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18th Century Queen Anne Welsh Dresser Base
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century Queen Anne Welsh dresser base.
Category

18th Century and Earlier English Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Wood

Antique 18th Century Queen Anne Welsh Dresser Base
18th Century Queen Anne Welsh Dresser Base

18th Century Queen Anne Welsh Dresser Base

$14,800
19th Century Oak Welsh Dresser Base
Located in Richmond, VA
19th century oak welsh dresser base- two board top over three crossbanded drawers, a carved apron
Category

19th Century Welsh Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak

Antique 19th Century Oak Welsh Dresser Base
19th Century Oak Welsh Dresser Base

19th Century Oak Welsh Dresser Base

$5,900
Large Inlaid Limed Oak Welsh Dresser
Located in Stamford, CT
A large inlaid two part limed oak Welsh dresser with three drawers on top and three bottom doors
Category

Early 19th Century Welsh Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak

Antique Large Inlaid Limed Oak Welsh Dresser
Large Inlaid Limed Oak Welsh Dresser

Large Inlaid Limed Oak Welsh Dresser

$12,400
18th Century Oak Welsh Dresser
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality 18th century oak Welsh dresser, the boarded rack with a shaped frieze
Category

18th Century Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak

Antique 18th Century Oak Welsh Dresser
18th Century Oak Welsh Dresser

18th Century Oak Welsh Dresser

$1,848
American Empire Style Mahogany Welsh Dresser
Located in Astoria, NY
American Empire Style mahogany Welsh dresser, with three shelves to top, one large drawer and two
Category

Early 20th Century American Empire Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Antique American Empire Style Mahogany Welsh Dresser
American Empire Style Mahogany Welsh Dresser

American Empire Style Mahogany Welsh Dresser

$1,800
Antique English Welsh Dresser Base, circa 1790-1820
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Welsh dresser base, circa 1790-1820.
Category

Late 18th Century Welsh Dresser Antique

Antique English Welsh Dresser Base, circa 1790-1820
Antique English Welsh Dresser Base, circa 1790-1820

Antique English Welsh Dresser Base, circa 1790-1820

$5,060
18th Century Oak Welsh Dresser
Located in Huntington, NY
18th Century Oak Welsh dresser, 18th century Welsh potboard dresser of mixed oak, ash and pine with
Category

Mid-18th Century Welsh Country Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Brass

Antique 18th Century Oak Welsh Dresser
18th Century Oak Welsh Dresser

18th Century Oak Welsh Dresser

$5,280
Stunning 18th Century English Welsh Dresser.
Located in Charlottesville, VA
18th Century English Welsh dresser, from an estate in Yorkshire. Having exceptional patina, the
Category

18th Century British Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Wood

Antique Stunning 18th Century English Welsh Dresser.
Stunning 18th Century English Welsh Dresser.

Stunning 18th Century English Welsh Dresser.

$4,800
English Mid-19th Century Oak Welsh Dresser
Located in Kastrup, DK
English Georgian style oak Welsh dresser. Two top shelves / plate rails above three middle drawers
Category

Mid-19th Century English Georgian Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Brass

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

English Mid-19th Century Oak Welsh Dresser

$3,548
19th Century Oak Welsh Dresser
Located in Hudson, NY
A good welsh dresser of nice form and color with original finish and hardware. This very usable
Category

19th Century English Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak

19th Century Oak Welsh Dresser
19th Century Oak Welsh Dresser

19th Century Oak Welsh Dresser

$4,500
George III Welsh Dresser
Located in Sheffield, MA
Oak Welsh Dresser, English. Wonderful proportions, great patina. Keywords: Hutch
Category

19th Century English Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak

George III Welsh Dresser
George III Welsh Dresser

George III Welsh Dresser

$9,800
Handcrafted English Welsh Dresser
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome English handcrafted welsh dresser. Can be done to your specifications. Also just the base
Category

19th Century English Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak, Yew

Handcrafted English Welsh Dresser

Handcrafted English Welsh Dresser

$8,500
18th Century Georgian Welsh Dresser Narrow Console or Sofa
Located in Houston, TX
18th century Georgian welsh dresser base with 3 doors and brass Georgian hardware. Piece in on 4
Category

18th Century English Georgian Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak

18th Century Georgian Welsh Dresser Narrow Console or Sofa
18th Century Georgian Welsh Dresser Narrow Console or Sofa

