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Napoleon III French Black Lacquered Bonheur du Jour Desk
Located in Astoria, NY
Napoleon III black lacquered Bonheur du jour diminutive writing desk, 20th century, throughout with
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20th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Bonheur Du Jour Desk 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a elegant Victorian burr walnut and marquetry Bonheur Du Jour, or Ladies writing desk
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Marquetry Bonheur Du Jour Desk 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a elegant Victorian burr walnut and marquetry Bonheur Du Jour, or Ladies writing desk
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Sheraton Revival Desk Bonheur Du Jour Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Stunning Sheraton Revival Bonheur Du Jour desk Bonheur du Jour is a French term that translates to
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Antique Early 1900s Sheraton Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Wedgwood Porcelain Napoleon III Desk Secretary Cabinet Belle de Jour
By Enoch Wedgwood, André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Rare "Bonheur du Jour" desk writing table in boule marquetry in brass with geometric ornamentations
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique George III Edwardian Adam Style Satinwood Painted Desk Bonheur Du Jour
By Edwards and Roberts
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Edwardian George III Adam Style Satinwood and marquetry paint decorated Bonheur du
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Antique Late 19th Century English Adam Style Desks

Materials

Satinwood

Pair of Louis XVI Style Bronze and Vernis Martin Bonheur Du Jours, P.E Guerin NY
By P. E. Guerin, Bailey, Banks Biddle
Located in Queens, NY
A fabulous pair of Louis XVI style bronze, Vernis Martin, and marquetry Bonheur Du Jours, (Desks
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Antique 19th Century American Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bonheur Du Jour Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart antique Georgian Style bonheur du jour writing desk. This was made in England, it dates
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Vintage 1950s British Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Bonheur Du Jour Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique leather top writing desk. This was made in England, it dates
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Vintage 1930s British Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Mahogany Bonheur Du Jour Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
Antique mahogany Bonheur du Jour writing table with the original tooled leather writing surface and
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Vintage 1950s European Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

French Antique Bonheur Du Jour Marquetry Desk Table
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
FRENCH ANTIQUE BONHEUR DU JOUR MARQUETRY DESK TABLE
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Lady s Writing Desk "Bonheur du Jour" 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Lady's writing desk "Bonheur du Jour", very nice bill, 1 drawer in the middle, 1 drawer in the
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Bonheur Du Jour Cylinder Desk Louis XVI Style
By Paul Sormani
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
Bonheur Du Jour cylinder desk Louis XVI Style This beautifully crafted Bonheur Du Jour Cylinder
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Sheraton Style Bonheur du Jour
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sheraton style Bonheur du Jour. This fine desk has two main drawers & six small drawers plus two
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20th Century Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Leather Top Bonheur du Jour Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique writing desk, also known as a bonheur du jour. This was made in England, it
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Vintage 1950s British Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Leather Top Bonheur Du Jour Writing Desk
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and elegant antique writing table in the Sheraton style. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930’s. It is of lovely quality and is a useful design, wit...
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Mid-20th Century English Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Leather Top Bonheur Du Jour Writing Table / Desk
Located in London, GB
An excellent antique writing table / desk, also known as a bonheur du jour. This was made in
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Early 20th Century English Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Edwards Roberts Marquetry Bonheur Du Jour Ladies Writing Desk
By Edwards Roberts
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous antique burr walnut, marquetry inlaid and ormolu-mounted Bonheur Du Jour or
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Antique 1870s English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Walnut Bonheur Du Jour
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality 19th century walnut inlaid and gilt metal mounted desk or Bonheur Du Jour of
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Antique 1860s English Desks

Materials

Walnut

Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Bonheur Du Jour/Writing Desk
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian burr walnut Bonheur de Jour writing desk having a beautifully
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Ladies Writing Desk, French, Walnut, Table, Bonheur Du Jour, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ladies writing desk. A French, walnut decorative bonheur du jour, dating to the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Inlaid Marquetry Bonheur-du-jour Writing Desk
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A French 19th century Louis XV style ladies writing desk or ‘bonheur du jour’ having a drawer
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks

