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Scottish Antique Oak Dresser

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Scottish Bleached Oak Dresser Base
Scottish Bleached Oak Dresser Base

Scottish Bleached Oak Dresser Base

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H 36 in W 132.5 in D 20 in

Scottish Bleached Oak Dresser Base

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Early 19th century Scottish bleached oak dresser base with carved corbels. 1820. This piece splits

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19th Century Scottish Scottish Antique Oak Dresser

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Oak

Large Bank of Industrial Drawers
Large Bank of Industrial Drawers

Large Bank of Industrial Drawers

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H 31.7 in W 58.27 in D 33.67 in

Large Bank of Industrial Drawers

Located in Faversham, GB

A superb bank of characterful workshop drawers in oak from a Scottish foundry. The cabinet has a

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19th Century Scottish High Victorian Scottish Antique Oak Dresser

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Oak, Sycamore

Large Antique Dresser Base, Scottish, Oak, Buffet, Server, Late Victorian, 1880
Large Antique Dresser Base, Scottish, Oak, Buffet, Server, Late Victorian, 1880

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 Scottish Antique Oak Dresser

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Oak

Dresser Cupboard of Oak (Bought in Scotland)
Dresser Cupboard of Oak (Bought in Scotland)

Dresser Cupboard of Oak (Bought in Scotland)

Located in Austin, TX

A 19th c. dresser cupboard of oak, bought by the owner in Scotland, and featuring an upper tier

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19th Century British Scottish Antique Oak Dresser

Antique Hall Table, Scottish, Oak, Victorian Gothic, Side, Dresser, circa 1860
Antique Hall Table, Scottish, Oak, Victorian Gothic, Side, Dresser, circa 1860

Antique Hall Table, Scottish, Oak, Victorian Gothic, Side, Dresser, circa 1860

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique hall table. A Scottish, oak Victorian Gothic revival side table or dresser

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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Scottish Antique Oak Dresser

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Oak

Antique Carved Oak Scottish Arts & Crafts Green Man Desk Bureau Dresser 1880
Antique Carved Oak Scottish Arts & Crafts Green Man Desk Bureau Dresser 1880

Antique Carved Oak Scottish Arts & Crafts Green Man Desk Bureau Dresser 1880

Located in Portland, OR

A good antique Scottish carved oak Arts & Crafts 'Green Man' desk, circa 1880. The Green Man design

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1880s Scottish Arts and Crafts Scottish Antique Oak Dresser

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Oak

18th Century Oak Dresser
18th Century Oak Dresser

18th Century Oak Dresser

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H 31.5 in W 85.5 in D 20 in

18th Century Oak Dresser

Located in Millwood, VA

This is an early Scottish oak dresser with superb patina. With an overhanging top above four

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18th Century and Earlier Scottish Scottish Antique Oak Dresser

Georgian Dresser Large Oak Sideboard, Scotland, 1780s
Georgian Dresser Large Oak Sideboard, Scotland, 1780s

Georgian Dresser Large Oak Sideboard, Scotland, 1780s

Located in Vancouver, BC

Georgian dresser large oak sideboard, Scotland, 1780s, B887 Scotland, 1780s Solid oak

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1780s Scottish George III Scottish Antique Oak Dresser

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Oak

Antique Vanity, Antique Oak Dresser, Jacobean Revival, Tiger Oak, Scotland
Antique Vanity, Antique Oak Dresser, Jacobean Revival, Tiger Oak, Scotland

Antique Vanity, Antique Oak Dresser, Jacobean Revival, Tiger Oak, Scotland

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique vanity, Antique oak dresser, Jacobean revival, tiger oak, Scotland 1910, antique furniture

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1910s Scottish Scottish Antique Oak Dresser

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Oak

Antique Vanity, Antique Oak Dresser, Jacobean Revival, Tiger Oak, Scotland
Antique Vanity, Antique Oak Dresser, Jacobean Revival, Tiger Oak, Scotland

Antique Vanity, Antique Oak Dresser, Jacobean Revival, Tiger Oak, Scotland

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique vanity, antique oak dresser, Jacobean revival, tiger oak, Scotland 1910, antique furniture

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1910s Scottish Scottish Antique Oak Dresser

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Oak

Antique Welsh Dresser, Plate Rack Oak, Scotland 1920, 1643
Antique Welsh Dresser, Plate Rack Oak, Scotland 1920, 1643

Antique Welsh Dresser, Plate Rack Oak, Scotland 1920, 1643

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique welsh dresser, plate rack oak, Scotland 1920, antique furniture 1643 Scotland, 1920

