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Antique Oak Dresser with Plate Rack - Early 19th Century.
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Antique Oak Dresser with Plate Rack - Early 19th Century.

19th century
For Sale by M Cross Antiques
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An early 19th-century, beautifully carved, oak dresser with a potboard base and plate rack. The plate rack features two deep drawers and a central double-door cupboard with brass H hinges and original lock. Below this, the dresser base has three frieze drawers, each with brass drop handles, lock escutcheons and a deep pot board base.

In very good antique condition with age-related wear and tear. We have noted the plate rack has been cut down in the past, probably to fit in a room with a low ceiling, but this does not detract from the overall look of this imposing kitchen dresser.

Date of Manufacture

M Cross Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Welsh Dresser to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
203cm (79.92")
Width
186cm (73.23")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
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SA1244705
Dealers Internal Reference
896
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Delivery within the UK mainland (excluding Devon, Cornwall, Scotland & Wales) is free of charge and will be completed by my own privately appointed courier. Please enquire with us for delivery costs if in Devon, Cornwall, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland.

Alternatively, buyer to collect.

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An early 19th-century, beautifully carved, oak dresser with a potboard base and plate rack.
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The plate rack features two deep drawers and a central double-door cupboard with brass H hinges and original lock.
M Cross Antiques

Below this, the dresser base has three frieze drawers, each with brass drop handles, lock escutcheons and a deep pot board base.

fig 1. Dark carved oak dresser featuring an upper open plate rack with small central carved doors, above three carved drawers and an open lower pot board shelf.
fig 1. Antique Oak Dresser with Plate Rack - Early 19th Century.

In very good antique condition with age-related wear and tear. We have noted the plate rack has been cut down in the past, probably to fit in a room with a low ceiling, but this does not detract from the overall look of this imposing kitchen dresser.

Date of Manufacture

M Cross Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Welsh Dresser to the 19th Century.

Height
203cm (79.92")
Width
186cm (73.23")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1244705
Dealers Internal Ref
896
M Cross Antiques
M Cross Antiques
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We specialise in period furniture, decorative antiques and artwork.

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Archive I Dark carved oak dresser featuring an upper open plate rack with small central carved doors, above three carved drawers and an open lower pot board shelf.

Antique Oak Dresser with Plate Rack - Early 19th Century.

Archive II Dark carved oak dresser featuring an upper open plate rack with small central carved doors, above three carved drawers and an open lower pot board shelf. View II
Archive III Dark carved oak dresser featuring an upper open plate rack with small central carved doors, above three carved drawers and an open lower pot board shelf. View III
Archive IV Dark carved oak dresser featuring an upper open plate rack with small central carved doors, above three carved drawers and an open lower pot board shelf. View IV
Archive V Dark carved oak dresser featuring an upper open plate rack with small central carved doors, above three carved drawers and an open lower pot board shelf. View V
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Archive VIII Dark carved oak dresser featuring an upper open plate rack with small central carved doors, above three carved drawers and an open lower pot board shelf. View VIII
Archive IX Dark carved oak dresser featuring an upper open plate rack with small central carved doors, above three carved drawers and an open lower pot board shelf. View IX
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Dark carved oak dresser featuring an upper open plate rack with small central carved doors, above three carved drawers and an open lower pot board shelf.
Antique Oak Dresser with Plate Rack - Early 19th Century.
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  • ObjectDressers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEnglish Country
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCarved rosettes, Pot board base, Open plate rack, Carved lunettes
  • SizeH 203 cm (80 in) x W 186 cm (73 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

This early 19th-century English country oak dresser stands 203 cm high, 186 cm wide and 56 cm deep. The dark brown timber exhibits age-related wear and tear, including a plate rack cut down in the past to fit a room with a low ceiling. The imposing kitchen dresser comprises an upper open plate rack section with shelves, two deep drawers, and a central double-door cupboard secured with brass H hinges and a lock. Below sits the dresser base fitted with three frieze drawers featuring brass drop handles and lock escutcheons above a deep pot board base. The dark wood displays extensive decorative carving throughout, including carved rosettes, lunettes and intricate geometric patterns on the drawer fronts and cupboard doors, accented by small brass keyhole covers. This substantial storage piece suits a farmhouse kitchen, dining room or large living space for displaying tableware, serving platters and everyday utility items.

FAQs

A Welsh dresser, or kitchen dresser, originated as a utility piece designed to store and display household crockery, featuring lower storage drawers or cupboards combined with open upper shelving.

Dressers from this period were predominantly crafted from regional hardwoods such as oak, elm, or pine, utilizing traditional joinery techniques like peg joints and hand-cut dovetails.

Authentic period dressers display uneven hand-planed backboards, hand-carved decorative motifs, natural wear around drawer runners, and aged brass or iron hardware with historical patination.

To integrate a heavy oak dresser into modern decor, contrast its dark tones against neutral wall colours and display simplified contemporary ceramics or monochrome glass on the open shelves.

Maintain antique oak by dusting with a dry lint-free cloth and applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year while keeping the item away from direct heat sources and moisture.
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