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19th century primitive antique Welsh dairy stool
Located in Bristol, GB
tripod stool, typical of rustic Welsh furniture from the 18th-19th century. A beautifully worn carved
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Late 19th Century Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Sycamore

Diminutive Welsh Coffer
Located in Greenwich, CT
this favoured their traditional appearance.’ (Richard Bebb, Welsh Furniture 1250-1950: A Cultural
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Mid-18th Century Welsh Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

Antique Diminutive Welsh Coffer
Diminutive Welsh Coffer
H 15.5 in W 22.75 in D 13.5 in
Welsh Pig Bench
Located in Faversham, GB
A weathered Welsh mid-19th-century pig bench. Large single slab sycamore top with cast iron legs
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Early 19th Century Welsh Rustic Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique Welsh Pig Bench
Welsh Pig Bench
H 19.3 in W 49.61 in D 18.12 in
Welsh Farm Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Timber! It's all about the grain, and this outstanding 18th century Welsh farm table with a top
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1790s Welsh Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Ash, Elm

Antique Welsh Farm Table
Welsh Farm Table
H 28 in W 59 in D 30.5 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 Painted Cricket Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th century Welsh painted pine cricket table with a scrubbed oak top. 1820. Code: 8659
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Early 19th Century Welsh Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak, Pine

Welsh Oak Cricket Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large 19th century Welsh oak cricket table with an undertier. 1860. Code: 8632 Dimensions: H: 30
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19th Century Welsh Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

Welsh Oak Cricket Table
Welsh Oak Cricket Table
H 30 in Dm 34.5 in
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

Welsh Harvest Bowl
Welsh Harvest Bowl
H 6.5 in Dm 14 in
Welsh Pine Cricket Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C Welsh pine cricket table with a good scrubbed top. 1830. Reference: 8478 Dimensions 29
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Early 19th Century Welsh Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Pine

Welsh Pine Cricket Table
Welsh Pine Cricket Table
H 29 in Dm 30.5 in
Primitive Welsh Elm Stool
Located in Faversham, GB
vernacular furniture, Wales, circa 1850. TOTAL H: 28.5 CM H: 11.2 INCHES W: 33 CM W: 12.9 INCHES D
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Mid-19th Century British Rustic Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Elm

Primitive Welsh Elm Stool
Primitive Welsh Elm Stool
H 11.23 in W 13 in D 14.77 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
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
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 Oak Dresser
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular crown molding over a scalloped apron and three shelves. The conforming base with seven drawers with brass bail handles raised on turned legs with lower pot shelf. Block f...
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Early 19th Century Welsh Georgian Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

Welsh Oak Dresser
Welsh Oak Dresser
H 83.88 in W 70.25 in D 16.25 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
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
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
19th Century Welsh Cricket Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th century Welsh pine cricket table with traces of original paint to the top. 1820. Top is
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19th Century Welsh Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Pine

Original Painted Welsh Cricket Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th century original painted pine Welsh cricket table. 1840. Code: 8610 Dimensions: H: 29.5
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19th Century Welsh Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Pine

18th Century Welsh Cricket Table
Located in Faversham, GB
desirable cricket table full of character. Welsh, circa 1780. H: 64 CM H: 25.1 INCHES W: 43 CM W: 16.9
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Late 18th Century British Rustic Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Welsh Cricket Table
18th Century Welsh Cricket Table
H 25.2 in W 16.93 in D 17.52 in
19th Century Welsh Painted Server
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good 19th century Welsh painted server with a wonderful sycamore worktop. 1830. The top is 23
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19th Century Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Sycamore, Pine

19th Century Welsh Painted Server
19th Century Welsh Painted Server
H 31 in W 77.5 in D 24 in
19th Century Welsh Cricket Table
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good 19th C Welsh cricket table with an ash base and a marble top. 1820. Code: 8493 Dimensions:H
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Early 19th Century Welsh Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Marble

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

Large Welsh Dairy Table with Drawers
Located in Faversham, GB
furniture. Welsh, circa 1840.
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Mid-19th Century Welsh Rustic Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Sycamore, Pine

