A tall and Elegant 19th Century Regency chest of
drawers Mahogany Chiffonier also chiffonnier. Its name comes directly from a
French piece of furniture , In British usage a chiffonier is similar to a
sideboard , but differentiated by its smaller size . Beautiful Knobs , handles,
and escutcheons brass . An exquisite Early 19th century Semainier cabinet with
Eight drawers PLUS Two Pullout Encastré Drawers one at the bottom and one at
the top , ormolu pulls keyhole with Lock and Key to lock and secure all Eight
Drawers for privacy and private items , yet with the liberty to open the top
drawer and the bottom drawer. The balance of lines has been finessed to
perfection . In a living room with a bibelot or vase on top , in a library to
organize files and lock it for privacy . In a bedroom as a chest of drawers . Antique Dealer Los
Angeles West Hollywood Melrose Ave La Cienega . See detailed pictures of the
lock part , some restoration work over the centuries reinforcing the function
of locking the drawers . C. 1825