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Compact Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
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Compact Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers

1920 - 1940
Sold 15 August 2025 · Andros Antiques
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Description

This Compact Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers offers good storage space with its three smooth running drawers. Standing on well-drawn cabriole legs with decorative carving on their knees. The piece has a generous serpentine shape to its front, with the drawer fronts and top being veneered in well figured Mahogany.

The oak lined drawers are fitted with polished brass handles and escutcheons. This is a very versatile piece of furniture that could be used in many areas of the home.

Supplied with working key.

All our prices include free delivery to Mainland England & Wales

Circa 1930s

Dimensions

Width 25in/64cm

Depth 17in/43cm

Height 29in/74cm

Date of Manufacture

Andros Antiques has dated this Mahogany Serpentine Chest to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1159873
Dealers Internal Reference
1505
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Description
This Compact Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers offers good storage space with its three smooth running drawers. Standing on well-drawn cabriole legs with decorative carving on their knees.
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The piece has a generous serpentine shape to its front, with the drawer fronts and top being veneered in well figured Mahogany.
Andros Antiques
fig 1. A compact mahogany serpentine chest of drawers featuring three graduated drawers with brass drop handles and cabriole legs.
fig 1. Compact Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers

The oak lined drawers are fitted with polished brass handles and escutcheons. This is a very versatile piece of furniture that could be used in many areas of the home.

Supplied with working key.

All our prices include free delivery to Mainland England & Wales

Circa 1930s

Dimensions

Width 25in/64cm

Depth 17in/43cm

Height 29in/74cm

Date of Manufacture

Andros Antiques has dated this Mahogany Serpentine Chest to the 1930s.

Height
74cm (29.13")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Depth
43cm (16.93")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1159873
Dealers Internal Ref
1505
Andros Antiques
Andros Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2018

Andros antiques has been created by two colleagues with over 80 years of experience in the antique furniture trade.

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A compact mahogany serpentine chest of drawers featuring three graduated drawers with brass drop handles and cabriole legs.
Compact Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
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A compact mahogany serpentine chest of drawers featuring three graduated drawers with brass drop handles and cabriole legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine front, Cabriole legs, Brass drop handles, Dovetail joints
  • SizeH 74 cm (29 in) x W 64 cm (25 in) x D 43 cm (17 in)

FAQs

The serpentine style features a distinctive convex centre flanked by concave curves, creating a fluid, undulating front profile characteristic of high-status 18th-century cabinetry.

Authentic period pieces are traditionally constructed from solid mahogany or feature flame mahogany veneers laid over secondary woods like oak or pine, joined using hand-cut dovetails.

Authentication involves examining drawer linings for hand-cut dovetailing, checking for period-correct brass hardware, and observing natural timber oxidisation and wear patterns consistent with age.

This item provides functional storage while adding rich textures and traditional craft, contrasting effectively against neutral contemporary walls and minimalist furnishings.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent timber fading, and treating the surface periodically with natural beeswax rather than modern silicone polishes.
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