0
52,967  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 184  ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAY NEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Sort Order
Latest
Price Low
Price High
sellingantiques.co.uk
ID #SA882909
FOR SALE
£4,995
Email
Save
18th Century French Serpentine Commode
Arcadia Antiques
for sale €5,844     $6,344
£4,995
Arcadia Antiques

Arcadia Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Jun 2009
View Dealers Stock Page
Relevant Links
Id #SA882909
PDF SHARE
SAVE

18th Century French Serpentine Commode

18th century
For Sale by Arcadia Antiques
Description

Good 18th C French fruitwood serpentine commode. Lovely pale timber. 1780.

Reference: 7322

Dimensions

52.5 inches (133 cms) Wide

26 inches (66 cms) Deep

36 inches (91 cms) High

Physical Dimensions
Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
133cm (52.36")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Declaration

Arcadia Antiques has dated this French Serpentine Commode Chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA882909
Dealers Internal Reference
7322
Description
Good 18th C French fruitwood serpentine commode. Lovely pale timber. 1780.

Reference: 7322

Dimensions

52.5 inches (133 cms) Wide

26 inches (66 cms) Deep

36 inches (91 cms) High

Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
133cm (52.36")
Depth
66cm (25.98")
Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this French Serpentine Commode Chest to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA882909
Dealers Internal Ref
7322
Arcadia Antiques
Arcadia Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Arcadia Antiques Profile Page

Relevant Links
PDF SHARE
SAVE
An eighteenth-century French serpentine timber chest of drawers featuring two drawer fronts, brass handles, and a centrally carved shell apron.
1 / 9
Archive I An eighteenth-century French serpentine timber chest of drawers featuring two drawer fronts, brass handles, and a centrally carved shell apron.

18th Century French Serpentine Commode

Archive II An eighteenth-century French serpentine timber chest of drawers featuring two drawer fronts, brass handles, and a centrally carved shell apron. View II
Archive III An eighteenth-century French serpentine timber chest of drawers featuring two drawer fronts, brass handles, and a centrally carved shell apron. View III
Archive IV An eighteenth-century French serpentine timber chest of drawers featuring two drawer fronts, brass handles, and a centrally carved shell apron. View IV
Archive V An eighteenth-century French serpentine timber chest of drawers featuring two drawer fronts, brass handles, and a centrally carved shell apron. View V
Archive VI An eighteenth-century French serpentine timber chest of drawers featuring two drawer fronts, brass handles, and a centrally carved shell apron. View VI
Archive VII An eighteenth-century French serpentine timber chest of drawers featuring two drawer fronts, brass handles, and a centrally carved shell apron. View VII
Archive VIII An eighteenth-century French serpentine timber chest of drawers featuring two drawer fronts, brass handles, and a centrally carved shell apron. View VIII
Archive IX An eighteenth-century French serpentine timber chest of drawers featuring two drawer fronts, brass handles, and a centrally carved shell apron. View IX
FURTHER BROWSING

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Enlarged Archival View
Arcadia Antiques

Arcadia Antiques
Telephone 07768 666 833 or 01926 611923
Location
Westfields Farm
Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/arcadia
Verified Since Jun 2009
Items For Sale 680
Items Sold 6,131
Arcadia Antiques
Arcadia Antiques
Verified Since Jun 2009
View Dealer Info
Location: Westfields Farm, Fosse Way, Radford Semele, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1XL,
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/arcadia
Verified
Jun 2009
For Sale
680
Sold
6,131
An eighteenth-century French serpentine timber chest of drawers featuring two drawer fronts, brass handles, and a centrally carved shell apron.
18th Century French Serpentine Commode
Ref: SA882909
An eighteenth-century French serpentine timber chest of drawers featuring two drawer fronts, brass handles, and a centrally carved shell apron.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Detail View 8
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

FAQs

A French serpentine commode from the 18th century is characterized by a undulating front profile that curves outwards in the centre and recedes towards the sides. Typically associated with the Louis XV and Rococo periods, these storage chests feature short cabriole legs, carved wooden aprons, and cast metal drawer pulls.

Regional French craftsmen utilized native hardwoods such as walnut, oak, fruitwood, and chestnut. Hardware was typically cast in bronze or brass, featuring organic scrollwork, asymmetrical foliate shapes, or central escutcheons.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-sawn timber elements, hand-cut dovetail joints on drawer linings, and original wooden peg joinery. The undersides and back panels often display rough-hewn saw marks and natural oxidisation consistent with centuries of age.

A French commode functions effectively as a focal piece in an entryway, living area, or bedroom. Interior designers often contrast its organic curves and timber tone against neutral walls, pairing it with contemporary artwork or a gilded mirror mounted directly above.

Maintain the finish by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying a neutral beeswax polish annually along the wood grain. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and extreme humidity fluctuations to prevent timber movement or split panels.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Movements
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Freshness
Online Payments
Categories