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Antique Late Victorian Oak Bowfront Dresser Green Man Carvings Cabriole Legs
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Antique Late Victorian Oak Bowfront Dresser Green Man Carvings Cabriole Legs

19th century
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A late Victorian oak bowfront dresser, dating to circa 1895, featuring Green Man carvings to the cupboard doors, a traditional motif depicting a face surrounded by or formed from foliage.

The base is fitted with cupboards below, with the left-hand cupboard containing an internal shelf, whilst the right-hand cupboard is open internally. The dresser stands on elegant cabriole legs, retains brass handles, and is decorated with both carved and turned details.

The upper section comprises open dresser shelves centred by a cupboard fitted with a lock and key, opening to reveal a shelf within.

A practical and decorative piece offering both display and storage space, suitable for a kitchen, dining room, or country interior.

For ease of moving, the top section lifts off the base.

Dimensions:

Height: 184 cm / 72.44 in

Height to Base: 83.5 cm / 32.87 in

Width: 142 cm / 55.91 in

Depth: 53 cm / 20.87 in

Delivery:

We are happy to arrange international delivery — please contact us for a quotation.

Physical Dimensions
Height
184cm (72.44")
Width
83.5cm (32.87")
Depth
142cm (55.91")
Declaration

Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables has dated this Victorian Carved Oak Dresser to the 19th Century.

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SA1239278
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Free UK mainland delivery (excluding Scottish islands and other UK islands).

International delivery available — please contact us or request a quote.

Description
A late Victorian oak bowfront dresser, dating to circa 1895, featuring Green Man carvings to the cupboard doors, a traditional motif depicting a face surrounded by or formed from foliage.
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The base is fitted with cupboards below, with the left-hand cupboard containing an internal shelf, whilst the right-hand cupboard is open internally.
Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables

The dresser stands on elegant cabriole legs, retains brass handles, and is decorated with both carved and turned details.

fig 1. A late Victorian dark oak bowfront dresser featuring an open shelf rack above a central carved Green Man door and a lower cabinet with two carved cupboard doors on cabriole legs.
fig 1. Antique Late Victorian Oak Bowfront Dresser Green Man Carvings Cabriole Legs

The upper section comprises open dresser shelves centred by a cupboard fitted with a lock and key, opening to reveal a shelf within.

A practical and decorative piece offering both display and storage space, suitable for a kitchen, dining room, or country interior.

fig 2. A late Victorian dark oak bowfront dresser featuring an open shelf rack above a central carved Green Man door and a lower cabinet with two carved cupboard doors on cabriole legs.
fig 2. Antique Late Victorian Oak Bowfront Dresser Green Man Carvings Cabriole Legs

For ease of moving, the top section lifts off the base.

Dimensions:

Height: 184 cm / 72.44 in

Height to Base: 83.5 cm / 32.87 in

Width: 142 cm / 55.91 in

Depth: 53 cm / 20.87 in

Delivery:

We are happy to arrange international delivery — please contact us for a quotation.

Height
184cm (72.44")
Width
83.5cm (32.87")
Depth
142cm (55.91")
Date of Manufacture

Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables has dated this Victorian Carved Oak Dresser to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1239278
Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables
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Archive I A late Victorian dark oak bowfront dresser featuring an open shelf rack above a central carved Green Man door and a lower cabinet with two carved cupboard doors on cabriole legs.

Antique Late Victorian Oak Bowfront Dresser Green Man Carvings Cabriole Legs

Archive II A late Victorian dark oak bowfront dresser featuring an open shelf rack above a central carved Green Man door and a lower cabinet with two carved cupboard doors on cabriole legs. View II
Archive III A late Victorian dark oak bowfront dresser featuring an open shelf rack above a central carved Green Man door and a lower cabinet with two carved cupboard doors on cabriole legs. View III
Archive IV A late Victorian dark oak bowfront dresser featuring an open shelf rack above a central carved Green Man door and a lower cabinet with two carved cupboard doors on cabriole legs. View IV
Archive V A late Victorian dark oak bowfront dresser featuring an open shelf rack above a central carved Green Man door and a lower cabinet with two carved cupboard doors on cabriole legs. View V
Archive VI A late Victorian dark oak bowfront dresser featuring an open shelf rack above a central carved Green Man door and a lower cabinet with two carved cupboard doors on cabriole legs. View VI
Archive VII A late Victorian dark oak bowfront dresser featuring an open shelf rack above a central carved Green Man door and a lower cabinet with two carved cupboard doors on cabriole legs. View VII
Archive VIII A late Victorian dark oak bowfront dresser featuring an open shelf rack above a central carved Green Man door and a lower cabinet with two carved cupboard doors on cabriole legs. View VIII
Archive IX A late Victorian dark oak bowfront dresser featuring an open shelf rack above a central carved Green Man door and a lower cabinet with two carved cupboard doors on cabriole legs. View IX
Archive X A late Victorian dark oak bowfront dresser featuring an open shelf rack above a central carved Green Man door and a lower cabinet with two carved cupboard doors on cabriole legs. View X
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A late Victorian dark oak bowfront dresser featuring an open shelf rack above a central carved Green Man door and a lower cabinet with two carved cupboard doors on cabriole legs.
Antique Late Victorian Oak Bowfront Dresser Green Man Carvings Cabriole Legs
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A late Victorian dark oak bowfront dresser featuring an open shelf rack above a central carved Green Man door and a lower cabinet with two carved cupboard doors on cabriole legs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDressers & Hutches
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGreen Man carvings, Cabriole legs, Bowfront base, Turned central column
  • SizeH 184 cm (72 in) x W 83.5 cm (33 in) x D 142 cm (56 in)

This late Victorian oak bowfront dresser stands 184 cm high, 142 cm wide, and 53 cm deep, separating into two sections for transport. The dark brown timber exhibits a polished finish across its open display shelves, central upper cupboard, and lower double-door cabinet. Traditional Green Man carvings decorate the three cupboard doors, accompanied by turned columns, intricate mouldings, brass hardware, and curved cabriole legs. Practical for everyday use, the lower cabinets and upper shelves provide extensive storage and display space for tableware and decorative items. It fits naturally into a dining room, kitchen, or country interior, bringing period character and functional storage to a contemporary home.

FAQs

A Green Man carved oak dresser is a traditional British storage piece featuring folklore-inspired foliate face carvings, originating prominently during the Victorian Renaissance Revival movement.

Victorian dressers were typically constructed from solid oak, walnut, or mahogany, using mortise and tenon joinery alongside hand-carved decorative panels and iron or brass hardware.

Authentic late Victorian pieces display detailed wood carvings, natural timber grain variation, quarter-sawn oak backboard construction, and age-consistent wear around handles and hinges.

A carved oak dresser functions as a focal storage piece in modern dining rooms or kitchens when paired with neutral wall palettes and minimalist ceramics to balance the detailed woodwork.

Clean the surface regularly with a dry lint-free cloth and apply high-grade beeswax polish periodically along the wood grain, avoiding water and harsh chemical sprays.
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