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French Oak Dresser Base C.1780
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French Oak Dresser Base C.1780

18th century
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Unusually long late 18th.c. French oak sideboard or dresser c.1780. Very nearly seven and half feet long. Single piece top with rounded corners, a moulded edge and a plate groove along the back. Over three drawers and three cupboards, each fitted with a single shelf inside (internal depth 16"). Good decorative front with carved drawer fronts and shaped door panels within carved surround and a shaped and carved apron. Large brass handles, hinges and escutcheon plates. Oak panelled sides, pine drawer linings and backboards. Excellent colour and condition, cleaned and waxed in our workshops. Cupboard keys supplied.

Width: 88.5" (225 cm)

Height: 38.5" (98 cm)

Depth: 19" (48.5 cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
225cm (88.58")
Depth
48.5cm (19.09")
Declaration

Collinge Antiques has dated this French Oak Dresser Base to the 18th Century.

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SA1225869
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37725
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Description
Unusually long late 18th.c. French oak sideboard or dresser c.1780. Very nearly seven and half feet long. Single piece top with rounded corners, a moulded edge and a plate groove along the back. Over three drawers and three cupboards, each fitted with a single shelf inside (internal depth 16").
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Good decorative front with carved drawer fronts and shaped door panels within carved surround and a shaped and carved apron.
Collinge Antiques

Large brass handles, hinges and escutcheon plates. Oak panelled sides, pine drawer linings and backboards. Excellent colour and condition, cleaned and waxed in our workshops. Cupboard keys supplied.

Width: 88.5" (225 cm)

Height: 38.5" (98 cm)

Depth: 19" (48.5 cm)

Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
225cm (88.58")
Depth
48.5cm (19.09")
Date of Manufacture

Collinge Antiques has dated this French Oak Dresser Base to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1225869
Dealers Internal Ref
37725
Collinge Antiques
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An 18th-century French provincial dark oak dresser base featuring three carved panel doors, three upper drawers with brass handles, and a shaped apron on short scrolled feet.
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Archive I An 18th-century French provincial dark oak dresser base featuring three carved panel doors, three upper drawers with brass handles, and a shaped apron on short scrolled feet.

French Oak Dresser Base c.1780

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An 18th-century French provincial dark oak dresser base featuring three carved panel doors, three upper drawers with brass handles, and a shaped apron on short scrolled feet.
French Oak Dresser Base c.1780
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An 18th-century French provincial dark oak dresser base featuring three carved panel doors, three upper drawers with brass handles, and a shaped apron on short scrolled feet.
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A French oak dresser base, often referred to as an enfilade or buffet, is a low storage cabinet featuring drawers situated above cupboard doors. Originating in 18th-century provincial France, these pieces were designed for practical storage and food service within dining spaces.

Pieces from this era typically feature solid oak joinery with hand-cut dovetail joints, fielded or carved panel doors, and long brass barrel hinges. The timber was historically finished with wax, showcasing natural grain patterns and peg-tenon construction.

Authentic 18th-century examples display hand-hewn oak timber, hand-forged iron or cast brass hardware, and uneven drawer construction showing hand-saw marks. Original keyhole escutcheons, pegged joints, and natural age-related patination inside the drawers further confirm authenticity.

Position the cabinet against a neutral wall in a dining room, hallway, or living space to serve as a focal anchor. Pair the dark oak timber with contemporary artwork, minimalist ceramic lamps, or a large framed mirror to create visual balance between traditional and modern aesthetics.

Maintain the wood by applying a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, buffing gently along the grain. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and radiators to prevent timber shrinkage or splitting, and dust regularly with a soft, dry cloth.
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