Antique Oak Dresser Base 18th Century

Name: 18th Century Oak Dresser Base
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1037734
Price: 4500 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Arcadia Antiques

Telephone 07768 666 833 or 01926 611923

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Westfields Farm
Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL

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Verified Since Jun 2009

Items For Sale 695

Items Sold 6,145

Arcadia Antiques

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Location: Westfields Farm, Fosse Way, Radford Semele, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1XL,

Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/arcadia

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Jun 2009

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695

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An 18th-century warm brown oak dresser base featuring seven drawers, a central cupboard with arched fielded panels, and brass swan-neck handles.

18th Century Oak Dresser Base

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An 18th-century oak dresser base is a long, low storage cabinet containing a combination of drawers and cupboards, originally crafted during the Georgian period for food preparation and tableware storage in country homes.

These dressers were built using traditional joinery methods, such as hand-cut mortise and tenon joints, hand-planed fielded panels, hand-dovetailed drawer linings, and solid timber backboards secured with hand-forged iron nails.

Authentic pieces display signs of historical craftsmanship, including subtle tool marks, irregular drawer dimensions, original brass drop handles with threaded posts, authentic period hinges, and natural wood shrinkage consistent with age.

A dresser base works well in a hallway, dining room, or living area, where the rich wood tones can be balanced with contemporary artwork mounted above, neutral walls, and modern ceramics or lamps placed on top.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a dry cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice per year, while avoiding proximity to central heating radiators and direct sunlight.

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18th Century Oak Dresser Base