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George III Chippendale Period Serpentine Chest
George III Chippendale Period Serpentine Chest

George III Chippendale Period Serpentine Chest

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

A fine George III Chippendale period serpentine chest in figured mahogany of an original colour and

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

George III Chippendale Period Mahogany Serpentine Chest, Circa 1770 England
George III Chippendale Period Mahogany Serpentine Chest, Circa 1770 England

George III Chippendale Period Mahogany Serpentine Chest, Circa 1770 England

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

known as the ‘Chippendale period’. This fine George III mahogany serpentine chest is very much in the

Category

Antique 18th Century British Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

George III Chippendale-Period Serpentine Commode
George III Chippendale-Period Serpentine Commode

George III Chippendale-Period Serpentine Commode

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in New Orleans, LA

This rare 18th-century serpentine chest of drawers was crafted in the style of the iconic Thomas

Category

Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Georgian Period Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers, circa 1780
Georgian Period Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers, circa 1780

Georgian Period Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers, circa 1780

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality late 18th Century mahogany serpentine fronted chest of drawers, having a good

Category

Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Serpentine Commode
Chippendale Serpentine Commode

Chippendale Serpentine Commode

By Jonathan Sainsbury

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

escutcheons. The Chippendale Serpentine Commode takes its inspiration from mid 18th century designs. Please

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Chippendale Commodes and Chests of...

Materials

Mahogany

Baker Furniture Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Dresser Chest, Newly Refinished
Baker Furniture Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Dresser Chest, Newly Refinished

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

Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

American Chippendale Birchwood Serpentine Chest of Drawers, circa 1770
American Chippendale Birchwood Serpentine Chest of Drawers, circa 1770

American Chippendale Birchwood Serpentine Chest of Drawers, circa 1770

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A very fine reverse-serpentine (also known as "Oxbow") chest of drawers from the Chippendale period

Category

Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique American Chippendale Serpentine Mahogany Bachelors Chest of Drawers 38"
Antique American Chippendale Serpentine Mahogany Bachelors Chest of Drawers 38"

Antique American Chippendale Serpentine Mahogany Bachelors Chest of Drawers 38"

Located in Dayton, OH

An American Chippendale Bachelor's Chest or Dresser. Made from mahogany with a rectangular

Category

Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Brass

19th Century English George II Style Mahogany Serpentine Commode / Chest
19th Century English George II Style Mahogany Serpentine Commode / Chest

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Mid 18th Century Mahogany Chippendale Serpentine Knee-Hole Chest
Mid 18th Century Mahogany Chippendale Serpentine Knee-Hole Chest

Mid 18th Century Mahogany Chippendale Serpentine Knee-Hole Chest

Located in London, GB

A fine mid-18th century well-figured mahogany serpentine knee-hole chest, having crossbanded

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Chippendale Period Mahogany Serpentine Knee-Hole Chest
18th Century Chippendale Period Mahogany Serpentine Knee-Hole Chest

18th Century Chippendale Period Mahogany Serpentine Knee-Hole Chest

Located in London, GB

A fine mid-18th century well-figured mahogany serpentine Knee-hole chest, having cross-banded

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Fine 18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Commode
Fine 18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Commode

Fine 18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Commode

Located in London, GB

An impressive mid-18th century Chippendale period figured mahogany serpentine commode, having well

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Super Mahogany Serpentine Chest on Chest of Drawers
Super Mahogany Serpentine Chest on Chest of Drawers

Super Mahogany Serpentine Chest on Chest of Drawers

Located in Swadlincote, GB

A very good serpentine mahogany chest on chest of eight drawers with brass swan necked handles

Category

20th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

English Serpentine Chest, circa 1950
English Serpentine Chest, circa 1950

English Serpentine Chest, circa 1950

Located in High Point, NC

English serpentine side chest made from mahogany, circa 1950. The top is banded in mahogany and has

Category

Vintage 1950s English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Serpentine Chest Of Drawers
Georgian Mahogany Serpentine Chest Of Drawers

Georgian Mahogany Serpentine Chest Of Drawers

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Very Good Quality Late 18th Century, Georgian, Mahogany Chest, Of Elegant Serpentine Form, Having

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Fine 18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Commode Chest
Fine 18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Commode Chest

Fine 18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Commode Chest

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

An Exceptional Quality Mid 18th Century Chippendale Period Georgian Mahogany Serpentine Commode, Or

