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Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

18th Century Welsh Oak Dresser
Located in High Point, NC
18th century Welsh oak dresser from England. The piece has lovely rich color and wonderful graining
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Oak

Antique 18th Century Welsh Oak Dresser
18th Century Welsh Oak Dresser
H 82.25 in W 65.5 in D 18.25 in
18th Century Dutch Bombe Chest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderfully patinated Dutch Oak Bombe chest with brass pulls, made in the Netherlands in the 1700's
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18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Brass

Antique 18th Century Dutch Bombe Chest
18th Century Dutch Bombe Chest
H 33 in W 37 in D 21 in
Early 20th century French oak kitchen dresser
Located in Malton, GB
This is an absolutely gorgeous early 20th century solid oak French kitchen dresser. Great design
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Early 20th Century Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Oak

Antique Early 20th century French oak kitchen dresser
Early 20th century French oak kitchen dresser
H 96.07 in W 123.23 in D 19.69 in
Arts and Crafts oak dresser by Heal & Son
By Ambrose Heal, Heal's
Located in Petworth, GB
A beautiful early Arts and Crafts "Cottage" oak dresser, two drawers above two cupboards with an
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Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Oak

Antique Arts and Crafts oak dresser by Heal & Son
Arts and Crafts oak dresser by Heal & Son
H 59.06 in W 55.12 in D 25.2 in
Early 20th Century Inlaid Herman Miller Chest of Drawers Dresser Commode
By Herman Miller
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Early 20th Century Inlaid Herman Miller Chest of Drawers Dresser Commode Dimensions : 52" Wide X
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1920s American Louis XVI Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Satinwood

French Louis XV Style Kingwood Marble Top Commode Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Long Branch, NJ
French Louis XV Style Kingwood Marble Top Commode Dresser Chest of Drawers Dimensions : 45" Wide X
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1920s French Louis XV Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Kingwood

Arts & Crafts Important Cotswold School Oak Refectory Table
By Ernest Gimson
Located in Petworth, GB
Early Important Arts & Crafts Wishbone Cotswold School refectory dining table in oak 3 plank top
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1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Oak

Antique Rococo Oak Large Chest of Drawers Painted Gray
Located in Round Top, TX
had two brass pulls making them easy to open and use. This strong and elegant dresser is entirely of
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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Wood, Paint

Late 19th Century Cuban Mahogany Biedermeier Chest of Drawers
Located in Oakland, CA
Cuban Mahogany Biedermeier dresser, 1880's, Denmark. Handcrafted of cuban flame mahogany with four
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Late 19th Century Danish Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Brass

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6 Karl Springer Onassis Chairs in Goatskin with Leather Seats
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six original Karl Springer Onassis Chairs in goatskin. The six chairs have been in a one user household and are in great vintage condition. The Onassis chair is one of the m...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Goatskin

18th Century French Country Cupboard
Located in Doylestown, PA
A late 18th century step-back cupboard, French Provincial Louis XV period in oak, with brass mounts and pulls, and carved wood spindles. Nice original patina.
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Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Oak

Antique 18th Century French Country Cupboard
18th Century French Country Cupboard
H 76.5 in W 55 in D 18.5 in
Arturo Pani Onyx Interchangeable Chess Checkers and Backgammon Game Table
By Muller's Onyx, Arturo Pani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very special and rare game table by Arturo Pani for Mueller's of Mexico. The piece was manufactured in the 1960's and is all hand crafted. The Onyx has a thick resin coating that g...
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20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Onyx, Marble

Top Quality 19th Century Jewelry, Treasure Box, Cabinet w Drawers & Mirror Doors
Located in Lisse, NL
A beautiful antique and all handcrafted jewelry box with a striking velvet lining. This rare and larger size jewelry box or casket makes a beautiful accessory for a lady with an eye...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Brass, Bronze

Grand 19th Century English Two-Piece Mahogany Stepback Bookcase or China Cabinet
Located in Milford, NH
A beautiful large English two-piece mahogany step back bookcase, its upper case with a molded cornice over two glass doors, each with ten glazed glass panes, the top two panes arched...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Mahogany

Beautiful Pair of Scottish Arts & Crafts Oak Bedroom Side Chairs by E A Taylor
By Wylie & Lochhead
Located in Leicester, GB
A stunning pair of Arts & Crafts side chairs from the early 1900s. Attributed to E A Taylor for Wylie & Lockhead. Made in Scotland. The chairs have the most elegant structure, with s...
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Early 20th Century Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Oak

Fabulous Sculptural Walnut Tall Dresser Mid-Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Bowed front sculptural walnut tall dresser. This gorgeous piece has beautifully carved double curved doors that open to reveal and nice bank of drawers. Just look at the two large dr...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Walnut