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1910s Scottish Victorian Scottish Antique Oak Dresser

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Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Inlaid Oak Dresser, Chest of Drawers, Scotland 1910, B2170
Antique Arts & Crafts Inlaid Oak Dresser, Chest of Drawers, Scotland 1910, B2170

Antique Arts & Crafts Inlaid Oak Dresser, Chest of Drawers, Scotland 1910, B2170

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique Arts & Crafts inlaid oak dresser, chest of drawers, Scotland, 1910 Scotland, 1910 Solid

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1910s Scottish Arts and Crafts Scottish Antique Oak Dresser

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Oak

Victorian Oak Welsh Dresser
Victorian Oak Welsh Dresser

Victorian Oak Welsh Dresser

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H 73 in W 57 in D 20 in

Victorian Oak Welsh Dresser

Located in Vancouver, BC

Beautiful well proportioned oak Welsh dresser, the projected moulded cornice above two (2) open

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19th Century Scottish Scottish Antique Oak Dresser

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Brass

George III  period oak welsh dresser
George III  period oak welsh dresser

George III period oak welsh dresser

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H 80 in W 72 in D 18.325 in

George III period oak welsh dresser

Located in Houston, TX

George III period oak welsh dresser cross-banded with mahogany having an open plate rack above the

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18th Century and Earlier Scottish Scottish Antique Oak Dresser

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Oak, Mahogany

Antique Oak Mirror, Carved Oak Bevelled Wall Mirror, Scotland 1910, H1130
Antique Oak Mirror, Carved Oak Bevelled Wall Mirror, Scotland 1910, H1130

Antique Oak Mirror, Carved Oak Bevelled Wall Mirror, Scotland 1910, H1130

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique Oak Mirror, Carved Oak Bevelled Wall Mirror, Antique Furniture, Scotland 1910, H1130

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1910s Scottish Scottish Antique Oak Dresser

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Mirror, Oak

Antique Victorian Carved Oaks Over Mantle Bevelled Mirror, Scotland 1880
Antique Victorian Carved Oaks Over Mantle Bevelled Mirror, Scotland 1880

Antique Victorian Carved Oaks Over Mantle Bevelled Mirror, Scotland 1880

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique Victorian Carved Oaks Over Mantle Bevelled mirror, Scotland 1880, H878 $475 as is

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19th Century Scottish Scottish Antique Oak Dresser

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Mirror, Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Secretary Drop Front Desk Bookcase Scotland 1910 H1137
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Secretary Drop Front Desk Bookcase Scotland 1910 H1137

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Secretary Drop Front Desk Bookcase Scotland 1910 H1137

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Secretary Drop Front Desk Bookcase Scotland 1910 H1137 Scotland 1910

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1910s Scottish Arts and Crafts Scottish Antique Oak Dresser

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Oak

Antique Vanity Desk, Victorian Marble Top Washstand, Scotland 1900, B1437A
Antique Vanity Desk, Victorian Marble Top Washstand, Scotland 1900, B1437A

Antique Vanity Desk, Victorian Marble Top Washstand, Scotland 1900, B1437A

Located in Vancouver, BC

, Antique Furniture, B1437A Scotland 1900 Solid Oak Construction Original Finish Framed Back with Original

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Early 1900s Scottish Victorian Scottish Antique Oak Dresser

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Oak

Oak Barley Twist Dressing Chest / Vanity
Oak Barley Twist Dressing Chest / Vanity

Oak Barley Twist Dressing Chest / Vanity

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H 62 in W 42 in D 20 in

Oak Barley Twist Dressing Chest / Vanity

Located in Vancouver, BC

Early 20th century oak swing mirror dressing table with two (2) small drawers above two (2) large

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Early 20th Century Scottish Scottish Antique Oak Dresser

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Brass

B432 Large Victorian Ornately Carved Oak Secretary, Slope Front Desk, Bureau
B432 Large Victorian Ornately Carved Oak Secretary, Slope Front Desk, Bureau

B432 Large Victorian Ornately Carved Oak Secretary, Slope Front Desk, Bureau

Located in Vancouver, BC

Scotland, 1880. All original finish, dark oak stain, solid oak carved slope front, fitted interior

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1880s Scottish Scottish Antique Oak Dresser

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Oak

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

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Early 1900s Scottish Rustic Scottish Antique Oak Dresser

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Oak

Oak Welsh Dresser, Buffet + Hutch, Scotland 1920, B602
Oak Welsh Dresser, Buffet + Hutch, Scotland 1920, B602

