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George III Oak Dresser Base

18th century
Sold 8 March 2026 · A J O'Sullivan Antiques
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Handsome eighteenth century oak dresser base of good colour and patination with thumbnail moulded drawers over a shaped apron. Lovely warm faded colour. In very good condition. Some leg extensions (see photos), the handles are good quality old replacements. some evidence of a dresser rack now missing. Circa 1770

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
182cm (71.65")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Declaration

A J O'Sullivan Antiques has dated this George III Oak Dresser Base to the Georgian era.

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SA1195519
Dealers Internal Reference
2472
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Description
Handsome eighteenth century oak dresser base of good colour and patination with thumbnail moulded drawers over a shaped apron. Lovely warm faded colour. In very good condition. Some leg extensions (see photos), the handles are good quality old replacements. some evidence of a dresser rack now missing. Circa 1770
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
182cm (71.65")
Depth
49cm (19.29")
Date of Manufacture

A J O'Sullivan Antiques has dated this George III Oak Dresser Base to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1195519
Dealers Internal Ref
2472
A J O'Sullivan Antiques
A J O'Sullivan Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2012

A.j. O'sullivan antiques are dealers in fine art and antiques.

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A rectangular oak George III dresser base featuring a planked top, a row of three drawers with brass drop handles, and shaped apron details supported by four upright legs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A rectangular oak George III dresser base featuring a planked top, a row of three drawers with brass drop handles, and shaped apron details supported by four upright legs. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

George III Oak Dresser Base

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Telephone 07932 073275
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Hemswell Antique Centres
Caenby Corner Estate
Hemswell Cliff
Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
DN21 5TJ
United Kingdom
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A rectangular oak George III dresser base featuring a planked top, a row of three drawers with brass drop handles, and shaped apron details supported by four upright legs.
George III Oak Dresser Base
Ref: SA1195519
A rectangular oak George III dresser base featuring a planked top, a row of three drawers with brass drop handles, and shaped apron details supported by four upright legs.
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  • ObjectSideboards
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge III
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBrass drop handles, Shaped frieze apron, Planked rectangular top, Dovetailed drawer construction
  • SizeH 78 cm (31 in) x W 182 cm (72 in) x D 49 cm (19 in)

FAQs

The George III period spans the mid-to-late 18th century, characterised by a transition from heavy baroque influences to lighter, more neoclassical proportions influenced by designers like Thomas Chippendale and Hepplewhite.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid quarter-sawn oak, often featuring hand-cut dovetail joints on the drawers, pegged mortise and tenon framing, and solid brass batwing or willow plate handles.

Authenticity is indicated by timber shrinkage, hand-planed surfaces, irregular handmade iron or brass fixings, and secondary woods used in drawer linings such as deal, pine, or fruitwood.

An antique oak dresser base can serve as a grounding console in a contemporary hallway or act as a functional sideboard in a modern minimalist dining space, creating a contrast of textures against clean white walls.

Maintain antique oak by applying natural beeswax periodically to nourish the grain, avoiding direct sunlight, and keeping the item away from central heating vents to prevent timber splitting.
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