Late 18th Century Oak Dresser Base

Name: Late 18th Century Oak Dresser Base
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1245013
Price: 2750 GBP
Availability: InStock

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A late 18th-century dark oak dresser base featuring three inline drawers with brass handles, a shaped lower apron, and four cabriole legs.

Late 18th Century Oak Dresser Base

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ObjectSideboards & Dressers
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialOak, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsCabriole legs, shaped apron, brass escutcheons, three drawers
SizeH 77 cm (30 in) x W 164 cm (65 in) x D 49 cm (19 in)

This late 18th century Georgian dresser base originates from England and exemplifies traditional English Country House design. Fabricated from oak with brass hardware, the piece presents a warm brown timber colour throughout its structure. The rectangular top displays a distinct moulded edge, positioned above three inline drawers fitted with decorative brass escutcheons and swing handles. Below the drawers sits a deeply shaped frieze apron, and the entire structure rests securely upon four cabriole legs terminating in shaped pad feet. The dimensions measure 77 cm high, 164 cm wide, and 49 cm deep. Practical for placement in a hallway, living room, or dining space, this furniture item offers functional surface display alongside concealed storage compartments. The three drawers accommodate everyday household items, table linens, or dining accessories, while the sturdy surface holds lamps, books, or decorative objects. The classic configuration fits easily against interior walls, contributing an understated antique character to contemporary domestic settings without dominating the surrounding interior arrangement.

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An 18th-century oak dresser base is a low wooden storage cabinet featuring drawers and long support legs, originally made during the Georgian period for dining rooms and kitchens.

These pieces are typically constructed from solid native English oak using mortise-and-tenon joinery, hand-dovetailed drawer lining, and cast brass swan-neck or teardrop handles.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-planed drawer bottoms, wooden peg construction, genuine age-related patination, and original brass fittings or keyhole escutcheons.

A low dresser base functions exceptionally well as a hallway console, a living room sideboard beneath wall-mounted artwork, or as a statement dining room server.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish annually, keeping the piece away from direct heat sources and high humidity.

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Late 18th Century Oak Dresser Base