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Irish Antique Pine Dresser

Irish Pine One Piece Open Rack Dresser
Located in Baltimore, MD
for sale. The open rack dresser took pride of place in any Irish household that could afford it. On
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Late 19th Century Irish Country Irish Antique Pine Dresser

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Pine

Antique Irish Pine One Piece Open Rack Dresser
Irish Pine One Piece Open Rack Dresser
$2,495
H 78 in W 57 in D 18 in
19thC Irish Pine Sled Foot Dresser
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1800 19thC Irish Pine Sled Foot Dresser sku 594 W145 x D45 x H190 cm Weight 64 Kg
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19th Century Irish Antique Pine Dresser

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Pine

Antique 19thC Irish Pine Sled Foot Dresser
19thC Irish Pine Sled Foot Dresser
$9,517
H 74.81 in W 57.09 in D 17.72 in
Large 19thC Irish Pine Potboard Dresser
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1860 Large 19thC Irish Pine Potboard Dresser sku 1681 Base W191 x D49 x H79 cm Top W200 x D36
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19th Century Irish Antique Pine Dresser

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Pine

Antique Large 19thC Irish Pine Potboard Dresser
Large 19thC Irish Pine Potboard Dresser
$13,625
H 73.63 in W 78.75 in D 19.3 in
Irish Painted Chicken Coop Dresser
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th century Irish painted pine chicken coop dresser with a fretwork frieze and shaped apron. 1880
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19th Century Irish Irish Antique Pine Dresser

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Pine

Antique Irish Painted Chicken Coop Dresser
Irish Painted Chicken Coop Dresser
$4,518
H 79 in W 60.5 in D 22 in
19th C Irish Vernacular Painted Farmhouse Dresser
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1850. 19th C Irish vernacular painted farmhouse dresser. sku 1147. Measures: W133 x D50 x
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19th Century Irish Antique Pine Dresser

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Pine

Antique 19th C Irish Vernacular Painted Farmhouse Dresser
19th C Irish Vernacular Painted Farmhouse Dresser
$10,886
H 79.53 in W 52.37 in D 19.69 in

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Good Victorian Irish Pine Slim Dresser c. 1900
Located in Heathfield, GB
A most attractive solid pine antique dresser in very good condition for age with no worm or wobbles
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Early 20th Century European Victorian Irish Antique Pine Dresser

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Pine

Irish Deal Pine Dresser
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A charming provincial piece, an Irish version of the more commonly seen Welsh dresser, dating to
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Late 18th Century Irish George III Irish Antique Pine Dresser

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Pine

Antique Irish Deal Pine Dresser
Irish Deal Pine Dresser
H 81.5 in W 56.25 in D 18.25 in
c.1860 Country Irish Pine Dresser
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Country Irish pine dresser. We think it was painted red at one time which gave the pine a red tone
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19th Century Irish Irish Antique Pine Dresser

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Pine

c.1860 Country Irish Pine Dresser
c.1860 Country Irish Pine Dresser
H 74 in W 52.5 in D 19 in
19th Century Irish Pine Dresser
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Rustic antique Irish pine hutch dresser with a single door to base and original mustard painted
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19th Century Irish Irish Antique Pine Dresser

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Wood

19th Century Irish Pine Dresser
19th Century Irish Pine Dresser
H 78.25 in W 54 in D 20 in
Victorian Irish Pine Dresser
Located in Calgary, Alberta
This rustic pine Victorian one piece Irish farmhouse dresser is a great size that would fit most
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19th Century Irish Victorian Irish Antique Pine Dresser

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Wood

Victorian Irish Pine Dresser
Victorian Irish Pine Dresser
H 71 in W 47 in D 21.25 in
c.1890 Antique Irish Painted Pine Hutch
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Gorgeous antique Irish pine dresser (hutch) with a fantastic aged gray painted finish. Absolutely
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19th Century Irish Irish Antique Pine Dresser

