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Antique 17th Century Dutch Oak and Ebony Two-Door Renaissance Cabinet
Antique 17th Century Dutch Oak and Ebony Two-Door Renaissance Cabinet

Antique 17th Century Dutch Oak and Ebony Two-Door Renaissance Cabinet

Located in Casteren, NL

Antique 17th Century Dutch oak and ebony two-door Renaissance cabinet.

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Antique 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Ebony, Oak

Antique 17th Century Oak Dutch Renaissance Cabinet with Ebony and Mahogany
Antique 17th Century Oak Dutch Renaissance Cabinet with Ebony and Mahogany

Antique 17th Century Oak Dutch Renaissance Cabinet with Ebony and Mahogany

Located in Casteren, NL

Everything about this cabinet exudes understated richness. This is the archetype of the Dutch cabinet.

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Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Cupboards

Materials

Brass, Steel

17th Century Dutch Renaissance Oak and Ebony Inlay Four-Door Cabinet Dated 1660
17th Century Dutch Renaissance Oak and Ebony Inlay Four-Door Cabinet Dated 1660

17th Century Dutch Renaissance Oak and Ebony Inlay Four-Door Cabinet Dated 1660

Located in Casteren, NL

This extraordinary cabinet is made of the finest watered oak in the tradition of the Dutch Renaissance during the “Dutch golden age” It is a four-door cabinet made in the Provence ...

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Antique Mid-17th Century Dutch Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Steel

19th Century, Dutch Colonial Satinwood and Ebony Linen Press
19th Century, Dutch Colonial Satinwood and Ebony Linen Press

19th Century, Dutch Colonial Satinwood and Ebony Linen Press

Located in Southampton, NY

Early 19th century, Dutch Colonial satinwood and ebony linen press. Cabinet is composed of solid satinwood with solid king ebony trim and inlay.

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Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Linen Presses

Materials

Ebony, Satinwood

Walnut and Ebony Rare Sculptural Dutch Art Deco Sideboard
Walnut and Ebony Rare Sculptural Dutch Art Deco Sideboard

Walnut and Ebony Rare Sculptural Dutch Art Deco Sideboard

Located in Antwerp, BE

Sideboard; Credenza; Amsterdamse School; Dutch Design; Art Deco; Walnut; Ebony; Walnut and Ebony Rare Sculptural Dutch Art Deco Sideboard Exceptional Art Deco Amsterdamse Scho...

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Credenzas

Materials

Ebony, Walnut

Dutch 17th Century Rosewood Ebony Baroque Cupboard Kussenkast, 1670
Dutch 17th Century Rosewood Ebony Baroque Cupboard Kussenkast, 1670

Dutch 17th Century Rosewood Ebony Baroque Cupboard Kussenkast, 1670

Located in Paris, IDF

Made of rosewood, ebony and ebonized wood veneered on solid oak. This elegant and rich cabinet-on-stand, typically for the second half of the 17th century, was designed in oak and en...

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Antique 17th Century Dutch Baroque Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Ebony, Rosewood

17th Century Dutch Renaissance Cabinet with Arched Doors
17th Century Dutch Renaissance Cabinet with Arched Doors

17th Century Dutch Renaissance Cabinet with Arched Doors

Located in Casteren, NL

Beautiful and rare Dutch Renaissance two-door cabinet. This cabinet stems from an era in Dutch history that is called "the golden age'.

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Antique Mid-17th Century Dutch Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany, Oak

Ebony Cabinet
Ebony Cabinet

Ebony Cabinet

Located in Camarate, PT

A ebony two door cabinet decorated with a profuse pattern of stylized vegetation in low relief. The interior reveals an arrangement of six drawers. The fittings comprise two side han...

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Antique Late 17th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ebony

19th Century Anglo-Indian Jackwood and Ebony Cabinet
19th Century Anglo-Indian Jackwood and Ebony Cabinet

19th Century Anglo-Indian Jackwood and Ebony Cabinet

Located in Richmond, VA

19th century Anglo-Indian jackwood and ebony cabinet. Dutch colonial era from Ceylon. Two part cabinet resting on ebonized base (3 parts).

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Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

+17th century Dutch renaissance two door portal cabinet with exotic carvings
+17th century Dutch renaissance two door portal cabinet with exotic carvings

+17th century Dutch renaissance two door portal cabinet with exotic carvings

Located in Casteren, NL

On offer here is a very rare Dutch cabinet made of the finest European summer oak in the tradition of the Dutch Renaissance during the “Dutch Golden Age” The cabinet was made in the...

