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 more...

Elm wood has a long history of use in furniture construction in Britain and Europe, dating back to medieval times. Elm was highly valued for its strength, durability, and attractive grain patterns, and its resistance to rot and decay, making it a popular choice for furniture. During the 17th and 18th centuries, elm was widely used for a variety of furniture styles, including Queen Anne, Chippendale, and Georgian. Elm was also commonly used for the construction of Windsor chairs, which were popular in England and America during the 18th and 19th centuries.

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

18th Century George III Elm Low Dresser

A George III elm low dresser, last quarter 18th century, the three-plank rectangular top with cleated ends above three frieze drawers, raised on square supports, the edges of the drawer openings moulded, the sides panelled, 85 cm high, 196 cm wide, 52 cm…

An 18th century English elm dresser rack, with open shelves

18th Century Elm Dresser Rack with Open Shelves

An 18th century English elm dresser rack, with open shelves

A Japanese dresser, cypress and elm, Meiji period, two…

Meiji Period Japanese Cypress and Elm Dresser

A Japanese dresser, cypress and elm, Meiji period, two sectional, 170 cm high, 188 cm wide, 69 cm deep

A rustic English provincial elm dresser, late 18th century,…

18th Century English Elm Dresser with Patina & Pegged Construction

A rustic English provincial elm dresser, late 18th century, with a fine patina and of pegged construction, with a decorative shaped cornice, long plank sides, an open pegged rack, the shelf above a pair of rail and stile plank doors to a plinth base,…

18th century English oak elm & walnut Welsh dresser with…

English Oak Welsh Dresser with Crossbanded Drawer Front

18th century English oak elm & walnut Welsh dresser with crossbanded drawer front, 160 cm (W) x 51 cm (D) x 200 cm (H)

An English 18th century oak and elm open front dresser having…

18th Century Oak and Elm Dresser with Cupboards Below

An English 18th century oak and elm open front dresser having cupboards below, 190 cm high, 140 cm long, 40 cm deep

An English 18th century oak and elm welsh dresser having…

18th Century Welsh Dresser with Cupboards and Plate Rack

An English 18th century oak and elm welsh dresser having cupboards below, three central drawers and a plate rack above. 195 cm high, 144 cm wide, 39 cm deep.

An early 18th century oak and elm dresser with pierced…

18th Century Oak and Elm Dresser

An early 18th century oak and elm dresser with pierced scalloped cornice above open shelves, the base with six drawers, and enclosed cupboards; shaped feet. Width 161 cm

A small provincial elm dresser base and plate rack, English,…

Provincial Elm Dresser Base with Plate Rack

A small provincial elm dresser base and plate rack, English, first half of the 19th century, 72 cm high, 130 cm wide, 40 cm deep

A Welsh elm dresser base, 18th century. 88 cm high, 195 cm wide,…

18th Century Welsh Elm Dresser Base

A Welsh elm dresser base, 18th century. 88 cm high, 195 cm wide, 46 cm deep

A George III oak and elm low dresser, English, 18th century. 87…

George III Oak Low Dresser, 18th Century

A George III oak and elm low dresser, English, 18th century. 87 cm high, 160 cm wide and 46 cm deep. Provenance: Private Collection, Melbourne