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French Marquetry Chest of Drawers
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French Marquetry Chest of Drawers

19th century
Sold 26 February 2025 · Rue des Fontenelles
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Small French marquetry chest of drawers with marble top. Three useful drawers with foliate marquetry detail and brass escutcheon plates. There is a brass surround to the marble top and and brass detail below the drawers. The chest stands of attractive legs with brass moulding on the feet. The piece dates from the late 19th century.

Dimensions - 46 x 76 x 30 cm

Date of Manufacture

Rue des Fontenelles has dated this French Marquetry Chest of Drawers to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Reference Numbers
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SA1100576
Description
Small French marquetry chest of drawers with marble top. Three useful drawers with foliate marquetry detail and brass escutcheon plates. There is a brass surround to the marble top and and brass detail below the drawers. The chest stands of attractive legs with brass moulding on the feet. The piece dates from the late 19th century.

Dimensions - 46 x 76 x 30 cm

Date of Manufacture

Rue des Fontenelles has dated this French Marquetry Chest of Drawers to the 19th Century.

Height
76cm (29.92")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Reference Numbers
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SA1100576
Rue des Fontenelles
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2015

Specialists in french antiiques, decorative objects and french and european paintings.

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Archive I A small antique French marquetry chest of drawers featuring floral inlay, three drawers with brass escutcheons, cabriole legs, and a brass-bound top. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

French Marquetry Chest of Drawers

Archive II A small antique French marquetry chest of drawers featuring floral inlay, three drawers with brass escutcheons, cabriole legs, and a brass-bound top. View II
Archive III A small antique French marquetry chest of drawers featuring floral inlay, three drawers with brass escutcheons, cabriole legs, and a brass-bound top. View III
Archive IV A small antique French marquetry chest of drawers featuring floral inlay, three drawers with brass escutcheons, cabriole legs, and a brass-bound top. View IV
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Rue des Fontenelles
Telephone 01647 432381 or 07933 200912
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Chagford
Devon
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/fontenelles
Verified Since Mar 2015
Items For Sale 147
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A small antique French marquetry chest of drawers featuring floral inlay, three drawers with brass escutcheons, cabriole legs, and a brass-bound top.
French Marquetry Chest of Drawers
Ref: SA1100576
A small antique French marquetry chest of drawers featuring floral inlay, three drawers with brass escutcheons, cabriole legs, and a brass-bound top.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Country
  • MaterialWalnut, Various Wood Veneers, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFloral marquetry inlay, Cabriole legs, Cast brass escutcheons, Brass border top
  • SizeH 76 cm (30 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 30 cm (12 in)

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French marquetry involves the artful application of small pieces of veneer to create decorative patterns and pictures, reaching a high point of craftsmanship during the 17th and 18th centuries under royal patronage.

These pieces typically utilise a sturdy carcass of secondary woods such as oak or pine, overlaid with fine veneers of walnut, mahogany, or exotic woods, and embellished with hand-cut floral or geometric inlay.

Authentic pieces often show hand-cut veneer irregularities, traditional dovetail joinery in the drawer construction, age-related patina, and hand-chased brass or gilt-bronze mounts rather than modern cast fittings.

Placing this piece against a neutral wall allows the intricate wood grain and floral patterns to act as a focal point, contrasting effectively with minimalist contemporary furnishings.

Maintain a stable indoor humidity level and avoid direct sunlight to prevent the delicate veneer from drying out or cracking, applying microcrystalline wax sparingly for surface protection.
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