18th Century and Earlier Dressers

Italian Rococo Gilt Bronze-Mounted Walnut and Fruitwood Inlaid Commode Naples, Circa 1760 An 18th-century Italian Rococo commode from Naples, c...

A small Welsh early-18th century oak sideboard, of good rich colour and patination. With three fielded, panelled and chamfered central working drawers, flanked by double fielded pan...

An exceptional two part highboy in burled walnut veneer, the upper case featuring a molded cornice with hidden drawer surmounting a center shell carved deep drawer flanked by two fitted small drawers on either side, and four graduated long drawers, all with crossbanded herringbone veneered borders and period, possibly original brasses, over a lower case with a single long drawer over three deep drawers, the center of which repeating the shell carving seen above, unusual for a highboy from this period. The carved skirt features two nicely turned drops, all supported by four slender cabriole legs terminating with pad feet. Massachusetts in origin, probably Boston, dating to the 1730’s, in very good overall condition, with minor veneer shrinkage cracks, minor restorations, minor losses, and light wear commensurate with age and use. Provenance: Purchased from Shreve, Crump & Low in NY, with a copy of a 1947 letter acknowledging the Boston area origin and commission of this piece by the Pratt Family and reads as follows: “The known history of ownership of the walnut highboy dates from the 18th century and Lt. Samuel Pratt and his wife, Elizabeth Pratt, who lived in Chelsea in the section known at that time as Prattville. The Pratt family, for whom the area was named, had been in this country since the 17th century. Mr. Mather, while President of Harvard College, stayed at the Pratt home in Chelsea in 1688 while on the way to see King James II of England for the purpose of bringing back into power the theocratic democracy of the Church of England. During the Revolution, part of Washington’s forces stayed in Prattville, and Washington stayed at the Pratt home. It is known that he ate some of his meals there. Once the British broke into the Pratt house and looted some things, including a scarce bowl which was hidden in the wall of the fireplace. The son of Lt. Samuel Pratt was also a lieutenant in the American forces and named Samuel. During the Revolution, he was in charge of the stock of arms and ammunition, which each town kept on hand for any emergency; and he carried hay to Boston, where is was used to reduce the noise of the Boston Tea Party...

Refined chest of drawers finely veneered in walnut feather, and embellished with geometric inlays made of walnut feather and fruit woods. The piece is distinguished by its truncated ...

circa 1790 Large 19thC George III English Oak & Fruitwood Housekeepers Cupboard Exceptional patination and colour sku 1576 Base W229 x D50 x H105cm Top W230 x D45 x H125cm Together W...

circa 1780 Large 18thC English Oak Potboard Dresser Base sku 1945 W204 x D45 x H76 cm Weight 62 kg

Stunning 18th century English west country pine dresser base with original paint finish and slightly bowed ends. 1790. Code: 9245 Dimensions: W: 85" (215.9 cm) H: 32.5" (82.6 cm) ...

A very nicely proportioned 18th Century English Georgian oak dresser base having a moulded edge top and three deep drawers, with swan neck brass handles and brass escutcheons. A carv...

circa 1750 English 18thC Vernacular Oak Dresser Base sku 1363 We can also customise existing pieces to suit your scheme/requirements. We have our own workshop, restorers and finisher...

Large 18th century English three drawer cabriole leg oak dresser base with fretted frieze. 1750. Code: 8931 Dimensions: W: 76.5" (194.3 cm) H: 30.5" (77.5 cm) D: 20.5" (52.1 cm)

18th century Baroque commode, probably Mainz (Germany), 1750. Body on flattened ball feet, serpentine front with three drawers, each of th...

This Rare Antique Chippendale Cherry Chest on Chest, attributed to the renowned Connecticut cabinetmaker Nathan Booth, dates back to around 1760. This exceptional piece showcases the...

American Cherry bow front chest with carved molded edge top, four graduated drawers, original oval brasses, carved quarter columns, and terminating on original ogee bracket feet. Sec...

Mid-18th century oak dresser base from England. The top is made from richly grained boards with fabulous color. The top has a molded edge supporting it, which follows down to panel...

Sumptuous walnut-veneered chest of drawers, embellished with fruitwood and pastiglia inlays, a technique typical of the Lombard cabinetmaking school. The chest of drawers features tr...