18th Century Georgian Welsh Dresser Narrow Console or Sofa

$8,500
18th Century Welsh Dresser Base
Located in Charlottesville, VA
This is a handsome welsh dresser base. It makes a wonderful server or hall console.
Category

18th Century British Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Wood

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

18th Century Welsh Dresser Base

$4,800
18th c. Welsh Dresser
Located in Greenwich, CT
An elegant 18th century Welsh dresser having thin body of three drawers over slim legs, the front
Category

18th Century English Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak

18th c. Welsh Dresser
18th c. Welsh Dresser

18th c. Welsh Dresser

$14,900
19th Century Oak Welsh Dresser
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A small scale Welsh Dresser with plate rack. This could also be used without the top.
Category

19th Century British Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak

19th Century Oak Welsh Dresser
19th Century Oak Welsh Dresser

19th Century Oak Welsh Dresser

$3,600
Queen Anne Oak Welsh Dresser
Located in Savannah, GA
Queen Anne Oak Welsh Dresser with Walnut Cross-Banded Doors and Drawer Fronts on Front Cabriole
Category

19th Century English Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak

Queen Anne Oak Welsh Dresser
Queen Anne Oak Welsh Dresser

Queen Anne Oak Welsh Dresser

$9,450
Unusual Small Scale Welsh Dresser
Located in San Francisco, CA
This oak Welsh dresser is a smaller size than typical. Has old if not original finish and old if
Category

18th Century and Earlier Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak

Unusual Small Scale Welsh Dresser
Unusual Small Scale Welsh Dresser

Unusual Small Scale Welsh Dresser

$2,750
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

18th Century English Georgian Welsh Dresser Antique

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

$4,415
Welsh Dresser with Undershelf
Located in Greenwich, CT
A Welsh dresser base/sideboard in oak having a notable shelved base with molded edge and backrail
Category

Late 18th Century Welsh Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak

Welsh Dresser with Undershelf
Welsh Dresser with Undershelf

Welsh Dresser with Undershelf

$12,900
Superb 18thC Oak Welsh Dresser
Located in San Francisco, CA
Exceptional example of an 18th century Welsh dresser base with highly unusual cabriolet legs and
Category

18th Century and Earlier Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak

Superb 18thC Oak Welsh Dresser
Superb 18thC Oak Welsh Dresser

Superb 18thC Oak Welsh Dresser

$7,900
George III oak Welsh dresser
Located in San Francisco, CA
A George III oak Welsh dresser, the plate rack with a molded cornice above 3 shelves, the lower
Category

18th Century and Earlier Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak

George III oak Welsh dresser
George III oak Welsh dresser

George III oak Welsh dresser

$11,500
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

Late 18th Century English Georgian Welsh Dresser Antique

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

$4,039
Welsh Dresser Base With Pierced Apron and Cabriole Legs
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Welsh dresser base with a warm patina, featuring a beautifully shaped and pierced apron. The three
Category

Late 19th Century British Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Brass

Welsh Dresser Base With Pierced Apron and Cabriole Legs
Welsh Dresser Base With Pierced Apron and Cabriole Legs

Welsh Dresser Base With Pierced Apron and Cabriole Legs

$3,800
18th Century Jacobean Welsh Dresser Base
Located in Houston, TX
18th century Jacobean Welsh dresser base with three drawers and a pair of doors below. Beautiful
Category

18th Century English Jacobean Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Wood

18th Century Jacobean Welsh Dresser Base
18th Century Jacobean Welsh Dresser Base

18th Century Jacobean Welsh Dresser Base

$9,800
Welsh Dresser with Scalloped Sides
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine 18th century Welsh dresser having richly molded top over scalloped sides and two rows of
Category

Late 18th Century European Georgian Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak, Bog Wood

Welsh Dresser with Scalloped Sides
Welsh Dresser with Scalloped Sides

Welsh Dresser with Scalloped Sides

$9,500
Early 19th Century English Pine Welsh Dresser
Located in Buchanan, MI
Early 19th century English pine welsh dresser, great color.
Category

19th Century English Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Pine

Early 19th Century English Pine Welsh Dresser
Early 19th Century English Pine Welsh Dresser

