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French 19th Century Tall Chest of Drawers

Offered by: Fireside Antiques

Description
Dimensions: 57 ⅝” H x 23 ¾” W x 13 ¾” D

French 19th century Directoire style fruitwood chest of drawers, appearing to be a semainier except with six drawers instead of the requisite seven. Below the modest wood top and rounded corners is a stack of six drawers inlaid with ebonized diamond shapes for graphic contrast to the glowing fruitwood. Note the bottom drawer is actually double-height with two diamonds to blend quietly in with the upper five. Sometimes referred to as a lingerie chest, the height and narrow proportions would elegantly host the clothing or personal effects of nearly anyone–suiting a range of transitional decorating tastes. All drawers glide with ease using simple brass ring pulls to open, no key is present to operate the locks. Short, cabriole legs lift the case from the floor. Cleaned, tightened, and polished with a French paste wax–ready for your interior. Please view the detailed images to see the current condition.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Brass, Fruitwood, Inlay, Marquetry.
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1800's
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	3520-5
Incollect Reference #:	818780

Dimensions

W.	23.75 in;	H.	57.625 in;	D.	13.75 in;
W.	60.33 cm;	H.	146.37 cm;	D.	34.93 cm;

Message from Seller:

Fireside Antiques, founded in 1982 by Cheri McDaniel and Susan Roland, is now owned and operated by the third generation, Laura Roland. For inquiries, contact info@firesideantiques.com or 225.752.9565, and explore our extensive collection either online or at our 18,000 square foot showroom in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.