Materials

Wood

Antique Pair Burr Walnut Marquetry Bonheur Du Jours Consoles Desks 19th C
Located in London, GB
bonheur du jour was being made in London, where it was simply called a "lady's writing-desk". Burr
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Louis Revival Marquetry Bonheur Du Jour
Located in London, GB
writing desk, circa 1860 in date. The bonheur du jour comprises a pair of serpentine cupboard doors which
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Antique 1860s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Small Antique Ladies Desk, Secretaire, So Called Bonheur Du Jour, circa 1870
Located in Greven, DE
Small ladies desk, so called Bonheur Du Jour France various precious woods Louis XVI style
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Writing Desk, French, Flame, Cedar, Bonheur Du Jour, Victorian, C.1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique writing desk. A French, flame mahogany and cedar bonheur du jour, dating to the
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cedar

19th Century French Walnut Bonheur Du Jour
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
A beautifully crafted 19th-century French Bonheur du Jour (lady’s writing desk), showcasing classic
Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian, Burr Walnut Bonheur Du Jour
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous Victorian burr walnut and marquetry Bonheur Du Jour, or Ladies writing desk
Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks

Antique Victorian Bonheur Du Jour Sevres Plaques circa 1860
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous Victorian burr walnut and tulipwood, Bonheur Du Jour, or Ladies writing desk
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Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Tulipwood

Antique Boulle Red Tortoiseshell Bonheur Du Jour circa 1870
Located in London, GB
Dame or Bonheur du Jour, circa 1870 in date. The cavetto top is surmounted with a brass three
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Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

French Mahogany Bonheur Du Jour Lady s Desk with Marquetry Sevres Plaques
Located in Big Flats, NY
Elegant French mahogany bonheur du jour ladies desk features curvilinear design accented with
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XIV Desks

Materials

Bronze

Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Bonheur Du Jour
Located in Martlesham, GB
A superb quality early 19th century chinoiserie Bonheur Du Jour, the top section profusely
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Antique 1820s British Regency Desks

Materials

Hardwood

Early 20th Century Kingwood and Marquetry Bonheur Du Jour
Located in Martlesham, GB
Early 20th Century Kingwood and marquetry bonheur du jour of exceptional quality, the desk inlaid
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Antique Early 1900s French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Kingwood

Antique Victorian Walnut Inlaid Bonheur Du Jour c.1860
Located in London, GB
bonheur du jour (in French, bonheur-du-jour, meaning "daytime delight") is a type of lady's writing desk
Category

Antique 1860s British Desks and Writing Tables

Antique Victorian Walnut Inlaid Bonheur Du Jour, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Victorian burr walnut and inlaid Bonheur Du Jour, or Ladies writing
Category

Antique 1860s English Desks and Writing Tables

Napoleon III Period Marquetry Secretary Vitrine Bonheur Du Jour
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This exquisite French Bonheur Du Jour, or ‘daytime delight’ is impeccably inlaid with mahogany
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Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Antique Victorian Amboyna Inlaid Bonheur Du Jour, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous Victorian amboyna, ebonised and ormolu-mounted Bonheur Du Jour or ladies writing
Category

Antique 1860s English Desks and Writing Tables

Baroque Bureau Bonheur du Jour, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
, a pull-out writing desk and the quarter-cylinder-shaped roll-up flap. Large Marquetry work in the
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Antique 18th Century European Baroque Desks

Materials

Wood

Aesthetic Movement Mahogany Bonheur du Jour Secretary Desk Cabinet, circa 1880
Located in Shippensburg, PA
cabinet is generally called a "bonheur du jour". A product of the Aesthetic Movement, the preference for
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Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Desks

Materials

Brass

Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Bonheur Du Jour by Guillaume Grohe
By Guillaume Grohe
Located in London, GB
pair of drawers below arches, on a leather topped desk Stand with three drawers on four cabriole legs
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Exceptional Bonheur du Jour with Viennese Enamel Panels
Located in London, GB
the highest quality, this antique bonheur du jour is truly a masterpiece. The desk stands at over two
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Desks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze

