# Bonheur du jour

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## Artwork

- Artist: [PIONIEZ, Pierre](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/pioniez-pierre-r90f291e0abd808>)
- Date: 1751-1800
- Technique: Gilt-bronze mounted marquetry, 88 x 67 x 43 cm

## Commentary

Bonheur du jour c. 1780 Gilt-bronze mounted marquetry, 88 x 67 x 43 cm Private collection A bonheur du jour \(French, meaning &#34;daytime delight&#34;\) is a type of lady&#39;s writing desk. It was introduced in Paris about 1760. The present Louis XVI gilt-bronze mounted marquetry bonheur du jour is stamped P. PIONIEZ.

## Related artworks

- [Coffee table](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/pioniez-pierre-r90f291e0abd808/coffee-table-ra690dd7150c61a>)

## Attribution

[Web Gallery of Art](<https://beta.wga.hu/pages/about>)