Rustic charm meets practical elegance in this two-part 19th century pine dresser
At a Glance - Appeal, Desirability & Collectibility:
• Origin: England
• Date: 19th Century
• Material: Solid pine
• Subject: Country dresser with plate rack
• Function: Storage, display, and serving furniture
• Construction: Two-part form with removable upper plate rack
• Upper Section: Three-shelved plate rack for crockery and display
• Lower Section: Two drawers beneath serving surface
• Base: Elegant tapered legs
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Desirability:-
• Genuine 19th century English country furniture
• Warm pine colour with naturally developed patina
• Practical two-part construction for flexibility of use
• Honest signs of age enhance authenticity and appeal
• Increasingly sought-after rustic storage for kitchens and living spaces
Heritage, History & Craftsmanship:
This charming 19th century English pine dresser, crafted from solid pine, embodies the quiet practicality and understated beauty of traditional country furniture. Designed for everyday domestic use, its proportions are balanced and functional, offering generous storage without excess ornament.
The upper plate rack, with three open shelves, was intended for the display and drying of crockery, while the lower section provides a broad serving surface and two drawers for linens or household items. The piece stands on elegant tapered legs, lending lightness and refinement to what is otherwise a robust and hardworking form.
Historic repairs to the rear legs speak to decades of use and care, and have been retained as part of the dresser’s story. Presented unrestored, the surface displays a warm, mellow colour and natural patina developed through time, with tool marks, wear, and tonal variation that give the piece depth and authenticity.
Styling Suggestions:
• Ideal for farmhouse kitchens, country houses, or cottage interiors
• Use the plate rack to display ceramics, glassware, or collected objects
• Works beautifully as a kitchen dresser, pantry piece, or informal dining storage
• Pairs well with natural materials, stone floors, and painted cabinetry
Explore Every Facet:
Our high-resolution photographs allow you to examine the construction, patina, historic repairs, and surface wear in detail, exactly as you would in the showroom. These images form an essential part of the condition report and provide complete transparency and confidence in your purchase.
Sustainable Style:
Thank you for considering this 19th Century English Pine Dresser with Plate Rack - a choice that is both culturally and environmentally responsible... in every sense, the most sustainable item is the one that endures
Antiques represent the most sustainable form of furnishing: already made, already aged, and designed to endure. Choosing antique furniture preserves existing materials, supports traditional craftsmanship, and brings depth, individuality, and continuity into modern interiors.
Purchase with Confidence:
White’s Antiques carefully selects every item for authenticity, character, craftsmanship, and decorative presence - ensuring that each piece carries both aesthetic and historic value. Every item is described and photographed with care, ensuring complete transparency and confidence in your purchase.
We are an established and successful business serving both trade and private collectors. You are warmly invited to visit our shop at 53 High Street, Arundel, and our Showroom at The Vinery, Poling, West Sussex, to experience our curated collections firsthand, explore the stories behind each piece, and appreciate these timeless furnishings in person.
measurements
Height:
201 cm
Width:
136 cm
Depth:
41 cm
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declaration
Whites Antiques has clarified that the 19th Century English Pine Dresser with Plate Rack - Rustic Two-Part Country Storage (LA558559) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 19th Century
declaration
condition
condition
Condition: Structurally sound. Historic repairs to the rear legs, stable and sympathetic to the original form. Surface wear and patina consistent with age; unrestored, retaining authentic rustic character.