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Fine Serpentine Mahogany Chest of Drawers
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Fine Serpentine Mahogany Chest of Drawers

18th century
Description

Fine 18th century mahogany Serpentine chest of 4 drawers, oak lined, with original brass swan neck handles on original bracket feet with well formed shaped sides with fluted canted corners.

A handsome and very practical piece with wonder colour and patina.

Physical Dimensions
Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
112cm (44.09")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Declaration

Midwinter Antiques has dated these Serpentine Mahogany Chest Drawers to the 1750s.

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SA646223
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7365
Description
Fine 18th century mahogany Serpentine chest of 4 drawers, oak lined, with original brass swan neck handles on original bracket feet with well formed shaped sides with fluted canted corners.

A handsome and very practical piece with wonder colour and patina.

Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
112cm (44.09")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Date of Manufacture

Midwinter Antiques has dated these Serpentine Mahogany Chest Drawers to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers
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SA646223
Dealers Internal Ref
7365
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Fine Serpentine Mahogany Chest of Drawers

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A mahogany chest of four graduated drawers featuring a serpentine curved front, brass swan-neck handles, reeded corner pilasters, and bracket feet.
Fine serpentine mahogany Chest of drawers
Ref: SA646223
A mahogany chest of four graduated drawers featuring a serpentine curved front, brass swan-neck handles, reeded corner pilasters, and bracket feet.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine front, Swan-neck handles, Reeded pilasters, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 94 cm (37 in) x W 112 cm (44 in) x D 55 cm (22 in)

This Georgian serpentine chest of drawers dates from 1750 and is made from mahogany with a rich brown timber colour, oak linings, and a polished finish. It has four graduated drawers with a curved serpentine front, brass swan-neck handles with backplates, reeded pilasters at the corners, and bracket feet. The top surface is moulded along the edge, and the piece shows natural wear, varied grain figures, and a deep patina. The chest measures 94 cm high, 112 cm wide, and 55 cm deep. In a home today, this practical storage item sits against a wall in a living room, bedroom, or hallway. It holds clothes, linens, or household items while adding a traditional English country house aesthetic to the interior space.

FAQs

A serpentine chest features a subtle wave-shaped facade with a convex centre and concave sides, a design prominent in 18th-century English furniture inspired by Thomas Chippendale and George Hepplewhite.

Traditional construction utilised solid mahogany or pine carcasses faced with flame mahogany veneers, complemented by cast brass handles and hand-cut joinery.

Authentic period examples display hand-cut dovetail joints, pine or oak secondary timbers inside drawer linings, and natural wear patterns along the wooden runners.

Position the chest as a focal point against neutral walls, pairing the rich timber tones with contemporary artwork or minimalist lighting for visual contrast.

Apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly with a soft cloth to nourish the timber surface while keeping the item away from direct heat sources and fluctuating humidity.
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