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Georgian 18th Century Lancashire Oak Dresser and Rack
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for sale €4,505     $4,890
£3,850
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Georgian 18th Century Lancashire Oak Dresser and Rack

18th century
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18th century lancashire oak dresser and rack circa 1780.

Fine quality 2 part solid oak dresser and rack.  top section with a modest cornice and fitted with 3 shelves for plate storage and 2 small cupboards in each lower corner.  decorated with sand burnt inlaid fans, which open to a deep green interior and contains a shelf and a fitted drawer.  backboards presented in a green and brown wash which has been polished.

Dresser section with beaded, cross banded and inlaid drawer and door fronts.  top surface maintaining beautiful patina and with obvious signs of use.  3 drawers directly below the top surface, with a further 3 graduating drawers to the centre, flanked each side by a single door cupboard.  all fitted out with a green baize.  raised on bracket feet.  original swan neck handles.

Later painted backboards and evidence of a previous deep green paint.  dresser top surface with obvious surface marks and marks where hot items have been placed on there, but this is now part of piece and patina and doesn't distract from the quality.  expected surface marks, minor age shrinkage to woodwork.  rack will need to be secured to a wall for stability and is already fitted with hardware for this.  ready for everyday use.

Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Georgian Lancashire Oak Dresser to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
201cm (79.13")
Width
188cm (74.02")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245777
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RK65
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Description
18th century lancashire oak dresser and rack circa 1780.

Fine quality 2 part solid oak dresser and rack.

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  top section with a modest cornice and fitted with 3 shelves for plate storage and 2 small cupboards in each lower corner.
Debenham Antiques Ltd

  decorated with sand burnt inlaid fans, which open to a deep green interior and contains a shelf and a fitted drawer.  backboards presented in a green and brown wash which has been polished.

fig 1. An 18th-century Georgian oak dresser featuring an open plate rack with upper shelves and small inlaid cupboard doors over a base with drawers and cabinet doors.
fig 1. Georgian 18th Century Lancashire Oak Dresser and Rack

Dresser section with beaded, cross banded and inlaid drawer and door fronts.  top surface maintaining beautiful patina and with obvious signs of use.  3 drawers directly below the top surface, with a further 3 graduating drawers to the centre, flanked each side by a single door cupboard.  all fitted out with a green baize.  raised on bracket feet.  original swan neck handles.

fig 2. An 18th-century Georgian oak dresser featuring an open plate rack with upper shelves and small inlaid cupboard doors over a base with drawers and cabinet doors.
fig 2. Georgian 18th Century Lancashire Oak Dresser and Rack

Later painted backboards and evidence of a previous deep green paint.  dresser top surface with obvious surface marks and marks where hot items have been placed on there, but this is now part of piece and patina and doesn't distract from the quality.  expected surface marks, minor age shrinkage to woodwork.  rack will need to be secured to a wall for stability and is already fitted with hardware for this.  ready for everyday use.

Date of Manufacture

Debenham Antiques Ltd has dated this Georgian Lancashire Oak Dresser to the Georgian era.

Height
201cm (79.13")
Width
188cm (74.02")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245777
Dealers Internal Ref
RK65
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2012

We are a leading antique furniture dealer in the UK with over 60 years of experience.

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Archive I An 18th-century Georgian oak dresser featuring an open plate rack with upper shelves and small inlaid cupboard doors over a base with drawers and cabinet doors.

Georgian 18th Century Lancashire Oak Dresser and Rack

Archive II An 18th-century Georgian oak dresser featuring an open plate rack with upper shelves and small inlaid cupboard doors over a base with drawers and cabinet doors. View II
Archive III An 18th-century Georgian oak dresser featuring an open plate rack with upper shelves and small inlaid cupboard doors over a base with drawers and cabinet doors. View III
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Archive V An 18th-century Georgian oak dresser featuring an open plate rack with upper shelves and small inlaid cupboard doors over a base with drawers and cabinet doors. View V
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Debenham Antiques Ltd
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Debenham
Suffolk
IP14 6QS
United Kingdom
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An 18th-century Georgian oak dresser featuring an open plate rack with upper shelves and small inlaid cupboard doors over a base with drawers and cabinet doors.
GEORGIAN 18TH CENTURY LANCASHIRE OAK DRESSER AND RACK
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An 18th-century Georgian oak dresser featuring an open plate rack with upper shelves and small inlaid cupboard doors over a base with drawers and cabinet doors.
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  • ObjectDressers & Hutches
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOak, Brass, Wood Inlay
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsStarburst inlay, Swan-neck brass handles, Fielded panels, Open plate rack
  • SizeH 201 cm (79 in) x W 188 cm (74 in) x D 54 cm (21 in)

This Georgian 18th-century Lancashire oak dresser and rack combines a two-part solid oak construction in warm brown tones with a modest cornice, three open plate shelves, and two small corner cupboards decorated with sand-burnt inlaid fan motifs. The upper rack features backboards presented in a polished green and brown wash, while the base section holds three top drawers, three graduating central drawers, and two flanking single-door cupboards fitted with green baize and original swan-neck brass handles. The dresser rests on bracket feet and displays beaded, cross-banded, and inlaid drawer and door fronts alongside visible surface marks and a well-used patina on the top surface. Measuring 201 cm high, 188 cm wide, and 54 cm deep, the unit requires wall securing for stability via fitted hardware. It provides practical storage and display space for kitchenware or dining accessories in a farmhouse kitchen, a traditional dining room, or a spacious hallway today.

FAQs

A Lancashire oak dresser is a regional English design originating in the 18th century, distinguished by a solid oak frame, a combination of lower cupboards and drawers, and an open upper rack for plate display. Regional variations often incorporate shell or starburst marquetry inlay and fielded panel doors.

Georgian dressers were typically crafted from native English oak, pine drawer linings, and hand-cast brass hardware such as swan-neck handles and escutcheons. Fine examples frequently include decorative timber inlays, such as mahogany, boxwood, or fruitwood.

Authentic 18th-century dressers exhibit hand-sawn timber marks, hand-cut dovetail joints, original backboards with uneven patination, and age-appropriate wear around handles and keyholes. The timber will also show authentic shrinkage lines across wide panel areas.

An antique oak dresser functions as a focal point in open-plan kitchens or dining rooms, providing functional storage and display space. Combining the dark timber patination with neutral wall colours and contemporary ceramics balances traditional craftsmanship with modern design.

Maintain the wood finish by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying beeswax paste once or twice a year in the direction of the grain. Keep the item away from direct heat sources and high humidity to prevent timber movement or cracking.
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