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18th C English Oak Dresser Base
Arcadia Antiques
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£6,995
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18th C English Oak Dresser Base

18th century
For Sale by Arcadia Antiques
Description

Wonderful 18th C English oak dresser base. Grand scale and a very good colour. 1745.

Reference: 7080

Dimensions

75 inches (191 cms) Wide

24 inches (61 cms) Deep

36 inches (91 cms) High

Physical Dimensions
Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
191cm (75.20")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Declaration

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Dresser Base to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA847094
Dealers Internal Reference
7080
Description
Wonderful 18th C English oak dresser base. Grand scale and a very good colour. 1745.

Reference: 7080

Dimensions

75 inches (191 cms) Wide

24 inches (61 cms) Deep

36 inches (91 cms) High

Height
91cm (35.83")
Width
191cm (75.20")
Depth
61cm (24.02")
Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Dresser Base to the 18th Century.

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SA847094
Dealers Internal Ref
7080
Arcadia Antiques
Arcadia Antiques
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An 18th-century dark oak dresser base featuring multiple drawers, brass swan-neck handles, arched fielded panel doors, and exposed brass hinges.
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Archive I An 18th-century dark oak dresser base featuring multiple drawers, brass swan-neck handles, arched fielded panel doors, and exposed brass hinges.

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Telephone 07768 666 833 or 01926 611923
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Westfields Farm
Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL
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An 18th-century dark oak dresser base featuring multiple drawers, brass swan-neck handles, arched fielded panel doors, and exposed brass hinges.
18th C English Oak Dresser Base
Ref: SA847094
An 18th-century dark oak dresser base featuring multiple drawers, brass swan-neck handles, arched fielded panel doors, and exposed brass hinges.
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A dresser base is a low wooden storage piece originating in 18th-century Britain, designed either to support a matching plate rack or to stand independently as a sideboard. These pieces feature a flat top surface positioned over a structured arrangement of drawers and cupboards for storing tableware and household linen.

English dresser bases of the 18th century were typically constructed from solid oak utilizing hand-cut dovetail joints, pegged mortise and tenon joinery, and raised fielded panels. Secondary timbers such as pine or poplar were often used for drawer linings, while hardware consisted of cast brass drop handles and brass escutcheons.

Authentic 18th-century pieces display irregular hand-sawn timber marks, natural oxidisation on unpolished interior surfaces, and wear around handles and bases. Original hand-wrought nails, pegged joints, and uneven drawer construction further indicate genuine period manufacture.

An oak dresser base serves as a functional anchor piece in dining areas, wide entrance halls, or open-plan living rooms. The deep wood tones create visual contrast when placed against neutral wall paints, modern artwork, or contemporary lighting fixtures.

Dusting regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth helps maintain the timber patina without scratching the surface finish. Applying a thin coat of clear beeswax polish once or twice a year protects the oak, while positioning the furniture away from direct heat sources prevents timber shrinkage.
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