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Edwardian Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers
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Edwardian Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers

1900 - 1920
Sold 18 November 2025 · Sturmans Antiques
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A stylish Edwardian small proportioned figured walnut chest of drawers with brushing slide in George I style c.1900. Figured walnut book matched veneered top with crossbanded and moulded edge, sat over a serpentine front. Brushing slide sat below the surface with four graduated drawers below, each with matching figured book matched veneers and crossbanded edges to match the top. Original decorative engraved brass handles and original bracket feet to the base, walnut veneered sides. Presented in excellent condition with a rich colour and deep polish. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 24" wide x 16" deep x 33.5" high.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
40.5cm (15.94")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers to the Edwardian era.

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SA1125002
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Stock number CS253
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A stylish Edwardian small proportioned figured walnut chest of drawers with brushing slide in George I style c.1900.
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Figured walnut book matched veneered top with crossbanded and moulded edge, sat over a serpentine front.
Sturmans Antiques

Brushing slide sat below the surface with four graduated drawers below, each with matching figured book matched veneers and crossbanded edges to match the top. Original decorative engraved brass handles and original bracket feet to the base, walnut veneered sides. Presented in excellent condition with a rich colour and deep polish. Keep up to date via Instagram - sturmansantiques. Measures 24" wide x 16" deep x 33.5" high.

Please contact us with your postcode to obtain a quote for delivery of this item.

Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
61cm (24.02")
Depth
40.5cm (15.94")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1125002
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number CS253
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

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An Edwardian walnut serpentine chest of drawers featuring brass drop handles and a curved front profile.
Edwardian Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers
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An Edwardian walnut serpentine chest of drawers featuring brass drop handles and a curved front profile.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine front, Brass drop handles, Key escutcheons, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 85 cm (33 in) x W 61 cm (24 in) x D 40.5 cm (16 in)

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Edwardian furniture, produced during the reign of King Edward VII from 1901 to 1910, often combined lighter, more whimsical interpretations of eighteenth-century designs with an emphasis on craftsmanship and figured wood veneers.

These pieces typically utilized solid secondary woods like pine or oak, overlaid with decorative veneers such as walnut or mahogany, and featured hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawer construction.

Authentic items feature period-appropriate hardware, hand-cut joinery, natural timber shrinkage, and consistent patination on the interior surfaces that align with early twentieth-century manufacturing methods.

Placing a vintage wooden chest against a neutral or contrasting painted wall allows the rich timber grain to function as a focal point, pairing effectively with both minimalist and eclectic contemporary decor.

Maintain the timber by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dusting regularly with a dry cloth, and occasionally applying a microcrystalline wax to nourish the wood finish.
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