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Antique Vintage Exceptional Large Crossbanded Burr Walnut Serpentine Commode / Chest of Drawers – Finest Quality
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Antique Vintage Exceptional Large Crossbanded Burr Walnut Serpentine Commode / Chest of Drawers – Finest Quality

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Prior and Willis
Description

Antique Vintage Large Crossbanded Burr Walnut Serpentine Commode / Chest of Drawers – Finest Quality

This exceptional large but relatively low antique commode or chest of drawers is a highly decorative 20th-century piece, displaying attractive ageing, colour and patina. Full of charm and character, it features beautiful matched birds-eye burr walnut veneers, crossbanding and herringbone inlays.

The serpentine front and quality decorative veneers give this antique burr walnut chest of drawers a distinctive appearance, whilst the oak-lined drawers with hand-cut dovetail joints provide practical storage.

Features & Craftsmanship

20th-century antique commode/chest of drawers

Serpentine front

Beautiful matched birds-eye burr walnut veneers

Crossbanded burr walnut decoration

Herringbone inlays

Oak-lined drawers

Hand-cut dovetail drawer joints

Drawers slide freely

Structurally sound with no loose joints

No woodworm

Condition

Presented in good antique condition overall, displaying signs of age including historic marks, knocks, cracks, repairs and minor alterations consistent with period furniture.

Dimensions

Width: 122cm

Depth: 63cm

Height: 93cm

Additional Information

Stock Number: M9002

Includes a 30-day money-back guarantee

Competitive UK and international door-to-door shipping available

This large antique burr walnut commode combines a serpentine front with matched birds-eye burr walnut veneers, crossbanding and herringbone inlays. With its relatively low proportions, oak-lined drawers and fine decorative detailing, it is a distinctive and highly decorative piece of period furniture.

Declaration

Prior and Willis has dated this Burr Walnut Serpentine Commode to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1234586
Dealers Internal Reference
M9002
Dealers Notes

****call +44 7866 705199, email mark@priorandwillis.co.uk, or visit our website priorandwillisantiques.co.uk****

Description
Antique Vintage Large Crossbanded Burr Walnut Serpentine Commode / Chest of Drawers – Finest Quality
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This exceptional large but relatively low antique commode or chest of drawers is a highly decorative 20th-century piece, displaying attractive ageing, colour and patina.
Prior and Willis

Full of charm and character, it features beautiful matched birds-eye burr walnut veneers, crossbanding and herringbone inlays.

fig 1. A serpentine-front burr walnut chest of drawers featuring crossbanded borders, cast brass handles, and ogee bracket feet.
fig 1. Antique Vintage Exceptional Large Crossbanded Burr Walnut Serpentine Commode / Chest of Drawers – Finest Quality

The serpentine front and quality decorative veneers give this antique burr walnut chest of drawers a distinctive appearance, whilst the oak-lined drawers with hand-cut dovetail joints provide practical storage.

fig 2. A serpentine-front burr walnut chest of drawers featuring crossbanded borders, cast brass handles, and ogee bracket feet.
fig 2. Antique Vintage Exceptional Large Crossbanded Burr Walnut Serpentine Commode / Chest of Drawers – Finest Quality

Features & Craftsmanship

20th-century antique commode/chest of drawers

Serpentine front

Beautiful matched birds-eye burr walnut veneers

Crossbanded burr walnut decoration

Herringbone inlays

Oak-lined drawers

fig 3. A serpentine-front burr walnut chest of drawers featuring crossbanded borders, cast brass handles, and ogee bracket feet.
fig 3. Antique Vintage Exceptional Large Crossbanded Burr Walnut Serpentine Commode / Chest of Drawers – Finest Quality

Hand-cut dovetail drawer joints

Drawers slide freely

Structurally sound with no loose joints

No woodworm

Condition

Presented in good antique condition overall, displaying signs of age including historic marks, knocks, cracks, repairs and minor alterations consistent with period furniture.

fig 4. A serpentine-front burr walnut chest of drawers featuring crossbanded borders, cast brass handles, and ogee bracket feet.
fig 4. Antique Vintage Exceptional Large Crossbanded Burr Walnut Serpentine Commode / Chest of Drawers – Finest Quality

Dimensions

Width: 122cm

Depth: 63cm

Height: 93cm

Additional Information

Stock Number: M9002

Includes a 30-day money-back guarantee

Competitive UK and international door-to-door shipping available

This large antique burr walnut commode combines a serpentine front with matched birds-eye burr walnut veneers, crossbanding and herringbone inlays. With its relatively low proportions, oak-lined drawers and fine decorative detailing, it is a distinctive and highly decorative piece of period furniture.

Date of Manufacture

Prior and Willis has dated this Burr Walnut Serpentine Commode to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1234586
Dealers Internal Ref
M9002
Prior and Willis
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2015
Dealer Profile

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Telephone 07866 705199
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Kings Lynn
Norfolk
United Kingdom
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A serpentine-front burr walnut chest of drawers featuring crossbanded borders, cast brass handles, and ogee bracket feet.
Antique Vintage Exceptional Large Crossbanded Burr Walnut Serpentine Commode / Chest of Drawers – Finest Quality
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A serpentine-front burr walnut chest of drawers featuring crossbanded borders, cast brass handles, and ogee bracket feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleGeorgian Style
  • MaterialBurr Walnut, Walnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine front, Crossbanded border, Brass drop handles, Bracket feet

This large Georgian style commode or chest of drawers dates from the 1920 period. The piece is constructed from walnut, finished in warm brown with matched birds-eye burr walnut veneers, crossbanded borders, and herringbone inlays across a serpentine front. Details visible include cast brass drop handles, ogee bracket feet, and moulded edges along the top surface, along with historic marks, knocks, cracks, repairs, and minor alterations. The chest measures 122 cm wide by 63 cm deep by 93 cm high. Practical storage is provided by oak-lined drawers with hand-cut dovetail joints that slide freely. The piece is structurally sound with no loose joints and no woodworm, displaying attractive ageing, colour, and patina. It is suited for use in a hallway, bedroom, or living space within a home today.

FAQs

A serpentine burr walnut commode is a low storage chest featuring a curved front silhouette with alternating convex and concave curves, surfaced in patterned walnut burl veneer.

These chests traditionally feature walnut or pine carcases overlaid with burr walnut veneers, feather banding or crossbanding along drawer margins, dovetailed drawer joints, and cast brass handles.

Authentic period techniques display hand-cut dovetail joints, thick-cut timber veneers showing natural burr grain variations, hand-cast brass hardware, and slight irregular shrinkage lines consistent with age.

A walnut commode functions as a focal piece in contemporary living rooms, hallways, or master bedrooms, pairing rich woodwork against neutral backdrop walls and modern art.

Maintain burr walnut surfaces by dusting with a soft, dry cloth and applying high-grade beeswax twice yearly, keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and central heating radiators.
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