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Antique French Inlaid Rosewood Bonheur Du Jour
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for sale €3,218     $3,493
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Antique French Inlaid Rosewood Bonheur Du Jour

19th century
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Circa 1880, French inlaid rosewood bonheur du jour. With a glazed cabinet to the top with pierced brass gallery, 2 bevelled edge glass doors and brass beadings and interior with simulated rosewood and a single shelf. The serpentine shaped flap of the bureau section is smothered in marquetry, opening to a writing surface, small well and 3 inlaid drawers, above a shaped, inlaid apron. Standing on 4 cabriole legs with ormolu mounts to the top, and cast brass and ormolu sabots to the base.

Physical Dimensions
Height
146cm (57.48")
Width
86cm (33.86")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this Inlaid Rosewood Bonheur Du Jour to the 19th Century.

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SA781299
Dealers Internal Reference
7452
Description
Circa 1880, French inlaid rosewood bonheur du jour.
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With a glazed cabinet to the top with pierced brass gallery, 2 bevelled edge glass doors and brass beadings and interior with simulated rosewood and a single shelf.
Georgian Antiques

The serpentine shaped flap of the bureau section is smothered in marquetry, opening to a writing surface, small well and 3 inlaid drawers, above a shaped, inlaid apron. Standing on 4 cabriole legs with ormolu mounts to the top, and cast brass and ormolu sabots to the base.

Height
146cm (57.48")
Width
86cm (33.86")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Inlaid Rosewood Bonheur Du Jour to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA781299
Dealers Internal Ref
7452
Georgian Antiques
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An antique French rosewood bonheur du jour featuring intricate floral marquetry inlay, gilt-bronze mounts, cabriole legs, and an upper glazed cabinet.
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Archive I An antique French rosewood bonheur du jour featuring intricate floral marquetry inlay, gilt-bronze mounts, cabriole legs, and an upper glazed cabinet.

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An antique French rosewood bonheur du jour featuring intricate floral marquetry inlay, gilt-bronze mounts, cabriole legs, and an upper glazed cabinet.
Antique French Inlaid Rosewood Bonheur du Jour
Ref: SA781299
An antique French rosewood bonheur du jour featuring intricate floral marquetry inlay, gilt-bronze mounts, cabriole legs, and an upper glazed cabinet.
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The bonheur du jour emerged in Paris during the mid-18th century as a compact, specialized writing desk designed primarily for women. Characterized by a slant-front or flat writing surface combined with a raised upper cabinet or bookcase, it became a staple of French neoclassical and rococo interior design.

Traditional French writing bureaus feature fine hardwood veneers such as rosewood, kingwood, or walnut, decorated with intricate floral or geometric marquetry inlay. They often incorporate hand-cast brass or bronze ormolu mounts, hand-cut dovetail joinery, and glass-paneled display cabinets.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut veneer work with subtle irregularities, original cast-bronze mounts fixed with period-correct screws or pins, and natural aging to the wood finish. Examining cabinet backs and drawer interiors for historical hand-planing and joinery marks also helps verify age.

Positioning a French bureau in a bedroom, study, or living area provides a historic focal point against neutral modern walls. Complementing the warm rosewood tones with tailored upholstery and contemporary lighting creates a balanced mix of traditional craftsmanship and modern design.

Maintain inlaid rosewood by keeping it in a climate-controlled environment away from direct sunlight and radiators to prevent veneer lifting or cracking. Clean the wood surfaces with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and polish brass or bronze mounts using a non-abrasive dry cloth.
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