Huge late 19th C French bank of drapers drawers. 1890.

Internal drawer dimension -

51.5cm W x 53.5cm D x 27.5cm H

Reference: 7553

Dimensions

127 inches (323 cms) Wide

25.5 inches (65 cms) Deep

38 inches (97 cms) High

Physical Dimensions

Height

97cm (38.19")

Width

323cm (127.17")

Depth

65cm (25.59")

Declaration

Arcadia Antiques has dated these French Bank of Drawers to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA926426

Dealers Internal Reference

7553

Description

Huge late 19th C French bank of drapers drawers. 1890.

Internal drawer dimension -

51.5cm W x 53.5cm D x 27.5cm H

Reference: 7553

Dimensions

127 inches (323 cms) Wide

25.5 inches (65 cms) Deep

38 inches (97 cms) High

Physical Dimensions

Height

97cm (38.19")

Width

323cm (127.17")

Depth

65cm (25.59")

Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated these French Bank of Drawers to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA926426

Dealers Internal Ref

7553

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Arcadia Antiques

Telephone 07768 666 833 or 01926 611923

Location

Westfields Farm
Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL

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Items For Sale 698

Items Sold 6,142

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Location: Westfields Farm, Fosse Way, Radford Semele, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1XL,

Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/arcadia

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A bank of drapers drawers is a large commercial storage unit originally designed for nineteenth-century fabric shops and haberdasheries to hold bolts of cloth, ribbons, and tailoring supplies.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid hardwoods or softwoods, such as pine, oak, or fruitwood, featuring framed drawer construction and durable tops to withstand daily retail use.

Authentic examples feature uniform multi-drawer configurations, hand-dovetailed drawer joints, evidence of original paint layers or wood wear around the handles, and long, low proportions suited for retail counters.

This type of unit serves effectively as a kitchen island, dining room sideboard, or hallway storage console, providing substantial drawer capacity and a flat surface for display.

Clean surfaces gently using a soft, dry lint-free cloth and apply clear beeswax polish occasionally to preserve remaining paint finish and protect exposed wood from drying.