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Elegant english victorian burr walnut bonheur du jour writing desk dating to circa 1860
designed in the french louis xv …
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Elegant english victorian burr walnut bonheur du jour writing desk dating to circa 1860
designed in the french louis xv taste with flowing serpentine outlines and slender cabriole legs
beautifully figured burr walnut veneers complemented by contrasting crossbanded borders
the raised upper section features a central cupboard flanked by two banks of three small drawers
decorative pierced metal galleries run around the tops of all three sections ornate metal mounts include scrolling drawer handles and foliate decorations framing the cupboard
the generous writing surface sits above a shaped frieze fitted with drawers
a decorative central mask and elaborate foliate mounts embellish the apron and knees raised on graceful cabriole legs terminating in metal sabots
a handsome and practical piece for a study, bedroom or living room
all items fully restored and offered in very good condition
dimensions are in inches (cm) width x depth x height 48 (122) x 23.6 (60) x 48.4 (123) kneehole height 23.2 (59) btm
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- Dimensions
- 48.03ʺW × 23.62ʺD × 48.43ʺH
- Period
- 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Metal
- Walnut
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- 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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