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Antique Quality Parquetry Inlaid Serpentine Shaped Marble Top Commode Chest
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique 18th century quality parquetry inlaid serpentine shaped marble top commode chest having a
Category
Antique 18th Century French Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Serpentine
H 32.29 in W 35.24 in D 21.34 in
Georgian Serpentine Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine George III mahogany serpentine fronted chest of drawers, the shaped top with heavily
Category
Antique 1760s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
English Mahogany Serpentine Chest
Located in Wilson, NC
English mahogany serpentine chest, the top has beautiful color and patina; the frieze, chamfer, and
Category
Antique 1820s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
18th Century Serpentine Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine 18th century English mahogany serpentine fronted chest with fluted canted corners, the well
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Henredon Chippendale Carved Mahogany Marble Top Serpentine Chest of Drawers
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Chippendale or Georgian style commode or chest of drawers
By Henredon
USA, circa
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 34 in W 39.5 in D 19.5 in
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
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Vintage 1950s English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Outstanding Quality Antique Figured Mahogany Serpentine Shaped Chest of Drawers
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian figured mahogany serpentine shaped chest of drawers having a
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Serpentine, Other
H 35.04 in W 45.87 in D 24.02 in
Marble Top Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers, Greek Key Brass Hardware
Located in Miami, FL
Marble Top Serpentine Front Chest of Drawers, Greek Key Brass Hardware
Offered for sale is an
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Late 20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 34.75 in W 40.5 in D 22.5 in
18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest
Located in Martlesham, GB
Superb quality 18th century mahogany serpentine chest of drawers, having a lovely figured and
Category
Antique 1780s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Coastal Wicker Chest by Whitecraft for Woodard Serpentine W/ Travertine Top
By Whitecraft
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a wicker serpentine chest by WhiteCraft for Woodard. It has a travertine top that is not
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Late 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Travertine
Mid-Century Italian Serpentine Chinoiserie Chest / Commode with Faux Marble Top
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely mid-century Italian chinoiserie chest with a serpentine front and faux marble top
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 32.5 in W 46.5 in D 20 in
French Walnut Serpentine Ormolu & Marble Top Chest of Drawers , Circa 1760
Located in Hollywood, SC
French Walnut serpentine graduated chest of drawers with exquisite decorative inlays, original
Category
Antique 1760s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Italian Rococo Serpentine Form 2-Drawer Inlaid Chest with Marble Top
Located in San Francisco, CA
The serpentine marble top above a conforming body having two drawers fitted with foliate bronze
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
Antique Georgian Serpentine Mahogany Marble Top Inlaid Commode Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite late 18th / early 19th century commode. Made from mahogany with an oxbow form featuring cross banding walnut and burled panels. Includes three hand dovetailed drawers wi...
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Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
H 47.5 in W 36 in D 23 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
Category
Vintage 1920s English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Painted satinwood serpentine chest of drawers
Located in Cheshire, GB
Satinwood chest of drawers, the large rectangular serpentine top having floral painted banding
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Early 20th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood
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
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Antique 1760s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
19th Century Walnut Biedermeier Serpentine Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality 19th century walnut biedermeier serpentine chest of drawers. Having an
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Antique 19th Century European Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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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Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Mahogany
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
A Fine George III Serpentine Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An Elegantly proportioned and fine Antique Serpentine Chest with contrasting wood in lighter and
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Antique Early 19th Century Sheraton Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Fine 18th Century Padoukwood Serpentine Chest
Located in London, GB
An attractive 18th century padoukwood serpentine chest having parquetry strung, satinwood
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Antique 1780s English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Padouk
George II Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Southampton, NY
George II serpentine chest of drawers. This Georgian chest of drawers is made from a beautiful
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Regency Serpentine Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4910 fine quality Regency mahogany chest of drawers of serpentine outline, having figured
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Walnut Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A very well made and useful antique walnut chest of drawers the Georgian style. This was made in
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Vintage 1930s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
French Marquetry Serpentine Chest Of Drawers
Located in Seaford, GB
A superb quality French Taller Chest of Drawers. Stamped by a French Cabinet Maker and dating to
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Vintage 1920s French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
18th Century Italian Marquetry Top Chest with Two Drawers and Serpentine Front
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Italian 18th century chest features an exquisite top adorned with a diamond pattern veneer
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Wood
H 28 in W 33 in D 18.75 in
Victorian Tall Boy Chest Drawers Serpentine 1900
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers.
