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Antique First Empire Period Semainier
Wakelin and Linfield
for sale €4,973     $5,398
£4,250

Wakelin and Linfield

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Antique First Empire Period Semainier

19th century
Description

A First empire semainier in mahogany with marble top surrounded by a shaped and pierced ribboned gallery above seven graduated brass mounted drawers flanked by fluted pillars to the corners , the whole raised on turned feet, the whole decorated with original brass mounts and handles. France. C.1810

Physical Dimensions
Height
158cm (62.20")
Width
75.5cm (29.72")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Declaration

Wakelin and Linfield has dated this French Empire Mahogany Semainier to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1221334
Dealers Internal Reference
0606
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West Sussex based specialists in formal and country antique furniture, decorative items, ceramics, art and sculpture from the 16th to 20th centuries. High St, Petworth, GU28 0AU

Description
A First empire semainier in mahogany with marble top surrounded by a shaped and pierced ribboned gallery above seven graduated brass mounted drawers flanked by fluted pillars to the corners , the whole raised on turned feet, the whole decorated with original brass mounts and handles. France. C.1810
Height
158cm (62.20")
Width
75.5cm (29.72")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Date of Manufacture

Wakelin and Linfield has dated this French Empire Mahogany Semainier to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1221334
Dealers Internal Ref
0606
Wakelin and Linfield
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2026

Specialists in formal and country antique furniture and decorative items from 16th to 20th centuries

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Wakelin and Linfield Profile Page

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Wakelin and Linfield is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A tall mahogany semainier chest of drawers with seven brass-bordered drawer fronts, corner pilasters, and a brass gallery top.
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Archive I A tall mahogany semainier chest of drawers with seven brass-bordered drawer fronts, corner pilasters, and a brass gallery top.

Antique First Empire Period Semainier

Archive II A tall mahogany semainier chest of drawers with seven brass-bordered drawer fronts, corner pilasters, and a brass gallery top. View II
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Wakelin and Linfield
Telephone 07850 350829
Location
High Street
Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0AU
United Kingdom

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Tuesday to Saturdays
10:30 - 4:30

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Wakelin and Linfield
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A tall mahogany semainier chest of drawers with seven brass-bordered drawer fronts, corner pilasters, and a brass gallery top.
Antique First Empire Period Semainier
Ref: SA1221334
A tall mahogany semainier chest of drawers with seven brass-bordered drawer fronts, corner pilasters, and a brass gallery top.
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FAQs

A semainier is a French tall chest of drawers containing seven distinct drawers, historically created to store a different set of clothing or linens for each day of the week, derived from the French word semaine.

First Empire semainiers are constructed from flame mahogany or mahogany veneers, accentuated with brass or gilt-bronze (ormolu) mounts, side pilasters, and gallery tops.

Authentic First Empire pieces display Neoclassical symmetry, dark timber veneers, precise brass or ormolu moldings, fluted side columns, and original hand-cut dovetail joinery within the drawer construction.

A semainier functions as a vertical focal point in a bedroom, dressing room, or hallway, harmonising with modern neutral walls and contemporary lighting to complement its structured silhouette.

Dust the wood along the grain with a dry microfibre cloth and apply high-grade beeswax sparingly once or twice a year, ensuring metal mounts remain free of abrasive chemical cleaners.
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