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A Neo-rococo Swedish Serpentine Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Richie Perrott Antiques
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A Neo-rococo Swedish Serpentine Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

19th century
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A Neo-Rococo Swedish serpentine burr walnut chest of drawers, distinguished by exceptional book-matched burr walnut veneers polished to a deep, lustrous finish. The four seamless, handle-free drawers—typical of refined Scandinavian design—each operate with their own key, running smoothly and locking securely for personal items. A beautifully executed 19th-century piece that combines sculptural curves with practical, fully functioning storage.

Height 84cms x Width 99cms x Depth 59cms.

For inquiries, please feel free to reach out to Richard via email at richie.perrott@live.co.uk or call the office at 07912624065.

We offer a nationwide courier service for just £70, with exact quotes available upon order placement. Every purchase undergoes a thorough quality control check prior to dispatch, and delivery is typically within 1 to 3 weeks. To ensure a smooth delivery experience, kindly provide your phone number, and our courier will contact you to arrange a convenient time.

Showroom viewings at our workshop are available by appointment only.

In the unlikely event that you'd like to return an item, please note that all transportation costs will be the customer’s responsibility.

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Richie Perrott Antiques has dated this Swedish Burr Walnut Commode to the 19th Century.

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A Neo-Rococo Swedish serpentine burr walnut chest of drawers, distinguished by exceptional book-matched burr walnut veneers polished to a deep, lustrous finish.
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The four seamless, handle-free drawers—typical of refined Scandinavian design—each operate with their own key, running smoothly and locking securely for personal items.
Richie Perrott Antiques

A beautifully executed 19th-century piece that combines sculptural curves with practical, fully functioning storage.

fig 1. A Neo-Rococo Swedish chest of drawers featuring a serpentine front, highly figured burr walnut veneer, carved foliate corner pilasters, and four full-width drawers.
fig 1. A Neo-rococo Swedish Serpentine Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

Height 84cms x Width 99cms x Depth 59cms.

For inquiries, please feel free to reach out to Richard via email at richie.perrott@live.co.uk or call the office at 07912624065.

We offer a nationwide courier service for just £70, with exact quotes available upon order placement. Every purchase undergoes a thorough quality control check prior to dispatch, and delivery is typically within 1 to 3 weeks. To ensure a smooth delivery experience, kindly provide your phone number, and our courier will contact you to arrange a convenient time.

fig 2. A Neo-Rococo Swedish chest of drawers featuring a serpentine front, highly figured burr walnut veneer, carved foliate corner pilasters, and four full-width drawers.
fig 2. A Neo-rococo Swedish Serpentine Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers

Showroom viewings at our workshop are available by appointment only.

In the unlikely event that you'd like to return an item, please note that all transportation costs will be the customer’s responsibility.

Date of Manufacture

Richie Perrott Antiques has dated this Swedish Burr Walnut Commode to the 19th Century.

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A Neo-Rococo Swedish chest of drawers featuring a serpentine front, highly figured burr walnut veneer, carved foliate corner pilasters, and four full-width drawers.
A Neo-Rococo Swedish serpentine burr walnut chest of drawers
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Swedish Neo-Rococo furniture from the mid-nineteenth century combines French Rococo influences with traditional Scandinavian cabinetmaking. Common features include sinuous serpentine fronts, elaborate timber veneers such as burr walnut, and hand-carved floral or foliate pilasters.

These commodes are typically built with a solid softwood frame clad in decorative hardwood veneers, such as book-matched burr walnut. Drawers feature hand-cut dovetail joints, moulded dividers, and solid timber drawer linings to accommodate structural movement over time.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-sawed veneer thicknesses, hand-carved accents with slight symmetry variations, and original steel or brass locks with escutcheons. Inspecting the drawer backs and underside for hand-planed secondary timbers confirms period construction.

A highly figured burr walnut chest acts as a focal anchor when paired with neutral paint palettes and clean-lined contemporary artwork. Positioning modern ceramic lamps or glass decorative objects on top provides a visually balanced contrast against the textured wood grain.

Maintain burr walnut by dusting regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax paste annually along the grain. Keep the item away from direct sunlight, radiators, and areas with fluctuating humidity to prevent the veneer from lifting or cracking.
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