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Painted Serpentine Fronted Commode

1920 - 1940
Sold 17 December 2024 · Merchant House Antiques
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Description

Very decorative early 20th painted serpentine fronted Louis XVI STYLE commode

French circa 1920’s with original brass mounts

Height 30.5 inches / 77.5cm

Width 42 inches / 117cm

Depth 23 inches / 58.5cm

Declaration

Merchant House Antiques has dated this Painted Serpentine Commode to the 1930s.

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SA954938
Dealers Internal Reference
Mha057/8010/2203
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Description
Very decorative early 20th painted serpentine fronted Louis XVI STYLE commode

French circa 1920’s with original brass mounts

Height 30.5 inches / 77.5cm

Width 42 inches / 117cm

Depth 23 inches / 58.5cm

Date of Manufacture

Merchant House Antiques has dated this Painted Serpentine Commode to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA954938
Dealers Internal Ref
Mha057/8010/2203
Merchant House Antiques
Merchant House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2008

4th generation of antiques specialists. Expert in quality 19th century european furniture - specialists in farmhouse tables.

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Archive I A green painted serpentine-fronted antique commode featuring three rows of drawers with ornate dark metal handles and escutcheons. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Merchant House Antiques

Merchant House Antiques
Telephone 07768 960144
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Cotswold and Devon
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/merchant
Verified Since Apr 2008
Items For Sale 94
Items Sold 4,220
Merchant House Antiques
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A green painted serpentine-fronted antique commode featuring three rows of drawers with ornate dark metal handles and escutcheons.
Painted serpentine fronted commode
Ref: SA954938
A green painted serpentine-fronted antique commode featuring three rows of drawers with ornate dark metal handles and escutcheons.
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  • Object[Chests of Drawers]
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • Style[French Chateau]
  • Material[Wood, Metal]
  • Colour[Green]
  • MotifsSerpentine front, Cabriole legs, Ornate drawer pulls, Carved apron

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The serpentine commode originated in 18th-century Europe, particularly associated with French Louis XV and English Georgian cabinet-making traditions, characterised by its distinctive undulating front profile.

Authentic pieces are typically constructed from solid hardwoods like oak, pine, or walnut, featuring traditional joinery such as dovetail drawers and hand-carved decorative motifs.

Authenticity is determined by examining construction marks, hand-cut dovetails, aged patination on the wood or paint, and period-correct metal hardware such as brass handles and escutcheons.

Such a statement piece works effectively as an accent unit in a living room, hallway, or bedroom, contrasting well against neutral walls and paired with minimalist modern accessories.

Maintenance requires dusting with a soft, dry cloth, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent paint fading, and keeping the item away from excessive humidity or temperature fluctuations.
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