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19th Century Walnut Desk by Gillows
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19th Century Walnut Desk by Gillows

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An exhibition quality 19th Century walnut Bonheur Du Jour / desk by Gillows, the top having a brass gallery running along all three sections, a cupboard at the centre with a glazed door opening to reveal a single shelf inside, lovely ormolu beading around the edge of the glass, the sides of the cupboard decorated with figural ormolu mounts with further decorative mounts below, three crossbanded drawers either side that are mahogany lined and having the original handles, further ormolu mounts either side of the drawers and highly decorative ormolu mask mounts to the sides, the figuration throughout is of exceptional quality and looks spectacular, the bottom section is in the same style of the top with further bold ormolu mounts, all original, having an ormolu moulded edge and a single frieze drawer below, which is stamped GILLOW, supported on cabriole legs which also has lovely quality mask mounts. Circa 1860.

45 1/2” x 22” x 49” high

116cms x 56cms x 125cms high

Physical Dimensions
Height
125cm (49.21")
Width
116cm (45.67")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Gillows Walnut Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1236204
Dealers Internal Reference
3517
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Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park.

Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.

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An exhibition quality 19th Century walnut Bonheur Du Jour / desk by Gillows, the top having a brass gallery running along all three sections, a cupboard at the centre with a glazed door opening to reveal a single shelf inside, lovely ormolu beading around the edge of the glass, the sides of the cupboard decorated with figural ormolu mounts with further decorative mounts below, three crossbanded drawers either side that are mahogany lined and having the original handles, further ormolu mounts either side of the drawers and highly decorative ormolu mask mounts to the sides, the figuration throughout is of exceptional quality and looks spectacular, the bottom section is in the same style of the top with further bold ormolu mounts, all original, having an ormolu moulded edge and a single frieze drawer below, which is stamped GILLOW, supported on cabriole legs which also has lovely quality mask mounts. Circa 1860.

45 1/2” x 22” x 49” high

116cms x 56cms x 125cms high

Height
125cm (49.21")
Width
116cm (45.67")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Gillows Walnut Writing Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1236204
Dealers Internal Ref
3517
Martlesham Antiques
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Archive I A 19th-century walnut writing desk featuring a raised superstructure with a central glazed cupboard flanked by small drawers, trimmed with gilt-bronze mounts on cabriole legs.

19th Century Walnut Desk by Gillows

Archive II A 19th-century walnut writing desk featuring a raised superstructure with a central glazed cupboard flanked by small drawers, trimmed with gilt-bronze mounts on cabriole legs. View II
Archive III A 19th-century walnut writing desk featuring a raised superstructure with a central glazed cupboard flanked by small drawers, trimmed with gilt-bronze mounts on cabriole legs. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century walnut writing desk featuring a raised superstructure with a central glazed cupboard flanked by small drawers, trimmed with gilt-bronze mounts on cabriole legs. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century walnut writing desk featuring a raised superstructure with a central glazed cupboard flanked by small drawers, trimmed with gilt-bronze mounts on cabriole legs. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century walnut writing desk featuring a raised superstructure with a central glazed cupboard flanked by small drawers, trimmed with gilt-bronze mounts on cabriole legs. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century walnut writing desk featuring a raised superstructure with a central glazed cupboard flanked by small drawers, trimmed with gilt-bronze mounts on cabriole legs. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century walnut writing desk featuring a raised superstructure with a central glazed cupboard flanked by small drawers, trimmed with gilt-bronze mounts on cabriole legs. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century walnut writing desk featuring a raised superstructure with a central glazed cupboard flanked by small drawers, trimmed with gilt-bronze mounts on cabriole legs. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century walnut writing desk featuring a raised superstructure with a central glazed cupboard flanked by small drawers, trimmed with gilt-bronze mounts on cabriole legs. View X
Archive XI A 19th-century walnut writing desk featuring a raised superstructure with a central glazed cupboard flanked by small drawers, trimmed with gilt-bronze mounts on cabriole legs. View XI
Archive XII A 19th-century walnut writing desk featuring a raised superstructure with a central glazed cupboard flanked by small drawers, trimmed with gilt-bronze mounts on cabriole legs. View XII
Archive XIII A 19th-century walnut writing desk featuring a raised superstructure with a central glazed cupboard flanked by small drawers, trimmed with gilt-bronze mounts on cabriole legs. View XIII
Archive XIV A 19th-century walnut writing desk featuring a raised superstructure with a central glazed cupboard flanked by small drawers, trimmed with gilt-bronze mounts on cabriole legs. View XIV
Archive XV A 19th-century walnut writing desk featuring a raised superstructure with a central glazed cupboard flanked by small drawers, trimmed with gilt-bronze mounts on cabriole legs. View XV
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A 19th-century walnut writing desk featuring a raised superstructure with a central glazed cupboard flanked by small drawers, trimmed with gilt-bronze mounts on cabriole legs.
19th Century walnut desk by Gillows
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A 19th-century walnut writing desk featuring a raised superstructure with a central glazed cupboard flanked by small drawers, trimmed with gilt-bronze mounts on cabriole legs.
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  • ObjectDesks & Bureaus
  • Period19th century
  • StyleLouis XV Revival
  • MaterialWalnut, Ormolu, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Ormolu mounts, Superstructure drawers, Glazed central cabinet
  • SizeH 125 cm (49 in) x W 116 cm (46 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

This 19th Century Louis XV Revival walnut bonheur du jour by Gillows brings French chateau style to a home study or drawing room, where it functions as a writing desk and display cabinet. The piece is finished in a warm brown colour with extensive ormolu mounts, including mask mounts on the cabriole legs, brass galleries, and glazed cabinet framing. The superstructure includes a central glazed door containing a single shelf, flanked by six mahogany-lined crossbanded drawers fitted with original metal handles, while the lower writing table contains a single frieze drawer stamped by the maker. The item measures 125 cm high, 116 cm wide, and 56 cm deep.

FAQs

Emerging in 18th-century France and popularised throughout the 19th century, a Bonheur du Jour is a light writing desk featuring a raised cabinet or nested drawers at the back. These pieces often incorporate elements of the Louis XV Revival style, characterised by sweeping cabriole legs and decorative metallic mounts.

High-grade 19th-century desks frequently utilise figure-rich burr or walnut veneers applied over a solid timber carcass. They typically feature hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, chased gilt-bronze ormolu mounts, and carefully fitted glass panels.

Authentic pieces by Gillows frequently bear a stamped signature or maker mark on the drawer edges, underside, or backboards. Superior timber selection, precisely fitted drawer linings, high-quality brassware, and refined hand-cut dovetails further indicate period authenticity.

A decorative writing desk functions well as a focal statement piece in a study, drawing room, or hallway. Pairing the desk with neutral walls and minimal contemporary accessories highlights the warm wood tones and ornate gilt-bronze mounts.

Regular dusting with a dry microfibre cloth followed by occasional application of clear beeswax along the timber grain maintains moisture and luster. Keep the furniture away from direct sunlight and artificial heat sources to prevent veneer lifting or fading.
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