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French Walnut Leather Bonheur Du Jour Desk
Here is an example of a superb quality antique Louis XV revival French figured walnut & leather carved Bonheur Du Jour, from the 2rd Empire period, circa 1870.
Summary
• Item Bonheur Du Jour Desk
• Circa 1870
• Period 2nd Empire
• Wood Walnut
• Provenance France
• Style Louis XV
• Size 4ft wide x 2½ft deep
• Serpentine design
• Black leather with gold tooling
• Shaped fretwork gallery
• Marquetry veneers
• Multiple drawers & cupboard
• Original brass rococo handles
• Stunning floral carved cabriole legs
• Hand dovetailed drawer construction
• Working locks & key
• Stunning colour & patination
• Superb quality
• Two piece desk (dismantles for transport)
• Free 14 day UK returns period
Here is an example of a superb quality antique Louis XV revival French figured walnut & leather carved Bonheur Du Jour desk, from the 2rd Empire period, circa 1870. The top section consists of a central cupboard, flanked by four small drawers, adorned by a floral carved frame, below an elegant carved open floral fretwork gallery. The serpentine shaped desk features a shaped gold tool black leather inset to the centre of the desk, with a walnut surround and symmetrical marquetry veneer to the perimeter. The edge of the desktop features an elegant moulded edge with chamfered corners. Below, the three serpentine shaped drawers sit above an elegantly shaped frieze. These three drawers retain the original working locks and key they are pine lined and hand dovetailed. The cupboard doors above also retain the original working lock and key. All drawers retain their original elegant brass rococo handles. The small drawers are cedar lined, whereas the larger drawers are pine lined. The desk boasts stunning symmetrical mirror matched figured marquetry veneers to all drawer fronts, the cupboard doors and this is also evident around the inset leather desktop itself. Pronounced cabriole legs, with carved anthemion motifs to the knees and base of the leg, support the desk.
This is a two-piece desk and is designed to dismantle which allows for easy transportation and access into the house. The section that sits on top of the desk is designed to detach from the desk.
This desk boasts a mellow walnut colour. As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received.
This desk would look superb in a variety of rooms from the work place to the home office. The desk would certainly grace any home or office and a great investment, as it is extremely functional. So don't miss out your chance to own a lovely piece of antique furniture.
Condition Report
This rare Bonheur Du Jour desk is in excellent condition. The leather is clean, free from stains, rips or scratches. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges of the desk itself, but nothing significant, considering the age of the item. As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received. The three large drawers and the central cupboard feature the original working locks and a key. All drawers retain their original brass rococo handles. Importantly, all of the mirror matched symmetrical figured walnut veneer is all intact and in excellent condition. The desk stands firm on the ground it does not wobble, is solid in joint and is ready to use.
Dimensions
External height = 126.5cm or 49¾” or 4ft 1¾”
External width = 123cm or 48⅜” or 4ft 0⅜”
External depth = 78cm or 30¾” or 2ft 6¾”
Writing Height = 77cm or 30¼” or 2ft 6¼”
Writing Width = 115cm or 45¼” or 3ft 9¼”
Writing Depth = 42.5cm or 16¾” or 1ft 4¾”
Knee Height = 60cm or 23⅝” or 1ft 11⅝”
Customer Service:
We offer customer satisfaction through the following services:
• Free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland
• Free 14 Day Returns
• Full money back assurance
• Worldwide shipping
• Full insurance of items in transit
• Full assembly service
• Packaging removed & recycled
Further Information:
For more information or photographs please email or call us.
Office: 01829 458 070
Julian: 07960 738 212
Yolanda: 07971 882 567
Customers outside the UK should call:
Office: 00 44 1829 458 070
Julian: 00 44 7960 738 212
Yolanda: 00 44 7971 882 567
Free UK Delivery:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands. If you live in one of the areas where we do not offer free delivery, please contact us for a delivery quote before purchasing the item. Delivery will be made by our specialised antique furniture delivery service, or in some cases we will use a courier service for distant deliveries.
Delivery times are usually 1-4 weeks depending on location we aim to deliver the majority of items within 2 weeks. All items are professionally packaged and fully insured in transit, therefore, we can assure you, your items will be securely protected in transit and arrive safely with you.
Once you have purchased an item, we will contact you by email and/or telephone and provide you with a provisional delivery date, in order for you to confirm if it is suitable for you. Once you have confirmed you can accept delivery on the provisional delivery date, we will book the delivery in with our shippers and it then becomes a confirmed delivery date.
We will also provide you with our shippers' contact details, in case you need to contact the driver on the day of delivery. It's helpful if you can provide us with both the landline and mobile telephone number, in case the driver cannot reach you on one of the numbers on the day of delivery, they can contact you on your alternative number.
In order to be able to offer you free delivery, it is based on a 1-man delivery only. For any large items that require 2 people to lift the item, we ask that you are available at the time of delivery to be able to give our shipper a lift off the van and into your house with the item. If you are not able to lift items yourself, we ask that you have someone on hand at the time of delivery to assist our shipper with lifting the item.
Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee). You will be given a full refund as long as the item is returned in the same condition. We will collect returns using our own specialist antique furniture delivery company. We will not accept returns via a courier service (due to experience of damaged items in transit). This refund policy only applies to deliveries to the UK.
UK Buyer Payment:
For UK buyers, we accept cash on collection or delivery cheque, credit card, BACS (free bank to bank transfer) or PayPal. Payment is requested within 5 days of the sale. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered.
International Buyers:
If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. The shipping quote provided is a global estimate only. The actual shipping cost will vary by country and postcode. Due to the distances and costs involved with shipping outside the UK, a returns policy is therefore not available for international buyers. Before placing your order(s) please make sure this is the item for you. We request payment by bank transfer (we do not accept payment via PayPal or credit card for international purchases). Payment is requested within 10 days of the purchase. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered to our shippers. The advertised price of the item does not include the shipping cost, sales tax, import duty or custom fees.
Important information regarding PayPal payment:
We only accept payment from fully verified PayPal account holders with confirmed addresses only. Items will only be sent to the confirmed address registered in PayPal. If you purchase an item and your address is not confirmed, your payment will be refunded and the purchase cancelled. It only takes a few moments to verify and confirm your PayPal details.
About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yolanda Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA. CINOA is the world association of Art & Antique dealer associations. All LAPADA & CINOA members abide by their strict code of practice by adhering to reputable standards of quality, expertise and integrity.
Yolanda Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 40 years. Yolanda Gray has a special interest in Colonial antique furniture, specifically Colonial Four Poster Beds. Yolanda Gray also provides a variety of fine English Antique Furniture, Art and Fabrics to clients in the UK, Europe and further afield.
Please visit the Yolanda Gray website at for further items and information.
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SellerYola Gray Antiques
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Unit 4, Organsdale Farm
Kelsall,
Tarporley
Cheshire
CW6 0SR
Tel : 01829 458 070
Non UK callers : +44 1829 458 070
Get directions to Yola Gray Antiques
Summary
• Item Bonheur Du Jour Desk
• Circa 1870
• Period 2nd Empire
• Wood Walnut
• Provenance France
• Style Louis XV
• Size 4ft wide x 2½ft deep
• Serpentine design
• Black leather with gold tooling
• Shaped fretwork gallery
• Marquetry veneers
• Multiple drawers & cupboard
• Original brass rococo handles
• Stunning floral carved cabriole legs
• Hand dovetailed drawer construction
• Working locks & key
• Stunning colour & patination
• Superb quality
• Two piece desk (dismantles for transport)
• Free 14 day UK returns period
Here is an example of a superb quality antique Louis XV revival French figured walnut & leather carved Bonheur Du Jour desk, from the 2rd Empire period, circa 1870. The top section consists of a central cupboard, flanked by four small drawers, adorned by a floral carved frame, below an elegant carved open floral fretwork gallery. The serpentine shaped desk features a shaped gold tool black leather inset to the centre of the desk, with a walnut surround and symmetrical marquetry veneer to the perimeter. The edge of the desktop features an elegant moulded edge with chamfered corners. Below, the three serpentine shaped drawers sit above an elegantly shaped frieze. These three drawers retain the original working locks and key they are pine lined and hand dovetailed. The cupboard doors above also retain the original working lock and key. All drawers retain their original elegant brass rococo handles. The small drawers are cedar lined, whereas the larger drawers are pine lined. The desk boasts stunning symmetrical mirror matched figured marquetry veneers to all drawer fronts, the cupboard doors and this is also evident around the inset leather desktop itself. Pronounced cabriole legs, with carved anthemion motifs to the knees and base of the leg, support the desk.
This is a two-piece desk and is designed to dismantle which allows for easy transportation and access into the house. The section that sits on top of the desk is designed to detach from the desk.
This desk boasts a mellow walnut colour. As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received.
This desk would look superb in a variety of rooms from the work place to the home office. The desk would certainly grace any home or office and a great investment, as it is extremely functional. So don't miss out your chance to own a lovely piece of antique furniture.
Condition Report
This rare Bonheur Du Jour desk is in excellent condition. The leather is clean, free from stains, rips or scratches. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges of the desk itself, but nothing significant, considering the age of the item. As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received. The three large drawers and the central cupboard feature the original working locks and a key. All drawers retain their original brass rococo handles. Importantly, all of the mirror matched symmetrical figured walnut veneer is all intact and in excellent condition. The desk stands firm on the ground it does not wobble, is solid in joint and is ready to use.
Dimensions
External height = 126.5cm or 49¾” or 4ft 1¾”
External width = 123cm or 48⅜” or 4ft 0⅜”
External depth = 78cm or 30¾” or 2ft 6¾”
Writing Height = 77cm or 30¼” or 2ft 6¼”
Writing Width = 115cm or 45¼” or 3ft 9¼”
Writing Depth = 42.5cm or 16¾” or 1ft 4¾”
Knee Height = 60cm or 23⅝” or 1ft 11⅝”
Customer Service:
We offer customer satisfaction through the following services:
• Free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland
• Free 14 Day Returns
• Full money back assurance
• Worldwide shipping
• Full insurance of items in transit
• Full assembly service
• Packaging removed & recycled
Further Information:
For more information or photographs please email or call us.