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Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Ebony, Oak

19th Century Exotic  Dutch Colonial Hexagonal Cellarette
19th Century Exotic  Dutch Colonial Hexagonal Cellarette

19th Century Exotic Dutch Colonial Hexagonal Cellarette

Located in San Francisco, CA

19th century exotic Dutch colonial hexagonal cellarette. Elaborately shaped and stepped on five sides, flat across the back. Ornate pierced brass escutcheon and brass nail heads. Bra...

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Antique 19th Century Indian Dutch Colonial Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Bookcase by Dutch Designer, Solid Oak & Macassar Ebony, 1930s
Art Deco Bookcase by Dutch Designer, Solid Oak & Macassar Ebony, 1930s

Art Deco Bookcase by Dutch Designer, Solid Oak & Macassar Ebony, 1930s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and rare Art Deco Modernist bookcase or display cabinet. Striking Dutch design from the 1930s. Solid oak and original oak veneer base with two original glass sliding door...

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Macassar, Oak

Dutch Louis XVI buffet 18th century
Dutch Louis XVI buffet 18th century

Dutch Louis XVI buffet 18th century

Located in MILL, NL

An 18th-century folding sideboard made during the (late) Dutch Louis XVI period, circa 1790–1800. The folding sideboard is constructed from oak and mahogany, veneered with, amongst ...

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Antique Late 18th Century Buffets

Materials

Satin, Ebony, Rosewood

19th Century Ceylonese East Indies Jackwood & Ebony 4 Door Press with 4 Drawers
19th Century Ceylonese East Indies Jackwood & Ebony 4 Door Press with 4 Drawers

19th Century Ceylonese East Indies Jackwood & Ebony 4 Door Press with 4 Drawers

Located in Richmond, VA

19th century Ceylonese / East Indies jackwood and ebony 4 door press or cabinet with 4 central drawers between the top and bottom.

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Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Monumental Dutch Art Deco Secretary – Symmetrical Burl Walnut, Cut-Glass Accents
Monumental Dutch Art Deco Secretary – Symmetrical Burl Walnut, Cut-Glass Accents

Monumental Dutch Art Deco Secretary – Symmetrical Burl Walnut, Cut-Glass Accents

Located in Dronten, NL

Step into the refined world of 1920s Dutch design, where architecture met artistry. This Period Dutch Art Deco secretary is not merely a desk—it is a statement of lineage and precisi...

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Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Cut Glass, Ebony, Burl

Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Colonial Calamander Desk
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Colonial Calamander Desk

Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Colonial Calamander Desk

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Rare and important early 19th Century desk handcrafted in calamander wood featuring two organizers on the banded top with brass supports, nine banded drawers with English dovetailing...

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Antique Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Napoleon III Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique 17th-century Dutch Renaissance Portal Cupboard in Solid Oak
Antique 17th-century Dutch Renaissance Portal Cupboard in Solid Oak

Antique 17th-century Dutch Renaissance Portal Cupboard in Solid Oak

Located in Casteren, NL

Cabinets were essential furniture items in most Dutch homes, as well as in the Dutch colonies.

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Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Cupboards

Materials

Steel

19th Century Dutch Marquetry Dressing Chest
19th Century Dutch Marquetry Dressing Chest

19th Century Dutch Marquetry Dressing Chest

Located in New York, NY

19th century Dutch marquetry dressing chest. Finely carved barley twist posts hold scalloped swing vanity mirror. Each post with original scrolled S-shaped brass candleholder. Mahoga...

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Antique 19th Century Dutch Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique Flemish Dutch Antwerp Red Tortoiseshell Box Cabinet Chest On Stand
Antique Flemish Dutch Antwerp Red Tortoiseshell Box Cabinet Chest On Stand

Antique Flemish Dutch Antwerp Red Tortoiseshell Box Cabinet Chest On Stand

Located in Forney, TX

Keywords: Europe European antiques deed Bible box legged jewelry casket money changing bank strong box coffer coin safe caixa contador sewing work stand decorative box footed sugar c...

