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Small Georgian Welsh Oak Denbighshire Dresser

This is a fine example of a superb quality small antique Welsh dresser base and rack, from the George II period, constructed in bog oak, originating from the Snowdonia / Denbighshire region of North Wales, displaying a stunning colour and patination, circa 1740, in excellent condition.
Summary:
• Item: Welsh Dresser
• Circa: 1740
• Period: George II
• Wood: Bog Oak
• Provenance: Snowdonia / Denbighshire region, North Wales, UK
• Small proportions
• Original base & shaped rack
• Splayed moulded cornice
• Shaped apron
• Three plate racks
• Enclosed base
• Twin-plank top
• Old period replacement brassware
• Arched fielded door panels
• Three working frieze drawers
• Faux central
• Restored oak-lined drawers
• Original oak wide backboards
• Original polish and patination
• Stunning colour
• Superb craftsmanship
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland
• Free 14 days UK returns policy
Description:
This is a fine example of a superb quality small antique Welsh dresser base and rack, from the George II period, constructed in bog oak, originating from the Snowdonia / Denbighshire region of North Wales, displaying a stunning colour and patination, circa 1740, in excellent condition. Benefitting from a small size, measuring just under 5ft wide, makes this compact dresser extremely desirable.
The quality and weight of the drawer linings lead us to believe the Georgian oak dresser was constructed from what is known as “bog oak”. It was reclaimed from fallen oak trees in peat bogs, preserved for thousands of years. The anaerobic conditions (lack of oxygen) and the acidic environment of the bog, combined with the presence of iron salts and tannins in the wood, cause the wood to darken and become very hard and heavy over time. It also produces a stunning deep rich dark brown colour, due to the minerals the timber absorbed from the peat and soil. Interestingly, bog oak was commonly used to inlay fine decorative pieces, as an alternative to ebony. Bog oak is a very dense wood and therefore this dresser is heavy to lift!
The oak rack is designed with a straight protruding cornice, featuring an elegant shaped apron below. The oak rack is constructed with serpentine shaped vertical ends, incorporating wide oak boards (the wider the boards, generally the better the quality) and two grooved horizontal shelves, which were designed to display plates and crockery. The oak rack rests upon two shaped “shoes” which are secured to the dresser base with two screws.
The enclosed Welsh dresser base, boasts a wonderful two-plank solid oak top (displaying wonderful colour and patination), with three frieze moulded drawers, flanked by two stunning arched fielded panel doors below and a central fixed fielded panel. The sides incorporated inset panels with horizontal stiles. The doors incorporate period brass butterfly hinges, which are in good working condition. The base has been constructed in the traditional manner, incorporating mortice and tenon joints, secured by oak pegs. Insider the dresser base is a fixed shelf. The Georgian dresser stands on its block oak stiles (feet).
The drawers are fitted with later top-quality Georgian period brass swan-neck handles and escutcheons (it was common for handles / knobs to be replaced through the life of a dresser). However, the brass door knobs appear to be original. The oak drawer linings and drawer bottoms appear to have been restored at some point in the past. Given Welsh dressers were working utility pieces of furniture, it is not surprising that they would have encountered wear and tear through the centuries. The drawers are constructed with hand-dovetailed joints they are smooth running and close flush to the frame.
This dresser boasts its original polish and patination, displaying a rich oxblood colour, which has been created from over 250 years of care. This Welsh dresser is an excellent investment and would look superb in a variety of rooms from the kitchen, hall way or the living room. This dresser base would certainly grace any home. So don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.
Provenance:
The Welsh dresser, a classic piece of kitchen furniture, originated in Wales during the 17th and 18th centuries. It typically features a sideboard-style base with cupboards and drawers, topped with open shelves for display. While the name suggests a Welsh origin, these dressers were also popular in Ireland and Scotland, with regional variations adapting to local needs. This particular oak dresser originates from the originating from the Snowdonia / Conwy region, in the county of Caernarfonshire in North Wales, United Kingdom. It is an early dresser boasting stunning colour and patination, constructed with top quality oak. This style of dresser is highly sought after, decorative and functional items that would complement any country kitchen or dining room. This particular dresser came from a farmhouse, in Denbighshire, North Wales.
