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Lovely Very Early Welsh Oak Server
Located in Port Chester, NY
early Welsh furniture.
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1720s Welsh Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Lovely Very Early Welsh Oak Server
Lovely Very Early Welsh Oak Server
H 32 in W 51 in D 20 in
Welsh Tavern Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Wonderfully small scale, beautifully patinated 17th century Welsh tavern table. Thick rectangular
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17th Century Welsh Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

Antique Welsh Tavern Table
Welsh Tavern Table
H 24 in W 22 in D 16 in
Welsh Oak Lowboy
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine 18th Century Welsh oak lowboy or side table, the two plank top over one long and two square
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1760s Welsh Georgian Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

Antique Welsh Oak Lowboy
Welsh Oak Lowboy
H 30.5 in W 34.75 in D 18 in
Welsh Oak Cider Flask, Welsh Oak Harvest Costrel
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Welsh Oak Cider Flask, Welsh Oak Harvest Costrel Just the thing to carry your Lunch time Cider
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19th Century Country Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

Welsh Oak Cider Flask, Welsh Oak Harvest Costrel
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Welsh Oak Cider Flask, Welsh Oak Harvest Costrel Just the thing to carry your Lunch time Cider
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1850s Country Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

Welsh Harvest Bowl
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine early 19th century Welsh turned ash harvest bowl, having deep basin, the waist with turned
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Early 19th Century Welsh Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Ash

Antique Welsh Harvest Bowl
Welsh Harvest Bowl
H 6.5 in Dm 14 in
Large Welsh Dairy Table
Located in Faversham, GB
A delightful Welsh dairy table with a smooth scrubbed pine top. The large fruitwood base has two
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Mid-19th Century Welsh Rustic Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Pine, Fruitwood

Antique Large Welsh Dairy Table
Large Welsh Dairy Table
H 29.34 in W 67.33 in D 32.68 in
Welsh Painted Box Settle
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C Welsh painted pine box settle. 1820. Seat height is 18.5". Reference: 8220
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Early 19th Century Welsh Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Pine

Antique Welsh Painted Box Settle
Welsh Painted Box Settle
H 54 in W 61 in D 16.5 in
Welsh Painted Cricket Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C Welsh painted pine cricket table. 1840. Reference: 8108 Dimensions 30.5 inches (77 cms
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19th Century Welsh Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Pine

Antique Welsh Painted Cricket Table
Welsh Painted Cricket Table
H 30.5 in Dm 21 in
Welsh Fruitwood Cricket Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Small 19th C Welsh fruitwood cricket table. 1860. Reference: 8024 Dimensions 25.5 inches (65 cms
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19th Century Welsh Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood

English Welsh Dresser
Located in Wilson, NC
English welsh dresser, with original steel cup hooks. The lower section has a pot shelf with back
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1760s English Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

English Welsh Dresser
English Welsh Dresser
H 82 in W 66 in D 16.5 in
Oak Welsh Dresser
Located in Woodbury, CT
Welsh dresser in oak with three drawers, cabriole legs, scalloped apron and crown. Rack features
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19th Century British Georgian Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

Oak Welsh Dresser
Oak Welsh Dresser
H 81.5 in W 86 in D 19 in
Welsh Pine Cricket Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good early 19th C Welsh pine cricket table. Good colour. 1830. Dimensions 30 inches (76 cms
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Early 19th Century Welsh William IV Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Pine

Welsh Pine Cricket Table
Welsh Pine Cricket Table
H 30 in Dm 28 in
Oak Welsh Cupboard
Located in Nantucket, MA
Welsh dresser in two parts. The upper section with a rectangular molded cornice above an open
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Early 18th Century Welsh Georgian Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

Oak Welsh Cupboard
Oak Welsh Cupboard
H 78.5 in W 59 in D 21 in
Welsh Vernacular Elm Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
A richly patinated and very sculptural Welsh elm armchair with three spats set within two rails
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Early 19th Century Welsh Country Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Elm

