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19th Century Walnut Bonheur Du Jour
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19th Century Walnut Bonheur Du Jour

19th century
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For sale is a good quality 19th Century French Walnut Bonheur Du Jour with ormolu mounts and sevres plaques. With an upper arched section with pierced rococo surmount and scrolled finials, enclosed by a pair of paneled doors. Each door has an oval plaque to the centre, with two short drawers below. Below this is the serpentine base with painted porcelain panels depicting exotic birds, and a single drawer. Standing on elegantly shaped legs with decorative ormulu mounts, the bonheur du jour is in good condition with minor wear commensurate with age and use.

Width: 73cm Depth: 51cm Height: 142cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
142cm (55.91")
Width
73cm (28.74")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Declaration

FB Antiques has dated this Walnut Bonheur Du Jour to the Victorian era.

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SA968431
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S25576
Description
For sale is a good quality 19th Century French Walnut Bonheur Du Jour with ormolu mounts and sevres plaques.
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With an upper arched section with pierced rococo surmount and scrolled finials, enclosed by a pair of paneled doors.
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Each door has an oval plaque to the centre, with two short drawers below. Below this is the serpentine base with painted porcelain panels depicting exotic birds, and a single drawer. Standing on elegantly shaped legs with decorative ormulu mounts, the bonheur du jour is in good condition with minor wear commensurate with age and use.

Width: 73cm Depth: 51cm Height: 142cm

Height
142cm (55.91")
Width
73cm (28.74")
Depth
51cm (20.08")
Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Walnut Bonheur Du Jour to the Victorian era.

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SA968431
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A 19th-century French walnut bonheur du jour featuring porcelain plaques, gilt-bronze mounts, cabriole legs, and a upper cabinet with double doors.
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Archive I A 19th-century French walnut bonheur du jour featuring porcelain plaques, gilt-bronze mounts, cabriole legs, and a upper cabinet with double doors.

19th Century Walnut Bonheur Du Jour

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A 19th-century French walnut bonheur du jour featuring porcelain plaques, gilt-bronze mounts, cabriole legs, and a upper cabinet with double doors.
19th Century Walnut Bonheur Du Jour
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A 19th-century French walnut bonheur du jour featuring porcelain plaques, gilt-bronze mounts, cabriole legs, and a upper cabinet with double doors.
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A bonheur du jour is a specialised type of French ladies writing desk that emerged in Paris during the mid-18th century. It typically features a flat writing surface backed by a small raised cabinet, drawers, or cubbies, designed specifically for writing personal correspondence.

Craftsmen typically constructed these pieces using figure-grained hardwoods such as walnut, kingwood, or rosewood veneers over an oak frame. Decorative elements frequently incorporate cast gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts and hand-painted porcelain plaques depicting figurative scenes or floral garlands.

Authentic 19th-century examples display hand-cut dovetail joints on internal drawer linings, heavy cast ormolu with hand-chased details, and natural oxidisation on underside timber elements. The porcelain plaques often feature overglaze painting and gilded surrounds affixed with brass retainers.

Place the piece as a focal accent against a neutral backdrop in a bedroom, dressing room, or hallway. Pair it with minimalist lighting or a modern upholstered chair to create a balanced contrast between historical craft and modern design.

Clean the wood surfaces with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish occasionally, avoiding water or harsh chemicals. Ormolu mounts should be dusted gently without abrasive polishes to preserve the original gilding, while porcelain plaques require only a light wiping with a dry soft cloth.
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