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18th Century Oak and Elm Dresser Base
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18th Century Oak and Elm Dresser Base

18th century
Sold 3 August 2026 · Wilsford Antiques
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A generously scaled 18th-century oak and elm dresser base, offering the rich colour and character associated with early country furniture. This antique dresser features a beautifully patinated elm top with a soft thumb-moulded edge, set above three spacious drawers fitted with brass swan-neck handles and pierced backplates. The elegant shaped apron flows into front cabriole legs with paw feet, giving the piece strong visual presence and timeless appeal. An excellent example of Georgian period furniture, ideal for kitchens, dining rooms, or interiors styled with rustic, farmhouse, or heritage décor. Measurements: W 211 cm × H 84 cm × D 52 cm.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
211cm (83.07")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1226028
Dealers Internal Reference
R-0222
Description
A generously scaled 18th-century oak and elm dresser base, offering the rich colour and character associated with early country furniture.
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This antique dresser features a beautifully patinated elm top with a soft thumb-moulded edge, set above three spacious drawers fitted with brass swan-neck handles and pierced backplates.
Wilsford Antiques

The elegant shaped apron flows into front cabriole legs with paw feet, giving the piece strong visual presence and timeless appeal. An excellent example of Georgian period furniture, ideal for kitchens, dining rooms, or interiors styled with rustic, farmhouse, or heritage décor. Measurements: W 211 cm × H 84 cm × D 52 cm.

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
211cm (83.07")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1226028
Dealers Internal Ref
R-0222
Wilsford Antiques
Wilsford Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2024
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An 18th-century oak and elm dresser base featuring a rectangular top, three frieze drawers with brass batswing handles, and a shaped apron set upon cabriole legs. SOLD3 AUG 26
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Archive I An 18th-century oak and elm dresser base featuring a rectangular top, three frieze drawers with brass batswing handles, and a shaped apron set upon cabriole legs. SOLD3 AUG 26

18th Century Oak and Elm Dresser Base

Archive II An 18th-century oak and elm dresser base featuring a rectangular top, three frieze drawers with brass batswing handles, and a shaped apron set upon cabriole legs. View II
Archive III An 18th-century oak and elm dresser base featuring a rectangular top, three frieze drawers with brass batswing handles, and a shaped apron set upon cabriole legs. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century oak and elm dresser base featuring a rectangular top, three frieze drawers with brass batswing handles, and a shaped apron set upon cabriole legs. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century oak and elm dresser base featuring a rectangular top, three frieze drawers with brass batswing handles, and a shaped apron set upon cabriole legs. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century oak and elm dresser base featuring a rectangular top, three frieze drawers with brass batswing handles, and a shaped apron set upon cabriole legs. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century oak and elm dresser base featuring a rectangular top, three frieze drawers with brass batswing handles, and a shaped apron set upon cabriole legs. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century oak and elm dresser base featuring a rectangular top, three frieze drawers with brass batswing handles, and a shaped apron set upon cabriole legs. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th-century oak and elm dresser base featuring a rectangular top, three frieze drawers with brass batswing handles, and a shaped apron set upon cabriole legs. View IX
Archive X An 18th-century oak and elm dresser base featuring a rectangular top, three frieze drawers with brass batswing handles, and a shaped apron set upon cabriole legs. View X
Archive XI An 18th-century oak and elm dresser base featuring a rectangular top, three frieze drawers with brass batswing handles, and a shaped apron set upon cabriole legs. View XI
Archive XII An 18th-century oak and elm dresser base featuring a rectangular top, three frieze drawers with brass batswing handles, and a shaped apron set upon cabriole legs. View XII
Archive XIII An 18th-century oak and elm dresser base featuring a rectangular top, three frieze drawers with brass batswing handles, and a shaped apron set upon cabriole legs. View XIII
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Wilsford Antiques
Telephone 07598 943763
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Unit 2B
Dean Farm
Wallop Business Park
Bent St.
Nether Wallop
Stockbridge
SO20 8EJ
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/wilsfordantiques
Verified Since Jul 2024
Items For Sale 20
Items Sold 65
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Location: Unit 2B, Dean Farm, Wallop Business Park, Bent St., Nether Wallop, Stockbridge, SO20 8EJ, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
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An 18th-century oak and elm dresser base featuring a rectangular top, three frieze drawers with brass batswing handles, and a shaped apron set upon cabriole legs.
18th century oak and elm dresser base
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An 18th-century oak and elm dresser base featuring a rectangular top, three frieze drawers with brass batswing handles, and a shaped apron set upon cabriole legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSideboards & Buffets
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian Country
  • MaterialOak, Elm, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsShaped apron, Brass batswing handles, Cabriole legs, Hand-cut dovetails
  • SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 211 cm (83 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

FAQs

A dresser base is a traditional lower cabinetry unit, often featuring multiple drawers above an open pot board or shaped apron, historically used in country houses for food preparation and storage.

These pieces were typically constructed using native British timbers such as oak for structural framing and drawer linings, frequently paired with elm for drawer fronts or tops due to its distinctive grain.

Authentic pieces exhibit period construction techniques, including hand-cut dovetail joints, pegged mortise and tenon frames, handmade brass hardware, and natural timber patination developed over centuries.

An antique dresser base works effectively as a functional sideboard in a dining room or hallway, grounding the space with historical texture when contrasted against neutral walls and modern lighting.

Preserve the timber by avoiding direct sunlight and heat sources, maintaining stable indoor humidity, and periodically treating the surface with traditional beeswax to nourish the wood.
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