18th century Italian neoclassical carved, lacquered and gilded wood dresser attributed to Francesco Bolgiè (1752?-1834). The fine and elegant commode is made of finely carved, lacquered and gilded wood. It presents several stylistic and material elements characteristic of the wooden works and of the furniture present in the Piedmont area, between the end of the 18th century and the beginning of the 19th century. The richness of the ornaments, the gold leaf, the iconographic program and the significant level of cabinet making that characterizes this furniture are testimony of a wealthy client and the valuable work of a sculptor at the service of noble and royal families. Stylistically can be attributed to the famous italian sculptor Francesco Bolgiè (1752-1834). The front of the furniture and the two side are characterized by a complex decorative architecture. Two horizontal perimeter bands show gilded carved geometric patterns and palmettes on a blue lacquered backdrop. The low frame, in the centre and on the front, has a half-moon element inside which is finely carved a lion with two cupids and laurel branches. Near the corners, at the top, are carved a female faces, while at the bottom are some bees. The fretwork of the vertical bands draws strings that support a bunch of grapes with vine leaves. The side walls are lacquered in ochre yellow and, at the centre, a frame with acanthus leaves outlines a lacquered space in the tones of the ancient rose violaceous, with in the centre an ornate leaf with fine girali. On the four sides of this frame four large golden flowers harmonize the together. The front, similar in composition, has a yellow ochre background, internal frame with palmettes and four flowers. The large internal space, lacquered in antique pink, shows in the center a woman’s fece with a composition of grapes and wheat ears; from the face depart fine phytomorphic girals with racemes, bunches of grapes and vine leaves. The nozzle of the original lock, placed on the front of the cabinet and on top, is in gilded bronze, chiselled with ribbon motif. The front panel opens downwards. The interior of the cabinet, entirely lacquered in red, has a shelf and therefore two compartments. The red color cinnabar deliberately recalls the characteristic Chinese lacquer, at the time much loved for the decorations to cineseria furniture. The special folding lock system, which allows the opening and closing of the front door, is the original one. The commode rests on four conical wood legs witch are carved with acanthus leaves and small ramage, gilded and lacquered. The top of the furniture is in grey marble bardiglio valdieri, lithotype that had great success in Piedmont, in the north of Italy, since the middle of the 18th century. On it were usually exposed bronzes, candlesticks, watches and sculptures. The sculpted subjects refer to a precise iconographic programme. The female head is identifiable in Ceres, Mother Terra, which in classical iconography is depicted with the head surrounded by a sert of wheat ears and a cluster of grapes. Ceres or Demeter in Greek, sister of Zeus, in Greek mythology is the goddess of fertility, the guardian of crops, protector of agriculture and wheat, constant nurse of youth and of the green earth, author of the cycle of seasons, life and death, protector of marriage and sacred laws. The representation of Ceres, and its meaning, are linked to bees, symbol of virtue and chastity, allegory of Mother Earth, rebirth, mercy and justice. Just as the leaves of the vine and its fruits: in many cultures, from Greco-Roman to Christianity, the vine is a symbol of well-being, fruitfulness and blessing; it represents an abundant life and the joy that flows from it; it reflects the desire for fertility and beauty. It is also a sign of devotion to the fruits of the spirit and protection from evil. Fullness, wisdom, youth, maturation, prosperity are all images associated with the vine. Sacrifice, faith and good will are the qualities required for the vine to bear fruit. The inverted bezel shows the iconographic image of Amor Vincit...

Versailles style, rare and important French Louis XV style commode or chest of drawers stamped 'P. Roussel' (Pierre Roussel 1723-June 7, 1782 ). This fine and high quality commode wi...

This is a dressing table made in England, circa 1770. It is made of solid mahogany and is beautifully hand carved throughout with fine quality deep carving. The top has a molded edge...

English mahogany Chippendale chest on chest, featuring bracket feet, molded top above a line inlaid frieze and original rotunda mot...

This is a carved walnut chest of drawers / dresser made in France, circa 1780. The top of the chest has a nicely molded edge and, as wit...

18th century English oak dresser base with cross banded drawers. 1760. Code: 9071 Dimensions: W: 86.5" (219.7 cm) H: 37.5" (95.3 cm) D: 18" (45.7 cm)

A handsome 18th century Welsh oak dresser with lovely surface having cabinet base of two arcaded paneled doors and three drawers with a series of spi...

Refined and antique Italian chest of drawers of Venetian origin from around 1700. The chest of drawers is finely crafted by master carpenters in...

A well patinated and used late 17th century dresser or base table c.1680 incorporating earlier reused pieces. Side hung drawers are often seen on Jacobean or William IV furniture A...

Early 18th Century English silhouette leg pine dresser base. With four drawers and a painted faux marble top. Circa 1730.

Pair of Northern Italian (late 18th Century) Neo-classical walnut and marquetry inlaid gilt bronze mounted commodes with 3 drawers (in the manner of GIUSEPPE MAGGIOLINI) (PRICED AS P...

circa 1790 George III Oak Dresser Base sku 2092 W167 x D47 x H77.5 cm Weight 40Kg

Provenance : Chabrières Arlès collection then through descent Under the reign of Henry II, during the French Renaissance, the rigour of composi...

Splendid and refined chest of drawers made of solid wood and cherry veneer. The curved legs and skirt give it a touch of elegance, while the poplar interior offers excellent quality ...

