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18th Century Elm Dresser
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18th Century Elm Dresser

18th century
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18th century Elm Dresser of narrow proportions. Three drawers with brass swanneck handles. Shaped brackets and detail to the frieze. Circa 1780. Narrow proportions - perfect for a hall or behind a sofa.

(Restoration to one back leg.)

This can be viewed in our showrooms in North Yorkshire at any time, by appointment. Please contact me with any questions or if you would like further images. For clients who are overseas or unable to come to our showrooms, we will gladly send a video of any piece in which you may be interested.

Shipping and delivery can be arranged on your behalf. Or may be included depending on location.

Date of Manufacture

Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Elm Dresser Base to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09499834
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques Date18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 225-270 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 18TH CENTURY:
Pegged joints visible on the side framing: mortise and tenon work before modern glues.
Fine inlaid stringing around each drawer front: neoclassical taste of the late 1700s.
Cast brass swan-neck handles: hardware style introduced in the 18th century.
Uneven gaps above the drawer tops: timber shrinkage from centuries of drying.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
183cm (72.05")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1214262
Dealers Internal Reference
AF46-8403
Dealers Notes

Elaine Phillips Antiques

Description
18th century Elm Dresser of narrow proportions. Three drawers with brass swanneck handles. Shaped brackets and detail to the frieze. Circa 1780. Narrow proportions - perfect for a hall or behind a sofa.
fig 1. An 18th-century warm brown elm dresser base featuring three drawers with brass drop handles and square legs.
fig 1. 18th Century Elm Dresser

(Restoration to one back leg.)

This can be viewed in our showrooms in North Yorkshire at any time, by appointment. Please contact me with any questions or if you would like further images.

“
For clients who are overseas or unable to come to our showrooms, we will gladly send a video of any piece in which you may be interested.
Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd

Shipping and delivery can be arranged on your behalf. Or may be included depending on location.

Date of Manufacture

Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Elm Dresser Base to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09499834
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques dating18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 225-270 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 18th Century:
Pegged joints visible on the side framing: mortise and tenon work before modern glues.
Fine inlaid stringing around each drawer front: neoclassical taste of the late 1700s.
Cast brass swan-neck handles: hardware style introduced in the 18th century.
Uneven gaps above the drawer tops: timber shrinkage from centuries of drying.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
82cm (32.28")
Width
183cm (72.05")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1214262
Dealers Internal Ref
AF46-8403
Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd
Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2022

Period furniture, lighting, mirrors, portraits and interior decoration.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd is a registered member of BADA  CINOA

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Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd

Elaine Phillips Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07710 793753 or 01969 625199
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Leyburn
North Yorkshire
DL8
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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An 18th-century warm brown elm dresser base featuring three drawers with brass drop handles and square legs.
18th century Elm Dresser
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An 18th-century warm brown elm dresser base featuring three drawers with brass drop handles and square legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDressers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialElm, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSwan-neck handles, Shaped apron, Tapered legs, Hand-dovetailed drawers
  • SizeH 82 cm (32 in) x W 183 cm (72 in) x D 41 cm (16 in)

This 18th-century Georgian elm dresser base displays narrow proportions in a warm brown timber finish with visible grain patterns. The English country house piece comprises three hand-dovetailed drawers fitted with brass swan-neck drop handles, operating above a shaped frieze with decorative brackets, supported by tapered legs. Measuring 82 cm high, 183 cm wide and 41 cm deep, the furniture item provides practical surface and storage utility. Practical applications for this narrow dresser include placement in a hallway to hold daily essentials or positioning directly behind a living room sofa to display lamps and decorative objects. The construction includes restoration to one back leg, while the visible joinery and metal hardware reflect traditional craftsmanship of the period. The straightforward silhouette and versatile depth suit contemporary interior settings requiring compact storage solutions.

FAQs

An 18th-century elm dresser base is a piece of regional English country furniture featuring a long tabletop over shallow drawers, supported on straight legs, originally used in kitchens and dining rooms for serving and storage.

These pieces were constructed from native English elm, featuring hand-dovetailed drawer linings, pegged joints, and solid timber back panels, often finished with brass drop or bail handles.

Authentic pieces display signs of period craftsmanship, such as uneven hand-planed timber surfaces, hand-sawn marks, natural shrinkage around joints, and aged brass hardware with historic patination.

An elm dresser base functions effectively as a hallway console or dining room sideboard, layered with contemporary ceramic table lamps, framed artwork, or decorative glassware to balance period character with modern design.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the timber finish, avoiding placement near direct heat sources to prevent cracking.
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