Name: 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Mahogany Bonheur Du Jour Ladies Desk
Price: 1140 USD
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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.

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Dimensions: 31ʺW × 19ʺD × 44ʺH

Styles: Louis XV; Napoleon III; Traditional

Table Shape: Rectangle

Period: 19th Century

Country of Origin: France

Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

Materials: Leather; Mahogany

Condition: Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections

Color: Brown

Tear Sheet

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

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