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18th Century Serpentine Commode
Hesketh Antiques
for sale €2,925     $3,175
£2,500

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18th Century Serpentine Commode

18th century
For Sale by Hesketh Antiques
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An 18th century French serpentine commode. Crafted from solid oak, later painted, bun feet and original locks and escutcheons. Gentle wear and a soft patina consistent with age enhance its quiet understated character.

Physical Dimensions
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
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Hesketh Antiques has dated this 18th Century Serpentine Commode to the 18th Century.

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SA1213042
Description
An 18th century French serpentine commode. Crafted from solid oak, later painted, bun feet and original locks and escutcheons. Gentle wear and a soft patina consistent with age enhance its quiet understated character.
Height
79cm (31.10")
Width
130cm (51.18")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
Date of Manufacture

Hesketh Antiques has dated this 18th Century Serpentine Commode to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1213042
Hesketh Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2025
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An 18th-century dark green painted serpentine-front chest featuring three drawers and detailed brass keyhole escutcheons.
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Archive I An 18th-century dark green painted serpentine-front chest featuring three drawers and detailed brass keyhole escutcheons.

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Hesketh Antiques
Telephone 07877 820741
Location
The Old Coach House
Lamberts Lane
Midhurst
West Sussex
GU29 9DH
United Kingdom

Shop hours:
Friday and Saturday 11:00 - 16:30

Or by appointment.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/hesketh
Verified Since Jul 2025
Items For Sale 35
Items Sold 10
Hesketh Antiques
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Location: The Old Coach House, Lamberts Lane, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 9DH, United Kingdom, , Shop hours:, Friday and Saturday 11:00 - 16:30, , Or by appointment.
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An 18th-century dark green painted serpentine-front chest featuring three drawers and detailed brass keyhole escutcheons.
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A serpentine commode features a characteristic wave-like, convex-concave curved front profile popularised during the 18th century across French Rococo, Gustavian, and English cabinet-making traditions.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid hardwoods like oak, pine, or walnut, featuring hand-dovetailed drawer joinery, cast brass escutcheons, and hand-applied painted finishes or timber veneers.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-sawn timber marks, uneven drawer linings, hand-cut dovetail joints, period-correct brassware with natural oxidisation, and layered age-related wear on original surfaces.

Position the commode as a focal point against a neutral wall, topping it with modern artwork, contemporary ceramics, or a large mirror to balance historical structure with modern aesthetics.

Maintain painted surfaces by dusting regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth, avoiding chemical solvents or excess moisture, and keeping the item away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent paint flaking.
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