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French Ladies Desk Bureau Walnut Inlay Bonheur de Jour 1880
$3,146.69
£2,300
€2,706
CA$4,321.51
A$4,836.62
CHF 2,525.47
MX$59,007.07
NOK 32,057.55
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DKK 20,207.11
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Gorgeous high end French walnut ladies writing desk with marquetry inlays
The door is inset with oval fine quality panels surrounded by ormulo frames
Surmounted with various ormulo mounts including maiden busts
circa 1880
A Bonheur de Jour is a small, elegant 18th- to 19th-century lady’s writing desk, often featuring a raised back with drawers and compartments for stationery. Originating in France, these dainty pieces were typically used for correspondence and are prized today for their refined craftsmanship and decorative appeal.
Drawer opens up to reveal tooled leather writing surface
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Offered in great shape with no damage
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