Antique 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Oak 4 Door Cabinet with Rosewood Inlay

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Antique 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Oak 4 Door Cabinet with Rosewood Inlay

About the Item

This beautiful and friendly-sized cupboard is made of the finest watered oak in the tradition of the Dutch Renaissance during the “Dutch golden age” It is a two-story four-door cabinet over ebonized bun feet. This cabinet is made in the Provence of “Gelre” circa 1670. The raised paneled doors are typical for this province and this type of cabinet is also known as “Gelderse kussenkast”. It also features many inlaid black rosewood panels. When this cabinet was made, over 350 years ago, rosewood was a very exotic and expensive wood species in the Netherlands. A piece like this was commissioned by the owner to display their gained wealth. The cabinet has the original forged hinges, lock, and keys. The wood finish has a warm brown finish with deep gloss and a rich patina built up over the many years. Overall this piece of furniture is in very good antique and authentic condition. It has undergone minor repairs to the back cladding in our workshop. Also, the wax coat was freshened up to restore its original luster. The cabinet breaks down into three pieces which makes shipping and installation easy. The used rosewood veneer is very thin and the weight of the rosewood veneer is very low. Therefore it can freely be shipped across borders without CITES. The Dutch golden age The 17th century was an important century for the Netherlands. The region separated from the Spanish Empire and formed its republic. Dutch merchants established their first colonies in the Americas and opened up trade networks around the world. The Dutch economy flourished as much of Europe's trade began passing through Amsterdam. This money helped foster the arts, leading to the rise of Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Rubens. This was the Dutch Golden Age. The strong Dutch economy and celebration of the arts provided financial and cultural security to inspire middle and upper-class citizens to buy lots of furniture. This was a big change from the sparsely furnished homes of medieval times. Dutch patrons demanded high-quality, comfortable, and stylish products, and furniture makers obliged. Dutch furniture of the 17th century was lighter, more comfortable, and more versatile than in many other parts of the world. A key form of Dutch furniture in the 17th century was the cabinet, a taller furniture item that had replaced ground-level medieval chests. Cabinets were essential furniture items in most Dutch homes, as well as in the Dutch colonies. Since cabinets were generally used to hold valuable items like linens or silverware, they were works of art themselves, and we see some of the most important styles of Dutch furniture applied here. Dimensions: total height is 77.17 inches, 18.90 inches deep (body), 22.44 inches deep (top corniche), 54.72 inches wide (top corniche) 47.24wide (body). The height of the base part is 40.55 inches.

Dimensions:
Height: 77.17 in (196 cm)Width: 54.73 in (139 cm)Depth: 22.45 in (57 cm)
Style:
Renaissance (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Oak,Rosewood,Steel,Forged,Polished,Veneer
Place of Origin:
Netherlands
Period:
Mid-17th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1670
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. The whole cabinet was gently cleaned and a fresh wax coat was applied. The piece is solid, without damage and ready for use.
Seller Location:
Casteren, NL
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU970930419592