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Cottage Dresser

Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Chestnut Step Down Cottage Dresser w/ Mirror
Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Chestnut Step Down Cottage Dresser w/ Mirror

Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Chestnut Step Down Cottage Dresser w/ Mirror

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Eastlake Victorian Carved Chestnut Wood Step Down Cottage Dresser with Mirror. Item

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Dressers

Materials

Glass, Chestnut

19th C. Antique Pine Cottage Dresser
19th C. Antique Pine Cottage Dresser

19th C. Antique Pine Cottage Dresser

$2,195

H 35.25 in W 38.5 in D 17.5 in

19th C. Antique Pine Cottage Dresser

Located in Southampton, NJ

An American pine chest of four drawers with original locks. Very sweet cottage style, circa late

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Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Dressers

Materials

Brass

19th C. American Pine Red Cottage Dresser
19th C. American Pine Red Cottage Dresser

19th C. American Pine Red Cottage Dresser

$2,995

H 35 in W 39.5 in D 17.25 in

19th C. American Pine Red Cottage Dresser

Located in Southampton, NJ

American pine dresser with four Knapp dovetail drawers, original locks and working key in the

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Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Dressers

Materials

Pine

Georgian Country Oak Dresser, 18th Century, Shelved Top, Spice Drawers
Georgian Country Oak Dresser, 18th Century, Shelved Top, Spice Drawers

Georgian Country Oak Dresser, 18th Century, Shelved Top, Spice Drawers

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Georgian Country Oak Cottage Dresser The dresser has a shelved top with 2 shelves these have

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Antique 18th Century Georgian Dressers

Materials

Oak

Antique American New England Cottage Chest of Drawers Dresser
Antique American New England Cottage Chest of Drawers Dresser

Antique American New England Cottage Chest of Drawers Dresser

Located in Southampton, NJ

Late 19th c. custom antique cottage New England chest of five drawers with marvelous hand carvings

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Antique Late 19th Century American American Classical Dressers

Materials

Cherry, Pine

1696 French Carved Oak Court Cupboard, Cottage size Livery Cupboard
1696 French Carved Oak Court Cupboard, Cottage size Livery Cupboard

1696 French Carved Oak Court Cupboard, Cottage size Livery Cupboard

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

1696 French Carved Oak Court Cupboard, Cottage size Livery Cupboard This is a very attractive

Category

Antique 17th Century Dressers

Materials

Oak

Stickley Brothers Antique Early American Green Lacquered Dresser, Circa 1920s
Stickley Brothers Antique Early American Green Lacquered Dresser, Circa 1920s

Stickley Brothers Antique Early American Green Lacquered Dresser, Circa 1920s

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique American Colonial or Country Cottage style five-drawer dresser By Stickley

Category

Vintage 1920s American American Colonial Dressers

Materials

Maple, Lacquer

19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers
19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers

19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers

$2,875

H 33 in W 40 in D 17.5 in

19th Century English Pine Chest of Drawers

Located in Nashville, TN

cottage/cabin style home! All the drawers slide effortlessly as we clean and wax the interior slides

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Dressers

Materials

Pine

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

18th Century English Dresser Base

$5,675

H 35 in W 55 in D 16 in

18th Century English Dresser Base

Located in Nashville, TN

This is a Georgian oak Welsh dresser base, likely dating to the 18th century or early 19th century

Category

Antique Early 1800s English Credenzas

Materials

Wood

Superb Pair Cottage Chic Paint Decorated Soft White Swedish Gustavian Commodes
Superb Pair Cottage Chic Paint Decorated Soft White Swedish Gustavian Commodes

Superb Pair Cottage Chic Paint Decorated Soft White Swedish Gustavian Commodes

$3,996Sale Price / set|42% Off

H 34 in W 46 in D 20.5 in

Superb Pair Cottage Chic Paint Decorated Soft White Swedish Gustavian Commodes

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

patina, these cottage chic dressers highlight the graceful curves and understated sophistication of the

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut

Drexel French Provincial Chest, 2-Drawer Dresser, Solid Wood, c. 1960s USA
Drexel French Provincial Chest, 2-Drawer Dresser, Solid Wood, c. 1960s USA