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Pine

c.1890 Antique Irish Painted Pine Hutch
c.1890 Antique Irish Painted Pine Hutch
H 74.25 in W 50 in D 19 in
Irish Pine Glazed Dresser
Located in Baltimore, MD
An exceptional Irish glazed dresser in almost completely original condition. The upper section is
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Late 19th Century Irish Irish Antique Pine Dresser

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Pine

Irish Pine Glazed Dresser
Irish Pine Glazed Dresser
H 79.5 in W 51.5 in D 20 in
Pine Fiddle-Front Irish Dresser
Located in Baltimore, MD
Even without a central splat to the base this is still known as a fiddle-front dresser. This
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19th Century Irish Irish Antique Pine Dresser

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Pine

Pine Fiddle-Front Irish Dresser
Pine Fiddle-Front Irish Dresser
H 77 in W 51 in D 17 in
Irish Pine Chicken Coop Dresser
Located in Baltimore, MD
The dresser was the decorative focal point of the sparse interior of the nineteenth century Irish
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Late 19th Century Irish Country Irish Antique Pine Dresser

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Pine

Irish Pine Chicken Coop Dresser
Irish Pine Chicken Coop Dresser
H 84 in W 52 in D 17.5 in
Wonderful Irish Dresser
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderfully small antique Irish dresser with original worn finish, 1840. Dimensions: 33 inches
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Mid-19th Century Northern Irish Irish Antique Pine Dresser

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Pine

Wonderful Irish Dresser
Wonderful Irish Dresser
H 90.5 in W 33 in D 18 in
19th Century Rustic Pine Irish Chicken Hutch Dresser
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Rustic Pine Irish Chicken Hutch Dresser This dresser is a genuine Irish piece with as
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1850s Country Irish Antique Pine Dresser

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Pine

Country Style 18th Century Irish Period Pine single Dresser, 1710
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
dresser was originally built in and probably stems from an Irish cottage, the shelf bar arrangement will
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Early 18th Century Irish Country Irish Antique Pine Dresser

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Pine

Large Irish Pine Housekeepers Cupboard
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1850 Large Irish Pine Housekeepers Cupboard Sourced from County Antrim sku 1274 (two sections
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19th Century Irish Antique Pine Dresser

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Pine

Large Irish Pine Housekeepers Cupboard
Large Irish Pine Housekeepers Cupboard
H 110.24 in W 59.45 in D 20.48 in
Large Irish Pine Housekeepers Cupboard/Armoire
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1850 Large Irish Pine Housekeepers Cupboard/Armoire Sourced from County Antrim sku 1274 (two
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19th Century Irish Antique Pine Dresser

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Pine

Large Irish Pine Housekeepers Cupboard/Armoire
Large Irish Pine Housekeepers Cupboard/Armoire
H 110.24 in W 59.45 in D 20.48 in
Painted "Chicken Coop" Dresser
Located in Woodbury, CT
This dresser get its name from the open storage racks down below. If you wanted fresh chicken (or
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19th Century Irish Country Irish Antique Pine Dresser

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Pine

Painted "Chicken Coop" Dresser
Painted "Chicken Coop" Dresser
H 83.5 in W 60 in D 23.5 in
Pine One Piece Irish Glazed Dresser
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is a fine example of an Irish glazed dresser from Co. Sligo, built in one piece, as is typical
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Late 19th Century Irish Country Irish Antique Pine Dresser

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Pine

Pine One Piece Irish Glazed Dresser
Pine One Piece Irish Glazed Dresser
H 78.5 in W 43.5 in D 19 in
Miniature Pine Irish Open Rack Dresser
Located in Baltimore, MD
thing. Typical of Irish openracks, it is built in one piece. Beneath a pretty concave crown molding
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Early 20th Century Irish Irish Antique Pine Dresser

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Pine

Miniature Pine Irish Open Rack Dresser
Miniature Pine Irish Open Rack Dresser
H 27.5 in W 18 in D 6.5 in
Irish 19th Century Polychrome Pine Pot Board Dresser
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A compelling Irish dresser, with pot board made circa 1840. The polychrome antique is painted a
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19th Century Irish Country Irish Antique Pine Dresser

