Small Mid-19th Century Louis XV Style Bonheur du Jour

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This daily delight opens with a butterfly-winged veneered drawer. The drawer, trimmed with an ornate bronze rod, is fitted with … Read more This daily delight opens with a butterfly-winged veneered drawer. The drawer, trimmed with an ornate bronze rod, is fitted with a functional lock with key and original escutcheon.
The belt is also identically plated.
The underside of each crosspiece has a cut-out and is set on a "coup de fouet" foot with a long drop ending in a bronze shoe.
The sliding shelf in four-leaf veneer is covered in red leather with gilded and cold-stamped vignettes.
The recessed top features two small drawers with bronze handles.
Above, the two glass doors, highlighted with bronze baguettes, are fitted with a fully functioning lock with key and keyhole.
The interior features a fixed shelf mounted on cleats.
The uprights are adorned with bronze knot and laurel branch motifs.
The sides and top are also veneered with four leaves.
Refined and charming, this piece du jour will appeal to lovers of small, exceptional pieces of furniture.

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Period: Mid-19th century

Excellent condition.
Varnished buffer finish

Dimensions:
Width : 63 cm
Depth: 38.5 cm
Height : 117,5 cm See less