Forney, TX
Starting at 30% Off
Sale Ends January 2nd, 2025 - Shop Now
Details
- Dimensions
- 31ʺW × 19ʺD × 44ʺH
- Table Shape
- Rectangle
- Period
- 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Leather
- Mahogany
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Great antique condition. Presents well, with beautifully aged warm mellow patina. Structurally sound. Solid/sturdy. Evidence of old restoration to front … moreGreat antique condition. Presents well, with beautifully aged warm mellow patina. Structurally sound. Solid/sturdy. Evidence of old restoration to front desk corners. Typical wear consistent with age and use. Cleaned, polished, waxed and ready for immediate use. less
- Description
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A charming Napoleon III Second Empire Period (1852-1870) mahogany Bonheur Du Jour de dame(ladies writing desk) circa 1860
Hand-crafted in … more A charming Napoleon III Second Empire Period (1852-1870) mahogany Bonheur Du Jour de dame(ladies writing desk) circa 1860
Hand-crafted in France the third quarter of the 19th century, in Louis XV taste, having a superstructure with open gallery two tier shelf or bookstand on scrolled supports with rounded finials, atop four small dovetailed drawers with key, having an inset black leather writing surface that can slide out to extend the serpentine shaped desk, over the large lower drawer with fitted interior and carved escutcheon, scalloped apron, elegantly rising on cabriole legs. Signed in pencil; "Blauchay".
Dimensions (approx):
44"h, 31"w, 19"d
Desk height 30"
Great antique condition. Presents well, with beautifully aged warm mellow patina.
Structurally sound. Solid/sturdy. Evidence of old restoration to front desk corners. Typical wear consistent with age and use. Cleaned, polished, waxed and ready for immediate use.
Professional shipping / In-home white-glove delivery available
Pickup available near Dallas, TX. less
Forney, TX
Starting at 30% Off
Sale Ends January 2nd, 2025 - Shop Now
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