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Antique Welsh Oak Cwpwrdd Tridarn Cupboard - Dated 1743
For sale by Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
for sale €2,633     $2,858
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Antique Welsh Oak Cwpwrdd Tridarn Cupboard - Dated 1743

18th century
Description

A remarkable antique Welsh oak cwpwrdd tridarn, bearing the date 1743 and displaying the wonderful colour, surface and architectural character associated with early Welsh vernacular furniture.

Arranged in the traditional three-stage form, the cupboard is crowned by a substantial moulded cornice above an open canopied display section. Slender turned supports frame the panelled back and narrow display shelf, while a centrally positioned shield-shaped feature bears carved initials above the date 1743.

The middle section incorporates two cupboard doors with shaped applied mouldings flanking a decorative central panel, while pendant finials and further turned details provide restrained ornament. Below are two drawers above a substantial double-door cupboard, offering generous and genuinely useful storage. Panelled sides and extended stile feet complete the traditional construction.

The oak is particularly appealing, ranging from warm golden-brown tones to deeper aged colour across the mouldings and upper section. Worn edges, historic surface marks, grain variation and age-related movement have created the depth and patina that collectors seek in early country furniture.

Welsh cwpwrdd tridarn cupboards are an important and distinctive form of British vernacular furniture, and examples retaining strong architectural form, characterful surfaces and dated detail have enduring collector appeal. While antique furniture should never be considered a guaranteed financial investment, pieces of this individuality and regional character are increasingly difficult to replace.

Physical Dimensions
Height
208cm (81.89")
Width
152cm (59.84")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Declaration

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this Welsh Oak Cwpwrdd Tridarn to the 18th Century.

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SA1241743
Description
A remarkable antique Welsh oak cwpwrdd tridarn, bearing the date 1743 and displaying the wonderful colour, surface and architectural character associated with early Welsh vernacular furniture.
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Arranged in the traditional three-stage form, the cupboard is crowned by a substantial moulded cornice above an open canopied display section.
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors

Slender turned supports frame the panelled back and narrow display shelf, while a centrally positioned shield-shaped feature bears carved initials above the date 1743.

fig 1. A dark oak three-tier Welsh cwpwrdd tridarn featuring an open upper canopy, middle cupboard section with raised arch panels and turned pillars, and a base cupboard with two drawers.
fig 1. Antique Welsh Oak Cwpwrdd Tridarn Cupboard - Dated 1743

The middle section incorporates two cupboard doors with shaped applied mouldings flanking a decorative central panel, while pendant finials and further turned details provide restrained ornament. Below are two drawers above a substantial double-door cupboard, offering generous and genuinely useful storage. Panelled sides and extended stile feet complete the traditional construction.

fig 2. A dark oak three-tier Welsh cwpwrdd tridarn featuring an open upper canopy, middle cupboard section with raised arch panels and turned pillars, and a base cupboard with two drawers.
fig 2. Antique Welsh Oak Cwpwrdd Tridarn Cupboard - Dated 1743

The oak is particularly appealing, ranging from warm golden-brown tones to deeper aged colour across the mouldings and upper section. Worn edges, historic surface marks, grain variation and age-related movement have created the depth and patina that collectors seek in early country furniture.

fig 3. A dark oak three-tier Welsh cwpwrdd tridarn featuring an open upper canopy, middle cupboard section with raised arch panels and turned pillars, and a base cupboard with two drawers.
fig 3. Antique Welsh Oak Cwpwrdd Tridarn Cupboard - Dated 1743

Welsh cwpwrdd tridarn cupboards are an important and distinctive form of British vernacular furniture, and examples retaining strong architectural form, characterful surfaces and dated detail have enduring collector appeal. While antique furniture should never be considered a guaranteed financial investment, pieces of this individuality and regional character are increasingly difficult to replace.

Height
208cm (81.89")
Width
152cm (59.84")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Date of Manufacture

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors has dated this Welsh Oak Cwpwrdd Tridarn to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241743
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Archive I A dark oak three-tier Welsh cwpwrdd tridarn featuring an open upper canopy, middle cupboard section with raised arch panels and turned pillars, and a base cupboard with two drawers.

