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Antique Late Victorian Oak Bowfront Dresser Green Man Carvings Cabriole Legs
Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables
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Antique Late Victorian Oak Bowfront Dresser Green Man Carvings Cabriole Legs

19th century
Description

A late Victorian oak bowfront dresser, dating to circa 1895, featuring Green Man carvings to the cupboard doors, a traditional motif depicting a face surrounded by or formed from foliage.

The base is fitted with cupboards below, with the left-hand cupboard containing an internal shelf, whilst the right-hand cupboard is open internally. The dresser stands on elegant cabriole legs, retains brass handles, and is decorated with both carved and turned details.

The upper section comprises open dresser shelves centred by a cupboard fitted with a lock and key, opening to reveal a shelf within.

A practical and decorative piece offering both display and storage space, suitable for a kitchen, dining room, or country interior.

For ease of moving, the top section lifts off the base.

Dimensions:

Height: 184 cm / 72.44 in

Height to Base: 83.5 cm / 32.87 in

Width: 142 cm / 55.91 in

Depth: 53 cm / 20.87 in

Delivery:

Free UK mainland delivery (excluding Scottish islands and other UK islands).

We are happy to arrange international delivery — please contact us for a quotation.

Physical Dimensions
Height
184cm (72.44")
Width
142cm (55.91")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables has dated this Victorian Carved Oak Dresser to the Victorian era.

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SA1216544
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Delivery:

Free UK mainland delivery (excluding Scottish islands and other UK islands).

International delivery available — please contact us or request a quote.

Description
A late Victorian oak bowfront dresser, dating to circa 1895, featuring Green Man carvings to the cupboard doors, a traditional motif depicting a face surrounded by or formed from foliage.
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The base is fitted with cupboards below, with the left-hand cupboard containing an internal shelf, whilst the right-hand cupboard is open internally.
Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables

The dresser stands on elegant cabriole legs, retains brass handles, and is decorated with both carved and turned details.

fig 1. A late Victorian dark oak dresser with carved Green Man foliate motifs on the cupboard doors, open display shelving, and cabriole legs.
fig 1. Antique Late Victorian Oak Bowfront Dresser Green Man Carvings Cabriole Legs

The upper section comprises open dresser shelves centred by a cupboard fitted with a lock and key, opening to reveal a shelf within.

A practical and decorative piece offering both display and storage space, suitable for a kitchen, dining room, or country interior.

fig 2. A late Victorian dark oak dresser with carved Green Man foliate motifs on the cupboard doors, open display shelving, and cabriole legs.
fig 2. Antique Late Victorian Oak Bowfront Dresser Green Man Carvings Cabriole Legs

For ease of moving, the top section lifts off the base.

Dimensions:

Height: 184 cm / 72.44 in

Height to Base: 83.5 cm / 32.87 in

Width: 142 cm / 55.91 in

Depth: 53 cm / 20.87 in

Delivery:

Free UK mainland delivery (excluding Scottish islands and other UK islands).

We are happy to arrange international delivery — please contact us for a quotation.

Height
184cm (72.44")
Width
142cm (55.91")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables has dated this Victorian Carved Oak Dresser to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1216544
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A late Victorian dark oak dresser with carved Green Man foliate motifs on the cupboard doors, open display shelving, and cabriole legs.
Antique Late Victorian Oak Bowfront Dresser Green Man Carvings Cabriole Legs
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During the late Victorian period, furniture makers drew inspiration from Renaissance and Gothic motifs, often incorporating hand-carved Green Man motifs depicting mythical foliate faces. These pieces were predominantly crafted from solid dark oak, featuring relief carving, sturdy proportions, and historical symbolism.

Antique oak dressers typically feature solid oak wood, hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, mortise and tenon joinery, and panelling secured with wooden pegs or traditional fixings. The surfaces were finished with spirit varnishes or dark wax polishes to emphasize the natural grain patterns.

Authentic pieces show signs of genuine hand-tool marks on carved panels, uneven wear on drawer runners, original iron or brass key escutcheons, and natural shrinkage or patina in dark oak wood. Machine-carved modern reproductions usually display overly uniform depth and synthetic lacquer finishes.

Contrast the dark carved wood by positioning the dresser against neutral or muted painted walls, such as sage green or soft cream. Display contemporary ceramics, glassware, or potted plants on the shelves to soften the visual weight and blend traditional and modern elements.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth, ensuring dust is gently brushed out from detailed relief carvings using a soft bristles brush. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve moisture in the oak and avoid placing the piece near direct heat sources.
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