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Fine Quality Combination Bonheur Du Jour & Work Table
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Fine Quality Combination Bonheur Du Jour and Work Table
Bonheur du Jour - translated from French to English 'daytime delight' is a quaint high quality ladies writing desk that became a popular fine furniture must have fashion item in Paris from the late 18th Century.
This example is a rarer version from circa 1875 that incorporates a sliding trumpet shaped work or sewing box to the underside of the writing desk.
Key Features
• Antique - Circa 1875
• Fine Quality Rosewood and Marquetery
• Gilt Leather Writing Surface
• Eyelevel Stationary cabinet with stationary compartments and drawer
• Drawer with compartment dividers
• Inlayed Rosewood and Marquetery Work / Sewing Box
• Working Locks and Original Decorative Key
A superb Fine Furniture Antique of exceptional high quality and craftsmanship that can be used as a functional desk and work table or as a decorative high quality antique in a period or modern home.
The condition is exceptionally good with very little signs of age related wear. Polished and ready for delivery to a special location in your home. This Antique is available from our showroom at The Hemswell Antique Centres.
We are located in the Guardroom, Building 1 and 3. For further information or to purchase this antique, please contact the Antiques Centre Staff quoting the reference number.
SellerLowfields Barn Antiques
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Lowfields Barn Antiques
@ Buildings 1 and 3
Hemswell Antique Centre
Caenby Corner Estate. Gainsborough
Lincolnshire, England
DN21 5TJ
Tel : +44 (0)1427 668 389
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Bonheur du Jour - translated from French to English 'daytime delight' is a quaint high quality ladies writing desk that became a popular fine furniture must have fashion item in Paris from the late 18th Century.
This example is a rarer version from circa 1875 that incorporates a sliding trumpet shaped work or sewing box to the underside of the writing desk.
Key Features
• Antique - Circa 1875
• Fine Quality Rosewood and Marquetery
• Gilt Leather Writing Surface
• Eyelevel Stationary cabinet with stationary compartments and drawer
• Drawer with compartment dividers
• Inlayed Rosewood and Marquetery Work / Sewing Box
• Working Locks and Original Decorative Key
A superb Fine Furniture Antique of exceptional high quality and craftsmanship that can be used as a functional desk and work table or as a decorative high quality antique in a period or modern home.
The condition is exceptionally good with very little signs of age related wear. Polished and ready for delivery to a special location in your home. This Antique is available from our showroom at The Hemswell Antique Centres.
We are located in the Guardroom, Building 1 and 3. For further information or to purchase this antique, please contact the Antiques Centre Staff quoting the reference number.
Price
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DimensionsW 61 H 118.5 D 40.5 cm
Category Antique Furniture
Period Mid Victorian Antiques
Material Kingwood
Origin French
Item code as1163a002 / 79717
Status For Sale
£1190.00 
$1542.60
€1428.36
$1542.60
€1428.36
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Lowfields Barn Antiques
@ Buildings 1 and 3Hemswell Antique Centre
Caenby Corner Estate. Gainsborough
Lincolnshire, England
DN21 5TJ
Tel : +44 (0)1427 668 389
Non UK callers : +4 (0)1427 668 389
Get directions to Lowfields Barn Antiques
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