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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