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George III Style Satinwood and Marquetry Inlaid Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers
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George III Style Satinwood and Marquetry Inlaid Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers

19th century
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Circa 1850. George III style satinwood and marquetry inlaid serpentine front chest of drawers. The serpentine top with satinwood banding and a large central inlaid shell above two short and two long graduated drawers with crossbanding and foliate marquetry inlaid in exotic woods. The sides with simple inlay and all supported on original, elegant French bracket feet.

Physical Dimensions
Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
103cm (40.55")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated these Satinwood Serpentine Chest Drawers to the 1850s.

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SA1192220
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35100
Description
Circa 1850. George III style satinwood and marquetry inlaid serpentine front chest of drawers.
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The serpentine top with satinwood banding and a large central inlaid shell above two short and two long graduated drawers with crossbanding and foliate marquetry inlaid in exotic woods.
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The sides with simple inlay and all supported on original, elegant French bracket feet.

Height
93cm (36.61")
Width
103cm (40.55")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated these Satinwood Serpentine Chest Drawers to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1192220
Dealers Internal Ref
35100
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Archive I A George III style serpentine front chest of drawers featuring satinwood and floral marquetry inlay with brass ring handles.

George III Style Satinwood and Marquetry Inlaid Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers

Archive II A George III style serpentine front chest of drawers featuring satinwood and floral marquetry inlay with brass ring handles. View II
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A George III style serpentine front chest of drawers featuring satinwood and floral marquetry inlay with brass ring handles.
George III style satinwood and marquetry inlaid serpentine front chest of drawers
Ref: SA1192220
A George III style serpentine front chest of drawers featuring satinwood and floral marquetry inlay with brass ring handles.
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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorge III Style
  • MaterialSatinwood, Mahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine front, Floral marquetry, Brass ring handles, Splayed feet
  • SizeH 93 cm (37 in) x W 103 cm (41 in) x D 55 cm (22 in)

This George III style chest of drawers from 1850 has a serpentine front and combines warm brown satinwood, mahogany and other exotic woods with brass hardware. The top features satinwood banding and a central inlaid shell above two short and two long graduated drawers, decorated with crossbanding and intricate foliate marquetry. The sides display simple inlay, while the piece stands on original French bracket feet. The brass hardware includes circular drop ring handles mounted on decorative backplates, and the exterior shows a polished wooden finish with natural grain variations. Practical in size at 93 cm high, 103 cm wide and 55 cm deep, this chest provides functional storage surface and drawer space. It suits placement in a traditional bedroom, a grand hallway or a formal living room, functioning both as a decorative focal point and a practical storage unit in a home today.

FAQs

Preserve the timber by dusting regularly with a soft dry microfibre cloth, avoiding direct sunlight or radiator heat sources, and applying a high-grade beeswax polish sparingly twice a year.

Position the piece as a focal point against a neutral plaster or dark painted wall, pairing it with clean-lined ceramic lamps, abstract artwork, or modern mirrors to balance the intricate inlay work.

Look for hand-sawn veneer thickness, hand-cut dovetails on drawer linings, authentic brass hardware cast with historical motifs, and natural age-related shrink lines along timber joints.

Artisans utilised primary woods such as satinwood, mahogany, and rosewood over oak or pine carcasses, employing hand-cut dovetail joints, brass ring handles, and decorative floral veneer inlays.

Emerging in the late 18th century, George III serpentine chests feature a curved wave-like front profile, precise timber crossbanding, and intricate marquetry detailing influenced by Chippendale and Hepplewhite designs.
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