Late 20th Century Pair of Louis XV-Style Seven-Drawer Semainiers With Marble Tops

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Elegant matched pair of Louis XV-style semainiers featuring beautifully figured wood veneers, warm-toned marble tops, and refined gilt-brass detailing.

Each … Read more Elegant matched pair of Louis XV-style semainiers featuring beautifully figured wood veneers, warm-toned marble tops, and refined gilt-brass detailing.

Each tall, narrow chest features seven functional drawers, the traditional configuration associated with the French semainier form. The generously sized bottom drawer is cleverly designed with a faux double-drawer façade, maintaining the balanced rhythm of the chest while providing additional storage capacity.

The drawer fronts are framed with delicate molding and showcase richly figured veneers, each fitted with a classic brass ring pull. Decorative gilt-brass mounts accent the upper corners and shaped lower apron, while slender cabriole legs complete the graceful French-inspired silhouette.

Each chest is topped with a substantial molded-edge marble top, displaying attractive natural veining in warm cream and beige tones.

Their unusually tall and narrow proportions provide substantial drawer storage while occupying relatively little floor space. Inspired by the traditional French semainier—a chest associated with a drawer for each day of the week—these pieces are particularly well suited as lingerie chests or bedroom storage, but are equally attractive in a dressing room, hallway or living area.

The matched pair is especially desirable and offers excellent symmetry when placed on either side of a bed, doorway, window, fireplace, console or large artwork.

Style: Louis XV / French Traditional
Type: Semainier / Tall Lingerie Chest
Drawers: Seven functional drawers per chest; bottom drawer has a faux double-drawer façade
Materials: Figured wood veneers, marble and gilt-brass-tone metal
Quantity: 2
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