French Serpentine Painted Commode 18th Century

Name: French Serpentine Commode
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA389530
Price: 3850 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL

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Location: Westfields Farm, Fosse Way, Radford Semele, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1XL,

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A grey painted French serpentine chest of drawers featuring three rows of carved drawer fronts and ornate metal handles.

French Serpentine Commode

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A French serpentine commode is a low chest of drawers featuring a curved front profile that flows in a wave-like shape, popularised during the Louis XV era in 18th-century France.

These chests were typically constructed using native hardwoods such as oak, walnut, or beech, often finished with painted distemper or lacquer, fitted with cast brass handles, and carved by hand.

Authentic period pieces generally feature hand-cut dovetailed drawer joints, original cast brass or bronze escutcheons, hand-carved aprons, and evidence of hand-planing on the rear paneling.

Position the chest in a hallway, living room, or bedroom as a focal storage anchor, pairing its structured serpentine silhouette with modern artwork or neutral ceramics.

Dust surfaces regularly using a soft, dry lint-free cloth and apply a neutral beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year while avoiding harsh chemical cleaners that strip aged paint.

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French Serpentine Commode