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Antique French circa 1870 Bonheur Du Jour Hardwood Marble Desk Bureau Faux Books
About the Item
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare fully restored circa 1870 hardwood and Parquetry Bonheur Du Jour with marble top surmounted by brass gallery rail, leather top and faux books
This is an exceptionally fine piece of antique restored French furniture. Its made from hardwood and has a sublime parquetry inlay, the leather top is original, as is the brass gallery rail and the marble display shelf. The leather bound books are of course faux, they have hidden catches inside which release the doors, if you don’t know where these catches are you can’t open them
The piece has been fully restored to include a complete wash back, its then had any timber issues resolved and a full French polish, the leather has also been polished.
In terms of the overall condition there is a crack in the top marble, losses to the leather bound books, the internals are untouched as they have the rare paper lining which is very period
Dimensions:
Height 94.5cm top to bottom, 59.5cm to the desk top alone
Width 55cm
Depth 40cm
This item is available for collection from our Wimbledon warehouses.
Condition:
Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description around condition
Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of cracking creasing and wear, we recommend regular waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade.
- Dimensions:Height: 37.21 in (94.5 cm)Width: 21.66 in (55 cm)Depth: 15.75 in (40 cm)
- Style:High Victorian (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Hardwood,Marble,Hand-Crafted
- Place of Origin:France
- Period:1870-1879
- Date of Manufacture:1870
- Condition:Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2823321848692
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