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18th Century Oak Potboard Dresser Base
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th century oak potboard dresser base, the rectangular top having a reeded edge above a
Category

Antique 1790s English George III Dressers

Materials

Oak

18th Century Oak Potboard Dresser Base
18th Century Oak Potboard Dresser Base

18th Century Oak Potboard Dresser Base

$4,595
18th Century Welsh Oak Pot Board Dresser Server
Located in Staffordshire, GB
18th century welsh oak pot board dresser server. Two plank oak plank top, 3 central drawers, a
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Welsh Dressers

Materials

Oak

18th Century Welsh Oak Pot Board Dresser Server
18th Century Welsh Oak Pot Board Dresser Server

18th Century Welsh Oak Pot Board Dresser Server

$5,143
18th Century English Oak Dresser and Rack
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Superb quality dresser and rack, circa 1780. Of good color and patina, this dresser is of lovely
Category

Antique Late 18th Century British George III Dressers

Materials

Oak

18th Century English Oak Dresser and Rack
18th Century English Oak Dresser and Rack

18th Century English Oak Dresser and Rack

$5,966
18th Century Antique Oak Welsh Dresser and Plate Rack
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine 18th century antique oak Welsh dresser and plate rack having an original plate rack and
Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Dressers

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Antique Oak Welsh Dresser and Plate Rack
18th Century Antique Oak Welsh Dresser and Plate Rack

18th Century Antique Oak Welsh Dresser and Plate Rack

$4,423
18th Century Oak Potboard Dresser
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th century oak potboard dresser, the rectangular top above a selection of five drawers with brass
Category

Antique 1780s English Georgian Dressers

18th Century Oak Potboard Dresser
18th Century Oak Potboard Dresser

18th Century Oak Potboard Dresser

$4,595
Late 18th-Early 19th Century Georgian English Oak Dresser
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 18th-early 19th century oak dresser, English. Late Georgian period. The upper shelf section
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Dressers

Materials

Brass

Late 18th-Early 19th Century Georgian English Oak Dresser
Late 18th-Early 19th Century Georgian English Oak Dresser

Late 18th-Early 19th Century Georgian English Oak Dresser

$4,800
18th Century English Oak and Sycamore Dresser Base
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th century English oak and sycamore dresser base, 1780 Dimensions: 77 inches (196 cms) wide
Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Dressers

Materials

Oak, Sycamore

18th Century English Oak and Sycamore Dresser Base
18th Century English Oak and Sycamore Dresser Base

18th Century English Oak and Sycamore Dresser Base

$3,086
18th Century George II Period Oak Dresser Base
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A mid 18th century, George II period oak dresser base, of good colour, the rectangular three plank
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century British George II Dressers

Materials

Brass

18th Century George II Period Oak Dresser Base
18th Century George II Period Oak Dresser Base

18th Century George II Period Oak Dresser Base

$5,623
Antique 18th Century Quality Oak Pot Board Dresser Base
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique 18th century quality oak pot board dresser base having a quality oak rectangular shaped top
Category

Antique 18th Century English Dressers

Materials

Oak

Antique 18th Century Quality Oak Pot Board Dresser Base
Antique 18th Century Quality Oak Pot Board Dresser Base

Antique 18th Century Quality Oak Pot Board Dresser Base

$4,108
English 18th Century Fiddle Form Oak Dresser Base with Pot Board Below
Located in Atlanta, GA
English 18th Century Fiddle Form Oak Dresser Base with Pot Board Below
Category

Antique 18th Century English Dressers

Materials

Oak

English 18th Century Fiddle Form Oak Dresser Base with Pot Board Below
English 18th Century Fiddle Form Oak Dresser Base with Pot Board Below

English 18th Century Fiddle Form Oak Dresser Base with Pot Board Below

$6,450
18th Century English Long Dresser Base / Server in Oak with 3 Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century English Long Dresser Base / Server in Oak with 3 Drawers, Serpentine Apron & Lower
Category

Antique 18th Century English Dressers

Materials

Oak

18th Century English Long Dresser Base / Server in Oak with 3 Drawers
18th Century English Long Dresser Base / Server in Oak with 3 Drawers

