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Stunning ebonized napoleon iii writing desk or bonheur du jour
circa 1880 very on trend with lacquered finish and gilt …
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Stunning ebonized napoleon iii writing desk or bonheur du jour
circa 1880 very on trend with lacquered finish and gilt accents
a superb 19th-century french napoleon iii writing desk, richly decorated in ebonised wood with gilt bronze (ormolu) mounts and intricate trellis-pattern inlay
this elegant bonheur-du-jour form features a raised superstructure with two small drawers flanking a central compartment, all surmounted by a pierced gilt gallery
the desk front is beautifully arranged with shaped panels of lattice inlay framed in ormolu, each centred with finely cast gilt bronze mounts including mascarons, ribboned cartouches, and rosettes
the writing surface retains its original tooled leather inset, now wonderfully aged to a warm patinated tone
raised on four turned and fluted legs with gilt accents, the whole piece shows the stylistic refinement typical of second empire france: symmetrical, luxurious, and heavily influenced by louis xvi neoclassicism interpreted through a mid-19th-century lens offered in great shape ready for home use right away
dimensions: width x depth x height 31cm (12.2") x 19cm (7.5") x 37cm (14.6") knee height: 24cm (9.4")
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- Dimensions
- 12.2ʺW × 7.48ʺD × 14.57ʺH
- Period
- 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Bronze
- Latex
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use. Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use. less
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