19th Century French Mahogany Chest of Drawers

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This is a very fine quality French chest of drawers constructed in the Louis Philippe period, around 1860.

Sitting on … Read more This is a very fine quality French chest of drawers constructed in the Louis Philippe period, around 1860.

Sitting on top is the free-standing 18 mm thick beautiful variegated grey and white marble with a moulded outer edge.

The chest has five drawers all constructed in oak with the top and bottom drawer concealed. The inside of the top drawer is divided into three sections. The four top drawers all have working lever locks and key.

The fronts of the drawers are all veneered in a stunning flame mahogany with the top drawer decorated with carved floral leaf decoration and raised fine mouldings.

Flanking each side are turned and carved decorative corners running the full length of the chest. The flame mahogany continues to both sides in a book-matched design.

The chest stands on moulded front feet and block feet to the rear.

Height: 99.5 cm
Width: 128 cm
Depth: 56 cm
Marble thickness: 18 mm See less