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French Louis XVI Style Inlaid Card or Games Table, circa 1880
French Louis XVI Style Inlaid Card or Games Table, circa 1880

French Louis XVI Style Inlaid Card or Games Table, circa 1880

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality late 19th century Louis XVI style parquetry inlaid serpentine fronted card or games

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Baroque Secretaire à Trois Corps, 18th Century
Baroque Secretaire à Trois Corps, 18th Century

Baroque Secretaire à Trois Corps, 18th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Large Baroque secretaire on bun feet with a three-drawer commode base with a serpentine front, a

Category

Antique 18th Century European Baroque Secretaires

Materials

Wood

19th Century Polished Steel Dog Grate
19th Century Polished Steel Dog Grate

19th Century Polished Steel Dog Grate

Located in London, GB

pinnacle urn finials. Serpentine front with pierced fluted fret plate interrupted with paterae over beaded

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Adam Style Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Steel, Wrought Iron

Pair of Georgian Knife Boxes
Pair of Georgian Knife Boxes

Pair of Georgian Knife Boxes

By Thomas Sheraton

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

knife box before and together with the serpentine fronts, the boxes have an interesting shape.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Knife Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Italian Commode
18th Century Italian Commode

18th Century Italian Commode

$8,157Sale Price|20% Off

18th Century Italian Commode

Located in Brighton, Sussex

An impressive 18th century Italian Walnut serpentine fronted commode. Having marquetry boxwood

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Polished Steel & Cast-Iron Fire Grate
Polished Steel & Cast-Iron Fire Grate

Polished Steel & Cast-Iron Fire Grate

Located in London, GB

A polished steel and cast-iron fire grate of Chippendale form. The railed serpentine front above a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Steel, Iron

19th Century Hand-Painted Louis XV Chest of Drawers in Rococo Style
19th Century Hand-Painted Louis XV Chest of Drawers in Rococo Style

19th Century Hand-Painted Louis XV Chest of Drawers in Rococo Style

Located in Greding, DE

Charming hand-painted chest of drawers in the Louis XV style, featuring a serpentine front

Category

Antique 19th Century European Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Polished Steel Pierced Fender in the Georgian Style
Polished Steel Pierced Fender in the Georgian Style

Polished Steel Pierced Fender in the Georgian Style

Located in London, GB

A mid 19th century late Georgian style steel fender. The serpentine front with pierced top fret

Category

Antique 19th Century Georgian Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Steel

Early 20th Century French Painted Console Table
Early 20th Century French Painted Console Table

Early 20th Century French Painted Console Table

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

. With cabriole legs and a serpentine front rail with carved detailing and a central cartouche. The

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Henkel Harris Federal Inlaid Flame Mahogany Sideboard Credenza
Henkel Harris Federal Inlaid Flame Mahogany Sideboard Credenza

Henkel Harris Federal Inlaid Flame Mahogany Sideboard Credenza

By Henkel Harris

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Hepplewhite or Federal style serpentine front sideboard, buffet, or credenza By Henkel

Category

Late 20th Century American Hepplewhite Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century Serpentine Shield-Shaped Mahogany Dressing Table Mirror
Antique 19th Century Serpentine Shield-Shaped Mahogany Dressing Table Mirror

Antique 19th Century Serpentine Shield-Shaped Mahogany Dressing Table Mirror

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

interiors. Featuring a lovely serpentine front and a refined shield-shaped mirror, it is both an aesthetic

Category

Antique 19th Century British Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pair of Baroque Chests of Drawers, 18th Century
Pair of Baroque Chests of Drawers, 18th Century

Pair of Baroque Chests of Drawers, 18th Century

Located in New York, NY

. The subtly serpentine front enhances their distinguished character. Surfaces are veneered in

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Antique Edwardian Figured Mahogany Serpentine Sideboard
Antique Edwardian Figured Mahogany Serpentine Sideboard

Antique Edwardian Figured Mahogany Serpentine Sideboard

Located in Suffolk, GB

enriched with satinwood crossbanding and inlaid detailing throughout. The gently serpentine front is

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Patinated Gustavian Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Vintage Patinated Gustavian Serpentine Chest of Drawers

Vintage Patinated Gustavian Serpentine Chest of Drawers

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

crafted with a dramatic serpentine front, the piece features three spacious drawers flanked by refined

