Rare 19th Century French Marble Topped Brass Gallery Semainier Chest of Drawers

This French 19th century Louis XVI-style seminar, or lingerie chest, circa 1880, is from France and features a white marble top with brass gallery over a bank of seven drawers, each with brass bail handles, all flanked by gilt-reeded sides. The whole chest is raised on turned and tapering notched legs with brass collars and brass toupie feet. This lingerie chest would be the perfect functional accent for any dressing space!

In a modern context is would be classed as a tall boy, because of the elegant nature of the piece it really can be used in any room

We have cleaned waxed and polished it from top to bottom, there will be normal age related patina marks all-over

Dimensions:

Height 141.5cm

Width 68cm

Depth 39cm

Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point.

This item is available for collection from our Wimbledon warehouses

Condition:

Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description around condition

Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of cracking creasing and wear, we recommend regular waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade.