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French Louis XVI Style Marquetry Writing Desk/ Bonheur du Jour
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French Louis XVI Style Marquetry Writing Desk / Bonheur du Jour—Circa 1900s
This exquisite French Louis XVI-style bonheur du jour is a marquetry-inlaid writing desk, crafted in France circa the 1900s. Featuring two-part construction, this finely detailed piece is adorned with floral and musical-themed marquetry panels, gilded ormolu mounts, and a delicate brass gallery top, embodying the elegance of 18th-century French design.
Standing 46 inches high, 36 inches wide, and 18.5 inches deep, the desk offers ample storage and display space. The upper cabinet includes two curved exterior shelves measuring 6.25 inches high, 6.25 inches wide, and 6.25 inches deep, as well as interior shelving behind its two marquetry-paneled doors, sized 6 inches high, 20 inches wide, and 5.5 inches deep. A gallery top measuring 34 inches wide and 7.5 inches deep further enhances its functionality. The writing surface is richly inlaid with scrolling floral motifs, and two smooth-gliding drawers (3.25 inches high, 15 inches wide, and 15.75 inches deep) provide additional storage.
The desk is a masterwork of Louis XVI-style craftsmanship, featuring intricate floral and foliate marquetry inlay, a hallmark of 18th and 19th-century French furniture. Its elaborate brass ormolu mounts, trims, and escutcheons further enhance its grandeur. The upper cabinet is beautifully adorned with oval marquetry medallions, depicting musical instruments and floral arrangements, elements commonly seen in Neoclassical designs. The addition of curved display shelves with brass galleries adds both decorative charm and functionality. Resting on elegantly tapered and fluted legs with brass mounts, the desk reflects the refined Louis XVI aesthetic that remains timeless.
Overall Measurements:
46 inches high x 36 inches wide x 18.5 inches deep
Top exterior Shelves 6.25 inches high x 6.25 inches wide x 6.25 inches deep
Top interior Shelves 6 inches high x 20 inches wide x 5.5 inches deep
Two Drawers 3.25 inches high x 15 inches wide x 15.75 inches deep
Gallery Top measures 34 inches wide x 7.5 inches deep
- Dimensions:Height: 46 in (116.84 cm)Width: 36 in (91.44 cm)Depth: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)
- Style:Louis XVI (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1900s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:West Palm Beach, FL
- Reference Number:Seller: T31041stDibs: LU2592343622522
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