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Victorian Inlaid Walnut Ladies Writing Desk
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Victorian Inlaid Walnut Ladies Writing Desk

19th century
Description

Victorian period inlaid walnut bonheur Du Jour ladies writing desk raised on slender cabriole legs.

Upper section with metal gallery surround. Outer opening narrow storage drawers and central opening mirror front door revealing interior storage area.

Small leather top writing surface with lower central opening storage drawer.

Original polish finish. Good all round condition. Circa 1850

Measurements

Height Overall 49"

Height to Writing Surface 28"

Height to Kneehole 23"

Width 36"

Depth 22"

Delivery: Free UK Mainland

Physical Dimensions
Height
124.5cm (49.02")
Width
91.5cm (36.02")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Harrison Antique Furniture has dated this Victorian Walnut Writing Desk to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA693667
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501B27/3/ C12
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Description
Victorian period inlaid walnut bonheur Du Jour ladies writing desk raised on slender cabriole legs.

Upper section with metal gallery surround.

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Outer opening narrow storage drawers and central opening mirror front door revealing interior storage area.
Harrison Antique Furniture
fig 1. A Victorian inlaid walnut ladies writing desk featuring cabriole legs with brass mounts, small upper drawers, a central mirrored cupboard, and a leather writing inset.
fig 1. Victorian Inlaid Walnut Ladies Writing Desk

Small leather top writing surface with lower central opening storage drawer.

Original polish finish. Good all round condition. Circa 1850

Measurements

Height Overall 49"

Height to Writing Surface 28"

Height to Kneehole 23"

Width 36"

Depth 22"

Delivery: Free UK Mainland

Height
124.5cm (49.02")
Width
91.5cm (36.02")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Harrison Antique Furniture has dated this Victorian Walnut Writing Desk to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA693667
Dealers Internal Ref
501B27/3/ C12
Harrison Antique Furniture
Harrison Antique Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010

At harrison antique furniture we sell online affordable antique & pre-1940's furniture for every room in the home.

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A Victorian inlaid walnut ladies writing desk featuring cabriole legs with brass mounts, small upper drawers, a central mirrored cupboard, and a leather writing inset.
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A bonheur du jour is a writing desk design featuring a flat writing surface topped with a raised superstructure of small drawers, shelves, or central mirror-fronted cupboards. Originating in 18th-century France, the design was widely manufactured throughout the Victorian era as a dedicated desk for personal correspondence.

Craftsmen typically constructed these desks using walnut, rosewood, or mahogany, often layered with burr walnut veneers and detailed marquetry inlays. Hardware and decorative trim commonly feature cast brass or ormolu mounts alongside leather inset writing surfaces.

Authentic period pieces display hand-cut dovetail drawer joinery, natural shrinkage lines along veneer seams, and period-appropriate cast brass fittings. Examining the underside and back panels typically reveals hand-sawn secondary timbers with uneven tool markings.

Placing the desk within a hallway alcove, bedroom bay window, or home office provides a functional workspace while acting as a visual focal point. Combining the desk with contemporary desk accessories or modern artwork creates a balanced, layered room scheme.

Position the piece away from direct sunlight and radiators to avoid veneer lifting or timber contraction. Regular application of pure beeswax preserves the wood finish, whereas chemical polishes should be avoided to prevent residue buildup on marquetry work.
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