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Welsh Dresser And Rack

Early 19th century Welsh oak dresser and rack
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Superb quality 18th century welsh dresser and rack from the Montgomeryshire region circa 1815
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Antique Early 19th Century Welsh Georgian Dressers

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Oak

Lovely 18th Century Welsh Oak Dresser and Rack
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A super 18th century welsh oak dresser and original rack, with arch shaped panels and top frieze
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Antique 18th Century Welsh Georgian Dressers

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Oak

Lovely 18th Century Welsh Oak Dresser and Rack
Lovely 18th Century Welsh Oak Dresser and Rack
H 72.45 in W 55.12 in D 21.26 in
18th Century Oak Welsh Dresser Base and Rack
Located in Reepham, GB
A superb quality and highly attractive 18th Century Welsh oak potboard dresser from the Swansea
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Antique Early 18th Century Dressers

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Oak

18th Century Oak Welsh Dresser Base and Rack
18th Century Oak Welsh Dresser Base and Rack
H 77.17 in W 59.85 in D 29.93 in
Small 18th Century Oak Welsh Dresser with Rack
Located in Lymington, GB
period) sideboard is also available to purchase with a rack, please see - boxhouse small-oak welsh
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Antique 18th Century European Georgian Dressers

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Oak

An Early 20th century Oak Welsh Hutch dresser and rack
Located in Reepham, GB
A very attractive early 20th Century Oak dresser and rack. Lovely rich colour. The plate rack has
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Early 20th Century Dressers

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Oak

Country English Farmhouse Welsh Pine Dresser with Plate Rack
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental country English farmhouse Welsh dresser crafted from pine. The large cabinet is
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20th Century British Country Dressers

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Pine

Antique George III Outstanding Quality Oak Welsh Dresser and Original Plate Rack
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III outstanding quality oak Welsh dresser and original plate rack having an
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Antique 18th Century English George III Dressers

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Oak

19th Century Oak Welsh Dresser / Sideboard / Plate Rack
Located in Carmine, TX
Welsh plate dresser hand-made in the United Kingdom in the late 1800s using oak. The dresser is
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Antique Late 19th Century English Jacobean Sideboards

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Oak

Antique Georgian Chippendale Carved Inlay Mahogany Welsh Dresser Plate Rack 1790
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Georgian Chippendale inlaid mahogany Welsh dresser with original plate rack, circa
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Antique 1790s English Georgian Cupboards

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique 18th Century Country Oak George III Welsh Dresser & Plate Rack 1780
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Georgian oak Welsh dresser & plate rack, Cardigan, Mid Wales, circa 1780. The
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Antique 1780s Welsh Country Buffets

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Oak

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19th Century Welsh Pine Dresser And Rack.
Located in Skipton, GB
A Pine Pembrokeshire Welsh dresser and rack. Of a nice mellow colour having a "dog kennel" recess
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Antique Early 19th Century Welsh George III Dressers

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Abalone, Pine

19th Century Welsh Pine Dresser And Rack.
19th Century Welsh Pine Dresser And Rack.
H 83.08 in W 67.72 in D 18.51 in
Welsh Oak Pot Board Dresser and Rack of Small Proportions
Located in Suffolk, GB
An early/mid 19thc Welsh oak pot board dresser and rack of small proportions of good patina (colour
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Antique 19th Century Welsh Dressers

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Oak

Welsh Georgian Oak Potboard Dresser with Full Rack, Drawers and Lower Shelf
Located in Wells, ME
Welsh Georgian oak potboard dresser in two parts. This full dresser has three working drawers and
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Dressers

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Oak, Pine

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
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Queen Anne Dressers

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Mahogany, Oak

18th Century Welsh Oak Dresser and Rack
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Superb quality 18th century welsh dresser and rack from the Montgomery shire region, circa 1750
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Antique Mid-18th Century Welsh Georgian Dressers

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Oak

18th Century Welsh Oak Dresser and Rack
18th Century Welsh Oak Dresser and Rack
H 77.5 in W 75.5 in D 20 in
18th Century Oak Dresser and Rack
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Superb quality 18th century welsh dresser and rack from the Montgomeryshire region, circa 1750
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Antique Mid-18th Century Welsh Rustic Dressers

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Oak

18th Century Oak Dresser and Rack
18th Century Oak Dresser and Rack
H 77.5 in W 75.5 in D 20 in
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
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Antique Mid-18th Century Welsh Georgian Dressers

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
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Dressers

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Mahogany

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
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Dressers

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Oak

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
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Antique Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Dressers

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Pine

Antique Georgian George III Oak Welsh South Wales Dresser with Plate Rack, 1780
Located in Portland, OR
A very good antique Georgian South Wales dresser with original plate rack, circa 1780. The plate
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Dressers

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Oak

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
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Dressers

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Brass

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
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Welsh Cabinets

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Oak

Superb 18th C Welsh Dresser with Rack
Superb 18th C Welsh Dresser with Rack
H 36 in W 65 in D 18.5 in
Welsh Dresser
Located in Atlanta, GA
19 th.c.Welsh Dresser with pot board and nice rack.
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Antique 19th Century English Cupboards

