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18th C. Welsh Carmarthenshire Oak Dresser
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18th C. Welsh Carmarthenshire Oak Dresser

18th century
Sold 8 May 2026 · The Old Yard
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Description

An 18th C. Carmarthenshire Oak Dresser.  This beautiful Welsh Dresser dates from C.1780 and is constructed from Welsh Oak.  The top section has a carved scalloped edge with its original blacksmith made hooks and with three grooved plate racks.  The base has three drawers, a scalloped edge skirt and a Sycamore pot board, standing on square legs.

The perfect Dresser for a farmhouse or country style kitchen providing display and storage.

A very pretty piece of furniture, in original condition with age related wear and tear including some charming historic repairs and signs of ancient woodworm.

Width 147 cm

Depth 40 cm

Height 203 cm

Date of Manufacture

The Old Yard has dated this Welsh Oak Dresser to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
203cm (79.92")
Width
147cm (57.87")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Reference Numbers
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SA1158109
Dealers Internal Reference
5144
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Description
An 18th C. Carmarthenshire Oak Dresser.  This beautiful Welsh Dresser dates from C.1780 and is constructed from Welsh Oak.
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  The top section has a carved scalloped edge with its original blacksmith made hooks and with three grooved plate racks.
The Old Yard

  The base has three drawers, a scalloped edge skirt and a Sycamore pot board, standing on square legs.

fig 1. An 18th-century Welsh Carmarthenshire oak dresser featuring a base with three drawers above open pot boards and an upper plate rack with shaped frieze.
fig 1. 18th C. Welsh Carmarthenshire Oak Dresser

The perfect Dresser for a farmhouse or country style kitchen providing display and storage.

A very pretty piece of furniture, in original condition with age related wear and tear including some charming historic repairs and signs of ancient woodworm.

Width 147 cm

Depth 40 cm

Height 203 cm

Date of Manufacture

The Old Yard has dated this Welsh Oak Dresser to the 18th Century.

Height
203cm (79.92")
Width
147cm (57.87")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1158109
Dealers Internal Ref
5144
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An 18th-century Welsh Carmarthenshire oak dresser featuring a base with three drawers above open pot boards and an upper plate rack with shaped frieze.
18th C. Welsh Carmarthenshire Oak Dresser
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An 18th-century Welsh Carmarthenshire oak dresser featuring a base with three drawers above open pot boards and an upper plate rack with shaped frieze.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDressers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleWelsh Country
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsOpen plate rack, Shaped frieze, Base pot board shelf, Hand-turned wooden knobs
  • SizeH 203 cm (80 in) x W 147 cm (58 in) x D 40 cm (16 in)

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Welsh dressers originated as functional kitchen furniture in rural Wales, evolving from simple base tables into combined units with plate racks to display and store earthenware and pewter.

These pieces were constructed primarily from native timbers such as oak and sometimes deal, utilizing traditional joinery techniques like pegged mortise and tenon joints, hand-carving, and handmade wooden or brass pulls.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate tool marks, timber shrinkage, hand-cut dovetailing in the drawers, uniform oxidisation, and construction methods consistent with regional workshop practices rather than mass production.

Styling an antique dresser in a modern setting involves pairing its rustic timber texture against neutral walls, using the open shelving to display curated ceramics, and balancing historical weight with clean-lined contemporary furnishings.

Preservation requires maintaining stable indoor humidity and temperature levels to prevent wood splitting, avoiding direct sunlight, and occasionally applying appropriate natural waxes rather than modern silicone polishes.
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