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Expertly handcrafted during the Belle Époque period, this beautiful chest combines refined French design with exceptional practicality, making it a striking addition to both traditional and contemporary interiors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted with beautifully figured walnut veneers, the chest features spectacular \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebookmatched drawer fronts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that showcase the natural beauty of the timber. The elegant arrangement of multiple smaller drawers surrounding two generous central drawers, together with the wide lower drawers, provides an abundance of storage for clothing, linens, jewellery, accessories or important household items.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally known as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esemainier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elingerie chest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this style of furniture was designed to organise personal belongings while adding sophistication to the bedroom or dressing room. Today, its versatile layout also makes it perfect for use in living rooms, hallways, home offices or boutique interiors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGraceful cabriole legs finished with brass sabots, original brass ring drop handles and finely turned drawer knobs complete the elegant silhouette. The warm walnut patina and superb craftsmanship ensure this is a genuine one-of-a-kind antique that will be admired for generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic French Belle Époque design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDating from approximately 1890–1910\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautifully figured walnut veneers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStriking bookmatched drawer fronts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional semainier (lingerie chest) layout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMultiple drawers providing exceptional storage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal brass ring drop handles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal turned drawer knobs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElegant cabriole legs with brass sabots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich warm antique patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for bedrooms, dressing rooms, hallways or living spaces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne-of-a-kind antique piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate Dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: Approx. 145 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: Approx. 108 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth: Approx. 54 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements are approximate and provided as a guide only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a genuine antique piece and therefore displays age-related marks, knocks and signs of previous use, all of which add to its authenticity, charm and character. It remains in very good antique condition overall, with beautiful colour throughout and outstanding figured walnut veneers. Please study all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelivery is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the purchase price.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease contact us with your postcode before purchasing for an accurate courier quotation. 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