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Oak Dresser Base
Anne Stroud Antiques
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Oak Dresser Base

18th century
Description

A superb example of an 18th Century oak serving dresser base in excellent condition with a first class colour, standing on four legs and having three drawers with original linings and handles.

An outstanding example.

height 84 cms

width 175 cms

depth 48cms

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
175cm (68.90")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

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

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SA1115883
Description
A superb example of an 18th Century oak serving dresser base in excellent condition with a first class colour, standing on four legs and having three drawers with original linings and handles.

An outstanding example.

height 84 cms

width 175 cms

depth 48cms

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
175cm (68.90")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1115883
Anne Stroud Antiques
Anne Stroud Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2011

Peter and anne stroud have been dealing in period furniture up to the modern day and decorative antiques for many years

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Anne Stroud Antiques Profile Page

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A long antique dark oak dresser base featuring three inline drawers with brass swan-neck handles and four straight legs.
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Archive I A long antique dark oak dresser base featuring three inline drawers with brass swan-neck handles and four straight legs.

Oak Dresser Base

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Anne Stroud Antiques

Anne Stroud Antiques
Telephone 07941 874 244
Location
Bridport
Dorset
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/annestroud
Verified Since Sep 2011
Anne Stroud Antiques
Anne Stroud Antiques
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Location: Bridport, Dorset, United Kingdom
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A long antique dark oak dresser base featuring three inline drawers with brass swan-neck handles and four straight legs.
Oak Dresser Base
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A long antique dark oak dresser base featuring three inline drawers with brass swan-neck handles and four straight legs.
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Dresser bases developed in 17th and 18th century Britain as practical storage surfaces for dining rooms and kitchens. Originally designed without an upper rack, these low units provided surface space for serving food alongside drawers for cutlery and linen storage.

Traditional dresser bases were constructed using solid native hardwoods such as oak, joined with hand-cut dovetails and mortise and tenon joinery. Hardware typically includes cast brass swan-neck handles or wooden knobs.

Authentic pieces display irregular hand-planed surfaces, hand-cut joinery inside drawer boxes, and wear patterns on feet and runners. Oxidisation around metal fittings and slight shrinkage across wide timber planks also indicate historical origin.

A dresser base functions as a console table in a wide hallway, a serving surface in a dining room, or a low sideboard behind a sofa. Combining traditional timber with contemporary lighting or modern artwork creates a balanced aesthetic.

Apply a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the timber and protect the surface finish. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and maintain a stable humidity level to prevent timber warping or splitting.
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