Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Style Walnut Oak Parquetry Semainier

Description

A vintage French Provincial walnut and oak semainier chest of drawers.

Hand-crafted in France in the mid-20th century, high quality … more A vintage French Provincial walnut and oak semainier chest of drawers.

Hand-crafted in France in the mid-20th century, high quality solid wood construction, finished in elegantly sophisticated Louis XV taste, having a stunning matched parquetry top framed by delicate cross-banded border with serpentine shaped front and molded edge, over proportionally tall case fitted with six dovetailed drawers affixed with ornate patinated gilt bronze pulls, flanked by highly figured walnut recessed paneled sides, hand carved fiolate shell motif scalloped apron, rising on cabriole legs ending in whorl feet in the front and sturdy shaped block feet rear. circa 1940s-1960s

Dimensions: (approx)
44" High, 27.5" Wide, 16" Deep

As warm and attractive as it is functional, having the ideal size and proportions for a variety of uses, including as a bedroom commode / dresser, large lingerie chest, placed in the hall as a linen console or office as a storage cabinet, to name just a few.

Great original antique / vintage condition with nicely aged soft warm mellow patina. May have minor wear consistent with age and use. Delivered cleaned, waxed, with hand rubbed polished French patina finish, ready for immediate use and generational enjoyment! less