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18th Century Walnut Serpentine Commode
Arcadia Antiques
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18th Century Walnut Serpentine Commode

18th century
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18th C Northern European walnut serpentine commode. 1770.

Reference: 8174

Dimensions

52 inches (132 cms) Wide

26.5 inches (67 cms) Deep

37.5 inches (95 cms) High

Physical Dimensions
Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
132cm (51.97")
Depth
67cm (26.38")
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Arcadia Antiques has dated this Antique Walnut Serpentine Commode to the 18th Century.

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SA1035230
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8174
Description
18th C Northern European walnut serpentine commode. 1770.

Reference: 8174

Dimensions

52 inches (132 cms) Wide

26.5 inches (67 cms) Deep

37.5 inches (95 cms) High

Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
132cm (51.97")
Depth
67cm (26.38")
Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Antique Walnut Serpentine Commode to the 18th Century.

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SA1035230
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8174
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An 18th-century walnut serpentine commode featuring three long drawers with ornate brass handles and keyhole escutcheons, standing on turned bun feet.
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Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL
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An 18th-century walnut serpentine commode featuring three long drawers with ornate brass handles and keyhole escutcheons, standing on turned bun feet.
18th Century Walnut Serpentine Commode
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An 18th-century walnut serpentine commode featuring three long drawers with ornate brass handles and keyhole escutcheons, standing on turned bun feet.
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A serpentine commode is a low cabinet or chest of drawers featuring a wave-like, undulating front profile that originated in Continental Europe during the 18th century. Popularised during the Rococo and Georgian eras, these pieces combine functional storage with sophisticated architectural curves.

Master cabinetmakers typically constructed these chests using solid oak or pine carcasses veneered with high-figure walnut, burr walnut, or marquetry panels. Hand-forged brass escutcheons, cast brass handles, and hand-dovetailed drawer joints are hallmark features of authentic 18th-century construction.

Authentic period commodes exhibit signs of hand-craftsmanship, including uneven dovetail joints, hand-sawn timber marks on cabinet backs, and natural wood shrinkage along veneer joints. Additionally, original brass mounts usually show hand-chased details and dark oxidisation on their reverse sides.

An antique walnut commode serves as a dramatic focal point in an entryway, dining area, or master bedroom. Balance its rich grain and curved silhouette by pairing it with clean-lined contemporary artwork above and minimalistic ceramic lamps or brass accessories on top.

Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and central heating radiators to prevent veneer cracking or timber movement. Clean surfaces gently with a soft microfibre cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the timber and maintain the original patina.
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