Oak Welsh Dresser, Buffet + Hutch, Scotland 1920, B602

Located in Vancouver, BC

Oak welsh dresser, buffet + hutch, Scotland 1920, B602 Scotland 1920 Solid Oak Original finish

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1920s Scottish Scottish Antique Oak Dresser

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Oak

Petite Scottish Antique Oak Dresser or Sideboard
Petite Scottish Antique Oak Dresser or Sideboard

Petite Scottish Antique Oak Dresser or Sideboard

Located in Vancouver, BC

Scotland 1790 Solid oak construction Original finish Rectangular top Two raised panel drawers

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1790s Scottish Georgian Scottish Antique Oak Dresser

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Oak

Antique Oak Welsh Dresser, Sideboard, Buffet + Hutch, Scotland 1920
Antique Oak Welsh Dresser, Sideboard, Buffet + Hutch, Scotland 1920

Antique Oak Welsh Dresser, Sideboard, Buffet + Hutch, Scotland 1920

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique Oak Welsh dresser, sideboard, buffet + Hutch, Scotland 1920, H737 Scotland 1920 Solid

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Early 20th Century Scottish Scottish Antique Oak Dresser

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Oak

Antique Oak Welsh Dresser, Buffet Sideboard, Scotland, 1920, B2387
Antique Oak Welsh Dresser, Buffet Sideboard, Scotland, 1920, B2387

Antique Oak Welsh Dresser, Buffet Sideboard, Scotland, 1920, B2387

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique oak Welsh dresser, buffet sideboard, Scotland 1920, B2387 Scotland 1920 Solid oak

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1920s Scottish Scottish Antique Oak Dresser

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Oak

Antique Oak Welsh Dresser / Plate Back, Scotland, 1920, B1676
Antique Oak Welsh Dresser / Plate Back, Scotland, 1920, B1676

Antique Oak Welsh Dresser / Plate Back, Scotland, 1920, B1676

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique oak welsh dresser / plate back, Scotland, 1920, B1676 Scotland, 1920 Solid oak

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1920s Scottish Scottish Antique Oak Dresser

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Oak

Antique Oak Welsh Potboard Dresser, Sideboard Buffet, Scotland 1920, B2162
Antique Oak Welsh Potboard Dresser, Sideboard Buffet, Scotland 1920, B2162

Antique Oak Welsh Potboard Dresser, Sideboard Buffet, Scotland 1920, B2162

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique oak welsh potboard dresser, sideboard buffet, Scotland 1920, B2162 Scotland 1920 Solid

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1920s Scottish Scottish Antique Oak Dresser

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Oak

Vintage Oak Welsh Dresser, Buffet, Hutch, Sideboard, Scotland 1910, H998
Vintage Oak Welsh Dresser, Buffet, Hutch, Sideboard, Scotland 1910, H998

Vintage Oak Welsh Dresser, Buffet, Hutch, Sideboard, Scotland 1910, H998

Located in Vancouver, BC

Vintage Oak Welsh Dresser, Buffet, Hutch, Sideboard, Scotland 1910, H998 Solid Oak Original finish

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1910s Scottish Scottish Antique Oak Dresser

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Oak

Antique Oak Sideboard, Barley Twist Welsh Dresser, Buffet, Scotland, 1910
Antique Oak Sideboard, Barley Twist Welsh Dresser, Buffet, Scotland, 1910

Antique Oak Sideboard, Barley Twist Welsh Dresser, Buffet, Scotland, 1910

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique oak sideboard, barley twist welsh dresser, buffet, Scotland 1910, B2850 Scotland 1910

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1910s Scottish Scottish Antique Oak Dresser

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Oak

Ant. Georgian Inlaid Oak Welsh Dresser, Country Kitchen, Scotland 1810, H679
Ant. Georgian Inlaid Oak Welsh Dresser, Country Kitchen, Scotland 1810, H679

Ant. Georgian Inlaid Oak Welsh Dresser, Country Kitchen, Scotland 1810, H679

Located in Vancouver, BC

Ant. Georgian Inlaid oak Welsh dresser, Country Kitchen dresser, Scotland 1810, H679 Scotland 1810

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Early 19th Century Scottish Scottish Antique Oak Dresser

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Oak

Antique Welsh Dresser, Inlaid Carved Oak, Sideboard, Scotland 1920, B1744
Antique Welsh Dresser, Inlaid Carved Oak, Sideboard, Scotland 1920, B1744

