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Antique Burr Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers
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Antique Burr Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers

1900 - 1920
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Description

Antique Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers

Item Code: LC1376

A fine quality antique walnut serpentine front chest of drawers, beautifully proportioned and standing on cabriole legs with carved shell knees and pad feet. The well-figured walnut veneers are book-matched across the drawer fronts, creating a stunning symmetrical grain pattern. The chest features four long graduated drawers, each with brass drop handles and escutcheons, and a shaped frieze enhancing its elegant silhouette.

Key Features:

* Elegant antique serpentine front chest of drawers

* Figured walnut veneers with book-matched drawer fronts

* Four graduated drawers with brass drop handles

* Cabriole legs with carved shell knees and pad feet

* Attractive shaped frieze and well-balanced proportions

* Excellent condition, ready for use

Dimensions:

* Width: 63 cm

* Depth: 46 cm

* Height: 78 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Declaration

FB Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Serpentine Chest to the 1920s.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA1184460
Dealers Internal Reference
LC1376A
Description
Antique Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers

Item Code: LC1376

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A fine quality antique walnut serpentine front chest of drawers, beautifully proportioned and standing on cabriole legs with carved shell knees and pad feet.
FB Antiques

The well-figured walnut veneers are book-matched across the drawer fronts, creating a stunning symmetrical grain pattern. The chest features four long graduated drawers, each with brass drop handles and escutcheons, and a shaped frieze enhancing its elegant silhouette.

fig 1. A burr walnut chest of drawers featuring a serpentine front, four drawers with brass drop handles, and carved cabriole legs.
fig 1. Antique Burr Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers

Key Features:

Elegant antique serpentine front chest of drawers

Figured walnut veneers with book-matched drawer fronts

Four graduated drawers with brass drop handles

Cabriole legs with carved shell knees and pad feet

Attractive shaped frieze and well-balanced proportions

Excellent condition, ready for use

Dimensions:

Width: 63 cm

Depth: 46 cm

Height: 78 cm

Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
63cm (24.80")
Depth
46cm (18.11")
Date of Manufacture

FB Antiques has dated this Burr Walnut Serpentine Chest to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1184460
Dealers Internal Ref
LC1376A
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A burr walnut chest of drawers featuring a serpentine front, four drawers with brass drop handles, and carved cabriole legs.
Antique Burr Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers
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A burr walnut chest of drawers featuring a serpentine front, four drawers with brass drop handles, and carved cabriole legs.
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Queen Anne style furniture, prevalent in the early eighteenth century, is characterised by graceful curves, cabriole legs, pad or ball-and-claw feet, and the extensive use of figured walnut veneers. Design elements prioritise subtle carved ornamentation, such as shell motifs, alongside refined proportions.

These chests were typically crafted using solid timber framingsuch as pine, oak, or beechcovered with high-figure veneers like burr walnut or mahogany. Secondary drawer timbers were frequently pine or oak, fitted with cast brass drop handles and escutcheons.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers, original oak or pine drawer linings showing hand-planed marks, and genuine surface patination. Original brass drop handles will often exhibit natural oxidisation and hand-chased details.

A figured walnut chest provides visual warmth and texture against modern neutral backdrop walls. Positioning modern table lamps or contemporary ceramic vessels on the top surface creates a balanced contrast between period woodwork and modern decor.

Preserve the finish by keeping the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber movement and fading. Apply a high-grade beeswax polish twice yearly along the direction of the wood grain, wiping away excess residue with a soft cotton cloth.
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