Drexel French Provincial Chest, 2-Drawer Dresser, Solid Wood, c. 1960s USA

By Drexel

Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

accent, or small dresser in a cottage, traditional, or French country interior. Measurements: Width

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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Sheraton Style Country Pine Breakfront
19th Century Sheraton Style Country Pine Breakfront

19th Century Sheraton Style Country Pine Breakfront

Located in Sheffield, MA

dresser, classic cottage style, farmhouse style, waterfall dresser Antique Step-Back Pine Hutch. American

Category

Antique 19th Century English George III Cupboards

Materials

Pine

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Limed Oak “Cottage” Dresser by Ambrose Heal, England circa 1910
Limed Oak “Cottage” Dresser by Ambrose Heal, England circa 1910

Limed Oak “Cottage” Dresser by Ambrose Heal, England circa 1910

By Ambrose Heal

Located in Macclesfield, Cheshire

A “Cottage” dresser by Ambrose Heal (1872-1959) for Heals Limed oak. A plate rack over dresser

Category

Vintage 1910s English Arts and Crafts Dressers

Materials

Oak

Superb Mid-18th Century Oak Cottage Dresser
Superb Mid-18th Century Oak Cottage Dresser

Superb Mid-18th Century Oak Cottage Dresser

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H 76 in W 53.5 in D 20.25 in

Superb Mid-18th Century Oak Cottage Dresser

Located in London, west Sussex

This gorgeous and superb quality oak cottage dresser is circa 1750, and features crossbanded

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century British Buffets

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Antique oak cottage pot board dresser base
Antique oak cottage pot board dresser base

Antique oak cottage pot board dresser base

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H 34 in W 45.5 in D 18 in

Antique oak cottage pot board dresser base

Located in Salisbury, GB

Antique oak cottage dresser base Here we are pleased to offer you this Antique oak cottage dresser

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Dressers

Materials

Oak

19th Century Welsh Primitive Cottage Dresser
19th Century Welsh Primitive Cottage Dresser

19th Century Welsh Primitive Cottage Dresser

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H 65.36 in W 35.83 in D 16.15 in

19th Century Welsh Primitive Cottage Dresser

Located in Brecht, BE

A charming primitive pine cottage dresser of small proportions, in original paint. the single door

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Welsh Dressers

Materials

Pine

Arts & Crafts Oak Cottage Dresser By Liberty & Co
Arts & Crafts Oak Cottage Dresser By Liberty & Co

Arts & Crafts Oak Cottage Dresser By Liberty & Co

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H 68.12 in W 67.33 in D 21.66 in

Arts & Crafts Oak Cottage Dresser By Liberty & Co

By Liberty & Co.

Located in Petworth, GB

Arts & Crafts oak Cottage Dresser With 2 fitted shelves, 2 pull out drawers and 2 cupboard doors

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Dressers

Materials

Oak

English Country Oak Cottage Dresser A beautiful Country made Oak Dresser
English Country Oak Cottage Dresser A beautiful Country made Oak Dresser

English Country Oak Cottage Dresser A beautiful Country made Oak Dresser

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

English Country Oak Cottage Dresser A beautiful Country made dresser it is made from Oak it has two

Category

Antique Early 1900s Country Dressers

Materials

Oak

19TH C. ORIGINAL DARK CREAM PAINTED COTTAGE DRESSER
19TH C. ORIGINAL DARK CREAM PAINTED COTTAGE DRESSER

19TH C. ORIGINAL DARK CREAM PAINTED COTTAGE DRESSER

Located in Los Angeles, CA

CIRCA 1870 ORIGINAL DARK CREAM PAINTED COTTAGE DRESSER. ORIGINAL HANDLES. FROM THE STATE OF MAINE.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century Red, White & Blue Cottage Dresser
19th Century Red, White & Blue Cottage Dresser

19th Century Red, White & Blue Cottage Dresser

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H 40.5 in W 41.25 in D 18 in

19th Century Red, White & Blue Cottage Dresser

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An 19th Century American cottage chest of drawers. Painted red, white and blue with stars in the

Category

Antique 19th Century American Dressers

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Cottage Style Hand-Painted Marble Top Dresser
Victorian Cottage Style Hand-Painted Marble Top Dresser

Victorian Cottage Style Hand-Painted Marble Top Dresser

Located in Redding, CT

Victorian cottage style hand-painted marble top dresser. This sweet dresser would complement any