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Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell, Rosewood, Horn, Wood, Ebony

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Indo-Dutch Satinwood and Ebony Gabled Cabinet
Indo-Dutch Satinwood and Ebony Gabled Cabinet

Indo-Dutch Satinwood and Ebony Gabled Cabinet

Unavailable

H 77 in W 48 in D 18.5 in

Indo-Dutch Satinwood and Ebony Gabled Cabinet

Located in Richmond, CA

Exceptionally rare Indo-Dutch cabinet made of solid satinwood with ebony trim and inlay.

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Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Indo-Dutch Rosewood and Ebony Cabinet or Cushion Cupboard, circa 1690
Indo-Dutch Rosewood and Ebony Cabinet or Cushion Cupboard, circa 1690

Indo-Dutch Rosewood and Ebony Cabinet or Cushion Cupboard, circa 1690

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Indo-Dutch cabinet or cushion cupboard (kussenkast) in rosewood and ebony, circa 1690.

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Antique 1690s Dutch Cabinets

Materials

Ebony, Rosewood

A Rare Dutch 17th Century Cabinet
A Rare Dutch 17th Century Cabinet

A Rare Dutch 17th Century Cabinet

Unavailable

H 74.02 in W 63 in D 25.01 in

A Rare Dutch 17th Century Cabinet

By Herman Doomer

Located in Hilversum, NL

It is possible that the mentioned cabinet inlaid with tortoiseshell is the present cabinet.

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Antique 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Ebony, Oak, Rosewood

18th Century Dutch Marquetry Jewelry Cabinet
18th Century Dutch Marquetry Jewelry Cabinet

18th Century Dutch Marquetry Jewelry Cabinet

Unavailable

H 27.5 in W 20.25 in D 10 in

18th Century Dutch Marquetry Jewelry Cabinet

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

An 18th century Dutch jewelry or valuables cabinet, with four inlaid drawers on top and butterfly and floral marquetry inlaid doors opening to fifteen marquetry drawers. Dimension...

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Antique 18th Century Cupboards

Materials

Wood, Ebony

Rare Dutch 17th Century Cabinet-on-Stand, A So-Called “Kraamkamerkast”
Rare Dutch 17th Century Cabinet-on-Stand, A So-Called “Kraamkamerkast”

Rare Dutch 17th Century Cabinet-on-Stand, A So-Called “Kraamkamerkast”

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The cabinet-on-stand was called in the Netherlands “Tafelkast ” (table cabinet) because the base or stand resembles the shape of Dutch Renaissance tables.

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Antique 1670s Dutch Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Ebony, Rosewood

Indo-Dutch Chest Jackfruit and Ebony Chest with Brass Details
Indo-Dutch Chest Jackfruit and Ebony Chest with Brass Details

Indo-Dutch Chest Jackfruit and Ebony Chest with Brass Details

Located in Richmond, CA

Indo-Dutch colonial storage trunk of solid single plank construction in jackfruit, the lid and top of base have ebony trim. The inside of the trunk has very large brass hinges with p...

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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Blanket Chests

Dutch Kaas or Kast, Armoire, Wardrobe
Dutch Kaas or Kast, Armoire, Wardrobe

Dutch Kaas or Kast, Armoire, Wardrobe

Unavailable

H 88 in W 68 in D 31 in

Dutch Kaas or Kast, Armoire, Wardrobe

Located in Hudson, NY

A late 17th century Dutch Kast, made of oak, with ebony and rosewood inlay and veneers sitting on period bun feet. Geometrically carved paneled doors. Hidden drawer with carved lion’...

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Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Ebony, Oak

Child's 18th Century, Dutch Marquetry and Parquetry Secretaire
Child's 18th Century, Dutch Marquetry and Parquetry Secretaire

Child's 18th Century, Dutch Marquetry and Parquetry Secretaire

Located in San Francisco, CA

A diminutive 18th century, Dutch floral and denticulated marquetry and parquetry upright slant-front bureau desk, exhibiting remarkable craftsmanship and detail, the top doors reveal...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Fine Dutch Louis XVI Commode
Fine Dutch Louis XVI Commode

Fine Dutch Louis XVI Commode

Unavailable

H 33.08 in W 46.86 in D 23.23 in

Fine Dutch Louis XVI Commode

Located in Hilversum, NL

The rectangular grey Saint Anne marble top with canted corners above two frieze drawers and two doors, the interior fitted with a single shelf, on round tapering legs, broze mounts.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of ...

