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Early 19th Century French Cherrywood Dresser Base
Martlesham Antiques
for sale €2,282     $2,477
£1,950

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Early 19th Century French Cherrywood Dresser Base

19th century
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Early 19th Century French cherrywood dresser base, the rustic moulded edge top above two hinged doors with original brassware, opening to reveal a single shelf inside, shaped panels on the door fronts and a reeded panel at the centre, shaped frieze below with carved decoration at the centre, supported on shaped legs. Lovely warm cherry colour and in great condition. Circa 1820.

56” x 24” x 36” high

143cms x 61cms x 92cms high

Physical Dimensions
Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
143cm (56.30")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Declaration

Martlesham Antiques has dated this French Cherrywood Dresser Base to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1170956
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3261
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Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park.

Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.

Description
Early 19th Century French cherrywood dresser base, the rustic moulded edge top above two hinged doors with original brassware, opening to reveal a single shelf inside, shaped panels on the door fronts and a reeded panel at the centre, shaped frieze below with carved decoration at the centre, supported on shaped legs. Lovely warm cherry colour and in great condition. Circa 1820.

56” x 24” x 36” high

143cms x 61cms x 92cms high

Height
92cm (36.22")
Width
143cm (56.30")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this French Cherrywood Dresser Base to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1170956
Dealers Internal Ref
3261
Martlesham Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2008
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Martlesham Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Martlesham Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Telephone 01394 386732
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Main Rd
Martlesham
Suffolk
IP12 4RJ
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An early nineteenth-century French cherrywood dresser base featuring two cupboard doors with shaped panels, central fluting, decorative brass escutcheons, and short cabriole legs.
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A French cherrywood dresser base, often referred to as a buffet or low sideboard, originated in 18th and 19th-century regional France as a functional storage piece for dining and living areas. These pieces feature low-slung proportions, two or more cupboards, and regional decorative details such as shaped fielded panels and cabriole feet.

These items were typically constructed from solid regional hardwoods such as cherrywood, oak, or walnut, joined using traditional hand-cut mortise and tenon joinery with wooden pegs. Intricate metalwork, including hand-forged iron or cast brass keyplate escutcheons and external steel hinges, was frequently integrated.

Authentic pieces exhibit signs of period craftsmanship, including hand-planed surfaces, hand-sawn back panels, and visible wooden peg construction along the joints. Examining the hardware often reveals hand-hammered iron or brass fittings alongside age-appropriate wear surrounding keyholes and low structural rails.

Position the piece in an entryway or dining space as a focal sideboard, balancing its warm timber tones with contemporary artwork hung directly above it. Adding textured ceramic vessels or minimal brass lighting on top creates a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and modern design.

Dust regularly using a soft, dry lint-free cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the timber and retain the patination. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and strong sunlight to prevent warping or uneven fading of the wood tone.
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