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Early 19th Century Oak Green Man Dresser Base
Elmgarden
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Early 19th Century Oak Green Man Dresser Base

19th century
For Sale by Elmgarden
Description

Early 19th Century Oak Green Man Dresser Base

This is a superb and stunning piece, the dresser has 2 drawers and 2 cupboards with a shelved compartment at the centre known as a Dog Kennel, it is carved with faces shells and scrolls with repeating large sun flowers.

The dresser is well carved and is set on a high carved bracket footed plinth

The condition of the cupboard is good and sound the carvings are beautiful and in good condition

The Sideboard is 37” high, it is 56” wide and 23” deep

To get an accurate delivery quote please send us your location. KF35

Physical Dimensions
Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
142cm (55.91")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this Carved Oak Dresser Base to the 1800s.

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SA1215480
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KF35
Description
Early 19th Century Oak Green Man Dresser Base

This is a superb and stunning piece, the dresser has 2 drawers and 2 cupboards with a shelved compartment at the centre known as a Dog Kennel, it is carved with faces shells and scrolls with repeating large sun flowers.

fig 1. A dark carved oak dresser base featuring Green Man masks, floral panels, and gadrooned borders.
fig 1. Early 19th Century Oak Green Man Dresser Base

The dresser is well carved and is set on a high carved bracket footed plinth

The condition of the cupboard is good and sound the carvings are beautiful and in good condition

The Sideboard is 37” high, it is 56” wide and 23” deep

To get an accurate delivery quote please send us your location. KF35

Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
142cm (55.91")
Depth
59cm (23.23")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Carved Oak Dresser Base to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1215480
Dealers Internal Ref
KF35
Elmgarden
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A dark carved oak dresser base featuring Green Man masks, floral panels, and gadrooned borders.
Early 19th Century Oak Green Man Dresser Base
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A dark carved oak dresser base featuring Green Man masks, floral panels, and gadrooned borders.
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A Green Man carved oak dresser base is a low storage cabinet characterized by relief carvings of the Green Mana foliate head or mask originating in medieval folklore. These pieces were predominantly crafted during the 19th century as part of the Jacobean and Gothic Revival movements, serving as storage and serving surfaces in dining rooms and halls.

These pieces were typically constructed from solid European oak, utilizing hand-joined mortise and tenon joints, hand-carved decorative motifs, and hand-cut dovetail drawers. The dark finish was often achieved through traditional staining techniques or natural darkening of the wood oak over time.

Authentic 19th-century pieces display hand-carved detailing with subtle variations, hand-cut joinery, original iron or brass hardware, and natural signs of wear such as shrinkage gaps along timber joints. The foliage sprouting from the mouth or surrounding the carved face is a key motif of the style.

A dark oak dresser base provides a strong textural anchor in contemporary spaces when contrasted against light, neutral walls. It can be topped with modern ceramics, minimalist lamps, or contemporary artwork to balance the heavy historical carving.

Dark oak furniture should be dusted regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and polished occasionally with a high-quality beeswax to preserve the patina and nourish the wood. Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber warping and drying.
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