Name: Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Style Inlaid Carved Cherry Bonheur Du Jour
Price: 485 USD
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An antique French Louis XV style inlaid carved cherry Bonheur du Jour, 19th century with a raised brass galleried shelf … more An antique French Louis XV style inlaid carved cherry Bonheur du Jour, 19th century with a raised brass galleried shelf above a wide beveled mirror back, flanked by two small brass galleried serpentine drawers over a marquetry inlaid slant front desk with an inset baize lined writing surface and an interior fitted with three drawers and a sliding stationary well, all on ormolu mounted cabriole legs. This style of desk was introduced in Paris by one of the interior decorators and purveyors of novelties called marchands-merciers about 1760, and speedily became intensely fashionable. The Bonheur du Jour is always light and graceful, and would be a beautiful, feminine ladies writing desk or vanity. less

Dimensions: 30ʺW × 17.75ʺD × 47ʺH

Styles: Louis XV

Table Shape: Rectangle

Table Knee Clearance: 29.5 in

Period: Late 19th Century

Country of Origin: France

Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

Materials: Brass; Cherry Wood; Mirror

Condition: Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections

Color: Brown

Tear Sheet

Condition Notes: On the baize lined interior, a small portion of the black tooling surrounding the red fabric was missing. The raw … moreOn the baize lined interior, a small portion of the black tooling surrounding the red fabric was missing. The raw area has been gilded over to finish it. On the two back legs, there are feet pads that were there when I acquired it. There are some small, minor veneer losses at the top of the front legs. On the outer border of the desk lid, there are some minor losses consistent with age and use. All of the brass and ormolu mounts are present. The key is permanently in the lock. less

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Kenneth R., Rogers Interior Design and Antiques

New Orleans, LA

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