Large Antique Pine & Sycamore Victorian Dresser. Kitchen, Country House, Pantry
19th Century Victorian Pine & Sycamore Welsh Dresser c1870
An exceptional Victorian Welsh dresser of impressive scale, crafted in solid pine and retaining its rare original sycamore worktop. Renowned as a traditional “dairy wood”, sycamore was prized for its hard, close-grained surface, making it ideal for food preparation.
The base features two short drawers over two deep graduating drawers alongside a spacious cupboard, all displaying quality hand-cut dovetail construction and original brass cup handles. Above, a classic open plate rack with deep shelving and a moulded cornice provides superb display space.
Beautifully aged and rich in character, the dresser has been sympathetically cleaned, waxed and revived while preserving the authentic wear, patina, and charm accumulated over more than 150 years.
A striking and increasingly sought-after example of English country furniture, combining exceptional craftsmanship, practicality, and timeless farmhouse appeal.
Condition:
Sympathetically restored throughout. All drawers run smoothly and runners have been replaced/serviced where necessary. Treated, waxed and polished. Surface marks and patina commensurate with age and use. Structurally solid.
Dimensions:
- Height 207cm
- Width 175cm
- Depth at base 59cm
We inspect every product and carry out any needed repairs to ensure that everything leaves us serviced and maintained, ready for many more years of life. All of our vintage and antique products show the rich beauty and history of their life with the knocks and bumps of many years of use and we try to minimise restoration to keep every piece as original as possible.
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Delivery:
We provide a bespoke nationwide in‑house delivery service for all pieces. Share your address details with us prior to purchase and we’ll prepare an accurate delivery quotation.
Delivery to England is typically completed within 7 days. For Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland, delivery usually takes 10–14 days. Overseas delivery is available; however, timings depend on the chosen carrier and border control checks, so transit may take considerably longer.