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19th Century Swedish Serpentine Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Debenham Antiques Ltd
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Debenham Antiques Ltd

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19th Century Swedish Serpentine Mahogany Chest of Drawers

19th century
Description

19th century swedish serpentine mahogany chest of drawers circa 1880.

Fine quality elegant swedish 19th century commode fitted with 4 graduating drawers which open on the key, which is typical for scandinavian furniture of this period.

Top surface with a deep serpentine shape and moulded edge.  flame mahogany drawer fronts with hand carved escutheons.  canted corners with applied carved acanthus leaf detailing.  standing on flat bun feet to the front and block feet to the reverse.

Good rich colour and patina, recently re-polished in our workshop.  1 small area of restoration to 1 lower side, minor surface marks

Physical Dimensions
Height
96.5cm (37.99")
Width
94.5cm (37.20")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated these Swedish Mahogany Chest Drawers to the 19th Century.

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SA1156506
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EA3584
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Description
19th century swedish serpentine mahogany chest of drawers circa 1880.
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Fine quality elegant swedish 19th century commode fitted with 4 graduating drawers which open on the key, which is typical for scandinavian furniture of this period.
Debenham Antiques Ltd
fig 1. A 19th-century Swedish mahogany chest of drawers with a serpentine front, four drawers, flame timber veneer, carved side accents, and turned feet.
fig 1. 19th Century Swedish Serpentine Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Top surface with a deep serpentine shape and moulded edge.  flame mahogany drawer fronts with hand carved escutheons.  canted corners with applied carved acanthus leaf detailing.  standing on flat bun feet to the front and block feet to the reverse.

Good rich colour and patina, recently re-polished in our workshop.  1 small area of restoration to 1 lower side, minor surface marks

Height
96.5cm (37.99")
Width
94.5cm (37.20")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated these Swedish Mahogany Chest Drawers to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1156506
Dealers Internal Ref
EA3584
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2012

We are a leading antique furniture dealer in the UK with over 60 years of experience.

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Archive I A 19th-century Swedish mahogany chest of drawers with a serpentine front, four drawers, flame timber veneer, carved side accents, and turned feet.

19TH CENTURY SWEDISH SERPENTINE MAHOGANY CHEST OF DRAWERS

Archive II A 19th-century Swedish mahogany chest of drawers with a serpentine front, four drawers, flame timber veneer, carved side accents, and turned feet. View II
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Archive V A 19th-century Swedish mahogany chest of drawers with a serpentine front, four drawers, flame timber veneer, carved side accents, and turned feet. View V
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Archive VIII A 19th-century Swedish mahogany chest of drawers with a serpentine front, four drawers, flame timber veneer, carved side accents, and turned feet. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century Swedish mahogany chest of drawers with a serpentine front, four drawers, flame timber veneer, carved side accents, and turned feet. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century Swedish mahogany chest of drawers with a serpentine front, four drawers, flame timber veneer, carved side accents, and turned feet. View X
Archive XI A 19th-century Swedish mahogany chest of drawers with a serpentine front, four drawers, flame timber veneer, carved side accents, and turned feet. View XI
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Debenham Antiques Ltd

Debenham Antiques Ltd
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73 High Street
Debenham
Suffolk
IP14 6QS
United Kingdom
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A 19th-century Swedish mahogany chest of drawers with a serpentine front, four drawers, flame timber veneer, carved side accents, and turned feet.
19TH CENTURY SWEDISH SERPENTINE MAHOGANY CHEST OF DRAWERS
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A 19th-century Swedish mahogany chest of drawers with a serpentine front, four drawers, flame timber veneer, carved side accents, and turned feet.
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Nineteenth-century Swedish furniture frequently adapted continental design influences, incorporating subtle serpentine curved fronts, flame mahogany veneers, and carved structural accents.

High-grade pieces were constructed using solid timber frames overlaid with flame mahogany or walnut veneers, featuring hand-cut dovetail drawer joints and carved wooden or metal escutcheons.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-sawn secondary timbers, slightly irregular dovetail joinery, original keyhole escutcheons, and natural age-related shrinkage along veneer panel joints.

Position a mahogany chest of drawers as a focal point in a hallway or bedroom, balancing rich wood tones with contemporary artwork, neutral textiles, and modern tabletop lighting.

Keep mahogany furniture away from direct heat sources and sunlight to avoid veneer cracking, and routinely apply a small amount of beeswax polish with a soft microfibre cloth.
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