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Pine

Miniature Irish Dresser
Located in Baltimore, MD
A typical one piece Irish Open Rack Dresser-featuring two upper shelves, two lap-jointed molded
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19th Century Irish Irish Antique Pine Dresser

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Pine

Miniature Irish Dresser
Miniature Irish Dresser
H 51 in W 30.5 in D 11 in
19th Century Irish Dresser
Located in Calgary, Alberta
A really wonderful mid 19th century one piece pine County Cavan Irish dresser for your Downton
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19th Century Irish Irish Antique Pine Dresser

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Wood

19th Century Irish Dresser
19th Century Irish Dresser
H 72.5 in W 55 in D 18.5 in
19th Century Pine Dresser with Plate Rack
Located in Mckinney, TX
Antique stepback cupboard or dresser crafted from solid pine with a beautiful patina. Found in
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Mid-19th Century Irish Irish Antique Pine Dresser

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Pine

19th Century Pine Dresser with Plate Rack
19th Century Pine Dresser with Plate Rack
H 75 in W 60.13 in D 18.25 in
Irish 19th Century Painted Pine Pot Board Dresser
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A compelling Irish pine dresser, with pot board. This antique is painted a soft green with a creamy
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19th Century Irish Other Irish Antique Pine Dresser

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Pine

Irish Coop Dresser
Located in London, GB
A nineteenth century Poplar coop dresser, Irish, of stepped form, the moulded cornice with fret cut
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19th Century Irish Folk Art Irish Antique Pine Dresser

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Pine, Poplar

Irish Coop Dresser
Irish Coop Dresser
H 75.6 in D 18.51 in
Irish Open Rack Dresser
Located in Baltimore, MD
If you love the unique character and functional simplicity of antique Irish pine, then here is the
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Late 19th Century Irish Irish Antique Pine Dresser

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Pine

Irish Open Rack Dresser
Irish Open Rack Dresser
H 78 in W 52 in D 18.5 in
Pine Irish Dresser or Cupboard
Located in New York, NY
Antique pine Irish dresser or cupboard with two drawers over two doors and three open plate shelves
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Early 20th Century English Country Irish Antique Pine Dresser

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Pine

Pine Irish Dresser or Cupboard
Pine Irish Dresser or Cupboard
H 84.5 in W 47 in D 19.5 in
Pine Open Rack Dresser
Located in Baltimore, MD
A diminutive Irish one piece open rack dresser featuring bold crown molding above a scalloped
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19th Century Irish Irish Antique Pine Dresser

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Pine

Pine Open Rack Dresser
Pine Open Rack Dresser
H 73.5 in W 37.5 in D 17 in
Antique Irish pine dresser
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Irish pine dresser
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19th Century Irish Irish Antique Pine Dresser

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Pine

Antique Irish pine dresser
Antique Irish pine dresser
H 76 in W 48 in D 16 in
Antique Irish pine dresser with plate rack.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Irish pine dresser with plate rack.
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19th Century Irish Irish Antique Pine Dresser

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Pine

Rustic Irish Pine Dresser with Plate Rack
Located in San Francisco, CA
A decorative 19th century Irish pine dresser with plate rack. Restored with some replacements. This
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1850s Irish Rustic Irish Antique Pine Dresser

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Metal

19th Century Irish Pine Dresser
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A very charming, 19th century Irish dresser in pine, with a lovely colour and proportions
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Late 19th Century Irish Antique Pine Dresser

19th Century Irish Pine Dresser
19th Century Irish Pine Dresser
H 71.8 in W 43.5 in D 21.1 in
Early 19th Century Pine Irish Dresser, circa 1820
Located in York, GB
Charming Irish pine dresser with remains of old paintwork, circa 1820. Old woodworm which is no
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Early 19th Century Irish Antique Pine Dresser

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Pine

Irish Dresser Base, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
A nice Provincial Irish pine dresser base made during the first half of the 19th century. A useful
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Early 19th Century Irish Irish Antique Pine Dresser