Welsh Vernacular Elm Chair
Welsh Vernacular Elm Chair
H 45 in W 21.5 in D 26 in
Pine Welsh Dresser
Located in Wilson, NC
The hardware, finish, and feet on this pine dresser are later.
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1840s Welsh Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pine Welsh Dresser
Pine Welsh Dresser
H 89.25 in W 53.38 in D 19.5 in
Rustic Welsh Cricket Stool
Located in Greenwich, CT
A small stool with rustic charm in elm having thick rectangular plank top with canted corners and chamfered underside on three (cricket) spoke legs. Great mellow color and swirling g...
Category

Early 19th Century Welsh Folk Art Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Elm

Rustic Welsh Cricket Stool
Rustic Welsh Cricket Stool
H 13 in W 17.5 in D 16 in
Welsh Oak Dresser
Located in Woodbury, CT
An attractive oak dresser with three drawers and cabriole legs is transformed by the use of linen backing in the rack, which features a unique central cupboard with a tombstone door ...
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19th Century British Georgian Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

Welsh Oak Dresser
Welsh Oak Dresser
H 78 in W 82 in D 19.5 in
18th Century Welsh Cupboard
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful oak Welsh cabinet from the 18th century. In perfect condition and beautiful patina. This
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1770s Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

18th Century Welsh Cupboard
18th Century Welsh Cupboard
H 73.23 in W 53.55 in D 22.45 in
Welsh Rugby Union Tickets and Lapel Pin, Welsh Football Union
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Three Rare Items Once belonging To The Welsh Rugby Union Vice-President, G. Henry. These wonderful
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1890s British Sporting Art Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Silver

Early Welsh Country Armchair
Located in Port Chester, NY
An antique country armchair from Wales with heart carvings on the back rail. Very charming. Note the shaped aprons and curved arms. The oak has the wonderful wear and patina that onl...
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Early 1800s Welsh Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

Early Welsh Country Armchair
Early Welsh Country Armchair
H 38.5 in W 21.5 in D 16 in
George III Welsh Dresser
Located in Woodbury, CT
Georgian welsh dresser with quartersawn oak, mahogany crossbanding and tunbridge inlay of boxwood
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18th Century English George III Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Oak, Boxwood, Ebony

George III Welsh Dresser
George III Welsh Dresser
H 78 in W 86 in D 19.75 in
18th Century Welsh Dresser
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful little 18th C oak and pine Welsh dresser. 1780. Reference: 8266 Dimensions 69.5 inches
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18th Century Welsh Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak, Pine

18th Century Welsh Dresser
18th Century Welsh Dresser
H 73 in W 69.5 in D 18 in
Welsh Original Painted Cricket Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C Welsh original painted cricket table with a scrubbed pine top. 1840. Reference: 8237
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19th Century Welsh Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Pine

18th Century Welsh Dresser
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th century Welsh potboard dresser of mixed oak, ash and painted pine with a pot board base. It
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Mid-18th Century Welsh Country Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass

18th Century Welsh Dresser
18th Century Welsh Dresser
H 81 in W 60 in D 16 in
Wingback Welsh Lambing Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
A paneled chair in elm and oak with solid back and sides and single drawer under seat, with well-formed curved flattened arms ending in broadened hand supports suitable for supportin...
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1760s Welsh Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Elm, Oak

Wingback Welsh Lambing Chair
Wingback Welsh Lambing Chair
H 43 in W 30 in D 24 in
Stunning Welsh Low Dresser
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine early 18th century Welsh low dresser, the molded top with shallow backsplash, over three
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1720s Welsh Queen Anne Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

Stunning Welsh Low Dresser
Stunning Welsh Low Dresser
H 30.5 in W 70 in D 18.5 in
Primitive Welsh Splayed Leg Stool
Located in Houston, TX
Primitive Welsh splayed leg stool with rectangular-shaped slatted seat. This charming dark brown
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Mid-19th Century Welsh Folk Art Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Primitive Welsh Splayed Leg Stool
Primitive Welsh Splayed Leg Stool
H 20.25 in W 16.25 in D 15.75 in
Welsh Dresser in Oak
Located in Woodbury, CT
If ever there was a model Welsh dresser, this could be the one. The proportion of the rack to the
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19th Century Welsh Georgian Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

