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18th Century Carved Oak Dresser Base
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
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18th Century Carved Oak Dresser Base

19th century
For Sale by LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
Description

A superb 18th Century carved oak dresser base of generous proportions, featuring three drawers across the front, each beautifully decorated with intricate hand-carved motifs and brass handles.

Raised on elegant cabriole front legs united by a finely carved apron, the dresser displays exceptional craftsmanship throughout.

The oak has been bleached to create a wonderfully mellow, weathered finish, with soft tones that highlight the depth of the carving and create a light, natural appearance.

W 186cm (73.25")

D 48cm (19")

H 83cm (33")

Physical Dimensions
Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
186cm (73.23")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Carved Oak Dresser Base to the 19th Century.

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SA1217456
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HNE260605F
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Description
A superb 18th Century carved oak dresser base of generous proportions, featuring three drawers across the front, each beautifully decorated with intricate hand-carved motifs and brass handles.
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Raised on elegant cabriole front legs united by a finely carved apron, the dresser displays exceptional craftsmanship throughout.
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
fig 1. An 18th-century carved oak dresser base featuring three drawers with detailed relief carving, brass handles, shaped apron, cabriole front legs, and a pale bleached finish.
fig 1. 18th Century Carved Oak Dresser Base

The oak has been bleached to create a wonderfully mellow, weathered finish, with soft tones that highlight the depth of the carving and create a light, natural appearance.

W 186cm (73.25")

D 48cm (19")

H 83cm (33")

Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
186cm (73.23")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

LTANTIQUES.CO.UK has dated this Carved Oak Dresser Base to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1217456
Dealers Internal Ref
HNE260605F
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
LTANTIQUES.CO.UK
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White Hill Road
Detling
Nr Maidstone
Kent
ME14 3HH
United Kingdom
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An 18th-century carved oak dresser base featuring three drawers with detailed relief carving, brass handles, shaped apron, cabriole front legs, and a pale bleached finish.
18th Century Carved Oak Dresser Base
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An 18th-century oak dresser base is a long, low storage cabinet traditionally crafted for country houses and farmhouses to serve food or hold tableware. Unlike full dressers, the base lacks an upper rack of shelving, functioning similarly to a modern sideboard or console server.

Traditional 18th-century oak dressers feature solid oak joinery with mortise and tenon joints, hand-carved decorative motifs, and hand-dovetailed or pegged drawer boxes. Hardware typically consists of cast brass drop handles and escutcheons.

Authentic period pieces display evidence of hand-planed timber, irregular drawer construction, hand-cut joinery, and age-appropriate wear or natural wood shrinkage across backboards. Original brass fittings often display hand-finished details and natural surface oxidisation.

A carved oak dresser base functions effectively as a hallway console or dining room sideboard, contrasting textured woodwork against smooth neutral walls. Pair the piece with contemporary table lamps, large framed mirrors, or minimalist ceramic decorative objects.

Dust regularly using a dry, soft lint-free cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners that strip historic finishes. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish periodically along the grain to nourish the timber and maintain the surface patina.
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