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Rare 18th Century Original Painted Pine Tregaron Antique Welsh Dresser
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    34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.
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Rare 18th Century Original Painted Pine Tregaron Antique Welsh Dresser

18th century
Sold 28 November 2025 · Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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Rare 18th Century Original Painted Pine Tregaron Antique Welsh Dresser

This is a wonderful rare example of a very original 18th century antique Welsh dresser from the Tregaron area in Mid Wales. Beautifully made in pine, still in the original finish and green paint. The fabulous potboard dresser base does have the original rack too, but if that isn’t used, the rack leaves no trace on the potboard dresser top. The open potboard dresser base has silhouette legs with the central leg having a pierced design. Very unusual to have the slatted and panelled sides to the base, this is to allow air flow to the base to keep earthenware food crocks cool. Above are four drawers, all have the original brassware handles. In superb intact condition, dates to around 1770. Still in the original fish with original painted pine green back panels. A very original example and amor unusual model from Tregaron in the foothills of the Cambrian Mountains. The height to the potboard dresser base top is 89cm.

Dimensions

Height: 209cm (82.94")

Width: 170cm (67.46")

Depth: 50cm (19.84")

Physical Dimensions
Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
170cm (66.93")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Welsh Dresser to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1117553
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Rare 18th Century Original Painted Pine Tregaron Antique Welsh Dresser
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This is a wonderful rare example of a very original 18th century antique Welsh dresser from the Tregaron area in Mid Wales.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Beautifully made in pine, still in the original finish and green paint. The fabulous potboard dresser base does have the original rack too, but if that isn’t used, the rack leaves no trace on the potboard dresser top. The open potboard dresser base has silhouette legs with the central leg having a pierced design. Very unusual to have the slatted and panelled sides to the base, this is to allow air flow to the base to keep earthenware food crocks cool. Above are four drawers, all have the original brassware handles. In superb intact condition, dates to around 1770. Still in the original fish with original painted pine green back panels. A very original example and amor unusual model from Tregaron in the foothills of the Cambrian Mountains. The height to the potboard dresser base top is 89cm.

Dimensions

Height: 209cm (82.94")

Width: 170cm (67.46")

Depth: 50cm (19.84")

Height
89cm (35.04")
Width
170cm (66.93")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Welsh Dresser to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1117553
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.

Dealer Profile

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Trade Associations

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I An 18th-century Welsh dresser base featuring a warm brown wooden top, four frieze drawers with brass drop handles, and an open lower pot board shelf with vertical slat sides. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare 18th Century Original Painted Pine Tregaron Antique Welsh Dresser

Archive II An 18th-century Welsh dresser base featuring a warm brown wooden top, four frieze drawers with brass drop handles, and an open lower pot board shelf with vertical slat sides. View II
Archive III An 18th-century Welsh dresser base featuring a warm brown wooden top, four frieze drawers with brass drop handles, and an open lower pot board shelf with vertical slat sides. View III
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Archive V An 18th-century Welsh dresser base featuring a warm brown wooden top, four frieze drawers with brass drop handles, and an open lower pot board shelf with vertical slat sides. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century Welsh dresser base featuring a warm brown wooden top, four frieze drawers with brass drop handles, and an open lower pot board shelf with vertical slat sides. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century Welsh dresser base featuring a warm brown wooden top, four frieze drawers with brass drop handles, and an open lower pot board shelf with vertical slat sides. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century Welsh dresser base featuring a warm brown wooden top, four frieze drawers with brass drop handles, and an open lower pot board shelf with vertical slat sides. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th-century Welsh dresser base featuring a warm brown wooden top, four frieze drawers with brass drop handles, and an open lower pot board shelf with vertical slat sides. View IX
Archive X An 18th-century Welsh dresser base featuring a warm brown wooden top, four frieze drawers with brass drop handles, and an open lower pot board shelf with vertical slat sides. View X
Archive XI An 18th-century Welsh dresser base featuring a warm brown wooden top, four frieze drawers with brass drop handles, and an open lower pot board shelf with vertical slat sides. View XI
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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Telephone 01524 241716
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North Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mga
Verified Since May 2009
Items For Sale 155
Items Sold 10,713
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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An 18th-century Welsh dresser base featuring a warm brown wooden top, four frieze drawers with brass drop handles, and an open lower pot board shelf with vertical slat sides.
Rare 18th Century Original Painted Pine Tregaron Antique Welsh Dresser
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An 18th-century Welsh dresser base featuring a warm brown wooden top, four frieze drawers with brass drop handles, and an open lower pot board shelf with vertical slat sides.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSideboards & Buffets
  • Period18th century
  • StyleWelsh Country
  • MaterialPine
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsPot board shelf, Vertical slat sides, Brass drop handles, Shaped apron
  • SizeH 89 cm (35 in) x W 170 cm (67 in) x D 50 cm (20 in)

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Welsh dressers from the 18th century originated as functional utility furniture in rural Welsh farmhouses, designed for food preparation, storage, and the display of ceramic tableware.

These pieces were predominantly constructed from locally sourced native timbers such as pine, oak, and fruitwood, featuring hand-planed boards, pegged joinery, and traditional drawer linings.

Authenticity is identified through hand-cut dovetails, tool marks from primitive planes, original backboards, period hardware, and consistent, natural oxidation and wear patterns accumulated over centuries.

Such pieces serve as anchoring focal points in contemporary kitchens or dining spaces, providing warmth, textural contrast, and functional storage when paired with minimalist or neutral modern decor.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight or heat sources to prevent timber splitting, and treating surfaces periodically with traditional beeswax rather than modern chemical polishes.
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