18th Century English Long Dresser Base / Server in Oak with 3 Drawers

$6,250
18th Century Antique Quality Oak Dresser Base
Located in Suffolk, GB
18th century antique quality oak dresser base having a quality rectangular shaped top with a
Category

Antique 1780s English Dressers

Materials

Oak

18th Century Antique Quality Oak Dresser Base
18th Century Antique Quality Oak Dresser Base

18th Century Antique Quality Oak Dresser Base

$3,874
Rare 18th Century French Oak Painted Dresser Sideboard
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Beautifully decorated French oak dresser base, circa 1770. Original paint with later orange
Category

Antique Late 18th Century European Renaissance Revival Dressers

Materials

Oak

Rare 18th Century French Oak Painted Dresser Sideboard
Rare 18th Century French Oak Painted Dresser Sideboard

Rare 18th Century French Oak Painted Dresser Sideboard

$9,533
Oak Dresser
Located in Culver City, CA
Large, multi-tiered dresser with a variety of open and closed storage.  
Category

Antique 18th Century Welsh Dressers

Materials

Oak

Oak Dresser
Oak Dresser

Oak Dresser

$10,500
18th C English Oak Dresser Base
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Grand scale 18th C English oak dresser base with a later paint finish. 1740. Dimensions 92.5
Category

Antique 18th Century English George II Dressers

Materials

Oak

18th C English Oak Dresser Base
18th C English Oak Dresser Base

18th C English Oak Dresser Base

$9,135
18th Century Welsh Dresser
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful little 18th C oak and pine Welsh dresser. 1780. Reference: 8266 Dimensions 69.5 inches
Category

Antique 18th Century Welsh Dressers

Materials

Oak, Pine

18th Century Welsh Dresser
18th Century Welsh Dresser

18th Century Welsh Dresser

$6,090
18th Century Welsh Oak Dresser Base or Server with Cabriole Legs
Located in Milford, NH
18th century Welsh dresser base or server featuring three drawers and an apron with two drops all
Category

Antique 18th Century Welsh Georgian Dressers

Materials

Brass

18th Century Welsh Oak Dresser Base or Server with Cabriole Legs
18th Century Welsh Oak Dresser Base or Server with Cabriole Legs

18th Century Welsh Oak Dresser Base or Server with Cabriole Legs

$2,450
Long 18th Century Country Oak Dresser Base A beautiful Country made Oak Dresser
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Long 18th Century Country Oak Dresser Base A beautiful Country made Oak Dresser Base it is made
Category

Antique 1750s Georgian Dressers

Materials

Oak

Long 18th Century Country Oak Dresser Base A beautiful Country made Oak Dresser
Long 18th Century Country Oak Dresser Base A beautiful Country made Oak Dresser

Long 18th Century Country Oak Dresser Base A beautiful Country made Oak Dresser

$5,760
18th Century Oak Potboard Dresser Base
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th century oak potboard dresser base, the rectangular top above a selection six drawers with
Category

Antique 1780s English Georgian Dressers

18th Century Oak Potboard Dresser Base
18th Century Oak Potboard Dresser Base

18th Century Oak Potboard Dresser Base

$4,937
18th Century George III Period Parquetry Oak Dresser Base
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
This late 18th-century Georgian solid oak dresser base is a stunning example of late Georgian
Category

Antique 18th Century British George III Dressers

Materials

Oak

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

18th Century George III Period Parquetry Oak Dresser Base

$4,937
18th C. English Oak Dresser Base / Sideboard
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
18th century English side table / dresser made of oak with a very nice deep dark patina. The
Category

Antique 18th Century Dressers

Materials

Brass

18th C. English Oak Dresser Base / Sideboard
18th C. English Oak Dresser Base / Sideboard

18th C. English Oak Dresser Base / Sideboard

$4,188
Fine 18th Century Antique Oak Welsh Dresser and Plate Rack
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine 18th century antique oak Welsh dresser and plate rack having an original plate rack and
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Dressers

Materials

Oak

Fine 18th Century Antique Oak Welsh Dresser and Plate Rack
Fine 18th Century Antique Oak Welsh Dresser and Plate Rack