Assembled Dimensions:
Height = 189cm / 74⅜” / 6ft 2⅜”
Width = 151cm / 59½” / 4ft 11½”
Depth = 53cm / 20⅞” / 1ft 8⅞”
Base Dimensions:
External Height (Including Plate Bead) = 87cm / 34¼”/ 2ft 10¼”
Base Height = 86cm / 33⅞” / 2ft 9⅞”
Width = 147.5cm / 58⅛” / 4ft 10⅛”
Depth = 53cm / 20⅞” / 1ft 8⅞”
Rack Dimensions:
Height = 104cm / 41” / 3ft 5”
Cornice Width = 151cm / 59½” / 4ft 11½”
Shelf Width = 143.5cm / 56½” / 4ft 8½”
Depth (Including Shoes) = 32.5cm / 12¾”
Depth (Cornice) = 22cm / 8⅝”
Condition Report:
This is a fine example of a superb quality small antique Welsh dresser base and rack, from the George II period, constructed in bog oak, originating from the Snowdonia / Denbighshire region of North Wales, displaying a stunning colour and patination, circa 1740, in excellent condition. The base and rack are original to each other, incorporating the original back-boards. Nominal old use marks and age-related shrinkage to the dresser top and leading edges, but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The drawers are fitted with later top-quality Georgian period brass swan-neck handles and escutcheons (it was common for handles / knobs to be replaced through the life of a dresser). However, the brass door knobs appear to be original. The oak drawer linings and drawer bottoms appear to have been restored at some point in the past. Given Welsh dressers were working utility pieces of furniture, it is not surprising that they would have encountered wear and tear through the centuries. The drawers are constructed with hand-dovetailed joints they are smooth running and close flush to the frame. The backboards are all original. This Georgian oak Welsh dresser boasts its original patination therefore, it exhibits a stunning depth of colour. This item is solid in joint and ready to use.
Price:
The price for this item is £4,750 which includes free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland and 14-day free UK returns. The pewter plates and tankards are not included in the sale (they are for decoration only).
Customer Service:
We offer customer satisfaction through the following services:
• Free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland
• 14-day free UK Returns
• Full money back assurance
• Worldwide shipping
• Full insurance of items in transit
Further Information:
For more information or photographs please email or call Yola Gray Antiques.
Office: 01829 458 070
Julian: 07960 738 212
Yola: 07971 882 567
Customers outside the UK should call:
Office: 00 44 1829 458 070
Julian: 00 44 7960 738 212
Yola: 00 44 7971 882 567
Email: info@yolagray.com
Free UK Delivery:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands. If you live in one of the areas where we do not offer free delivery, please contact us for a delivery quote before purchasing the item. Delivery will be made by our specialised antique furniture delivery service, or in some cases we will use a courier service for distant deliveries.
Delivery times are usually 1-4 weeks depending on location we aim to deliver the majority of items within 2 weeks. All items are professionally packaged and fully insured in transit therefore, we can assure you, your items will be securely protected in transit and arrive safely with you.
Once you have purchased an item, we will contact you by email and/or telephone and provide you with a provisional delivery date, in order for you to confirm if it is suitable for you. Once you have confirmed you can accept delivery on the provisional delivery date, we will book the delivery in with our shippers and it then becomes a confirmed delivery date.
We will also provide you with our shippers' contact details, in case you need to contact the driver on the day of delivery. It's helpful if you can provide us with both the landline and mobile telephone number, in case the driver cannot reach you on one of the numbers on the day of delivery, they can contact you on your alternative number.
In order to be able to offer you free delivery, it is based on a 1-man delivery only. For any large items that require 2 people to lift the item, we ask that you are available at the time of delivery to be able to give our shipper a lift off the van and into your house with the item. If you are not able to lift items yourself, we ask that you have someone on hand at the time of delivery to assist our shipper with lifting the item.
14-Day free UK Returns & Refunds:
A 14-day free UK “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee). You will be given a full refund as long as the item is returned in the same condition. We will collect returns using our own specialist furniture delivery company. We will not accept returns via a courier service (due to experience of damaged items in transit). This refund policy only applies to deliveries to the UK.
UK Buyer Payment:
For UK buyers, we accept cash on collection or delivery cheque, credit card, BACS (free bank to bank transfer) or PayPal. Payment is requested within 5 days of the sale. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered.
International Buyers:
If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. The shipping quote provided is a global estimate only. The actual shipping cost will vary by country and postcode. Due to the distances and costs involved with shipping outside the UK, a returns policy is therefore not available for international buyers. Before placing your order(s) please make sure this is the item for you. We request payment by bank transfer (we do not accept payment via PayPal, credit or debit cards for international purchases). Payment is requested within 10 days of the purchase. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered to our shippers. The advertised price of the item does not include the shipping cost, sales tax, import duty or custom fees.