Large Welsh Dairy Table with Drawers
Large Welsh Dairy Table with Drawers
H 30.83 in W 64.18 in D 27.76 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

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
Architectural Welsh Low Dresser
Located in Greenwich, CT
18th century Welsh oak low dresser of strong architectural form, the simple planked top over two
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Mid-18th Century Welsh Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

Architectural Welsh Low Dresser
Architectural Welsh Low Dresser
H 33 in W 68 in D 23 in
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
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

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
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
Welsh Sailor's Sea Chest
Located in Woodbury, CT
Welsh sailor's sea chest with canted sides. Painted red chest has black canvas top embossed with
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19th Century English Victorian Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass

Welsh Sailor's Sea Chest
Welsh Sailor's Sea Chest
H 17 in W 35.5 in D 18 in
English Oak Welsh Dresser
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very attractive smaller size English Oak Welsh Dresser with two small cupboards in the top
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Late 19th Century English Georgian Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

English Oak Welsh Dresser
English Oak Welsh Dresser
H 77 in W 51.5 in D 20 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
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 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
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
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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
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
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Mid-19th Century Welsh Folk Art Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Pine

19th Century Welsh Oak Cricket Table
Located in London, GB
Early 19th Century Welsh oak cricket table. Circular oak plank top over a triangular tier base on
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Early 19th Century Welsh George III Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

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

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
Painted North Welsh Dresser Base
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good early 19th century painted pine North Welsh dresser base. 1820. Code: 8838 Dimensions: W
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19th Century Welsh Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Pine

Painted North Welsh Dresser Base
Painted North Welsh Dresser Base
H 36 in W 65.5 in D 19.5 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...
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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
18th Century Welsh Dresser Base
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Handsome 18th-century Welsh dresser base in rich oak with three drawers above a shaped apron. The
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18th Century British Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

18th Century Welsh Dresser Base
18th Century Welsh Dresser Base
H 31.5 in W 55 in D 18 in
19th Century Welsh Kitchen Dresser
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Pretty early 19th century Welsh glazed oak and pine kitchen dresser with good storage and original
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19th Century Welsh Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak, Pine

19th Century Welsh Kitchen Dresser
19th Century Welsh Kitchen Dresser
H 52.5 in W 59.5 in D 19.5 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
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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 Century Classic Welsh Dresser.
Located in Wilson, NC
18th century classic Welsh dresser. Designed for kitchen or dining room display and storage with
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass

18th Century Classic Welsh Dresser.
18th Century Classic Welsh Dresser.
H 82 in W 60 in D 16.5 in
19th Century Welsh Railway Platform Bench
Located in Mckinney, TX
piece's aesthetic appeal. More than a piece of furniture, the bench is a piece of transportation history
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Late 19th Century Welsh Late Victorian Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

19th Century Welsh Railway Platform Bench
19th Century Welsh Railway Platform Bench
H 33.25 in W 120.25 in D 17.5 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...
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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
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

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
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Mahogany, Oak

Early 19th Century Welsh Dresser
Early 19th Century Welsh Dresser
H 82.5 in W 67.25 in D 19.75 in
Welsh 19th Century Pine Cricket Table
Located in Faversham, GB
A superb mid 19th-century cricket table of excellent form. Circular pine plank top over a triangular tier base on three square tapering legs. The table has a wonderfully rich dark ...
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Mid-19th Century Welsh Rustic Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Pine

Welsh 19th Century Pine Cricket Table
Welsh 19th Century Pine Cricket Table
H 30.32 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
Rustic 18th Century Welsh Cricket Table
Located in Faversham, GB
A charming 18th century cricket table made of mixed woods with a delightful weathered circular top. The top is made from an unusually thin piece of fruit wood whilst the legs are ma...
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Mid-18th Century Welsh Rustic Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Pine

Rustic 18th Century Welsh Cricket Table
Rustic 18th Century Welsh Cricket Table
H 28.15 in W 27.17 in D 27.17 in
Welsh Cider Flask - 18th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
18th century Welsh cider flask that farmers took with them to the fields for their lunch Small
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18th Century British Aesthetic Movement Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Wood

