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George III Satinwood Bonheur Du Jour
For sale by W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
for sale €10,238     $11,113
£8,750
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George III Satinwood Bonheur Du Jour

18th century
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No:11050

A George III satinwood, purpleheart, tulipwood crossbanded and marquetry tambour cylinder bonheur du jour the superstructure comprised of a raised central bay, downswept spandrels each inlaid with a quarter conch shell and four open compartments, above a chequered tambour cylinder, enclosing eight pigeon holes, two drawers and a gilt tooled leather writing surface, over one fitted long frieze drawer, on square tapering legs terminating in brass cappings and leather barrel castors,

Circa 1790 Price :£ 8,750-00p.

Height:51”,130 cm,Width:30.75”,78 cm,Depth:23.25”,59 cm.

Note: The Bonheur Du Jour as a piece of furniture is derived from the french equivalent and translates as Good Hours of The Day and is predominantly a Lady's piece designed for reading and writing at. It's introduction occurred at the end of the 18th. Century coincidentally at about the time that Fielding's first novel was published. This introduced Ladies to the fun of reading rather than just for scholarship. This example is very much a Sheraton Period Bonheur combining the use of Satinwood with Amarinth (Purple Heart) and Tulipwood along with the marquetry inlaid spandrels.

Date of Manufacture

W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd has dated this Satinwood Bonheur Du Jour to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
130cm (51.18")
Width
78cm (30.71")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Reference Numbers
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SA949469
Dealers Internal Reference
11050
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Description
No:11050

A George III satinwood, purpleheart, tulipwood crossbanded and marquetry tambour cylinder bonheur du jour the superstructure comprised of a raised central bay, downswept spandrels each inlaid with a quarter conch shell and four open compartments, above a chequered tambour cylinder, enclosing eight pigeon holes, two drawers and a gilt tooled leather writing surface, over one fitted long frieze drawer, on square tapering legs terminating in brass cappings and leather barrel castors,

fig 1. A George III satinwood bonheur du jour desk featuring a curved slatted tambour cover, a raised shelf superstructure with inlaid fan motifs, a single drawer with brass handles, and slender tapered legs on castors.
fig 1. George III Satinwood Bonheur Du Jour

Circa 1790 Price :£ 8,750-00p.

Height:51”,130 cm,Width:30.75”,78 cm,Depth:23.25”,59 cm.

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Note: The Bonheur Du Jour as a piece of furniture is derived from the french equivalent and translates as Good Hours of The Day and is predominantly a Lady's piece designed for reading and writing at.
W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd

It's introduction occurred at the end of the 18th. Century coincidentally at about the time that Fielding's first novel was published. This introduced Ladies to the fun of reading rather than just for scholarship. This example is very much a Sheraton Period Bonheur combining the use of Satinwood with Amarinth (Purple Heart) and Tulipwood along with the marquetry inlaid spandrels.

Date of Manufacture

W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd has dated this Satinwood Bonheur Du Jour to the 18th Century.

Height
130cm (51.18")
Width
78cm (30.71")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA949469
Dealers Internal Ref
11050
W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
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Specialists in 17th-18th and early 19th century fine english furniture, art, clocks and other objets d'art

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Archive I A George III satinwood bonheur du jour desk featuring a curved slatted tambour cover, a raised shelf superstructure with inlaid fan motifs, a single drawer with brass handles, and slender tapered legs on castors.

George III Satinwood Bonheur Du Jour

Archive II A George III satinwood bonheur du jour desk featuring a curved slatted tambour cover, a raised shelf superstructure with inlaid fan motifs, a single drawer with brass handles, and slender tapered legs on castors. View II
Archive III A George III satinwood bonheur du jour desk featuring a curved slatted tambour cover, a raised shelf superstructure with inlaid fan motifs, a single drawer with brass handles, and slender tapered legs on castors. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A George III satinwood bonheur du jour desk featuring a curved slatted tambour cover, a raised shelf superstructure with inlaid fan motifs, a single drawer with brass handles, and slender tapered legs on castors.
Archive V A George III satinwood bonheur du jour desk featuring a curved slatted tambour cover, a raised shelf superstructure with inlaid fan motifs, a single drawer with brass handles, and slender tapered legs on castors. View V
Archive VI A George III satinwood bonheur du jour desk featuring a curved slatted tambour cover, a raised shelf superstructure with inlaid fan motifs, a single drawer with brass handles, and slender tapered legs on castors. View VI
Archive VII A George III satinwood bonheur du jour desk featuring a curved slatted tambour cover, a raised shelf superstructure with inlaid fan motifs, a single drawer with brass handles, and slender tapered legs on castors. View VII
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W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
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Oxfordshire
OX28 6BU
United Kingdom
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W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd
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A George III satinwood bonheur du jour desk featuring a curved slatted tambour cover, a raised shelf superstructure with inlaid fan motifs, a single drawer with brass handles, and slender tapered legs on castors.
George III Satinwood Bonheur Du Jour
Ref: SA949469
A George III satinwood bonheur du jour desk featuring a curved slatted tambour cover, a raised shelf superstructure with inlaid fan motifs, a single drawer with brass handles, and slender tapered legs on castors.
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  • ObjectDesks & Writing Tables
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialSatinwood, Rosewood, Brass
  • ColourWarm Amber
  • MotifsTambour cover, square tapered legs, fan marquetry, line inlay
  • SizeH 130 cm (51 in) x W 78 cm (31 in) x D 59 cm (23 in)

This George III satinwood bonheur du jour desk dates from the 18th century, rendered in a warm amber tone with contrasting crossbanding, line inlay, and fan marquetry. The piece incorporates a curved slatted tambour cover, a raised shelf superstructure with open compartments, a single frieze drawer fitted with round brass drop handles and a key with a red tassel, and slender square tapered legs terminating in brass castors. Miniature book spines line the upper shelving, alongside a lidded porcelain dish. Measuring 130 cm high, 78 cm wide, and 59 cm deep, the table provides a compact workstation for a study, bedroom, or living area. Originally designed as a lady's writing and reading table, the item offers integrated storage through its upper tiers and lower drawer compartment. The surface provides a dedicated area for correspondence or display in a traditional or period interior. The construction relies on traditional joinery techniques, finished to highlight the natural grain of the timber. The scale suits placement against a wall or within an alcove, functioning as a practical writing desk.

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Introduced in France during the 1760s and rapidly adopted across Georgian Britain, a bonheur du jour is a compact ladies writing desk featuring a flat table surface topped with a raised rear superstructure of open shelves, drawers, or pigeonholes.

These pieces frequently utilise West Indian satinwood veneers over oak or pine frames, trimmed with exotic timber crossbanding such as rosewood or tulipwood, hand-cut dovetail joints, brass castors, and tambour slatted mechanisms.

Authentic period examples demonstrate hand-planed secondary timbers, fine hand-cut drawer dovetails, natural wood shrinkage lines along veneered surfaces, and original brass fittings exhibiting subtle oxidisation.

Position the piece within a sunlit drawing room alcove or bedroom corner, paired with a contemporary neutral upholstered chair and understated drapery to highlight the warm wood tones and marquetry details.

Dust surfaces regularly using a soft microfibre cloth, apply a high-grade beeswax polish once annually, and maintain a stable indoor humidity level away from direct heat sources to prevent veneer movement.
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