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Wood

Welsh Dresser
Welsh Dresser
H 84 in W 72 in D 15.5 in
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
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Antique 19th Century Welsh Georgian Cupboards

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Brass

Country English Pine Welsh Cupboard Dresser with Pot Rack
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic country English welsh cupboard dresser with pot rack storage crafted from pine. The grand
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20th Century English Country Cupboards

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Brass

Welsh/ English Rustic Pine Dresser 20th Century with Open Plate Rack
Located in Essex, MA
Welsh/ English pine dresser 20th century with open plate rack.
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Antique 19th Century Welsh Cupboards

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Pine

Antique Georgian Inlaid Oak Mahogany Welsh Lancashire Dresser Plate Rack 1790
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Georgian oak & mahogany Lancashire dresser & plate rack, circa 1790. This style of
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Antique 1790s English Georgian Sideboards

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Mahogany, Oak

18th Century English Oak Welsh Dresser and Rack
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome late 18th century two-part English oak welsh server or buffet featuring an upper corniced
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Cupboards

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Brass

Antique, Welsh Pot Board Dresser and Rack
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Antique, oak, welsh pot board dresser and rack. A small South Wales oak dresser with an open
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Antique 1780s Welsh Dressers

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Oak

Antique, Welsh Pot Board Dresser and Rack
Antique, Welsh Pot Board Dresser and Rack
H 75.2 in W 53.55 in D 18.12 in
18th Century Welsh Dresser Base and Plate Rack
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful and authentic 18th Century Welsh Dresser Base with 3 drawers and double shelf plate rack.
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Dressers

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Oak

18th Century Welsh Dresser Base and Plate Rack
18th Century Welsh Dresser Base and Plate Rack
H 74.25 in W 67.25 in D 16.625 in
English Pine Welsh Dresser with Pot Board and Rack
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic country English welsh dresser or cupboard with a pot board base and upper rack having a
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Antique 19th Century English Rustic Dressers

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Brass

19th Century Washed Pine Welsh Dresser with Plate Rack
Located in Houston, TX
19th century washed pine welsh dresser with plate rack. Dresser has two cupboard doors and three
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Dressers

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Pine

19th Century Welsh Dresser Plate Rack
Located in Sheffield, MA
19th century welsh dresser plate rack made from oak with crown molding at the top over a hand
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Antique 19th Century Welsh Victorian Cupboards

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Wood

19th Century Welsh Dresser Plate Rack
19th Century Welsh Dresser Plate Rack
H 56.75 in W 73.75 in D 12 in
English Pine Welsh Dresser with Pot Board and Rack
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand English pine Welsh dresser or sideboard with a pot board and rack. Featuring a large rack
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Antique 19th Century British George III Cupboards

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Brass

English Oak Welsh Dresser with Pot Board and Rack
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare Welsh dresser with a pot board base and an upper section having a molded cornice above a two
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Antique 19th Century British Georgian Cupboards

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Pine, Oak

18th Century Welsh Pot Board Dresser with two Drawers and Rack
Located in Miami, FL
19th century welsh pot board dresser A diminutive and rustic 18th century welsh mixed oak and
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Country Credenzas

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Walnut

Large 20th Century Country Pine English/ Welsh Dresser w/ Open Plate Rack
Located in Miami, FL
A well-made reproduction of a country pine Welsh or English Dresser with carved & turned
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Late 20th Century English Country Cupboards

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Pine

George III Oak Welsh Dresser And Rack
Located in Skipton, GB
A good quality Georgian oak Welsh dresser and rack. Having an original rack with original extra
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Antique Early 19th Century Welsh George III Dressers

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Oak, Pine

George III Oak  Welsh Dresser And Rack
George III Oak  Welsh Dresser And Rack
H 79.5 in W 62.2 in D 19.3 in
Oak Early 19th Century Welsh Dresser and Rack
Located in Darwen, GB
An oak early 19th century welsh dresser and rack. Having an upper rack section with three shelves
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Antique 1820s Dressers

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Oak

Oak and Mahogany Early 19th Century Antique Welsh Dresser and Rack
Located in Darwen, GB
An oak and mahogany early 19th century antique Welsh dresser and rack. The upper rack section has a
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Antique 1820s Georgian Dressers

Mid-18th Century Oak Welsh Dresser and Rack
Located in Witney, OXFORDSHIRE
A mid-18th century welsh oak dresser and rack (Carmarthen). The stepped shaped cornice above a
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Antique Mid-18th Century Welsh George II Dressers

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Oak

Late 18th Century Elm and Ash Welsh Dresser and Rack
Located in London, GB
Figured elm and ash dresser and rack in two parts.The base with three drawers, the frieze finely
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Antique Late 18th Century Great Britain (UK) Country Dressers

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Elm

George III Oak and Mahogany Inlaid Welsh Dresser and Rack
Located in Witney, OXFORDSHIRE
A very pretty George III period oak inlaid and mahogany crossbanded dresser, the rack is surmounted
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Antique 1780s Welsh George III Dressers

