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Mid 19th C. Irish Pine Chicken Coop Dresser
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Mid 19th C. Irish Pine Chicken Coop Dresser

19th century
Sold 9 October 2025 · The Old Yard
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Description

A Mid 19th C. Irish Pine Chicken Coop Dresser.  This charming piece of Irish vernacular furniture has a top section with three shelves and the base having two coops with shaped tops that raise the rails. Diagonal boards to the back and a lower shaped plinth.

It has been dry scraped back to it's original paint finish with remanants of later paint layers showing.

Despite it's age this interesting piece is in a solid condition, with honest historic repairs including paint to the lower panels and scars from ancient woodworm.

These traditional Irish dressers had coops in the lower section to house hens or other fowl, keeping them indoors kept them safe and also the warmer temperatures encouraged more egg production all year round.

Width 124 cm

Depth 46.5 cm

Height 196.5 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
196.5cm (77.36")
Width
124cm (48.82")
Depth
46.5cm (18.31")
Declaration

The Old Yard has dated this Antique Pine Dresser to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1161930
Dealers Internal Reference
5161
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Description
A Mid 19th C. Irish Pine Chicken Coop Dresser.
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  This charming piece of Irish vernacular furniture has a top section with three shelves and the base having two coops with shaped tops that raise the rails.
The Old Yard

Diagonal boards to the back and a lower shaped plinth.

fig 1. A mid-19th-century Irish pine chicken coop dresser finished in red paint features an open top shelving unit and a spindle-detailed lower section.
fig 1. Mid 19th C. Irish Pine Chicken Coop Dresser

It has been dry scraped back to it's original paint finish with remanants of later paint layers showing.

Despite it's age this interesting piece is in a solid condition, with honest historic repairs including paint to the lower panels and scars from ancient woodworm.

fig 2. A mid-19th-century Irish pine chicken coop dresser finished in red paint features an open top shelving unit and a spindle-detailed lower section.
fig 2. Mid 19th C. Irish Pine Chicken Coop Dresser

These traditional Irish dressers had coops in the lower section to house hens or other fowl, keeping them indoors kept them safe and also the warmer temperatures encouraged more egg production all year round.

Width 124 cm

Depth 46.5 cm

Height 196.5 cm

Height
196.5cm (77.36")
Width
124cm (48.82")
Depth
46.5cm (18.31")
Date of Manufacture

The Old Yard has dated this Antique Pine Dresser to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1161930
Dealers Internal Ref
5161
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Archive I A mid-19th-century Irish pine chicken coop dresser finished in red paint features an open top shelving unit and a spindle-detailed lower section. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Mid 19th C. Irish Pine Chicken Coop Dresser

