Skip to main content

Welsh Dresser Antique

18th Century Oak Dresser
Pot Board
Welsh Sideboard
Oak Welsh Cupboard
George III Oak Dressers
Wales And Wales Furniture
Antique Plate Rack
Dresser Hutch
More Popular Searches
to
33
418
152
324
234
205
77
63
63
49
49
33
23
19
19
15
13
13
11
11
10
7
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Sort By
19thC Welsh Pine Vernacular Dresser
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1860 19thC Welsh Pine Vernacular Dresser sku 1535 Together W152 x D50 x H183 cm Base W152 x
Category

19th Century Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Pine

Antique 19thC Welsh Pine Vernacular Dresser
19thC Welsh Pine Vernacular Dresser

19thC Welsh Pine Vernacular Dresser

$7,593
18th Century Welsh Oak Dresser
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small 18th century Welsh oak potboard dresser with a very good colour. 1760. Reference: 8474
Category

19th Century Welsh Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak

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

18th Century Welsh Oak Dresser

$4,937
18th Century Welsh Painted Dresser
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty little 18th century Welsh painted dresser with a central silhouette leg. 1780. Height to
Category

18th Century Welsh Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Pine

Antique 18th Century Welsh Painted Dresser
18th Century Welsh Painted Dresser

18th Century Welsh Painted Dresser

$6,077
19th Century Welsh Kitchen Dresser
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty early 19th century Welsh glazed oak and pine kitchen dresser with good storage and original
Category

19th Century Welsh Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak, Pine

Antique 19th Century Welsh Kitchen Dresser
19th Century Welsh Kitchen Dresser

19th Century Welsh Kitchen Dresser

$7,210
19th Century, Welsh Oak Dresser
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
19th Century (circa 1850) sideboard in oak. Beautiful English cabinet from the Welsh region. It
Category

1850s British Georgian Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak

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

19th Century, Welsh Oak Dresser

$5,033
17th Century Welsh Oak Dresser
Located in High Point, NC
17th century William and Mary dresser. The backsplash is panelled and carved and has a single plate
Category

Late 17th Century Welsh William and Mary Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak

Antique 17th Century Welsh Oak Dresser
17th Century Welsh Oak Dresser

17th Century Welsh Oak Dresser

$11,995
18th Century Welsh Oak Dresser
Located in High Point, NC
18th century oak dresser from Wales. The crown is carved decorated and has a scalloped apron over
Category

Early 18th Century Welsh William and Mary Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Brass

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

18th Century Welsh Oak Dresser

$9,795
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

Early 18th Century Welsh Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Ash, Oak, Pine

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

18th Century Welsh Pot Board Dresser

$5,080
19thC Welsh Grained Painted Pine Dresser
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1850 19thC Welsh Grained painted pine dresser Measures: W 167 x D 45 x H 213 cm.  
Category

Mid-19th Century British Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Pine

Antique 19thC Welsh Grained Painted Pine Dresser
19thC Welsh Grained Painted Pine Dresser

19thC Welsh Grained Painted Pine Dresser

$10,584
18thC Oak Welsh Dog Kennel Dresser
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1770. 18thC oak welsh dog kennel dresser. Exceptional colour patination and quality
Category

Mid-18th Century British Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak

18thC Oak Welsh Dog Kennel Dresser
18thC Oak Welsh Dog Kennel Dresser

18thC Oak Welsh Dog Kennel Dresser

$9,559
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

18th Century Welsh Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak

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

18th Century Welsh Potboard Dresser Base

$5,312
Welsh Pot Board Dresser of Oak
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome Welsh country pot board dresser of oak featuring a moulded crown top over a plate rack
Category

19th Century Welsh Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Brass

Welsh Pot Board Dresser of Oak
Welsh Pot Board Dresser of Oak

Welsh Pot Board Dresser of Oak

$10,950
Welsh Pot Board Dresser of Oak
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome Welsh country pot board dresser of oak featuring a moulded crown top with ogee apron
Category

19th Century Welsh Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Brass

Welsh Pot Board Dresser of Oak
Welsh Pot Board Dresser of Oak

Welsh Pot Board Dresser of Oak

$9,850
Early 19th Century English Dresser Base
Located in Nashville, TN
Own a piece of history with this 19th Century English Welsh Dresser Base with Pot board. Crafted
Category

