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Oak Dresser Base - George II Circa 1840
M Cross Antiques
for sale €3,510     $3,810
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Oak Dresser Base - George II Circa 1840

18th century
For Sale by M Cross Antiques
Description

A beautiful George II oak enclosed dresser, circa 1840.

With five oak drawers of nailed construction above a boarded top with three oak-lined frieze drawers and two fielded cupboard doors below. Finished on stile feet.

The overall condition is very good, with a deep rich patina and age-related wear and tear adding to the charm of this delightful piece of period oak.

Physical Dimensions
Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
148cm (58.27")
Depth
68cm (26.77")
Declaration

M Cross Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Dresser Base to the 18th Century.

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SA1224121
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833
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Delivery within the UK mainland (excluding Devon, Cornwall, Scotland & Wales) is free of charge and will be completed by my own privately appointed courier. Please enquire with us for delivery costs if in Devon, Cornwall, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland.

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Description
A beautiful George II oak enclosed dresser, circa 1840.
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With five oak drawers of nailed construction above a boarded top with three oak-lined frieze drawers and two fielded cupboard doors below.
M Cross Antiques

Finished on stile feet.

The overall condition is very good, with a deep rich patina and age-related wear and tear adding to the charm of this delightful piece of period oak.

Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
148cm (58.27")
Depth
68cm (26.77")
Date of Manufacture

M Cross Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Dresser Base to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1224121
Dealers Internal Ref
833
M Cross Antiques
M Cross Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2025

We specialise in period furniture, decorative antiques and artwork.

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An antique dark oak dresser base featuring three upper drawers above two fielded panel cupboard doors with brass drop handles and a stepped upper gallery.
Oak Dresser Base - George II Circa 1840
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A dresser base is a substantial low storage cabinet featuring drawers and lower cupboards, originally designed for utility in country dining rooms and kitchens during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

Georgian period dresser bases were primarily constructed from solid native timbers such as English oak, pine, or fruitwood, often featuring hand-forged iron or brass hardware.

Authentic pieces display period-appropriate construction hallmarks including hand-cut dovetail joints, oak drawer linings, hand-planed back panels, and natural wear consistent with historical usage.

An antique dresser base works effectively as a focal sideboard in a modern hallway or dining area, providing storage while contrasting with clean contemporary architectural lines.

Care involves regular dusting with a soft cloth and occasional applications of beeswax polish to nourish the wood and protect the original patination from environmental drying.
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