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Antique Small Welsh Oak Dresser Base
Penderyn Antiques
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Antique Small Welsh Oak Dresser Base

19th century
Description

A charming antique Welsh oak dresser base of compact proportions. Fitted with two drawers retaining brass swan-neck handles above a shaped apron, the base is raised on simple turned front supports with a full-width potboard below. The oak has a warm tone, pleasing grain and a rich patina developed over many years. Grooves to the top from the original dresser rack remain, as shown, but do not detract from its overall appearance. Overall, a lovely, honest example with good colour and proportions.

Item Reference:

M-6957b

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Dimensions:

Height – 76.5cm / Width – 126.5cm / Depth – 43.5cm

CONDITION REPORT:

In good antique condition throughout with signs of age and use consistent with its age. The dresser is solid, sturdy and structurally sound, with surface wear including age-related marks, scratches and small knocks. There is evidence of historic woodworm, but this has long and been treated as a precaution. The drawers run well and the dresser is ready for use.

Our experienced carpenter thoroughly inspects, repairs and restores each item in our collection to ensure it is fully prepared for use in your home. For a clear and accurate understanding of each item's condition, we ask that you carefully review all provided photos. These images are an essential part of the description and condition report, offering important visual details regarding the item's appearance and quality.

Physical Dimensions
Height
76.5cm (30.12")
Width
126.5cm (49.80")
Depth
43.5cm (17.13")
Declaration

Penderyn Antiques has dated this Welsh Oak Dresser Base to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1224694
Dealers Internal Reference
M-6957b
Dealers Notes

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DELIVERY INFORMATION:

FREE DELIVERY TO ENGLAND & WALES!

FREE delivery to England & Wales. For Scotland please get in touch for a delivery quote by calling us on 01685 813594.

Timescale: 5-15 working days. You will receive full delivery details once your order has been placed. For Scotland, delivery may take longer than 15 working days. Please note, the courier service is to the external doorstep, the courier will also deliver on their own so you will need to arrange for someone to help your end.

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For deliveries outside of mainland UK (i.e Scottish Highlands and Islands, Northern Ireland, Isle of Wight, Isle of Man, Channel Islands and Scilly Isles) please get in touch for a quote.

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International & European: Please get in touch for a quote.

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Collection: Our shop is based in the village of Penderyn, South Wales, CF44 0TJ.

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In case of return, items must be received back in the same condition as delivered and a collection fee of £85 will apply, this would be deducted from any refund amount.

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ABOUT US:

Hello from the Penderyn Antiques team! We’re friendly and enthusiastic people who deeply care about providing professional and exceptional service to you! We have a vast range of antique furniture online and at our pink chapel antique shop based in the Brecon Beacons National Park, South Wales. Like what you see? Follow us on social media @penderynantiques

Description
A charming antique Welsh oak dresser base of compact proportions.
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Fitted with two drawers retaining brass swan-neck handles above a shaped apron, the base is raised on simple turned front supports with a full-width potboard below.
Penderyn Antiques

The oak has a warm tone, pleasing grain and a rich patina developed over many years. Grooves to the top from the original dresser rack remain, as shown, but do not detract from its overall appearance. Overall, a lovely, honest example with good colour and proportions.

fig 1. An antique oak dresser base featuring two drawers with brass backplate handles, shaped lower aprons, turned front legs, and an open potboard shelf.
fig 1. Antique Small Welsh Oak Dresser Base

Item Reference:

M-6957b

Dimensions:

Height – 76.5cm / Width – 126.5cm / Depth – 43.5cm

CONDITION REPORT:

In good antique condition throughout with signs of age and use consistent with its age. The dresser is solid, sturdy and structurally sound, with surface wear including age-related marks, scratches and small knocks. There is evidence of historic woodworm, but this has long and been treated as a precaution. The drawers run well and the dresser is ready for use.

fig 2. An antique oak dresser base featuring two drawers with brass backplate handles, shaped lower aprons, turned front legs, and an open potboard shelf.
fig 2. Antique Small Welsh Oak Dresser Base

Our experienced carpenter thoroughly inspects, repairs and restores each item in our collection to ensure it is fully prepared for use in your home. For a clear and accurate understanding of each item's condition, we ask that you carefully review all provided photos. These images are an essential part of the description and condition report, offering important visual details regarding the item's appearance and quality.

Height
76.5cm (30.12")
Width
126.5cm (49.80")
Depth
43.5cm (17.13")
Date of Manufacture

Penderyn Antiques has dated this Welsh Oak Dresser Base to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1224694
Dealers Internal Ref
M-6957b
Penderyn Antiques
Penderyn Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Penderyn Antiques Profile Page

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An antique oak dresser base featuring two drawers with brass backplate handles, shaped lower aprons, turned front legs, and an open potboard shelf.
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A Welsh oak dresser base is a traditional regional furniture piece developed in rural Wales during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Originally designed as the lower section of a kitchen dresser with an open potboard below, these pieces were essential functional items in farmhouses and country cottages.

These pieces were built from solid native oak using traditional joinery methods such as mortise and tenon joints fastened with wooden pegs. Drawers were constructed with hand-cut dovetails, while lower supports were often hand-turned on a lathe.

Authentic period examples demonstrate historical wear on high-touch areas, natural timber shrinkage across solid surfaces, hand-planed drawer linings, and genuine age-related patination on metal ironmongery and exposed oak surfaces.

A dresser base functions well as an entryway console table, dining room side server, or kitchen storage unit. Modern styling often pairs the warm oak timber with neutral wall colours, contemporary artwork, or simple stone ceramics on the potboard.

Dust surfaces regularly with a clean, dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to maintain the wood finish. Position the furniture away from direct heat sources and damp environments to prevent wood movement and splitting.
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