Skip to main content
Video Loading
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 22

Antique 18th century Dutch Renaissancewarm brown oak two door cabinet

About the Item

This antique Dutch Renaissance cabinet was crafted in the southern Netherlands at the end of the 18th century, around 1780. It serves as a quintessential example of the furniture craftsmanship during the Dutch Golden Age. Constructed from the finest quarter-sawn and watered European summer oak, it exhibits a stunning compact grain pattern, characteristic of quarter-sawn oak, with the typical medullary ray flecks in full display. The cabinet is lavishly adorned with intricately detailed carvings. It stands on blackened wooden bun feet, supporting a double drawer embellished with baroque scrollwork and acanthus carvings. Flanking the drawer fronts are frontal depictions of reclining lions. Two beautifully paneled doors feature geometric framing with a mythological figure at the center. Profiled styles alongside the doors showcase finely carved lion heads, while traditional Dutch black wood inlay decorates the top. The cabinet's top is crowned with ornate gadrooned carvings and finely carved heads, reminiscent of tropical fruit. With its light warm brown hue, deep luster, and rich patina developed over the years, this piece has been meticulously cherished and maintained with beeswax, exhibiting minimal signs of wear and a deep sheen. Inside, the cabinet boasts three adjustable shelves and is fully detachable for easy transportation and installation. This cabinet is steeped in the tradition of the Dutch Golden Age, a period marked by economic prosperity and the establishment of global trade networks. This era nurtured a rich cultural landscape that fostered renowned artists like Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Rubens. With a flourishing economy and a growing appreciation for art, the demand for high-quality, stylish furniture surged among the middle and upper classes. In this transitional period from sparsely furnished medieval homes, cabinets emerged as essential and elegant pieces of furniture, replacing traditional chests on the ground floor. Serving both functional and artistic purposes, these cabinets protected valuable possessions like linens and silverware while also serving as exquisite works of art. The intricate styles and craftsmanship embodied in this piece exemplify the pinnacle of Dutch furniture design in the 17th and 18th centuries. In excellent condition, free from damage, this cabinet is ready for use and represents a true testament to historical elegance.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 82.29 in (209 cm)Width: 62.6 in (159 cm)Depth: 25.99 in (66 cm)
  • Style:
    Renaissance (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1780
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Casteren, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU970939336272

More From This Seller

View All
18th Century Dutch Renaissance Oak Cabinet
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful late 18th century cabinet in the best quality solid oak. This is a typical 'kussenkast' or pillow cabinet. Pillow refers to the shape of the...
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique early 18th century Dutch blacked oak two door table cabinet for TV
Located in Casteren, NL
This Dutch table cabinet, also known as a cross-legged cabinet, is made of oak and has a deep, almost black finish, which suggests a traditional treatment such as ebonized stain or dark varnish. The cabinet stands on a distinctive base with four turned and faceted legs, connected by an elegantly curved stretcher and ending in ball feet. This type of base is characteristic of cross-legged cabinets. The upper section features two doors with molded panels and a cornice with a clean yet subtle profile. The gilded hardware on the drawers and doors adds a stately and luxurious appearance. The cabinet is removable, making transport and installation significantly easier. Additionally, its design makes it particularly suitable for housing a television. Thanks to the special hinges and their strategic placement, the doors can be fully opened without obstructing the view. Inside, there is space for a television with a maximum width of 48.2 inches and a height of 27 inches. The interior is finished in the same deep, dark color as the exterior, ensuring a uniform and elegant appearance. This cabinet was crafted in the Dutch Baroque style and is likely from the period between 1680 and 1720. The Dutch Baroque style is characterized by a restrained yet elegant design, where functionality and durability go hand in hand with refined details. This piece exhibits typical Baroque features such as the heavily molded cornice, the solid presence of the upper section, the use of dark wood tones, and the expressive shape of the base. This type of cabinet was made during the late Dutch Golden Age, a time when prosperity still had a significant influence on furniture design. During this period, cross-legged cabinets were highly sought after by the affluent bourgeoisie and institutions such as city halls and council offices, where they were used for securely storing important documents, money chests, and administrative records. Dutch furniture makers were among the most influential in Europe at the time, exporting their craftsmanship to countries like England and Germany. The use of dark oak furniture...
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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. This extraordinary cupboard is made of the finest quarter-sawn oak...
Category

Antique 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Ebony, Oak

Antique 18th Century German Oak Two-Door Cabinet or Wardrobe
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful antique German cabinet that was in the German state of Westphalia circa 1750. The cabinet has two doors with raised panels and ele...
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century German Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Dutch Renaissance Portal Cabinet in Solid Oak, 18th Century
Located in Casteren, NL
This rare Dutch cabinet is made of the finest oak in the tradition of the Dutch Renaissance during the “Dutch golden age” This cabinet is made in t...
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique mid 18th century German warm brown two door demountable cabinet
Located in Casteren, NL
This stunning antique cabinet was crafted in the mid-18th century, around 1750, in the Westphalia region of Germany. Made entirely from the finest quality European summer oak, carefu...
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century German Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Steel

You May Also Like

18th Century Dutch Oak Cabinet
Located in Carmine, TX
Small cabinet hand-made in the Netherlands in the mid 1700s using oak and beautiful dovetail and peg construction. The cabinet is short and pretty versatile because of its small size...
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Rustic Cabinets

Materials

Oak

18th Century Dutch Oak Cabinet
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A Splendid 18th Century Dutch Oak Cabinet of Panelled Form. This interesting cabinet is of 18th century date and Dutch manufacture and ...
Category

Antique 18th Century Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Dutch 18th Century mahogany Tambour door cabinet
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch 18th Century mahogany Tambour door cabinet A Dutch mahogany cabinet with bronze ornaments. With a drawer at the top and a shelf behind the tambour doors. Key working and pre...
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Cabinets

Materials

Wood

18th Century Serpentine Two-Door Cabinet
Located in Long Island City, NY
18th century Serpentine two-door cabinet.
Category

Antique 18th Century Irish Georgian Cabinets

18th Century Danish Baroque Two-Door Cabinet
Located in San Marino, CA
A unique hand painted cupboard from 18th century Denmark. Two door cabinet has baroque details of a faux green varigated marble overall. The legs and back are newer due to its being ...
Category

Antique 18th Century Danish Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Paint, Pine

18th Century Ming Chinese Two-Door Cabinet
Located in San Marino, CA
A lacquer finished 18th century Chinese two-door cabinet with a set of small round legs. This simple and Classic piece comes from Henan Province and contains al original hardware and...
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Lacquer

Recently Viewed

View All