Louis XVI Cabinet, 18th Century

bonheur-du-jour or Louis XVI cabinet, 18th century.

An elegant small Louis XVI-era “bonheur-du-jour,” made of mahogany veneer, featuring exquisite craftsmanship and a soberly refined design.

The upper section, shaped like a display cabinet, opens with two glass doors featuring scrolled frames, revealing an interior lined with light-colored fabric and fitted with shelves.
It is separated from the lower section by a shelf that serves as a writing desk.

The middle section features three drawers, the center one equipped with a lock, while the lower section is adorned with two front-facing drawers, accentuated by an elegant herringbone veneer pattern.

The piece rests on four tall, slightly curved legs, topped with delicate gilded bronze feet. The front is embellished with gilded bronze trim, notably the lock plates and foliage motifs.

The beautiful mahogany veneer, with its particularly iridescent grain, is highlighted by a glossy varnish and a lovely warm color.

France, Louis XVI period, circa 1780–1790.

A particularly elegant piece of furniture, both functional and decorative, characteristic of the refined taste in late 18th-century furniture.

It measures 120 cm in height and 80 cm in length.
The depth of the lower section is 42 cm
The depth of the upper section is 20 cm
The height of the lower section is 67 cm
The height of the upper section is 53 cm