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Welsh Oak Cupboard of Unique Design, Cardiganshire Circa 1780
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Welsh Oak Cupboard of Unique Design, Cardiganshire Circa 1780

18th century
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Description

Welsh food cupboard of a very unusual, if not unique, design. In one piece, the top part has a neat cornice above a central row of small drawers which are flanked by a pair of doors with gothic-shaped panels enclosing shelved cupboards. The lower part has an arched panel flanked by a pair of doors with square panels, enclosing larger cupboards, with the whole piece raised on shaped bracket feet. The shelves and backboards are also made of the same dense oak as the main carcase.

This form is a variation of a style found in Cardiganshire in the eighteenth century - see "Welsh Furniture 1250-1950", volume 2, plates 824 and 825

This useful and interesting piece has two hidden compartments (at least!) - one on the top and one beneath the lowest drawer (see close-ups)

Good reddish-brown colour and surface patination.

Width: 52.25 inches(55.5 at cornice);132.5 cms (141)

Depth: 20.25 inches(21.75 at cornice);51.5 cms (55.25)

Height: 62.5 inches; 159 cms.

Physical Dimensions
Height
159cm (62.60")
Width
141cm (55.51")
Depth
55.25cm (21.75")
Declaration

WelshAntiques has dated this Antique Welsh Oak Cupboard to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers
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SA267576
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Description
Welsh food cupboard of a very unusual, if not unique, design.
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In one piece, the top part has a neat cornice above a central row of small drawers which are flanked by a pair of doors with gothic-shaped panels enclosing shelved cupboards.
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The lower part has an arched panel flanked by a pair of doors with square panels, enclosing larger cupboards, with the whole piece raised on shaped bracket feet. The shelves and backboards are also made of the same dense oak as the main carcase.

fig 1. An 18th-century Welsh oak cupboard featuring panelled doors with ogee-arched upper sections, three central drawers with brass handles, and bracket feet.
fig 1. Welsh Oak Cupboard of Unique Design, Cardiganshire Circa 1780

This form is a variation of a style found in Cardiganshire in the eighteenth century - see "Welsh Furniture 1250-1950", volume 2, plates 824 and 825

This useful and interesting piece has two hidden compartments (at least!) - one on the top and one beneath the lowest drawer (see close-ups)

Good reddish-brown colour and surface patination.

Width: 52.25 inches(55.5 at cornice);132.5 cms (141)

Depth: 20.25 inches(21.75 at cornice);51.5 cms (55.25)

Height: 62.5 inches; 159 cms.

Height
159cm (62.60")
Width
141cm (55.51")
Depth
55.25cm (21.75")
Date of Manufacture

WelshAntiques has dated this Antique Welsh Oak Cupboard to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers
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SA267576
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Welsh oak cupboard of unique design, Cardiganshire circa 1780

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An 18th-century Welsh oak cupboard featuring panelled doors with ogee-arched upper sections, three central drawers with brass handles, and bracket feet.
Welsh oak cupboard of unique design, Cardiganshire circa 1780
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An 18th-century Welsh oak cupboard featuring panelled doors with ogee-arched upper sections, three central drawers with brass handles, and bracket feet.
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A Welsh oak press cupboard is a traditional regional storage unit originating from Wales, typically featuring a combination of panelled cupboard doors, small drawers, and sturdy oak construction designed for storing linens and household items.

Eighteenth-century Welsh country furniture was predominantly crafted from locally sourced English and Welsh oak, featuring pegged mortise-and-tenon joints, hand-planed panels, and brass or timber hardware.

Authentic pieces display signs of hand-planed timbers, irregular peg jointing, age-appropriate wear around handles, and distinctive regional details such as arched fielding on door panels or local timber construction.

A substantial oak cupboard serves as a striking focal point in a hallway, dining space, or living room, anchoring contemporary schemes or complementing traditional country interiors.

To preserve historic oak, place it away from direct heat sources and extreme humidity, dust regularly with a soft dry cloth, and apply a high-quality beeswax polish annually.
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