Unique and Important Dutch Arts and Crafts Oak Bookcase, Architect H.P. Berlage

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Unique and Important Dutch Arts and Crafts Oak Bookcase, Architect H.P. Berlage

About the Item

Stunning and practical two-piece antique bookcase. When it comes to antique furniture, historically, bookcases are the most sought after in the world. When it comes to big names in the history of Dutch architecture and furniture design, H.P. Berlage is THE name to look out for. The international styles that come closes to his furniture designs are the American Mission style and the British Arts and Crafts. Berlage's furniture was very 'strict' in design, but the subtle design elements make them highly stylish and wonderfully timeless. Those with a good eye can tell that Berlage was a fan and therefor also influenced by the Gothic Style. New (in circa 1910) this bookcase would have cost close to a years salary for the average working man. Therefor, Berlage's clientele (in the few years that he designed furniture for 't Binnenhuis in Amsterdam) mainly consisted of Dutch nobles and captains of industry. This is also one of the reasons why furniture by Berlages only seldomly comes onto the market. These families often take very good care of their real estate and their original furnishings. Former owners certainly took real good care of this Berlage bookcase, because it is in museum quality condition, both inside and out. It is entirely original, it is branded with the HPB monogram and a metal nameplate of 't Binnenhuis (the business that Berlage and Jac van den Bosch founded). It even has two original keys with monograms. With these two keys you can open and lock all 8 doors. For those who did not yet know, the hinges you see on this bookcase were used by Berlage and Berlage only. As far as we know, this is the first real bookcase by Berlage that has come onto the market in over 20 years. If you are looking for the rarest and the best then this unique and important bookcase by worldfamous architect and designer H.P. Berlage could be the one for you. It is an absolute joy to own and look at, it will take great care of your favourite books and there is also room for antiques and collectibles in the open niches and on top of this unique bookcase. Again great value for money and worldwide delivery from our store to your door in just 4 days is complimentary. Maximum height x width x depth: 80.3 x 79.9 x 14.9 inches. Maximum height x depth of lower part: 27.5 x 14.9 inches. Maximum height x depth upper part: 52.8 x 9.9 inches. Depth of the shelfs in the open niches: 9.1 inches. Depth of the shelfs behind the glass doors: 8 inches. Depth of the shelfs behind the panelled doors: 12.8 inches. We have a passion for the unique, for quality, for stylish yet practical and for craftsmanship of years gone by. Your purchases will be extremely well packaged and we look forward to serving you (again), Handelshuis Wassenaar art and antiques with a soul

Creator:
Hendrik Petrus Berlage (Cabinetmaker),'t Binnenhuis (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 80.3 in (203.97 cm)Width: 79.9 in (202.95 cm)Depth: 14.9 in (37.85 cm)
Style:
Arts and Crafts (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Brass,Glass,Oak,Hand-Crafted
Place of Origin:
Netherlands
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1905-1910
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Please read item description.
Seller Location:
Lisse, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: FiGQ13181stDibs: LU234138172703