Category

Antique 1880s American Late Victorian Dressers

Materials

Marble

1880's Painted  Floral Cottage Chest
1880's Painted  Floral Cottage Chest

1880's Painted Floral Cottage Chest

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H 36 in W 37.5 in D 17 in

1880's Painted Floral Cottage Chest

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful handpainted celadon green 1880's cottage chest. Each drawer is painted with a different

Category

Antique 19th Century American Dressers

Materials

Wood

Pine Dresser
Pine Dresser

Pine Dresser

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H 78 in W 48 in D 18 in

Pine Dresser

Located in Baltimore, MD

A most attractive cottage open rack dresser featuring three drawers and a single door to the

Category

Antique 19th Century English Dressers

Materials

Pine

18th Century Oak Dresser
18th Century Oak Dresser

18th Century Oak Dresser

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H 35.04 in W 70.08 in D 19.49 in

18th Century Oak Dresser

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

solid country farmhouse or cottage early antique furniture. The dresser base, counter or buffet in solid

Category

Antique 18th Century British Jacobean Dressers

Materials

Brass

Pair of White Wicker Dressers / Nightstands
Pair of White Wicker Dressers / Nightstands

Pair of White Wicker Dressers / Nightstands

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H 31 in W 27.5 in D 16.5 in

Pair of White Wicker Dressers / Nightstands

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of white wicker three drawer nightstands / dressers. These nice cottage chests will work well

Category

20th Century Dressers

Materials

Wicker

19th Century English Pine Dresser Base
19th Century English Pine Dresser Base

19th Century English Pine Dresser Base

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H 34 in W 70.13 in D 21.75 in

19th Century English Pine Dresser Base

Located in High Point, NC

19th-C. English cottage pine dresser base with an unusually thick top, following down to two sets

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dressers

Materials

Pine

17th Century Long Oak Dresser Base
17th Century Long Oak Dresser Base

17th Century Long Oak Dresser Base

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H 38.98 in W 109.45 in D 15.75 in

17th Century Long Oak Dresser Base

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A stunning late 17th century narrow solid oak farmhouse dresser base. Rectangular moulded planked

Category

Antique 17th Century British Country Dressers

Materials

Oak

18th Century George III Period Oak Dresser
18th Century George III Period Oak Dresser

18th Century George III Period Oak Dresser

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H 32.68 in W 78.35 in D 16.54 in

18th Century George III Period Oak Dresser

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

farmhouse or cottage Georgian antique furniture. The dresser, counter or buffet in solid oak remains

Category

Antique 18th Century British George III Dressers

Materials

Oak

Arts and Crafts oak dresser by Heal & Son
Arts and Crafts oak dresser by Heal & Son

Arts and Crafts oak dresser by Heal & Son

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H 59.06 in W 55.12 in D 25.2 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

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Furniture

Materials

Oak

Country Oak Gothic Style Cottage Dresser
Country Oak Gothic Style Cottage Dresser

Country Oak Gothic Style Cottage Dresser

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H 66 in W 30 in D 16 in

Country Oak Gothic Style Cottage Dresser

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Country oak Gothic style cottage dresser. The dresser has a shelved top with 2 shelves which

Category

Early 20th Century Country Dressers

Materials

Oak

Welsh Cottage Dresser with Pot Board
Welsh Cottage Dresser with Pot Board

Welsh Cottage Dresser with Pot Board

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H 73 in W 50 in D 18 in

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

Category

Antique 19th Century British Georgian Dressers

Materials

Oak

19th C. American Pine Red Cottage Dresser
19th C. American Pine Red Cottage Dresser

19th C. American Pine Red Cottage Dresser

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H 37 in W 37.5 in D 16.5 in

19th C. American Pine Red Cottage Dresser

Located in Southampton, NJ

American pine chest of four drawers with original locks & key in the cottage style with the

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Dressers

Materials

Pine

Charming Cottage Chest of Drawers Dresser
Charming Cottage Chest of Drawers Dresser

Charming Cottage Chest of Drawers Dresser

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H 38.5 in W 37 in D 17.5 in

Charming Cottage Chest of Drawers Dresser

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Great medium sized walnut dresser with four drawers and wonderful carved wood handles in a leaf and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

19th Century English Pine Dresser
19th Century English Pine Dresser

19th Century English Pine Dresser

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H 73.25 in W 53.5 in D 14 in

19th Century English Pine Dresser

Located in Sheffield, MA

small charge. Search terms: Rustic style kitchen hutch, pine dresser, classic cottage style, farmhouse

Category

Antique 19th Century English Country Cupboards

Materials

Pine

Antique Oak English Country Cottage Dresser with Plate Rack, circa 1840
Antique Oak English Country Cottage Dresser with Plate Rack, circa 1840

Antique Oak English Country Cottage Dresser with Plate Rack, circa 1840

Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire

Antique oak cottage dresser This antique oak cottage dresser would have been made circa 1835. This

Category

Antique 1830s English Georgian Dressers

Materials

Oak

Great Cottage Dresser
Great Cottage Dresser

Great Cottage Dresser

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H 32 in W 33.5 in D 18.5 in

Great Cottage Dresser

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Painted dresser

Category

Early 20th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Welsh Dresser, Oak Cottage Dresser, Scotland 1900, Antique Furniture
Welsh Dresser, Oak Cottage Dresser, Scotland 1900, Antique Furniture

Welsh Dresser, Oak Cottage Dresser, Scotland 1900, Antique Furniture

Located in Vancouver, BC

Welsh dresser, oak cottage dresser, Scotland, 1900, Antique Furniture, B965. Scotland, 1900

Category

Antique Early 1900s Scottish Rustic Buffets

Materials

Oak

Superb 19th Century, English Bamboo Cottage Dresser
Superb 19th Century, English Bamboo Cottage Dresser

Superb 19th Century, English Bamboo Cottage Dresser

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Appointed with a chinoiserie lacquered top. Nicely detailed and fashioned.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Dressers

Materials

Bamboo, Mirror

18th Century George III Small Oak Cottage Dresser
18th Century George III Small Oak Cottage Dresser

18th Century George III Small Oak Cottage Dresser

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H 73.5 in W 55.5 in D 15.5 in

18th Century George III Small Oak Cottage Dresser

Located in Shustoke, GB

A delightful, small, late 18th century oak dresser and rack of the most wonderful colour. With its

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Welsh Country Dressers

Materials

Oak

A Nineteenth-century American Child's Cottage Dresser
A Nineteenth-century American Child's Cottage Dresser

A Nineteenth-century American Child's Cottage Dresser

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

A buttermilk painted, children's pine dresser mirror inset in carved and painted surrounds and

Category

Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Antique Welsh Dresser Solid Oak Georgian, 18th Century Cottage Rustic
Antique Welsh Dresser Solid Oak Georgian, 18th Century Cottage Rustic

Antique Welsh Dresser Solid Oak Georgian, 18th Century Cottage Rustic

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Antique solid oak cottage dresser, the delft rack fitted with two display shelves over two long and

Category

Antique 18th Century Georgian Dressers

Materials

Oak

Vintage Cottage White Dresser French Cane Barbola Roses
Vintage Cottage White Dresser French Cane Barbola Roses

Vintage Cottage White Dresser French Cane Barbola Roses

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A wonderful painted, COTTAGE DRESSER!!!! French Country style, stamped "SLIGH" inside the top

Materials

Wood

Welsh Oak Dresser Base
Welsh Oak Dresser Base

Welsh Oak Dresser Base

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H 28.5 in W 54 in D 16 in

Welsh Oak Dresser Base

Located in Pasadena, CA

An early 19th century example of a cottage dresser base from South Wales with a pot board and

Category

Antique 19th Century Sideboards

Three drawer painted chest
Three drawer painted chest

Three drawer painted chest

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H 32 in W 35.25 in D 16.5 in

Three drawer painted chest

Located in Boston, MA

Three drawer faux bois painted cottage dresser with original hardware and surface.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

MAINE  COTTAGE  PAINTED  DRESSER  AND NIGHT  COMMODE
MAINE  COTTAGE  PAINTED  DRESSER  AND NIGHT  COMMODE

MAINE COTTAGE PAINTED DRESSER AND NIGHT COMMODE

Located in Bedford, NY

SIX DRAWER DRESSER- ALL SPRAYED STRAWBERRY COLOR WITH TWO DRAWER NIGHT COMMODE. DRAWERS ARE ON

Category

Late 20th Century American Dressers

Vintage Chinoiserie "Cottage Chest of Drawers" or Dresser
Vintage Chinoiserie "Cottage Chest of Drawers" or Dresser

Vintage Chinoiserie "Cottage Chest of Drawers" or Dresser

Located in Stamford, CT

Vintage blue faux bamboo chinoiserie painted four drawer chest of drawers or bedroom dresser.

