Search 0
15,180  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 27 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTS
27 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Antiques dealer?
Join as a Seller
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1049654
SOLD
Email Phone
Save
Super Serpentine Painted Commode Chest of Drawers
Sold by Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
sold SA1049654
Sorry, but this item has been sold.
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Sellingantiques Verified Since Jan 2011
Browse dealers 564 items
  • About Us
    Seven showrooms of excellent quality antiques and decorative items.
↓ Relevant Links
Id #SA1049654
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Super Serpentine Painted Commode Chest of Drawers

19th century
Sold 1 December 2024 · Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
This “Super Serpentine Painted Commode Chest of Drawers” found a buyer.

It was listed by Fernyhough Antiques Ltd. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Find more for sale
Classic Bedroom CommodeCream Painted CommodeCream Wooden Drawers Ask the dealer for something similar
Description

Excellent quality four drawer French serpentine painted commode chest of drawers with original locks, knobs and working key, original wooden castors, birds eye maple lined drawers, in excellent overall condition.

33.5" high

48" length

22" depth

FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND

You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

Please contact us for more images,  Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

Declaration

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated this Painted Serpentine Commode to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1049654
Dealers Notes

All measurements are taken at the widest points.

Please call 07968450046 for more information on this item.

We recommend that you arrange an appointment to view the items before you buy them. Appointments to view our stock can be arranged by contacting us via email donna.fernyhough@ntlworld.com or you can call 07968450046 (lines open 9am-10pm, 365 days a year)

Appointments can be made 7 days a week, daytime or evening appointments offered subject to availability.

Please take time to visit our website WWW.FERNYHOUGHANTIQUES.CO.UK to view more images and stock, Seven showrooms open for viewing by appointment.

All major credit cards accepted.

If by any chance you find an item not suitable, you will receive a full refund if the item is in the same condition as it left us, minus carriage costs.

Description
Excellent quality four drawer French serpentine painted commode chest of drawers with original locks, knobs and working key, original wooden castors, birds eye maple lined drawers, in excellent overall condition.
fig 1. A cream-painted serpentine commode chest of drawers featuring carved scrollwork details and wooden knob handles.
fig 1. Super Serpentine Painted Commode Chest of Drawers

33.5" high

48" length

22" depth

FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND

You are welcome to view this item at our showroom, please phone ahead of visiting.

“
Please contact us for more images,  Alternatively you are welcome to collect at our large warehouse and showrooms in Derbyshire (20 minutes north of Birmingham).
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture and accessories of all types.

Date of Manufacture

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated this Painted Serpentine Commode to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1049654
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2011

Seven showrooms of excellent quality antiques and decorative items.

Dealer Profile

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

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A cream-painted serpentine commode chest of drawers featuring carved scrollwork details and wooden knob handles. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
1 / 15
Archive I A cream-painted serpentine commode chest of drawers featuring carved scrollwork details and wooden knob handles. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Super Serpentine Painted Commode Chest of Drawers

Archive II A cream-painted serpentine commode chest of drawers featuring carved scrollwork details and wooden knob handles. View II
Archive III A cream-painted serpentine commode chest of drawers featuring carved scrollwork details and wooden knob handles. View III
Archive IV A cream-painted serpentine commode chest of drawers featuring carved scrollwork details and wooden knob handles. View IV
Archive V A cream-painted serpentine commode chest of drawers featuring carved scrollwork details and wooden knob handles. View V
Archive VI A cream-painted serpentine commode chest of drawers featuring carved scrollwork details and wooden knob handles. View VI
Archive VII A cream-painted serpentine commode chest of drawers featuring carved scrollwork details and wooden knob handles. View VII
Archive VIII A cream-painted serpentine commode chest of drawers featuring carved scrollwork details and wooden knob handles. View VIII
Archive IX A cream-painted serpentine commode chest of drawers featuring carved scrollwork details and wooden knob handles. View IX
Archive X A cream-painted serpentine commode chest of drawers featuring carved scrollwork details and wooden knob handles. View X
Archive XI A cream-painted serpentine commode chest of drawers featuring carved scrollwork details and wooden knob handles. View XI
Archive XII A cream-painted serpentine commode chest of drawers featuring carved scrollwork details and wooden knob handles. View XII
Archive XIII A cream-painted serpentine commode chest of drawers featuring carved scrollwork details and wooden knob handles. View XIII
Archive XIV A cream-painted serpentine commode chest of drawers featuring carved scrollwork details and wooden knob handles. View XIV
Archive XV A cream-painted serpentine commode chest of drawers featuring carved scrollwork details and wooden knob handles. View XV
Enlarged Archival View
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07968 45 00 46
Location
Unit 5
The Elms Business Park
Appleby Magna
Derbyshire
DE12 7AP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/fernyhough
Verified Since Jan 2011
Items For Sale 564
Items Sold 4,250
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Verified Since Jan 2011
View Dealer Info
Location: Unit 5 , The Elms Business Park, Appleby Magna, Derbyshire, DE12 7AP, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/fernyhough
Verified
Jan 2011
For Sale
564
Sold
4,250
A cream-painted serpentine commode chest of drawers featuring carved scrollwork details and wooden knob handles.
Super Serpentine Painted Commode Chest of Drawers
Ref: SA1049654
A cream-painted serpentine commode chest of drawers featuring carved scrollwork details and wooden knob handles.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Detail View 8
Detail View 9
Detail View 10
Detail View 11
Detail View 12
Detail View 13
Detail View 14
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.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Country
  • MaterialPine, Hardwood
  • ColourCream
  • MotifsSerpentine front, Carved acanthus scrolls, Turned wooden knobs, Cabriole legs with castors

FAQs

Serpentine commodes originated in France during the mid-18th century, developing as an evolution of the chest of drawers where the front features a convex centre flanked by concave curves, or vice versa, creating an undulating silhouette.

Authentic period commodes are typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as oak or pine, often featuring hand-carved decorative motifs, dovetailed drawer joints, and traditional painted or gilt finishes.

Authentication involves inspecting the interior construction for hand-cut dovetails, tool marks, original fixings, timber shrinkage patterns, and the ageing characteristics of the paint or polish layers.

This piece works effectively as a focal point in a neutral bedroom or living space, paired with minimalist contemporary accessories or contrasting textures to balance its ornate silhouette.

Preservation requires keeping the item away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity levels to prevent paint cracking, cleaning only with a dry or slightly damp soft cloth, and avoiding chemical solvents.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories