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Georgian Serpentine Chest of Drawers 93.5cm High
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Georgian Serpentine Chest of Drawers 93.5cm High

18th century
For Sale by Millers Antiques
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A well proportioned 18th century mahogany chest of three graduated drawers, standing on bracket feet, with brass handles. The chest is in very good condition with free running drawers and a lovely colour, with a good shape to the front and the sides.

Dated 1780.

Currently free UK mainland delivery available.

Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Serpentine Chest to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 08497826
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques Date18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 225-250 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 18TH CENTURY:
Hand-cut dovetails with narrow pins: bench cabinet work of the late eighteenth century.
Canted front corners with inlaid banding: typical Hepplewhite styling.
Shrinkage along drawer bottom joints: natural drying of timber over many decades.
Oval stamped brass backplates: fittings of the late eighteenth century.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
93.5cm (36.81")
Width
123cm (48.43")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Reference Numbers
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SA1071118
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Millers Antiques 1-5 Church Street, Wooler. Northumberland NE716BZ.

Telephone 01668282308 or 07714332441

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Description
A well proportioned 18th century mahogany chest of three graduated drawers, standing on bracket feet, with brass handles.
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The chest is in very good condition with free running drawers and a lovely colour, with a good shape to the front and the sides.
Millers Antiques

Dated 1780.

Currently free UK mainland delivery available.

Date of Manufacture

Millers Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Serpentine Chest to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 08497826
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques dating18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 225-250 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 18th Century:
Hand-cut dovetails with narrow pins: bench cabinet work of the late eighteenth century.
Canted front corners with inlaid banding: typical Hepplewhite styling.
Shrinkage along drawer bottom joints: natural drying of timber over many decades.
Oval stamped brass backplates: fittings of the late eighteenth century.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
93.5cm (36.81")
Width
123cm (48.43")
Depth
63cm (24.80")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1071118
Millers Antiques
Millers Antiques
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Antiques since 1947.

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A Georgian dark mahogany chest of drawers with a serpentine curved front, three long drawers fitted with brass oval handles, standing on bracket feet.
Georgian Serpentine Chest of Drawers 93.5cm High
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A Georgian dark mahogany chest of drawers with a serpentine curved front, three long drawers fitted with brass oval handles, standing on bracket feet.
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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine front, Bracket feet, Brass oval handles, Graduated drawers
  • SizeH 93.5 cm (37 in) x W 123 cm (48 in) x D 63 cm (25 in)

This 18th century Georgian serpentine chest of drawers displays a dark brown mahogany construction with a smooth polished finish and visible vertical grain patterns on the side panels. The piece features three graduated drawers arranged with two short upper drawers and two longer lower drawers, all fitted with paired brass oval drop handles and circular backplates. The serpentine shaped front curves gracefully above a shaped apron, supported by bracket feet at each corner. The chest measures 93.5 cm high by 123 cm wide and 63 cm deep, providing generous storage capacity. In a contemporary home, this traditional English country house chest works well as a bedroom storage unit or as a statement sideboard in a hallway or living room. The smooth timber surface provides an ideal display area for lamps, photographs or decorative objects, while the deep drawers accommodate clothing, linens or household items with ease. The classic mahogany tone complements traditional and transitional interiors alike, bringing enduring style and practical utility to everyday living spaces.

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A Georgian serpentine chest of drawers is an 18th-century storage piece featuring a distinctly curved front profile that arcs outwards in the centre and recedes at the sides. Popularised during the mid-to-late Georgian period, this design requires high technical skill to shape the drawer fronts and carcass.

These chests were typically constructed using solid mahogany or mahogany veneers over a oak or pine secondary carcass. Secondary woods were used for the interior drawer linings, whilst brass handles and escutcheons were fitted to the exterior.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut dovetail joints inside the drawers, irregular drawer bottoms, and evidence of historical hand-planing on secondary woods. The brass hardware often displays subtle cast imperfections and natural surface oxidisation.

A dark mahogany chest provides grounding contrast when placed against pale, neutral walls or contemporary limewash finishes. Styling the top surface with modern ceramic vessels, contemporary artwork, or minimalist lighting balances the historical timber with clean lines.

Maintain a consistent indoor temperature and humidity level to prevent timber movement or shrinkage. Apply a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year using a soft cloth, and position the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources.
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