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Welsh Oak Cwpwrdd Tridarn, Snowdonia, Dated 1727
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Welsh Oak Cwpwrdd Tridarn, Snowdonia, Dated 1727

18th century
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This is an exceptional Welsh oak cwpwrdd tridarn (three-part cupboard). A bold cornice surmounts the top section, which has a panelled back and sides with asymmetrical slats and turned columns and drop-finials. The middle section has a carved central panel featuring a Renaissance arch, sunrise design and various other devices, as well as the marriage initials "TIM" (for I plus M with the surname T) and the date 1727; this is flanked by a pair of doors with square raised and fielded panels. The base section has three panelled drawers over a pair of rectangular panels, flanked by a pair of panelled doors, raised on stile feet.

Wonderful deep colour and surface patination.

Conwy Valley, Snowdonia, north Wales, dated 1727.

Height: 190,5 cms

Width across middle: 139 cms; across cornice: 150 cms

Depth across middle: 56 cms; across cornice: 61 cms.

Physical Dimensions
Height
190.5cm (75.00")
Width
139cm (54.72")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Declaration

WelshAntiques has dated this Welsh Oak Cwpwrdd Tridarn to the Georgian era.

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SA558052
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This is an exceptional Welsh oak cwpwrdd tridarn (three-part cupboard).
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A bold cornice surmounts the top section, which has a panelled back and sides with asymmetrical slats and turned columns and drop-finials.
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The middle section has a carved central panel featuring a Renaissance arch, sunrise design and various other devices, as well as the marriage initials "TIM" (for I plus M with the surname T) and the date 1727; this is flanked by a pair of doors with square raised and fielded panels. The base section has three panelled drawers over a pair of rectangular panels, flanked by a pair of panelled doors, raised on stile feet.

fig 1. An eighteenth-century dark oak Welsh cwpwrdd tridarn featuring three tiered sections, carved date detailing, fielded panels, and turned pillars.
fig 1. Welsh Oak Cwpwrdd Tridarn, Snowdonia, Dated 1727

Wonderful deep colour and surface patination.

Conwy Valley, Snowdonia, north Wales, dated 1727.

Height: 190,5 cms

Width across middle: 139 cms; across cornice: 150 cms

Depth across middle: 56 cms; across cornice: 61 cms.

Height
190.5cm (75.00")
Width
139cm (54.72")
Depth
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

WelshAntiques has dated this Welsh Oak Cwpwrdd Tridarn to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA558052
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Welsh Oak Cwpwrdd Tridarn, Snowdonia, Dated 1727

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An eighteenth-century dark oak Welsh cwpwrdd tridarn featuring three tiered sections, carved date detailing, fielded panels, and turned pillars.
Welsh Oak Cwpwrdd Tridarn, Snowdonia, dated 1727
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An eighteenth-century dark oak Welsh cwpwrdd tridarn featuring three tiered sections, carved date detailing, fielded panels, and turned pillars.
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  • ObjectPress Cupboards
  • Period18th century
  • StyleWelsh Regional
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFielded panels, Open top canopy, Carved date panel, Turned side pillars
  • SizeH 190.5 cm (75 in) x W 139 cm (55 in) x D 56 cm (22 in)

This Georgian Welsh oak cwpwrdd tridarn, originating from the Conwy Valley in Snowdonia and dated 1727, stands 190.5 cm high, 139 cm wide, and 56 cm deep. The dark brown piece has a warm timber tone with deep surface patination and consists of three stacked sections. A bold top cornice surmounts an open canopy with a panelled back, asymmetrical slats, turned side columns, and drop-finials. The middle section contains a central carved panel depicting a Renaissance arch, a sunrise motif, and the marriage initials and date, flanked by two doors with square raised and fielded panels. The base features three small drawers above two cupboard doors with panelled decoration, supported by stile feet. In a contemporary home, this rustic farmhouse press cupboard serves as a substantial storage cabinet for dining rooms or hallways. The upper tier provides display space for tableware, while the enclosed cupboards and drawers below offer practical storage for linens or dinnerware. The sturdy oak construction and traditional Welsh regional design bring historic character to an interior. The visible craftsmanship includes hand-carved detailing, classic fielded panelling, and period hardware, all reflecting eighteenth-century vernacular furniture traditions.

FAQs

A cwpwrdd tridarn is a traditional three-tiered cupboard native to Wales, particularly prominent in North Wales regions such as Snowdonia during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.

These cupboards were predominantly crafted from local solid oak using traditional joinery techniques, including mortise and tenon joints, pegged construction, and fielded timber panels.

Authentic pieces feature three distinct tier sections, hand-drawn peg construction, period-correct iron hinges or turn-buttons, and original hand-carved date panels or initials.

Place the cupboard as a focal point against a neutral wall, using the open top canopy to display ceramics, stoneware, or pewter ware while utilizing the lower enclosed cupboards for concealed storage.

Apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year to maintain the timber patina, keep the piece away from direct heat sources to prevent shrinkage, and dust regularly with a soft, dry cloth.
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