Materials

Ebony, Tulipwood

A very fine Dutch Lous XVI demi-lune commode
A very fine Dutch Lous XVI demi-lune commode

A very fine Dutch Lous XVI demi-lune commode

Unavailable

H 31.89 in W 40.75 in D 17.92 in

A very fine Dutch Lous XVI demi-lune commode

Located in Hilversum, NL

the top with a fan-shaped marquetterie in oval within a meander border, the drawer with ormolu ring-handles with white porcelaine plaquettes painted in black with horses and their ri...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of ...

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Ebony, Rosewood, Sycamore, Palmwood

Elegant Dutch Ebony Coin Cabinet Holland, 18th Century
Elegant Dutch Ebony Coin Cabinet Holland, 18th Century

Elegant Dutch Ebony Coin Cabinet Holland, 18th Century

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H 61.03 in W 48.04 in D 15.36 in

Elegant Dutch Ebony Coin Cabinet Holland, 18th Century

Located in Milano, IT

Elegant Dutch ebony coin cabinet with two series of four drawers each with rosewood veneered inserts.

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Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Cabinets

Materials

Ebony, Rosewood

17th Century Dutch Oak and Ebony Cabinet
17th Century Dutch Oak and Ebony Cabinet

17th Century Dutch Oak and Ebony Cabinet

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H 32.29 in W 74.41 in D 32.29 in

17th Century Dutch Oak and Ebony Cabinet

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

An excellent model of a 17th Century Dutch cabinet made of oak, rosewood, ebony and ebonised wood veneer.

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Antique 17th Century Cabinets

Materials

Ebony, Oak

18th Century Ebony and Rosewood Dutch Cabinet
18th Century Ebony and Rosewood Dutch Cabinet

18th Century Ebony and Rosewood Dutch Cabinet

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H 78.35 in W 87.41 in D 31.11 in

18th Century Ebony and Rosewood Dutch Cabinet

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Stunning, rosewood and solid ebony (not ebonised) 18th Century Dutch cabinet of beautiful and well balanced proportion.

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Antique 18th Century Danish Cabinets

Materials

Ebony, Rosewood

18th Century Dutch Ebony Cabinet on Stand
18th Century Dutch Ebony Cabinet on Stand

18th Century Dutch Ebony Cabinet on Stand

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H 66.93 in W 53.94 in D 20.08 in

18th Century Dutch Ebony Cabinet on Stand

Located in London, GB

An 18th Century Dutch Ebony cabinet with elements in walnut and rosewood, mounted on a later, 19th Century, painted and parcel-gilt stand.

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Antique 18th Century Cabinets

Materials

Walnut, Ebony

Colonial Dutch Mahogany Cabinet Inlaid with Ebony
Colonial Dutch Mahogany Cabinet Inlaid with Ebony

Colonial Dutch Mahogany Cabinet Inlaid with Ebony

Located in Plainview, NY

A colonial Dutch mahogany three-sectioned cabinet with an all-over design of inlaid ebony, the surface with a series of rectangular and horizontal coffered panels with beaded trim, t...

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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Cabinets

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany

19th Century Ceylonese Indo-Dutch Satinwood and Ebony Cabinet
19th Century Ceylonese Indo-Dutch Satinwood and Ebony Cabinet

19th Century Ceylonese Indo-Dutch Satinwood and Ebony Cabinet

Located in Benington, Herts

A stunning and rare Dutch Colonial satinwood cabinet / armoire with ebony carved detail.

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Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Cabinets

Materials

Ebony, Satinwood

Indo Dutch Portuguese Colonial Style Cupboard Cabinet Satinwood Ebony Mahogany
Indo Dutch Portuguese Colonial Style Cupboard Cabinet Satinwood Ebony Mahogany

Indo Dutch Portuguese Colonial Style Cupboard Cabinet Satinwood Ebony Mahogany

Located in Philadelphia, PA

20th Century Indo Portuguese / Indo Dutch Colonial style cupboard cabinet. Item features beautiful satinwood, ebony, and mahogany wood, three dovetail constructed drawers, exposed pi...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Country Cupboards

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood

An intricately inlaid ivory and ebony Dutch display cabinet.
An intricately inlaid ivory and ebony Dutch display cabinet.

An intricately inlaid ivory and ebony Dutch display cabinet.

Located in NYC, NY

An extraordinary cabinet with intricate ivory inlay in geometric patterns. Beautiful carving to several medallions of ivory. Glazed doors and sides for display.
Ex. Sotheby's ...