Japanese Antique Gourd and Eggplant Vase
Located in South Burlington, VT
Another Gem Japan, a fine substantial 11" tall antique monumental green and blue gourd shaped vase with unusual blue egg plant decoration glazed in rich deep green, blue, and brow...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Ceramic, Pottery

Welsh Cottage Dresser with Pot Board
Located in Woodbury, CT
This little pot board dresser has all the charm one would expect in a country piece of this sort. The three drawers (with both beading and a string inlay) have deeply scalloped apron...
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19th Century British Georgian Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Oak

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Teak Roll Top Desk or Dresser
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Scandinavian Modern teak roll top desk or dresser. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. It has s...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Teak

Antique Philadelphia Queen Anne Walnut Tilt Top Table, Circa 1760
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Philadelphia Queen Anne table offers tilt top over balustrade turned column and raised on cabriole legs terminating in pad feet, c1760 Measures - 27.75''H X 32.75''W X 32.75''D; t...
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Mid-18th Century American Queen Anne Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Walnut

18th Century French Directoire Buffet a Deux Corps or Bibliotheque
Located in Winter Park, FL
A late 18th Century French Directoire Period buffet à deux corps or bibliotheque made of solid walnut and cherry wood with pine inlay outlining the glass panes. Pine as a secondary w...
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Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Brass

Antique French Classical Vernis Martin Giltwood Mirrored Vitrine Circa 1890
By Vernis Martin
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French vitrine offers giltwood construction with pagoda form crest having floral and foliate elements over case with single glass door opening to shelved and mirrored inte...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Glass, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Oak Dressers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A vintage modern bedroom set that boasts a two-tone design with oak and walnut wood. This stunning pair offers plenty of room for storage within their many dovetailed drawers. A uniq...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Oak, Walnut

Antique Dutch Baroque Mahogany Burled Walnut Bombe Chest Of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning antique Dutch mahogany and burled walnut bombe chest of drawers petite commode low boy from the early 20th century. Hand-crafted fine quality craftsmanship, detailing, a...
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Early 20th Century Baroque Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Mahogany, Walnut, Burl

English George I 18th century oak Dresser / Sideboard
Located in Troy, NY
Long and narrow English dresser with three drawers. Simple elegant design with the subtle detail of veneered drawer fronts. Drawer pulls re-mounted, two inches added to the legs (ca...
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Early 18th Century British George I Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Oak, Walnut

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18th Century Georgian Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Fulton, CA
An 18th century Georgian dresser with period pulls. Crafted in solid mahogany and solid oak
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Mahogany, Oak

Mid 18th century English dresserbase
Located in Pasadena, CA
Long English oak dresserbase with 4 drawers, cabriole legs, pad feet & arched apron.
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Oak

Faded oak Georgian Dresser
Located in Pasadena, CA
Welsh oak Georgian dresser with 6 drawers, bone inlaid key holes, mahogany crossbanding & painted
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19th Century Welsh Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

Faded oak Georgian Dresser
Faded oak Georgian Dresser
H 82 in W 61 in D 19 in
Rare Hand-Carved and Hand-Adzed WPA Period Trastero from New Mexico
Located in San Francisco, CA
. Desks, dining tables, dressers, blanket boxes, storage chests, small boxes, lamps and picture frames
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Early 20th Century American Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Cedar

Oak Dresser Base
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice Georgian five legged four drawer Oak dresser base. This piece is exceptionally nice
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Oak

Oak Dresser Base
Oak Dresser Base
H 33.25 in W 86 in D 18.75 in
English oak Welsh Dresser/Hutch
Located in New York, NY
Large beautifully patinated 18th century English oak Welsh dresser with matching hutch. Great
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18th Century and Earlier Welsh Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Oak

English oak Welsh Dresser/Hutch
English oak Welsh Dresser/Hutch
H 83 in W 76.75 in D 19.5 in
19th Century Oak Welsh Dresser
Located in Vancouver, BC
Lovely patinated 19th century oak Welsh dresser with wonderful scalloped detaling. The upper open
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19th Century British Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Oak

19th Century Oak Welsh Dresser
19th Century Oak Welsh Dresser
H 80 in W 59.5 in D 19.5 in
Antique small oak dresser base
Located in Salisbury, GB
19thc. oak small dresser base This 19thc. oak small dresser base was made in the last half of the
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Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Elm, Oak

Antique small oak dresser base
Antique small oak dresser base
H 34 in W 40.5 in D 14.75 in
Dark Oak Wood Dresser Base and Display shelves Antique Pot Stand Dresser
Located in London, GB
Must be placed to be rested against a wall to support the top section which is rested and not secured on top. Please note one small section of top coving is missing but could be repl...
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19th Century Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Oak

1920's Large French Oak Kitchen Dresser, Sideboard
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1920’s Large French oak kitchen dresser – Sideboard 1920’s Large French oak kitchen dresser
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1920s French Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Oak

