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A Superb 19th C French Bonheur Du Jour
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for sale €4,622     $5,017
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A Superb 19th C French Bonheur Du Jour

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A superb 19th C French Bonheur du Jour. In Amboina and kingwood and with ormolu mounts, moldings and handles this piece is in very good and original condition and of very high quality. 1390mm high, 830mm wide and 560mm deep. Circa 1870.

Physical Dimensions
Height
139cm (54.72")
Width
83cm (32.68")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this French Bonheur Du Jour Desk to the 1870s.

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SA701149
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A superb 19th C French Bonheur du Jour.
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In Amboina and kingwood and with ormolu mounts, moldings and handles this piece is in very good and original condition and of very high quality.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

1390mm high, 830mm wide and 560mm deep. Circa 1870.

Height
139cm (54.72")
Width
83cm (32.68")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this French Bonheur Du Jour Desk to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA701149
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

English and continental furniture, mirrors and decorative objects from the 18th & 19th centuries.

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A nineteenth-century French bonheur du jour writing desk constructed from golden walnut veneer with gilded bronze mounts, cabriole legs, and inset hand-painted porcelain plaques.
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Archive I A nineteenth-century French bonheur du jour writing desk constructed from golden walnut veneer with gilded bronze mounts, cabriole legs, and inset hand-painted porcelain plaques.

A Superb 19th C French Bonheur Du Jour

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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07712 651231
Location
Unit 1
Warren Farm Stables
Sundridge
Nr Sevenoaks
Kent
TN14 6EE
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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A nineteenth-century French bonheur du jour writing desk constructed from golden walnut veneer with gilded bronze mounts, cabriole legs, and inset hand-painted porcelain plaques.
A superb 19th C French Bonheur du Jour
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A nineteenth-century French bonheur du jour writing desk constructed from golden walnut veneer with gilded bronze mounts, cabriole legs, and inset hand-painted porcelain plaques.
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  • ObjectWriting Desks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Louis XV Revival
  • MaterialWalnut Veneer, Ormolu, Porcelain, Brass
  • ColourGolden Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Ormolu mounts, Porcelain medallions, Parquetry veneer
  • SizeH 139 cm (55 in) x W 83 cm (33 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

This nineteenth-century French Louis XV Revival bonheur du jour writing desk is made from golden brown walnut veneer with ormolu mounts, porcelain, and brass. The upper cabinet features two doors inset with hand-painted porcelain medallions, complemented by gilded bronze mounts, decorative mouldings, and two small drawers below with simple round knobs. The lower table section has shaped cabriole legs, ornate ormolu mounts at the knees, a shaped apron with gilt hardware, and pull handles on two drawers. The piece measures 139 cm high, 83 cm wide, and 56 cm deep. In a modern interior, this refined writing desk serves as an elegant writing table or a decorative display unit in a reception room, study, or bedroom. The combination of polished wood, inset porcelain, and intricate gilded bronze detailing creates a sophisticated focal point for traditional and classic settings alike.

FAQs

A bonheur du jour is a specialised style of ladies writing desk introduced in Paris during the eighteenth century, characterised by a flat writing table base topped with a raised cabinet or bookcase section.

Cabinetmakers utilised fine timber veneers such as walnut, kingwood, and tulipwood, frequently decorated with parquetry inlay, mercury-gilded bronze (ormolu) mounts, and hand-painted porcelain medallions.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetail joinery, hand-chased cast bronze fittings with natural oxidisation, original wood patination, and detailed hand-painted glazes on ceramic mounts.

Place the desk within an alcove, study corner, or window bay where its delicate proportions function as an occasional writing station, vanity table, or standalone accent piece alongside contemporary decor.

Position the furniture away from direct sunlight and heat sources to preserve timber veneers. Dust regularly with a dry, soft cloth, avoiding abrasive metal polishes on gilded bronze mounts.
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