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Early 19th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
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Early 19th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers

19th century
Sold 17 October 2026 · Helios and Co Antiques
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Early 19th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers.

Wonderful Serpentine Shape and Good Choice of Timbers.Brass Swan Neck Handles.

432 Wide x 39" High x 21.5" Deep

Date of Manufacture

Helios and Co Antiques has dated these Mahogany Serpentine Chest Drawers to the 19th Century.

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SA334141
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IT0231315
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Description
Early 19th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers.

Wonderful Serpentine Shape and Good Choice of Timbers.Brass Swan Neck Handles.

432 Wide x 39" High x 21.5" Deep

Date of Manufacture

Helios and Co Antiques has dated these Mahogany Serpentine Chest Drawers to the 19th Century.

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SA334141
Dealers Internal Ref
IT0231315
Helios and Co Antiques
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Northamptonshire
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An early nineteenth-century mahogany chest of drawers featuring a serpentine front silhouette, brass swan-neck handles, and keyhole escutcheons.
Early 19th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
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An early nineteenth-century mahogany chest of drawers featuring a serpentine front silhouette, brass swan-neck handles, and keyhole escutcheons.
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  • ObjectChest of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRegency
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSerpentine front, Swan-neck handles, Keyhole escutcheons, Bracket feet

This early 19th-century Regency chest of drawers is constructed from mahogany with a warm brown timber finish. The piece has a serpentine front silhouette containing seven drawers arranged in a tier of three small drawers above three graduated full-width drawers below. Details include brass swan-neck handles with backplates, brass keyhole escutcheons on each drawer, and curved bracket feet. The wood grain shows varied natural figuring across the drawer fronts and top surface, with smooth rounded edge mouldings. Measuring 109 cm wide by 99 cm high by 55 cm deep, the proportions suit practical storage needs in a bedroom or hallway setting. Position this mahogany chest of drawers against a wall in a traditional living room, dining room, or entrance hall to serve as a storage unit and tabletop display surface. The deep warm tones of the timber complement various interior colour schemes while providing functional surface space for lamps or decorative objects. The solid construction and classic Regency period profile make the chest a reliable storage addition for everyday household use.

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A serpentine chest features a subtle undulating front shape, convex in the centre and concave at the ends, popularised during the late 18th and early 19th centuries in British cabinetmaking.

Pieces from this era typically feature hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, oak or pine secondary woods, flame mahogany veneers, and cast or stamped brass hardware.

Authentic examples exhibit irregular hand-cut dovetails, original keyhole escutcheons, natural timber shrinkage along cabinet backs, and hand-planed drawer linings.

Position the chest as a focal point in an entry hall or bedroom, pairing warm wood tones with contemporary artwork, minimalist table lamps, or structured ceramic vessels above.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice annually, avoiding synthetic sprays and direct heat sources.
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