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

George III Thomas Chippendale Hardwood Bookcase on Serpentine Chest Drawers
George III Thomas Chippendale Hardwood Bookcase on Serpentine Chest Drawers

George III Thomas Chippendale Hardwood Bookcase on Serpentine Chest Drawers

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Chippendale pieces, circa 1800. The chest of drawers has a lovely curved serpentine finish, the drawers are

Category

Antique 19th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

Miniature Striped-Maple Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Miniature Striped-Maple Serpentine Chest of Drawers

Miniature Striped-Maple Serpentine Chest of Drawers

Located in New York, NY

American, probably Boston or Salem, Massachusetts Miniature Serpentine Chest of Drawers, circa 1785

Category

Antique 1780s American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Chippendale Chest Of Drawers by White Furniture
Chippendale Chest Of Drawers by White Furniture

Chippendale Chest Of Drawers by White Furniture

Located in Lake Worth, FL

III Style Mahogany Serpentine Chest Of Drawers by White Furniture Approximate Measurements in Inches

Category

Vintage 1970s Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique George III period mahogany serpentine chest of drawers
Antique George III period mahogany serpentine chest of drawers

Antique George III period mahogany serpentine chest of drawers

Located in London, GB

A very fine mid-18th Century Chippendale period well-figured mahogany serpentine Chest, having

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

20th Century Hekman Burl Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
20th Century Hekman Burl Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers

20th Century Hekman Burl Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers

By Hekman Furniture

Located in Germantown, MD

A late 20th Century Hekman Chippendale Style Burl Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers. Lot of

Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Burl

Baker Furniture Serpentine Chest of Drawers, Circa 1960's
Baker Furniture Serpentine Chest of Drawers, Circa 1960's

Baker Furniture Serpentine Chest of Drawers, Circa 1960's

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in High Point, NC

, there are four serpentine front drawers, flanked by gorgeous Chippendale carved quarter columns. The

Category

Vintage 1960s American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

White Furniture Federal Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers, Circa 1940s
White Furniture Federal Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers, Circa 1940s

White Furniture Federal Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers, Circa 1940s

Located in Germantown, MD

A White Furniture Federal Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers, Circa 1940s Measures 42" in width

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Important 18th Century Goncalo Alves Serpentine Chest Signe J N Teague 1779
Important 18th Century Goncalo Alves Serpentine Chest Signe J N Teague 1779

Important 18th Century Goncalo Alves Serpentine Chest Signe J N Teague 1779

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

The Documented John Teague 18th Century Goncalo Alves Serpentine Chest of Drawers. Signed ‘J N

Category

Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Antique George III period fiddle back mahogany serpentine chest of drawers
Antique George III period fiddle back mahogany serpentine chest of drawers

Antique George III period fiddle back mahogany serpentine chest of drawers

Located in London, GB

A fine mid-18th Century Geroge III period mahogany serpentine Chest, having moulded edge boxwood

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

The William Gomm Serpentine Commode
The William Gomm Serpentine Commode

The William Gomm Serpentine Commode

By Jonathan Sainsbury

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

A very fine Chippendale country house four-drawer mahogany Serpentine commode in the manner of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Chippendale Commodes and Chests of...

Materials

Mahogany

Baker Stately Homes Chippendale Serpentine Mahogany Bachelors Chest Dresser
Baker Stately Homes Chippendale Serpentine Mahogany Bachelors Chest Dresser

Baker Stately Homes Chippendale Serpentine Mahogany Bachelors Chest Dresser

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Baker Stately Homes Chippendale Serpentine Mahogany Bachelors Chest Dresser This bachelor chest

Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage W&J Sloane Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Tall Chest Dresser
Vintage W&J Sloane Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Tall Chest Dresser

Vintage W&J Sloane Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Tall Chest Dresser

By W. & J. Sloane

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage W&J Sloane Chinese Chippendale Style Mahogany Serpentine Tall Chest Dresser. Circa Early

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Chinese Chippendale Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

A fine 19th Century Harewood Serpentine 2-Door Cabinet
A fine 19th Century Harewood Serpentine 2-Door Cabinet

A fine 19th Century Harewood Serpentine 2-Door Cabinet

Located in London, GB

A fine 19th century harewood and diamond lattice-work serpentine commode in the mid-18th century

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Boxwood, Satinwood, Tulipwood

Antique George III period mahogany chest of drawers
Antique George III period mahogany chest of drawers

Antique George III period mahogany chest of drawers

Located in London, GB

A mid-18th Century Chippendale period mahogany serpentine Chest, having moulded edged crossbanded

