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Scottish Dresser Base
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Scottish Dresser Base

19th century
For Sale by Arcadia Antiques
Description

Very good 19th Century Scottish dresser base with slatted undertier from a country estate. 1840

Lower tier space 18.5cm

Upper tier space 21cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
194cm (76.38")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Declaration

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Scottish Painted Dresser Base to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1236855
Dealers Internal Reference
9628
Description
Very good 19th Century Scottish dresser base with slatted undertier from a country estate. 1840

Lower tier space 18.5cm

Upper tier space 21cm

Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
194cm (76.38")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Scottish Painted Dresser Base to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1236855
Dealers Internal Ref
9628
Arcadia Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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A rustic green painted Scottish dresser base with an unpainted pine top, two drawers with iron metal drop handles, and two slatted lower shelves.
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Archive I A rustic green painted Scottish dresser base with an unpainted pine top, two drawers with iron metal drop handles, and two slatted lower shelves.

Scottish Dresser Base

Archive II A rustic green painted Scottish dresser base with an unpainted pine top, two drawers with iron metal drop handles, and two slatted lower shelves. View II
Archive III A rustic green painted Scottish dresser base with an unpainted pine top, two drawers with iron metal drop handles, and two slatted lower shelves. View III
Archive IV A rustic green painted Scottish dresser base with an unpainted pine top, two drawers with iron metal drop handles, and two slatted lower shelves. View IV
Archive V A rustic green painted Scottish dresser base with an unpainted pine top, two drawers with iron metal drop handles, and two slatted lower shelves. View V
Archive VI A rustic green painted Scottish dresser base with an unpainted pine top, two drawers with iron metal drop handles, and two slatted lower shelves. View VI
Archive VII A rustic green painted Scottish dresser base with an unpainted pine top, two drawers with iron metal drop handles, and two slatted lower shelves. View VII
Archive VIII A rustic green painted Scottish dresser base with an unpainted pine top, two drawers with iron metal drop handles, and two slatted lower shelves. View VIII
Archive IX A rustic green painted Scottish dresser base with an unpainted pine top, two drawers with iron metal drop handles, and two slatted lower shelves. View IX
Archive X A rustic green painted Scottish dresser base with an unpainted pine top, two drawers with iron metal drop handles, and two slatted lower shelves. View X
Archive XI A rustic green painted Scottish dresser base with an unpainted pine top, two drawers with iron metal drop handles, and two slatted lower shelves. View XI
Archive XII A rustic green painted Scottish dresser base with an unpainted pine top, two drawers with iron metal drop handles, and two slatted lower shelves. View XII
Archive XIII A rustic green painted Scottish dresser base with an unpainted pine top, two drawers with iron metal drop handles, and two slatted lower shelves. View XIII
Archive XIV A rustic green painted Scottish dresser base with an unpainted pine top, two drawers with iron metal drop handles, and two slatted lower shelves. View XIV
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Arcadia Antiques
Telephone 07768 666 833 or 01926 611923
Location
Westfields Farm
Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/arcadia
Verified Since Jun 2009
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Location: Westfields Farm, Fosse Way, Radford Semele, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1XL,
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A rustic green painted Scottish dresser base with an unpainted pine top, two drawers with iron metal drop handles, and two slatted lower shelves.
Scottish Dresser Base
Ref: SA1236855
A rustic green painted Scottish dresser base with an unpainted pine top, two drawers with iron metal drop handles, and two slatted lower shelves.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSideboards & Dressers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRustic Farmhouse
  • MaterialPine, Iron
  • ColourSage Green, Warm Brown
  • MotifsSlatted lower shelves, Unpainted pine top, Iron drop handles, Two-drawer configuration
  • SizeH 91 cm (36 in) x W 194 cm (76 in) x D 55 cm (22 in)

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A traditional Scottish dresser base is a functional, low-profile storage unit originally used for food preparation and kitchenware storage in country households. Typically constructed from native softwoods like pine, these pieces frequently featured a combination of drawers for cutlery and open pot-boards or slatted lower shelves for larger utensils.

Regional furniture makers commonly utilised locally sourced softwoods such as pine, spruce, or larch, which were readily available and durable. The timber was frequently finished with milk paint or oil paints to protect against moisture, paired with hand-forged iron or brass ironmongery for handles and drawer pulls.

Authentic pieces display signs of natural wear consistent with usage, particularly around drawer runners, handles, and lower shelves. Original paint finishes usually show subtle layered patination, hand-planed timber marks on the reverse panels, and period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetails.

A painted dresser base serves as a versatile anchor piece in contemporary dining rooms, kitchens, or hallways. The unpainted timber top provides visual warmth alongside modern cabinetry, while the open lower shelving allows for clean, organized display of ceramics, linens, or glassware.

Preserving historic painted surfaces requires gentle dusting with a soft, lint-free cloth and avoiding harsh chemical cleansers or excess water. To protect dry or distressed paintwork, a thin application of natural beeswax polish can be applied occasionally to seal the surface without obscuring the historic patina.
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