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18th Century George II Period Oak Dresser Base, C1740
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18th Century George II Period Oak Dresser Base, C1740

18th century
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Charming Mid-18th Century Oak Country House Dresser Base

This stunning mid 18th-century large dresser base cupboard, crafted from Georgian oak and pine, beautifully combines historical craftsmanship with aesthetic elegance. Its refined yet practical design reflects the sophistication and functionality of the period, making it an exceptional focal point in any country house, interior scheme, or serious collection.

The piece features a well figured solid oak moulded top above three long frieze drawers, with an arrangement of three central false drawers flanked by panelled cupboard doors that open to reveal shelving. The moulded drawer fronts and surrounds, together with flat oak panelled sides, oak-lined drawers, and original brass plate handles, all highlight the quality of its construction. It retains its original back and floor boards and stands on original stile shaped feet, boasting an outstanding, untouched colour and patina throughout.

The moulded oak panelled sides, with carefully detailed frames and traditional pinned construction, speak to the meticulous craftsmanship of the era. The rich, warm colour and superb patination of the wood lend an inviting character and a sense of authenticity and history to any room.

This charming mid 18th-century oak country house dresser base is not merely a piece of furniture; it is a testament to the enduring quality, beauty, and charm of English country craftsmanship at its finest.

Height 85cm (33.5in)

Width 174cm (68.5in)

Depth 53.5cm (21.1in)

Physical Dimensions
Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
174cm (68.50")
Depth
53.5cm (21.06")
Declaration

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this George II Oak Dresser Base to the 18th Century.

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SA1224801
Dealers Internal Reference
1594
Description
Charming Mid-18th Century Oak Country House Dresser Base
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This stunning mid 18th-century large dresser base cupboard, crafted from Georgian oak and pine, beautifully combines historical craftsmanship with aesthetic elegance.
Anthony Short Antiques

Its refined yet practical design reflects the sophistication and functionality of the period, making it an exceptional focal point in any country house, interior scheme, or serious collection.

fig 1. An 18th-century George II solid oak dresser base featuring multiple drawers, panelled cupboard doors, and brass drop handles.
fig 1. 18th Century George II Period Oak Dresser Base, C1740

The piece features a well figured solid oak moulded top above three long frieze drawers, with an arrangement of three central false drawers flanked by panelled cupboard doors that open to reveal shelving. The moulded drawer fronts and surrounds, together with flat oak panelled sides, oak-lined drawers, and original brass plate handles, all highlight the quality of its construction. It retains its original back and floor boards and stands on original stile shaped feet, boasting an outstanding, untouched colour and patina throughout.

fig 2. An 18th-century George II solid oak dresser base featuring multiple drawers, panelled cupboard doors, and brass drop handles.
fig 2. 18th Century George II Period Oak Dresser Base, C1740

The moulded oak panelled sides, with carefully detailed frames and traditional pinned construction, speak to the meticulous craftsmanship of the era. The rich, warm colour and superb patination of the wood lend an inviting character and a sense of authenticity and history to any room.

fig 3. An 18th-century George II solid oak dresser base featuring multiple drawers, panelled cupboard doors, and brass drop handles.
fig 3. 18th Century George II Period Oak Dresser Base, C1740

This charming mid 18th-century oak country house dresser base is not merely a piece of furniture; it is a testament to the enduring quality, beauty, and charm of English country craftsmanship at its finest.

Height 85cm (33.5in)

Width 174cm (68.5in)

Depth 53.5cm (21.1in)

Height
85cm (33.46")
Width
174cm (68.50")
Depth
53.5cm (21.06")
Date of Manufacture

Anthony Short Antiques has dated this George II Oak Dresser Base to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1224801
Dealers Internal Ref
1594
Anthony Short Antiques
Anthony Short Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2020
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Anthony Short Antiques

Anthony Short Antiques
Telephone 07595 60 33 48
Location
Market Square
Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0AH
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/anthonyshort
Verified Since Jul 2020
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An 18th-century George II solid oak dresser base featuring multiple drawers, panelled cupboard doors, and brass drop handles.
18TH CENTURY GEORGE II PERIOD OAK DRESSER BASE, C1740
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An 18th-century George II solid oak dresser base featuring multiple drawers, panelled cupboard doors, and brass drop handles.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDresser Bases
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorge II
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFielded panels, brass swan-neck handles, bracket feet, drawer moulding
  • SizeH 85 cm (33 in) x W 174 cm (69 in) x D 53.5 cm (21 in)

FAQs

A George II oak dresser base refers to low storage furniture constructed in Britain between 1727 and 1760. These pieces typically exhibit solid oak construction, fielded panel doors, drawer moulding, and brass drop handles.

Craftsmen utilised native English oak, employing hand-sawn timber, hand-cut dovetail joints, pegged mortise and tenon joinery, and cast brass hardware. Interiors often featured secondary pine or oak lining.

Authentic pieces display signs of hand-tooling, uneven drawer linings, natural timber shrinkage across the grain, period-appropriate joinery, and genuine oxidisation near metal fitments.

An oak dresser base functions as a sideboard in dining rooms, entryways, or living spaces, providing substantial surface area and storage while offering material warmth against contemporary backdrops.

Apply a high-quality beeswax paste sparingly once or twice a year to maintain the patina, keep the piece away from direct heat sources to prevent timber split formation, and dust regularly with a soft cloth.
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