Antique Welsh Oak Cwpwrdd Tridarn Cupboard - Dated 1743

Archive II A dark oak three-tier Welsh cwpwrdd tridarn featuring an open upper canopy, middle cupboard section with raised arch panels and turned pillars, and a base cupboard with two drawers. View II
Archive III A dark oak three-tier Welsh cwpwrdd tridarn featuring an open upper canopy, middle cupboard section with raised arch panels and turned pillars, and a base cupboard with two drawers. View III
Archive IV A dark oak three-tier Welsh cwpwrdd tridarn featuring an open upper canopy, middle cupboard section with raised arch panels and turned pillars, and a base cupboard with two drawers. View IV
Archive V A dark oak three-tier Welsh cwpwrdd tridarn featuring an open upper canopy, middle cupboard section with raised arch panels and turned pillars, and a base cupboard with two drawers. View V
Archive VI A dark oak three-tier Welsh cwpwrdd tridarn featuring an open upper canopy, middle cupboard section with raised arch panels and turned pillars, and a base cupboard with two drawers. View VI
Archive VII A dark oak three-tier Welsh cwpwrdd tridarn featuring an open upper canopy, middle cupboard section with raised arch panels and turned pillars, and a base cupboard with two drawers. View VII
Archive VIII A dark oak three-tier Welsh cwpwrdd tridarn featuring an open upper canopy, middle cupboard section with raised arch panels and turned pillars, and a base cupboard with two drawers. View VIII
Archive IX A dark oak three-tier Welsh cwpwrdd tridarn featuring an open upper canopy, middle cupboard section with raised arch panels and turned pillars, and a base cupboard with two drawers. View IX
Archive X A dark oak three-tier Welsh cwpwrdd tridarn featuring an open upper canopy, middle cupboard section with raised arch panels and turned pillars, and a base cupboard with two drawers. View X
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Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors

Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
Telephone 01446 744271 or 07973 734452
Location
Unit 15
Palmers Vale Business Centre
Palmerston Road
Barry
Glamorgan
CF63 2XA
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/hawkinsbrothersantiques
Verified Since Oct 2012
Items For Sale 141
Items Sold 954
Lee Hawkins Antiques & Interiors
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A dark oak three-tier Welsh cwpwrdd tridarn featuring an open upper canopy, middle cupboard section with raised arch panels and turned pillars, and a base cupboard with two drawers.
Antique Welsh Oak Cwpwrdd Tridarn Cupboard - Dated 1743
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A dark oak three-tier Welsh cwpwrdd tridarn featuring an open upper canopy, middle cupboard section with raised arch panels and turned pillars, and a base cupboard with two drawers.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectPress Cupboard
  • Period18th century
  • StyleWelsh Vernacular
  • MaterialOak
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsTurned pillars, raised arch fielded panels, canopy top, carved date inscription
  • SizeH 208 cm (82 in) x W 152 cm (60 in) x D 58 cm (23 in)

This 18th century Welsh vernacular press cupboard is formed of solid oak finished in a dark brown timber tone with warm golden-brown highlights. The three-tier structure comprises an open upper canopy with slender turned pillars and a central shield-shaped carving displaying the date 1743, a middle section with two panelled doors and turned pendant finials, and a lower base containing two drawers above a double-door cupboard. The architectural design incorporates raised arch fielded panels, applied mouldings, panelled sides, and extended stile feet, complemented by small turned wooden knobs. Surface signs of age include worn edges, historic marks, grain variation, and timber movement. Measuring 208 cm high, 152 cm wide, and 58 cm deep, this substantial piece provides enclosed and display storage suited to a dining room, kitchen, or living area in a traditional or rustic home.

FAQs

A Cwpwrdd Tridarn is a traditional Welsh three-part cupboard originating in the 17th and 18th centuries, predominantly crafted in North Wales. The name translates to three-part cupboard, featuring an open canopy top tier, an enclosed middle cupboard section, and a lower storage base.

These pieces were almost exclusively constructed from local solid oak using traditional joinery methods, including hand-planed fielded panels, wooden peg joints, and hand-carved decorative motifs or inscriptions.

Authentic 18th-century pieces display signs of hand-tooled joinery, peg construction, irregular panel widths, historical wear around handles, and authentic patination across the oak surface.

Position the piece as a focal point against a neutral backdrop, balancing its solid proportions with contemporary lighting, woven textiles, and modern ceramics.

Dust the woodwork regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish once or twice a year, keeping the furniture away from direct heat sources and fluctuating humidity.
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