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19th Century Serpentine Painted Commode.
Ruby Antiques
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19th Century Serpentine Painted Commode.

19th century
For Sale by Ruby Antiques
Description

Very attractive and decorative three drawer commode English made in the French Style in good condition with Serpentine shape front and sides good looking piece and also useful.

38.75 inches high x 47.5 inches wide x 23.75 inches deep. Any questions please phone 07733 264767.

Physical Dimensions
Height
98.5cm (38.78")
Width
121cm (47.64")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
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Ruby Antiques has dated this Painted Serpentine Commode Chest to the 19th Century.

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SA1145518
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Description
Very attractive and decorative three drawer commode English made in the French Style in good condition with Serpentine shape front and sides good looking piece and also useful.

38.75 inches high x 47.5 inches wide x 23.75 inches deep. Any questions please phone 07733 264767.

Height
98.5cm (38.78")
Width
121cm (47.64")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

Ruby Antiques has dated this Painted Serpentine Commode Chest to the 19th Century.

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A nineteenth-century cream painted serpentine commode featuring three drawers with rococo style relief carvings and brass handles.
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Archive I A nineteenth-century cream painted serpentine commode featuring three drawers with rococo style relief carvings and brass handles.

19th Century Serpentine painted commode.

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Telephone 07733 264 767
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Dawes Farm
Taunton Road
Bridgewater
Somerset
TA6 6PS
United Kingdom
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A nineteenth-century cream painted serpentine commode featuring three drawers with rococo style relief carvings and brass handles.
19th Century Serpentine painted commode.
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A nineteenth-century cream painted serpentine commode featuring three drawers with rococo style relief carvings and brass handles.
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A serpentine commode is a cabinet or chest of drawers featuring a distinctive curved front that bows outwards in the centre and recedes towards the sides. Popularised during the 18th century, this design emphasizes fluid lines and ornate carvings.

Pieces from this period were typically built using solid hardwoods like oak or pine for the internal structure, coated in paint or gesso finishes, and fitted with hand-cast brass hardware.

Authentic period examples generally display hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, hand-carved timber detailing, cast brass or bronze handles, and subtle wear or historic repainting consistent with age.

Positioning a painted commode in a hallway, bedroom, or living area provides a sculptural focal point. Combining its ornate carved profile with modern artwork above creates a balanced aesthetic.

Dust painted surfaces regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth. Avoid using abrasive cleanings chemicals, excess moisture, or harsh polish that could deteriorate historic paint coatings.
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