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English Mahogany Serpentine Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English mahogany serpentine chest, the top has beautiful color and patina; the frieze, chamfer, and
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1820s English Antique English Serpentine Chest

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Brass

Antique English Mahogany Serpentine Chest
English Mahogany Serpentine Chest
H 40 in W 47 in D 23.5 in
English Serpentine Small Chest, Circa 1920
Located in High Point, NC
English serpentine side chest from mahogany, circa 1920. The top is banded in mahogany and has a
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1920s English Chippendale Antique English Serpentine Chest

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Mahogany

Antique English Serpentine Small Chest, Circa 1920
English Serpentine Small Chest, Circa 1920
H 30.5 in W 27.75 in D 18.63 in
Antique English 18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest Circa 1780
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English 18th century mahogany serpentine chest, circa 1780.
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Late 18th Century English Antique English Serpentine Chest

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Mahogany

20th Century English Antique Edwardian Flame Mahogany Serpentine Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality flame mahogany serpentine chest, having a well figured and cross banded
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Early 20th Century English George III Antique English Serpentine Chest

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English George III Style Serpentine Chest in Mahogany
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century English George III Style Serpentine Chest in Mahogany
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19th Century English Antique English Serpentine Chest

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Mahogany

18th Century Serpentine Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine 18th century English mahogany serpentine fronted chest with fluted canted corners, the well
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Mid-18th Century English Rococo Antique English Serpentine Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 18th Century Serpentine Chest
18th Century Serpentine Chest
H 31.5 in W 41.5 in D 21.5 in
19th Century English George II Style Mahogany Serpentine Commode / Chest
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Dublin, IE
A superb George II style mahogany serpentine shaped commode in the style of Thomas Chippendale
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Late 19th Century English George II Antique English Serpentine Chest

Materials

Mahogany

English Painted Serpentine Commode
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small English 19th C painted serpentine oak commode. 1890. Dimensions 32 inches (81 cms) Wide
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19th Century English Victorian Antique English Serpentine Chest

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Oak

Antique English Painted Serpentine Commode
English Painted Serpentine Commode
H 31 in W 32 in D 20 in
Large 19th Century English Mahogany Serpentine Chest with Ebonized String Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large 19th Century English Mahogany Serpentine Chest with Ebonized String Inlay, 4 Graduating
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19th Century English Antique English Serpentine Chest

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Mahogany

English Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Chest with Orig Cherub Brasses, C. 1760
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Chippendale mahogany serpentine chest with a carved molded edge top, four graduated drawers
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1760s English Chippendale Antique English Serpentine Chest

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Hepplewhite Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An 18th century George III period mahogany Serpentine Chest, having well figured and cross banded
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Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique English Serpentine Chest

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Warrington, GB
Well figured mahogany serpentine chest of drawers from the George III period. Raised on splay
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Early 19th Century British Antique English Serpentine Chest

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Serpentine Chest of Drawers
19th Century Serpentine Chest of Drawers
H 38.19 in W 46.86 in D 23.63 in
English Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English painted blanket chest, this chest features a beautiful salmon color with a swirl graining
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1860s English Antique English Serpentine Chest

Materials

Steel

English Painted Blanket Chest
English Painted Blanket Chest
H 25 in W 38.25 in D 21 in
English Walnut Marble-Top Serpentine Commode
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
A wonderful English commode from the latest Victorian period with serpentine shape. The commode is
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Early 19th Century English Belle Époque Antique English Serpentine Chest

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Walnut

English Walnut Marble-Top Serpentine Commode
English Walnut Marble-Top Serpentine Commode
H 39.38 in W 25.6 in D 53.15 in
Sheraton Chest Drawers Mahogany Serpentine Commode 1810
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous antique chest of drawers after Sheraton Featues a serpentine form and four drawers so
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1810s Sheraton Antique English Serpentine Chest

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Mahogany

Ottoman, Leather, 19th Century, English, Victorian, Mahogany, Serpentine, Tufted
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Serpentine-shaped ottoman, mid-19th century, English, Victorian, with mahogany skirt and feet and
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique English Serpentine Chest

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Leather

A mahogany four-drawer serpentine chest of drawers
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A George III mahogany four-drawer serpentine chest of drawers, the shaped top with fluted cut
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Late 18th Century French George III Antique English Serpentine Chest

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Mahogany

English Grain Painted Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English grain painted chest, the two over three drawers with original wood knobs, the artist using
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1860s English Antique English Serpentine Chest