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Metal

Irish Dresser Base, 19th Century
Irish Dresser Base, 19th Century
H 39 in W 80 in D 20 in L 39 in
Antique Irish Dresser French Painted Solid Pine Victorian, 19th Century
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Aged and seriously distressed antique 19th century white painted Irish pine dresser, the enlarged
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19th Century Victorian Irish Antique Pine Dresser

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Pine

Irish Dresser Base
Located in San Francisco, CA
A nice provincial green painted Irish pine dresser base made during the first half of the 19th
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19th Century Irish Irish Antique Pine Dresser

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Wood, Paint

Antique Irish Pine Hutch
Located in Port Chester, NY
An antique pine dresser from Ireland. Classic cottage style. The honey pine is a rich color with
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19th Century Irish Irish Antique Pine Dresser

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Pine

Antique Irish Pine Hutch
Antique Irish Pine Hutch
H 79 in W 64 in D 18 in
Irish Dresser in Original Paint
Located in Sheffield, MA
This may be the best step back cupboard we have ever had. Lovely in its original red paint, it dates 1780. The frieze at the top has lovely detail with two hearts, a swirl and lattic...
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18th Century and Earlier Irish Irish Antique Pine Dresser

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Pine

Irish Dresser in Original Paint
Irish Dresser in Original Paint
H 85 in W 61 in D 17.5 in
Irish Dresser in orginal red paint
Located in Sheffield, MA
this may be the best step back cupboard we have ever had. Lovely in its original red paint, it dates 1780. The frieze at the top has lovely detail with two hearts, a swirl and lattic...
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18th Century and Earlier Irish Irish Antique Pine Dresser

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Pine

Irish Dresser in orginal red paint
Irish Dresser in orginal red paint
H 85 in W 61 in D 17.5 in
Irish Dresser in Original Red Paint
Located in Sheffield, MA
This may be the best step back cupboard we have ever had! Lovely in its original red paint, it dates 1780. the frieze at the top has lovely detail with two hearts, a swirl and lattic...
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18th Century and Earlier Irish Irish Antique Pine Dresser

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Pine

Irish Dresser in Original Red Paint
Irish Dresser in Original Red Paint
H 85 in W 61 in D 17.5 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
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1880s English Irish Antique Pine Dresser

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Pine

Irish Cottage Pinewood Dresser
Irish Cottage Pinewood Dresser
H 84.5 in W 47 in D 19.5 in
Antique 16 Drawer Pine Dresser
Located in Katonah, NY
Antique Irish pine 16 drawer dresser. Completely finished back and sides. Back has recessed panels
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19th Century Irish Irish Antique Pine Dresser

Antique 16 Drawer Pine Dresser
Antique 16 Drawer Pine Dresser
H 36 in W 66 in D 22 in
Pair of Mahogany Demi Lunes
Located in Atlanta, GA
Often when we think of Irish furniture, we imagine country pine dressers which makes this pair of
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19th Century Irish Irish Antique Pine Dresser

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Mahogany

Pair of Mahogany Demi Lunes
Pair of Mahogany Demi Lunes
H 35 in W 47.5 in D 24 in
Irish Pine Dresser
Located in Kirkland, WA
Irish Pine Dresser This is an original pine dresser from the 19th century. It is made in
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19th Century Irish George III Irish Antique Pine Dresser

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Pine

Irish Pine Dresser
Irish Pine Dresser
H 74 in W 51 in D 22.5 in
Painted Irish Welsh Dresser
Located in Wilson, NC
This painted Irish Welsh dresser has an old weathered cream and mustard paint with dark scrubbed
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1840s Irish Irish Antique Pine Dresser

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Pine, Paint

Painted Irish Welsh Dresser
Painted Irish Welsh Dresser
H 79 in W 59.75 in D 16.75 in

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Irish Antique Pine Dresser For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Irish antique pine dresser you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, pine and softwood, every Irish antique pine dresser was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the Irish antique pine dresser you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An Irish antique pine dresser, designed in the Georgian, Victorian or Folk Art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is an Irish Antique Pine Dresser?

The average selling price for an Irish antique pine dresser at 1stDibs is $3,100, while they’re typically $595 on the low end and $7,200 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Storage-case-pieces 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.

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