Important information regarding PayPal payment:
We only accept payment from fully verified PayPal account holders with confirmed addresses only. Items will only be sent to the confirmed address registered in PayPal. If you purchase an item and your address is not confirmed, your payment will be refunded and the purchase cancelled. It only takes a few moments to verify and confirm your PayPal details.
About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA. CINOA is the world association of Art & Antique dealer associations. All LAPADA & CINOA members abide by their strict code of practice by adhering to reputable standards of quality, expertise and integrity.
Yola Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 45 years. Yola Gray has a special interest in colonial furniture, specifically antique four poster beds. Yola Gray also provides a variety of fine English antique furniture, art and fabrics to clients in the UK, Europe and further afield.
Please visit the Yola Gray website at for further items and information.
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SellerYola Gray Antiques
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Unit 4, Organsdale Farm
Kelsall,
Tarporley
Cheshire
CW6 0SR
Tel : 01829 458 070
Non UK callers : +44 1829 458 070
Get directions to Yola Gray Antiques
Summary:
• Item: Welsh Dresser
• Circa: 1740
• Period: George II
• Wood: Bog Oak
• Provenance: Snowdonia / Denbighshire region, North Wales, UK
• Small proportions
• Original base & shaped rack
• Splayed moulded cornice
• Shaped apron
• Three plate racks
• Enclosed base
• Twin-plank top
• Old period replacement brassware
• Arched fielded door panels
• Three working frieze drawers
• Faux central
• Restored oak-lined drawers
• Original oak wide backboards
• Original polish and patination
• Stunning colour
• Superb craftsmanship
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland
• Free 14 days UK returns policy
Description:
This is a fine example of a superb quality small antique Welsh dresser base and rack, from the George II period, constructed in bog oak, originating from the Snowdonia / Denbighshire region of North Wales, displaying a stunning colour and patination, circa 1740, in excellent condition. Benefitting from a small size, measuring just under 5ft wide, makes this compact dresser extremely desirable.
The quality and weight of the drawer linings lead us to believe the Georgian oak dresser was constructed from what is known as “bog oak”. It was reclaimed from fallen oak trees in peat bogs, preserved for thousands of years. The anaerobic conditions (lack of oxygen) and the acidic environment of the bog, combined with the presence of iron salts and tannins in the wood, cause the wood to darken and become very hard and heavy over time. It also produces a stunning deep rich dark brown colour, due to the minerals the timber absorbed from the peat and soil. Interestingly, bog oak was commonly used to inlay fine decorative pieces, as an alternative to ebony. Bog oak is a very dense wood and therefore this dresser is heavy to lift!
The oak rack is designed with a straight protruding cornice, featuring an elegant shaped apron below. The oak rack is constructed with serpentine shaped vertical ends, incorporating wide oak boards (the wider the boards, generally the better the quality) and two grooved horizontal shelves, which were designed to display plates and crockery. The oak rack rests upon two shaped “shoes” which are secured to the dresser base with two screws.
The enclosed Welsh dresser base, boasts a wonderful two-plank solid oak top (displaying wonderful colour and patination), with three frieze moulded drawers, flanked by two stunning arched fielded panel doors below and a central fixed fielded panel. The sides incorporated inset panels with horizontal stiles. The doors incorporate period brass butterfly hinges, which are in good working condition. The base has been constructed in the traditional manner, incorporating mortice and tenon joints, secured by oak pegs. Insider the dresser base is a fixed shelf. The Georgian dresser stands on its block oak stiles (feet).
The drawers are fitted with later top-quality Georgian period brass swan-neck handles and escutcheons (it was common for handles / knobs to be replaced through the life of a dresser). However, the brass door knobs appear to be original. The oak drawer linings and drawer bottoms appear to have been restored at some point in the past. Given Welsh dressers were working utility pieces of furniture, it is not surprising that they would have encountered wear and tear through the centuries. The drawers are constructed with hand-dovetailed joints they are smooth running and close flush to the frame.
This dresser boasts its original polish and patination, displaying a rich oxblood colour, which has been created from over 250 years of care. This Welsh dresser is an excellent investment and would look superb in a variety of rooms from the kitchen, hall way or the living room. This dresser base would certainly grace any home. So don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.
Provenance:
The Welsh dresser, a classic piece of kitchen furniture, originated in Wales during the 17th and 18th centuries. It typically features a sideboard-style base with cupboards and drawers, topped with open shelves for display. While the name suggests a Welsh origin, these dressers were also popular in Ireland and Scotland, with regional variations adapting to local needs. This particular oak dresser originates from the originating from the Snowdonia / Conwy region, in the county of Caernarfonshire in North Wales, United Kingdom. It is an early dresser boasting stunning colour and patination, constructed with top quality oak. This style of dresser is highly sought after, decorative and functional items that would complement any country kitchen or dining room. This particular dresser came from a farmhouse, in Denbighshire, North Wales.
