Oak Serpentine Dresser
Mid Century Country French Provincial Serpentine 9 Drawer Triple Dresser 72"
Located in Dayton, OH
A stout mid century French Provincial dresser featuring serpentine form with nine dovetailed oak
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Hardwood
Antique RJ Horner School Oak Princess Dresser with Mirror C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
princess dresser after RJ Horner offers oak construction with shaped dressing mirror over serpentine two
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Early 20th Century Dressers
Materials
Mirror, Oak
Antique Dresser, English, Oak, Victorian, Country Kitchen, Sideboard, circa 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique dresser. An English, oak, Victorian country kitchen sideboard dating to the mid
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dressers
Materials
Oak
H 77.17 in W 48.04 in D 20.08 in
18th Century English Long Dresser Base / Server in Oak with 3 Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century English Long Dresser Base / Server in Oak with 3 Drawers, Serpentine Apron & Lower
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Antique 18th Century English Dressers
Materials
Oak
Antique Tiger Oak 3 Drawer Dresser or Dressing Table with Oval Mirror
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A stunning tiger oak wood dresser with an oval mirror. Sourced from an estate in Kansas, this
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Antique Early 1900s American American Craftsman Dressers
Materials
Metal
Hand-carved French Blonde Oak Four Drawer Chest
Located in Malibu, CA
Late 19th C early 20th C. hand carved French Oak Provincial serpentine four drawer chest. The
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Dressers
Materials
Oak
Pair of 19th Century French Oak Valet Boxes
Located in Charleston, SC
A rare pair of 19th century or earlier valet drawer boxes with carved oak in curvaceous serpentine
Category
Antique 19th Century French Dressers
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Burr Walnut Serpentine Dresser Nightstand Drop Leaf Scotland 1930, H240
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique oak serving table, sideboard, hall table dresser base, Scotland 1910, H240
Scotland 1910
Category
Vintage 1910s Scottish Sideboards
Materials
Oak
H 32 in W 47.5 in D 20 in
George II/ George III Period Oak Dresser Base Sideboard
Located in Free Union, VA
A very nicely proportioned English oak dresser base sideboard resting on cabriole legs in the front
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Antique Gray Painted Oak Chest of 3 Drawers from France
Located in Round Top, TX
The soft gray paint adds a romantic touch to this serpentine oak chest of drawers. While the paint
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Paint, Wood, Oak
Large Oak White Painted Chest of Drawers, Denmark circa 1770
Located in Round Top, TX
This antique rococo large oak chest of drawers features a serpentine front, brass hardware pulls
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Rococo Gray Painted Large Oak Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark Circa 1780-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
This antique rococo large oak chest of drawers features a serpentine front, brass hardware pulls
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Paint
H 43.5 in W 48 in D 24.25 in
Antique Rococo Oak Large Chest of Drawers Painted Gray
Located in Round Top, TX
, rococo style and serpentine curves of this chest that dates back to the early 1800's. The layered painted
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Rococo Painted Large Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark circa 1750-80
Located in Round Top, TX
This large antique rococo oak chest of drawers features a serpentine front, brass hardware pulls
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak, Paint
H 42.75 in W 46 in D 23.25 in
Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A vintage French Provincial walnut and oak semainier chest of drawers.
Handcrafted in France in
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Country Chest of Drawers Nightstand Painted Black
Located in Round Top, TX
natural oak wood beneath. The graceful cabriolet feet, paneled sides, serpentine front and lower carved
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Paint, Wood
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The vintage neoclassical painted dressing table, vanity, desk or night table has gilt detailing, serpentine front, brass pulls and tapered legs. Drawers are dovetailed. Can also be u...
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Ladies French Antique Dressing Table Mirror
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality French gilded ormolu, onyx and champlevé enamel Dressing table mirror. The ormolu having foliate and ribbon decoration.
