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Antique Mahogany Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers with Pull-out Writing Slide
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Antique Mahogany Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers with Pull-out Writing Slide

1900 - 1920
Sold 20 November 2025 · Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
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Description

A fine quality antique mahogany serpentine front chest of drawers

This elegant piece features a beautifully shaped serpentine front, crisp carved detailing to the edges, and retains its original ornate brass handles.

The chest consists of three short drawers over three full-width drawers, offering ample storage. Above the drawers is a pull-out writing slide with a tooled leather inset, making this piece both practical and decorative.

The top has a refined carved edge, while the sides are panelled with subtle reeded decoration. The rich mahogany grain has aged to a warm patina, enhancing the overall charm of the piece.

Perfect for use in a bedroom, hallway, study, or living room, this is a versatile and timeless item of furniture.

? Key Features:

19th Century antique mahogany serpentine chest

Pull-out writing slide with green tooled leather inset

Three short drawers over three full-width drawers

Original ornate brass handles

Beautiful carved top edge and serpentine shape

Warm patina and excellent presence

Dimensions - height 85cm x width 105cm x depth 54cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
105cm (41.34")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Declaration

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers to the 1910s.

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SA1170557
Description
A fine quality antique mahogany serpentine front chest of drawers
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This elegant piece features a beautifully shaped serpentine front, crisp carved detailing to the edges, and retains its original ornate brass handles.
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
fig 1. An antique mahogany serpentine front chest of drawers featuring brass swing handles, multiple storage tiers, and a pull-out writing slide.
fig 1. Antique Mahogany Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers with Pull-out Writing Slide

The chest consists of three short drawers over three full-width drawers, offering ample storage. Above the drawers is a pull-out writing slide with a tooled leather inset, making this piece both practical and decorative.

fig 2. An antique mahogany serpentine front chest of drawers featuring brass swing handles, multiple storage tiers, and a pull-out writing slide.
fig 2. Antique Mahogany Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers with Pull-out Writing Slide

The top has a refined carved edge, while the sides are panelled with subtle reeded decoration. The rich mahogany grain has aged to a warm patina, enhancing the overall charm of the piece.

Perfect for use in a bedroom, hallway, study, or living room, this is a versatile and timeless item of furniture.

fig 3. An antique mahogany serpentine front chest of drawers featuring brass swing handles, multiple storage tiers, and a pull-out writing slide.
fig 3. Antique Mahogany Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers with Pull-out Writing Slide

? Key Features:

19th Century antique mahogany serpentine chest

Pull-out writing slide with green tooled leather inset

Three short drawers over three full-width drawers

Original ornate brass handles

Beautiful carved top edge and serpentine shape

Warm patina and excellent presence

Dimensions - height 85cm x width 105cm x depth 54cm

Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
105cm (41.34")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1170557
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2012
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Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Telephone 01446 744271 or 07973 734452
Location
Unit 15
Palmers Vale Business Centre
Palmerston Road
Barry
Glamorgan
CF63 2XA
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/hawkinsbrothersantiques
Verified Since Oct 2012
Items For Sale 143
Items Sold 954
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
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An antique mahogany serpentine front chest of drawers featuring brass swing handles, multiple storage tiers, and a pull-out writing slide.
Antique Mahogany Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers with Pull-Out Writing Slide
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An antique mahogany serpentine front chest of drawers featuring brass swing handles, multiple storage tiers, and a pull-out writing slide.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine front, Brass drop handles, Fluted pilasters, Dovetailed drawers
  • SizeH 85 cm (33 in) x W 105 cm (41 in) x D 54 cm (21 in)

FAQs

Serpentine fronts emerged during the mid-to-late 18th century, showcasing the mastery of cabinet makers in working with curved timber to create dynamic, fluid silhouettes.

These pieces typically feature solid and veneered mahogany over a secondary timber such as oak or pine, constructed using hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the interior timber oxidation, hand-cut dovetails, backboard construction, and the consistency of the secondary woods used in drawer linings.

Pairing this classic wooden form with minimalist modern art or sleek lighting creates a balanced contrast between historical craftsmanship and current interior design.

Maintain the timber by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources, applying occasional applications of natural beeswax, and avoiding silicone-based polishes.
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