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Dressers

Materials

Brass

Rustic Viennese 18th Century Serpentine Walnut Drawer Commode
Rustic Viennese 18th Century Serpentine Walnut Drawer Commode

Rustic Viennese 18th Century Serpentine Walnut Drawer Commode

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

the 1700s, this rustic commode features a beautifully curved serpentine front and rich walnut veneers

Category

Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Painted Chest of Drawers, Circa 1960s
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Painted Chest of Drawers, Circa 1960s

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Painted Chest of Drawers, Circa 1960s

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous French Country or French Provincial Louis XV style serpentine front dresser or chest of

Category

Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Burr walnut card table
Burr walnut card table

Burr walnut card table

$2,610Sale Price|20% Off

Burr walnut card table

Located in Cheshire, GB

Walnut serpentine front card table. The folding and swivel burr walnut top opening to reveal an

Category

Antique 19th Century British Game Tables

Materials

Walnut

Karges French Regency Louis XVI Burled Walnut Sideboard or Bar Cabinet
Karges French Regency Louis XVI Burled Walnut Sideboard or Bar Cabinet

Karges French Regency Louis XVI Burled Walnut Sideboard or Bar Cabinet

By Karges Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style serpentine front sideboard buffet, credenza, or bar

Category

Vintage 1980s American Louis XVI Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Early Sheraton Period Flame Mahogany Serpentine Sideboard
Early Sheraton Period Flame Mahogany Serpentine Sideboard

Early Sheraton Period Flame Mahogany Serpentine Sideboard

Located in Middleburg, VA

that seem to shimmer with movement and depth. The sinuous serpentine front is a hallmark of the

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Sideboards

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Italian Venetian Hand Painted Chinoiserie Secretary Desk
Mid-Century Italian Venetian Hand Painted Chinoiserie Secretary Desk

Mid-Century Italian Venetian Hand Painted Chinoiserie Secretary Desk

Located in Kennesaw, GA

coral and gilt interior makes such a vibrant statement. Each panel of the serpentine front is hand

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Poplar

White-Painted Secretary Desk with Glazed Cabinet, 18th Century
White-Painted Secretary Desk with Glazed Cabinet, 18th Century

White-Painted Secretary Desk with Glazed Cabinet, 18th Century

Located in Greding, DE

three lower drawers with serpentine fronts are fitted with fine brass mounts.

Category

Antique 18th Century German French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Brass

18th Century Painted Blue Italian Commode
18th Century Painted Blue Italian Commode

18th Century Painted Blue Italian Commode

Located in Montreal, QC

An 18th century Italian commode with serpentine front and shaped sides, having two large drawers

Category

Antique 1750s Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Antique Louis XV Style Commode
Antique Louis XV Style Commode

Antique Louis XV Style Commode

Located in Bridgeport, CT

corners, serpentine front, recessed side panels, straight back legs and bronze mounts to the front legs

Category

Antique 19th Century Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Late 18th to Early 19th Century Hand-Painted Serpentine Commode/Chest of Drawers
Late 18th to Early 19th Century Hand-Painted Serpentine Commode/Chest of Drawers

Late 18th to Early 19th Century Hand-Painted Serpentine Commode/Chest of Drawers

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

craftsmanship and decorative artistry. It features a distinguished serpentine front, an elegant form that

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

French Louis XV Adam Style Marble Top Kingwood Hand Painted Commode w/ Drawers
French Louis XV Adam Style Marble Top Kingwood Hand Painted Commode w/ Drawers

French Louis XV Adam Style Marble Top Kingwood Hand Painted Commode w/ Drawers

Located in Philadelphia, PA

features hand painted cameos and flowers throughout with serpentine front and 4 dovetailed drawers, working

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

19th Century Louis XVI One-Drawer Writing Table With Leather Top
19th Century Louis XVI One-Drawer Writing Table With Leather Top

19th Century Louis XVI One-Drawer Writing Table With Leather Top

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A handsome Louis XVI writing table with a serpentine-fronted apron and green tooled leather top

Category

Antique 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Victorian Tiger Oak Carved Paw Foot Curio Cabinet Base Sideboard Buffet
Antique Victorian Tiger Oak Carved Paw Foot Curio Cabinet Base Sideboard Buffet

Antique Victorian Tiger Oak Carved Paw Foot Curio Cabinet Base Sideboard Buffet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

