Details
- Dimensions
- 48ʺW × 20.5ʺD × 40ʺH
- Styles
- French
- Table Knee Clearance
- 22.0 in
- Table Shape
- Other (unique shapes)
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Bronze
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Please read condition notes in description. Please read condition notes in description. less
- Description
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This precious type of elegant lady’s writing desk was called a bonheur du jour, literally “happiness of the day” which …
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This precious type of elegant lady’s writing desk was called a bonheur du jour, literally “happiness of the day” which may refer to the joys of letter writing.
Supported on slender cabriole legs, this spectacular desk has 4 drawers in the upper section and a single drawer in the lower part. Its decorated with intricate ormolu brass hardware a beveled mirrored back. The bronze decoration on the surface areas are in the form of cupids, acanthus leaf, and frames. The key is purely decorative. This unique and stylish piece is a beautiful addition to any room.
DIMENSIONS
48ʺW × 20.5ʺD × 40ʺH
CONDITION NOTES
This is one of the most complex and intricate pieces we have come across to date. This is a fine antique item. It decorated with bronze acanthus leaves, cupids, and frame plates on the surface areas and accented with painted gold art. Over time, some of the surface area brass has been lost. The gold artwork behind any lost piece makes up for its loss. The entire item is so complex that overall, any lost metal not easy to spot. All important handles, structural trims, and corners are present.
DELIVERY
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