An essential feature of every well equipped kitchen, the name derives from the board or table on which meat was 'dressed' or food prepared.

Over time, the design of the dresser has changed, even though the nomenclature is unchanged.

Dressers were particularly popular in Wales, northwest and southwest England, each type having strong regional characteristics.

First introduced in the 18th century, the dresser consisted of a base containing shelves, drawers and cupboards, and an open upper section, with stepped shelves known as the 'rack', for storing plates and other crockery.

Some dressers, particularly from Wales and northern England had panelled backs, while others have open backs so the wall behind the back of the upper section of the dresser is visible.

Alternatively the rack was sometimes attached directly to the kitchen wall rather than remain free standing upon the base, which explains why so many of them have since been more...

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George III oak kitchen dresser, with moulded cornice, open…

George III Oak Kitchen Dresser with Secret Drawers

George III oak kitchen dresser, with moulded cornice, open plated shelves flanked by slender cupboards, the base with cupboards including secret drawers enclosed by four panel doors, two mahogany crossbanded drawers below on ogee bracket feet

A George III oak Welsh dresser, dated 1779 of typical form with…

George III Oak Welsh Dresser, Dated 1779

A George III oak Welsh dresser, dated 1779 of typical form with a dual plate rack above a projecting lower section with an arrangement of drawers and panelled cupboards on ogee bracket feet carved below the pediment G J 1779 210 cm high, 164 cm wide, 57…

An unusual oak country dresser, two plate display shelves over…

Oak Country Dresser with Display Shelves and Hooks

An unusual oak country dresser, two plate display shelves over a larger shelf with hooks, the base completely open for taller pieces. 95 x 21.5 x 187 cm.

George II oak dresser, mid 18th century, with a later top, the…

18th Century Oak Dresser with Provenance

George II oak dresser, mid 18th century, with a later top, the base with a rectangular plank top above three drawers with brass handles, raised on square section legs joined by stretcher shelf width 181 cm, depth 73 cm. Provenance: The Estate of Andrew…

George III oak dresser base with 3 drawers, 137 cm wide, 46 cm…

George III Oak Dresser Base with 3 Drawers

George III oak dresser base with 3 drawers, 137 cm wide, 46 cm deep, 81 cm high.

Charles II oak Welsh dresser the top with three open shelves…

Charles II Welsh Oak Dresser with Beaded Fronts

Charles II oak Welsh dresser the top with three open shelves with beaded fronts and uprights, the base with three geometric moulded drawers, six small faux drawers flanked by cupboards on bracket feet, 208 cm high, 150 cm wide, 51 cm deep

19th century English oak dresser on four turned legs with three…

English oak dresser with shelves, doors, and drawers

19th century English oak dresser on four turned legs with three shelves and two doors to top above a three drawer base, 201 cm high, 163 cm wide, 60 cm deep,

A Welsh dresser base, oak and fruitwood, mid 18th century, 84…

18th Century Welsh Oak Dresser Base

A Welsh dresser base, oak and fruitwood, mid 18th century, 84 cm high, 201 cm wide, 44 cm deep

An 18th century, Welsh dresser plate rack, oak and pine, circa…

18th Century Welsh Oak Plate Rack

An 18th century, Welsh dresser plate rack, oak and pine, circa 1760, 127 cm high, 144 cm wide, 19 cm

Small Georgian style oak kitchen dresser 91 cm wide, 37 cm deep,…

Georgian Oak Kitchen Dresser (91cm) - Divisible

Small Georgian style oak kitchen dresser 91 cm wide, 37 cm deep, 160 cm high approx, divides into 2 parts for removal

A 19th century French oak dresser in the Breton style

Breton Oak Dresser from 19th Century France

A 19th century French oak dresser in the Breton style

An English West country kitchen dresser back, stained oak, 18th…

18th Century Oak Kitchen Dresser from West Country England

An English West country kitchen dresser back, stained oak, 18th century, 118 cm high, 194 cm wide, 22 cm deep

An early 18th century oak dresser base, raised on turned and…

18th Century Oak Dresser Base

An early 18th century oak dresser base, raised on turned and tapered legs on pad feet. Three drawer horizontal format with brass locks, escutcheons and handles. C.1730, height 80 cm, width 200 cm, depth 47 cm. Provenance: purchased 1997 Donald Melville…

Queen Anne style oak Welsh dresser base late 18th century…

18th Century Welsh Oak Dresser Base

Queen Anne style oak Welsh dresser base late 18th century English the rectangular top above two short drawers with brass handles and escutcheons, raised on four cabriole legs, height 85 cm, width 136 cm, depth 54 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.

