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Antique 19th Century French Serpentine Chest of Drawers
W H Barker Antiques
for sale €410     $445
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Antique 19th Century French Serpentine Chest of Drawers

19th century
Description

A beautiful 19th century French mahogany chest of drawers comprising of 4 long drawers with solid carved mahogany handles.

Dimensions:

Height-92cm

Width-107cm

Depth-59cm

Please feel free to get in touch if you would like a delivery quote or any additional information!

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W H Barker Antiques has dated these French Serpentine Chest Drawers to the 19th Century.

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SA1228885
Description
A beautiful 19th century French mahogany chest of drawers comprising of 4 long drawers with solid carved mahogany handles.

Dimensions:

Height-92cm

Width-107cm

Depth-59cm

Please feel free to get in touch if you would like a delivery quote or any additional information!

Date of Manufacture

W H Barker Antiques has dated these French Serpentine Chest Drawers to the 19th Century.

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A 19th-century dark walnut French chest of drawers featuring a serpentine front, four moulded drawers, and dark metal handles.
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Archive I A 19th-century dark walnut French chest of drawers featuring a serpentine front, four moulded drawers, and dark metal handles.

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W H Barker Antiques
Telephone 07712 012600
Location
4 Lane Ends Farm Store
Burley Bank Road
Killinghall
North Yorkshire
HG3 2BX
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/whbarker
Verified Since Aug 2026
Items For Sale 40
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W H Barker Antiques
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Location: 4 Lane Ends Farm Store, Burley Bank Road, Killinghall, North Yorkshire, HG3 2BX, United Kingdom
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A 19th-century dark walnut French chest of drawers featuring a serpentine front, four moulded drawers, and dark metal handles.
Antique 19th Century French Serpentine Chest Of Drawers
Ref: SA1228885
A 19th-century dark walnut French chest of drawers featuring a serpentine front, four moulded drawers, and dark metal handles.
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A French serpentine chest of drawers, frequently termed a commode, is characterised by its undulating, S-curved front facade designed to add depth and movement to classical cabinetry.

These chests were constructed using dense hardwoods such as walnut, oak, or mahogany, featuring hand-cut dovetail joinery, decorative mouldings, and cast brass or bronze drawer pulls.

Authentic pieces feature uneven hand-cut dovetails, secondary drawer timbers showing hand-planing marks, natural timber movement over time, and original lock escutcheons with aged patination.

Position the piece as an anchor in a hallway, bedroom, or living area, pairing its curved contours with neutral backdrop walls, simple table lighting, or modern artwork to balance historic detail with clean lines.

Position the chest away from direct radiators and sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage, wipe down surfaces with a dry microfibre cloth, and apply natural beeswax annually to preserve the wood finish.
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