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Pine, Paint

English Grain Painted Chest
English Grain Painted Chest
H 39.25 in W 38.75 in D 17.75 in
Antique Bleached Serpentine Fronted Commode, English C.1780
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful commode or chest of drawers. Bleached and lime washed tropical hardwood. Lovely shaped
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1780s English Baroque Antique English Serpentine Chest

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Wood

English Mahogany Tambour Chest
Located in Hollywood, SC
English mahogany graduated three drawer tambour top chest with carved molded gallery, rosewood
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18th Century and Earlier British Antique English Serpentine Chest

English Mahogany Tambour Chest
English Mahogany Tambour Chest
H 32.75 in W 22 in D 15.25 in
Fine and Small 18th Century Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A super example of a flame mahogany serpentine chest with original swanneck handles and ogee
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Late 18th Century Antique English Serpentine Chest

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Mahogany

Superb 18th Century London Made Serpentine Chest stamped Edwards & Roberts
By Edward & Roberts
Located in Charleston, SC
Incredibly handsome 18th century mahogany and maple serpentine chest later retailed by renown
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18th Century English Georgian Antique English Serpentine Chest

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Mahogany, Maple

Antique 1920s Mahogany & burr Walnut Serpentine Chest Of four Drawers
Located in London, GB
A stylish and beautiful English 1920s four drawer night stand/chest of drawers with a solid
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Antique English Serpentine Chest

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Walnut

Antique Pair Italian Burr Walnut Serpentine Bedside Chests 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning pair of Antique Italian burr walnut and ormolu mounted serpentine fronted Petite
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1830s Italian Antique English Serpentine Chest

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Ormolu

English George III Period Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Form Bedside Commode
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English inlaid mahogany bedside commode of serpentine form, the front panel embellished with a
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Early 1800s English George III Antique English Serpentine Chest

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Mahogany, Boxwood

A mahogany three-drawer serpentine chest of drawers, attributed to Henry Hill
By Henry Hill of Marlborough
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A mahogany three-drawer serpentine chest of drawers, attributed to Henry Hill, with three graduated
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1770s English Georgian Antique English Serpentine Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th century English Mahogany Serpetine Chest
Located in Charleston, SC
Early 19th century English mahogany serpentine chest on French feet. Wonderful grain, great scale.
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Early 19th Century English Antique English Serpentine Chest

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Specimen Chest, English, Collector's Chest of Drawers, Georgian, C.1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique specimen chest. An English, mahogany suite of collector's drawers, dating to the
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Late 18th Century British Antique English Serpentine Chest

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Wood

Early 19th Century English Pie Crust Chest
Located in High Point, NC
Period Georgian mahogany chest of drawers with unusual beveled and scalloped edge around the top
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique English Serpentine Chest

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Mahogany, Rosewood

Early 19th Century English Pie Crust Chest
Early 19th Century English Pie Crust Chest
H 39.13 in W 45.38 in D 21.63 in
English Regency Mahogany Bow Front Chest of drawers
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
English regency mahogany bow front chest of drawers, circa 1810. With a single board top, 3 flame
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1810s English Regency Antique English Serpentine Chest

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Brass

A George III Serpentine Mahogany Commode
Located in London, GB
An elegant serpentine fronted commode in well figured mahogany bordered with box and rosewood above
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique English Serpentine Chest

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Mahogany

A George III Serpentine Mahogany Commode
A George III Serpentine Mahogany Commode
H 33.27 in W 43.12 in D 33.47 in
English Bow Front Small Chest of Mahogany from the 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English bow-front small chest of drawers of mahogany from the 19th century - featuring a
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19th Century English Antique English Serpentine Chest

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Metal, Brass

Unusual Pair of Early 20th Century Walnut Serpentine Commodes
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An unusual pair of early 20th century walnut serpentine commodes, each of with two short drawers
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1920s English Antique English Serpentine Chest

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Walnut

18th Century Chippendale Serpentine Mahogany Commode with Writing Slide
Located in Milford, NH
A splendid Chippendale serpentine mahogany commode in its original dark finish with molded edge top
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Early 19th Century English Chippendale Antique English Serpentine Chest

Materials

Brass

George III Mahogany, Kingwood, and Satinwood Serpentine Commode, circa 1785
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A fine circa 1785 English George III period Hepplewhite style three-drawer commode of serpentine
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Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique English Serpentine Chest

