Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Black Oak Renaissance Two-Door Cabinet

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Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Black Oak Renaissance Two-Door Cabinet

About the Item

A beautiful handcrafted two-door cabinet that was made in The Netherlands at the end of the Dutch golden age. The piece consists of two pieces, an impressive barley twist base with a cross stretcher with a two-door cabinet on top. The cabinet was made in the finest quality summer oak and was stained in a very dark brown color, nearly black. The piece shows great patina and deep gloss due to endless waxing and polishing over the hundreds of years. The paneled doors pivot on the outside, making it possible for the doors to open wide. The piece lends itself perfect for housing a tv. The bottom shelf can easily be removed leaving a 41.75 inches wide space with a height of 26.38 inches. Above that space sits a fixed shelf with an interior drawer beneath. The cabinet is a fine example of understated beauty that is characteristic of Dutch Renaissance furniture. The Dutch golden age The 17th century was an important century for the Netherlands. The region separated from the Spanish Empire and formed its own 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:
Height: 74.02 in (188 cm)Width: 51.19 in (130 cm)Depth: 24.02 in (61 cm)
Style:
Renaissance (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Oak,Polished,Stained
Place of Origin:
Netherlands
Period:
Early 18th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1700
Condition:
Repaired: Small gaps in the back cladding were skillfully closed in our atelier, using period wood. Wear consistent with age and use. The cabinet was gently cleaned from the inside as well as the outside. It is clean, solid and ready for use.
Seller Location:
Casteren, NL
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU970929564092