{"product_id":"antique-french-louis-xv-revival-marquetry-bonheur-du-jour-writing-desk-with-putti-candleholder-mounts","title":"Antique French Louis XV Revival Marquetry Bonheur-du-Jour Writing Desk with Putti Candleholder Mounts","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem: Antique French Louis XV Revival Marquetry Bonheur-du-Jour Writing Desk with Putti Candleholder Mounts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Description:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional French Louis XV Revival bonheur-du-jour or cylinder writing desk, richly decorated with dramatic fanburst marquetry, scrolling floral inlay, and ornate gilt-metal mounts throughout. The bombe-form case features a fall-front writing surface that opens to reveal a fitted interior with pigeonholes, compartments, and small drawers above a black gilt-tooled writing inset.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exterior is beautifully finished on multiple sides, with radiating sunburst marquetry panels to the top and sides and a shell-form marquetry medallion across the cylinder front. Rococo-inspired gilt-metal mounts frame the case, with decorative sabots to the cabriole legs and a pair of figural putti candleholders mounted at the upper sides, giving the desk a particularly theatrical and decorative presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking statement piece for a study, library, bedroom, or salon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLate 19th to early 20th century, circa 1880–1910.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistory:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLouis XV Revival furniture became especially popular in France during the Napoleon III and Belle Époque periods, when cabinetmakers looked back to the elegant curves, rocaille ornament, and fine marquetry of 18th-century French furniture. Bonheur-du-jour desks, originally designed as small ladies’ writing desks, were prized for their refined proportions, fitted interiors, and decorative craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example reflects that revival taste with its bombe silhouette, cabriole legs, gilt-metal mounts, elaborate marquetry, and highly decorative putti candleholder mounts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo known provenance at this time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWood, mixed veneers, marquetry, gilt-metal mounts, brass or gilt-metal hardware, and black gilt-tooled writing surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[Insert dimensions]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisclaimers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood antique condition with wear consistent with age and use. The piece appears to have undergone later restoration and refinishing. Scattered surface wear, rubbing to gilt-metal decoration, minor veneer and finish imperfections, and age-related marks throughout. Writing inset may be a later replacement. One missing taper candle holder. Please review photos carefully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For the Louvre of Antiques LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48721426546943,"sku":null,"price":2150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/8780\/4927\/files\/IMG-2351.png?v=1781832147","url":"https:\/\/forthelouvreofantiques.com\/es\/products\/antique-french-louis-xv-revival-marquetry-bonheur-du-jour-writing-desk-with-putti-candleholder-mounts","provider":"For the Louvre of Antiques LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}