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Antique Georgian Style Oak Dresser Base Sideboard Cabriole Leg Console Table
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Antique Georgian Style Oak Dresser Base Sideboard Cabriole Leg Console Table

1900 - 1920
Description

A very attractive oak dresser base of generous proportions and classic Georgian inspired design. The piece has a wonderful presence with its long low form, elegant cabriole legs and beautifully shaped apron.

Fitted with three drawers across the front, each with decorative brass handles, it offers practical storage while maintaining a refined and decorative look. The drawer fronts show pleasing variation in the oak with a rich warm tone that has developed nicely over time.

The shaped frieze with its flowing cut out detail adds lightness and character, contrasting well with the solid plank top above. Raised on well formed cabriole legs, this is a timeless design that works effortlessly in both traditional and contemporary interiors.

Originally, dresser bases such as this were used in kitchens or dining rooms for preparation and serving, as well as for storing linens and tableware. Today it makes an excellent sideboard, console table or statement piece in a hallway or living space.

The oak has a lovely depth of colour and patina, giving the piece plenty of character and charm.

Condition Report:

In good antique condition with age related wear. The top shows historic marks and wear consistent with use. Minor surface imperfections as expected. Structurally solid and very usable.

Dimensions:

Height: 82.5 cm (32.48 in)

Width: 174 cm (68.50 in)

Depth: 48 cm (18.90 in)

Date: 1900

Origin: English

Physical Dimensions
Height
82.5cm (32.48")
Width
174cm (68.50")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated this Georgian Oak Dresser Base to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1228731
Dealers Internal Reference
3076
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Description
A very attractive oak dresser base of generous proportions and classic Georgian inspired design.
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The piece has a wonderful presence with its long low form, elegant cabriole legs and beautifully shaped apron.
London City Antiques
fig 1. A Georgian style dark oak dresser base featuring three brass-handled drawers, a scalloped apron, and front cabriole legs.
fig 1. Antique Georgian Style Oak Dresser Base Sideboard Cabriole Leg Console Table

Fitted with three drawers across the front, each with decorative brass handles, it offers practical storage while maintaining a refined and decorative look. The drawer fronts show pleasing variation in the oak with a rich warm tone that has developed nicely over time.

fig 2. A Georgian style dark oak dresser base featuring three brass-handled drawers, a scalloped apron, and front cabriole legs.
fig 2. Antique Georgian Style Oak Dresser Base Sideboard Cabriole Leg Console Table

The shaped frieze with its flowing cut out detail adds lightness and character, contrasting well with the solid plank top above. Raised on well formed cabriole legs, this is a timeless design that works effortlessly in both traditional and contemporary interiors.

fig 3. A Georgian style dark oak dresser base featuring three brass-handled drawers, a scalloped apron, and front cabriole legs.
fig 3. Antique Georgian Style Oak Dresser Base Sideboard Cabriole Leg Console Table

Originally, dresser bases such as this were used in kitchens or dining rooms for preparation and serving, as well as for storing linens and tableware. Today it makes an excellent sideboard, console table or statement piece in a hallway or living space.

fig 4. A Georgian style dark oak dresser base featuring three brass-handled drawers, a scalloped apron, and front cabriole legs.
fig 4. Antique Georgian Style Oak Dresser Base Sideboard Cabriole Leg Console Table

The oak has a lovely depth of colour and patina, giving the piece plenty of character and charm.

Condition Report:

In good antique condition with age related wear. The top shows historic marks and wear consistent with use. Minor surface imperfections as expected. Structurally solid and very usable.

Dimensions:

Height: 82.5 cm (32.48 in)

Width: 174 cm (68.50 in)

Depth: 48 cm (18.90 in)

Date: 1900

Origin: English

Height
82.5cm (32.48")
Width
174cm (68.50")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated this Georgian Oak Dresser Base to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1228731
Dealers Internal Ref
3076
London City Antiques
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At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A Georgian style dark oak dresser base featuring three brass-handled drawers, a scalloped apron, and front cabriole legs.
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The oak dresser base emerged in 18th-century Britain as a functional storage and serving piece for dining rooms and kitchens. During the Georgian period, cabinetmakers incorporated refined architectural details, such as cabriole legs and shaped aprons, elevating simple regional designs into elegant town and country house furnishings.

Traditional examples are constructed primarily from native English or European oak, often featuring hand-cut dovetail drawer joints, mortise and tenon frame construction, and solid wood back panels. Hardware typically consists of cast brass swan-neck or batwing drop handles secured with brass nuts.

Authentic period pieces exhibit signs of hand tools, including plane marks on drawer bottoms and unpolished undersides. Look for irregular wear patterns on the feet and drawer runners, original brassware shadow lines, and natural shrinkage cracks along wood grain lines consistent with two centuries of drying.

An oak dresser base functions effectively in contemporary entryways, dining spaces, or behind a sofa. Pair the dark timber with neutral wall tones, modern abstract art, or minimalist ceramics to create a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and contemporary styling.

Dust surfaces regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth, avoiding silicone-based sprays or harsh chemical cleaners. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year in thin layers to protect the patination, and keep the timber away from direct heat sources and high humidity fluctuations.
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