George III oak dresser the top with two cupboards and central…

George III Oak Dresser with Plate Rack and Drawers

George III oak dresser the top with two cupboards and central plate rack, three drawer base on squared tapered legs with under tier

A Georgian oak Welsh dresser; the plate rack with moulded…

Georgian Oak Welsh Dresser with Plate Rack

A Georgian oak Welsh dresser; the plate rack with moulded cornice above a shaped frieze and shaped sides, the base having three drawers above an arcaded pot board with chamfered supports. Height 188 cm, width 143 cm, depth 43 cm

A William IV oak dresser; the moulded cornice above a plate…

William IV Oak Dresser with Plate Rack and Drawers

A William IV oak dresser; the moulded cornice above a plate rack on a base with an arrangement of four narrow drawers flanking a deep central drawer on baluster turned supports with pot board, on bracket feet. Height 213 cm, width 175 cm, depth 45 cm

A Welsh oak dresser, 18th century, the moulded cornice above a…

18th Century Welsh Oak Dresser with Plate Rack and Drawers

A Welsh oak dresser, 18th century, the moulded cornice above a plate rack comprising three shelves, raised on a base of five frieze drawers upon baluster supports, above a pot cupboard. 210 cm high, 180 cm wide, 43 cm deep

19th century European oak dresser spindle top rail geometric…

Fluted Oak Dresser with Geometric Paneled Doors

19th century European oak dresser spindle top rail geometric paneled doors to top and base, fluted column supports

Oak Welsh dresser, English oak with open top shelving, the base…

Oak Welsh Dresser with Open Top Shelving and Drawers

Oak Welsh dresser, English oak with open top shelving, the base with three drawers with lower pot shelf

Georgian Welsh oak dresser, with a rectangular back, set with…

Georgian Welsh Oak Dresser with Three Shelves and Drawers

Georgian Welsh oak dresser, with a rectangular back, set with three narrow shelves, above a rectangular top, set with three drawers. With drop ring handles on tapering legs on pad feet, possible later top, 194 cm x 158 cm

Antique English 18th century oak pot board dresser, fitted with…

18th Century Oak Pot Board Dresser with Three Drawers

Antique English 18th century oak pot board dresser, fitted with three drawers, with turned baluster supports with pot board base, open tiered shelf back, 191 cm high, 160 cm wide, 35 cm deep

Late Victorian English oak dresser, out swept cornice above…

Late Victorian Oak Dresser with Plate Racks and Cupboard Doors

Late Victorian English oak dresser, out swept cornice above plate racks, the base with three frieze drawers above raised and fielded panel cupboard doors, skirted base, on bracket feet, 176 cm high, 152 cm wide, 53 cm deep

A Georgian oak plate rack dresser, the plank closed back with…

Georgian Oak Plate Rack Dresser with Three Shelves and Drawers

A Georgian oak plate rack dresser, the plank closed back with three shelves, the base with three frieze drawers and a wide planked pot shelf. 140 x 37.5 x 190 cm.

