Carved Oak Welsh Dresser 18th Century

Name: 18th Century Carved Dresser with Geometric Carvings
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1123831
Price: 1250 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectDressers & Sideboards
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialOak, Brass
ColourDark Brown
MotifsGeometric diamond carving, Rosette carvings, Turned baluster supports, Potboard base
SizeH 175 cm (69 in) x W 107 cm (42 in) x D 51 cm (20 in)

This Georgian period dresser is formed of solid oak with a dark brown finish and brass hardware. The upper section comprises tiered shelving with carved geometric panels, while the base section contains two drawers with brass ring pull handles above a wide bottom potboard base. The piece is decorated with geometric diamond-pattern carved panels, rosette carvings, and turned baluster supports. Further detailing includes elaborate carved mouldings along the drawer fronts and the front edge of the potboard. The wood shows a polished surface patina. Measuring 175 cm high, 107 cm wide, and 51 cm deep, this functional storage unit provides ample space for household items. It suits placement in a dining room, kitchen, or living room as a traditional sideboard and display surface for dishware or decorative objects.

FAQs

Originating in the late seventeenth century, the Welsh dresser served as a dual-purpose piece of utility furniture designed to store cookware and display tableware in dining rooms or kitchens.

Eighteenth-century dressers were predominantly constructed from solid native timber such as oak, pine, or fruitwood, using mortise and tenon joints held together with wooden dowels.

Authentic period pieces exhibit uneven hand-planed surfaces, hand-cut dovetail joints, tool marks from hand carving, and natural age-related shrinkage across solid timber panels.

Position the piece as a focal focal point against neutral walls, styling the open shelves with modern ceramics, glassware, or contemporary art objects to create visual contrast.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a thin layer of natural beeswax polish annually, avoiding chemical sprays and direct heat sources to prevent timber cracking.

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18th Century Carved Dresser with Geometric Carvings

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