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French Louis XV Style Kingwood Parquetry Bonheur du jour
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Sophisticated French elegance at its finest, we offer this rare Belle Époque period light and graceful bonheur du jour (writing table - petite / lady's desk) with beautifully aged patina.
Finely hand crafted in France in the early 20th century, finished in luxurious Louis XV taste, this exceptionally executed Parisian work features exotic Kingwood parquetry inlays, an exquisitely shaped cartonnier (an ornamental box or file cabinet for letters, papers or important documents) is surmounted by a ormolu mounted crown, with two shelves, above the smoothly shaped bureau plat with gilt-metal rim, inset gilt-tooled burgundy distressed leather writing surface, fitted with a single large drawer with dovetail joinery, divided interior and serpentine shaped drawer front, gracefully rising on four gilt bronze mounted long slender cabriole legs, terminating in bronze sabots.
This sophisticated antique, circa 1910, is freestanding and beautifully finished on all sides, allowing it to be placed anywhere in the room. It has luxurious patina and presence, sure to bring a touch of elegant sophistication to any room.
Dimensions: (approx)
39.5"H, 36"W, 20.75"D
Desk height: 31"
Knee clearance: 26"
Great condition overall, especially considering age. Original, unrestored, antique condition. Beautiful patina over the whole. Wear commensurate with age and use, including minor rubbing and loss to gilding, distressing to leather, veneer loss and repairs. Solid, sturdy, stable and structurally sound. Presents splendidly, with lots of antique character, charming rustic warmth and rich, nicely aged depth.
Delivered deep cleaned, hand waxed, finished in polished French patina, ready for immediate use.
- Dimensions:Height: 39.5 in (100.33 cm)Width: 36 in (91.44 cm)Depth: 20.75 in (52.71 cm)
- Style:Belle Époque (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1910
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Original, unrestored, antique condition. Beautiful patina over the whole. Wear commensurate with age and use, including minor rubbing and loss to gilding, distressing to leather, veneer loss and repairs. Solid, sturdy, stable and structurally sound.
- Seller Location:Forney, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5977226089022
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