A George III carved oak dresser base, circa 1760, 81 cm high,…

George III Oak Dresser Base, 1760

A George III carved oak dresser base, circa 1760, 81 cm high, 188 cm wide, 49.5 cm deep

Charles II style oak dresser with two raised and fielded…

Charles II Oak Dresser with Raised Drawers and Baluster Legs

Charles II style oak dresser with two raised and fielded drawers on baluster legs joined by plain stretchers, 137 cm wide, 87 cm high, 45 cm deep

Georgian III oak and mahogany crossbanded Welsh dresser the top…

Oak and Mahogany Welsh Dresser with Plate Racks

Georgian III oak and mahogany crossbanded Welsh dresser the top with moulded cornice, 3 central plate racks flanked by cupboards and small drawers, the base with 3 drawers, serpentine apron below on cabriole legs with pad feet, 192 cm wide, 190 cm high,…

A Georgian oak high back Welsh dresser, the back with plain…

Georgian Oak Welsh Dresser with Iron Hooks and Pot Rack

A Georgian oak high back Welsh dresser, the back with plain pediment, three shelves and two rows of wrought iron tankard hooks, the base with three drawers over an open pot rack with four turned supports, raised on bracket feet. 175 x 45 x 207.8 cm.

George III oak country dresser two frieze drawers on two…

George III Oak Country Dresser with Two Drawers and Cupboard

George III oak country dresser two frieze drawers on two cupboard three panel base, 138 x 49 x 82 cm

An early 18th century oak Welsh dresser, crossbanded with…

18th Century Welsh Oak Dresser with Mahogany Crossbanding

An early 18th century oak Welsh dresser, crossbanded with mahogany, the back with two cupboards, drawers and plate rack, dentil moulding to the cornice, the base with three drawers (replacement handles), shaped apron, raised on square section legs. 183 cm…

A George II oak low dresser, mid 18th century, the rectangular…

George II Oak Low Dresser, 18th Century

A George II oak low dresser, mid 18th century, the rectangular top above three frieze drawers, on cabriole supports, 84 cm high,183 cm wide, 46 cm deep. Provenance: The Estate of the late Hylton Grimmer

A George III oak high dresser, last quarter 18th century, the…

George III Oak High Dresser, Late 18th Century

A George III oak high dresser, last quarter 18th century, the plate rack with moulded cornice above three shelves between shaped supports, the lower part with an arrangement of drawers and panelled cupboard doors, on shaped bracket feet, the sides…

A small proportion Georgian oak dresser top, with plain…

Georgian Oak Dresser Top with Multiple Shelves

A small proportion Georgian oak dresser top, with plain pediment, shaped apron and multiple shelves. 113 x 15 x 98 cm.

A George II oak and mahogany crossbanded dresser base, English…

George II Oak Dresser Base, 1730

A George II oak and mahogany crossbanded dresser base, English circa 1730, 190 cm long 84 cm high 50 cm deep

An antique Welsh oak dresser with two drawers, 18th century, 82…

18th Century Welsh Oak Dresser with Two Drawers

An antique Welsh oak dresser with two drawers, 18th century, 82 cm high, 178 cm wide, 47 cm deep

A George III oak high dresser, late 18th century, the plate…

George III Oak High Dresser with Plate Rack and Drawers

A George III oak high dresser, late 18th century, the plate rack with moulded cornice above four shelves flanked by tall cupboards, the lower part with an arrangement of drawers and panelled cupboard doors, on shaped bracket feet, 237 cm high, 192 cm wide…

A Georgian oak kitchen dresser, late 18th century with moulded…

18th Century Georgian Oak Kitchen Dresser

A Georgian oak kitchen dresser, late 18th century with moulded overhanging cornice to top, open plated shelves, the lower section with three frieze drawers over two panelled side cupboards centered by three drawers, pierced brass backplates and swan neck…

A George III oak dresser, last quarter 18th century, the plate…

George III Oak Dresser with Plate Rack and Drawers

A George III oak dresser, last quarter 18th century, the plate rack with a moulded cornice above three shelves between shaped and reeded sides, the lower part of breakfront outline with an arrangement of drawers and panelled cupboard doors and reeded…

An Georgian oak dresser base, early 19th century the…

Georgian Oak Dresser Base with Five Drawers

An Georgian oak dresser base, early 19th century the rectangular top with moulded edge above an arrangement of five drawers with ring turned brass handles and ring turned legs joined by a solid shelf. Height 81 cm, width 163 cm, depth 43 cm

A good 18th century oak rack back dresser, with scalloped…

18th Century Oak Dresser with Scalloped Canopy Rail

A good 18th century oak rack back dresser, with scalloped canopy rail fitted with cup hooks, above two open-backed shelves with shaped fronts. The base with three central drawers over panel doors, brass swing handles on winged back plates with conforming…

A Georgian oak dresser, the back with three open plate racks…

Georgian Oak Dresser with Plate Racks and Drawers

A Georgian oak dresser, the back with three open plate racks and cup hooks, the base with three drawers and two small faux drawers, brass handles and back plates, raised in square section legs. Old damage commensurate with age. 136 x 43 x 200 cm.

