What is an antique oak dresser base?

An antique oak dresser base, historically used in traditional English kitchens and dining spaces, is a low storage unit featuring drawers and cupboard compartments designed to store tableware and linens.

What traditional materials and construction techniques are used in these pieces?

These pieces were typically constructed from solid English oak utilizing mortise and tenon joinery, dovetail drawer joints, hand-planed panels, and cast brass drop handles or swan-neck pulls.

How can you identify an authentic period oak dresser base?

Authentic period pieces feature hand-cut dovetails, irregular tool marks from pit saws or hand planes, original brass hardware with natural oxidisation, and slight shrinkage around panel joinery.

How do you style an antique dresser base in a modern interior setting?

An antique dresser base can serve as a functional sideboard or media console in a contemporary hallway or dining room, balanced by modern artwork, minimalist ceramic lamps, or an oversized mirror.

How should solid antique oak furniture be maintained and preserved?

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and excessive moisture, dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish twice a year to preserve the surface finish.

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Antique Oak Dresser Base

Name: Antique Oak Dresser Base
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1104313
Price: 2350 GBP
Availability: InStock

18th century

For Sale by Hingstons of Wilton

Description

18thc. oak cupboard dresser base

This 18thc. oak cupboard dresser base was made circa 1785.

It is fitted 3 drawers under the top all with pierced brass handles.

Below are 2 panel doors that open to a full cupboard space. In the centre of the cupboard doors is a stepped arched panel.

The top of 3 planks with the moulded edge.

The sides and the original back are panelled.

This Antique dresser base gives great storage options with having the drawers and cupboard space.

It can be placed in many areas of your home and will look fantastic as it is of a lovely colour with a good patina, a patina that you find hard not to run your fingers along its tactile surface.

140cms long 55ins

52cms deep 20 1/2ins

88cms high 34 1/2ins

All Measurements are as accurate as possible.

Delivery

UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.

On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wish to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with

This 18thc. oak cupboard dresser base is a green product and has not affected the environment we live in.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Guarantee

This 18thc. oak cupboard dresser base carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 45 years of trading to select the best items of the best design and condition suitable to be placed in our quality stock.

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique, and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please consider the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before deciding if you are looking at price comparison.

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Hingstons Distance selling policy.

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent.

Payment- We can accept payment by bank transfer, card transaction by phone, or cheque in store for UK customers, please contact us if you are an overseas customer.

Items remain on sale until payment is received

Physical Dimensions

Height

88cm (34.65")

Width

140cm (55.12")

Depth

52cm (20.47")

Declaration

Hingstons of Wilton has dated this Antique Oak Dresser Base to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1104313

Dealers Notes

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please take into account the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before making a decision if you are looking at price comparison.

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique that has to meet the criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Beware of cheaper imitations.

DISTANCE SELLING REGULATIONS

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd are covered under the Distance Selling Regulations, which give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 7 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less RETURN transport costs.

Description

18thc. oak cupboard dresser base

This 18thc. oak cupboard dresser base was made circa 1785.

It is fitted 3 drawers under the top all with pierced brass handles.

Below are 2 panel doors that open to a full cupboard space. In the centre of the cupboard doors is a stepped arched panel.

fig 1. An antique brown oak dresser base with three upper drawers over panelled cupboard doors featuring brass handles. — fig 1. Antique Oak Dresser Base

The top of 3 planks with the moulded edge.

The sides and the original back are panelled.

This Antique dresser base gives great storage options with having the drawers and cupboard space.

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It can be placed in many areas of your home and will look fantastic as it is of a lovely colour with a good patina, a patina that you find hard not to run your fingers along its tactile surface.

Hingstons of Wilton

fig 2. An antique brown oak dresser base with three upper drawers over panelled cupboard doors featuring brass handles. — fig 2. Antique Oak Dresser Base

140cms long 55ins

52cms deep 20 1/2ins

88cms high 34 1/2ins

All Measurements are as accurate as possible.

Delivery

UK mainland FREE Other destinations please contact us, and we will get a quote. We use a professional Removal company to transport our precious items and do not entrust them to usual parcel services. Therefore, delivery may be 7 -10 days, but it is worth the wait of course.

fig 3. An antique brown oak dresser base with three upper drawers over panelled cupboard doors featuring brass handles. — fig 3. Antique Oak Dresser Base

On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wish to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with

fig 4. An antique brown oak dresser base with three upper drawers over panelled cupboard doors featuring brass handles. — fig 4. Antique Oak Dresser Base

This 18thc. oak cupboard dresser base is a green product and has not affected the environment we live in.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

fig 5. An antique brown oak dresser base with three upper drawers over panelled cupboard doors featuring brass handles. — fig 5. Antique Oak Dresser Base

Guarantee

This 18thc. oak cupboard dresser base carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 45 years of trading to select the best items of the best design and condition suitable to be placed in our quality stock.

fig 6. An antique brown oak dresser base with three upper drawers over panelled cupboard doors featuring brass handles. — fig 6. Antique Oak Dresser Base

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique, and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please consider the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before deciding if you are looking at price comparison.

fig 7. An antique brown oak dresser base with three upper drawers over panelled cupboard doors featuring brass handles. — fig 7. Antique Oak Dresser Base

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

fig 8. An antique brown oak dresser base with three upper drawers over panelled cupboard doors featuring brass handles. — fig 8. Antique Oak Dresser Base

Hingstons Distance selling policy.

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent.

fig 9. An antique brown oak dresser base with three upper drawers over panelled cupboard doors featuring brass handles. — fig 9. Antique Oak Dresser Base

Payment- We can accept payment by bank transfer, card transaction by phone, or cheque in store for UK customers, please contact us if you are an overseas customer.

Items remain on sale until payment is received