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Rare Welsh Pine Food Cupboard, C.1780
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for sale €2,691     $2,921
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Rare Welsh Pine Food Cupboard, C.1780

18th century
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Description

Welsh food cupboard, of the type known as a cwpwrdd bara caws (bread and cheese cupboard), in nicely-patinated pine and with the extremely rare feature of raised and fielded panelled doors.

The upper doors have raised and fielded panels over an open spindle section (for ventilation) above small rectangular panels. Below is a pair of drawers over panelled doors, the whole raised on stile feet. The interior is shelved , some of which is additional.

(Replaced handles)

Lovely warm colour and surface patination.

North Wales, circa 1780.

Height: 181 cms.

Width across middle: 98 cms; across cornice: 104 cms

Depth across middle: 42 cms; across cornice: 44 cms

Physical Dimensions
Height
181cm (71.26")
Width
98cm (38.58")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Declaration

WelshAntiques has dated this Welsh Pine Food Cupboard to the Georgian era.

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SA559057
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Description
Welsh food cupboard, of the type known as a cwpwrdd bara caws (bread and cheese cupboard), in nicely-patinated pine and with the extremely rare feature of raised and fielded panelled doors.
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The upper doors have raised and fielded panels over an open spindle section (for ventilation) above small rectangular panels.
WelshAntiques

Below is a pair of drawers over panelled doors, the whole raised on stile feet. The interior is shelved , some of which is additional.

fig 1. An 18th-century Welsh pine food cupboard featuring slatted ventilation doors, two drawers, and lower panelled doors.
fig 1. Rare Welsh Pine Food Cupboard, C.1780

(Replaced handles)

Lovely warm colour and surface patination.

North Wales, circa 1780.

Height: 181 cms.

Width across middle: 98 cms; across cornice: 104 cms

Depth across middle: 42 cms; across cornice: 44 cms

Height
181cm (71.26")
Width
98cm (38.58")
Depth
42cm (16.54")
Date of Manufacture

WelshAntiques has dated this Welsh Pine Food Cupboard to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA559057
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An 18th-century Welsh pine food cupboard featuring slatted ventilation doors, two drawers, and lower panelled doors.
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Archive I An 18th-century Welsh pine food cupboard featuring slatted ventilation doors, two drawers, and lower panelled doors.

Rare Welsh Pine Food Cupboard, c.1780

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An 18th-century Welsh pine food cupboard featuring slatted ventilation doors, two drawers, and lower panelled doors.
Rare Welsh Pine Food Cupboard, c.1780
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An 18th-century Welsh pine food cupboard featuring slatted ventilation doors, two drawers, and lower panelled doors.
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An antique Welsh food cupboard, historically known as a cwtch or food safe, is a traditional vernacular furniture piece designed in the 18th and 19th centuries for storing perishable foodstuffs. These pieces feature integrated slatted or spindled ventilation panels in the upper doors to promote air circulation while protecting contents.

Craftsmen primarily used regional softwoods like pine, constructed with traditional mortise and tenon joinery and hand-cut pegs. The upper door frames typically incorporate hand-turned wooden spindles or slatted vents, secured with iron hinges and brass drawer pulls.

Authentic 18th-century examples display hand-planed timber surfaces, natural wood shrinkage around backboards, and pegged joinery. Original pieces also show distinctive hand-carved ventilation spindles or slats alongside hand-dovetailed drawer joints.

A tall pine food cupboard serves as a functional freestanding larder or linen storage unit in a contemporary kitchen, dining area, or hallway. The natural warmth of the timber contrasts effectively with neutral walls, stone flooring, and muted ceramics.

Dusting regularly with a dry cloth and applying clear beeswax polish once a year will maintain the wood and preserve its historic patina. Position the cabinet away from direct heat sources and excessive dampness to prevent timber movement.
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