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Welsh Oak Chest

Welsh Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Faversham, GB
A superb large oak and pine chest of drawers, with two short over three long drawers. Original
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Antique Mid-19th Century Welsh High Victorian Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Oak, Pine

Welsh Oak Chest of Drawers
Welsh Oak Chest of Drawers
H 45.87 in W 48 in D 18.98 in
Early Welsh Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Port Chester, NY
A lovely early Welsh chest in very good antique condition. Two over three, the bureau has a very
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Antique Late 18th Century English Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Early Welsh Oak Chest of Drawers
Early Welsh Oak Chest of Drawers
H 35 in W 36.5 in D 20 in
Tall 3/4 Georgian Welsh Oak Chest of Drawers
Located in Port Chester, NY
A handsome period Welsh oak 3/4 chest of drawers. The vivid oak grain and intact cockbeading around
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Antique Late 18th Century Welsh Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Tall 3/4 Georgian Welsh Oak Chest of Drawers
Tall 3/4 Georgian Welsh Oak Chest of Drawers
H 47.25 in W 47.5 in D 21.25 in
Welsh Oak Chest of Drawers with Twist Columns and Original Knobs
Located in Port Chester, NY
A charming oak chest of drawers in well grained and colored oak. The twist columns at either side
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Antique Early 19th Century Welsh Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

Welsh Oak Blanket Chest with Two Drawers, 18th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
18th century welsh oak blanket chest. The hinged rectangular top opening to a well above a panelled
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Blanket Chests

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Oak

18th Century Oak Reeded Quarter-Column Banded Welsh Chest
Located in Port Chester, NY
An early chest of drawers from Wales. This antique oak bureau has a deep rich color and has rich
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Welsh Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mahogany, Oak

Early Welsh Country Oak Chest with Crossbanded Top and Quarter Columns
Located in Port Chester, NY
An early Welsh chest of drawers with original handles and stylized ogee feet. Classic two-over
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Antique Mid-18th Century Welsh Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Oak

A 16th Century Boarded Oak Clamp-front Chest Or Ark, Welsh Borders, Circa 1550
Located in Skipton, GB
A 16th century boarded oak clamp-front meal chest or ark, Welsh Borders, circa 1550 Having a
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Antique 16th Century English Tudor Blanket Chests

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Oak

Early Antique 18th Century Small Welsh Oak Coffer
Located in Suffolk, GB
Early Antique 18th century small Welsh oak coffer having a quality oak removable lid with a moulded
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Antique 18th Century Welsh Blanket Chests

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Oak

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Located in Potters Bar, GB
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Located in Faversham, GB
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Located in Port Chester, NY
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Located in Port Chester, NY
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Located in Port Chester, NY
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Located in Heathfield, GB
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Located in Port Chester, NY
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Located in Port Chester, NY
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Located in Port Chester, NY
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Located in Port Chester, NY
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18th-C. Carmenthenshire Coffer
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Wide 9 drawer oak Welsh dresser base
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17th Century Welsh Oak Chest of Drawers, circa 1670
Located in Dallington, East Sussex
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Antique 17th Century Welsh Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Welsh Oak Chest For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Welsh oak chest for your home. Frequently made of wood, oak and mahogany, every Welsh oak chest was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Welsh oak chest — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right Welsh oak chest, those designed in Georgian styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Welsh Oak Chest?

Prices for a Welsh oak chest can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $975 and can go as high as $18,500, while the average can fetch as much as $4,500.

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In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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