Description
An antique, circa 1780, country English chestnut long table with rich beautifully aged patina. Born in England in the 18th century, Welsh dresser base form, featuring a thick plank top with desirable overhang, a later raised gallery having three small drawers & full length upper display shelf, over a sturdy hardwood base fitted with three deep & spacious drawers providing plenty of storage. High quality dovetail joined solid pine extra large center drawer flanked by two large drawers, each drawer front having beveled edge carvings & affixed with brass hardware pulls & keyhole escutcheon. Nicely detailed throughout, including visible fine quality peg joinery, recessed paneled sides, rising on four substantial squared straight legs with chamfer carved edge detail. These tables were widely used as a type of sideboard in dining rooms where food was served, using the drawers for cutlery & table linen. Today this classic design could be used a variety of different ways, including as a farmhouse buffet server, harvest work bench, country kitchen cabinet or butcher block station, credenza media tv stand, writing desk, dry bar, or wall console. Dimensions: (approx) 36.5" High, 66" Wide, 18.5" Deep 18.25" Floor to just below drawers 31" Floor to tabletop. Great condition overall. Very strong, sturdy & stable. The table presents splendidly, with warm, rustic patina over the whole, elegantly aged chestnut wood glow, superb grain detail & mellow lustrous sheen. Nicely worn, the tabletop surface is very smooth, full of antique character, rustically sophisticated old world charm, comfortable warmth & historical depth acquired from approximately 250 years of age & use. 18Th Century Country English Chestnut Welsh Dresser Sideboard Server Long Work Table
