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Oak Dresser Base - George II Circa 1740
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Oak Dresser Base - George II Circa 1740

18th century
Sold 19 October 2026 · M Cross Antiques
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Description

A beautiful George II oak enclosed dresser, circa 1740.

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.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
148cm (58.27")
Depth
68cm (26.77")
Reference Numbers
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SA1224121
Dealers Internal Reference
833
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A beautiful George II oak enclosed dresser, circa 1740.
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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.

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
97cm (38.19")
Width
148cm (58.27")
Depth
68cm (26.77")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
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. SOLD19 OCT 26
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Archive I 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. SOLD19 OCT 26

Oak Dresser Base - George II Circa 1740

Archive II 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. View II
Archive III 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. View III
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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 1740
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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.
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  • ObjectSideboards & Dressers
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFielded panels, Brass drop handles, Stepped drawer gallery
  • SizeH 97 cm (38 in) x W 148 cm (58 in) x D 68 cm (27 in)

This George II enclosed dresser base originates from the eighteenth century, constructed from oak with a dark brown finish and a deep rich patina. The piece includes five smaller upper drawers within a stepped gallery, positioned above a boarded top, three oak-lined frieze drawers with brass drop handles, and two fielded panel cupboard doors below that rest on stile feet. Practical daily wear and tear show age-related character across the timber surfaces. The furniture measures 97 cm high, 148 cm wide, and 68 cm deep. Homeowners place this sideboard in a kitchen, dining room, or hallway to provide functional storage for tableware and linens while adding rustic farmhouse style to traditional or country interiors.

FAQs

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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