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Why is it called a Welsh dresser?
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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.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
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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
George III Welsh Dresser
Located in Woodbury, CT
Georgian welsh dresser with quartersawn oak, mahogany crossbanding and tunbridge inlay of boxwood
Category
Antique 18th Century English George III Dressers
Materials
Mahogany, Oak, Boxwood, Ebony
$19,500
Painted North Welsh Dresser Base
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good early 19th century painted pine North Welsh dresser base. 1820.
Code: 8838
Dimensions:
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Category
Antique 19th Century Welsh Dressers
Materials
Pine
English Oak Welsh Dresser
Located in Wilson, NC
The cornice of this English oak Welsh dresser has a pierced apron. The top shelf is flanked by two
Category
Antique 1890s English Dressers
Materials
Brass
$4,550 Sale Price
30% Off
18th Century Classic Welsh Dresser.
Located in Wilson, NC
18th century classic Welsh dresser. Designed for kitchen or dining room display and storage with
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Dressers
Materials
Brass
Welsh Dresser in Oak
Located in Woodbury, CT
If ever there was a model Welsh dresser, this could be the one. The proportion of the rack to the
Category
Antique 19th Century Welsh Georgian Dressers
Materials
Oak
$17,500