George III Fruitwood Dresser Base Sideboard

A handsome and practical George III fruitwood dresser base dating from the late 18th century, showcasing a warm honey-toned patina and excellent country house character. This well-proportioned piece features a traditional arrangement of three drawers across the top, with two central drawers below flanked by cupboard doors on either side. An interesting and highly functional feature is that the lower two central drawers are dummy drawer fronts, concealing a full-width central cupboard section behind, providing generous storage space while maintaining the classic drawer-front appearance. The dresser retains its attractive period brass swan-neck handles and escutcheons, which complement the rich fruitwood grain beautifully. Raised on shaped bracket feet, this versatile antique dresser base would work equally well as a sideboard, server, kitchen dresser base, hallway storage piece, or statement cabinet in both traditional and contemporary interiors. With its pleasing proportions, practical storage, and authentic Georgian charm, this is an excellent example of an 18th-century fruitwood dresser base. Key Features: • Authentic George III period dresser base • Constructed in attractive fruitwood • Warm honey-coloured patina with characterful grain • Three working drawers across the top • Two lower central drawer fronts are dummy drawers • Full cupboard space concealed behind the dummy drawer fronts • Twin side cupboards with panelled doors • Original-style brass swan-neck handles and decorative escutcheons • Raised on shaped bracket feet • Excellent storage capacity • Ideal as a sideboard, server, dresser base, or hall cupboard “There is scarcely anything in the world that some man cannot make a little worse and sell a little more cheaply. The person who buys on price alone is this man’s lawful prey.” On occasions customers have been disappointed to miss an item as they e-mailed their enquiry instead of phoning, I would recommend that if you wished to get the piece, please call rather than e-mail. We are very friendly and easy to deal with. This George III fruitwood dresser base is a green product and have not affected the environment we live in. We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock. Guarantee: This George III fruitwood dresser base carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 45 years of trading to select the items with the best design and condition suitable to be placed into our quality stock. PRICE MATCHING: Antiques are unique, and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please consider the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before deciding if you are looking at price comparison. When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home. We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock. Hingstons Distance selling policy: Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent. Payment: We can accept payment by bank transfer, card transaction by phone, or cheque in store for UK customers, please contact us if you are an overseas customer. Items remain on sale until payment is received.