Aesthetic Movement Antique Bonheur du Jour, c.1880 Gillows colonial hardwood cheståÊdating to the

colonial hardwood cheståÊdating to the early 19th century

The rich honey hues of the antique pine are a delight on this provincial piece and carry a desirable aged patina

The lid hinges to reveal a series of glass jars

Well executed claw and ball feet

Aesthetic Movement Antique Bonheur du Jour, c.1880 Gillows colonial hardwood cheståÊdating to theOur Stock # LFA 1314 This is an antique, aesthetic movement 'bonheur du jour', or writing desk, dating to c. 1880. This fabulous desk, from renowned cabinet makers Trapnell & Gane, is a classic example of aesthetic movement furniture. Ebonised and highlighted with gilt decoration, the mottled crimson inset leather writing surface is twin tooled in gold to match. Behind the writing surface, twin field panel doors, with lock and key, are decorated in