George III oak Welsh dresser, with three tier plate rack top,…

George III Welsh Oak Dresser with Three-Tier Plate Rack

George III oak Welsh dresser, with three tier plate rack top, the base with three frieze drawers, three central drawers and two cupboards on bracket feet, 170 cm wide, 47 cm deep, 207 cm high

George III oak Welsh dresser, of neat proportions, the top with…

George III Oak Welsh Dresser with Neat Proportions

George III oak Welsh dresser, of neat proportions, the top with three open shelves, the base with three frieze drawers, three central drawers flanked by two cupboards on bracket feet, 150 cm wide, 51 cm deep, 202 cm high

George III oak Welsh dresser, the top with three shelves, base…

George III Oak Welsh Dresser with Three Drawers

George III oak Welsh dresser, the top with three shelves, base with three frieze drawers, shaped apron on turned legs joined by a plain undertier, 157 cm wide

A George III oak high dresser, last quarter 18th century, the…

18th Century George III Oak High Dresser with Ebonised Inlay

A George III oak high dresser, last quarter 18th century, the plate rack with a moulded cornice above three shelves with moulded fronts and uprights, the lower part with an arrangement of drawers and cupboards, on a moulded base, the sides panelled, the…

A George III oak dresser base, the rectangular moulded top…

A George III oak dresser base, the rectangular moulded top above three deep frieze drawers on square chamfered legs. Height 82 cm, width 177 cm, depth 50 cm

George III oak dresser base, with three frieze drawers and…

George III oak dresser base, with three frieze drawers and Georgian brass swing handles, serpentine shaped apron, turned supports, the base with single shelf. 211 x 47 x 80 cm.

An early George III oak dresser, the plate rack panelled back…

An early George III oak dresser, the plate rack panelled back with three shelves, the base with three drawers above a central bank of three further drawers flanked by a pair of panelled cupboard doors, all with brass knob handles. Good patina. 169 x 50 x…

A Victorian oak and inlaid dresser in Charles II style, last…

A Victorian oak and inlaid dresser in Charles II style, last quarter 19th century, the top with moulded edge above three frieze drawers with a shaped apron, raised on pierced double-bine turned supports to the front with a potboard below, the drawer…

An antique oak Welsh dresser base with cabriole legs and pad…

19th Century Antique Oak Welsh Dresser Base with Cabriole Legs

An antique oak Welsh dresser base with cabriole legs and pad feet, 19th century, 76 cm high, 170 cm wide, 55 cm deep

A George III elm and oak low dresser, last quarter 18th century,…

A George III elm and oak low dresser, last quarter 18th century, the rectangular top with a low back above three deep frieze drawers and a shaped apron, on square supports, 89 cm high, 175 cm wide, 40 cm deep

A Mid-Georgian oak high dresser, third quarter 18th century,…

A Mid-Georgian oak high dresser, third quarter 18th century, the plate rack with a moulded cornice above three shelves, the lower part with three drawers raised on columnar supports with a potboard below, 191 cm high, 163 cm wide, 44 cm deep

A George II oak high dresser, second quarter 18th century, the…

A George II oak high dresser, second quarter 18th century, the plate rack with a moulded cornice above three shelves, the lower part with three drawers raised on flat baluster supports united by low peripheral stretchers, 185 cm high, 169 cm wide, 44 cm…

A George III-style oak enclosed low dresser, Robert brown,…

A George III-style oak enclosed low dresser, Robert brown, Melbourne, late 20th century, rectangular, the top with moulded edge above seven drawers arranged around a pair of doors enclosing a cupboard, fluted quarter columns to the front corners, on ogee…