Early 1800s English Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century English Dresser Base
Early 19th Century English Dresser Base

Early 19th Century English Dresser Base

$7,975
18th Century Style Welsh Canopy Dresser
Located in Cheshire, GB
18th-century style oak dresser, having a deep boarded rack with canopy frieze above an arrangement
Category

Early 20th Century British Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak

18th Century Style Welsh Canopy Dresser
18th Century Style Welsh Canopy Dresser

18th Century Style Welsh Canopy Dresser

$3,892
18th Century Style Welsh Canopy Dresser
Located in Cheshire, GB
18th century style oak dresser, having a deep boarded rack with canopy frieze above an arrangement
Category

Early 20th Century Welsh Other Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak

18th Century Style Welsh Canopy Dresser
18th Century Style Welsh Canopy Dresser

18th Century Style Welsh Canopy Dresser

$4,438
19th Century Welsh Primitive Cottage Dresser
Located in Brecht, BE
A charming primitive pine cottage dresser of small proportions, in original paint. the single door
Category

Early 19th Century Welsh Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Pine

19th Century Welsh Primitive Cottage Dresser
19th Century Welsh Primitive Cottage Dresser

19th Century Welsh Primitive Cottage Dresser

$4,678
Fine Quality 18th Century Welsh Cupboard Dresser
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
A very good quality Welsh cupboard dresser, circa 1750. Beautifully cross banded in walnut to the
Category

Mid-18th Century Welsh Georgian Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak

Fine Quality 18th Century Welsh Cupboard Dresser
Fine Quality 18th Century Welsh Cupboard Dresser

Fine Quality 18th Century Welsh Cupboard Dresser

$5,319
Tall Welsh or English Oak Dresser Base
Located in Nashville, TN
Late 18th or early 19th century dresser base, sideboard or cupboard. Dark reddish oak with peg
Category

18th Century and Earlier English Georgian Welsh Dresser Antique

Tall Welsh or English Oak Dresser Base
Tall Welsh or English Oak Dresser Base

Tall Welsh or English Oak Dresser Base

$6,950
Antique Georgian Inlaid Oak Mahogany Welsh Lancashire Dresser Plate Rack 1790
Located in Portland, OR
cabinets are generically referred to as a "Welsh Dresser", and many were in fact made in Wales, this
Category

1790s English Georgian Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Antique Georgian Inlaid Oak Mahogany Welsh Lancashire Dresser Plate Rack 1790
Antique Georgian Inlaid Oak Mahogany Welsh Lancashire Dresser Plate Rack 1790

Antique Georgian Inlaid Oak Mahogany Welsh Lancashire Dresser Plate Rack 1790

$5,800
18th Century Welsh Solid Oak Dresser, c.1780
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 18th Century Welsh solid oak dresser. This dresser comes with original turned drawer
Category

18th Century British Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak

18th Century Welsh Solid Oak Dresser, c.1780
18th Century Welsh Solid Oak Dresser, c.1780

18th Century Welsh Solid Oak Dresser, c.1780

$9,826
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

Mid-18th Century Welsh Welsh Dresser Antique

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

$5,121
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

Mid-18th Century Welsh Georgian Welsh Dresser Antique

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

18th Century Welsh Oak Potboard Dresser and Rack

$6,548
18th Century Welsh Oak Dresser Base or Server
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Welsh oak dresser base or server with a rectangular molded edge top surmounting a case with
Category

18th Century Welsh Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Brass

18th Century Welsh Oak Dresser Base or Server
18th Century Welsh Oak Dresser Base or Server

18th Century Welsh Oak Dresser Base or Server

$2,800
Late 18th-Early 19th Century Welsh Oak Dresser
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 18th-early 19th century Welsh Oak Dresser. A handsome example of grand proportions. The base
Category

Late 18th Century British Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak

Late 18th-Early 19th Century Welsh Oak Dresser
Late 18th-Early 19th Century Welsh Oak Dresser

Late 18th-Early 19th Century Welsh Oak Dresser

$5,800
19th Century Carved Welsh Oak Sideboard, Dresser or Hall Cupboard
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th century carved welsh oak sideboard, dresser or hall cupboard This is a handsome piece with
Category