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Mirrors
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"The Imperial Chair" Set of Eight by Weiman/Warren Lloyd for Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Dallas, TX
Set your interior space up for drama and infuse style into your dining room with this gorgeous set of classically styled modern dining chairs. Known as the 'Imperial Chair' series mo...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
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Dixie Provincial Style Walnut 9-Drawer Triple Dresser with Mirror
By Dixie
Located in Germantown, MD
Dixie Provincial Style Walnut Fruitwood Triple Dresser With Mirror. Very solid construction with original French drawer pulls and featuring 9 drawers, all with hand-cut dovetail join...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
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18th century Louis XVI Dressing Table
Located in Belmont, MA
Louis XVI dressing table, France 1780. For the beautiful marquetry, the maker combined two types of veneer: Walnut and kingwood. The dressing table has one exterior drawer, a built ...
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Georgian 18th Century Potboard Dresser Base
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Attractive And Very Good Quality Late 18th Century, George III Period, Oak Dresser Base Of Good Colour And Patina Throughout, Having Three Frieze Drawers With Replacement Knobs, O...
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Dressers
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Belle Époque French Louis XVI Style Gilded Chair with Upholstered Seat, c 1900
Located in Miami, FL
A lovely Louis XVI style salon chair in giltwood (gold leaf applied over wood) with spindle-back, turned & reeded legs, carved & round-shaped seat rail with tufted upholstery. Belle ...
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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
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Gold Leaf
H 32 in W 17 in D 19.5 in
Tapparelle L Dark Blue Cabinet. Base and Sliding Shutter in natural Oak
By Emmanuel Gallina
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Tapparelle is a collection of elements that explore the traditional technique of antan office furniture with sliding shutters no longer in use, turning them into furniture for the co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Cabinets
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Oak, Lacquer
H 45.28 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
1970s Walnut and Oak Plinth Dresser by Lane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W58 D18 H28.5
Petite dresser with three large drawers and three smaller drawers on the side. This dresser features clean chrome hardware with dove tail drawers. The walnut plinth ba...
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Vintage 1970s Brutalist Dressers
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English Oak Dresser and Rack Early 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb English dresser from the beginning of the 18th century in oak
Very nice model with very beautiful molded doors. We can find a symmetry in the two doors. This indicates that i...
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Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Dressers
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Oak
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. Solid wood dovetailed drawers with original heavy duty brass drop pulls. Circa 19...
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Mid-20th Century American Country Dressers
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Fruitwood, Plywood
H 34 in W 72 in D 20.75 in
Painted Swedish Blue/Grey & Gold Accent Louis XVI Style Vanity Mirror
Located in Sheffield, MA
A large vintage painted Swedish Gustavian style vanity mirror. Perfect for the master bathroom or in an entry hallway or fireplace mantel where an important mirror is needed. Hang ...
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Early 20th Century Gustavian Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
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Wood
Antique Empire Ebonized Dresser: Timeless Craftsmanship Restored
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of our antique empire dresser, a masterpiece of craftsmanship and style brought back to life by our skilled artisans. Crafted from rich maho...
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Antique Early 1900s American Empire Dressers
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French Double Sided Dressing Table / Vanity
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning Louis XVI style dressing table/vanity. Featuring a double sided mirror and painted metal legs, this dressing table is a stunning addition to any bedroom, dressing room or ba...
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Vintage 1960s French Louis XVI Vanities
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White Furniture French Country Maple Triple Dresser, Circa 1970s
Located in Germantown, MD
White Furniture French Country maple triple dresser, Circa 1970s.
Original French Country handles. 9 drawers with 3 enclosed drawers.