Antique English Oak Chest of Drawers or Dresser Split Case design, Circa 1700's
Located in Chicago, IL
. Made of English oak and dates probably from the early to mid-1700’s. The dresser splits into 2-halves
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1740s British Country Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Brass

English 19th Century Dark Oak Jacobean Dresser Base
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
English hand carved dresser base is stunning in it's dark oak patina. The base is made of solid oak
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19th Century English Jacobean Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

Large Antique Dresser Base, Scottish, Oak, Buffet, Server, Late Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique dresser base. A Scottish, carved oak buffet or server, dating to the late
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Late 19th Century Scottish Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Oak

Dresser base
Located in Sheffield, MA
An architect used this handsomely grained oak chest in France during the 1920's. A stack of six
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Early 20th Century French Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Oak

Dresser base
Dresser base
H 34 in W 81 in D 20.5 in
French Country Louis XV-Style Dresser
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Four-Drawer commode with black painted brass hardware and constructed of oak wood
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Early 20th Century French Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Brass

French Country Louis XV-Style Dresser
French Country Louis XV-Style Dresser
H 211 in W 34 in D 17.5 in
English 19th Century Jacobean Dresser / Server
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
English Jacobean dresser / server. Wonderful carved drawer front moldings, three large drawers each
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19th Century English Jacobean Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

Antique American Empire Crotch Walnut Vanity Dresser Mirrored Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
"An exquisite American Empire vanity dresser or mirrored chest of drawers. Made of crotch walnut
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19th Century American Empire Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Mirror, Walnut

Antique American Empire Crotch Walnut Tallboy Dresser Mirrored Chest of Drawers
Located in Dayton, OH
"An exquisite American Empire tallboy dresser or chest of drawers with mirror. Made of crotch
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19th Century American Empire Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Mirror, Walnut

Early 19th Century Large Antique Gray Painted Oak Chest of Drawers from D
Located in Round Top, TX
easy to open and use. This strong and elegant dresser is entirely of oak which and has been restored
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Early 19th Century Hungarian Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Wood, Oak, Paint

French Late 18th Century Louis XIV Style Buffet In Washed Oak
Located in Atlanta, GA
French antique Louis XIV style buffet in washed oak from the late 18th century. The lines and scale
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

Finest Hukin and Heath Biscuit Box - 1884 With History
By Hukin & Heath
Located in Bath, GB
of Dr. Christopher Dresser. The box was retailed by Haseldine, 36 New Bond Street, London. Situated
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1870s English Late Victorian Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Silver Plate

Finest Hukin and Heath Biscuit Box - 1884 With History
Finest Hukin and Heath Biscuit Box - 1884 With History
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H 5.25 in W 9 in D 7.5 in
19th Century French Empire Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
original locks, and large ormolu accents throughout. All the dresser drawers come with working locks & keys
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19th Century French Empire Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Marble, Brass, Bronze

19th Century French Empire Commode
19th Century French Empire Commode
H 36 in W 42 in D 22 in
Unrestored Original Antique English Mahogany Linen Press/Cupboard
Located in Chicago, IL
the fact that people utilized their furnishings to help out, dressers, bureaus, and linen presses were
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Stone

1880 Handmade Welsh Dresser in Oak
Located in Tarleton, GB
Welsh Oak kitchen dresser An original piece, commissioned by a family in Yorkshire in the late
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1880s Dutch Victorian Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Oak

1880 Handmade Welsh Dresser in Oak
1880 Handmade Welsh Dresser in Oak
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H 76.78 in W 53.55 in D 20.48 in
Antique Victorian Quarter Sawn Oak Serpentine Dresser with Mirror, circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian chest of drawers features quarter sawn oak construction in serpentine form
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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Mirror, Oak

French 1920's Farmhouse Chest of Drawers/Dresser
Located in London, GB
This French 1920's country farmhouse Dresser is a true piece of antique beauty. The solid oak sides
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1920s French French Provincial Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Oak, Pine

Vintage American Harold Grieve (Attrib) Painted Oak Chest Of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A remarkable, rare, likely one-of-a-kind, William and Mary style (early 18th century) oak chest of
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19th Century American William and Mary Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Oak, Paint

French Antique Louis XV Marquetry Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
comes with two large drawers with dual brass handles key plates. The dresser drawers open with ease has
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Marble, Metal, Brass, Bronze

English 18th Century Oak Dresser Base with 6 Drawers & 2 Cabinet Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
12651 State Rte 3001 52 lispenard street English 18th Century Oak Dresser Base with 6 Drawers & 2
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18th Century English Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Oak

Vintage Oak Dresser
Located in Alexandria, VA
This is a super sweet oak dresser that has been refinished. It's in excellent condition.
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Early 20th Century American Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Oak

