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18th Century Vernacular Fruitwood Dresser Base
For sale by Wakelin and Linfield
for sale €4,505     $4,890
£3,850

Wakelin and Linfield

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18th Century Vernacular Fruitwood Dresser Base

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A rare 18th century vernacular fruitwood dresser base of primitive form, the moulded top above three frieze drawers, the sides showing their impressive, large dovetailing, the whole raised on tapering front legs and square back legs. Incredible colour and original patina. England. C.1710

Date of Manufacture

Wakelin and Linfield has dated this Antique Fruitwood Dresser Base to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
178cm (70.08")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245006
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West Sussex based specialists in formal and country antique furniture, decorative items, ceramics, art and sculpture from the 16th to 20th centuries. High St, Petworth, GU28 0AU

Description
A rare 18th century vernacular fruitwood dresser base of primitive form, the moulded top above three frieze drawers, the sides showing their impressive, large dovetailing, the whole raised on tapering front legs and square back legs. Incredible colour and original patina. England. C.1710
Date of Manufacture

Wakelin and Linfield has dated this Antique Fruitwood Dresser Base to the 18th Century.

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
178cm (70.08")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245006
Wakelin and Linfield
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2026

Specialists in formal and country antique furniture and decorative items from 16th to 20th centuries

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An 18th-century dark fruitwood dresser base featuring three drawers with brass handles and turned legs.
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Archive I An 18th-century dark fruitwood dresser base featuring three drawers with brass handles and turned legs.

18th Century Vernacular Fruitwood Dresser Base

Archive II An 18th-century dark fruitwood dresser base featuring three drawers with brass handles and turned legs. View II
Archive III An 18th-century dark fruitwood dresser base featuring three drawers with brass handles and turned legs. View III
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Wakelin and Linfield
Telephone 07850 350829
Location
High Street
Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0AU
United Kingdom

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10:30 - 4:30

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Wakelin and Linfield
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Location: High Street, Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 0AU, United Kingdom, , Opening hours:, Tuesday to Saturdays, 10:30 - 4:30, , Or by appointment.
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An 18th-century dark fruitwood dresser base featuring three drawers with brass handles and turned legs.
18th Century Vernacular Fruitwood Dresser Base
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An 18th-century dark fruitwood dresser base featuring three drawers with brass handles and turned legs.
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  • ObjectDresser Bases
  • Period18th century
  • Style18th Century Vernacular
  • MaterialFruitwood, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsThree inline drawers, Brass drop handles, Turned legs, Keyhole escutcheon
  • SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 178 cm (70 in) x D 48 cm (19 in)

This eighteenth-century vernacular fruitwood dresser base comes in a dark brown colour with an original patina across its timber surfaces. The primitive form incorporates a moulded top above three inline frieze drawers fitted with brass drop handles, alongside a keyhole escutcheon. Round tapering front legs support the piece at the front, while square back legs complete the underframe. Measuring 84 cm high by 178 cm wide and 48 cm deep, the dresser base provides a substantial surface and storage capacity for domestic settings. Homeowners can place this rustic farmhouse furniture in a hallway, dining room, or living area to hold everyday items while adding traditional character to the interior.

FAQs

A dresser base from the 18th century is a low wooden storage table fitted with drawers, originally crafted by regional woodworkers for practical storage in country homes.

These pieces were constructed using regional hardwoods such as fruitwood, oak, or elm, joined with hand-cut dovetails and mortise and tenon joints, complemented by cast brass hardware.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-saw marks on drawer linings, uneven patination around brass swing handles, and historic wear consistent with centuries of functional use.

Position the dresser base in an entryway, hallway, or dining room as a sideboard, pairing dark wood tones with minimalist wall art or modern ceramics.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft cloth and apply a clear beeswax polish twice yearly to preserve the natural timber patina while avoiding direct heat sources.
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