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French Walnut Two-part Dresser
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French Walnut Two-part Dresser

19th century
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Circa 1840. An early Victorian French walnut two part dresser. The top section with moulded cornice with a deep frieze, the three shelves each with a front-rail and uprights held in place by peg dowels. The top section with panel sides and an extended foot resting on a large walnut base, which has two drawers above two cupboards, all with stylish heraldic shield brass escutcheons and the original locks and keys. The cupboards in the base with panel doors with wonderful figured walnut, open to reveal two shelves in the top and an open section in the bottom. The gables with panels similar to that of the top, the base rests on squat bracket feet. The dresser has excellent colour and patination.

Physical Dimensions
Height
223cm (87.80")
Width
140cm (55.12")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this French Walnut Kitchen Dresser to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1061171
Dealers Internal Reference
33250
Description
Circa 1840. An early Victorian French walnut two part dresser.
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The top section with moulded cornice with a deep frieze, the three shelves each with a front-rail and uprights held in place by peg dowels.
Georgian Antiques

The top section with panel sides and an extended foot resting on a large walnut base, which has two drawers above two cupboards, all with stylish heraldic shield brass escutcheons and the original locks and keys. The cupboards in the base with panel doors with wonderful figured walnut, open to reveal two shelves in the top and an open section in the bottom. The gables with panels similar to that of the top, the base rests on squat bracket feet. The dresser has excellent colour and patination.

Height
223cm (87.80")
Width
140cm (55.12")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this French Walnut Kitchen Dresser to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1061171
Dealers Internal Ref
33250
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A two-part French walnut dresser featuring an open tiered upper plate rack and a lower cupboard base with two drawers and panelled doors.
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Archive I A two-part French walnut dresser featuring an open tiered upper plate rack and a lower cupboard base with two drawers and panelled doors.

French Walnut Two-part Dresser

Archive II A two-part French walnut dresser featuring an open tiered upper plate rack and a lower cupboard base with two drawers and panelled doors. View II
Archive III A two-part French walnut dresser featuring an open tiered upper plate rack and a lower cupboard base with two drawers and panelled doors. View III
Archive IV A two-part French walnut dresser featuring an open tiered upper plate rack and a lower cupboard base with two drawers and panelled doors. View IV
Archive V A two-part French walnut dresser featuring an open tiered upper plate rack and a lower cupboard base with two drawers and panelled doors. View V
Archive VI A two-part French walnut dresser featuring an open tiered upper plate rack and a lower cupboard base with two drawers and panelled doors. View VI
Archive VII A two-part French walnut dresser featuring an open tiered upper plate rack and a lower cupboard base with two drawers and panelled doors. View VII
Archive VIII A two-part French walnut dresser featuring an open tiered upper plate rack and a lower cupboard base with two drawers and panelled doors. View VIII
Archive IX A two-part French walnut dresser featuring an open tiered upper plate rack and a lower cupboard base with two drawers and panelled doors. View IX
Archive X A two-part French walnut dresser featuring an open tiered upper plate rack and a lower cupboard base with two drawers and panelled doors. View X
Archive XI A two-part French walnut dresser featuring an open tiered upper plate rack and a lower cupboard base with two drawers and panelled doors. View XI
Archive XII A two-part French walnut dresser featuring an open tiered upper plate rack and a lower cupboard base with two drawers and panelled doors. View XII
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A two-part French walnut dresser featuring an open tiered upper plate rack and a lower cupboard base with two drawers and panelled doors.
French Walnut Two-Part Dresser
Ref: SA1061171
A two-part French walnut dresser featuring an open tiered upper plate rack and a lower cupboard base with two drawers and panelled doors.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDressers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Provincial
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsOpen plate rack, Panelled cupboard doors, Brass escutcheons, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 223 cm (88 in) x W 140 cm (55 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

This 19th century French Provincial two-part dresser stands 223 cm high, 140 cm wide, and 52 cm deep, constructed from walnut with a warm brown finish. The upper section has a moulded cornice, a deep frieze, and three open shelves fitted with front-rails, uprights, and peg dowels. Below sits a large base containing two drawers positioned above two panelled cupboard doors with figured timber. The hardware includes brass escutcheons shaped like heraldic shields, alongside original locks and keys. The piece rests upon squat bracket feet and displays visible patination on the wood surfaces. In a contemporary home, this large storage furniture provides practical display and organizational capacity. The upper plate rack suits the arrangement of decorative ceramics, tableware, or books in a kitchen, dining room, or living space. The lower cupboard base and drawers offer enclosed storage for everyday items, keeping surfaces clear while adding traditional character to an interior.

FAQs

A French two-part kitchen dresser, traditionally known as a buffet deux-corps, is a freestanding piece of storage furniture featuring a substantial lower cupboard base topped with a separate, stepped-back display rack or hutch.

These dressers were predominantly crafted from regional hardwoods such as walnut, oak, fruitwood, and chestnut, assembled using traditional joinery and finished with hand-forged iron or brass hardware.

Authentic pieces feature signs of hand-craftsmanship including peg construction, mortise and tenon joints, hand-planed timber backboards, and natural surface wear around working handles and keyholes.

Style the open shelves with modern ceramic vessels, white porcelain dinnerware, or stacked books to balance the heavy timber frame, making it a focal point in a dining room, kitchen, or open-plan living area.

Nourish the wood by applying high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, wiping along the grain. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and clean spills immediately with a soft, damp cloth.
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