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Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Midwinter Antiques
for sale €1,047     $1,137
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Serpentine Chest of Drawers

19th century
Description

An attractive small 19th century mahogany chest of drawers in the Chinese Chippendale style with canted corners, blind fret, on shaped canted feet. It has a brushing slide, oak drawer linings and

brass swan neck handles. It has good proportions a great colour/patina and is a very practical as well as decorative piece of furniture which would work equally well upstairs or downstairs.

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
88cm (34.65")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

Midwinter Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Serpentine Chest to the 19th Century.

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SA775540
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7484
Description
An attractive small 19th century mahogany chest of drawers in the Chinese Chippendale style with canted corners, blind fret, on shaped canted feet. It has a brushing slide, oak drawer linings and

brass swan neck handles.

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It has good proportions a great colour/patina and is a very practical as well as decorative piece of furniture which would work equally well upstairs or downstairs.
Midwinter Antiques
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
88cm (34.65")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

Midwinter Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Serpentine Chest to the 19th Century.

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SA775540
Dealers Internal Ref
7484
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An antique dark mahogany serpentine chest of drawers featuring four graduated drawers, brass handles, and carved blind fretwork details on the corners.
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An antique dark mahogany serpentine chest of drawers featuring four graduated drawers, brass handles, and carved blind fretwork details on the corners.
Serpentine chest of drawers
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An antique dark mahogany serpentine chest of drawers featuring four graduated drawers, brass handles, and carved blind fretwork details on the corners.
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A serpentine chest of drawers is defined by its undulating front profile, which incorporates a central convex curve flanked by concave outer sections. Originating in the mid-eighteenth century, this design required advanced cabinetmaking skills to shape both the frame and the drawer fronts.

Eighteenth-century examples were predominantly constructed using dense West Indian or Cuban mahogany, often accented with flame mahogany veneers on the drawer fronts. Secondary timbers like pine or oak were used for internal drawer linings, accompanied by cast brass handles and escutcheons.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints, oak or pine drawer linings with grain running front-to-back, and irregular hand-hammered brass fittings. Natural oxidisation and shrinkage marks around the drawer bottoms and rear casing also indicate genuine age.

A serpentine chest functions effectively as a focal piece in a hallway, bedroom, or living space. Its curved front softens linear architecture, allowing it to pair well with contemporary artwork or neutral decor schemes.

Dust surfaces regularly using a soft, dry cotton cloth, and apply beeswax once or twice a year to maintain the timber finish. Keep the chest away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent veneer movement and colour fading.
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