Fine 18th Century Mahogany Serpentine Commode Chest (England, Circa 1760)
Maulden, United Kingdom
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Dimensions
Wear Condition
Good
Material
Mahogany
Style
Antique, Georgian
Product Details
Description
An Exceptional Quality Mid 18th Century Chippendale Period Georgian Mahogany Serpentine Commode, Or Chest, Retaining Wonderful Rich Colour And Surface Throughout, Having Well Figured Shaped Top With Moulded Edge, Over Four Long Mahogany Lined Drawers Retaining Their Original Decorated Brass Swan Neck Handles, Flanked By Canted Corners And Raised On Elegant Original Shaped Bracket Feet.
This 18th century serpentine commode is almost certainly inspired directly by some of the items which were being produced by Thomas Chippendale at the time, who is of course known as one of the greatest furniture makers of all time.
It has almost certainly been constructed in one of the very best London cabinet makers workshops of the time, evidenced by the incredibly rich mahogany timbers and also the fact that the internal drawer linings are also constructed using mahogany, something which only the very best furniture makers and workshops could afford to implement.
The chest is of relatively typical design for the period, boasting a bold serpentine shape, however it is much lower and wider than the norm, which is why it may be referred to by some as a commode. This is taken from the french word for chest of drawers and often used to describe english chests of drawers from the 18th century that are both low and wide and which stand with great importance.
The piece still retains its lovely original brass handles and of course its bold original bracket feet, both of which are really nice features. We particularly like the simplicity of the design, something which creates an elegance of its own when combined with the wonderfully rich timbers which have aged so gracefully.
As with all items we offer for sale this georgian serpentine chest has been inspected and attended to in our workshops by our highly skilled, specialist trained, antique furniture restorers and received a natural wax polish before being offered for sale to ensure that it is in excellent condition and ready for immediate placement within the home.
It is extremely rare to find this type of piece and even rarer for it to be in such lovely condition, something very special, but also something which is very functional and still as fit for purpose as the day it was made!
Circa 1760.
Height 31.5in.
Width 45.5in.
Depth 26in.
Wear Condition
Good
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UK Delivery normally within 3 - 14 days, although if item is required urgently then please enquire as this can be arranged.
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We will always try our utmost to get your items to you as quickly, as economically and most importantly as safely as possible. Often bespoke solutions can be provided for clients involving deliveries and storage, you just need to ask.
Occasionally there may well be unexpected shipping timescale delays which are beyond our control. We will always do our utmost to keep customers informed of any unexpected delays, or issues and work together with them to resolve these issues to their satisfaction.
Happy to store sold items at our warehouse free of charge for as long as required, although please be aware that they will be marked as dispatched which will mean the order cannot be cancelled.
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Estimated delivery time
One to two weeks
Free collection available
Yes
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Wear conditions
Excellent
Shows little to no signs of wear and tear.
Good
May show slight traces of use in keeping with age. Most vintage and antique items fit into this condition.
Average
Likely to show signs of some light scratching and ageing but still remains in a fair condition.
Apparent Wear and Tear
Visible signs of previous use including scratches, chips or stains.
Please refer to condition report, images or make a seller enquiry for additional information.
Cancellations and Returns
Last updated: 12/02/2026
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Simple £75 flat return fee for UK-to-UK mainland furniture when you change your mind.
Applies to furniture with a final selling price of up to £5,000 (excluding delivery and service fees) and delivered from a UK mainland seller to mainland UK addresses. Excludes Northern Ireland, Channel Islands, Scottish Highlands & Islands, Isle of Wight and Isles of Scilly.
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You have 14 days from delivery to request a return.
There are two return types:
A. The item isn't as described (free return)
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6. What happens next
- We review your request, confirm the return and advise on next steps
- Pickup or return method is arranged
- The item is returned to the seller
- We issue your refund once the seller confirms the item's condition
Returns are completed smoothly once the pickup is arranged.
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Once the seller receives the piece back in the same condition it was sent, we'll issue your refund to your original payment method.
Once a refund is issued, it may take up to 5–10 working days for the funds to appear back on your original payment method, depending on your bank or card provider.
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14-day return guarantee
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