{"product_id":"antique-oak-dresser-base-sideboard-c-1800","title":"Antique Oak Dresser Base Sideboard c.1800","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA handsome antique Georgian oak dresser base dating from circa 1800, displaying the honest construction, rich colour and naturally developed patina associated with early English country furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConstructed predominantly from solid oak, the dresser has a broad rectangular top above three useful frieze drawers and a substantial panelled lower section, providing excellent storage while retaining the restrained architectural character of Georgian furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAntique Georgian oak dresser base\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDating from circa 1800\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEnglish country furniture\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePredominantly solid oak construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThree frieze drawers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeriod-style brass handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDecorative brass escutcheons\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePanelled cupboard doors\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCentral fielded-panel section\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUseful internal shelved storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRich warm oak colour and patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePractical shallow depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCraftsmanship \u0026amp; Detail\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe dresser has developed an attractive warm surface through more than two centuries of age and use, with natural variation in colour, grain and patination giving the piece considerable visual character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper section incorporates three drawers arranged beneath the broad top, each fitted with brass handles and escutcheons. Below, the substantial façade is centred by a fielded panel and flanked by two panelled cupboard doors opening to reveal useful internal shelved storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe deeply moulded cupboard panels allow the natural grain of the oak to provide much of the decoration, while simple moulded edges, straight supports and restrained proportions give the dresser the architectural simplicity associated with Georgian country furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt only 46 cm deep, the dresser is particularly versatile for an antique of this width. It would work exceptionally well as a dining-room sideboard, kitchen dresser base, hallway cabinet, serving piece or practical storage unit where floor space is limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Georgian country furniture with good colour and visible age remains highly sought after by collectors and interior designers. Pieces such as this combine genuine period craftsmanship with practical everyday storage and have a timeless quality that works equally well in traditional and more contemporary interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hawkins Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64229891735929,"sku":null,"price":950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/6633\/8937\/files\/DSCF7680.jpg?v=1786544985","url":"https:\/\/hawkinsantiques.com\/products\/antique-oak-dresser-base-sideboard-c-1800","provider":"Hawkins Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}