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Oak Dresser Base

18th century
Sold 4 April 2025 · Midwinter Antiques
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Description

A fabulous quality Welsh oak dresser base from Montgomery, well proportioned with pot board base, three drawers above Cupid bow cock beaded apron on four turned supports. Heavy brass oval knob handles. It has the most wonderful rich colour and patina.

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
179cm (70.47")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Declaration

Midwinter Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Dresser Base to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1111341
Dealers Internal Reference
8440
Description
A fabulous quality Welsh oak dresser base from Montgomery, well proportioned with pot board base, three drawers above Cupid bow cock beaded apron on four turned supports. Heavy brass oval knob handles. It has the most wonderful rich colour and patina.
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
179cm (70.47")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Date of Manufacture

Midwinter Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Dresser Base to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1111341
Dealers Internal Ref
8440
Midwinter Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019
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An antique oak dresser base featuring a rectangular top, multiple drawers with brass pulls, a shaped frieze, and a lower pot board shelf supported by turned legs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique oak dresser base featuring a rectangular top, multiple drawers with brass pulls, a shaped frieze, and a lower pot board shelf supported by turned legs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Oak Dresser Base

Archive II An antique oak dresser base featuring a rectangular top, multiple drawers with brass pulls, a shaped frieze, and a lower pot board shelf supported by turned legs. View II
Archive III An antique oak dresser base featuring a rectangular top, multiple drawers with brass pulls, a shaped frieze, and a lower pot board shelf supported by turned legs. View III
Archive IV An antique oak dresser base featuring a rectangular top, multiple drawers with brass pulls, a shaped frieze, and a lower pot board shelf supported by turned legs. View IV
Archive V An antique oak dresser base featuring a rectangular top, multiple drawers with brass pulls, a shaped frieze, and a lower pot board shelf supported by turned legs. View V
Archive VI An antique oak dresser base featuring a rectangular top, multiple drawers with brass pulls, a shaped frieze, and a lower pot board shelf supported by turned legs. View VI
Archive VII An antique oak dresser base featuring a rectangular top, multiple drawers with brass pulls, a shaped frieze, and a lower pot board shelf supported by turned legs. View VII
Archive VIII An antique oak dresser base featuring a rectangular top, multiple drawers with brass pulls, a shaped frieze, and a lower pot board shelf supported by turned legs. View VIII
Archive IX An antique oak dresser base featuring a rectangular top, multiple drawers with brass pulls, a shaped frieze, and a lower pot board shelf supported by turned legs. View IX
Archive X An antique oak dresser base featuring a rectangular top, multiple drawers with brass pulls, a shaped frieze, and a lower pot board shelf supported by turned legs. View X
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Location
Shropshire
United Kingdom

Near the triple border of counties
Shropshire/Staffordshire/Cheshire
Verified Since Jun 2019
Items For Sale 140
Items Sold 186
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Location: Shropshire, United Kingdom, , Near the triple border of counties, Shropshire/Staffordshire/Cheshire
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140
Sold
186
An antique oak dresser base featuring a rectangular top, multiple drawers with brass pulls, a shaped frieze, and a lower pot board shelf supported by turned legs.
Oak dresser base
Ref: SA1111341
An antique oak dresser base featuring a rectangular top, multiple drawers with brass pulls, a shaped frieze, and a lower pot board shelf supported by turned legs.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSideboards and Buffets
  • Period18th century
  • StyleEnglish Country House
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned legs, Shaped apron, Lower pot board shelf, Drawer configuration
  • SizeH 78 cm (31 in) x W 179 cm (70 in) x D 49 cm (19 in)

An antique oak dresser base is a traditional lower storage unit, historically used in country houses for food preparation and storing dining utensils before upper plate racks were added.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid English oak, featuring traditional joinery such as mortise and tenon joints, hand-cut dovetails on drawers, and turned supports.

Authenticity is identified by examining hand-planed timber surfaces, tool marks, original forged iron or brass hardware, shrinkage cracks, and consistent patina accumulated over centuries of use.

It can be paired with contemporary minimalist decor, used as a functional sideboard in a modern dining space, or utilised as a media console to create a contrast of textures.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight, and periodically feeding the timber with traditional beeswax to nourish the wood and protect the finish.
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