T. Woonhuys Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Elegant drop front desk secretary in solid cherry, designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for 't Woonhuys. This design differs in quite a few details from the production version made by ...

Rare Mid-Century Modern, oak and cherry wood, six doors and three drawers cabinet. This rare credenza / sideboard by one of Holland's finest furniture makers of the early 1900s could very well be one of the first Midcentury Modern pieces that was hand-crafted here in the Netherlands. 't Woonhuys in Amsterdam was one of the best furniture makers and in the earliest years of its existance it even employed absolute top designers such as Michel de Klerk and Hildo Krop. Later also various known architects designed pieces for this, ahead of its time, furniture maker. Little is known about how and when exactly the company seized to exist, but certainly no material can be found on them after 1960. The second world war had left almost everyone out of money and there simply was no clientele left in Holland who could afford the quality pieces that 't Woonhuys was putting out. World war II basically ended almost all the Dutch, top quality furniture makers and it is a minor miracle that 't Woonhuys even lasted until 1960. This extremely rare and stylish midcentury cabinet is the first one that we have ever seen by this famous Dutch furniture maker. The combination of the stained oak exterior, the sleek and timeless lines in the design and the cherry-wood interior makes this 'tall credenza' stand out from anything we ever saw. Just like you, we too are used to seeing cabinets from this era in much lighter colors (most were made of beech and types of teakwood) and that too is what immediately made us want to buy this rare and striking piece. All six doors still open and close perfectly and they all come with perfect working, quality brass locks and replacement keys...

Stunning and rare Art Deco Amsterdam School cabinet. Design by 't Woonhuys Amsterdam. Striking Dutch design from the twenties. Birdseye Maple with magnificent shaped handles on bo...

Magnificent and ultra rare Art Deco Amsterdamse School tea cabinet. Design attributed to Hildo Krop for 't Woonhuys Amsterdam. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid walnut w...