Early 19th Century English Pine Welsh Dresser

$4,800
Antique 19th Century Solid Pine Country Style Welsh Dresser, Circa 1850
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A charming antique 19th century solid pine country Welsh dresser, having three drawers over three
Category

Mid-19th Century Welsh Country Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Pine

Antique 19th Century Solid Pine Country Style Welsh Dresser, Circa 1850
Antique 19th Century Solid Pine Country Style Welsh Dresser, Circa 1850

Antique 19th Century Solid Pine Country Style Welsh Dresser, Circa 1850

$3,062
18th Century Pine Welsh Dresser
Located in Bradenton, FL
Very attractive two piece mid 18th century Pine Welsh Dresser. Original hardware and drawer locks
Category

Mid-18th Century English George II Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Pine

18th Century Pine Welsh Dresser
18th Century Pine Welsh Dresser

18th Century Pine Welsh Dresser

$3,995
18th Century Welsh Dresser Base
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Handsome 18th-century Welsh dresser base in rich oak with three drawers above a shaped apron. The
Category

18th Century British Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak

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

18th Century Welsh Dresser Base

$2,800
English Oak Welsh Dresser
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very attractive smaller size English Oak Welsh Dresser with two small cupboards in the top
Category

Late 19th Century English Georgian Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak

English Oak Welsh Dresser
English Oak Welsh Dresser

English Oak Welsh Dresser

$2,800
Unusually Small 18th Century Welsh Dresser.
Located in Middleburg, VA
Unusually Small 18th Century Welsh Dresser. Made of deeply patinated oak, elm, and pine. Plate
Category

18th Century and Earlier English Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak, Elm, Pine

Unusually Small 18th Century Welsh Dresser.
Unusually Small 18th Century Welsh Dresser.

Unusually Small 18th Century Welsh Dresser.

$9,000
Welsh Dresser Console Table of Oak
Located in Austin, TX
A Welsh dresser base or console server from the Georgian-era, c.1790, featuring a handsome
Category

18th Century and Earlier Welsh Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Brass

Welsh Dresser Console Table of Oak
Welsh Dresser Console Table of Oak

Welsh Dresser Console Table of Oak

$12,500
18th Century Oak Welsh Dresser Base
Located in Houston, TX
18th century oak Welsh dresser base with three drawers that have mahogany cross banding along the
Category

Mid-18th Century English Georgian Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Wood

18th Century Oak Welsh Dresser Base
18th Century Oak Welsh Dresser Base

18th Century Oak Welsh Dresser Base

$12,000
18th Century Pine Welsh Dresser
Located in Bradenton, FL
Very attractive two piece mid 18th century Pine Welsh Dresser. Could very well be Colonial New
Category

Mid-18th Century English George II Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Pine

18th Century Pine Welsh Dresser
18th Century Pine Welsh Dresser

18th Century Pine Welsh Dresser

$4,995
Early 20th Century Gothic Golden Oak Welsh Dresser
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Early 20th century Gothic golden oak welsh dresser The dresser has a shelved top beneath the
Category

Early 19th Century George III Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century Gothic Golden Oak Welsh Dresser
Early 20th Century Gothic Golden Oak Welsh Dresser

Early 20th Century Gothic Golden Oak Welsh Dresser

$2,738
Superb 18th C Welsh Dresser with Rack
Located in Greenwich, CT
A very fine 18th C Welsh dresser with molded pilaster supports on rack and beautifully patinated
Category

18th Century and Earlier Welsh Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak

Superb 18th C Welsh Dresser with Rack
Superb 18th C Welsh Dresser with Rack

Superb 18th C Welsh Dresser with Rack

Antique English Lancashire Region Oak Welsh Dresser and Rack with Carved Apron
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
welsh dresser and rack with pierced cornice frieze and shaped and carved apron Standing upon Queen
Category

Mid-19th Century British Queen Anne Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Antique English Lancashire Region Oak Welsh Dresser and Rack with Carved Apron
Antique English Lancashire Region Oak Welsh Dresser and Rack with Carved Apron

Antique English Lancashire Region Oak Welsh Dresser and Rack with Carved Apron

$7,950
Welsh Dresser Base/Cabinet with Inlay Early 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
Welsh dresser base/cabinet with inlay early 19th century.
Category

19th Century European Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak

Welsh Dresser Base/Cabinet with Inlay Early 19th Century
Welsh Dresser Base/Cabinet with Inlay Early 19th Century

