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Serpentine Fronted Georgian Style Chest
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Serpentine Fronted Georgian Style Chest

1900 - 1920
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Circa 1920. A good serpentine fronted George III style mahogany chest of drawers, the top with book matched flame mahogany, with stylish broad banding, and a moulded fore-edge, with a brush and slide beneath the top, with four serpentine fronted graduating drawers, drawers graduate from top to bottom. The drawers with cross banding, cast brass swan neck handles with elegant circular back plates, the for- edge of the chest is chamfered, beneath the bottom drawer there are mouldings, all resting on four elegant French splayed bracket feet.

Physical Dimensions
Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
100cm (39.37")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this Georgian Serpentine Mahogany Chest to the 1920s.

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SA1016189
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32803
Description
Circa 1920. A good serpentine fronted George III style mahogany chest of drawers, the top with book matched flame mahogany, with stylish broad banding, and a moulded fore-edge, with a brush and slide beneath the top, with four serpentine fronted graduating drawers, drawers graduate from top to bottom. The drawers with cross banding, cast brass swan neck handles with elegant circular back plates, the for- edge of the chest is chamfered, beneath the bottom drawer there are mouldings, all resting on four elegant French splayed bracket feet.
Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
100cm (39.37")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Georgian Serpentine Mahogany Chest to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1016189
Dealers Internal Ref
32803
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A Georgian style serpentine-fronted mahogany chest featuring four graduated drawers with brass swan-neck handles and bracket feet.
Serpentine Fronted Georgian Style Chest
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A Georgian style serpentine-fronted mahogany chest featuring four graduated drawers with brass swan-neck handles and bracket feet.
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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorgian Style
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine front, Swan-neck handles, Bracket feet, Graduated drawers
  • SizeH 92 cm (36 in) x W 100 cm (39 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

This serpentine fronted chest of drawers follows the Georgian style and dates from 1920. Constructed from mahogany, the piece displays a warm brown timber colour with bookmatched flame veneer on the top surface. The design incorporates four graduated drawers fitted with cast brass swan-neck handles and circular back plates, alongside shaped bracket feet. Moulded details trace the edges and base, while keyhole escutcheons appear on the drawer fronts. Practical dimensions measure 92 cm high, 100 cm wide, and 53 cm deep. Position this chest of drawers in a bedroom, hallway, or living room as a functional storage surface. The top provides space for lamps, framed photographs, or decorative objects, while the four drawers hold clothing, linens, or household accessories. The traditional proportions suit both historic interiors and modern country house schemes.

FAQs

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish annually to protect the French polish finish. Keep the furniture away from direct heat sources and radiators to prevent veneer movement and wood splitting.

A serpentine chest serves as a visual focal point when paired with modern artwork or clean-lined table lamps. The warm tone of mahogany contrasts effectively against muted contemporary wall shades such as sage green, deep navy, or off-white.

Authentic period chests display irregular hand-cut dovetails, tool marks on unexposed rear panels, and natural wear around original lock mechanisms. The timber typically exhibits subtle shrinkage lines along grain boundaries and genuine oxidisation on brass hardware.

Traditional serpentine chests are constructed using hardwood frames layered with highly figured timber veneers, such as flame mahogany. Secondary timbers like oak or pine are used for internal drawer linings, joined with hand-cut dovetails and fitted with cast brass handles.

Serpentine-front design originated in 18th-century Europe, featuring a gentle wave shape where the central section curves outwards flanked by concave sides. In Georgian furniture, this profile was typically rendered in rich mahogany or walnut to highlight timber grain and craftsmanship.
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