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Brass

George III Mahogany Serpentine Dressing Commode w/ Fitted Leather Writing Slide
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Gillows, George III English mahogany serpentine dressing commode with shaped top surmounting
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique English Serpentine Chest

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Brass

German Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Pasadena, CA
comparable to an english bachelors chest. The figured inlaid walnut and banding combined with the serpentine
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Early 18th Century German Baroque Antique English Serpentine Chest

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Brass

German Baroque Chest of Drawers
German Baroque Chest of Drawers
H 28.5 in W 39 in D 19 in
18th Century Chippendale Chest of Drawers
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in London, GB
A superb quality George III Chippendale period serpentine-fronted chest of drawers. English, c
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Mid-18th Century English George III Antique English Serpentine Chest

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Brass

Antique Burr Walnut & Inlaid Chest 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique French serpentine fronted burr walnut chest of six drawers Circa 1870 in date
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1870s French Antique English Serpentine Chest

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Ormolu

Antique Burr Walnut & Inlaid Chest 19th Century
Antique Burr Walnut & Inlaid Chest 19th Century
H 35.83 in W 17.72 in D 12.21 in
Stunning Satinwood 18th Century George III Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A Fine Satinwood Serpentine Chest of Drawers Of the George III Period Constructed in satinwood
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18th Century English George III Antique English Serpentine Chest

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Brass

18th Century Dutch Marquetry Walnut Cabinet on Chest
Located in London, GB
perfectly and it stands on a bombe' serpentine fronted marquetry chest of drawers. The chest features
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1780s Dutch Antique English Serpentine Chest

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Walnut

Important English George III Brown Mahogany Commode
By William Gomm
Located in Dublin, GB
supplying six fine serpentine commodes, for the 5th Lord Leigh, See C Gilbert dictionary of English
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1660s English George III Antique English Serpentine Chest

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Mahogany

Late 18th Century English Satinwood Commode Of Bombe Form
Located in Dublin, IE
An exceptional George III Satinwood serpentine shaped commode, the serpentine top with out-swept
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique English Serpentine Chest

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Satinwood

Antique Louis Revival Burr Walnut & Ormolu Mounted Chest 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique Louis Revival small serpentine fronted burr walnut two drawer chest, Circa 1890
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1890s Antique English Serpentine Chest

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Walnut

Antique French Louis Revival Marquetry Commode Chest of Drawers 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique French Louis Revival marquetry and ormolu mounted wood serpentine
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1880s French Antique English Serpentine Chest

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Ormolu

1740’s King George III Flame Mahogany Rosewood and Tulipwood Chest of Drawers
Located in Louisville, KY
chests from the mid 18th century. An English - King George III, Hepplewhite flame mahogany five-drawer
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1740s English George III Antique English Serpentine Chest

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Mahogany, Rosewood, Tulipwood

English-Made Mahogany Chippendale Style Hand Carved Commode on Stand; In Stock
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in North Salem, NY
The unique and handsome English-made Chippendale style serpentine front commode on stand is made
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18th Century English Chippendale Antique English Serpentine Chest

Materials

Brass

English Queen Anne, Early 18th Century Red Chinoiserie Lacquer Desk / Commode
Located in Troy, NY
compartments above three serpentine front drawers behind a small writing surface. Four drawers beneath, bracket
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Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Antique English Serpentine Chest

Materials

Wood

18th C. George III Coromandel Lacquer Commode, Sourced by Albert Hadley
Located in Southampton, NY
Hadley from Mallet. A handsome English commode from the Late 18th Century made in Coromandel lacquer
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18th Century English George III Antique English Serpentine Chest

Materials

Wood

Antique French Louis Revival Marquetry Commode, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning antique walnut, marquetry and ormolu mounted Louis Revival serpentine fronted
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1880s French Antique English Serpentine Chest

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Ormolu

Circa 1735-55 French Rococo Period Commode from Provence
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1735-55 French Rococo period commode from Provence. Walnut. Serpentine front; two drawers
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1730s French Rococo Antique English Serpentine Chest

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Walnut

Antique French Régence Ormolu Mounted Commode 18th Century
Located in London, GB
in date. The stunning breche violette marble top over a serpentine front having two short over two
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1720s French Antique English Serpentine Chest

