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Tall Narrow Chest of Drawers/ Semainier
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Tall Narrow Chest of Drawers/ Semainier

19th century
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Good example of a 19th century mahogany semainier , French tall narrow chest of drawers , a drawer for each day of the week

Circa 1870’s from the Napoleon III period , with original turned mahogany handles , working locks and a key

This piece has been cleaned and wax polished and is ready to be placed in your home

Height 58 inches or 146 cms

Width. 31 inches or 79 cms

Depth 17 inches or 43 cms

Items are split between 2 locations and on several websites , please call for availability or delivery quote

Christian 07768 960144

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Merchant House Antiques has dated this Flame Mahogany Semainier Chest to the 1870s.

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Good example of a 19th century mahogany semainier , French tall narrow chest of drawers , a drawer for each day of the week
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Circa 1870’s from the Napoleon III period , with original turned mahogany handles , working locks and a key.
Merchant House Antiques
fig 1. A tall, narrow flame mahogany semainier chest featuring seven drawers with turned knobs and central keyholes set on a moulded plinth base.
fig 1. Tall Narrow Chest of Drawers/ Semainier

This piece has been cleaned and wax polished and is ready to be placed in your home

Height 58 inches or 146 cms

Width. 31 inches or 79 cms

Depth 17 inches or 43 cms

Items are split between 2 locations and on several websites , please call for availability or delivery quote

Christian 07768 960144

Date of Manufacture

Merchant House Antiques has dated this Flame Mahogany Semainier Chest to the 1870s.

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SA1181213
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Mha
Merchant House Antiques
Merchant House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2008

4th generation of antiques specialists. Expert in quality 19th century european furniture - specialists in farmhouse tables.

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Archive I A tall, narrow flame mahogany semainier chest featuring seven drawers with turned knobs and central keyholes set on a moulded plinth base.

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A tall, narrow flame mahogany semainier chest featuring seven drawers with turned knobs and central keyholes set on a moulded plinth base.
Tall narrow chest of drawers/ semainier
Ref: SA1181213
A tall, narrow flame mahogany semainier chest featuring seven drawers with turned knobs and central keyholes set on a moulded plinth base.
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A semainier is a tall, narrow chest of drawers originally designed with seven drawers, intended to hold a distinct set of clothes or linens for each day of the week. The term originates from the French word semaine, meaning week, and became prominent in 18th and 19th-century French cabinetmaking.

Traditional semainiers were constructed using hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, frequently finished with flame or feather mahogany veneers applied over pine or oak carcases. High-quality pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints, brass keyhole escutcheons, and turned wooden or cast metal handles.

Authentic 19th-century pieces typically exhibit hand-sawn dovetail drawer joints, uneven rear timber boards with hand-planed marks, original lock mechanisms, and natural timber shrinkage over time. The presence of book-matched flame mahogany veneers and natural patina around the handles or keyholes also indicates period origin.

A tall, narrow chest of drawers functions well in compact spaces, such as alcoves, entryways, or tight bedroom corners where floor space is limited. Pair it with neutral wall tones, a modern table lamp, or framed artwork hung above to balance the vertical proportions of the piece.

Dust the timber regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year in the direction of the wood grain. Keep the furniture away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent the mahogany veneer from cracking, lifting, or fading.
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