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West Country Dresser

West Country Dresser
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Very pretty early 19th century West Country dresser with original paint finish, 1810. Dimensions
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Dressers

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Pine

West Country Dresser
West Country Dresser
H 76 in W 69 in D 19 in
West Country Glazed Dresser
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty 19th C West Country gothic glazed dresser. 1850. Internal shelf depth in top section is
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dressers

Materials

Pine

West Country Glazed Dresser
West Country Glazed Dresser
H 77.5 in W 62 in D 18.5 in
West Country Glazed Dresser
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty early 19th C West Country glazed and painted pine dresser. 1820. Shelf in top section is
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Dressers

Materials

Glass, Pine

West Country Glazed Dresser
West Country Glazed Dresser
H 80 in W 63.5 in D 20 in
West Country Painted Dresser
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th century West Country painted pine glazed dresser. 1860. Reference: 7888 Dimensions 63.5
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dressers

Materials

Pine

West Country Painted Dresser
West Country Painted Dresser
H 81.5 in W 63.5 in D 18.5 in
West Country Glazed Dresser
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty early 19th C West Country glazed and painted pine dresser. 1810. Reference: 7956
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Antique 19th Century English George III Dressers

Materials

Pine

West Country Glazed Dresser
West Country Glazed Dresser
H 84.5 in W 64 in D 19.5 in
West Country Pine Dresser
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good early 19th Century west country original painted pine dresser. Wax scumble finish with lovely
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Dressers

Materials

Pine

West Country Pine Dresser
West Country Pine Dresser
H 79 in W 72.5 in D 18 in
West Country Kitchen Dresser
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Custom build West Country style painted pine glazed kitchen dresser. Reference: 7692 Dimensions
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21st Century and Contemporary English Victorian Dressers

Materials

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West Country Kitchen Dresser
West Country Kitchen Dresser
H 86 in W 94 in D 21 in
18th Century West Country Kitchen Dresser
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning 18th Century painted pine West Country kitchen dresser. 1790. Shelf depth is 16cm
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Antique 18th Century English George III Dressers

Materials

Pine

18th Century West Country Kitchen Dresser
18th Century West Country Kitchen Dresser
H 84.5 in W 108 in D 22.5 in
English 18th Century Oak Dresser Base with 6 Drawers & 2 Cabinet Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rd. S 215 E 58th St. 134 Main St. 385 Broad St. 2118 West Walton 918 Dragon St. 123 East 46th St
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Antique 18th Century English Dressers

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Louis XV Style Country French Commode Chest of Drawers Server Cabinet Dresser
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
deliveries to the East Coast will be 295.00, to the mid-west and Southern mid-west 395.00. To the areas west
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Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Vamsa Barbini Murano Blue Gold Sun Hat Woman Italian Art Glass Figure Sculpture
By Alfredo Barbini, Vetri Artistici Muranesi Societá Anonima
Located in Kissimmee, FL
, when it was worn by Mae West in "She Done Him Wrong", 1933. Great contrast to the straight lines of her
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Located in Greenwich, CT
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Georgian Side Tables

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Bay 'Brasil" Vase by Bodo Mans
By Bodo Mans, Bay Keramik
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
name BAY often appears. The country of origin is typically noted as "WEST-GERMANY" or "W-GERMANY."
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Bay 'Brasil" Vase by Bodo Mans
Bay 'Brasil" Vase by Bodo Mans
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19th Century Tennessee American Classical Jackson Press
Located in Forney, TX
, including as a chest of drawers commode or dresser, sideboard server buffet, credenza, oversized hall
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Cherry, Poplar, Pine

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West Country Dresser For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal west country dresser for your home. Frequently made of wood, pine and softwood, every west country dresser was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect west country dresser — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 19th Century are available. A west country dresser, designed in the Georgian or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a West Country Dresser?

Prices for a west country dresser start at $4,535 and top out at $18,350 with the average selling for $5,900.

Finding the Right Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets 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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