Welsh Cider Flask - 18th Century
Welsh Cider Flask - 18th Century
H 8.27 in W 9.45 in D 5.91 in
Rustic Hoop Back Welsh Windsor Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
A charming early windsor armchair with a hooped back and hand-turned spindles over a "waist" of a continuous bent arm with a central shoulder on the back of the arm across the four m...
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Early 1800s Welsh Rustic Welsh Antique Furniture

Materials

Ash

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
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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
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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 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 ExpertMay 14, 2024
    Many antique furniture brands are popular. While trends in collecting do vary over time, some makers consistently remain highly sought after. Among them are J. & J.W. Meeks, John Henry Belter, R. J. Horner and Co., Stickley Furniture, George Hepplewhite, Josef Dannhauser, Thomas Chippendale and Thomas Sheridan. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    To identify your antique furniture, look for an engraving, tag, label or other marking that indicates who produced it. You may find it on the bottom or back of your furniture or inside a drawer or cabinet. Once you have located the marking, you can snap a photo of it and use a reverse image search to try and identify the maker. Or, you can type a description of the mark into a search engine. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to get assistance with identification. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of 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 ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell who made your antique furniture, seek out a maker's marking. Locations of these marks vary, but they are generally in an inconspicuous location. For example, a dresser may have the mark inside a drawer or on the back, while a hallmark on a table is often on a leg or under the tabletop. Once you locate a mark, you can use trusted online resources to identify the maker and learn more about them. If you can't find a marking on your piece, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can assist you with the identification process. Explore a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell antique furniture from reproduction, first check for a maker's mark. By researching the maker associated with the marking using trusted online resources, you can determine when they were active. If the company was in business 100 years ago or more, your piece may be an antique, but if the company's history began more recently, your piece is likely a reproduction. If you can't locate a marking, study the details of the furniture up close. Genuine antiques will often show tool marks and slight variations in carved details because they were typically handcrafted. Most contemporary furniture is machine-made, so you won't usually see these types of characteristics. When in doubt, have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your furniture. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify antique Chinese furniture, look carefully at its details. Chinese craftsmen often built furniture using mortise and tenon joinery, eliminating the need for nails and screws. If you see this type of hardware, your piece is likely not at least 100 years old, especially if the hardware still looks new and shiny. Since antique furniture was handmade, you will normally see slight imperfections, such as tool marks or slight variations in carvings. Pieces that appear completely uniform and pristine are less often genuine antiques.

    When present, maker's marks can also be helpful. Research the marks to learn more about when the maker was active and producing pieces like yours. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer evaluate your furniture for you.

    Shop an assortment of antique Chinese furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    How old furniture that is called antique can be is typically at least 100 years. People usually call furniture between 20 and 99 years old vintage. Contemporary is the word for furniture manufactured within the last 20 years. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 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
  • PAGODA RED
    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 ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To tell how old your antique furniture is, research the maker using trusted online resources. You may find that the furniture maker was active for only a short period, giving you the ability to roughly estimate its age. For manufacturers and designers with a long history of production, consider the style of your furniture and look for images of similar pieces published online. Because it may be difficult to date furniture on your own, consider consulting a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    To tell what your antique furniture is worth, look at sales histories on trusted online platforms and read valuation guides posted on trusted online resources. The maker, type, style, age and condition of your furniture will impact its value. Researching furniture produced by the same maker is a good starting point. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can also aid you in the valuation process. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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 ExpertMay 14, 2024
    To be considered antique, furniture must usually be at least 100 years old. Contemporary is the name for furniture produced within the last 20 years. Vintage furniture is at least 20 years old. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    To tell the difference between antique and reproduction furniture, first look at hidden areas, such as the backs or insides of the drawers. On reproduction furniture, you may find plywood or engineered wood in these areas, while antique furniture will usually have solid hardwood on drawer interiors and backs. Also, slight irregularities and marks indicating that the furniture was built with hand tools rather than machines usually suggest that the piece is antique. Because it can be difficult to differentiate reproductions from genuine antiques without expertise and training, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer about the age of your piece. Find a diverse assortment of antique furniture on 1stDibs.