Mid-19th Century Welsh Gothic Welsh Dresser Antique

19th Century Carved Welsh Oak Sideboard, Dresser or Hall Cupboard
19th Century Carved Welsh Oak Sideboard, Dresser or Hall Cupboard

19th Century Carved Welsh Oak Sideboard, Dresser or Hall Cupboard

$2,389
Large Victorian Pine Dresser Welsh Country Kitchen Display Rack, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
A pleasing English dresser presented in very good antique condition In desirable aged Victorian
Category

Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Pine

Large Victorian Pine Dresser Welsh Country Kitchen Display Rack, circa 1900
Large Victorian Pine Dresser Welsh Country Kitchen Display Rack, circa 1900

Large Victorian Pine Dresser Welsh Country Kitchen Display Rack, circa 1900

$3,803
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

18th Century Welsh Georgian Welsh Dresser Antique

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
Fine Welsh Oak Lowboy
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine and quirky Welsh oak lowboy, having rectangular top with ogee molded edge over two deep and
Category

Late 18th Century George III Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak

Fine Welsh Oak Lowboy
Fine Welsh Oak Lowboy

Fine Welsh Oak Lowboy

$6,900
18th Century Antique Oak Welsh Diadarn
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
18TH CENTURY ANTIQUE OAK WELSH DIADARN FINE WELSH DIADARN IN EXCELLENT CONDITION, 3
Category

18th Century and Earlier Welsh Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak

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

18th Century Antique Oak Welsh Diadarn

$6,950
19th Century English Oak Welsh Cupboard
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak Welsh cupboard from England. The cupboard is made in two pieces for easy moving
Category

19th Century English Victorian Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Oak Welsh Cupboard
19th Century English Oak Welsh Cupboard

19th Century English Oak Welsh Cupboard

$3,495
17th c. Geometric Fronted Low Dresser
Located in Greenwich, CT
Late 17th c. English or Welsh low dresser with geometric carved door fronts on balustrade turned
Category

18th Century and Earlier English Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak

17th c. Geometric Fronted Low Dresser
17th c. Geometric Fronted Low Dresser

17th c. Geometric Fronted Low Dresser

18th Century Country English Chestnut Welsh Long Work Table
Located in Forney, TX
. Born in England in the 18th century, Welsh dresser base form, featuring a thick plank top with
Category

Late 18th Century English Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Brass

18th Century Country English Chestnut Welsh Long Work Table
18th Century Country English Chestnut Welsh Long Work Table

18th Century Country English Chestnut Welsh Long Work Table

$6,300
Welsh low dresser -
Located in Greenwich, CT
18th Century welsh low dresser/serving table with three drawers over scalloped apron, the square
Category

18th Century and Earlier Welsh Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak

Welsh low dresser -
Welsh low dresser -

Welsh low dresser -

Welsh Low Dresser
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine Welsh 18th century low dresser of sculptural form, the two plank top with thumb molded edge
Category

Early 18th Century European George I Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak

Welsh Low Dresser
Welsh Low Dresser

Welsh Low Dresser

$9,500
Welsh Oak Dresser Base
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Long 18th century Welsh oak dresser base, 1790 Dimensions 81.5 inches (207 cms) wide 18.5
Category

18th Century Welsh Georgian Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak

Welsh Oak Dresser Base
Welsh Oak Dresser Base

Welsh Oak Dresser Base

$4,028
Welsh Sycamore Low Dresser
Located in Greenwich, CT
Unusual Welsh sycamore low dresser, the two plank top over twin drawers, the apron with gently
Category

18th Century and Earlier Welsh Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Sycamore

Welsh Sycamore Low Dresser
Welsh Sycamore Low Dresser

Welsh Sycamore Low Dresser

Oak Welsh Low Dresser
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very good 18th century Welsh oak low dresser with five spice drawers over raised panel sides and
Category

18th Century Welsh Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak

Oak Welsh Low Dresser
Oak Welsh Low Dresser

Oak Welsh Low Dresser

$16,800
18th Century Welsh low dresser
Located in Greenwich, CT
18th Century Welsh low dresser with two drawers over two doors and bank of false drawers, original
Category

18th Century and Earlier Welsh Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak

