{"product_id":"exceptional-antique-french-amboyna-ebonised-bonheur-du-jour-writing-desk-with-porcelain-plaques-c-1880","title":"Exceptional Antique French Amboyna \u0026 Ebonised Bonheur Du Jour Writing Desk With Porcelain Plaques c.1880","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional antique French Amboyna and ebonised Bonheur du Jour writing desk dating from the late 19th century, beautifully combining decorative artistry with practical everyday functionality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAntique French Bonheur du Jour writing desk\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCirca 1880\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRichly figured Amboyna veneers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eContrasting ebonised detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePorcelain portrait plaques\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGlazed arched central display compartment\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMirrored interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSide cupboards with fitted storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLeather-lined writing slope\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDecorative gilt bronze mounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTurned ebonised supports\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLower undertier for display or storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCraftsmanship \u0026amp; Detail\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe raised superstructure is centred by a glazed arched display compartment with a mirrored interior, flanked by two cupboard doors each adorned with exquisite hand-painted porcelain portrait plaques framed within decorative gilt bronze mounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe writing section features a central drawer which ingeniously converts into a leather-lined writing slope, providing a practical workspace whilst maintaining the desk's elegant proportions. The lower section is supported by finely turned and ebonised legs with decorative porcelain roundels and gilt embellishments, all united by a substantial undertier offering additional display or storage space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe striking Amboyna veneers exhibit wonderful depth, colour, and movement throughout, whilst the porcelain plaques add a level of artistry rarely encountered on comparable examples. Every angle demonstrates the sophistication and attention to detail expected of luxury French furniture from this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInvestment Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFine French Bonheur du Jour desks remain highly sought after by collectors, decorators, and investors due to their decorative appeal, practical functionality, and increasingly limited availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExamples featuring Amboyna veneers, porcelain plaques, ebonised detailing, and original fitted interiors represent some of the most desirable pieces within the market for 19th-century French furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hawkins Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63795434029433,"sku":null,"price":3650.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/6633\/8937\/files\/DSCF6363.jpg?v=1781788543","url":"https:\/\/hawkinsantiques.com\/products\/exceptional-antique-french-amboyna-ebonised-bonheur-du-jour-writing-desk-with-porcelain-plaques-c-1880","provider":"Hawkins Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}