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Kindel Furniture Georgian Mahogany Serpentine Front Nine-Drawer Dresser
Kindel Furniture Georgian Mahogany Serpentine Front Nine-Drawer Dresser

Kindel Furniture Georgian Mahogany Serpentine Front Nine-Drawer Dresser

By Kindel Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Georgian or Chippendale style serpentine front triple dresser, chest of drawers, or

Category

Vintage 1980s American Georgian Dressers

Materials

Brass

Chippendale Period Mahogany Serpentine Commode Chest
Chippendale Period Mahogany Serpentine Commode Chest

Chippendale Period Mahogany Serpentine Commode Chest

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Tring, GB

An important and rare George III period mahogany serpentine commode chest, attributed to Thomas

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Period Mahogany Serpentine Commode Chest
Chippendale Period Mahogany Serpentine Commode Chest

Chippendale Period Mahogany Serpentine Commode Chest

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Tring, GB

An important and rare George III period mahogany serpentine commode chest, attributed to Thomas

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Great Britain (UK) Chippendale Commodes and Che...

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Quality Chippendale Period Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Fine Quality Chippendale Period Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers

Fine Quality Chippendale Period Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in New York, NY

With a thumb molded serpentine top above a conforming case with four cockbeaded long drawers. This

Category

Antique 1760s English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Very Rare Small Chippendale Period Mid-18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest
Very Rare Small Chippendale Period Mid-18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest

Very Rare Small Chippendale Period Mid-18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in South Croydon, GB

smallest examples of a Chippendale period serpentine chest. The laminated corner blocks and pink wash

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century British Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Serpentine Four-Drawer Chest
Mahogany Serpentine Four-Drawer Chest

Mahogany Serpentine Four-Drawer Chest

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Millwood, VA

This is a lovely diminutive flame mahogany serpentine chest of drawers with brass swan neck handles

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Boston Chippendale Mahogany Blocked Serpentine Chest
Boston Chippendale Mahogany Blocked Serpentine Chest

Boston Chippendale Mahogany Blocked Serpentine Chest

Located in Wells, ME

Superb tiny Boston Chippendale mahogany blocked serpentine chest of drawers with bold graduation

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Arthur Brett Chippendale Style Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Arthur Brett Chippendale Style Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers

Arthur Brett Chippendale Style Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers

By Arthur Brett

Located in London, GB

An impressive mahogany serpentine fronted chest of drawers in Chippendale style with a cross banded

Category

Early 2000s British Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

WHITE OF MEBANE Mahogany Chippendale Serpentine Gray Painted Bachelor Chest
WHITE OF MEBANE Mahogany Chippendale Serpentine Gray Painted Bachelor Chest

WHITE OF MEBANE Mahogany Chippendale Serpentine Gray Painted Bachelor Chest

Located in Charlotte, NC

A Chippendale style bachelor chest by White Furniture. Hardwood painted a soft gray color with

Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

George III Period Serpentine-Fronted Chest of Drawers in the Manner of Thomas
George III Period Serpentine-Fronted Chest of Drawers in the Manner of Thomas

George III Period Serpentine-Fronted Chest of Drawers in the Manner of Thomas

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in New York, NY

A very fine quality English George III period serpentine fronted chest of drawers executed in

Category

Antique 1770s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Mahogany Serpentine Front Chippendale Bureau, Boston, circa 1750
Mahogany Serpentine Front Chippendale Bureau, Boston, circa 1750

Mahogany Serpentine Front Chippendale Bureau, Boston, circa 1750

Located in Providence, RI

18th century. It is exceptional in the proportion of the elegant serpentine aristocratic form of its

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers, Newport, circa 1780
Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers, Newport, circa 1780

Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers, Newport, circa 1780

Located in Providence, RI

This serpentine bureau is composed of strongly figured dense Cuban mahogany. The drawer fronts are

Category

Antique Late 18th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Serpentine Fronted Mahogany Dressing Chest
18th Century Serpentine Fronted Mahogany Dressing Chest

18th Century Serpentine Fronted Mahogany Dressing Chest

Located in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire

18th Century Chippendale period mahogany serpentine fronted dressing chest of drawers.

