{"product_id":"antique-french-amboyna-porcelain-plaque-bonheur-du-jour-c1870","title":"Antique French Amboyna Ebonised Porcelain Plaque Bonheur du Jour c.1870","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA magnificent \u003cstrong\u003eantique French amboyna and ebonised bonheur du jour dating from circa 1870\u003c\/strong\u003e, richly conceived in the Napoleon III taste and displaying an exceptional combination of exotic timber, painted porcelain decoration, gilt-metal ornament and mirrored detailing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe impressive architectural superstructure is centred by a tall arched mirror, flanked by two enclosed cupboards and finished with pierced gilt-metal galleries. Richly figured amboyna panels are framed against contrasting ebonised sections, producing the dramatic colour, depth and decorative presence associated with fine French furniture of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFrench bonheur du jour dating from circa 1870\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRichly figured amboyna veneers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eContrasting ebonised decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNumerous painted porcelain plaques\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOval portrait plaques to the cupboard doors\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCentral arched mirror\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePierced gilt-metal galleries\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExtensive gilt-metal mounts and decorative detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOpening writing section with fitted storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShaped lower shelves with mirrored backing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRaised on castors for ease of positioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCraftsmanship \u0026amp; Detail\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eParticularly striking is the extensive use of \u003cstrong\u003epainted porcelain plaques\u003c\/strong\u003e. Oval portrait panels decorate the cupboard doors, while numerous smaller floral plaques are incorporated throughout the frieze, supports and decorative framework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe porcelain decoration is enhanced by gilt-metal mounts, fine line inlay and architectural detailing, all set against the strong contrast of richly figured amboyna and ebonised surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe central writing section opens to provide a practical writing surface, accompanied by useful storage drawers. Below, the open lower structure incorporates shaped shelves and mirrored panels, adding further light and decorative interest to the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe tall central mirror and flanking cupboards create a particularly architectural silhouette, while the pierced galleries and gilt-metal ornament provide additional richness when viewed from different angles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts combination of \u003cstrong\u003eamboyna, ebonised detailing, porcelain plaques, mirrored surfaces and gilt-metal ornament\u003c\/strong\u003e makes this an exceptionally decorative example of nineteenth-century French furniture with strong collector and interior-design appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOffered by \u003cstrong\u003eHawkins Antiques, family antique furniture specialists since the 1960s\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hawkins Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64656040460665,"sku":null,"price":4500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/6633\/8937\/files\/DSCF8139.jpg?v=1789920555","url":"https:\/\/hawkinsantiques.com\/products\/antique-french-amboyna-porcelain-plaque-bonheur-du-jour-c1870","provider":"Hawkins Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}