Vintage Oak Dresser
Vintage Oak Dresser
H 29.5 in W 39 in D 17.325 in
Georgian Oak Dresser Base
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome Georgian oak dresser base cross banded in mahogany. Standing on cabriole front legs
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18th Century and Earlier English Georgian Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Wood

1920's Highboy Dresser by Angelus Furniture, Los Angeles
Located in Pasadena, CA
Nicely carved oak dresser by the Angelus Furniture Company of Los Angeles; part of their
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Early 20th Century American Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Brass

18th c. Welsh Dresser
Located in Summerland, CA
Monumental (11' 2" long) Wesh dresser with simple inlaid banding around drawers
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18th Century and Earlier British Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Brass

18th c. Welsh Dresser
18th c. Welsh Dresser
W 134 in D 20 in
Gründerzeit Dresser Mirror Dresser Wilhelminian Period circa 1880 Walnut
Located in Senden, NRW
This antique amazing dresser / sideboard, Wilhelminian style circa 1880 is equipped with a mirror
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1880s Art Nouveau Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Burl, Oak, Walnut

Decorative Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Large French Yellow Painted Decorative Oak Chest of Drawers
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19th Century French Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

Decorative Oak Chest of Drawers
Decorative Oak Chest of Drawers
H 14.18 in W 37.6 in D 10.04 in
"Cotswold" Chest Of Drawers/Armoire
Located in New York, NY
Rarely found in the U.S. Modular grouping including Four-drawer chest, stacking bookshelf, and armoire/closet. Original finish. References work of Ambrose Heal and Ernest Gimson.
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Early 20th Century English Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Oak

1920's Spanish Style Dresser
Located in Pasadena, CA
Classic, 1920's oak dresser with distinctive brass hardware and four drawers for storage. Quality
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Early 20th Century American Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Brass

1920's Spanish Style Dresser
1920's Spanish Style Dresser
H 35 in W 38 in D 20.5 in
Small English George III oak dresser
Located in Pasadena, CA
Mid 18th century English George III oak dresser with cupboard base & 2 small doors on top from
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Brass

English 18th Century Oak Dresser Base
Located in Pasadena, CA
Raised on frontal cabriole legs, this dresser base originates from the Welsh border county of
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Oak

English 18th  Century Oak Dresser Base
English 18th  Century Oak Dresser Base
H 34 in W 78 in D 20.5 in
Oak Dresser with Open Shelves
Located in Culver City, CA
This period oak dresser has: a top section with open shelves above three drawers in the shaped
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

Oak Dresser with Open Shelves
Oak Dresser with Open Shelves
H 84 in W 66.5 in D 17.5 in
A Jacobean style welsh dresser in oak
Located in Hudson, NY
THE SHAPED CORNICE WITH FOUR DROP FINIALS OVER THREE DRAWERS RAISED ON TURNED LEGS
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19th Century English Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Yew

Welsh Dresser, c. 1700s
Located in Nashville, TN
Beautiful Welsh Dresser, no alterations. Rare & Excellent condition.
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18th Century and Earlier Welsh Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Elm, Oak

Welsh Dresser, c. 1700s
Welsh Dresser, c. 1700s
H 82 in W 73.5 in D 21 in
Petit Early 1800's French Oak Commode
Located in San Francisco, CA
well. also chest of drawers ( also chest of drawer and dresser) 33" H X 49.5" W X 19" D
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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

Petit  Early 1800's  French Oak Commode
Petit  Early 1800's  French Oak Commode
H 33 in W 49.5 in D 19 in
1920's Pair Nightstands by Angelus Furniture, Los Angeles
Located in Pasadena, CA
Nicely carved pair oak nightstands by the Angelus Furniture Company of Los Angeles; part of their
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Early 20th Century American Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Brass

Wonderful Primitive Antique Alter Table
Located in Miami, FL
Primitive alter table, oak with 3 demsional writting. Wonderfully decorative and spiritual
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Early 20th Century American Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Oak

Wonderful Primitive Antique Alter Table
Wonderful Primitive Antique Alter Table
H 32 in W 54.5 in D 23.5 in
Set of Eight Dining Chairs
Located in Culver City, CA
Set of eight Italian carved oak chairs, comprised of two arm and six side. The back panel of each
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Oak Dresser Antiques

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Oak

Set of Eight Dining Chairs
Set of Eight Dining Chairs
H 45 in W 17 in D 15.5 in
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Antique Oak Dresser Antiques For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique oak dresser antiques is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique oak dresser antiques was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and metal. Antique oak dresser antiques have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique oak dresser antiques bearing Georgian or Victorian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Antique oak dresser antiques have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Benham & Froud, Ambrose Heal and Christopher Dresser are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Oak Dresser Antiques?

Prices for antique oak dresser antiques start at $454 and top out at $89,000 with the average selling for $4,931.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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