Category

Antique 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

FURNITURE CLASSICS Mahogany Chippendale Serpentine Bedside Chest
FURNITURE CLASSICS Mahogany Chippendale Serpentine Bedside Chest

FURNITURE CLASSICS Mahogany Chippendale Serpentine Bedside Chest

Located in Charlotte, NC

A Chippendale style bedside chest by Furniture Classics, of Norfolk, Virginia, USA. Mahogany with

Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Diminutive Massachusetts Chippendale Reverse Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Diminutive Massachusetts Chippendale Reverse Serpentine Chest of Drawers

Diminutive Massachusetts Chippendale Reverse Serpentine Chest of Drawers

Located in Woodbury, CT

Chippendale maple and birch reverse serpentine chest of drawers of small size, the shaped top with

Category

Antique 1790s American Chippendale Dressers

Materials

Birch, Maple

George III Mahogany Serpentine Commode
George III Mahogany Serpentine Commode

George III Mahogany Serpentine Commode

By William Hallett

Located in London, Middlesex

An extremely fine mid-18th century Chippendale period serpentine commode, the shaped top with a

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

George III Ormolu Mounted Harewood and Marquetry Serpentine Commode
George III Ormolu Mounted Harewood and Marquetry Serpentine Commode

George III Ormolu Mounted Harewood and Marquetry Serpentine Commode

By Pierre Langlois

Located in London, Middlesex

The top of the serpentine commode is inlaid with a marquetry panel of musical trophy hanging from a

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Harewood

Thomas Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Chest
Thomas Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Chest

Thomas Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Chest

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in New Orleans, LA

This incredibly rare serpentine-front chest of drawers is attributed to the iconic Thomas

Category

Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Serpentine, Brass

Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers

Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Greenwich, CT

A very fine serpentine mahogany chest of drawers circa 1760 in the manner of Thomas Chippendale

Category

Antique 1760s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Chippendale Satinwood & Tulipwood Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Chippendale Satinwood & Tulipwood Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers

Chippendale Satinwood & Tulipwood Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in New York, NY

Chippendale satinwood & tulipwood inlaid mahogany serpentine chest of drawers English, circa 1770

Category

Antique 18th Century British Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood, Tulipwood

Antique Chippendale Serpentine Commode
Antique Chippendale Serpentine Commode

Antique Chippendale Serpentine Commode

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

A fine George III Chippendale period serpentine commode in mahogany of a good original color and

Category

Antique 1760s English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Chest
Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Chest

Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Chest

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A stunning 18th century Chippendale period Georgian Mahogany chest of bold serpentine form and

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Serpentine 4 Drawer Chest
Chippendale Serpentine 4 Drawer Chest

Chippendale Serpentine 4 Drawer Chest

Located in San Francisco, CA

A good quality mahogany George III serpentine front chest, the overhanging crossbanded top above 4

Category

Antique 1770s British Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

George III Chippendale Period Mahogany Serpentine Chest
George III Chippendale Period Mahogany Serpentine Chest

George III Chippendale Period Mahogany Serpentine Chest

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A George III Chippendale period mahogany serpentine chest, the shaped top above a fitted drawer

Category

Antique 1790s English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

An 18th Century Chippendale Period Mahogany Serpentine Chest
An 18th Century Chippendale Period Mahogany Serpentine Chest

An 18th Century Chippendale Period Mahogany Serpentine Chest

Located in Middleburg, VA

An 18th Century Chippendale Period Mahogany Serpentine Chest. Graceful serpentine shaped front

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Chippendale Commodes and Chests...

Hickory Furniture Chippendale Style Flame Mahogany Serpentine Chest
Hickory Furniture Chippendale Style Flame Mahogany Serpentine Chest

Hickory Furniture Chippendale Style Flame Mahogany Serpentine Chest

By Hickory Manufacturing Company

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This Chinese Chippendale flame mahogany and satinwood banded serpentine chest is by Hickory

Category

Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Brass

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Chippendale Serpentine Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal chippendale serpentine chest for your home. A chippendale serpentine chest — often made from wood, mahogany and brass — can elevate any home. Find 51 options for an antique or vintage chippendale serpentine chest now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer chippendale serpentine chest, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A chippendale serpentine chest, designed in the Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made chippendale serpentine chest over the years, but those crafted by Baker Furniture Company, John Stuart Inc. and Kindel Furniture are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Chippendale Serpentine Chest?

A chippendale serpentine chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $9,649, while the lowest priced sells for $1,500 and the highest can go for as much as $72,000.

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

Shopping for 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 any case 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. The term commode was also used to refer to a piece of bedroom furniture — a washstand or nightstand that contained a chamber pot. 

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.