Satinwood Marquetry Bonheur Du Jour Writing Desk

Name: Satinwood Marquetry Bonheur Du Jour Writing Desk
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA942268
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Tom Scott Antiques

Description

Very elegant and decorative Edwardian Sheraton style satinwood marquetry inlaid Bonheur du jour ladies writing desk, circa 1890 and in good condition.

The table top section with an open pigeon hole area and single drawer below, flanked by two decorated concave pillars and small cupboards with a central shelf. There is a full width frieze drawer which has a green baize brushing slide which can be slid back to open up the full drawer space with a slim organiser box to the righthand side.

The whole piece in satinwood with marquetry inlay, painted decoration and cross banded with end grain walnut.

This could also work well as a dressing table, but as intended in a living room setting this is a beautiful piece of furniture for use or just decorative.

Measuring:

39 3/4 inches or 101 cm high

32 1/2 inches or 82. 5 cm wide

18 1/2 inches or 47 cm deep

22 3/4 inches or 58 cm kneehole height from the floor

Physical Dimensions

Height

101cm (39.76")

Width

82.5cm (32.48")

Depth

47cm (18.50")

Declaration

Tom Scott Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA942268

Dealers Notes

I can arrange delivery to you, whether you are within the UK or require an international delivery service, please do get in touch…as a mainland UK guide, a delivery for something around the size of a chest of drawers within approx 150 miles will be £75 to you, but if you if you are in Scotland, Wales, Ireland or Cornwall please get in touch to confirm delivery costs!

Based in Uppingham, Rutland…having been in the business for 25 years focusing on mostly French and English decorative antiques and interiors from the 18th to the early 20th century, hopefully a collection you will enjoy browsing and hopefully re home some of my finds!

Viewing here in Uppingham is very welcome in my spacious barn studio but also I have a showroom based within the Uppingham Antiques Centre, which is well worth a visit and have a good lunch in town too!

Any queries about anything you have seen or about delivery, don't hesitate to get in touch.

Description

Very elegant and decorative Edwardian Sheraton style satinwood marquetry inlaid Bonheur du jour ladies writing desk, circa 1890 and in good condition.

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The table top section with an open pigeon hole area and single drawer below, flanked by two decorated concave pillars and small cupboards with a central shelf.

Tom Scott Antiques

There is a full width frieze drawer which has a green baize brushing slide which can be slid back to open up the full drawer space with a slim organiser box to the righthand side.

fig 1. Satinwood marquetry bonheur du jour Writing desk — fig 1. Satinwood Marquetry Bonheur Du Jour Writing Desk

The whole piece in satinwood with marquetry inlay, painted decoration and cross banded with end grain walnut.

This could also work well as a dressing table, but as intended in a living room setting this is a beautiful piece of furniture for use or just decorative.

Measuring:

39 3/4 inches or 101 cm high

32 1/2 inches or 82. 5 cm wide

18 1/2 inches or 47 cm deep