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Antique Welsh Oak Cupboard or Carmarthen Coffer

19th century
Sold 6 October 2025 · Penderyn Antiques
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Description

An early 19th Century antique Welsh oak cupboard or Carmarthen Coffer. The antique Welsh oak cupboard has a moulded cornice with decorative inlay and two blind panelled cupboard doors to the top section. The cupboard doors open to reveal a spacious, single shelved interior. The base has an arrangement of three drawers above two long drawers, each with wooden knobs. The antique Welsh oak cupboard separates into two parts for ease of transport and movement. Raised on bracket feet. Origin: West Wales (Carmarthenshire/Cardiganshire). Circa 1800.

Item Ref; M-3822

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DIMENSIONS:

Height – 147cm / Width – 138.5cm / Depth – 53cm

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CONDITION REPORT:

In good antique condition throughout with some signs of age. There is surface wear in places including age-related marks and scratches to the top and drawers fronts (pictured). There is shrinkage and splits to the sides and top (pictured). The antique Welsh oak cupboard has a couple of patch repairs to one of the drawer fronts (pictured). There is evidence of old historic woodworm to the back - this is long gone and has been fully treated as a precaution. The cupboard remains structurally solid and sound. Complete with working lock and key. Overall, a rather wonderful example of an antique oak Carmarthenshire Coffer.

Our carpenter inspects, repairs, and restores our items, so you can have full confidence that what you buy from us is ready for your home!

We ask that you take the time to look at all the photos as they form part of the description and condition report of the item.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
147cm (57.87")
Width
138.5cm (54.53")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Declaration

Penderyn Antiques has dated this Antique Welsh Oak Cupboard to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA891339
Dealers Internal Reference
M-3822
Dealers Notes

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DELIVERY INFORMATION:

FREE DELIVERY TO ENGLAND & WALES!

FREE delivery to England & Wales. For Scotland please get in touch for a delivery quote by calling us on 01685 813594.

Timescale: 5-15 working days. You will receive full delivery details once your order has been placed. For Scotland, delivery may take longer than 15 working days. Please note, the courier service is to the external doorstep, the courier will also deliver on their own so you will need to arrange for someone to help your end.

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For deliveries outside of mainland UK (i.e Scottish Highlands and Islands, Northern Ireland, Isle of Wight, Isle of Man, Channel Islands and Scilly Isles) please get in touch for a quote.

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International & European: Please get in touch for a quote.

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Collection: Our shop is based in the village of Penderyn, South Wales, CF44 0TJ.

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In case of return, items must be received back in the same condition as delivered and a collection fee of £85 will apply, this would be deducted from any refund amount.

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ABOUT US:

Hello from the Penderyn Antiques team! We’re friendly and enthusiastic people who deeply care about providing professional and exceptional service to you! We have a vast range of antique furniture online and at our pink chapel antique shop based in the Brecon Beacons National Park, South Wales. Like what you see? Follow us on social media @penderynantiques

Description
An early 19th Century antique Welsh oak cupboard or Carmarthen Coffer.
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The antique Welsh oak cupboard has a moulded cornice with decorative inlay and two blind panelled cupboard doors to the top section.
Penderyn Antiques

The cupboard doors open to reveal a spacious, single shelved interior. The base has an arrangement of three drawers above two long drawers, each with wooden knobs. The antique Welsh oak cupboard separates into two parts for ease of transport and movement. Raised on bracket feet. Origin: West Wales (Carmarthenshire/Cardiganshire). Circa 1800.

fig 1. An antique Welsh oak cupboard featuring fielded panels, multiple drawers with wooden knobs, and a stepped cornice.
fig 1. Antique Welsh Oak Cupboard or Carmarthen Coffer

Item Ref; M-3822

DIMENSIONS:

Height – 147cm / Width – 138.5cm / Depth – 53cm

CONDITION REPORT:

In good antique condition throughout with some signs of age. There is surface wear in places including age-related marks and scratches to the top and drawers fronts (pictured). There is shrinkage and splits to the sides and top (pictured). The antique Welsh oak cupboard has a couple of patch repairs to one of the drawer fronts (pictured). There is evidence of old historic woodworm to the back - this is long gone and has been fully treated as a precaution. The cupboard remains structurally solid and sound. Complete with working lock and key. Overall, a rather wonderful example of an antique oak Carmarthenshire Coffer.

fig 2. An antique Welsh oak cupboard featuring fielded panels, multiple drawers with wooden knobs, and a stepped cornice.
fig 2. Antique Welsh Oak Cupboard or Carmarthen Coffer

Our carpenter inspects, repairs, and restores our items, so you can have full confidence that what you buy from us is ready for your home!

We ask that you take the time to look at all the photos as they form part of the description and condition report of the item.

Height
147cm (57.87")
Width
138.5cm (54.53")
Depth
53cm (20.87")
Date of Manufacture

Penderyn Antiques has dated this Antique Welsh Oak Cupboard to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA891339
Dealers Internal Ref
M-3822
Penderyn Antiques
Penderyn Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019
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Penderyn Antiques
Telephone 01685 813594
Location
Soar Chapel
Penderyn
South Wales
CF44 0TJ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/penderynfurniture
Verified Since Jun 2019
Items For Sale 353
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An antique Welsh oak cupboard featuring fielded panels, multiple drawers with wooden knobs, and a stepped cornice.
Antique Welsh Oak Cupboard or Carmarthen Coffer
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCupboards and Cabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleWelsh Country
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFielded panels, OGEE arched door panels, Turned wooden drawer knobs, Dentil cornice
  • SizeH 147 cm (58 in) x W 138.5 cm (55 in) x D 53 cm (21 in)

FAQs

A Welsh oak cupboard, often associated with regions like Carmarthen, is a traditional vernacular storage piece featuring panelled doors and multi-drawer configurations, historically used in rural Welsh homes for storing provisions and textiles.

These pieces are predominantly constructed from solid native English and Welsh oak, featuring hand-planed panels, traditional frame-and-panel joinery, pegged tenons, and frequently incorporating turned wooden knobs and hand-cut dovetails.

Authenticity is identified by examining the timber grain, tool marks, hand-cut dovetails in the drawer construction, natural oxidisation and patination, and irregular pegged joints that indicate hand-tooling rather than modern machinery.

An antique oak cupboard serves as a functional anchor piece in a dining room, hallway, or living space, providing grounding contrast against neutral modern walls and minimalist decor.

Preserve antique oak by maintaining stable indoor humidity levels, avoiding direct sunlight, dusting with a dry microfibre cloth, and occasionally applying traditional beeswax to nourish the timber.
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