Semainier / Tall Narrow Chest of Drawers 19th Century

Name: Semainier / Tall Narrow Chest of Drawers
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1242719
Price: 2295 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectChests of Drawers
Period19th century
StyleFrench Provincial
MaterialEbonised Wood, Marble, Metal
ColourBlack
MotifsSeven drawers, Marble top, Fluted pilasters, Turned knobs

This mid 19th century French Provincial semainier tall narrow chest of drawers from the Napoleon III period dates to circa 1870. The piece has an ebonised black wood finish with visible red undertones and stands 154 cm high, 85 cm wide, and 42.5 cm deep. It incorporates seven graduated moulded drawers providing one for each day of the week, topped with a dark marble surface. Additional details include fluted pilasters, turned wooden drawer knobs, keyholes on each drawer front, and small rounded feet. The chest serves as a practical storage unit for clothing, linens, or accessories within a bedroom, dressing room, or hallway. The vertical proportions make it well-suited for placement in compact spaces while offering substantial vertical capacity.

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A semainier is a tall, narrow French chest of drawers traditionally designed with seven drawers, one for each day of the week. Originating in 18th-century France, it provided compact vertical storage for clothing, linens, or accessories.

Antique semainiers were often constructed from hardwoods such as walnut, oak, or fruitwood, frequently finished with French polish, painted lacquer, or ebonised surfaces. Many examples feature fitted marble tops and hand-dovetailed drawer joints.

Authentic pieces typically showcase hand-carved drawer runners, original brass or wooden knobs, hand-cut dovetail joinery, and natural wear along the moulding edges. The presence of seven distinct drawers with proportional graduated sizing is a key indicator of the form.

A semainier works well in compact spaces like alcoves, dressing rooms, or narrow hallways due to its slim footprint. Top the surface with understated ceramics, a table lamp, or framed artwork to complement contemporary design schemes.

Clean the marble surface using a soft damp cloth with pH-neutral soap, avoiding acidic cleaners that damage natural stone. Preserve the painted or ebonised wooden body by dusting with a dry microfibre cloth and applying specialised furniture wax when required.

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