Welsh Dresser Base/Cabinet with Inlay Early 19th Century

$6,400
18th Century Country English Oak Welsh Dresser with Cupboard
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Imposing late 18th century country English Georgian period welsh dresser with cupboards and plate
Category

18th Century British Georgian Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Brass

18th Century Country English Oak Welsh Dresser with Cupboard
18th Century Country English Oak Welsh Dresser with Cupboard

18th Century Country English Oak Welsh Dresser with Cupboard

$5,500
Unusual Welsh Dresser Base
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Unusual early 19th century Welsh bleached pine dresser base, 1820. Dimensions: 59.5 inches (151
Category

19th Century Welsh Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Pine

Unusual Welsh Dresser Base
Unusual Welsh Dresser Base

Unusual Welsh Dresser Base

$3,354
Welsh Dresser Console Server on Cabriole Legs
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome Welsh dresser base or console server sideboard from the Georgian-era featuring a
Category

18th Century and Earlier Welsh Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Brass

Welsh Dresser Console Server on Cabriole Legs
Welsh Dresser Console Server on Cabriole Legs

Welsh Dresser Console Server on Cabriole Legs

$10,950
18th Century Welsh Dresser of Impressive Scale
Located in Greenwich, CT
Elegantly proportioned 18th Century Welsh dresser, the richly molded top over scalloped sides and
Category

1780s Welsh Georgian Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak

18th Century Welsh Dresser of Impressive Scale
18th Century Welsh Dresser of Impressive Scale

18th Century Welsh Dresser of Impressive Scale

$18,500
Large Antique Welsh Dresser, British, Oak, Sideboard, Cabinet, William III, 1700
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique welsh dresser. A British, dark stained oak sideboard cabinet, dating to the
Category

Late 17th Century British Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak

Large Antique Welsh Dresser, British, Oak, Sideboard, Cabinet, William III, 1700
Large Antique Welsh Dresser, British, Oak, Sideboard, Cabinet, William III, 1700

Large Antique Welsh Dresser, British, Oak, Sideboard, Cabinet, William III, 1700

$6,024
Early 18th Century Oak Welsh Dresser Base
Located in Suffolk, GB
Early 18th century oak welsh dresser base with four drawers and original brass handles. This
Category

Early 18th Century English Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak

Early 18th Century Oak Welsh Dresser Base
Early 18th Century Oak Welsh Dresser Base

Early 18th Century Oak Welsh Dresser Base

$4,450
George lV period Welsh Dresser / Hutch / Sideboard
Located in Pomona, CA
A fine George IV period Welsh Dresser or Hutch. A two part cabinet with shelves to the top and
Category

Early 1800s English George IV Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak

George lV period Welsh Dresser / Hutch / Sideboard
George lV period Welsh Dresser / Hutch / Sideboard

George lV period Welsh Dresser / Hutch / Sideboard

$4,600
19th Century Pine Welsh Dresser
Located in Mckinney, TX
nicely. The piece has been scrubbed of the original shellacked finish. The Welsh dresser (commonly
Category

Mid-19th Century Welsh High Victorian Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Pine

19th Century Pine Welsh Dresser
19th Century Pine Welsh Dresser

19th Century Pine Welsh Dresser

$2,800
Welsh Dresser Console or Sideboard of Oak
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome Welsh dresser base or console server from the Georgian-era, c.1750, featuring a handsome
Category

18th Century and Earlier Welsh Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Brass

Welsh Dresser Console or Sideboard of Oak
Welsh Dresser Console or Sideboard of Oak

Welsh Dresser Console or Sideboard of Oak

$7,850
Late 18th Century Welsh Dresser with Pot Shelf Base
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 18th century Welsh Dresser with pot shelf base, Wales. Elm & ash. The handsome columns are
Category

Late 18th Century Welsh George III Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Iron

Late 18th Century Welsh Dresser with Pot Shelf Base
Late 18th Century Welsh Dresser with Pot Shelf Base

Late 18th Century Welsh Dresser with Pot Shelf Base

$5,200
18th Century Welsh Dresser with Scalloped Frieze and Apron
Located in Greenwich, CT
Lovely 18th Century oak Welsh dresser or sideboard with rack, the rack with scalloped frieze over
Category

18th Century and Earlier Welsh Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak

18th Century Welsh Dresser with Scalloped Frieze and Apron
18th Century Welsh Dresser with Scalloped Frieze and Apron

18th Century Welsh Dresser with Scalloped Frieze and Apron

Welsh Dresser Cupboard of Oak
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome Welsh cupboard dresser of oak featuring a moulded canopy top with decorative ogee over a
Category

19th Century Welsh Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Brass

Welsh Dresser Cupboard of Oak
Welsh Dresser Cupboard of Oak

Welsh Dresser Cupboard of Oak

$11,500
Welsh dresser
Located in Greenwich, CT
18th Century Welsh oak dresser with open rack over serving top, the base with three drawers and
Category

18th Century and Earlier Welsh Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak

Welsh dresser
Welsh dresser

Welsh dresser

Late 18th Century Welsh Dresser
Located in Charlottesville, VA
This is a beautiful inlaid dresser base. They make great hall consoles.
Category

Late 18th Century British Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Wood

Late 18th Century Welsh Dresser
Late 18th Century Welsh Dresser

Late 18th Century Welsh Dresser

$3,600
Scrubbed Pine Vintage Welsh Dresser
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Simple and pure, beautiful utilitarian country dresser with 3 large drawers, two small drawers at
Category

19th Century American Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Pine

Scrubbed Pine Vintage Welsh Dresser
Scrubbed Pine Vintage Welsh Dresser

Scrubbed Pine Vintage Welsh Dresser

$1,800
Antique English Welsh Dresser Buffet Sideboard Jacobean Barley Twist Oak Cabinet
Located in Tyler, TX
or Buffet circa 1920s These pieces, commonly known as "Welsh dressers" were a necessity of the
Category

1920s English Jacobean Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak

Antique English Welsh Dresser Buffet Sideboard Jacobean Barley Twist Oak Cabinet
Antique English Welsh Dresser Buffet Sideboard Jacobean Barley Twist Oak Cabinet

Antique English Welsh Dresser Buffet Sideboard Jacobean Barley Twist Oak Cabinet

$2,475
19th Century Antique Oak Welsh Dresser, Buffet
Located in Round Top, TX
Welsh Dresser, this is made in two sections with the upper cabinet originally used as a plate rack with
Category

Mid-19th Century Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Wood

19th Century Antique Oak Welsh Dresser, Buffet
19th Century Antique Oak Welsh Dresser, Buffet

19th Century Antique Oak Welsh Dresser, Buffet

$2,730
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

18th Century Great Britain (UK) Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak

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

18th Century Narrow Welsh Dresser Base

$15,750
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Welsh Dresser Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Welsh dresser antique for your home. A Welsh dresser antique — often made from wood, oak and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the Welsh dresser antique you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A Welsh dresser antique made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. Liberty of London each produced at least one beautiful Welsh dresser antique that is worth considering.

How Much is a Welsh Dresser Antique?

Prices for a Welsh dresser antique start at $1,354 and top out at $75,000 with the average selling for $6,500.

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 Welsh Dresser Antique
  • Why is it called a Welsh dresser?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Originally, a Welsh dresser was identified as such because it was a cabinet with drawers and door compartments that originated in either Wales or in England. These storage pieces were outfitted with shelves and sometimes a sideboard and were commonly used in the kitchen to dress meat and prepare other parts of a meal. Shop a wide range of antique Welsh dressers on 1stDibs.
  • What do you display on a Welsh dresser?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    What you display on a Welsh dresser is largely a matter of personal preference. Historically, people used the pieces to show off dinnerware, but you can arrange sculptures, decorative accents, collectibles and other items on the shelves. Find a range of Welsh dressers on 1stDibs.
  • What wood are Welsh dressers from?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What wood Welsh dressers are made from varies. Many pieces are made of oak. However, artisans also produced them out of pine and other hard and soft woods. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Welsh dressers from some of the world's top sellers.
  • How do I identify an antique dresser?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    To identify an antique dresser, examine it for markings that indicate who produced it. Makers typically add brands, carvings, paper labels or metal tags to inconspicuous areas, such as the inside of a drawer or the back of a dresser. If you can locate a marking, you can use trusted online resources to figure out who made it and learn more about your dresser. Unfortunately, some antique pieces may be unmarked or have lost their tags or labels over the years. With these pieces, you can turn to a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer for assistance with the identification process. Find a wide variety of antique dressers on 1stDibs.

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