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Antique 19th Century Dutch Cabinets

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Rosewood

Dutch Baroque Style Oak and Ebony Kas
Dutch Baroque Style Oak and Ebony Kas

Dutch Baroque Style Oak and Ebony Kas

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H 80.5 in W 74 in D 26.5 in

Dutch Baroque Style Oak and Ebony Kas

Located in Essex, MA

Moulded cornice with ripple moulding and lion heads, over a pair of panelled doors flanked by twisted columns over a pair of drawers, bun feet

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Antique 19th Century Dutch Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Ebony

18th Century Dutch  Meubles à Coussins  Ebony Kussenkast
18th Century Dutch  Meubles à Coussins  Ebony Kussenkast

18th Century Dutch Meubles à Coussins Ebony Kussenkast

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A monumental mid 18th century Dutch ‘Meubles à Coussins’ ebony and rosewood Kussenkast.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Cabinets

Materials

Ebony, Rosewood

Antique 18th Century VOC Dutch Colonial Padouk Ebony Secretary Desk Bureau 1730
Antique 18th Century VOC Dutch Colonial Padouk Ebony Secretary Desk Bureau 1730

Antique 18th Century VOC Dutch Colonial Padouk Ebony Secretary Desk Bureau 1730

Located in Portland, OR

A very rare antique Dutch Colonial V.O.C. (Dutch East India Company) fall front bureau/desk on stand, Batavia, circa 1730. This desk in the Queen Anne style was made in the Dutch Eas...

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Antique 1730s Indonesian Dutch Colonial Secretaires

Materials

Brass

18th Century Rosewood Specimen Cabinet, Dutch, circa 1780
18th Century Rosewood Specimen Cabinet, Dutch, circa 1780

18th Century Rosewood Specimen Cabinet, Dutch, circa 1780

Located in San Francisco, CA

A multi drawer rosewood specimen cabinet with inlay of ebony, having a single long drawer over two short drawers above another single drawer.

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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Cabinets

Materials

Ebony, Rosewood

Dutch Neoclassical Oak and Ebony Armoire
Dutch Neoclassical Oak and Ebony Armoire

Dutch Neoclassical Oak and Ebony Armoire

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H 84 in W 69 in D 26 in

Dutch Neoclassical Oak and Ebony Armoire

Located in Kittery Point, ME

The cupboard doors opening to reveal three oak and ebony wood shelves, the lower section with two drawers, the sides paneled with similarly carved pilasters and neoclassical motifs t...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Neoclassical Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood

18th Century Rare Dutch Maternity or Child''s Cabinet
18th Century Rare Dutch Maternity or Child''s Cabinet

18th Century Rare Dutch Maternity or Child''s Cabinet

Located in Chonburi, TH

Crafted from the finest materials of its era, this cabinet is a testament to the impeccable skills of Dutch cabinetmakers from a bygone era.

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Antique 18th Century Dutch Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Ebony, Oak

Dutch Avant Garde Cabinet by J.C. Jensen Jr.
Dutch Avant Garde Cabinet by J.C. Jensen Jr.

Dutch Avant Garde Cabinet by J.C. Jensen Jr.

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H 38.5 in W 59 in D 38.5 in

Dutch Avant Garde Cabinet by J.C. Jensen Jr.

Located in Albany, NY

Produced by Oosterbeek Furniture Factory l.O.V. A wonderful example of the "Hague school" of the 1930's. The Oosterbeek Furniture Factory existed between 1910 till 1935 and was estab...

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20th Century Dutch Cabinets

Materials

Macassar, Oak, Ebony

19th century Dutch oak and ebony Kas cupboard
19th century Dutch oak and ebony Kas cupboard

19th century Dutch oak and ebony Kas cupboard

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H 84.65 in W 64.97 in D 26.38 in

19th century Dutch oak and ebony Kas cupboard

Located in Malton, GB

This is an incredibly striking 19th century Dutch cupboard. It is in 17th century style with a very impressive look. The whole piece is made from solid Oak with ebony and ebonised ac...

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Antique 19th Century Cupboards

Materials

Oak

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Dutch Cabinet Ebony For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Dutch cabinet ebony available at 1stDibs. Each Dutch cabinet ebony for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, ebony and oak. There are many kinds of the Dutch cabinet ebony you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right Dutch cabinet ebony, those designed in Art Deco and Baroque styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Dutch Cabinet Ebony?

Prices for a Dutch cabinet ebony start at $3,650 and top out at $69,900 with the average selling for $14,900.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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