Elegant mid-18th century Italian walnut chest featuring three extra roomy full-sized lined drawers. The case is richly adorned with geometric marquetry across the top, sides, and dr...

18th century Welsh oak dresser from England. The piece has lovely rich color and wonderful graining throughout. The crown sits atop gorgeous wide bac...

A softwood kitchen or hallway storage cupboard from the Alpes region. Furniture like this has been made for centuries by local craftsmen throughout Europe. Simple but ingenious joi...

A good antique late 18th century Welsh oak dresser, with plate rack and pot board below, circa 1790. This is a very attractive and honest piece of vernacular Welsh antique furniture...

An unusually large 17th century North Italian walnut commode with canted corners. Featuring four long graduated drawers, three of which display molded front panels. Each drawer dis...

Circa 1720. Large English 18thC George I oak dresser base with graduated drawers and fielded panel doors. An exceptional example. Lightly restored. Measures: W 222 x D 52 x H 78c...

Louis XV period 1780’s commode, original painted finish. Charming French Louis XV period painted three drawer commode from the third quarter of the 18th century. This chest of dra...

A lovely Swedish painted chest of drawers in oak with dental molding along ridge of top and half-corner columns extending from original turned feet to underside of molding. Has origi...

A fine two part married cherry highboy in cherry with a molded cornice surmounting an upper case with two over four graduated drawer configuration, and an associated lower case with ...

Fabulous 18th century patinated pine potboard dresser, 1780. Dimensions: 62 inches (157 cms) wide 21.5 inches (55 cms) deep 77 inches (196 cms) ...

A magnificent Baroque commode with serpentine front in burled walnut with embossed gilding. Chest is raised on a carved plinth that rests on cabriole feet, and features four drawers ...

Wonderful Norman buffet in molded and carved oak opening with four leaves separated by drawers. The doors have a panel decorated with a polylobed reserve surrounded by rocaille motif...

Early 18th century Italian Louis XIV style 3 drawer walnut dresser with lovely carved fruitwood inlay. Stately architectural form and striking ...

Chippendale Cherry Wood Four Drawer Chest.Circa. 1770-80. Features four graduated drawers, frame and panel construction sitting upon a tall bracket for base. The drawer fronts as we...

circa 1760 18thC English Vernacular Elm Dresser Exceptional patination colour sku 1886 W183 x D58 x H86 cm Weight 110 kg

A very nice 18th Century Oak Dresser Base. Large scalloped apron and chamfered rear legs. Excellent color and patina to the very old finish with age cracks on the sides and surface...

Good 18th century English oak dresser base with nice colour throughout. 1760. Code: 8803 Dimensions: W: 77.5" (196.9 cm) H: 34" (86.4 cm) D: 20.5" (52.1 cm)

A French Louis XV carved-wood commode, with subtle serpentine front, from the 18th century. This antique chest from France has a shapely top with scalloped sides and serpentine front...

Classic traditional English George I period chest of drawers with solid walnut sides and highly figural walnut veneers on the drawer fronts and top surface. Having very old if not or...

Elegant leaf-shaped chest of drawers in solid walnut and veneer. The chest of drawers features a curved profile and curved legs, lending a touch of refinement. The front features thr...

Elegante ribalta veneta della prima metà del Settecento, interamente lastronata e intarsiata in noce e radica di noce, con raffinati motivi geometrici continui su fronte e fianchi. I...

Beautiful and refined Venetian chest of drawers, characterized by a wavy front veneered in walnut briar and maple briar. It has a linear shelf base whic...

A wonderful French Provincial walnut commode with serpentine front and conforming molded edge top, surmounting three fitted top drawers (one of which is hidden in the center), over t...

Small painted 18th century English country dresser base with a combination of pine and oak. 1760. Code: 8768 Dimensions: W: 66" (167.6 cm) H:...

circa 1790 Large English George III Oak Mahogany Dresser Base sku 1808 W216 x D52 x H83 cm Weight 58 kg

The rectangular plank top mounted with iron strap hinges, dated 1650.  

Late 18th century English bleached oak dresser with a wonderful aged oak finish. 1770. Internal depth of cupboard shelves: 6-inches (15cm) Inte...

American New York Chippendale mahogany chest on chest with a carved dentil molded edge cornice, articulated carved circular fret work, ten graduat...

Late 17th Century Louis XIV Italian walnut secretary cabinet, termed a Scrittorio con Scarabattolo, with thick burled walnut drawer fronts and striking carved fruitwood inlay. Fine R...

A fine Queen Anne two part highboy with a molded cornice surmounting an upper case with five graduated drawers over an associated lower case with three fitted drawers, all with early...

circa 1790 Large English George III Oak Inlaid Dresser Base sku 1764 W216 x D51 x H85 cm. Weight 90 Kg