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Welsh oak miniature chest-on-chest from Carmarthenshire, circa 1820.
This is a substantial piece made from figured oak. It starts with a well-moulded cornice that sits above two short and two long drawers to the top section and two long to the bottom, each one has a brass keyhole and small turned wooden handle.
The piece is raised on a slim plinth and supported by four turned feet.

22.75" wide, 33" high, 11.5" deep
58 cms wide, 84 cms high, 29 cms deep

This piece is featured in: "Welsh Furniture 1250-1950"

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