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Italian Serpentine Front Commode
Arcadia Antiques
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£2,995
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Italian Serpentine Front Commode

19th century
For Sale by Arcadia Antiques
Description

Large 19th C Italian original painted serpentine front commode with shaped sides. 1830

Reference: 5844

Dimensions

53 inches (135 cms) Wide

21 inches (53 cms) Deep

42 inches (107 cms) High

Physical Dimensions
Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
135cm (53.15")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Italian Painted Serpentine Commode to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA953136
Dealers Internal Reference
5844
Description
Large 19th C Italian original painted serpentine front commode with shaped sides. 1830

Reference: 5844

Dimensions

53 inches (135 cms) Wide

21 inches (53 cms) Deep

42 inches (107 cms) High

Height
107cm (42.13")
Width
135cm (53.15")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Italian Painted Serpentine Commode to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA953136
Dealers Internal Ref
5844
Arcadia Antiques
Arcadia Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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An antique cream painted Italian commode with a serpentine curved front, metal drop handles, and turned bun feet on a wood floor.
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Archive I An antique cream painted Italian commode with a serpentine curved front, metal drop handles, and turned bun feet on a wood floor.

Italian Serpentine Front Commode

Archive II An antique cream painted Italian commode with a serpentine curved front, metal drop handles, and turned bun feet on a wood floor. View II
Archive III An antique cream painted Italian commode with a serpentine curved front, metal drop handles, and turned bun feet on a wood floor. View III
Archive IV An antique cream painted Italian commode with a serpentine curved front, metal drop handles, and turned bun feet on a wood floor. View IV
Archive V An antique cream painted Italian commode with a serpentine curved front, metal drop handles, and turned bun feet on a wood floor. View V
Archive VI An antique cream painted Italian commode with a serpentine curved front, metal drop handles, and turned bun feet on a wood floor. View VI
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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
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Arcadia Antiques
Arcadia Antiques
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Location: Westfields Farm, Fosse Way, Radford Semele, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1XL,
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An antique cream painted Italian commode with a serpentine curved front, metal drop handles, and turned bun feet on a wood floor.
Italian Serpentine Front Commode
Ref: SA953136
An antique cream painted Italian commode with a serpentine curved front, metal drop handles, and turned bun feet on a wood floor.
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An Italian serpentine front commode is a low chest of drawers originating in the 18th century, defined by an undulating front profile with a central convex curve flanked by concave sides. These pieces often feature hand-painted distemper or lacquer finishes inspired by regional Baroque and Rococo designs.

Primary construction materials usually included softwoods such as pine or poplar for the carcass, coated in a gesso ground before paint application. Hardware typically comprised cast brass or hand-forged iron drop handles and escutcheons.

Authentic period commodes exhibit hand-sawn backboards, hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, and organic surface wear where underlying gesso or bole layers reveal themselves through natural rubbing along raised edges.

Position the piece against a neutral wall to highlight its curved silhouette, pairing it with contemporary artwork or a sleek modern mirror to create balanced visual contrast.

Dust surfaces gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding liquid cleansers or water that could compromise soft gesso or delicate distemper paint. Periodic light applications of clear conservation wax can help protect fragile painted surfaces.
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