What is a chippendale style dresser?

A chippendale style dresser generally refers to a chest of drawers or dresser base incorporating eighteenth-century design characteristics such as serpentine drawer fronts and solid mahogany construction. These items reflect both original Georgian craftsmanship and later nineteenth and twentieth-century revival interpretations. Buyers select these pieces for their formal presence and functional storage capacity within domestic interiors.

How do I spot a reproduction?

Distinguishing period pieces from later revivals requires examining the secondary timbers, such as oak linings, and the hand-cut dovetailing on the drawer construction. Revival pieces from the Edwardian era or the twentieth century often utilise more uniform machine-cut elements and different internal construction standards. Contextual clues like drawer linings and timber ageing help confirm the exact period of manufacture.

What is a brushing slide?

A brushing slide is a pull-out wooden shelf positioned immediately beneath the top surface of the chest. Eighteenth-century gentlemen utilised this feature for brushing garments or writing brief notes. It slides flush into the cabinet frame when not in use, maintaining clean exterior lines.

How do I care for mahogany?

Mahogany requires stable indoor humidity and protection from direct sunlight to prevent the timber from drying out or fading. Regular dusting with a soft, dry cloth preserves the natural lustre of the polished wood surface. Avoid placing these items near heat sources or damp environments to protect the antique joinery.

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These chippendale style dresser pieces offer the refined proportions and serpentine drawer fronts that define eighteenth and nineteenth-century cabinetmaking.

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Serpentine Chest of Drawers

From Midwinter Antiques

£895

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18th century

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Fine Serpentine Mahogany Chest of Drawers

From Midwinter Antiques

£3,995

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18th century

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George III Dumfries House Style Chest of Drawers

From Georgian Antiques

£1,390

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1900 - 1920

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Serpentine Mahogany Chest of Drawers

From Harrison Antique Furniture

£690

3+ MONTHS AGO

chest of drawers

1900 - 1920

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Chippendale Style Mahogany Serpentine Front Gentleman's Chest of Drawers

From Harrison Antique Furniture

£1,750

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