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French Marquetry Inlaid Ladies Bureau, Circa 1880
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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£2,800
Patrick Moorhead Antiques

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French Marquetry Inlaid Ladies Bureau, Circa 1880

19th century
Description

A good quality late 19th Century French Rosewood inlaid Bonheur Du Jour, having glazed cupboards and mirror above. A fall front bureau opening to reveal compartments within, drawers and an inset leather writing tablet. Raised on elegant cabriole legs.

Batch 72

Physical Dimensions
Height
127cm (50.00")
Width
88cm (34.65")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Declaration

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this French Marquetry Ladies Bureau to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA995346
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SKU00001808
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Description
A good quality late 19th Century French Rosewood inlaid Bonheur Du Jour, having glazed cupboards and mirror above.
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A fall front bureau opening to reveal compartments within, drawers and an inset leather writing tablet.
Patrick Moorhead Antiques

Raised on elegant cabriole legs.

Batch 72

Height
127cm (50.00")
Width
88cm (34.65")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this French Marquetry Ladies Bureau to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA995346
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00001808
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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French marquetry inlaid Ladies bureau, circa 1880

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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 late 19th-century French marquetry ladies bureau with cabriole legs, drop-down writing slope, mirrored superstructure, glass cabinet doors, and brass mounts.
French marquetry inlaid Ladies bureau, circa 1880
Ref: SA995346
A late 19th-century French marquetry ladies bureau with cabriole legs, drop-down writing slope, mirrored superstructure, glass cabinet doors, and brass mounts.
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Originating in 18th-century France, a bonheur du jour or ladies bureau is a compact writing desk featuring a small cabinet or shelving unit positioned above the writing surface. These pieces were designed for writing letters and storing personal correspondence.

Craftsmen used hardwoods such as rosewood, walnut, and kingwood for the primary frame, along with contrasting timber like satinwood or fruitwood for floral marquetry. Decorative accents frequently included cast ormolu mounts and pierced brass gallery rims.

Authentic late 19th-century pieces exhibit hand-cut wood veneers, dovetail drawer joints, cast brass or ormolu fittings showing natural patination, and hand-applied shellac or French polish finishes.

Position the bureau as a standalone piece in a hallway, bedroom alcove, or living area, pairing it with neutral wall tones and focused accent lighting to highlight the inlaid patterns and cabriole legs.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply beeswax sparingly once or twice a year to preserve the wood. Keep the piece away from direct sunlight, radiators, and rapid humidity changes to prevent veneer movement.
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