Search 0
36,682  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 162 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
162 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA953258
FOR SALE
£3,450
Email
Save
Danish Serpentine Front Commode
Arcadia Antiques
for sale €4,037     $4,382
£3,450
Arcadia Antiques

Arcadia Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Jun 2009
View Dealers Stock Page
Relevant Links
Id #SA953258
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Danish Serpentine Front Commode

18th century
For Sale by Arcadia Antiques
Description

18th C Danish serpentine front commode. Splits into two pieces. Original brass handles and escutcheons. 1780

Reference: 5971

Dimensions

47 inches (119 cms) Wide

25 inches (64 cms) Deep

45 inches (114 cms) High

Physical Dimensions
Height
114cm (44.88")
Width
119cm (46.85")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
Declaration

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Danish Serpentine Front Commode to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA953258
Dealers Internal Reference
5971
Description
18th C Danish serpentine front commode. Splits into two pieces. Original brass handles and escutcheons. 1780

Reference: 5971

Dimensions

47 inches (119 cms) Wide

25 inches (64 cms) Deep

45 inches (114 cms) High

Height
114cm (44.88")
Width
119cm (46.85")
Depth
64cm (25.20")
Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Danish Serpentine Front Commode to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA953258
Dealers Internal Ref
5971
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

PDF SHARE
SAVE
An off-white painted Danish serpentine front commode featuring four drawers with ornate hardware on short cabriole legs.
1 / 8
Archive I An off-white painted Danish serpentine front commode featuring four drawers with ornate hardware on short cabriole legs.

Danish Serpentine Front Commode

Archive II An off-white painted Danish serpentine front commode featuring four drawers with ornate hardware on short cabriole legs. View II
Archive III An off-white painted Danish serpentine front commode featuring four drawers with ornate hardware on short cabriole legs. View III
Archive IV An off-white painted Danish serpentine front commode featuring four drawers with ornate hardware on short cabriole legs. View IV
Archive V An off-white painted Danish serpentine front commode featuring four drawers with ornate hardware on short cabriole legs. View V
Archive VI An off-white painted Danish serpentine front commode featuring four drawers with ornate hardware on short cabriole legs. View VI
Archive VII An off-white painted Danish serpentine front commode featuring four drawers with ornate hardware on short cabriole legs. View VII
Archive VIII An off-white painted Danish serpentine front commode featuring four drawers with ornate hardware on short cabriole legs. View VIII
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 698
Items Sold 6,142
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
698
Sold
6,142
An off-white painted Danish serpentine front commode featuring four drawers with ornate hardware on short cabriole legs.
Danish Serpentine Front Commode
Ref: SA953258
An off-white painted Danish serpentine front commode featuring four drawers with ornate hardware on short cabriole legs.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
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 serpentine front commode is a chest of drawers featuring a subtle S-curve profile across its front face, a design popularized during the 18th-century Rococo period across Europe.

These pieces were typically constructed from indigenous softwoods or oak and finished with distemper or oil paints in light shades to maximize natural light reflection in Northern European interiors.

Authentic pieces feature hand-carved joinery such as irregular dovetailed drawers, natural wear patterns exposing underlying wood grain or gesso, and period-appropriate cast metal hardware.

A light painted commode creates a functional focal point in an entryway, bedroom, or living room, pairing naturally with contemporary artwork, neutral linen textiles, and minimal ceramics.

Dust regularly with a soft, dry cloth and avoid commercial polishes or excess water, which can damage original, delicate historic paint layers.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Movements
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Freshness
Online Payments
Categories