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18th Century Carved Oak Dresser with Kings
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18th Century Carved Oak Dresser with Kings

18th century
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18th Century Carved Oak Dresser with Kings

This is a handsome piece with a wonderful patina, the carving is of very fine quality, the very top section is even older it dates from the 17th Century

This section has the portrait of a king carved on each side, and there is a central shield on the front of the cornice, it appears the wood has been taken back and a scratch carved W has been added

The base of the dresser has 3 carved panels to the front, 2 of which are doors to the cupboard and there are also 2 drawers beneath

The top section has a carved panelled back gallery with carved sides

The edges of the dresser are all carved and the knobs etc are all in turned wood

The Dresser is in good condition for its age it does separate for transportation but is never the less a very heavy piece

When assembled it is 81” high, 60” wide and 22”deep,

GB690

Physical Dimensions
Height
206cm (81.10")
Width
152cm (59.84")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this Carved Oak Welsh Dresser to the 18th Century.

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SA1035319
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GB690
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18th Century Carved Oak Dresser with Kings
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This is a handsome piece with a wonderful patina, the carving is of very fine quality, the very top section is even older it dates from the 17th Century.
Elmgarden

This section has the portrait of a king carved on each side, and there is a central shield on the front of the cornice, it appears the wood has been taken back and a scratch carved W has been added

fig 1. An 18th-century carved dark oak Welsh dresser featuring an upper open plate rack with carved panels above a lower cabinet base with drawers and doors.
fig 1. 18th Century Carved Oak Dresser with Kings

The base of the dresser has 3 carved panels to the front, 2 of which are doors to the cupboard and there are also 2 drawers beneath

The top section has a carved panelled back gallery with carved sides

The edges of the dresser are all carved and the knobs etc are all in turned wood

The Dresser is in good condition for its age it does separate for transportation but is never the less a very heavy piece

When assembled it is 81” high, 60” wide and 22”deep,

GB690

Height
206cm (81.10")
Width
152cm (59.84")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Carved Oak Welsh Dresser to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1035319
Dealers Internal Ref
GB690
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An 18th-century carved dark oak Welsh dresser featuring an upper open plate rack with carved panels above a lower cabinet base with drawers and doors.
18th Century Carved Oak Dresser with Kings
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Originating in rural Britain during the late 17th and 18th centuries, the Welsh dresser was developed as a multi-functional piece of furniture for farmhouse kitchens and dining areas. The base provided secure storage for household linens and cutlery, while the open upper rack allowed families to display ceramic plates, pewter, and tableware.

Traditional dressers were constructed primarily from native hardwoods such as oak, elm, or pine, using mortise and tenon joinery. Back panels were often hand-planed, and decorative elements included relief carving, field panels, and turned wooden knobs or brass teardrop handles.

Authentic period dressers display signs of age such as hand-cut dovetail joints, uneven hand-planed surfaces on rear boards, and natural shrinkage across wide timber panels. Surface wear should align with historic usage, particularly around handles, drawer runners, and base feet.

Dark carved dressers serve as anchor pieces in dining rooms, wide hallways, or open-plan kitchens. Contemporary interior designers often balance their substantial visual weight by pairing them with neutral wall colours, minimalist ceramics, or modern artwork.

Preserve antique carved oak by dusting regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year along the grain. Avoid chemical sprays, excessive water, and direct placement near heat sources or radiators to prevent timber splitting.
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