Office: 01829 458 070
Julian: 07960 738 212
Yolanda: 07971 882 567
Customers outside the UK should call:
Office: 00 44 1829 458 070
Julian: 00 44 7960 738 212
Yolanda: 00 44 7971 882 567
Free UK Delivery:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands. If you live in one of the areas where we do not offer free delivery, please contact us for a delivery quote before purchasing the item. Delivery will be made by our specialised antique furniture delivery service, or in some cases we will use a courier service for distant deliveries.
Delivery times are usually 1-4 weeks depending on location we aim to deliver the majority of items within 2 weeks. All items are professionally packaged and fully insured in transit, therefore, we can assure you, your items will be securely protected in transit and arrive safely with you.
Once you have purchased an item, we will contact you by email and/or telephone and provide you with a provisional delivery date, in order for you to confirm if it is suitable for you. Once you have confirmed you can accept delivery on the provisional delivery date, we will book the delivery in with our shippers and it then becomes a confirmed delivery date.
We will also provide you with our shippers' contact details, in case you need to contact the driver on the day of delivery. It's helpful if you can provide us with both the landline and mobile telephone number, in case the driver cannot reach you on one of the numbers on the day of delivery, they can contact you on your alternative number.
In order to be able to offer you free delivery, it is based on a 1-man delivery only. For any large items that require 2 people to lift the item, we ask that you are available at the time of delivery to be able to give our shipper a lift off the van and into your house with the item. If you are not able to lift items yourself, we ask that you have someone on hand at the time of delivery to assist our shipper with lifting the item.
Free 14 Days UK Returns & Refunds:
A free 14-day “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee). You will be given a full refund as long as the item is returned in the same condition. We will collect returns using our own specialist antique furniture delivery company. We will not accept returns via a courier service (due to experience of damaged items in transit). This refund policy only applies to deliveries to the UK.
UK Buyer Payment:
For UK buyers, we accept cash on collection or delivery cheque, credit card, BACS (free bank to bank transfer) or PayPal. Payment is requested within 5 days of the sale. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered.
International Buyers:
If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. The shipping quote provided is a global estimate only. The actual shipping cost will vary by country and postcode. Due to the distances and costs involved with shipping outside the UK, a returns policy is therefore not available for international buyers. Before placing your order(s) please make sure this is the item for you. We request payment by bank transfer (we do not accept payment via PayPal or credit card for international purchases). Payment is requested within 10 days of the purchase. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered to our shippers. The advertised price of the item does not include the shipping cost, sales tax, import duty or custom fees.
Important information regarding PayPal payment:
We only accept payment from fully verified PayPal account holders with confirmed addresses only. Items will only be sent to the confirmed address registered in PayPal. If you purchase an item and your address is not confirmed, your payment will be refunded and the purchase cancelled. It only takes a few moments to verify and confirm your PayPal details.
About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yolanda Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA. CINOA is the world association of Art & Antique dealer associations. All LAPADA & CINOA members abide by their strict code of practice by adhering to reputable standards of quality, expertise and integrity.
Yolanda Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 40 years. Yolanda Gray has a special interest in Colonial antique furniture, specifically Colonial Four Poster Beds. Yolanda Gray also provides a variety of fine English Antique Furniture, Art and Fabrics to clients in the UK, Europe and further afield.
Please visit the Yolanda Gray website at for further items and information.
Ref. Desk 21
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 9/MAY/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Included in the price is free delivery to anywhere in mainland England, Wales and So
DimensionsExternal height = 126.5cm or 49¾” or 4ft 1¾”
External width = 123cm or 48⅜” or 4ft 0⅜”
External depth = 78cm or 30¾” or 2ft 6¾”
Writing Height = 77cm or 30¼” or 2ft 6¼”
Writing Width = 115cm or 45¼” or 3ft 9¼”
Writing Depth = 42.5cm or 16¾” or 1ft 4¾”
Knee Height = 60cm or 23⅝” or 1ft 11⅝”
Date Circa 1870
Mid Victorian Antiques Material Walnut
Origin French
Condition This rare Bonheur Du Jour desk is in excellent condition. The leather is clean, free from stains, rips or scratches. Nominal old use marks to the leading edges of the desk itself, but nothing significant, considering the age of the item. As it boasts the original polish, it has a fantastic colour and patination this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received. The three large drawers and the central cupboard feature the original working locks and a key. All drawers retain their original brass rococo handles. Importantly, all of the mirror matched symmetrical figured walnut veneer is all intact and in excellent condition. The desk stands firm on the ground it does not wobble, is solid in joint and is ready to use.
Item code as236a782 / Desk 21
Status Sold
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Conversion rates as of 9/MAY/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
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View all stock from
Yola Gray Antiques
Unit 4, Organsdale FarmKelsall,
Tarporley
Cheshire
CW6 0SR
Tel : 01829 458 070
Non UK callers : +44 1829 458 070
Get directions to Yola Gray Antiques
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