) curved glass panels, serpentine front, beveled glass mirror backsplash, 2 upper shelves, curved paw feet

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Oak

Baroque Miniature Chest of Drawers in Walnut, Mid-18th Century
Baroque Miniature Chest of Drawers in Walnut, Mid-18th Century

Baroque Miniature Chest of Drawers in Walnut, Mid-18th Century

Located in Greding, DE

rests on elegantly curved volute feet and features a serpentine front with a scalloped apron. The

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Antique Hepplewhite Flame Mahogany & Satinwood Inlaid & Banded Sideboard C1920
Antique Hepplewhite Flame Mahogany & Satinwood Inlaid & Banded Sideboard C1920

Antique Hepplewhite Flame Mahogany & Satinwood Inlaid & Banded Sideboard C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

includes a serpentine front with multiple drawers, providing both aesthetic appeal and functional storage

Category

Early 20th Century Hepplewhite Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Painted Serpentine Commode from Southern Germany, 18th C. and Later
Antique Painted Serpentine Commode from Southern Germany, 18th C. and Later

Antique Painted Serpentine Commode from Southern Germany, 18th C. and Later

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique, painted three-drawer commode has a wonderful serpentine front, accented by angular

Category

Antique 18th Century German Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Fine Pair of George 111 Satinwood and Tulipwood Marquetry Game Tables
Fine Pair of George 111 Satinwood and Tulipwood Marquetry Game Tables

Fine Pair of George 111 Satinwood and Tulipwood Marquetry Game Tables

Located in Dallas, TX

Fine pair of George III serpentine-fronted satinwood and tulipwood marquetry games tables The

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Game Tables

Materials

Satinwood

French Louis XV Small Walnut Floral Inlay Style Corner Curio China Cabinet
French Louis XV Small Walnut Floral Inlay Style Corner Curio China Cabinet

French Louis XV Small Walnut Floral Inlay Style Corner Curio China Cabinet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

features a serpentine front, ornate satinwood floral inlay, finely carved flower and acanthus raised scroll

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Cabinets

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

Swedish bombe-shaped Rococo chest of drawers
Swedish bombe-shaped Rococo chest of drawers

Swedish bombe-shaped Rococo chest of drawers

Located in Kastrup, DK

“Beautiful Swedish Rococo bombe-shaped chest of drawers with elegant curved sides and a serpentine

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Fine quality antique Victorian figured walnut three tier whatnot
Fine quality antique Victorian figured walnut three tier whatnot

Fine quality antique Victorian figured walnut three tier whatnot

Located in Ipswich, GB

scrolling floral detail, with serpentine front edges detailed with beautiful carved borders, each tier with

Category

Antique 19th Century Shelves

Materials

Walnut

Early 19th Century Neat Sized Dutch Walnut Marquetry Bombe Chest
Early 19th Century Neat Sized Dutch Walnut Marquetry Bombe Chest

Early 19th Century Neat Sized Dutch Walnut Marquetry Bombe Chest

Located in Dublin 8, IE

Early 19th Century neat sized Dutch walnut marquetry bombe chest, with serpentine front and canted

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Walnut

Contemporary Hand-Painted Serpentine Gray and White Painted Commode Dresser
Contemporary Hand-Painted Serpentine Gray and White Painted Commode Dresser

Contemporary Hand-Painted Serpentine Gray and White Painted Commode Dresser

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

serpentine front with three spacious drawers, offering ample storage while adding architectural interest. The

Category

Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Louis XV Style White Commode
19th Century French Louis XV Style White Commode

19th Century French Louis XV Style White Commode

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

large drawers and superb serpentine front. White paint is very old, if not original and nicely worn

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine, Paint

Set of Three Mid-20th Century Chippendale Style Dressers and Nightstand
Set of Three Mid-20th Century Chippendale Style Dressers and Nightstand

Set of Three Mid-20th Century Chippendale Style Dressers and Nightstand

Located in Seattle, WA

design. The set includes one serpentine-front low dresser, one highboy dresser, and one single-drawer

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Pair of Georgian Style Mahogany Armchairs
Pair of Georgian Style Mahogany Armchairs

Pair of Georgian Style Mahogany Armchairs

$1,794Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Georgian Style Mahogany Armchairs

Located in Cheshire, GB

green silk. Flanked by channeled open arms with carved floret terminals. To the overstuffed serpentine