18th Century Welsh low dresser
18th Century Welsh low dresser

18th Century Welsh low dresser

18th C Welsh Low Dresser
Located in Greenwich, CT
A very good 18th C Welsh oak low dresser in highly figured timber, the three drawers with mahogany
Category

18th Century and Earlier Welsh Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak

18th C Welsh Low Dresser
18th C Welsh Low Dresser

18th C Welsh Low Dresser

18th Century Welsh Low Dresser
Located in Greenwich, CT
Lovely 18th Century Welsh low dresser, the thick top with molded edge and chamfered corners, the
Category

18th Century and Earlier Welsh Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak

18th Century Welsh Low Dresser
18th Century Welsh Low Dresser

18th Century Welsh Low Dresser

$18,900
18th Century Welsh Low Dresser
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine mid-18th century welsh low dresser, Montgomeryshire circa 1740, having thumb molded top over
Category

Mid-18th Century Welsh George II Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak

18th Century Welsh Low Dresser
18th Century Welsh Low Dresser

18th Century Welsh Low Dresser

$18,500
17th Century Welsh Low Dresser
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare 17th Century Welsh oak low dresser of cabinet form, the molded top over three raised panel
Category

18th Century and Earlier Welsh Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak

17th Century Welsh Low Dresser
17th Century Welsh Low Dresser

17th Century Welsh Low Dresser

$28,200
18th Century Welsh Oak Dresser
Located in San Francisco, CA
An oak dresser or plate cupboard with original finish.
Category

18th Century and Earlier British Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak

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

18th Century Welsh Oak Dresser

$6,200
18th Century Welsh Low Dresser
Located in San Francisco, CA
Handsome early 18th century hand crafted oak dresser base with barley twist legs. Original rich
Category

18th Century and Earlier English Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak

18th Century Welsh Low Dresser
18th Century Welsh Low Dresser

18th Century Welsh Low Dresser

$7,500
Early Georgian Welsh Low Dresser
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine George II period oak low dresser, the under-molded top over three drawers having mahogany
Category

1750s English Georgian Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak

Early Georgian Welsh Low Dresser
Early Georgian Welsh Low Dresser

Early Georgian Welsh Low Dresser

$14,500
English or Welsh Low Dresser
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good 18th century oak low dresser, the nicely figured top over three drawers with etched brass
Category

1780s English Georgian Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak

English or Welsh Low Dresser
English or Welsh Low Dresser

English or Welsh Low Dresser

$9,800
Early 18th Century Welsh Low Dresser
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine English or Welsh low dresser, circa 1700, in richly patinated oak, the heavily molded top over
Category

18th Century and Earlier British Baroque Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Brass

Early 18th Century Welsh Low Dresser
Early 18th Century Welsh Low Dresser

Early 18th Century Welsh Low Dresser

$28,000
18th Century Welsh Low Cabinet Dresser
Located in Greenwich, CT
18th century Welsh oak cabinet form low dresser, the molded top over two tombstone panel doors
Category

Mid-18th Century English George II Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak

18th Century Welsh Low Cabinet Dresser
18th Century Welsh Low Cabinet Dresser

18th Century Welsh Low Cabinet Dresser

$5,400
Welsh School House "Jetty" Low Dresser
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare and unusual Welsh 19th century oak and pine low dresser of "Jetty" or "Garrison" form, the
Category

Late 19th Century Welsh Edwardian Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak, Pine

Welsh School House "Jetty" Low Dresser
Welsh School House "Jetty" Low Dresser

Welsh School House "Jetty" Low Dresser

$14,500
18th Century Welsh Oak Dresser Base
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A 19th century Welsh oak dresser base with four drawers and a boldly scalloped apron. The rich
Category

18th Century English Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak

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

18th Century Welsh Oak Dresser Base

$4,800
18th Century English or Welsh Low Dresser
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good early 18th Century English or Welsh low dresser, having molded top over three drawers having
Category

18th Century and Earlier British Baroque Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Brass

18th Century English or Welsh Low Dresser
18th Century English or Welsh Low Dresser

18th Century English or Welsh Low Dresser

$19,800
Welsh or English Oak Dresser or Cupboard
Located in Nashville, TN
With five working drawers (center lower drawer is faux) and original stretcher (pot board). The top three working drawers over two arched openings. Nice cognac party. With wear, ...
Category