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Mahogany, Oak

Welsh Dresser with Hooded Rack
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
A Welsh dresser and rack with three drawers above two cupboard doors. The fielded panels of the
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dressers

Welsh Dresser with Hooded Rack
H 79.25 in W 62.75 in D 21.5 in
18th Century Welsh Queen Anne Style Oak Dresser and Rack 1800
Located in Roma, RM
their production continued over time. This Welsh dresser and rack has a solid oak construction that
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Antique Early 1800s Welsh Queen Anne Dressers

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Oak

Welsh Oak Pot Board Dresser and Rack
Located in Suffolk, GB
An early 19th century Welsh oak pot board dresser and rack of good patina (color), in good original
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Antique Early 19th Century Welsh Dressers

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Oak

Welsh Oak Pot Board Dresser and Rack
Welsh Oak Pot Board Dresser and Rack
H 77 in W 66.5 in D 17 in
Good George III Period Oak Welsh Dresser Base and Rack
Located in Darwen, GB
A good George III period oak welsh dresser base and rack. The upper rack section with a moulded
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Antique Early 1800s George III Dressers

Antique Welsh Dresser, Plate Rack Oak, Scotland 1920, 1643
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique welsh dresser, plate rack oak, Scotland 1920, antique furniture 1643 Scotland, 1920
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Vintage 1910s Scottish Victorian Dressers

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Oak

English Provincial Oak Welsh Dresser
Located in Sarasota, FL
An English provincial oak Welsh dresser with plate rack and three sliding drawers. The plate rack
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Antique Late 18th Century English Dressers

Materials

Oak

English Provincial Oak Welsh Dresser
English Provincial Oak Welsh Dresser
H 78.25 in W 57 in D 17.75 in
18th Century English Oak Welsh Dresser 1695-1700 with Associated Rack, 1750
Located in Lincoln, GB
An exceptionally rare three-drawer dresser base on turned legs, of excellent color with a later
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Antique 18th Century Welsh Dressers

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Oak

Welsh Dresser With Plate Rack
Located in Kirkland, WA
Welsh Dresser With Plate Rack This early English cupboard has three bowed shelves
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Welsh Dresser With Plate Rack
Welsh Dresser With Plate Rack
H 81 in W 61.75 in D 17.75 in
English Welsh Dresser with Plate Rack
Located in Kirkland, WA
English Welsh Dresser with Plate Rack This dresser has nice patina in a medium oak color. It
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English George III Buffets

English Welsh Dresser with Plate Rack
English Welsh Dresser with Plate Rack
H 80.25 in W 74 in D 19.5 in
Early Oak Welsh Dresser with Upper Rack
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early Oak Welsh Dresser with upper rack, English circa 1720, wonderfully rustic original brass
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Sideboards

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Brass

George III Original Painted Pine Country House Dresser
Located in Shustoke, GB
A truly wonderful and rare, George III period, Welsh country house pine kitchen dresser and rack of
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Dressers

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Pine

Antique Welsh Dresser, Plate Rack, Carved Oak, Scotland 1920, B1746
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique welsh dresser, plate rack, carved oak, Scotland 1920, B1746 Scotland, 1920 solid oak with
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Vintage 1920s Scottish Sideboards

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Oak

Rare Small Welsh Oak Dresser with rack and potboard to base c.1770
Located in Bridport, CT
Rare Small Welsh Oak Dresser with rack and pot board to base. Upper part has carved and shaped
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Antique 1770s Welsh Dressers

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Oak

Antique Georgian Oak Welsh Dresser Plate Rack Sideboard, England 1780, B2372
Located in Vancouver, BC
Georgian oak welsh dresser plate rack sideboard, England 1780, B2372 England 1780 Solid oak
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Antique 1780s English Georgian Cabinets

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Oak

Antique Golden Oak Barley Twist Welsh Dresser, Plate Rack, Scotland, 1920
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique golden oak barley twist welsh dresser, plate rack, Scotland 1920, B2452 Scotland 1920
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Vintage 1920s Scottish Sideboards

Materials

Oak

B613 Antique English 18th Century Oak Welsh Dresser with Three-Shelve Plate Rack
Located in Vancouver, BC
England 1760 Oak and mahogany Piered upper frieze Three open shelves flanked by shelved cupboards Above Two inlaid doors open to reveal shelved cupboards below. crossbanded wit...
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Antique 1760s English Buffets

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Located in High Point, NC
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Oak

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Pine Welsh Dresser
Located in Wilson, NC
The hardware, finish, and feet on this pine dresser are later.
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Antique 1840s Welsh Dressers

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Brass

Pine Welsh Dresser
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Welsh Dresser And Rack For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Welsh dresser and rack you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, oak and pine, every Welsh dresser and rack was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Welsh dresser and rack — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A Welsh dresser and rack, designed in the Georgian or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Welsh Dresser And Rack?

Prices for a Welsh dresser and rack start at $1,900 and top out at $17,500 with the average selling for $4,176.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets 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 And Rack
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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