French Ladies Desk Kidney Bean Bonheur Du Jour Louis XV-style
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous French ladies desk of kidney bean form The desk is Louis XV-style and
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Vintage 1930s Louis XV Desks

Materials

Bronze

Exquisite Bonheur Du Jour in Style of Jean Henri Riesener
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Essex, MA
Rosewood and Bronze Inlaid Bonheur Du Jour or Ladies Writing Desk with Pullout Writing Slide in
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Indo-Portuguese Moorish Bone Inlaid Hardwood Bonheur Du Jour
Located in London, GB
The shaped back with curved upstand above a pair of Mihrab arches, with a small drawer and a spindle and a trellis door, the projecting base with conforming frieze and stepped undert...
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Islamic Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bone, Hardwood

Antique Louis XV Bonheur Du Jour Sevres Plaques
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous Louis XV style, kingwood Bonheur Du Jour, or Ladies writing desk, with Sevres
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Antique 19th Century French Desks

French Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood Louis XVI Tambour Bonheur Du Jour
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This Louis XVI 'Bonheur du Jour' (ladies writing desk) features an upper part with gallery edged
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French Inlaid King Wood Bonheur Du Jour
Located in London, GB
Very attractive French antique Kingwood Bonheur Du Jour in excellent condition and polished on the
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Vintage 1930s French Desks

Materials

Kingwood

Lovely Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Bonheur du Jour or Writing Desk
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This fine desk in the Louis XVI style dates to the late 19th of early 20th century and features a
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Victorian Walnut Inlaid Bonheur Du Jour circa 1860
Located in London, GB
du jour (in French, bonheur-du-jour, meaning "daytime delight") is a type of lady's writing desk. It
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Antique 19th Century French Desks

French 19th Century Boulle ‘Bonheur du Jour’, circa 1870
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A lovely and rare French ebonized and boulle writing desk or ‘bonheur du jour’, the lower desk
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Antique Late 19th Century French Desks

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Inlaid Ladies Desk Bonheur Du Jour
Located in Sofia, BG
This is a beautiful antique mahogany inlaid Bonheur Du Jour, or Ladies writing desk, circa 1890 in
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Napoleon III Ebonized and Boulle Style Brass Inlaid Bonheur Du Jour Writing Desk
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This superior desk features a gallery top above two domed paneled doors and two small drawers. The
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks

Materials

Brass

Superb Antique English Inlaid Mahog. Secretaire a Abbatant or Bonheur du Jour
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
du Jour Writing Table and is unique and wonderful. The exterior is exquisitely made from bookmatched
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Antique Late 19th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Satinwood

Napoleon III Period Gilt Bronze, Hardstone and Ebonized Wood Bonheur du Jour
Located in London, GB
The upper section of the bonheur du jour with doors mounted with hardstone vases of fruit and
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze

19th Century French Louis XV Style Bonheur du Jour Writing Desk by Paus Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An excellent quality 19th century Louis XV style Bonheur du jour or writing desk by top Paris maker
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks

Materials

Wood

Superb Ottoman Bonheur Du Jour or Coiffeuse and the Matching Chair
Located in Montreal, QC
A superb Ottoman Bonheur du jour or dressing table of outstanding quality, The superstructure
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Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Late Victorian Desks

Materials

Wood

Louis XVI Brass-Mounted Kingwood Bonheur Du Jour, Late 18th Century
By Louis Auguste Moreau
Located in Spencertown, NY
Signed L Moreau with later marble top and mounts.
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Desks

Materials

Wood

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the bonheur du jour desk you’re looking for. A bonheur du jour desk — often made from wood, metal and mahogany — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a bonheur du jour desk — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A bonheur du jour desk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XVI, Victorian and Louis XV styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made bonheur du jour desk over the years, but those crafted by Bailey, Banks Biddle, Charles-Guillaume Diehl and P.E. Guerin are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Bonheur Du Jour Desk?

Prices for a bonheur du jour desk start at $744 and top out at $311,441 with the average selling for $5,587.