Welsh Dresser in Oak
Welsh Dresser in Oak
H 78.75 in W 67.5 in D 20.5 in
18th Century Welsh Vernacular Armchair
Located in Chicago, IL
A charismatic 18th century Welsh walnut armchair with a tall paneled back with a wide crestrail
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18th Century Welsh Rustic Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Welsh Blanket Ottoman Circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
Welsh Blanket Ottoman England circa 1900 Newly upholstered in a welsh blanket, on 18th century
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Welsh Blanket Ottoman Circa 1900
Welsh Blanket Ottoman Circa 1900
H 11 in W 59 in D 34 in
English Oak Welsh Dresser
Located in Wilson, NC
The cornice of this English oak Welsh dresser has a pierced apron. The top shelf is flanked by two
Category

1890s English Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass

English Oak Welsh Dresser
English Oak Welsh Dresser
H 78 in W 47.75 in D 18.5 in
18th Century Welsh Dresser
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine 18th century English or welsh oak dresser, having richly molded crest over scalloped fascia
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Early 18th Century Welsh Georgian Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

18th Century Welsh Dresser
18th Century Welsh Dresser
H 74.5 in W 62 in D 17.25 in
Antique Welsh Oak Georgian Lowboy
Located in Port Chester, NY
Classic and perfectly shaped Welsh oak lowboy. Beautifully aged, great color and patina. Note the
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18th Century and Earlier Welsh Georgian Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Welsh Oak Georgian Lowboy
Antique Welsh Oak Georgian Lowboy
H 31 in W 25.5 in D 18 in
Welsh Vernacular Child's Windsor Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Wonderful early 19th Century primative Welsh child's Windsor chair having bentwood back supported
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Early 19th Century Welsh Rustic Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Ash, Sycamore

18th Century Oak Welsh Dresser
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A handsome Welsh dresser with plate rack. Lots of storage room.
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18th Century British Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

18th Century Oak Welsh Dresser
18th Century Oak Welsh Dresser
H 85 in W 77 in D 22 in
Oak 18th Century Welsh Bench Settle
Located in Montreal, QC
18th century Welsh oak hight back bench/settle, beautiful patina and condition.
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1780s Welsh Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

Oak 18th  Century Welsh   Bench Settle
Oak 18th  Century Welsh   Bench Settle
H 58.5 in W 50 in D 24 in
Welsh Oak Carmarthen Cupboard
Located in Woodbury, CT
This is a beautifully executed example of a traditional oak Carmarthen cupboard. Two wide, double panel doors dominate the top section while two large drawers in the base flank a pai...
Category

19th Century British George III Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

Welsh Oak Carmarthen Cupboard
Welsh Oak Carmarthen Cupboard
H 51.5 in W 53.5 in D 18.5 in
Antique Welsh Primitive Shop Counter
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Antique unadorned Welsh rustic oak shop counter with pine top. It has 2 shelves to the back
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Late 19th Century British Primitive Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak, Pine

Antique Welsh Primitive Shop Counter
Antique Welsh Primitive Shop Counter
H 32.5 in W 63 in D 26 in
Antique Carved Oak Welsh Dresser
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Antique Carved Oak Welsh Dresser with two wonderful portrait engravings possiblity depicting
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Early 1900s British Jacobean Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

Antique Carved Oak Welsh Dresser
Antique Carved Oak Welsh Dresser
H 69.3 in W 47.25 in D 17.72 in
18th Century Oak Welsh Dresser
Located in New York, NY
18th Century Oak Welsh dresser, 18th century Welsh potboard dresser of mixed oak, ash and pine with
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Mid-18th Century Welsh Country Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass

18th Century Oak Welsh Dresser
18th Century Oak Welsh Dresser
H 83.5 in W 60.75 in D 16.5 in
Scrubbed Top Welsh Pine Cricket Table
Located in Houston, TX
Scrubbed-top Welsh pine cricket table circa 1840-1859. Bleached and scrubbed round pine top, with
Category

Mid-19th Century Welsh Folk Art Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Pine

Scalloped 18th c. Welsh Sideboard
Located in Greenwich, CT
An elegant Welsh oak sideboard or dresser base having two-plank top over three cross-banded drawers
Category

Late 18th Century Welsh Georgian Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

