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Scottish Painted Dresser Base

19th century
Sold 3 June 2025 · Arcadia Antiques
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Description

Very good early 19th C Scottish dresser base with a scrubbed pine top. 1820.

Reference: 7734

Dimensions

82.5 inches (210 cms) Wide

27.5 inches (70 cms) Deep

37 inches (94 cms) High

Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Scottish Painted Dresser Base to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
210cm (82.68")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA962202
Dealers Internal Reference
7734
Description
Very good early 19th C Scottish dresser base with a scrubbed pine top. 1820.

Reference: 7734

Dimensions

82.5 inches (210 cms) Wide

27.5 inches (70 cms) Deep

37 inches (94 cms) High

Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Scottish Painted Dresser Base to the 19th Century.

Height
94cm (37.01")
Width
210cm (82.68")
Depth
70cm (27.56")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA962202
Dealers Internal Ref
7734
Arcadia Antiques
Arcadia Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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Archive I A long antique wooden dresser base finished in a distressed blue paint with multiple drawers and lower cabinet doors. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Scottish Painted Dresser Base

Archive II A long antique wooden dresser base finished in a distressed blue paint with multiple drawers and lower cabinet doors. View II
Archive III A long antique wooden dresser base finished in a distressed blue paint with multiple drawers and lower cabinet doors. View III
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Archive VII A long antique wooden dresser base finished in a distressed blue paint with multiple drawers and lower cabinet doors. View VII
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Archive X A long antique wooden dresser base finished in a distressed blue paint with multiple drawers and lower cabinet doors. View X
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Arcadia Antiques
Telephone 07768 666 833 or 01926 611923
Location
Westfields Farm
Fosse Way
Radford Semele
Leamington Spa
Warwickshire
CV31 1XL
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/arcadia
Verified Since Jun 2009
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Location: Westfields Farm, Fosse Way, Radford Semele, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 1XL,
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A long antique wooden dresser base finished in a distressed blue paint with multiple drawers and lower cabinet doors.
Scottish Painted Dresser Base
Ref: SA962202
A long antique wooden dresser base finished in a distressed blue paint with multiple drawers and lower cabinet doors.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSideboards
  • Period19th century
  • StyleScottish Country
  • MaterialPine, Iron, Wood
  • ColourBlue
  • MotifsRaised panel doors, Dovetailed drawers, Drop handle hardware, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 94 cm (37 in) x W 210 cm (83 in) x D 70 cm (28 in)

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Scottish dresser bases traditionally served as utilitarian furniture in farmhouse kitchens, used for food preparation and storing crockery. Over time, surfaces were often painted with local lead-based pigments or milk paint to protect the timber and brighten rural interiors.

These pieces were typically constructed from native softwood timbers such as Scots pine or deal, featuring hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers and pegged mortise and tenon joinery on doors. Hand-forged iron or brass hardware was standard for handles and hinges.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural timber shrinkage, hand-planed surfaces, historical tool marks, and layered patination on the painted finishes rather than modern chemical distressing. Original backboards, hand-forged ironmongery, and period joinery techniques are key indicators of age.

A painted dresser base works effectively as a kitchen sideboard, a bathroom vanity conversion, or a living room media console. Pairing the weathered painted finish with contemporary ceramics or minimalist art creates a balanced, layered aesthetic.

Preserve antique painted surfaces by keeping them away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity levels to prevent flaking or warping. Dust gently with a dry microfibre cloth and avoid using solvent-based cleaners that can strip the historic finish.
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