Category

Early 20th Century British Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Antique English Victorian Mahogany Serpentine Console Hall Table
Antique English Victorian Mahogany Serpentine Console Hall Table

Antique English Victorian Mahogany Serpentine Console Hall Table

Located in Suffolk, GB

than simple function. The serpentine front creates a softer, more refined outline, while the figured

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Boulle Inlaid Side Cabinet or Credenza
19th Century French Boulle Inlaid Side Cabinet or Credenza

19th Century French Boulle Inlaid Side Cabinet or Credenza

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th century French Boulle serpentine fronted credenza, having shaped glazed

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Credenzas

Materials

Brass

Antique Large 18th Century Continental Oak & Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Antique Large 18th Century Continental Oak & Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers

Antique Large 18th Century Continental Oak & Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

walnut construction with serpentine front and crossbanded detailing Structurally sound with no loose

Category

Antique 18th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Italian Burl Walnut Venetian Rococo Slant Front Desk, 18th Century
Italian Burl Walnut Venetian Rococo Slant Front Desk, 18th Century

Italian Burl Walnut Venetian Rococo Slant Front Desk, 18th Century

Located in CH

large serpentine-front drawers, providing ample storage, while the straight sides maintain a balanced

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Desks

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Laminated Walnut Scroll Slipper Chair Attr. John Belter
Antique Victorian Laminated Walnut Scroll Slipper Chair Attr. John Belter

Antique Victorian Laminated Walnut Scroll Slipper Chair Attr. John Belter

Located in Philadelphia, PA

features a serpentine laminated wood back, full reticulated scrolls, carved florals, serpentine front rail

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

French 18th Century Louis XV Provincial Burl Walnut Two Door Buffet
French 18th Century Louis XV Provincial Burl Walnut Two Door Buffet

French 18th Century Louis XV Provincial Burl Walnut Two Door Buffet

Located in Carmine, TX

and foliate details, and a gently serpentine front. The paneled doors, decorative apron, and curved

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Buffets

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Antique Chippendale Mahogany Card Table
Antique Chippendale Mahogany Card Table

Antique Chippendale Mahogany Card Table

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

A fine George III Chippendale period serpentine-front figured mahogany card table of a good colour

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

4 Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Balloon Back Side Chairs Needlepoint Seat
4 Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Balloon Back Side Chairs Needlepoint Seat

4 Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Balloon Back Side Chairs Needlepoint Seat

Located in Dayton, OH

mahogany with a carved balloon back and floral needelpoint. Each of the chairs has a serpentine front

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

A large mid 19th century walnut slipper chair c1860
A large mid 19th century walnut slipper chair c1860

A large mid 19th century walnut slipper chair c1860

By Holland & Sons

Located in Batley, GB

A large sized mid 19th century walnut slipper chair with a serpentine front rail. Raised on quality

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Slipper Chairs

Materials

Walnut

American Victorian Mahogany Serpentine Dresser w/ Carrara Marble Top
American Victorian Mahogany Serpentine Dresser w/ Carrara Marble Top

American Victorian Mahogany Serpentine Dresser w/ Carrara Marble Top

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, making it ideal for daily grooming before the widespread use of indoor plumbing. Serpentine fronts became

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Victorian Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

A George III 18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
A George III 18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers

A George III 18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

, accentuating the movement of the serpentine front. The chest displays a number of design and construction

Category

Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis XVI Maison Jansen Style Mahogany Marble Top Dresser Commode
Antique French Louis XVI Maison Jansen Style Mahogany Marble Top Dresser Commode

Antique French Louis XVI Maison Jansen Style Mahogany Marble Top Dresser Commode

Located in Philadelphia, PA

serpentine front, tapered legs, 3 dovetailed drawers, top drawer with floral carving, brass hardware, working

Category

Early 20th Century Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble

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Serpentine Front For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the serpentine front you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A serpentine front — often made from wood, mahogany and walnut — can elevate any home. Find 280 options for an antique or vintage serpentine front 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 serpentine front, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A serpentine front made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Rococo — is very popular. A well-made serpentine front has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Bevan Funnell Ltd., Baker Furniture Company and Bassett Furniture are consistently popular.

How Much is a Serpentine Front?

The average selling price for a serpentine front at 1stDibs is $5,463, while they’re typically $540 on the low end and $72,000 for the highest priced.