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Satinwood Painted Serpentine Fronted Side Cabinet
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Satinwood Painted Serpentine Fronted Side Cabinet

1900 - 1920
For Sale by AJD Antiques
Description

Dating to the late Victorian or early Edwardian period this two door satinwood side cabinet is beautifully painted with chains of swags, sways, petals and foliage combined with central cartouches containing urns, flowers and petals in subdued tones of green, ox blood red, gold and black.

The side panels are convex and the front is serpentine and the doors open to a dark wood interior with a serpentine shelf.

There is a central brass rail edging one of the doors and there is a key with working lock.

It has been cleaned, gently refreshed and is in superb condition.

Size:

Max Height - 38" (96cm)

Width - 35.5" (90cm)

Depth - 11" (35.5cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
90cm (35.43")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Declaration

AJD Antiques has dated this Painted Satinwood Side Cabinet to the 1900s.

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SA865039
Dealers Internal Reference
30844
Description
Dating to the late Victorian or early Edwardian period this two door satinwood side cabinet is beautifully painted with chains of swags, sways, petals and foliage combined with central cartouches containing urns, flowers and petals in subdued tones of green, ox blood red, gold and black.
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The side panels are convex and the front is serpentine and the doors open to a dark wood interior with a serpentine shelf.
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fig 1. A satinwood side cabinet featuring a serpentine front, twin cupboard doors decorated with hand-painted Neoclassical urns and floral swags, supported by tapered legs.
fig 1. Satinwood Painted Serpentine Fronted Side Cabinet

There is a central brass rail edging one of the doors and there is a key with working lock.

It has been cleaned, gently refreshed and is in superb condition.

Size:

Max Height - 38" (96cm)

Width - 35.5" (90cm)

Depth - 11" (35.5cm)

Height
96cm (37.80")
Width
90cm (35.43")
Depth
36cm (14.17")
Date of Manufacture

AJD Antiques has dated this Painted Satinwood Side Cabinet to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA865039
Dealers Internal Ref
30844
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Founder of ajd antiques, jonathan dyas has a life-long passion for sourcing and returning to the market an eclectic range of antiques.

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Archive I A satinwood side cabinet featuring a serpentine front, twin cupboard doors decorated with hand-painted Neoclassical urns and floral swags, supported by tapered legs.

Satinwood Painted Serpentine Fronted Side Cabinet

Archive II A satinwood side cabinet featuring a serpentine front, twin cupboard doors decorated with hand-painted Neoclassical urns and floral swags, supported by tapered legs. View II
Archive III A satinwood side cabinet featuring a serpentine front, twin cupboard doors decorated with hand-painted Neoclassical urns and floral swags, supported by tapered legs. View III
Archive IV A satinwood side cabinet featuring a serpentine front, twin cupboard doors decorated with hand-painted Neoclassical urns and floral swags, supported by tapered legs. View IV
Archive V A satinwood side cabinet featuring a serpentine front, twin cupboard doors decorated with hand-painted Neoclassical urns and floral swags, supported by tapered legs. View V
Archive VI A satinwood side cabinet featuring a serpentine front, twin cupboard doors decorated with hand-painted Neoclassical urns and floral swags, supported by tapered legs. View VI
Archive VII A satinwood side cabinet featuring a serpentine front, twin cupboard doors decorated with hand-painted Neoclassical urns and floral swags, supported by tapered legs. View VII
Archive VIII A satinwood side cabinet featuring a serpentine front, twin cupboard doors decorated with hand-painted Neoclassical urns and floral swags, supported by tapered legs. View VIII
Archive IX A satinwood side cabinet featuring a serpentine front, twin cupboard doors decorated with hand-painted Neoclassical urns and floral swags, supported by tapered legs. View IX
Archive X A satinwood side cabinet featuring a serpentine front, twin cupboard doors decorated with hand-painted Neoclassical urns and floral swags, supported by tapered legs. View X
Archive XI A satinwood side cabinet featuring a serpentine front, twin cupboard doors decorated with hand-painted Neoclassical urns and floral swags, supported by tapered legs. View XI
Archive XII A satinwood side cabinet featuring a serpentine front, twin cupboard doors decorated with hand-painted Neoclassical urns and floral swags, supported by tapered legs. View XII
Archive XIII A satinwood side cabinet featuring a serpentine front, twin cupboard doors decorated with hand-painted Neoclassical urns and floral swags, supported by tapered legs. View XIII
Archive XIV A satinwood side cabinet featuring a serpentine front, twin cupboard doors decorated with hand-painted Neoclassical urns and floral swags, supported by tapered legs. View XIV
Archive XV A satinwood side cabinet featuring a serpentine front, twin cupboard doors decorated with hand-painted Neoclassical urns and floral swags, supported by tapered legs. View XV
Archive XVI A satinwood side cabinet featuring a serpentine front, twin cupboard doors decorated with hand-painted Neoclassical urns and floral swags, supported by tapered legs. View XVI
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A satinwood side cabinet featuring a serpentine front, twin cupboard doors decorated with hand-painted Neoclassical urns and floral swags, supported by tapered legs.
Satinwood Painted Serpentine Fronted Side Cabinet
Ref: SA865039
A satinwood side cabinet featuring a serpentine front, twin cupboard doors decorated with hand-painted Neoclassical urns and floral swags, supported by tapered legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSide Cabinets
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialSatinwood, Timber, Paint
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine front, Hand-painted urns, Foliate swags, Tapered legs
  • SizeH 96 cm (38 in) x W 90 cm (35 in) x D 36 cm (14 in)

This Neoclassical side cabinet dates to the late Victorian or early Edwardian period. Constructed from timber with a satinwood finish, the piece has a warm brown colour scheme paired with hand-painted motifs in green, ox blood red, gold and black. The cabinet features a serpentine front, convex side panels, twin cupboard doors, a key with working lock, a central brass rail edging one of the doors, and tapered legs. The exterior displays hand-painted urns, foliate swags, chains of petals and foliage, and central cartouches, while the interior includes a dark wood finish and a serpentine shelf. Surface wear is absent following cleaning and gentle refreshing. Measuring 96 cm high, 90 cm wide, and 36 cm deep, the cabinet functions as a storage piece in a hallway, living room, or dining room. Items are stored inside the double doors upon the internal shelf, while the top surface holds decorative objects, lamps, or everyday items.

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Painted satinwood side cabinets gained popularity during the late 18th-century Neoclassical period and subsequent revival movements, characterised by pale, fine-grained wood decorated with detailed hand-painted motifs such as urns, swags, and garlands inspired by classical antiquity.

These pieces typically feature a timber core veneered in West Indian or East Indian satinwood, offering a golden sheen. Construction often incorporates dovetail joinery, tapered legs, a serpentine front, and delicate polychrome hand-painted decoration using oil-based pigments.

Authentic examples display subtle age-related shrinkage lines along veneer joints, delicate crazing to the painted surfaces, hand-planed rear panels, and traditional cast brass hardware rather than modern screws or synthetic lacquers.

Position the cabinet against a neutral background in a hallway, living area, or dining space to let the classical artwork serve as a focal point. Complement the warm timber tones with understated contemporary ceramics or a understated mirror mounted above.

Position the cabinet away from direct sunlight and heat radiators to avoid timber warping and paint degradation. Dust gently with a dry microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh solvents, water, or abrasive commercial waxes that could dissolve the hand-painted detailing.
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