Inlaid Rosewood Bonheur Du Jour

£1,175.00 + £100.00 shipping
Dimensions Height 135 cm Width 103 cm Depth 56 cm
Date 1890
Reference 18280

A late Victorian period inlaid rosewood bonheur du jour, or writing desk. Well constructed in solid rosewood with attractive rosewood veneers. The superstructure with a central mirror flanked by 2 banks of short drawers. The mirror is surmounted by a broken-arch pediment. To the table there is a central writing bureau, with a lift up top fitted with a sumptuous green leather writing surface. Beneath is located a central bow-fronted drawer flanked by a further pair of drawers. All drawers fitted with their original ornate handles. All standing on elegant tapering legs which are united by an under-tier and terminate in original brass and ceramic castors. Decorated with inlaid string throughout and further embellished with floral marquetry inlaid detailing. Sympathetically refinished in our workshops and now offered for sale in excellent condition.

Dimensions:
Width 103cms
Depth 56cms
Overall height135cms
Table height 73cms
Height of writing surface 81cms

Declaration

This dealer has declared that this item is authentic and as described

Specifications

Cabinet Features
Decorative Inlay Stringing / Cross Banding
Handle Type
Brass Handles
Material
Rosewood
Office Furniture
Writing / Library Tables
Period
Victorian
Style
Victorian
Table Base
Table Legs
Table Features
Decorative Inlay Stringing / Cross Banding
Type of Table Legs/Feet
Straight / Square Tapered

For delivery within the mainland UK please allow £80-120. Worldwide shiping can be arranged.

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