Antique Bonheur Du Jour, French, Walnut, Ladies Writing Desk, Victorian, C.1900

Our Stock # 18.9649

This is an antique bonheur du jour. A French, walnut ladies writing desk, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

• Sumptuous colour and delightful figuring to this fine desk
• Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order
• Walnut and Burr walnut stocks present fine grain interest
• Dashing caramel hues beam beneath a quality wax polish finish

• Low back rest adorned with brass gallery rails over two banks of small drawers
• Each drawer dressed with small brass pulls, decorated in ornate manner
• Superb marquetry enhances the writing surface, with book matched centrepiece
• Shaped front apron hosts a generous lower drawer, with inset working lock — key present

• Bowed hipline hosting long ormolu mounts with golden tonality
• Finished back affords central room placement
• Standing upon a quartet of slender cabriole legs with splayed toes
• Ormolu mounts accentuate each leg with scroll detail

This is a superb antique bonheur du jour, presenting exquisite colour and figuring across a well-sized desk suitable for use throughout the home. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:
Max Width: 84.5cm (33.25'')
Max Depth: 57cm (22.5'')
Max Height: 94cm (37'')

Writing Surface Width: 81cm (32'')
Writing Surface Depth: 51cm (20'')
Writing Surface Height: 78cm (30.75'')