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Large George III Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
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Large George III Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers

18th century
Description

Superb large George III mahogany serpentine chest of drawers. The figured top with boxwood line edge over five long graduated drawers fitted with original brass swan neck handles, and flanked by boxwood strung canted corners. Raised on shaped bracket feet.

Circa. 1780

Physical Dimensions
Height
117cm (46.06")
Width
119cm (46.85")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

Thakeham Furniture has dated this George III Serpentine Chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1229234
Dealers Internal Reference
7882
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Description
Superb large George III mahogany serpentine chest of drawers.
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The figured top with boxwood line edge over five long graduated drawers fitted with original brass swan neck handles, and flanked by boxwood strung canted corners.
Thakeham Furniture

Raised on shaped bracket feet.

Circa. 1780

Height
117cm (46.06")
Width
119cm (46.85")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

Thakeham Furniture has dated this George III Serpentine Chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1229234
Dealers Internal Ref
7882
Thakeham Furniture
Thakeham Furniture
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2013

Specialists in fine georgian furniture

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Thakeham Furniture Profile Page

Trade Associations

Thakeham Furniture is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A George III mahogany chest of drawers featuring a serpentine front, five graduated drawers with brass swan-neck handles, and shaped bracket feet.

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Archive II A George III mahogany chest of drawers featuring a serpentine front, five graduated drawers with brass swan-neck handles, and shaped bracket feet. View II
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Tim, Belinda and Harriet Chavasse
Thakeham Furniture Ltd
Blakers Yard
Worthing Road
Dial Post
Nr Horsham
West Sussex
RH13 8NH
United Kingdom
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A George III mahogany chest of drawers featuring a serpentine front, five graduated drawers with brass swan-neck handles, and shaped bracket feet.
Large George III mahogany serpentine chest of drawers
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A George III mahogany chest of drawers featuring a serpentine front, five graduated drawers with brass swan-neck handles, and shaped bracket feet.
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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine front, Graduated drawers, Swan-neck handles, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 117 cm (46 in) x W 119 cm (47 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

This large George III chest of drawers belongs to the 18th century and is made of rich brown mahogany with visible figured grain. The design incorporates a serpentine front, five long graduated drawers fitted with brass swan-neck handles, and shaped bracket feet. The timber displays warm brown tones with darker variations across the drawer fronts and top surface. Measuring 117 cm high, 119 cm wide and 53 cm deep, the proportions offer substantial storage capacity for a bedroom, hallway or living space. The piece functions effectively as a traditional storage chest in a period interior, providing surface space on top for lamps, books or decorative objects while keeping clothing or linens organised within the five drawers.

FAQs

A George III serpentine chest is an eighteenth-century storage piece characterised by a distinctive wave-like front facade that curves outward in the centre and inward at the sides. Produced predominantly between 1760 and 1810, these pieces feature high-grade mahogany, graduated drawers, and precise joinery.

The exterior primary timber is typically dense West Indian or Cuban mahogany, valued for its rich colour and figure. Secondary woods for drawer linings include oak or pine, while hardware usually consists of cast brass swan-neck drop handles and escutcheons.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-sawn secondary timber linings, and natural shrinkage marks or minor variations in dimensions. The drawer bottoms typically feature grain running side-to-side or front-to-back depending on the exact date of construction, alongside original lock mechanisms.

A mahogany serpentine chest provides depth when set against light, modern paint schemes or textured plaster walls. Positioning contemporary lighting, abstract artwork, or modern ceramics on top creates a balanced contrast between historical craft and current design.

Keep the wood away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying and fading. Regular dusting with a soft cloth and occasional application of beeswax polish preserves the original surface patina and protects the timber.
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