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Antique 18th Century Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers
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Antique 18th Century Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers

18th century
For Sale by Pendle Antiques
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An exquisite piece of furniture with a timeless design. Crafted from high-quality walnut, this chest features 4 drawers for ample of storage space. Measuring 130cm in height, 125cm in length and 46cm Width it is a substantial and stylish addition to any antique furniture collection. The drawers have orginal handles and paintwork. We believe this piece to be italian. It also splits into 3 sections for easy handling and transportation.

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Pendle Antiques has dated these Walnut Serpentine Chest Drawers to the 18th Century.

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An exquisite piece of furniture with a timeless design. Crafted from high-quality walnut, this chest features 4 drawers for ample of storage space.
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Measuring 130cm in height, 125cm in length and 46cm Width it is a substantial and stylish addition to any antique furniture collection.
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The drawers have orginal handles and paintwork. We believe this piece to be italian. It also splits into 3 sections for easy handling and transportation.

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Pendle Antiques has dated these Walnut Serpentine Chest Drawers to the 18th Century.

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An 18th-century walnut chest of drawers featuring a serpentine front, four drawers, ornate brass handles, and short cabriole legs.
Antique 18th Century Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers
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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • Style18th Century Rococo
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass, Ormolu
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine front, Ornate brass handles, Cabriole legs, Figured walnut veneer

This eighteenth-century Rococo chest of drawers is constructed from warm brown figured walnut veneer with brass hardware. The substantial serpentine-fronted piece stands on short cabriole legs with carved detailing and incorporates four graduated long drawers, each fitted with ornate cast brass handles and escutcheons. Fine decorative mouldings outline the drawer fronts, and the timber displays a rich polished finish with visible natural grain variations. Measuring 130 cm in height, 125 cm in length and 46 cm in width, the chest separates into three modular sections for practical relocation. It provides functional storage for clothing or linens while serving as a statement storage unit in a living room, hallway or bedroom interior.

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A serpentine chest of drawers is a storage cabinet featuring a distinct outer front profile with a convex centre section flanked by concave sides. This design emerged during the 18th century, becoming a hallmark of Rococo, Chippendale, and Continental furniture styles.

Pieces from this era were typically constructed with solid wood carcasses faced in decorative veneers such as figured walnut or mahogany. Drawer joinery features hand-cut dovetails, while decorative handles and escutcheons were cast in brass or bronze.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-planed drawer linings, original cast brass hardware, and irregularity in hand-drawn dovetails. Signs of age include natural wood shrinkage, oxidation to exposed surfaces, and wear consistent with historic usage.

An antique commode can serve as a focal point in an entryway, living room, or bedroom. Balancing its detailed woodwork with clean-lined modern artwork or structured tabletop lighting creates an engaging contrast between historical craftsmanship and contemporary decor.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year. Keep the piece away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent wood movement, veneer lifting, and finish deterioration.
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