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Pair 19th Century Bonheur Du Jours
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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
287cm (112.99")
Width
233.7cm (92.01")
Depth
142.2cm (55.98")
Declaration

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this French Bonheur Du Jour Desk to the 19th Century.

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SA933478
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Batch 62 43850/45365 USEZZ/UTHZ
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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
287cm (112.99")
Width
233.7cm (92.01")
Depth
142.2cm (55.98")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this French Bonheur Du Jour Desk to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA933478
Dealers Internal Ref
Batch 62 43850/45365 USEZZ/UTHZ
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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Archive I A pair of 19th-century French bonheur du jour writing desks featuring inlaid marquetry wood, gilt-bronze mounts, central painted porcelain plaques, and cabriole legs.

Pair 19th Century Bonheur Du Jours

Archive II A pair of 19th-century French bonheur du jour writing desks featuring inlaid marquetry wood, gilt-bronze mounts, central painted porcelain plaques, and cabriole legs. View II
Archive III A pair of 19th-century French bonheur du jour writing desks featuring inlaid marquetry wood, gilt-bronze mounts, central painted porcelain plaques, and cabriole legs. View III
Archive IV A pair of 19th-century French bonheur du jour writing desks featuring inlaid marquetry wood, gilt-bronze mounts, central painted porcelain plaques, and cabriole legs. View IV
Archive V A pair of 19th-century French bonheur du jour writing desks featuring inlaid marquetry wood, gilt-bronze mounts, central painted porcelain plaques, and cabriole legs. View V
Archive VI A pair of 19th-century French bonheur du jour writing desks featuring inlaid marquetry wood, gilt-bronze mounts, central painted porcelain plaques, and cabriole legs. View VI
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Archive VIII A pair of 19th-century French bonheur du jour writing desks featuring inlaid marquetry wood, gilt-bronze mounts, central painted porcelain plaques, and cabriole legs. View VIII
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A pair of 19th-century French bonheur du jour writing desks featuring inlaid marquetry wood, gilt-bronze mounts, central painted porcelain plaques, and cabriole legs.
Pair 19th Century bonheur du jours
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A pair of 19th-century French bonheur du jour writing desks featuring inlaid marquetry wood, gilt-bronze mounts, central painted porcelain plaques, and cabriole legs.
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  • ObjectWriting Desks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Rococo Revival
  • MaterialKingwood, Tulipwood, Ormolu, Porcelain
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCabriole legs, Ormolu mounts, Porcelain plaques, Gallery top
  • SizeH 287 cm (113 in) x W 233.7 cm (92 in) x D 142.2 cm (56 in)

This pair of 19th-century French Rococo Revival bonheur du jour writing desks is rendered in warm brown kingwood and tulipwood veneers with gilt ormolu mounts. Each piece displays pierced brass gallery tops, central doors inset with hand-painted porcelain plaques depicting classical figures, and three small drawers on either side of the upper compartment. The single frieze drawers open to reveal internal writing surfaces and side compartments, supported by slender cabriole legs ending in ormolu feet. The set measures 287 cm high, 233.7 cm wide, and 142.2 cm deep. In a modern interior, these desks serve as functional writing stations or decorative display surfaces in a study, drawing room, or master bedroom. They provide ample compartmentalised storage for stationery and correspondence while anchoring a room with traditional French chateau character. Their detailed marquetry and classical mounts make them suitable as statement writing desks against a living area wall or positioned centrally within a period-styled home office.

FAQs

A bonheur du jour is a specific type of ladies writing desk introduced in Paris during the 1760s, characterised by a flat writing surface and a raised rear cabinet or drawers.

These desks were constructed using fruitwood and hardwood veneers such as kingwood and tulipwood, accented with cast gilded bronze mounts and painted porcelain plaques.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut drawer dovetails, cast bronze ormolu mounts with hand-chiselled detailing, and intricate floral or geometric wood marquetry inlays.

A bonheur du jour functions effectively as an accent writing table, dressing table, or hall desk, creating a point of interest when placed alongside modern structural furniture.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft, clean microfibre cloth. Avoid applying harsh liquid polishes or chemical cleaners directly to gilt-bronze mounts and wood veneers.
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