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English Cabriole Legged Dresser. Early 18thc.
Deja Vu St Leonards
for sale €2,048     $2,223
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English Cabriole Legged Dresser. Early 18thc.

18th century
Description

A truly exceptional early 18th-century dresser base, featuring elegantly cross-banded drawers adorned with original brass handles and escutcheons. The rich patina and beautifully preserved surface highlight its history and craftsmanship, while the superb depth of colour enhances its timeless appeal. A rare and distinguished piece for any refined interior.

Physical Dimensions
Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
180cm (70.87")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Declaration

Deja Vu St Leonards has dated this Antique Oak Dresser Base to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA943846
Dealers Internal Reference
38
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53 Norman Road

St Leonards on sea

East Sussex

TN38 0EG

Mobile: 07736 566330

International calls: 0044 7736 566330

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Description
A truly exceptional early 18th-century dresser base, featuring elegantly cross-banded drawers adorned with original brass handles and escutcheons.
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The rich patina and beautifully preserved surface highlight its history and craftsmanship, while the superb depth of colour enhances its timeless appeal.
Deja Vu St Leonards

A rare and distinguished piece for any refined interior.

Height
78cm (30.71")
Width
180cm (70.87")
Depth
50cm (19.69")
Date of Manufacture

Deja Vu St Leonards has dated this Antique Oak Dresser Base to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA943846
Dealers Internal Ref
38
Deja Vu St Leonards
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2019
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Deja Vu St Leonards Profile Page

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East Sussex
TN38 0EG
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An 18th-century dark oak dresser base featuring three brass-handled drawers supported on slender cabriole legs.
English Cabriole Legged Dresser. Early 18thc.
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An 18th-century oak dresser base is a low, wide storage table featuring a horizontal row of drawers supported by turned or cabriole legs. Originating in British regional homes, these pieces served functional kitchen and dining roles before becoming sideboards in hallways and living spaces.

Early Georgian dressers were constructed primarily from solid native oak, using hand-dovetailed drawer joints, mortise and tenon joinery with timber pegs, and hand-planed plank tops. Hardware typically comprised cast brass swan-neck handles and shaped brass escutcheons.

Authentic early 18th-century dressers feature hand-tool markings, such as hand-cut dovetails and hand-sawn back panels. Genuine age displays through uneven surface wear, natural timber shrinkage along the grain, and historical patination around contact points such as drawer runners.

An antique dresser base functions well as a focal sideboard in an entryway, dining room, or living area. To balance the dark timber and historical proportion, pair the piece with contemporary minimalist artwork, large wall-mounted mirrors, or simple ceramic vessels.

Keep period oak furniture positioned away from direct heat sources and excessive moisture to prevent timber movement and joint separation. Dust regularly with a clean, dry cloth and apply a thin layer of natural beeswax polish annually to preserve the original surface finish.
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