Scalloped 18th c. Welsh Sideboard
Scalloped 18th c. Welsh Sideboard
H 31.5 in W 77 in D 20.5 in
Welsh Pine Country House Dresser
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful early 19th C Welsh pine country house dresser with a dog kennel. Great colour and
Category

19th Century Welsh Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Pine

Welsh Pine Country House Dresser
Welsh Pine Country House Dresser
H 88 in W 103.5 in D 20.5 in
Early 20th Century Welsh Oak Armchair
Located in Evergreen, CO
Welsh high back armchair, features mortise and tenon joinery with wooden pegging and a hand-carved
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Early 20th Century Welsh Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century Welsh Oak Armchair
Early 20th Century Welsh Oak Armchair
H 48.5 in W 24 in D 26 in
Welsh Period Oak Corner Chair
Located in Port Chester, NY
Such a handsome chair. Very early corner chair, with a drop-in seat, easy to reupholster. Corner chairs like this one are so good as a desk chair, as it is possible to get right in u...
Category

18th Century and Earlier Welsh Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Welsh Period Oak Corner Chair
Welsh Period Oak Corner Chair
H 28 in W 25.5 in D 23.5 in
Welsh Oak Tall Case Clock
Located in Woodbury, CT
This tall case clock has a beautifully painted enamel face with a pair of turtle doves featured prominently at the center, indicating that this clock was probably a wedding or annive...
Category

19th Century British Georgian Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak, Mahogany

Welsh Oak Tall Case Clock
Welsh Oak Tall Case Clock
H 84.5 in W 23.25 in D 10.75 in
Welsh Oak Dresser on Cabriole Legs
Located in Woodbury, CT
This Welsh dresser in oak with side cabinets, three drawers and cabriole legs has a rich, honey
Category

19th Century British Georgian Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak, Mahogany

Welsh Oak Dresser on Cabriole Legs
Welsh Oak Dresser on Cabriole Legs
H 81.5 in W 72.5 in D 18 in
18th c. Welsh Cheese Top Cricket Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
A desirable Welsh thick top cricket table having good nutty color and patina with 1"+ thick
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18th Century Welsh Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

18th Century Welsh Oak Dresser
Located in High Point, NC
18th century Welsh oak dresser from England. The piece has lovely rich color and wonderful graining
Category

18th Century English Georgian Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

18th Century Welsh Oak Dresser
18th Century Welsh Oak Dresser
H 82.25 in W 65.5 in D 18.25 in
Welsh Oak Dresser with Clock
Located in Woodbury, CT
Welsh oak dresser with moulded cornice over a pretty carved scalloped frieze. The plate rack has
Category

19th Century British Victorian Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

Welsh Oak Dresser with Clock
Welsh Oak Dresser with Clock
H 79.5 in W 48.5 in D 18 in
Early 19th Century Welsh Dresser
Located in High Point, NC
Early 19th century inlaid Welsh oak dresser. The dresser has a lovely and simple crown over a
Category

Early 1800s English Georgian Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Mahogany, Oak

Early 19th Century Welsh Dresser
Early 19th Century Welsh Dresser
H 81.13 in W 61.25 in D 19.38 in
Early 19th Century Welsh Dresser
Located in High Point, NC
Early 19th century welsh oak dresser with crown molding gracing the top of the cabinet over a
Category

Early 19th Century Welsh Georgian Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak, Pine

Early 19th Century Welsh Dresser
Early 19th Century Welsh Dresser
H 84.38 in W 65.75 in D 20.5 in
18th Century Welsh Oak Dresser
Located in Greenwich, CT
A handsome 18th century Welsh oak dresser with lovely surface having cabinet base of two arcaded
Category

Late 18th Century Welsh Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

18th Century Welsh Oak Dresser
18th Century Welsh Oak Dresser
H 80.5 in W 72 in D 21.5 in
Oak Welsh Dresser, 18th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
18th Century Oak Welsh Dresser, in two parts, the upper section having a molded cornice above three
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18th Century and Earlier Scottish Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

Oak Welsh Dresser, 18th Century
Oak Welsh Dresser, 18th Century
H 77.5 in W 75 in D 17.5 in
Antique Welsh Pine Dresser Base
Located in Port Chester, NY
A fabulous Welsh pine cupboard, sideboard or dresser base with some of the most glorious patina and
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Mid-19th Century Great Britain (UK) Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Pine

