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A Lovely 18th Century Welsh Oak Dresser and Rack
Hansord Antiques
for sale €4,505     $4,890
£3,850
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A Lovely 18th Century Welsh Oak Dresser and Rack

18th century
For Sale by Hansord Antiques
Description

A super 18th century welsh oak dresser and original rack, with arch shaped panels and top frieze, the whole of a wonderful rich warm colour with a fantastic patina.

Physical Dimensions
Height
184cm (72.44")
Width
140cm (55.12")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Declaration

Hansord Antiques has dated this Antique Welsh Oak Dresser to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA975169
Dealers Internal Reference
SKU00001212
Dealers Notes

Our stock includes early oak and walnut furniture from the 18th century, as well as more formal pieces from the Georgian period. Clocks, barometers and globes are complemented by Colonial cabinets, furniture and early arms. Their scientific instruments, which include early microscopes, telescopes and equipment such as sextants, provide a fascinating insight into the evolution of technology, whilst demonstrating fine artistry and craftsmanship. One of Hansord’s many exhibitions was entitled ‘From simplicity to complexity with a little eccentricity’ and this continues to be the guiding mantra behind their collection today.

Description
A super 18th century welsh oak dresser and original rack, with arch shaped panels and top frieze, the whole of a wonderful rich warm colour with a fantastic patina.
Height
184cm (72.44")
Width
140cm (55.12")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture

Hansord Antiques has dated this Antique Welsh Oak Dresser to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA975169
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00001212
Hansord Antiques
Hansord Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2016

Furniture, works of art,globes ,and scientific instruments

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Hansord Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Hansord Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  BADA  CINOA

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An 18th-century dark oak Welsh dresser featuring a three-tier open plate rack with a scalloped top frieze above three drawers and three panelled cupboard doors.
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Archive I An 18th-century dark oak Welsh dresser featuring a three-tier open plate rack with a scalloped top frieze above three drawers and three panelled cupboard doors.

A Lovely 18th Century Welsh Oak Dresser and Rack

Archive II An 18th-century dark oak Welsh dresser featuring a three-tier open plate rack with a scalloped top frieze above three drawers and three panelled cupboard doors. View II
Archive III An 18th-century dark oak Welsh dresser featuring a three-tier open plate rack with a scalloped top frieze above three drawers and three panelled cupboard doors. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century dark oak Welsh dresser featuring a three-tier open plate rack with a scalloped top frieze above three drawers and three panelled cupboard doors. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century dark oak Welsh dresser featuring a three-tier open plate rack with a scalloped top frieze above three drawers and three panelled cupboard doors. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century dark oak Welsh dresser featuring a three-tier open plate rack with a scalloped top frieze above three drawers and three panelled cupboard doors. View VI
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Hansord Antiques

Hansord Antiques
Telephone 07831 183511
Location
Nr Lincoln
Lincolnshire
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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Hansord Antiques
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An 18th-century dark oak Welsh dresser featuring a three-tier open plate rack with a scalloped top frieze above three drawers and three panelled cupboard doors.
A LOVELY 18TH CENTURY WELSH OAK DRESSER AND RACK
Ref: SA975169
An 18th-century dark oak Welsh dresser featuring a three-tier open plate rack with a scalloped top frieze above three drawers and three panelled cupboard doors.
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A Welsh oak dresser is a regional piece of country storage furniture featuring a low cupboard base with drawers, surmounted by an open shelving rack designed to store and display ceramic tableware. Originating in rural Wales during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, these pieces served as central functional elements in farmhouses and country residences.

Eighteenth-century dressers were predominantly constructed from locally sourced English or Welsh oak using traditional joinery methods such as mortise and tenon joints, hand-cut dovetails, and wooden peg fixings. The backboards were frequently made of pine or oak tongue-and-groove boards, accompanied by hand-cast brass handles.

Authentic eighteenth-century examples exhibit hand-planed timber surfaces, irregular dovetail joints, hand-forged iron fixings, and natural shrinkage across wide wood panels over time. Regional indicators include distinctive scalloped friezes, open-backed racks, and raised arch-panel cupboard doors characteristic of Welsh regional makers.

An antique oak dresser functions as a focal point in contemporary kitchens, dining rooms, or open-plan spaces when set against neutral backdrops. Modern ceramic tableware or monochromatic ironstone displayed on the upper shelves creates a clean contrast against the dark patinated oak wood.

Preserve oak timber by applying a natural beeswax polish once or twice a year to maintain hydration and protect the surface patina. Position the furniture away from direct heat sources, radiators, and prolonged direct sunlight to prevent timber splitting, warping, or colour fading.
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