Antique Welsh Dresser

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This Welsh Dresser or Welsh Cupboard has the beautiful patina of age and has lived an active and elegant life. … Read more This Welsh Dresser or Welsh Cupboard has the beautiful patina of age and has lived an active and elegant life. It is likely English Oak and likely 18th Century - - its origins are unknown. I bought it in 2003 from an antique consignment store in Woodland, California. for about 1600 dollars. It is in very good antique condition with a few small parts to reaffix.
It has two cabinets on the sides; the one on the left has two shelves inside and is the right size for a wine bottle. The one on the right has four shelves . It used to lock and probably still could if a key could be made. The shelves above the counter are 6 inches deep and have grooves down the middle to display plates . There are 18 nail hooks for mugs or other decoration. The three drawers are quite large and have a clean, aged feel inside.
Overall measurements in inches: 83 wide, 73 tall, 19 1/2 deep. The counter is 30 1/4 tall.

I love this piece for the warmth it gives a space and for the variety of things you can do with it. I display my Christmas village on it and let each shelf look like part of a hilly town. I like to show platters and plates that usually hide on shelves and it's fun to set up a bar on it, or a buffet, for a party. I have used the drawers for desk items I want near the kitchen and for placemats and candles that need storage. It looks at home with other styles of furniture and sits on a sturdy base. See less