Fine 18th Century Antique Oak Welsh Dresser and Plate Rack

$4,046
18th Century Welsh Oak Potboard Dresser and Rack
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality welsh oak dresser and rack, circa 1760. Good rich color and original patination
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Welsh Georgian Dressers

18th Century Welsh Oak Potboard Dresser and Rack
18th Century Welsh Oak Potboard Dresser and Rack

18th Century Welsh Oak Potboard Dresser and Rack

$6,577
Antique 18th Century George III Quality Oak Dresser and Original Rack
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique 18th century George III quality oak dresser and original rack having the original oak plate
Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Dressers

Materials

Oak

Antique 18th Century George III Quality Oak Dresser and Original Rack
Antique 18th Century George III Quality Oak Dresser and Original Rack

Antique 18th Century George III Quality Oak Dresser and Original Rack

$4,793
18th Century English Dresser Base
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good mid 18th century Engish 3 drawer oak dresser base with nice colouring. 1750. Code: 8730
Category

Antique 18th Century English George II Dressers

Materials

Oak

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

18th Century English Dresser Base

$6,090
18th Century Georgian Dresser Base
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Georgian dresser base of oak. Three central drawers with shaped apron and cabriole
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Dressers

Materials

Oak

18th Century Georgian Dresser Base
18th Century Georgian Dresser Base

18th Century Georgian Dresser Base

$4,850
18th Century English Dresser Base
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th century English painted oak dresser base. 1780. Dimensions 83 inches (211 cms) Wide 20
Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Dressers

Materials

Oak

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

18th Century English Dresser Base

$5,692
18th Century Painted Dresser Base
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th century English painted three drawer oak dresser base with lovely cabriole legs and original
Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Dressers

Materials

Oak

18th Century Painted Dresser Base
18th Century Painted Dresser Base

18th Century Painted Dresser Base

$5,349
18th Century West Country Dresser
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good 18th C painted oak West Country dresser with silhouette legs and original blue paint on back
Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Dressers

Materials

Oak

18th Century West Country Dresser
18th Century West Country Dresser

18th Century West Country Dresser

$6,035
18th Century Oak Cupboard Dresser and Rack
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th century oak cupboard dresser and rack, having a panelled plate rack sitting on a cupboard base
Category

Antique 1770s English Georgian Dressers

18th Century Oak Cupboard Dresser and Rack
18th Century Oak Cupboard Dresser and Rack

18th Century Oak Cupboard Dresser and Rack

$4,046
Large Antique 18th Century George III Quality Oak Dresser and Rack
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large antique 18th century George III quality oak dresser and rack having a large plate rack with
Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Dressers

Materials

Oak

Large Antique 18th Century George III Quality Oak Dresser and Rack
Large Antique 18th Century George III Quality Oak Dresser and Rack

Large Antique 18th Century George III Quality Oak Dresser and Rack

$6,165
EARLY 18TH CENTURY DRESSER. OUTSTANDING COLOR.
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
A lovely honest early 18th century dresser, beautiful colour
Category

English Dressers

Materials

Oak

EARLY 18TH CENTURY DRESSER. OUTSTANDING COLOR.
EARLY 18TH CENTURY DRESSER. OUTSTANDING COLOR.

EARLY 18TH CENTURY DRESSER. OUTSTANDING COLOR.

$7,000
18th Century English Dresser Base
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small 18th C English painted oak geometric dresser base. 1780. Dimensions 61.5 inches (156 cms
Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Dressers

Materials

Oak

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

18th Century English Dresser Base

$3,566
18th Century English Dresser Base
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 18th C English painted oak five drawer dresser base. 1780. Dimensions 72.5 inches (184 cms
Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Dressers

Materials

Oak

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

18th Century English Dresser Base

$5,006
18th Century Painted Dresser Base
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good 18th C English painted oak dresser base. 1780. Reference: 7505 Dimensions 72 inches (183 cms
Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Dressers

Materials

Oak

18th Century Painted Dresser Base
18th Century Painted Dresser Base

18th Century Painted Dresser Base

$4,567
18th Century, Carved Oak Dresser with Tree of Life Carvings
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
This is a superb and unusually large piece of Period Oak Furniture, the top section has central
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Gothic Dressers

Materials

Oak

18th Century, Carved Oak Dresser with Tree of Life Carvings
18th Century, Carved Oak Dresser with Tree of Life Carvings

