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Oak Dresser Base with Blind Silhouette Legs, C1760
The Real Wood Furniture Company
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Oak Dresser Base with Blind Silhouette Legs, C1760

18th century
Description

A stunning oak dresser base with blind silhouette legs, c1760, original handles and locks (locks to 2 drawers only) with good colour.

Dimensions of 203cms (80") long and 80cms (31.5") contribute to an elegant / sleek look.

Restoration: Various historic restorations include the addition of a 2" rear overhang, obviously done a long time ago as patination / colour matches well, removal of floor height front stretcher, later tips to rear legs, additions to underside of drawers to aid smooth running.

Physical Dimensions
Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
203cm (79.92")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Declaration

The Real Wood Furniture Company has dated this Georgian Oak Dresser Base to the 18th Century.

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SA1210474
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10397
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Large showrooms outside Chipping Norton. Please call for an appointment.

www.realwood.co.uk

Description
A stunning oak dresser base with blind silhouette legs, c1760, original handles and locks (locks to 2 drawers only) with good colour.

Dimensions of 203cms (80") long and 80cms (31.5") contribute to an elegant / sleek look.

fig 1. An 18th-century dark oak dresser base featuring three drawers with brass handles and shaped silhouette legs.
fig 1. Oak Dresser Base with Blind Silhouette Legs, C1760

Restoration: Various historic restorations include the addition of a 2" rear overhang, obviously done a long time ago as patination / colour matches well, removal of floor height front stretcher, later tips to rear legs, additions to underside of drawers to aid smooth running.

Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
203cm (79.92")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Date of Manufacture

The Real Wood Furniture Company has dated this Georgian Oak Dresser Base to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1210474
Dealers Internal Ref
10397
The Real Wood Furniture Company
The Real Wood Furniture Company
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2025

The real wood furniture company (chris baylis) sells windsor chairs, decorative furniture and objects from large showrooms in the cotswolds

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the The Real Wood Furniture Company Profile Page

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The Real Wood Furniture Company

The Real Wood Furniture Company
Telephone 07971 629703 or 01608 642741
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At Mo Tighe
Chapel House Grounds
Chipping Norton
Oxfordshire
OX7 5SZ
United Kingdom
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OAK DRESSER BASE WITH BLIND SILHOUETTE LEGS, C1760
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A Georgian oak dresser base is a mid-to-late 18th-century storage piece featuring a long rectangular surface above a row of drawers, typically designed without an upper rack. These pieces served as servers in dining rooms or kitchens, characterised by regional timber construction and flat or shaped aprons.

These items were predominantly constructed from solid native hardwoods such as English oak, featuring hand-dovetailed drawer boxes and wooden peg joinery. Decorative elements often included cast brass swan-neck handles, drop escutcheons, and hand-shaped apron silhouettes.

Authentic period examples exhibit signs of hand-planed timber surfaces, irregular dovetail joints, and historic wear along the base of the legs. Original brassware usually leaves shadow marks or double-hole conversions if replaced over time, and the interior drawers show natural timber shrinkage gaps.

A dresser base functions well as a hallway console table or a dining room sideboard. Pairing dark aged oak with neutral contemporary walls, modern artwork hung above, and minimal decorative ceramics creates a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and modern design.

Maintain the original finish by dusting regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and radiators to prevent timber shrinkage, warping, or splitting.
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