Category

20th Century English Dressers

Antique 18th-19th Century Welsh Dresser Oak Cottage Rustic
Antique 18th-19th Century Welsh Dresser Oak Cottage Rustic

Antique 18th-19th Century Welsh Dresser Oak Cottage Rustic

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

A late 18-19th century large and imposing farmhouse style oak welsh dresser, with three display

Category

Antique 18th Century Dressers

Materials

Oak

Antique Dresser Sideboard Welsh Solid Pine Early 20th Century Cottage
Antique Dresser Sideboard Welsh Solid Pine Early 20th Century Cottage

Antique Dresser Sideboard Welsh Solid Pine Early 20th Century Cottage

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

A fabulous rustic country cottage style solid pine breakfront welsh dresser, the upper fitted delft

Category

20th Century Dressers

Materials

Pine

English Georgian oak dresser base
English Georgian oak dresser base

English Georgian oak dresser base

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H 36 in W 74 in D 21 in

English Georgian oak dresser base

Located in Salisbury, GB

’ cottage was situated. The oak dresser is of a good size with a cupboard door each end that gives access

Category

Antique 1790s English George III Dressers

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak and Elm Dresser Base
Antique Oak and Elm Dresser Base

Antique Oak and Elm Dresser Base

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H 30.25 in W 46 in D 16 in

Antique Oak and Elm Dresser Base

Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire

Antique oak and elm dresser base This antique oak and elm dresser base is of an unusual size

Category

Antique 1810s English Georgian Dressers

Materials

Elm, Oak

Mid 19th Century Antique Oak Welsh Dresser
Mid 19th Century Antique Oak Welsh Dresser

Mid 19th Century Antique Oak Welsh Dresser

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H 80.31 in W 65.35 in D 16.54 in

Mid 19th Century Antique Oak Welsh Dresser

Located in Lancashire, GB

Mid 19th Century Antique Oak Welsh Dresser. A solid oak, antique Welsh dresser from the

Category

Antique 19th Century Welsh Dressers

Materials

Oak

Antique Welsh Dresser Solid Oak Art Nouveau, Early 20th Century
Antique Welsh Dresser Solid Oak Art Nouveau, Early 20th Century

Antique Welsh Dresser Solid Oak Art Nouveau, Early 20th Century

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Art Nouveau cottage solid oak welsh dresser, the upper section fitted with three display shelves

Category

20th Century Art Nouveau Dressers

Materials

Oak

Irish Cottage Pinewood Dresser
Irish Cottage Pinewood Dresser

Irish Cottage Pinewood Dresser

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H 84.5 in W 47 in D 19.5 in

Irish Cottage Pinewood Dresser

Located in Stamford, CT

Victorian style Irish pinewood dresser with top three shelves that have plate rests and bottom two

Category

Antique 1880s English Cabinets

Materials

Pine

19th Century English Bamboo Cottage Dresser
19th Century English Bamboo Cottage Dresser

19th Century English Bamboo Cottage Dresser

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A charming dresser of small proportions with good detail around the mirror.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Dressers

Materials

Metal

Welsh Georgian Oak Potboard Dresser with Three Drawers and Lower Shelf
Welsh Georgian Oak Potboard Dresser with Three Drawers and Lower Shelf

Welsh Georgian Oak Potboard Dresser with Three Drawers and Lower Shelf

Located in Wells, ME

Wales. The homes and cottages were small and this dresser fit very well into its space. The dovetailed

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Welsh George III Sideboards

Materials

Oak

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Cottage Dresser For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal cottage dresser for your home. A cottage dresser — often made from wood, oak and pine — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect cottage dresser — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A cottage dresser, designed in the Georgian or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Cottage Dresser?

Prices for a cottage dresser start at $815 and top out at $13,750 with the average selling for $2,144.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces 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 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. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, 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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