Antique Welsh Pine Dresser Base
Antique Welsh Pine Dresser Base
H 34 in W 69 in D 18.5 in
Small 19th Century Welsh Milking Stool
Located in Ongar, GB
A lovely small 19th century Goat milking stool from Wales. The wood has a nice patina and is in good original condition.
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19th Century Welsh Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Ash

Small 19th Century Welsh Milking Stool
Small 19th Century Welsh Milking Stool
H 6.89 in W 89.38 in D 8.67 in
George III Oak Welsh Dresser
Located in Essex, MA
With separate removable plate rack with molded cornice above three shelves. The lower section with rectangular top over drawers and with turned legs joining a lower pot shelf. Block ...
Category

1790s English George III Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

George III Oak Welsh Dresser
George III Oak Welsh Dresser
H 82 in W 58 in D 18 in
Quirky Welsh 18th Century Oak Bench
Located in New York, NY
18th century oak bench The cove molded single plank top supported by a pair of "A" frame bases.
Category

Early 18th Century Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

Late 19th Century Welsh Oak Cupboard
Located in Houston, TX
furniture. This Welsh Cupboard stands as a testament to the enduring charm of 19th-century British
Category

Late 19th Century Welsh Victorian Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood, Oak

Late 19th Century Welsh Oak Cupboard
Late 19th Century Welsh Oak Cupboard
H 74 in W 48.5 in D 18 in
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Welsh Antique Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of Welsh antique furniture on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and softwood. Your living room may not be complete without a piece of Welsh antique furniture — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each item from our selection of Welsh antique furniture bearing Georgian, Victorian or Folk Art hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one choice in our collection of Welsh antique furniture that is appealing in its simplicity, but Carver & Co late Dale & Co., Coalport Porcelain and Daniel Sherrin produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Welsh Antique Furniture?

Prices for a piece of Welsh antique furniture start at $235 and top out at $75,000 with the average selling for $4,501.
Questions About Welsh Antique Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A piece of furniture is considered an antique if it is at least 100 years old.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, antique furniture is in style. Many people appreciate the beauty and handcrafted character of antique furniture and love the idea of owning pieces with a rich history. Remember that style preferences are nothing if not fluid, meaning what's in one year may not be the next. So, in choosing the furniture you're planning to live with, you should pay less attention to interior design fads than to what speaks to you. That way, you can select pieces that will add long-term character to your home. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    To know if your furniture is antique, look for labels and markings that indicate the maker. From there, you can use trusted online resources to determine when they were active and examine images to try to estimate the age of your piece. Furniture produced 100 years ago or more is antique. You can also have your furniture assessed by an appraiser or antiques dealer to learn about its age. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Antique furniture can be worth quite a lot, particularly if it is in good quality. The rarer the piece, the higher the value.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There are a number of factors that can indicate if your antique furniture is valuable. When determining the value of antique furniture, consider its rarity. Additionally, it is important to determine the quality and condition of vintage furniture. If unsure of the value of your vintage furniture, have it appraised.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    To date antique furniture from the UK, first look for identifying markings on the piece. You can then use trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active. From there, you may be able to estimate the year of production by looking at images of other furniture the maker produced. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also aid you in the dating process. Find a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Whether antique furniture is making a comeback is a matter of opinion. Many people would argue that antique furniture never faded from fashion, as there have always been individuals who love the idea of owning pieces that have history. Some of the most popular styles for antique furniture include Art Deco, Arts and Crafts, Renaissance Revival, Elizabethan, Gothic Revival, Victorian and Chippendale. Find a large collection of antique furniture from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best finish for antique furniture is a matter of liking. But film finish is recommended by experts as it leaves a thick coat of film on the wood surface which protects wood from water and scratches. Shellac or varnish and water base are commonly used film finishes. Find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage furniture on 1stDibs
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    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.

  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 25, 2019

    The difference between vintage and antique furniture is that vintage furniture is at least 20 years old, while antiques must be at least 100 years old to be considered antique.