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Pair 19th Century Bonheur Du Jours
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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Pair 19th Century Bonheur Du Jours

19th century
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Rare pair of 19th Century French Kingwood and Tulip wood veneered Bonheur du jours, each with pierced three quarter brass galleries, gilded ormolu mounts, three drawers either side of the central door, an inset Sevres style hand painted porcelain plaque, depicting classical cherubs in the clouds. The single frieze drawers opening to reveal a hinged writing tablet and compartments to the sides. Raised on elegant cabriole legs, terminating in ormolu feet.

Physical Dimensions
Height
113cm (44.49")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this French Bonheur Du Jour to the Victorian era.

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SA870371
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Description
Rare pair of 19th Century French Kingwood and Tulip wood veneered Bonheur du jours, each with pierced three quarter brass galleries, gilded ormolu mounts, three drawers either side of the central door, an inset Sevres style hand painted porcelain plaque, depicting classical cherubs in the clouds. The single frieze drawers opening to reveal a hinged writing tablet and compartments to the sides. Raised on elegant cabriole legs, terminating in ormolu feet.
Height
113cm (44.49")
Width
92cm (36.22")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this French Bonheur Du Jour to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA870371
Dealers Internal Ref
BATCH 62
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2018

Patrick moorhead has been one of the uk's finest trade-only antique furniture and art dealers for over 30 years.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Patrick Moorhead Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I A pair of 19th-century French bonheur du jour desks featuring marquetry veneers, gilt-bronze mounts, central porcelain plaques, and cabriole legs.

Pair 19th Century bonheur du jours

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Patrick Moorhead Antiques

Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Telephone 077 1010 7505
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76 Church Street
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 1RL
United Kingdom
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A pair of 19th-century French bonheur du jour desks featuring marquetry veneers, gilt-bronze mounts, central porcelain plaques, and cabriole legs.
Pair 19th Century bonheur du jours
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Introduced in Paris during the mid-eighteenth century, a bonheur du jour is a specialized form of ladies writing desk featuring a flat writing surface topped by a cabinet or set of small drawers. The name translates roughly to delight of the day, referencing its use for writing personal letters, reading, and storing stationery or trinkets.

Nineteenth-century French furniture makers typically utilized exotic wood veneers such as kingwood, rosewood, and tulipwood to create intricate marquetry and parquetry patterns. These pieces were frequently adorned with cast gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts and inlaid hand-painted porcelain plaques inspired by Sevres porcelain designs.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces display precise dovetail drawer joints, hand-chased ormolu mounts with natural age patina, and thick wood veneers laid over solid oak or pine carcasses. The presence of hand-painted porcelain plaques with gilded bronze surrounds also indicates late nineteenth-century Rococo Revival production.

A bonheur du jour functions as a compact statement piece in a hallway, bedroom alcove, or formal drawing room. Its slim profile makes it suitable as a vanity table or occasional writing desk, offering visual interest when paired with contemporary art or understated lighting.

Keep cabinet furniture away from direct sunlight and central heating radiators to prevent veneer shrinkage or lifting. Dust wood surfaces with a soft, dry cloth and avoid chemical polishes; clean gilt-bronze mounts gently using a soft brush to remove dust without stripping the natural patina.
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