19th Century French Walnut Chest of Drawers

Name: 19th Century French Walnut Chest of Drawers
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1243854
Price: 2295 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectChest of Drawers
Period19th century
StyleFrench Louis Philippe
MaterialWalnut, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsOverhanging frieze drawer, ring pull handles, turned feet, brass escutcheons
SizeH 88 cm (35 in) x W 110 cm (43 in) x D 59 cm (23 in)

This nineteenth-century French Louis Philippe chest of drawers exhibits a warm brown walnut timber finish with a neat silhouette and clean lines. The piece incorporates an overhanging frieze drawer above three main drawers, fitted with decorative brass ring pull handles and central brass keyhole escutcheons, supported by round turned bun feet. Standing 88 cm high, 110 cm wide, and 59 cm deep, the unit provides generous storage capacity for household linens, clothing, or accessories. In a modern interior, the chest functions well within a bedroom, hallway, or living room, serving as a practical surface for display lamps, framed photographs, or decorative objects. The classic French styling integrates smoothly into both traditional and transitional domestic schemes while offering accessible daily storage.

FAQs

Originating in 19th-century France, Louis Philippe style furniture is characterised by clean lines, soft rounded corners, and subdued ornamentation. These chests typically feature an overhanging top frieze drawer positioned over lower drawers with simple brass hardware.

Cabinetmakers predominantly used solid native woods such as walnut, oak, and cherry, often assembled using hand-cut dovetail joinery and fitted with brass or bronze hardware.

Look for hand-planed secondary timbers inside the frame, authentic hand-cut dovetails on the drawer joints, original brass lock escutcheons, and natural age-related patination across the wood grain.

A French walnut commode serves as a grounded focal point in a hallway, bedroom, or living area, pairing effectively with contemporary artwork hung above and understated ceramic vessels placed on top.

Dust surfaces regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year following the wood grain, keeping the furniture away from direct heat sources to prevent timber movement.

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19th Century French Walnut Chest of Drawers