18th Century Painted Dresser Base

Name: 18th Century Painted Dresser Base
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA990343
Price: 2450 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectDressers & Sideboards
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialPainted Wood, Brass
ColourBlack
MotifsCabriole legs, Brass batwing backplates, Pad feet, Shaped apron
SizeH 79 cm (31 in) x W 132 cm (52 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

This 18th century English painted oak dresser base displays Georgian design, measuring 79 cm high, 132 cm wide, and 53 cm deep. The piece presents a rectangular white top above a dark black painted body. Two drawers sit horizontally across the front, fitted with ornate brass batwing backplates and drop handles, alongside brass keyhole escutcheons. A narrow long drawer spans the upper right section, fitted with two small round metal knobs. The base follows a shaped apron along the bottom edge, supported by four cabriole legs terminating in pad feet. The painted black finish shows visible surface wear and distressing, exposing the timber grain beneath. Suitable for placement in a dining room, hallway, or living area, this dresser base provides practical surface space and storage within a traditional country house interior.

FAQs

An 18th-century painted dresser base is a functional low storage piece originating from Georgian country and town houses, featuring deep drawers set over legs, often incorporating cabriole supports and decorative brass hardware.

These pieces were predominantly constructed from native hardwoods such as oak or pine, joined using traditional hand-cut dovetails and mortise-and-tenon joints, with cast brass drop handles and historic paint finishes.

Authentic indicators include hand-planed timber surfaces, irregular dovetail joints inside drawers, period-correct brass backplates, and historic wear to the paint layers revealing bare timber underneath.

A painted dresser base functions effectively as a hall console table, a dining room server, or a focal piece positioned beneath a large wall mirror or artwork.

Dust the surface regularly using a soft microfibre cloth and avoid harsh chemical cleaners, using beeswax sparingly on unpainted timber areas to prevent drying.

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