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ANTIQUE #SA1171030

Superb Quality Late 19th Century Serpentine Commode In The Chippendale Style & Of Large Proportions

£8,500    $11,202    €9,664
A superb quality late 19th century (circa 1900) serpentine commode in the Chippendale style of large proportions and of fine patina.
 
This commode consists of a serpentine shaped mahogany top with moulded edge leading down to three serpentine shaped graduated drawers of superb curl mahogany veneer all with exceptional quality brass handles and escutcheons of large proportions, the drawers all cockbeaded with oak drawer linings.
 
The commode having rounded corners to either side of the drawers with serpentine shaped sides of plum pudding mahogany veneer.
 
The commode rests on a finely carved base of serpentine form with central carved cartouche of Rococo influence with rocaille (shell) and scrolling carved decoration along the front and sides leading down to four cabriole legs, each with acanthus carved decoration to the knee and terminating with a pad foot.
 
It is unusual to find a commode or chest of drawers of this quality with the proportions of an 18th century period piece ...
Antique SA1171030 shown on this page was made in 1900. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1900
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LVS Decorative Arts
Suffolk
United Kingdom
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