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What is a serpentine dresser?

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What is a serpentine dresser?
Serpentine is another word for something that is snakelike or curved. A serpentine dresser features a curved front that visually undulates. This style was very popular in the Rococo period. Shop a collection of Rococo furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Provincial Serpentine Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
European provincial serpentine dresser, this two-drawer chest, with a walnut handpainted elegant
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Commodes and Chest...

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Wood

Vintage Burr Walnut Serpentine Dresser Nightstand Drop Leaf Scotland 1930, H242
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage burr walnut Serpentine dresser, nightstand, drop leaves, Scotland 1930, H242 Scotland 1930
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Vintage 1910s Scottish Dressers

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Walnut

Mid Century French Provincial Serpentine Dresser Chest of Drawers 38"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century French Provincial dresser or chest or drawers featuring rectangular form with
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Dressers

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Hardwood, Paint

John Widdicomb French Country Serpentine Dresser with Glass Top, circa 1950s
By John Widdicomb
Located in Germantown, MD
John Widdicomb French Country Serpentine triple Dresser with protective Glass Top, Serpentine front
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Mid-20th Century American Country Dressers

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Fruitwood, Plywood

Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Dresser
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Chippendale style serpentine front dresser or chest of drawers By Baker
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Baker Furniture Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Dresser Chest, Newly Refinished
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Chippendale style serpentine front dresser or chest of drawers By
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

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