Archive II A mid-19th-century Irish pine chicken coop dresser finished in red paint features an open top shelving unit and a spindle-detailed lower section. View II
Archive III A mid-19th-century Irish pine chicken coop dresser finished in red paint features an open top shelving unit and a spindle-detailed lower section. View III
Archive IV A mid-19th-century Irish pine chicken coop dresser finished in red paint features an open top shelving unit and a spindle-detailed lower section. View IV
Archive V A mid-19th-century Irish pine chicken coop dresser finished in red paint features an open top shelving unit and a spindle-detailed lower section. View V
Archive VI A mid-19th-century Irish pine chicken coop dresser finished in red paint features an open top shelving unit and a spindle-detailed lower section. View VI
Archive VII A mid-19th-century Irish pine chicken coop dresser finished in red paint features an open top shelving unit and a spindle-detailed lower section. View VII
Archive VIII A mid-19th-century Irish pine chicken coop dresser finished in red paint features an open top shelving unit and a spindle-detailed lower section. View VIII
Archive IX A mid-19th-century Irish pine chicken coop dresser finished in red paint features an open top shelving unit and a spindle-detailed lower section. View IX
Archive X A mid-19th-century Irish pine chicken coop dresser finished in red paint features an open top shelving unit and a spindle-detailed lower section. View X
Archive XI A mid-19th-century Irish pine chicken coop dresser finished in red paint features an open top shelving unit and a spindle-detailed lower section. View XI
Archive XII A mid-19th-century Irish pine chicken coop dresser finished in red paint features an open top shelving unit and a spindle-detailed lower section. View XII
Archive XIII A mid-19th-century Irish pine chicken coop dresser finished in red paint features an open top shelving unit and a spindle-detailed lower section. View XIII
Archive XIV A mid-19th-century Irish pine chicken coop dresser finished in red paint features an open top shelving unit and a spindle-detailed lower section. View XIV
Archive XV A mid-19th-century Irish pine chicken coop dresser finished in red paint features an open top shelving unit and a spindle-detailed lower section. View XV
Archive XVI A mid-19th-century Irish pine chicken coop dresser finished in red paint features an open top shelving unit and a spindle-detailed lower section. View XVI
Archive XVII A mid-19th-century Irish pine chicken coop dresser finished in red paint features an open top shelving unit and a spindle-detailed lower section. View XVII
Archive XVIII A mid-19th-century Irish pine chicken coop dresser finished in red paint features an open top shelving unit and a spindle-detailed lower section. View XVIII
Archive XIX A mid-19th-century Irish pine chicken coop dresser finished in red paint features an open top shelving unit and a spindle-detailed lower section. View XIX
Archive XX A mid-19th-century Irish pine chicken coop dresser finished in red paint features an open top shelving unit and a spindle-detailed lower section. View XX
Archive XXI A mid-19th-century Irish pine chicken coop dresser finished in red paint features an open top shelving unit and a spindle-detailed lower section. View XXI
Archive XXII A mid-19th-century Irish pine chicken coop dresser finished in red paint features an open top shelving unit and a spindle-detailed lower section. View XXII
Archive XXIII A mid-19th-century Irish pine chicken coop dresser finished in red paint features an open top shelving unit and a spindle-detailed lower section. View XXIII
Archive XXIV A mid-19th-century Irish pine chicken coop dresser finished in red paint features an open top shelving unit and a spindle-detailed lower section. View XXIV
Archive XXV A mid-19th-century Irish pine chicken coop dresser finished in red paint features an open top shelving unit and a spindle-detailed lower section. View XXV
Archive XXVI A mid-19th-century Irish pine chicken coop dresser finished in red paint features an open top shelving unit and a spindle-detailed lower section. View XXVI
Archive XXVII A mid-19th-century Irish pine chicken coop dresser finished in red paint features an open top shelving unit and a spindle-detailed lower section. View XXVII
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A mid-19th-century Irish pine chicken coop dresser finished in red paint features an open top shelving unit and a spindle-detailed lower section.
Mid 19th C. Irish Pine Chicken Coop Dresser
Ref: SA1161930
A mid-19th-century Irish pine chicken coop dresser finished in red paint features an open top shelving unit and a spindle-detailed lower section.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDressers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleIrish Country
  • MaterialPine
  • ColourRed
  • MotifsOpen shelving, Slatted spindle front, Diagonal tongue-and-groove backboards, Frieze cut-outs
  • SizeH 196.5 cm (77 in) x W 124 cm (49 in) x D 46.5 cm (18 in)

FAQs

An Irish kitchen dresser is a traditional piece of furniture featuring open shelving on top for displaying crockery and a base with cupboards or drawers for storage. Originating in rural farmhouses, these utilitarian pieces became the focal point of the domestic kitchen for storing and showcasing household items.

These pieces were predominantly constructed from locally sourced softwood such as pine or deal, often hand-planed and joined using traditional techniques like mortise and tenon. Backboards typically consisted of vertical or diagonal tongue-and-groove planks, and surfaces were frequently finished with layers of milk paint or oil.

Authentic pieces from this period exhibit handmade construction characteristics such as irregular hand-cut dovetails, tool marks from saws and planes, and period-appropriate fixings like hand-forged iron nails or wooden pegs. Wear patterns, authentic oxidisation of the timber, and layered historic paint finishes also indicate genuine age.

An antique painted dresser serves as a striking focal point in contemporary kitchens, dining rooms, or living spaces to provide functional storage and display. Balance the rustic character by styling the open shelves with minimalist ceramics, glassware, or cookbooks to bridge historical charm with modern aesthetics.

Preserve antique pine by keeping it away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent the wood from drying, warping, or cracking. Clean surfaces using a soft, dry cloth and periodically nourish waxed or unpainted timber with traditional beeswax to maintain the condition of the finish.
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