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18th Century English Country Dresser Base
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18th Century English Country Dresser Base

18th century
For Sale by Arcadia Antiques
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Small painted 18th century English country dresser base with a combination of pine and oak. 1760.

Code: 8768

Dimensions:

W: 66" (167.6 cm)

H: 38.5" (97.8 cm)

D: 21.5" (54.6 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Georgian Country Dresser Base to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
168cm (66.14")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Reference Numbers
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SA1121329
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8768
Description
Small painted 18th century English country dresser base with a combination of pine and oak. 1760.

Code: 8768

Dimensions:

W: 66" (167.6 cm)

H: 38.5" (97.8 cm)

D: 21.5" (54.6 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Arcadia Antiques has dated this Georgian Country Dresser Base to the 18th Century.

Height
98cm (38.58")
Width
168cm (66.14")
Depth
55cm (21.65")
Reference Numbers
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SA1121329
Dealers Internal Ref
8768
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Warwickshire
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An 18th-century English country dresser base featuring a dark painted finish, three top drawers with brass handles, and three cupboard doors below.
18th Century English Country Dresser Base
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSideboards & Buffets
  • Period18th century
  • StyleEnglish Country
  • MaterialOak, Brass, Paint
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsBrass swan-neck handles, Panelled cupboard doors, Bracket feet, Three-drawer tier
  • SizeH 98 cm (39 in) x W 168 cm (66 in) x D 55 cm (22 in)

This 18th century English country dresser base is made from a combination of pine and oak with a black painted finish. The piece features a rectangular top with moulded edges above a tier of three drawers fitted with brass swan-neck handles and keyholes. Below the drawers are three panelled cupboard doors with brass keyhole escutcheons, set above bracket feet. Visible signs of age include scuffs and wear along the edges of the paintwork and woodwork. The dresser base measures 98 cm high, 168 cm wide, and 55 cm deep. It provides surface display space and enclosed storage for use in a dining room, kitchen, hallway, or living room.

FAQs

A dresser base, also known as a low dresser or sideboard, originated in 18th-century rural Britain as a functional storage piece for dining rooms and kitchens. These pieces typically feature a long flat surface above drawers and cupboards, designed to store tableware and linens.

Georgian country dressers were primarily constructed from native hardwoods such as oak, fruitwood, or pine, using hand-cut dovetail joints and peg mortise-and-tenon framing. Original brass hardware, such as swan-neck handles and batwing escutcheons, was typically hand-cast and fitted.

Authentic pieces often display hand-sawn timber marks, hand-carved drawer linings, and irregular dovetail construction. Look for natural wear around handles, original locks, and patinated or layered painted finishes rather than uniform modern coatings.

An antique dresser base functions effectively as a hallway console, dining room sideboard, or living room media unit. Pair the dark painted finish with contemporary artwork, oversized ceramic lamps, or structured greenery to create balanced contrast.

Preserve painted finishes by dusting regularly with a soft, lint-free cloth and avoiding direct sunlight or damp environments. Apply a clear microcrystalline or beeswax polish sparingly to unprotected wood surfaces, taking care not to disturb flaking historical paint layers.
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