Early 19th Century English Georgian Welsh Dresser Antique

Welsh or English Oak Dresser or Cupboard
Welsh or English Oak Dresser or Cupboard

Welsh or English Oak Dresser or Cupboard

$5,500
Large and Spectacular English or Welsh High Dresser
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine and large English or Welsh oak high dresser, the upper stage with three shelves and six
Category

Mid-18th Century European George II Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak

Large and Spectacular English or Welsh High Dresser
Large and Spectacular English or Welsh High Dresser

Large and Spectacular English or Welsh High Dresser

$9,850
19th C Welsh Carved Oak Dresser Base Table
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1880s Welsh oak dresser base with detailed carving makes a great console. Three functional
Category

Late 19th Century Welsh Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak

19th C Welsh Carved Oak Dresser Base Table
19th C Welsh Carved Oak Dresser Base Table

19th C Welsh Carved Oak Dresser Base Table

$4,595
19th Century English Pine Welsh Cupboard Dresser with Rack
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic 19th century English pine welsh cupboard dresser with plate rack display. Beautiful
Category

19th Century Welsh Georgian Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Pine Welsh Cupboard Dresser with Rack
19th Century English Pine Welsh Cupboard Dresser with Rack

19th Century English Pine Welsh Cupboard Dresser with Rack

$2,400
18th c. Padfoot Welsh Low Dresser with Superb Color
Located in Greenwich, CT
A circa 1720 Welsh oak low dresser having three deep drawers under a slightly overhanging molded
Category

Early 18th Century Welsh Welsh Dresser Antique

Materials

Oak

18th c. Padfoot Welsh Low Dresser with Superb Color
18th c. Padfoot Welsh Low Dresser with Superb Color

18th c. Padfoot Welsh Low Dresser with Superb Color

$18,900
  • 1
Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets Under $3,000
Antique and Vintage Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
18th Century and Earlier Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Wood Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
European Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets on Sale
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Welsh Dresser Antique", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Read More

37 Cheerful Home Bars, Where Everybody (Literally) Knows Your Name

Simple or sophisticated, equipped with console, cart or custom cabinetry, these stylish bar areas deserve a toast.

The Ultimate Guide to Types of Tables for the Home

Whether you’re just moving in or ready to give your home a makeover, our guide will give you pointers on tables that are fitting for every room, nook and hallway.

What Exactly Is a Secretary Desk, and What Is It Used For?

The furniture equivalent of a Swiss Army knife, it's the multifunctional piece you didn't know you needed.

This Shelving System with Oxidized Brass Tubes Is Retro and Futuristic at Once

Italian studio DimoreMilano mustered great ingenuity when crafting these sculptural shelves, which are built without any screws.

Ask an Interior Designer: Work-from-Home Edition

Leaping into a design project, whether it's refreshing the bedroom or redoing the whole house, can be overwhelming. Luckily, we know more than a few interior designers. You asked questions on Instagram, and now they're answering.

Collected and Eclectic, ‘Wunderkammern’ Are Back in a Big Way

Introduced nearly 500 years ago, curiosity cabinets are finding new fans among today's collectors and designers.

Meet the Incredible Woman Transforming Fallen Trees into Sleek Furniture

In the hands of New York Heartwoods cofounder Megan Offner, unwanted local trees become works of design art.

These New York Architects Love a Complicated Project

From Brooklyn townhouses to Maine campgrounds, Trattie Davies and Jonathan Toews relish a challenge, like transforming a former warehouse space into the new 1stdibs Gallery.

More Ways To Browse

Dresser Hutch
Dressers with Shelves
Oak Plate Rack
Small Oak Dresser
Turned Legs Dresser
Dresser With Key
Ireland Carved Oak
Welsh Dresser And Rack
Antique Irish Dresser
Delft Rack
Antique Georgian Oak Dresser Base
English Oak Welsh Dresser
Large Wrought Iron Pot Rack
Limed Oak Dresser
Antique Pine Plant Stand
Irish Antique Pine Dresser
Pine Welsh Dressers
18th Century Pot Board Dresser
View All Popular Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets Searches