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Antique South Wales Oak Dresser

19th century
Sold 5 October 2026 · Penderyn Antiques
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An attractive antique 19th century South Wales oak dresser. The dresser features a simple open rack with three plate shelves and a row of original iron hanging hooks beneath a moulded cornice. The base section has three drawers, each fitted with brass swan neck drop handles, and stands on square supports with a traditional pot board base. The dresser shows lovely colour and patina throughout, with good honest country character typical of Welsh farmhouse furniture of the period. A practical and decorative piece, ideal for a kitchen, dining room or country interior.

Item Reference:

M-6654B

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Dimensions:

Height – 183cm/ Surface Height - 80.5cm /Width - 145cm/ Depth - 40cm

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CONDITION REPORT:

In good antique condition overall with age-related wear consistent with use. The base remains structurally solid and sound with expected surface marks, knocks and historic wear. There is historic woodworm to the rack section (as photographed) which has long gone and been treated as a precaution. Overall, a good honest Welsh country dresser with plenty of character.

Date of Manufacture

Penderyn Antiques has dated this Welsh Oak Open Dresser to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
183cm (72.05")
Width
145cm (57.09")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1201634
Dealers Internal Reference
M-6654B
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DELIVERY INFORMATION:

FREE DELIVERY TO ENGLAND & WALES!

FREE delivery to England & Wales. For Scotland please get in touch for a delivery quote by calling us on 01685 813594.

Timescale: 5-15 working days. You will receive full delivery details once your order has been placed. For Scotland, delivery may take longer than 15 working days. Please note, the courier service is to the external doorstep, the courier will also deliver on their own so you will need to arrange for someone to help your end.

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For deliveries outside of mainland UK (i.e Scottish Highlands and Islands, Northern Ireland, Isle of Wight, Isle of Man, Channel Islands and Scilly Isles) please get in touch for a quote.

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International & European: Please get in touch for a quote.

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Collection: Our shop is based in the village of Penderyn, South Wales, CF44 0TJ.

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In case of return, items must be received back in the same condition as delivered and a collection fee of £85 will apply, this would be deducted from any refund amount.

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ABOUT US:

Hello from the Penderyn Antiques team! We’re friendly and enthusiastic people who deeply care about providing professional and exceptional service to you! We have a vast range of antique furniture online and at our pink chapel antique shop based in the Brecon Beacons National Park, South Wales. Like what you see? Follow us on social media @penderynantiques

Description
An attractive antique 19th century South Wales oak dresser.
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The dresser features a simple open rack with three plate shelves and a row of original iron hanging hooks beneath a moulded cornice.
Penderyn Antiques

The base section has three drawers, each fitted with brass swan neck drop handles, and stands on square supports with a traditional pot board base. The dresser shows lovely colour and patina throughout, with good honest country character typical of Welsh farmhouse furniture of the period. A practical and decorative piece, ideal for a kitchen, dining room or country interior.

fig 1. An antique dark oak open-potboard dresser featuring an upper three-tier plate rack with hooks, three drawer units with brass oval handles, and four square legs supporting a slatted lower shelf.
fig 1. Antique South Wales Oak Dresser

Item Reference:

M-6654B

Dimensions:

Height – 183cm/ Surface Height - 80.5cm /Width - 145cm/ Depth - 40cm

CONDITION REPORT:

In good antique condition overall with age-related wear consistent with use. The base remains structurally solid and sound with expected surface marks, knocks and historic wear. There is historic woodworm to the rack section (as photographed) which has long gone and been treated as a precaution. Overall, a good honest Welsh country dresser with plenty of character.

Date of Manufacture

Penderyn Antiques has dated this Welsh Oak Open Dresser to the 19th Century.

Height
183cm (72.05")
Width
145cm (57.09")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1201634
Dealers Internal Ref
M-6654B
Penderyn Antiques
Penderyn Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019
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An antique dark oak open-potboard dresser featuring an upper three-tier plate rack with hooks, three drawer units with brass oval handles, and four square legs supporting a slatted lower shelf. SOLD5 OCT 26
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Archive I An antique dark oak open-potboard dresser featuring an upper three-tier plate rack with hooks, three drawer units with brass oval handles, and four square legs supporting a slatted lower shelf. SOLD5 OCT 26

Antique South Wales Oak Dresser

Archive II An antique dark oak open-potboard dresser featuring an upper three-tier plate rack with hooks, three drawer units with brass oval handles, and four square legs supporting a slatted lower shelf. View II
Archive III An antique dark oak open-potboard dresser featuring an upper three-tier plate rack with hooks, three drawer units with brass oval handles, and four square legs supporting a slatted lower shelf. View III
Archive IV An antique dark oak open-potboard dresser featuring an upper three-tier plate rack with hooks, three drawer units with brass oval handles, and four square legs supporting a slatted lower shelf. View IV
Archive V An antique dark oak open-potboard dresser featuring an upper three-tier plate rack with hooks, three drawer units with brass oval handles, and four square legs supporting a slatted lower shelf. View V
Archive VI An antique dark oak open-potboard dresser featuring an upper three-tier plate rack with hooks, three drawer units with brass oval handles, and four square legs supporting a slatted lower shelf. View VI
Archive VII An antique dark oak open-potboard dresser featuring an upper three-tier plate rack with hooks, three drawer units with brass oval handles, and four square legs supporting a slatted lower shelf. View VII
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An antique dark oak open-potboard dresser featuring an upper three-tier plate rack with hooks, three drawer units with brass oval handles, and four square legs supporting a slatted lower shelf.
Antique South Wales Oak Dresser
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An antique dark oak open-potboard dresser featuring an upper three-tier plate rack with hooks, three drawer units with brass oval handles, and four square legs supporting a slatted lower shelf.
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  • ObjectDressers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleWelsh Vernacular
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsOpen potboard base, Three-tier plate rack, Brass oval drop handles, Pegged mortise and tenon joints
  • SizeH 183 cm (72 in) x W 145 cm (57 in) x D 40 cm (16 in)

This 19th-century South Wales oak dresser is in the Welsh Vernacular style and exhibits a warm brown colour with a rich patina. The piece stands 183 cm high, 145 cm wide, and 40 cm deep, comprising an upper three-tier plate rack equipped with hooks and a moulded cornice, above a base section fitted with three drawers with brass oval drop handles and four square legs supporting a slatted lower shelf. Pegged mortise and tenon joints secure the structure. Practical and decorative, the dresser is suited for use in a kitchen, dining room, or country interior, providing storage and display space for tableware and household items while contributing rustic farmhouse character to the room.

FAQs

A South Wales oak dresser typically features an open plate rack, three inline drawers, and an open potboard base, reflective of regional 18th and 19th-century Welsh country furniture design.

These dressers were constructed primarily from native English or Welsh oak, joined using mortise and tenon joints, hand-planed timber, and fitted with brass swan-neck or oval backplate handles.

Authentic examples exhibit hand-craftsmanship indicators such as hand-cut dovetails, saw marks on unplaned rear boards, pegged joinery, and natural age-related oxidisation on the oak surface.

Integrate the piece into a dining space or kitchen by displaying contemporary ceramics, glassware, or neutral stoneware on the open shelves to contrast with the dark wood finish.

Maintain the timber by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, keeping it away from direct heat sources and excessive humidity.
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