Antique Welsh Dresser, Inlaid Carved Oak, Sideboard, Scotland 1920, B1744

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique welsh dresser, inlaid carved oak, sideboard, Scotland 1920, Antique Furniture, B1744

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1920s Scottish Scottish Antique Oak Dresser

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Oak

Antique Scottish Oak Welsh Dresser, Sideboard, Buffet with Plate Rails
Antique Scottish Oak Welsh Dresser, Sideboard, Buffet with Plate Rails

Antique Scottish Oak Welsh Dresser, Sideboard, Buffet with Plate Rails

Located in Vancouver, BC

Scotland, 1890. Solid oak, original finish. Traditional top with open plate rack. Base with

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1890s Scottish Scottish Antique Oak Dresser

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Oak

Antique Victorian Oak Marble Top Washstand, Dresser, Scotland 1900, B660
Antique Victorian Oak Marble Top Washstand, Dresser, Scotland 1900, B660

Antique Victorian Oak Marble Top Washstand, Dresser, Scotland 1900, B660

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique Victorian oak marble top washstand, dresser, Scotland 1900, B660 Scotland 1900 Solid

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Early 1900s Scottish Victorian Scottish Antique Oak Dresser

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Marble

Antique Victorian Carved Oak Welsh Dresser, Green Man, Scotland 1880, H1039
Antique Victorian Carved Oak Welsh Dresser, Green Man, Scotland 1880, H1039

Antique Victorian Carved Oak Welsh Dresser, Green Man, Scotland 1880, H1039

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique Victorian Carved Oak Welsh Dresser, Green Man, Buffet Hutch Sideboard, Scotland 1880, H1039

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1880s Scottish Victorian Scottish Antique Oak Dresser

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Oak

Antique Oak Dresser, Welsh Buffet, Hutch, and Sideboard, Scotland 1900, H1040
Antique Oak Dresser, Welsh Buffet, Hutch, and Sideboard, Scotland 1900, H1040

Antique Oak Dresser, Welsh Buffet, Hutch, and Sideboard, Scotland 1900, H1040

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique Oak Dresser, Welsh Sideboard, Buffet and Hutch, Antique Furniture, Scotland 1900, H1040

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Early 1900s Scottish Scottish Antique Oak Dresser

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Oak

Antique Oak Welsh Dresser, Sideboard, Buffet and Hutch, Scotland 1910, H799
Antique Oak Welsh Dresser, Sideboard, Buffet and Hutch, Scotland 1910, H799

Antique Oak Welsh Dresser, Sideboard, Buffet and Hutch, Scotland 1910, H799

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique Oak Welsh dresser, sideboard, buffet and Hutch, Scotland 1910, H799 Scotland 1910 Solid

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Early 20th Century Scottish Scottish Antique Oak Dresser

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Oak

Antique Welsh Dresser, Plate Rack, Carved Oak, Scotland 1920, B1746
Antique Welsh Dresser, Plate Rack, Carved Oak, Scotland 1920, B1746

Antique Welsh Dresser, Plate Rack, Carved Oak, Scotland 1920, B1746

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique welsh dresser, plate rack, carved oak, Scotland 1920, B1746 Scotland, 1920 solid oak with

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1920s Scottish Scottish Antique Oak Dresser

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Oak

Antique Welsh Dresser, Carved Oak, 18th Century Sideboard, Scotland, 1790
Antique Welsh Dresser, Carved Oak, 18th Century Sideboard, Scotland, 1790

Antique Welsh Dresser, Carved Oak, 18th Century Sideboard, Scotland, 1790

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique welsh dresser, carved oak, 18th century sideboard, Scotland 1790, antique furniture, B1527

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1790s Scottish Scottish Antique Oak Dresser

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Oak

Antique Scottish Petite Oak Welsh Dresser, Buffet and Hutch, Sideboard
Antique Scottish Petite Oak Welsh Dresser, Buffet and Hutch, Sideboard

Antique Scottish Petite Oak Welsh Dresser, Buffet and Hutch, Sideboard

Located in Vancouver, BC

- Scotland, 1910 - Solid oak construction - Separates into top and bottom - Original finish

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Early 20th Century Scottish Scottish Antique Oak Dresser

Antique Tiger Oak 3-Piece Bedroom Suite Armoire Vanity Dresser Scotland, 1910
Antique Tiger Oak 3-Piece Bedroom Suite Armoire Vanity Dresser Scotland, 1910