18th Century, Carved Oak Dresser with Tree of Life Carvings

$4,046
18th Century English Painted Dresser
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good 18th C English painted oak dresser with a fretwork rack. 1780. Shelf depth is 3.5
Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Dressers

Materials

Oak

18th Century English Painted Dresser
18th Century English Painted Dresser

18th Century English Painted Dresser

$7,612
18th Century English Dresser Base
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
18th C English painted dresser base of small size. 1780. Dimensions 59.5 inches (151 cms) Wide
Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Dressers

Materials

Oak

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

18th Century English Dresser Base

$4,512
Antique Dresser Base, Early 18th Century, English, Oak, Sideboard, circa 1700
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique dresser base from the early 18th century. An English, oak sideboard dating to
Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Jacobean Dressers

Materials

Oak

Antique Dresser Base, Early 18th Century, English, Oak, Sideboard, circa 1700
Antique Dresser Base, Early 18th Century, English, Oak, Sideboard, circa 1700

Antique Dresser Base, Early 18th Century, English, Oak, Sideboard, circa 1700

$4,937
18th Century Painted Dresser Base
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good 18th century English painted three drawer dresser base on cabriole legs and original brass
Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Dressers

Materials

Oak

18th Century Painted Dresser Base
18th Century Painted Dresser Base

18th Century Painted Dresser Base

$4,951
Antique Dresser Base, Early 18th Century, English, Oak, Sideboard, circa 1700
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique dresser base from the early 18th century. An English, oak sideboard dating to
Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Country Dressers

Materials

Oak

Antique Dresser Base, Early 18th Century, English, Oak, Sideboard, circa 1700
Antique Dresser Base, Early 18th Century, English, Oak, Sideboard, circa 1700

Antique Dresser Base, Early 18th Century, English, Oak, Sideboard, circa 1700

$4,841
Antique 18th Century Quality Oak Dresser Base with Original Brass Handle
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique 18th century George III quality oak dresser base with original brass handle & escutcheons
Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Dressers

Materials

Brass

Antique 18th Century Quality Oak Dresser Base with Original Brass Handle
Antique 18th Century Quality Oak Dresser Base with Original Brass Handle

Antique 18th Century Quality Oak Dresser Base with Original Brass Handle

$6,069
18th Century Antique Oak Welsh Diadarn
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
18TH CENTURY ANTIQUE OAK WELSH DIADARN FINE WELSH DIADARN IN EXCELLENT CONDITION, 3
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Welsh Dressers

Materials

Oak

18th Century Antique Oak Welsh Diadarn
18th Century Antique Oak Welsh Diadarn

18th Century Antique Oak Welsh Diadarn

$6,950
18th Century Narrow Welsh Dresser Base
Located in Houston, TX
Superb example of the classic late 18th century North Wales cupboard dresser base, circa 1790
Category

Antique 18th Century Great Britain (UK) Dressers

Materials

Oak

18th Century Narrow Welsh Dresser Base
18th Century Narrow Welsh Dresser Base

18th Century Narrow Welsh Dresser Base

$15,750
Late 18th C. Carmarthenshire Oak High Dresser
Located in New York, NY
Carmarthen Valley, Wales C. 1780. Handpicked by the buyers at Ann-Morris, Inc.
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Dressers

Materials

Oak

Late 18th C. Carmarthenshire Oak High Dresser
Late 18th C. Carmarthenshire Oak High Dresser

Late 18th C. Carmarthenshire Oak High Dresser

$6,500
18th Century Welsh Potboard Dresser Base
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty 18th century Welsh oak potboard dresser base on turned legs. 1780. Code: 8853 Dimensions
Category

Antique 18th Century Welsh Dressers

Materials

Oak

18th Century Welsh Potboard Dresser Base
18th Century Welsh Potboard Dresser Base

18th Century Welsh Potboard Dresser Base

$5,335
Large 18th Century Painted Dresser Base
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large 18th century English painted oak dresser base. 1760. Code: 8818 Dimensions: W: 82.5" (209.6
Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Dressers