All dovetail drawers working flawlessly. Ver...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Dressers
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Maple
Antique French Louis XVI Painted Vanity Chair with Cane
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Painted Vanity Chair with Cane is an artful example of French craftsmanship at its finest! The round stool itself is caned for lightweight comfort, and feat...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Stools
Materials
Cane, Hardwood, Paint
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Pair of Marble Top Mahogany Three Drawer Dressers
Located in Bedford, NY
ITALIAN WHITE MARBLE TOPS WITH COVE EDGE- THREE LARGE DRAWERS
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Vintage 1950s American Dressers
Materials
Mahogany
George II or George III Dresser Base Sideboard
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A very nicely proportioned oak dresser base resting on cabriole legs in the front terminating in
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English George III Sideboards
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Antique Oak Serpentine Dresser with Harp Mounted Mirror
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Indulge in the sophisticated elegance of this Antique Oak Dresser with Harp Mounted Mirror from
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Antique Early 19th Century Dressers
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Oak
Antique Dresser, Victorian in the Jacobean Taste, English, Oak, Sideboard
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique dresser, a Victorian country kitchen sideboard in the Jacobean taste. In oak by
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Antique 19th Century English Jacobean Dressers
Materials
Oak
H 85.24 in W 57.29 in D 25.6 in
Antique Victorian Oak Wood Washstand Princess Dresser Vanity with Shaving Mirror
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian oak wood washstand princess dresser vanity with shaving mirror. Item features
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Dressers
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H 76.5 in W 42 in D 22 in
Late 18th Century Antique Rococo Oak Chest of Drawers Dresser Painted Blue
Located in Round Top, TX
serpentine front. Enlarge the photos to appreciate the newer professionally applied layers of varied blue
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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Dressers
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Pair Serpentine Fronted Chippendale Bachelors Chests Nightstands
By Century Furniture
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Chippendale style and made of mahogany and oak secondaries. The chests are in good condition and one side of
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Early 2000s American Chippendale Dressers
Materials
Brass
Finest Georgian Serpentine Chest of Drawers c. 1770
Located in Heathfield, GB
Of exceptional refinement and quality, this beautiful small serpentine chest carries all of the
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Antique 1770s Georgian Dressers
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Mahogany
Antique Black Painted Chest of Serpentine Drawers from Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
This antique baroque oak chest of drawers from Denmark features a serpentine front, brass hardware
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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Dressers
Materials
Wood
Vintage Drexel Mahogany Triple Dresser
By Drexel
Located in Annville, PA
A Vintage Drexel Mahogany Triple Dresser. A classic furniture shape this serpentine chest features
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Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Dressers
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Mahogany
Antique Tall Baroque Oak Original Gray Painted Chest of Drawers from Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
This antique tall baroque oak chest of drawers from Denmark features a serpentine front, brass
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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Dressers
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Wood, Oak
H 50 in W 45.5 in D 23 in
Antique West Michigan Furniture Co. Sheraton Style Bowfront Tallboy Dresser
By West Michigan Furniture Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
with a bowfront featuring 5 dovetailed drawers over a serpentine lower apron and splayed legs. Upper
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Vintage 1940s Sheraton Dressers
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Mahogany
Antique Baroque Chest of Drawers with Blue Painted Finish
Located in Round Top, TX
details of the casework. The contours of the top are repeated in each of the serpentine drawer fronts
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Antique Late 18th Century European Dressers
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Wood, Oak
Antique Victorian Serpentine Oak Chest of Drawers Tallboy Dresser Chic White
Located in Dayton, OH
A late Victorian serpentine chest. Made from Oak with a white painted finish. Features five drawers
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Oak, Paint
Unusual English Oak Dresser Base
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning 18th century English oak dresser base with an unusual serpentine shaped front leg, 1750
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Antique 18th Century English George II Sideboards
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Oak
Antique Late Victorian Panelled Oak Chest of Drawers Dresser Nighstand
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian dresser or chest of drawers. Made of oak featuring three drawers with brass pulls
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Early 20th Century Late Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Antique Large Black Painted Oak Chest of 4 Drawers With Serpentine Front, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
This antique rococo chest of drawers from Denmark features a serpentine front, brass hardware pulls
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Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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H 48.25 in W 48 in D 24.25 in
Large Antique Dresser Base, Scottish, Oak, Buffet, Server, Late Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique dresser base. A Scottish, carved oak buffet or server, dating to the late
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Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Buffets
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Oak
H 39.38 in W 72.64 in D 25.79 in
19th Century Victorian Quartersawn Oak Mirrored Dresser Chest Vanity Wash Stand
Located in Dayton, OH
