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Early Victorian Welsh Mahogany Corner Cupboard, C.1840
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Early Victorian Welsh Mahogany Corner Cupboard, C.1840

19th century
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Description

A very smart Welsh mahogany two-section standing corner cupboard. The top section has a neat cornice above a wide strip of cross-banding with chequerwork stringing, with a pair of glazed doors with reeded bars enclosing a painted shelved interior. The lower section has a pair of gothic-arched flame-mahogany doors and is raised on bracket feet with a shaped apron between.

This is a superior example of the style favoured in the south Wales towns of Llanelli and Swansea, circa 1840.

43½ ins (110.5 cms) wide across centre

19 ins (48 cms) deep externally

83 ins (211 cms) high

Corner cupboards are notoriously difficult to measure, so if you need to fit an exact space, get back with your measurements and I'll double check.

The width of 43.5 inches is taken right across the front and includes the small side returns which angle backwards.

The depth of 19 inches is the depth from the back corner to the front (with the cornice 19.5 inches)

These are the other measurements which may help:

Width of the front without the side returns: 38 inches (with the beading 38.5 inches)

Width of side returns: 3.25 inches

Width of back from rear corner to back of the side return: 26 inches (with the cornice, 28 inches)

Physical Dimensions
Height
211cm (83.07")
Width
110.5cm (43.50")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Declaration

WelshAntiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Corner Cupboard to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA183995
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SA103
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Description
A very smart Welsh mahogany two-section standing corner cupboard.
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The top section has a neat cornice above a wide strip of cross-banding with chequerwork stringing, with a pair of glazed doors with reeded bars enclosing a painted shelved interior.
WelshAntiques

The lower section has a pair of gothic-arched flame-mahogany doors and is raised on bracket feet with a shaped apron between.

fig 1. An early Victorian mahogany two-part corner cupboard featuring upper glazed doors with arched glazing bars above a lower panelled cupboard base.
fig 1. Early Victorian Welsh Mahogany Corner Cupboard, C.1840

This is a superior example of the style favoured in the south Wales towns of Llanelli and Swansea, circa 1840.

43½ ins (110.5 cms) wide across centre

19 ins (48 cms) deep externally

83 ins (211 cms) high

fig 2. An early Victorian mahogany two-part corner cupboard featuring upper glazed doors with arched glazing bars above a lower panelled cupboard base.
fig 2. Early Victorian Welsh Mahogany Corner Cupboard, C.1840

Corner cupboards are notoriously difficult to measure, so if you need to fit an exact space, get back with your measurements and I'll double check.

The width of 43.5 inches is taken right across the front and includes the small side returns which angle backwards.

The depth of 19 inches is the depth from the back corner to the front (with the cornice 19.5 inches)

These are the other measurements which may help:

Width of the front without the side returns: 38 inches (with the beading 38.5 inches)

Width of side returns: 3.25 inches

Width of back from rear corner to back of the side return: 26 inches (with the cornice, 28 inches)

Height
211cm (83.07")
Width
110.5cm (43.50")
Depth
48cm (18.90")
Date of Manufacture

WelshAntiques has dated this Victorian Mahogany Corner Cupboard to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA183995
Dealers Internal Ref
SA103
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Archive I An early Victorian mahogany two-part corner cupboard featuring upper glazed doors with arched glazing bars above a lower panelled cupboard base.

Early Victorian Welsh Mahogany Corner Cupboard, c.1840

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An early Victorian mahogany two-part corner cupboard featuring upper glazed doors with arched glazing bars above a lower panelled cupboard base.
Early Victorian Welsh Mahogany Corner Cupboard, c.1840
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An early Victorian mahogany two-part corner cupboard featuring upper glazed doors with arched glazing bars above a lower panelled cupboard base.
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Popularised in the 18th and 19th centuries, a corner cupboard is a space-saving furniture piece constructed to fit into the ninety-degree angle of a room. Early Victorian examples often featured glazed upper doors for display and enclosed lower cupboards for concealed storage.

Craftsmen typically utilised solid mahogany, oak, or pine for the primary framing, often applying flame mahogany veneers to front panels. Glazed doors incorporated individual hand-blown glass panes secured with wooden astragal glazing bars.

Authentic pieces from around 1840 display hand-cut dovetail joints, period lock mechanisms, and evidence of hand-planing on non-visible backboards. Design elements such as gothic arch glazing bars and flame mahogany door panels were prominent during this era.

Corner cupboards maximise unutilised architectural space in dining rooms, living areas, or hallways. Arranging ceramic or glassware items behind the glazed doors creates a structured display that balances traditional timber tones with modern interior schemes.

Apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to nourish the timber and preserve the natural patina. Position the cabinet away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber movement or finish degradation.
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