Assembled Dimensions:
Height = 189cm / 74⅜” / 6ft 2⅜”
Width = 151cm / 59½” / 4ft 11½”
Depth = 53cm / 20⅞” / 1ft 8⅞”
Base Dimensions:
External Height (Including Plate Bead) = 87cm / 34¼”/ 2ft 10¼”
Base Height = 86cm / 33⅞” / 2ft 9⅞”
Width = 147.5cm / 58⅛” / 4ft 10⅛”
Depth = 53cm / 20⅞” / 1ft 8⅞”
Rack Dimensions:
Height = 104cm / 41” / 3ft 5”
Cornice Width = 151cm / 59½” / 4ft 11½”
Shelf Width = 143.5cm / 56½” / 4ft 8½”
Depth (Including Shoes) = 32.5cm / 12¾”
Depth (Cornice) = 22cm / 8⅝”
Condition Report:
This is a fine example of a superb quality small antique Welsh dresser base and rack, from the George II period, constructed in bog oak, originating from the Snowdonia / Denbighshire region of North Wales, displaying a stunning colour and patination, circa 1740, in excellent condition. The base and rack are original to each other, incorporating the original back-boards. Nominal old use marks and age-related shrinkage to the dresser top and leading edges, but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The drawers are fitted with later top-quality Georgian period brass swan-neck handles and escutcheons (it was common for handles / knobs to be replaced through the life of a dresser). However, the brass door knobs appear to be original. The oak drawer linings and drawer bottoms appear to have been restored at some point in the past. Given Welsh dressers were working utility pieces of furniture, it is not surprising that they would have encountered wear and tear through the centuries. The drawers are constructed with hand-dovetailed joints they are smooth running and close flush to the frame. The backboards are all original. This Georgian oak Welsh dresser boasts its original patination therefore, it exhibits a stunning depth of colour. This item is solid in joint and ready to use.
Price:
The price for this item is £4,750 which includes free delivery to mainland England, Wales & southern Scotland and 14-day free UK returns. The pewter plates and tankards are not included in the sale (they are for decoration only).
Customer Service:
We offer customer satisfaction through the following services:
• Free delivery to England, Wales & Southern Scotland
• 14-day free UK Returns
• Full money back assurance
• Worldwide shipping
• Full insurance of items in transit
Further Information:
For more information or photographs please email or call Yola Gray Antiques.
Office: 01829 458 070
Julian: 07960 738 212
Yola: 07971 882 567
Customers outside the UK should call:
Office: 00 44 1829 458 070
Julian: 00 44 7960 738 212
Yola: 00 44 7971 882 567
Email: info@yolagray.com
Free UK Delivery:
We offer free delivery to mainland England, Wales, and Southern Scotland (anywhere south of Stirling). We do not offer free delivery to locations north of Stirling in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or any British Islands off the mainland for example, the Isle of Man, Isle of White and Channel Islands. If you live in one of the areas where we do not offer free delivery, please contact us for a delivery quote before purchasing the item. Delivery will be made by our specialised antique furniture delivery service, or in some cases we will use a courier service for distant deliveries.
Delivery times are usually 1-4 weeks depending on location we aim to deliver the majority of items within 2 weeks. All items are professionally packaged and fully insured in transit therefore, we can assure you, your items will be securely protected in transit and arrive safely with you.
Once you have purchased an item, we will contact you by email and/or telephone and provide you with a provisional delivery date, in order for you to confirm if it is suitable for you. Once you have confirmed you can accept delivery on the provisional delivery date, we will book the delivery in with our shippers and it then becomes a confirmed delivery date.
We will also provide you with our shippers' contact details, in case you need to contact the driver on the day of delivery. It's helpful if you can provide us with both the landline and mobile telephone number, in case the driver cannot reach you on one of the numbers on the day of delivery, they can contact you on your alternative number.
In order to be able to offer you free delivery, it is based on a 1-man delivery only. For any large items that require 2 people to lift the item, we ask that you are available at the time of delivery to be able to give our shipper a lift off the van and into your house with the item. If you are not able to lift items yourself, we ask that you have someone on hand at the time of delivery to assist our shipper with lifting the item.
14-Day free UK Returns & Refunds:
A 14-day free UK “no quibble” returns policy (from the date you receive the item) is available if you are not happy with this item. We will collect the item free of charge from you (we do not charge a return fee / collection fee). You will be given a full refund as long as the item is returned in the same condition. We will collect returns using our own specialist furniture delivery company. We will not accept returns via a courier service (due to experience of damaged items in transit). This refund policy only applies to deliveries to the UK.