Materials

Oak

Large 18th Century Painted Dresser Base
Large 18th Century Painted Dresser Base

Large 18th Century Painted Dresser Base

$5,328
18th Century Welsh Pot Board Dresser
Located in Staffordshire, GB
18th century welsh pot board dresser A diminutive and rustic 18th century welsh mixed oak, ash and
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Welsh Dressers

Materials

Ash, Oak, Pine

18th Century Welsh Pot Board Dresser
18th Century Welsh Pot Board Dresser

18th Century Welsh Pot Board Dresser

$5,102
Georgian Oak Dresser Base, 18th Century English Green Man Sideboard, circa 1790
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a Georgian oak dresser base from the 18th century. An English 'green man' sideboard dating
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Dressers

Materials

Oak

Georgian Oak Dresser Base, 18th Century English Green Man Sideboard, circa 1790
Georgian Oak Dresser Base, 18th Century English Green Man Sideboard, circa 1790

Georgian Oak Dresser Base, 18th Century English Green Man Sideboard, circa 1790

$4,080
18th Century English Breakfront Dresser Base
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Narrow 18th C painted English breakfront dresser base. 1790. Dimensions 81 inches (206 cms
Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Dressers

Materials

Oak

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

18th Century English Breakfront Dresser Base

$6,090
Georgian 18th Century Potboard Dresser Base
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Attractive And Very Good Quality Late 18th Century, George III Period, Oak Dresser Base Of Good
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Dressers

Materials

Oak

Georgian 18th Century Potboard Dresser Base
Georgian 18th Century Potboard Dresser Base

Georgian 18th Century Potboard Dresser Base

$7,201
Antique 18th Century Elm Cupboard Dresser
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A charming 18th century elm dresser of exceptionally rich color and patina, the superbly figured
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Country Dressers

Materials

Elm, Oak

Antique 18th Century Elm Cupboard Dresser
Antique 18th Century Elm Cupboard Dresser

Antique 18th Century Elm Cupboard Dresser

$6,515
Late 18th Century Antique Rococo Oak Chest of Drawers Dresser Painted Blue
Located in Round Top, TX
(and touches of white) paint perfectly distressed to add grace to the large oak chest. The drawers are
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Danish Dressers

Materials

Wood, Oak

Late 18th Century Antique Rococo Oak Chest of Drawers Dresser Painted Blue
Late 18th Century Antique Rococo Oak Chest of Drawers Dresser Painted Blue

Late 18th Century Antique Rococo Oak Chest of Drawers Dresser Painted Blue

$5,000
Yorkshire Oak Dresser
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large 18th century Yorkshire dresser made from oak with nine working drawers, 1790 The height is
Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Dressers

Materials

Oak

Yorkshire Oak Dresser
Yorkshire Oak Dresser

Yorkshire Oak Dresser

$4,108
English Oak Dresser
Located in Nantucket, MA
very fine oak dresser
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Dressers

Materials

Brass

English Oak Dresser
English Oak Dresser

English Oak Dresser

$9,500
Welsh Paneled Dresser Console or Sideboard of Oak from the 18th c.
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome Welsh paneled dresser base or console server from the Georgian era, featuring a handsome
Category

Antique 18th Century Welsh Georgian Dressers

Materials

Brass

Welsh Paneled Dresser Console or Sideboard of Oak from the 18th c.
Welsh Paneled Dresser Console or Sideboard of Oak from the 18th c.

Welsh Paneled Dresser Console or Sideboard of Oak from the 18th c.

$7,895
English Oak Dresser Base
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small 18th century Englsh three drawer oak dresser base with nice colour and original brass handles
Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Dressers

Materials

Oak

English Oak Dresser Base
English Oak Dresser Base

English Oak Dresser Base

$4,958
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18th Century Oak Dresser For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 18th century oak dresser for your home. A 18th century oak dresser — often made from wood, oak and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the 18th century oak dresser you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right 18th century oak dresser, those designed in Georgian, Baroque and Louis XV styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a 18th Century Oak Dresser?

The average selling price for a 18th century oak dresser at 1stDibs is $6,486, while they’re typically $980 on the low end and $45,000 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.

Questions About 18th Century Oak Dresser
  • Did they have wedding rings in the 18th century?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.
  • How did art change in the 18th century?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
  • How do you identify 18th-century furniture?
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    1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
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    At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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