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Five Drawer French Empire Chest
Graham Price Antiques Ltd.
for sale €895     $972
£765

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Five Drawer French Empire Chest

19th century
Description

A small, slim French walnut chest of four drawers plus secret top drawer.

All the drawers run well, some marks and wear consistent with age but sturdy and solid.

Early 1800s.

Width 64cm / 25.25"

Depth 41.5cm / 16.25"

Height 86.5cm / 34"

*Price includes VAT at 20% (If you are buying for export please contact us for a price without VAT).

If you have any questions about this item or would like us to provide you with a shipping quote please to send us an email or call Byron any time on +447834728628. If you wish to arrange your own courier, or collect in person, that’s fine.

You can contact us for an invoice to make payment by bank transfer.

Physical Dimensions
Height
86.5cm (34.06")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
41.5cm (16.34")
Declaration

Graham Price Antiques Ltd. has dated this French Empire Mahogany Chest to the 19th Century.

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SA1166266
Description
A small, slim French walnut chest of four drawers plus secret top drawer.

All the drawers run well, some marks and wear consistent with age but sturdy and solid.

Early 1800s.

Width 64cm / 25.25"

Depth 41.5cm / 16.25"

fig 1. A five-drawer French Empire style mahogany chest featuring brass knobs and flanking pilaster columns.
fig 1. Five Drawer French Empire Chest

Height 86.5cm / 34"

Price includes VAT at 20% (If you are buying for export please contact us for a price without VAT).

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If you have any questions about this item or would like us to provide you with a shipping quote please to send us an email or call Byron any time on +447834728628.
Graham Price Antiques Ltd.

If you wish to arrange your own courier, or collect in person, that’s fine.

You can contact us for an invoice to make payment by bank transfer.

Height
86.5cm (34.06")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
41.5cm (16.34")
Date of Manufacture

Graham Price Antiques Ltd. has dated this French Empire Mahogany Chest to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1166266
Graham Price Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2024
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East Sussex
United Kingdom

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A five-drawer French Empire style mahogany chest featuring brass knobs and flanking pilaster columns.
Five Drawer French Empire Chest
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A five-drawer French Empire style mahogany chest featuring brass knobs and flanking pilaster columns.
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French Empire furniture, originating in the early nineteenth century under Napoleon Bonaparte, features neoclassical proportions, architectural symmetry, heavy flame mahogany veneers, and gilded brass or bronze mounts inspired by ancient Greco-Roman and Egyptian motifs.

Cabinetmakers primarily utilised solid mahogany and rich mahogany veneers over pine or oak carcasses. Accents commonly include polished brass, chiseled gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts, and occasionally marble tops.

Look for hand-dovetailed drawer joints, hand-sawn secondary timber on cabinet backs, original brass handles or column mounts, and a concealed top frieze drawer positioned flush above the lower drawers.

Place the piece against a modern neutral backdrop in a bedroom, hallway, or living space. Pair its strong architectural lines with contemporary lighting, textured wall coverings, or abstract artwork to create a balanced interior.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a beeswax polish annually to protect the original finish. Avoid direct sunlight, proximity to radiators, and abrasive cleaning chemicals that can dry out wood veneers.
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