19th century Victorian Quartersawn oak mirrored dresser chest vanity wash stand
"Quartersawn oak
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Vanities
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H 70.5 in W 19 in D 38 in
Antique Dresser Base, English, Oak, Side, Hall, Table, Late Georgian, Circa 1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique dresser base. An English, oak side or hall table, dating to the late Georgian
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Antique Late 18th Century British Side Tables
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Oak
H 30.12 in W 41.93 in D 16.74 in
19th Century French Buffet or Open Dresser
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A 19th century French-country carved oak buffet, the base with two panelled doors flanking a bank
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Antique 1870s French Buffets
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Oak
Georgian Neo-Classical Mahogany Serpentine Triple Chest, Late 18th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
Rare Late 18th Century Georgian Neo-Classical mahogany Serpentine Triple Chest / Dresser was made
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H 39 in W 69.75 in D 24 in
19th Century French Bleached Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
Built during the 19th century in France, this sturdy bleached oak dresser showcases four spacious
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Antique Large Rococo Oak Chest of Drawers Painted White
Located in Round Top, TX
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Antique English Oak Tudor Jacobean Revival Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
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Early 20th Century Tudor Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Large Oak White Painted Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark 1780-1800
Located in Round Top, TX
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Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French carved oak sideboard cabinet bookcase Breton Brittany
~Direct from France~
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Oak
H 95.25 in W 47 in D 21.5 in
Large Green Painted Oak Rococo Chest of Four Drawers, Denmark circa 1770
Located in Round Top, TX
This large antique rococo oak chest of drawers features a serpentine front, handsome brass hardware
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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Early 19th Century Large Antique Gray Painted Oak Chest of Drawers from D
Located in Round Top, TX
easy to open and use. This strong and elegant dresser is entirely of oak which and has been restored
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Antique Early 19th Century Hungarian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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H 49.5 in W 44.5 in D 23.5 in
Antique Baroque Black Painted Chest of Drawers from Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
This antique Baroque oak chest of drawers from Denmark features a serpentine front, brass hardware
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Located in Round Top, TX
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Located in Costa Mesa, CA
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Located in Round Top, TX
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Antique Rococo Large Chest of Drawers Painted Blue
Located in Round Top, TX
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Antique Victorian Quarter Sawn Oak Serpentine Dresser with Mirror, circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Located in Dayton, OH
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Oak
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Vintage Thomasville Tableau Oak French Country Style Triple Dresser
By Thomasville
Located in Charlotte, NC
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Antique Rococo Black Painted Large Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Round Top, TX
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Antique 18th Century Danish Chest of Drawers with Light Gray Paint
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique Danish oak chest of drawers, circa 1760-1780 with a serpentine front and painted a pale
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19th Century English Country Georgian Oak Sideboard Dresser
Located in Rio Vista, CA
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Brass
Bassett Cherry Queen Anne 2 Tier Serpentine Sideboard Console Sofa Hall Table "
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
styling with serpentine form an pad feet.
History of Bassett Furniture
Bassetts' begining was rooted
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Cherry
H 29.5 in W 50 in D 15 in
Antique French Commode in White Oak that Disassembles Completely
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French white oak dresser, chest of drawers or commode. Beautifully shaped with a serpentine
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Oak
Antique Large Oak Rococo Chest of Drawers Painted Black
Located in Round Top, TX
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Vintage Swedish Rococo Blonde Bombe Commode Signed by Stilmobler Torskors
Located in Forney, TX
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Fine 18th Century Welsh Server
Located in Bridgeport, CT
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Good Mid-18th Century Oak Dresser and Rack
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English Mahogany Serpentine Fronted Display Cabinet by Maple & Co.
By Maple & Co.
Located in Poling, West Sussex
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Oak Serpentine Dresser For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal oak serpentine dresser for your home. Each oak serpentine dresser for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and paint. Your living room may not be complete without an oak serpentine dresser — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right oak serpentine dresser, those designed in Victorian styles are of considerable interest.
How Much is a Oak Serpentine Dresser?
Prices for an oak serpentine dresser start at $1,000 and top out at $5,725 with the average selling for $4,714.
Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You
Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items.
In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior.
Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time.
Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room.
In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.
A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.
Questions About Oak Serpentine Dresser
- What is a serpentine dresser?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Serpentine 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.
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