Antique Tiger Oak 3-Piece Bedroom Suite Armoire Vanity Dresser Scotland, 1910

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique tiger oak 3-piece bedroom suite armoire vanity dresser Scotland 1910, B2184 Scotland

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1910s Scottish Scottish Antique Oak Dresser

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Walnut

17th Century Style Oak Welsh Dresser
17th Century Style Oak Welsh Dresser

17th Century Style Oak Welsh Dresser

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H 71 in W 57 in D 18 in

17th Century Style Oak Welsh Dresser

Located in Vancouver, BC

17th century oak Welsh dresser, the projected moulded cornice over pierced shaped apron, open

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Early 20th Century Scottish Scottish Antique Oak Dresser

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Oak

Antique Victorian Walnut Linen Press, Dresser, Closet, Scotland 1880, H228
Antique Victorian Walnut Linen Press, Dresser, Closet, Scotland 1880, H228

Antique Victorian Walnut Linen Press, Dresser, Closet, Scotland 1880, H228

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique Victorian walnut linen press, dresser, closet, Scotland 1880, H228 Scotland 1880 Solid

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Early 1900s Scottish Scottish Antique Oak Dresser

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Oak

Antique Oak Hall Table, Serving Table, Dresser Table, Tiger Oak, 1920, B1249
Antique Oak Hall Table, Serving Table, Dresser Table, Tiger Oak, 1920, B1249

Antique Oak Hall Table, Serving Table, Dresser Table, Tiger Oak, 1920, B1249

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique oak hall table, serving table, dresser table, tiger oak, Scotland 1920, antique furniture

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1920s Scottish Scottish Antique Oak Dresser

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Oak

Early 19th Century Oak Housekeeper Cupboard, Cabinet, Bookcase, Dresser
Early 19th Century Oak Housekeeper Cupboard, Cabinet, Bookcase, Dresser

Early 19th Century Oak Housekeeper Cupboard, Cabinet, Bookcase, Dresser

Located in Vancouver, BC

A quality antique Georgian Housekeeper Cabinet with moulded dentil cornice above two blank doors enclosing three adjustable shelves. Below: three small drawers above three long draw...

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19th Century Scottish Georgian Scottish Antique Oak Dresser

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Brass

Very Large Early 20th Century Oak Welsh Dresser, Buffet, Hutch
Very Large Early 20th Century Oak Welsh Dresser, Buffet, Hutch

Very Large Early 20th Century Oak Welsh Dresser, Buffet, Hutch

Located in Vancouver, BC

An impressive Oak Welsh Dresser with an Arts & Crafts design. The projected carved cornice above

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Early 20th Century Scottish Scottish Antique Oak Dresser

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Metal

Antique Oak Dresser, Scottish Arts and Crafts Dresser, Scotland 1910s, B1336
Antique Oak Dresser, Scottish Arts and Crafts Dresser, Scotland 1910s, B1336

Antique Oak Dresser, Scottish Arts and Crafts Dresser, Scotland 1910s, B1336

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique oak dresser, scottish arts and crafts dresser, chest of drawers, Scotland, 1910s, antique

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1910s Scottish Scottish Antique Oak Dresser

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Oak

Antique Dresser Base, Oak Dresser Base, Sideboard, Cupboard, Scotland, 1780
Antique Dresser Base, Oak Dresser Base, Sideboard, Cupboard, Scotland, 1780

Antique Dresser Base, Oak Dresser Base, Sideboard, Cupboard, Scotland, 1780

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique dresser base, oak dresser base, sideboard, cupboard, Scotland 1780, antique furniture

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1780s Scottish Scottish Antique Oak Dresser

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Oak

Antique Oak Dresser Base, Georgian Sideboard, Scotland, 1790
Antique Oak Dresser Base, Georgian Sideboard, Scotland, 1790

Antique Oak Dresser Base, Georgian Sideboard, Scotland, 1790

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique oak dresser base, Georgian sideboard, Antique Furniture, Scotland 1790, B1668 Scotland

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1790s Scottish Georgian Scottish Antique Oak Dresser

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Oak

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Scottish Antique Oak Dresser For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Scottish antique oak dresser available at 1stDibs. Each Scottish antique oak dresser for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and metal. There are many kinds of the Scottish antique oak dresser you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A Scottish antique oak dresser is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Georgian and Arts and Crafts styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Scottish Antique Oak Dresser?

The average selling price for a Scottish antique oak dresser at 1stDibs is $2,150, while they’re typically $600 on the low end and $22,500 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.

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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