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Marble, Ormolu

Mahogany and Satinwood Commode Attributed to Pierre Langlois
By Pierre Langlois
Located in London, GB
This antique English commode is a truly spectacular piece of craftsmanship, with an equally
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique English Serpentine Chest

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Mahogany, Satinwood, Wood

Antique Master Specimen Chest, English, Satinwood, Document Archive, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique master specimen chest on stand. An English, satinwood document archive or
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Late 19th Century British Antique English Serpentine Chest

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Satinwood

George 11nd small Kneehole Desk in Mahogany, English Circa 1745
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
similar to a small chest of drawers but with a central recessed kneehole space, having a small cupboard at
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Mid-18th Century English George II Antique English Serpentine Chest

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Hardwood

19C Set of 6 Irish Chippendale Style Ribbon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
serpentine. There was certainly an overlap between Irish and English furniture, one can see that Irish
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Mid-19th Century Irish Chippendale Antique English Serpentine Chest

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Mahogany

English Serpentine Chest on Chest
Located in Roswell, GA
Mahogany Serpentine bow front chest on chest with 'brushing slide' original green base slightly
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19th Century English Antique English Serpentine Chest

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Brass

English Serpentine Chest on Chest
English Serpentine Chest on Chest
H 69 in W 36 in D 20 in
English Burr Walnut Serpentine Fronted Chest of Drawers
Located in Poling, West Sussex
A very good early Georgian style burr walnut serpentine fronted chest of drawers. Well made in
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Early 20th Century English George I Antique English Serpentine Chest

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Walnut, Burl

English 19th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Poling, West Sussex
An excellent late 19th century mahogany serpentine fronted chest of drawers. Of very good
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Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique English Serpentine Chest

Materials

Mahogany

English Burr Walnut Serpentine Fronted Chest of Drawers
Located in Poling, West Sussex
A delightful burr walnut serpentine fronted chest of drawers in the William and Mary style. Of good
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Early 20th Century English William and Mary Antique English Serpentine Chest

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Walnut, Burl

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Antique English Serpentine Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique English serpentine chest you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and brass, every antique English serpentine chest was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the antique English serpentine chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique English serpentine chest, designed in the Georgian or Baroque style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Antique English Serpentine Chest?

The average selling price for an antique English serpentine chest at 1stDibs is $2,660, while they’re typically $1,684 on the low end and $8,800 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right commodes-chests-of-drawers for You

Is it a commode or a chest of drawers?

Commode is the French term for a low chest of drawers, but it is also sometimes used to denote a piece with a particularly intricate design. The commode dates to circa 1700 France, where it was used as an alternative to a taller cabinet piece so as to not obscure paneled, mirrored or tapestried walls. Coffers, or chests, which were large wooden boxes with hinged lids and sometimes stood on ball feet, preceded chests of drawers, a fashionable cabinet furnishing that garnered acclaim for its obvious storage potential and versatility.

As time passed, French and British furniture makers led the way in the production of chests of drawers, and features like the integration of bronze and ornamental pulls became commonplace. Antique French commodes in the Louis XV style were sometimes crafted in mahogany or walnut, while an Italian marble top added a sophisticated decorative flourish. This specific type of case piece grew in popularity in the years that followed.

So, what makes a chest of drawers different from a common dresser? Dressers are short, and chests of drawers are overall taller pieces of furniture that typically do not have room on the top for a mirror as most dressers do. Tallboys and highboys are variations of the dresser form. Some chests of drawers have one column of four to six long drawers or three long drawers in their bottom section that are topped by a cluster of small side-by-side drawers on the top. To further complicate things, we sometimes refer to particularly short chests of drawers as nightstands

Even though chests of drawers are commonly thought of as bedroom furniture to store clothing, these are adaptable pieces. A chest of drawers can house important documents — think of your walnut Art Deco commode as an upgrade to your filing cabinet. Nestle your chest near your home’s front door to store coats and other outerwear, while the top can be a place to drop your handbag. Add some flair to your kitchen, where this lovable case piece can hold pots, pans and even cookbooks.

When shopping for the right chest of drawers for your home, there are a few key things to consider: What will you be storing in it? How big a chest will you need?

Speaking of size, don’t dream too big. If your space is on the smaller side, a more streamlined vintage mid-century modern chest of drawers, perhaps one designed by Paul McCobb or T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, may best suit your needs.

At 1stDibs, we make it easy to add style and storage to your home. Browse our collection of antique and vintage commodes and chests of drawers today.

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