Circa 1900
This chest of drawers stands upon splay feet with
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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Edwards and Roberts Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Cheshire, GB
Edwards and Roberts serpentine chest of drawers in the Hepplewhite taste. The shaped serpentine top
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Antique Late 19th Century British Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
18th Century Georgian Mahogany serpentine fronted Chest
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 18th century Georgian Mahogany serpentine fronted chest. Having a
Category
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century mahogany serpentine chest of drawers with carved molded top edge and cluster column
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Georgian Style Pine Serpentine Chest, by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Georgian Style Pine Serpentine Chest, By Baker
USA, circa 1960s
Georgian style pine serpentine by
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20th Century American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Antique 18th Century Hepplewhite Mahogany serpentine Chest.
Located in London, GB
A fine late 18th Century Hepplewhite period figured mahogany serpentine Chest having book-matched
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century George III Mahogany Serpentine Chest
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality George III mahogany serpentine chest of drawers in the manner of Gillows
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Martlesham, GB
Superb quality 18th century mahogany serpentine chest of drawers, the lovely figured and
Category
Antique 1780s British Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Late 18th century mahogany serpentine chest of drawers. The moulded top with outset corners above a
Category
Antique 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Chippendale Period Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A mid-18th century Chippendale period well-figured mahogany serpentine chest, having caddy top
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
English Walnut Marble-Top Serpentine Commode
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
made from solid walnut and decorated with walnut veneers. Shaped marble top over three serpentine
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Antique Early 19th Century English Belle Époque Commodes and Chests of D...
Materials
Walnut
George III Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Swindon, GB
A George III mahogany serpentine chest of drawers with satinwood banding and ebony inlay stringing
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Antique 1790s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Vannes Chest inspired by 18th C German baroque style w/ a serpentine front & top
By Alfonso Marina
Located in Bosques de las Lomas, MX
Chest of drawers inspired by 18th century German baroque style furniture, with a serpentine front
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 35.5 in W 56.75 in D 25.75 in
Vannes Chest inspired by 18th C German baroque style w/ a serpentine front & top
By Alfonso Marina
Located in Bosques de las Lomas, MX
Chest of drawers inspired by 18th century German baroque style furniture, with a serpentine front
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
H 35.5 in W 56.75 in D 25.75 in
George III Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
With a serpentine top with shaped edge over three graduated drawers with original brass bail
Category
Antique 1770s English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Essex, MA
Serpentine top over a conforming brushing slide and two over two long drawers, raised on splayed
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
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
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Antique 1780s American Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Fine Traditional Antique Serpentine French Country Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and Traditional Antique Three Drawer French Chest with good size and great presentation
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Wood
Small serpentine burr walnut veneered chest of drawers.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Small serpentine burr walnut veneered chest of drawers, burr walnut veneered top with cross banded
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
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
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Victorian Chippendale Revival Serpentine Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Altrincham, GB
Victorian Chippendale Revival Serpentine Mahogany Chest of Drawers -
the moulded top above a
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Antique 1870s English Chippendale Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
Hepplewhite Style Inlaid Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good quality American Hepplewhite style inlaid mahogany chest of drawers of serpentine form, the
Category
Antique 19th Century American Hepplewhite Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Chest with Carrying Handles
Located in London, GB
A fine mid-18th century flame figured mahogany canted cornered serpentine chest, satinwood
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Period 18th Century Dutch Chest/Commode, Serpentine Drawers
Located in Port Chester, NY
A glowing Dutch oak chest, with serpentine drawers and original brasses, circa 1780. Classic
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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Dutch Pine Serpentine Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
a scalloped top over a dramatic serpentine form case with a centuries old patina, brass hardware
Category
Antique 18th Century Dutch Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Pine
18th Century George III Mahogany Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
serpentine shaped Georgian period chest of drawers complete with brushing slide.
Top surface made from a
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Swedish Serpentine Front Chest in Original Color
Located in Charleston, SC
serpentine drawer fronts with original handsome bronze hardwares and shaped top. The chest is in two parts
Category
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Bronze
18th-Early 19th Century Georgian Mahogany Serpentine Bedside Chest
Located in Charleston, SC
18th-early 19th century Georgian mahogany serpentine bedside chest with molded top, canted and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
Magnificent Inlaid Mixed Wood Italian Serpentine Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
with leaves and garlands. Lovely serpentine shaped top with stepped molded edge over conforming
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Satinwood, Walnut
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
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
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
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Mahogany
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
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Serpentine Top Chest For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal serpentine top chest for your home. Each serpentine top chest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, marble and stone. There are many kinds of the serpentine top chest you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each serpentine top chest bearing Louis XV, Victorian or Baroque hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one serpentine top chest that is appealing in its simplicity, but J. & J.W. Meeks produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Serpentine Top Chest?
A serpentine top chest can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,935, while the lowest priced sells for $615 and the highest can go for as much as $32,000.
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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