Lowfields Barn Antiques

Description

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.