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Small French 19th Century Kingwood Serpentine Commode
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Small French 19th Century Kingwood Serpentine Commode

19th century
Sold 2 September 2025 · Thakeham Furniture
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Beautiful small French 19th century kingwood serpentine commode. The marquetry top, with brass edge, over two drawers fitted with decorative brass handles. Raised on shaped feet. Inlaid with floral marquetry throughout, and with elegant ormolu mounts.

Circa. 1880

Date of Manufacture

Thakeham Furniture has dated this French Serpentine Commode to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Reference Numbers
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SA1143769
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7478
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Description
Beautiful small French 19th century kingwood serpentine commode. The marquetry top, with brass edge, over two drawers fitted with decorative brass handles. Raised on shaped feet. Inlaid with floral marquetry throughout, and with elegant ormolu mounts.

Circa. 1880

Date of Manufacture

Thakeham Furniture has dated this French Serpentine Commode to the 19th Century.

Height
86cm (33.86")
Width
70cm (27.56")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1143769
Dealers Internal Ref
7478
Thakeham Furniture
Thakeham Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2013

Specialists in fine georgian furniture

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Thakeham Furniture Profile Page

Trade Associations

Thakeham Furniture is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Tim, Belinda and Harriet Chavasse
Thakeham Furniture Ltd
Blakers Yard
Worthing Road
Dial Post
Nr Horsham
West Sussex
RH13 8NH
United Kingdom
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A small 19th-century French commode featuring a serpentine front, marquetry wood veneer, and chased brass mounts on slender cabriole legs.
Small French 19th century kingwood serpentine commode
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A small 19th-century French commode featuring a serpentine front, marquetry wood veneer, and chased brass mounts on slender cabriole legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Chateau
  • MaterialKingwood, brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine front, Marquetry inlay, Ormolu mounts, Cabriole legs
  • SizeH 86 cm (34 in) x W 70 cm (28 in) x D 41 cm (16 in)

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Nineteenth-century French commodes typically feature curved serpentine silhouettes, elaborate wood veneers, and classical brass or ormolu mounts inspired by earlier Louis XV and XVI designs.

These cabinets are constructed with a solid timber carcase, frequently overlaid with decorative exotic wood veneers such as kingwood and tulipwood, and assembled using traditional dovetail joints.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-cut dovetailing, natural wax finishes, hand-chased brass hardware, and timber shrinkage appropriate to age rather than machine-made uniformity.

Pairing this traditional wooden piece with minimalist modern surroundings creates a curated contrast, allowing the intricate wood grain and curved lines to function as a focal point.

Maintain antique wooden surfaces by keeping them away from direct sunlight and heat sources, and treat them periodically with traditional beeswax to nourish the timber.
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