Early 20th Century Victorian-Era Serpentine Highboy Dresser

Description

This is a Victorian-era serpentine highboy dresser crafted from quarter-sawn "tiger" oak, featuring a carved crest and a swivel mirror.

Materials and Style: The piece utilizes quarter-sawn oak, which produces a distinctive "tiger stripe" figure in the wood grain, common in furniture from the late 19th to early 20th century.

Key Features: It includes a serpentine (curved) front on the lower drawers, a beveled swivel mirror, and a decorative carved crest at the top.

Historical Context: Similar highboy dressers often date between 1880 and 1910

Condition:
Alterations: Unknown
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Minor wear, see pictures for details. Swivel mirror is tilted down, may need to be adjusted by a professional. Normal wear for a piece this age.

Origin:
United States

Materials & Techniques:
Serpentine

Details:
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used

Condition

Unknown; Some Imperfections; Minor wear, see pictures for details. Swivel mirror is tilted down, may need to be adjusted by a professional. Normal wear for a piece this age.

Buyer's Premium

20%

Dimensions

69 x 36 x 18 in

Early 20th Century Victorian-Era Serpentine Highboy Dresser

Lot 0703

Estimate $440-$1,090

Oct 4, 2026, 6:55 PM EDT

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$220

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