Can I put heavy items inside?

The internal shelves in most antique bow front cupboards are built from solid pine or oak. They'll comfortably hold stacks of plates or heavy glassware. Check the shelf supports before loading them up. If the original wooden bearers remain intact, the structure easily takes normal domestic weight without sagging.

My living room floor is a bit uneven because it is an old cottage, so will a curved cupboard sit flat against the wall?

The back of a bow front cupboard is flat. The curve only exists on the front doors and the top surface. As long as your skirting boards aren't too deep, the back sits flush against the plaster. You might need a small wooden wedge under one of the front feet. This counters the uneven floorboards and stops the doors swinging open.

How do I clean the curved doors?

Dust the veneer lightly with a soft cloth. You don't need liquid polishes or modern spray cleaners. An annual application of clear beeswax feeds the surface. Buff it off along the grain of the wood.

I have seen one that has doors that seem slightly warped and do not quite meet in the middle when you shut them, is this normal?

Wood moves over time as seasonal humidity changes. A slight gap where the curved doors meet is a standard reaction to a century of central heating. Sometimes the hinges just need a minor adjustment. If the gap remains small and the lock still engages, it won't affect how you use the piece.

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