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A Lovely 19thc Kingwood Serpentine Chest of Drawers

19th century
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A Lovely Kingwood Chest of Drawers from early 19th Century with four good sized drawers, original handles and inlay decoration with swept feet

Physical Dimensions
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
112cm (44.09")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Declaration

Marlborough Antiques & Interiors has dated these Kingwood Serpentine Chest Drawers to the 19th Century.

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SA1198541
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Description
A Lovely Kingwood Chest of Drawers from early 19th Century with four good sized drawers, original handles and inlay decoration with swept feet
Height
88cm (34.65")
Width
112cm (44.09")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Date of Manufacture

Marlborough Antiques & Interiors has dated these Kingwood Serpentine Chest Drawers to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1198541
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Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
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We display a variety of antiques at all price levels, including furniture, paintings and other decorative items

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Archive I A nineteenth-century kingwood chest of drawers featuring a serpentine curved front, chevron parquetry veneers, brass ring handles, and four full-width drawers. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Lovely 19thc Kingwood Serpentine Chest of Drawers

Archive II A nineteenth-century kingwood chest of drawers featuring a serpentine curved front, chevron parquetry veneers, brass ring handles, and four full-width drawers. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century kingwood chest of drawers featuring a serpentine curved front, chevron parquetry veneers, brass ring handles, and four full-width drawers. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century kingwood chest of drawers featuring a serpentine curved front, chevron parquetry veneers, brass ring handles, and four full-width drawers. View IV
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A nineteenth-century kingwood chest of drawers featuring a serpentine curved front, chevron parquetry veneers, brass ring handles, and four full-width drawers.
A Lovely 19thc Kingwood Serpentine Chest of Drawers
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A nineteenth-century kingwood chest of drawers featuring a serpentine curved front, chevron parquetry veneers, brass ring handles, and four full-width drawers.
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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century French
  • MaterialKingwood, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine front, Chevron parquetry, Ring pull handles, Keyhole escutcheons
  • SizeH 88 cm (35 in) x W 112 cm (44 in) x D 66 cm (26 in)

This nineteenth-century French chest of drawers is constructed from warm brown kingwood with distinct chevron parquetry veneer work across the four full-width drawers. The piece exhibits a serpentine curved front profile complemented by swept bracket feet at the base. Each drawer is fitted with matching circular brass ring pull handles and small central keyhole escutcheons. The wood displays varied natural grain patterns arranged in outward-pointing chevrons meeting symmetrically at the vertical center of the piece. The overall dimensions measure 88 cm high, 112 cm wide, and 66 cm deep. Such a practical case piece fits well in a bedroom, dressing room, or living space as a storage surface for clothing or household linens. The flat upper surface provides display space for lamps, framed photographs, or decorative objects. The structured drawer configuration helps organise everyday items while maintaining a decorative presence within traditional or classic interior schemes.

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Serpentine furniture features a distinctive undulating double-curved front facade, a design popularized during the 18th and 19th centuries across France and Britain. Kingwood, a rich exotic timber prized for its dark violet-brown grain and contrast, was frequently employed by master cabinetmakers as a fine decorative veneer on these prominent storage pieces.

These chests were typically constructed with a solid hardwood or softwood frame, overlayed with cut kingwood veneers laid in decorative chevron or parquetry patterns. Drawers were joined using hand-cut dovetails, accompanied by cast brass escutcheons and drop handles.

Authentic period pieces exhibit signs of hand-sawing on drawer linings, hand-cut dovetail joints, genuine age-related oxidisation on the timber underside, and natural shrinkage cracks along secondary woods. Cast brass hardware will also show slight irregularities consistent with hand-finishing techniques.

A serpentine chest serves as a grounding focal point in contemporary spaces when paired with clean-lined contemporary artwork or modern lighting above. The rich grain of kingwood provides warm texture, anchoring minimal or neutral color schemes.

Preserve the finish by positioning the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent veneer lifting or fading. Clean surfaces with a soft, lint-free cloth and apply high-quality beeswax sparingly once or twice a year to nourish the timber.
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