UK Buyer Payment:
For UK buyers, we accept cash on collection or delivery cheque, credit card, BACS (free bank to bank transfer) or PayPal. Payment is requested within 5 days of the sale. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered.
International Buyers:
If you live outside the UK and you would like to purchase this item, please contact us before purchasing it, so that we can obtain an accurate shipping quote and delivery lead-time. The shipping quote provided is a global estimate only. The actual shipping cost will vary by country and postcode. Due to the distances and costs involved with shipping outside the UK, a returns policy is therefore not available for international buyers. Before placing your order(s) please make sure this is the item for you. We request payment by bank transfer (we do not accept payment via PayPal, credit or debit cards for international purchases). Payment is requested within 10 days of the purchase. Payment must be cleared before the items are collected or delivered to our shippers. The advertised price of the item does not include the shipping cost, sales tax, import duty or custom fees.
Important information regarding PayPal payment:
We only accept payment from fully verified PayPal account holders with confirmed addresses only. Items will only be sent to the confirmed address registered in PayPal. If you purchase an item and your address is not confirmed, your payment will be refunded and the purchase cancelled. It only takes a few moments to verify and confirm your PayPal details.
About the Seller:
This item is being sold by Yola Gray Antiques who is an accredited member of LAPADA (the UK’s largest Trade Association of Professional Art and Antique Dealers) and CINOA. CINOA is the world association of Art & Antique dealer associations. All LAPADA & CINOA members abide by their strict code of practice by adhering to reputable standards of quality, expertise and integrity.
Yola Gray has dealt in fine art and antique furniture for over 45 years. Yola Gray has a special interest in colonial furniture, specifically antique four poster beds. Yola Gray also provides a variety of fine English antique furniture, art and fabrics to clients in the UK, Europe and further afield.
Please visit the Yola Gray website at for further items and information.
Ref. 113251
Price
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The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 11/DEC/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Free delivery to mainland England, Wales & Southern Scotland and 14-day free UK
DimensionsAssembled Dimensions:
Height = 189cm / 74⅜” / 6ft 2⅜”
Width = 151cm / 59½” / 4ft 11½”
Depth = 53cm / 20⅞” / 1ft 8⅞”
Base Dimensions:
External Height (Including Plate Bead) = 87cm / 34¼”/ 2ft 10¼”
Base Height = 86cm / 33⅞” / 2ft 9⅞”
Width = 147.5cm / 58⅛” / 4ft 10⅛”
Depth = 53cm / 20⅞” / 1ft 8⅞”
Rack Dimensions:
Height = 104cm / 41” / 3ft 5”
Cornice Width = 151cm / 59½” / 4ft 11½”
Shelf Width = 143.5cm / 56½” / 4ft 8½”
Depth (Including Shoes) = 32.5cm / 12¾”
Depth (Cornice) = 22cm / 8⅝”
Category Antique Furniture
Date Circa 1740
George II Antiques Material Oak
Origin Welsh
Condition This is a fine example of a superb quality small antique Welsh dresser base and rack, from the George II period, constructed in bog oak, originating from the Snowdonia / Denbighshire region of North Wales, displaying a stunning colour and patination, circa 1740, in excellent condition. The base and rack are original to each other, incorporating the original back-boards. Nominal old use marks and age-related shrinkage to the dresser top and leading edges, but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The drawers are fitted with later top-quality Georgian period brass swan-neck handles and escutcheons (it was common for handles / knobs to be replaced through the life of a dresser). However, the brass door knobs appear to be original. The oak drawer linings and drawer bottoms appear to have been restored at some point in the past. Given Welsh dressers were working utility pieces of furniture, it is not surprising that they would have encountered wear and tear through the centuries. The drawers are constructed with hand-dovetailed joints they are smooth running and close flush to the frame. The backboards are all original. This Georgian oak Welsh dresser boasts its original patination therefore, it exhibits a stunning depth of colour. This item is solid in joint and ready to use.
Item code as236a3324 / 113251
Status For Sale
£4750.00 
$6381.63
€5428.30

$6381.63

€5428.30

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Conversion rates as of 11/DEC/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Free delivery to mainland England, Wales & Southern Scotland and 14-day free UK
View all stock from
Yola Gray Antiques

Unit 4, Organsdale FarmKelsall,
Tarporley
Cheshire
CW6 0SR
Tel : 01829 458 070
Non UK callers : +44 1829 458 070
Get directions to Yola Gray Antiques
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