Description
This beautiful petite secretary's desk is of carved wood with a newer leather-inset desktop, and original glass door for the display case. There is an open display area on top of the desk as well. The desktop lifts to reveal the storage space underneath. I have never owned the key.
This desk has been very loved and well cared-for, and had a repair to one of the support legs some time ago.
Re: Antique Eastlake petite secretary's desk
Based on your images this is a late 19th Century "Bonheur du jour" desk in the Eastlake style, which was popular from about 1870- 1890 Century. These small desks first became very fashionable with the ladies about 1760, the name "Bonheur du jour"
translates to " Joy of the Day", another term for "Fashionable".
In the current market these desks are quiet popular with values varying widely depending on quality of construction and
condition. In today's market comparable desks to yours would have replacement value in the $500.00- $700.00 range.
Re: Antique Eastlake petite secretary's desk
Thank you Lovejoy for the information about this sweet, beautiful and petite desk! I love the name, Bonheur du jour-- It truly is a joy to look at, and brings much enjoyment in it's use and visual enjoyment. It is very well crafted, and with lovely detail! It is hard for me to not have room in my small house for this lovely, sweet desk! Thank you for giving me the information about it, and the range of price value. I appreciate it!