Dutch Colonial Miniature Cupboard in Coromandel Wood, Ceylon

An Indonesian Djati display cabinet Chinese furniture-makers working in Batavia, late 18th century, dated 1799 Measures: H. 201.5 x W. 120 x D. 53.5 cm In the middle of the ...

A charming satin and rosewood, ebony and teak collectors’ table-cabinet Sri Lanka, second half of the 18th century Measures: H. 86.5 x W. 62.5 x D. 34.7 cm In the top of the shaped cornice, there is a carving of a butterfly or moth. Under the cornice two panelled doors with scorched chequered motif, and under the doors one long drawer. When the doors are locked, so is the drawer. Behind the two doors, there are eight drawers, suitable to store small collectors’ items, such as a coin collection, or mineral specimens, small shells, collections of animal teeth, etc. The 17th and 18th centuries saw a wide-spread interest in exotic cultures and collecting of botanical, zoological and geological specimens...

An Indonesian Sono keeling or Javanese rosewood foliate cabinet on stand or Rankenkast Jakarta (Batavia), late 17th century Measures: H 173 x W 133 x D 51 cm The front of this cabinet is decorated with three carved swags of fruits and flowers coming out of cherub’s heads, a long drawer under two doors and two shelves behind the doors. Usually, this type cabinet...

Apart from being a highly decorative object and a status symbol, these miniature pieces of furniture also functioned as collector’s items. Just like the dollhouses were for rich wome...

An 18th-century Rosewood Dutch Colonial cabinet of exceptional quality, with brass inlays gracing the top section, side columns, door panels, and turned feet base. It has beautiful r...

A Dutch Colonial period Indonesian display cabinet from the early 20th century, with carved motifs, glass doors and cabriole legs. Created in Indonesia during the early years of the 20th century, this Dutch Colonial display cabinet...

Early 19th century British Colonial cabinet of wide-paneled and figured solid satinwood with solid ebony trim. Sri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon, is one of the few places in the wo...

18th century Dutch mahogany corner cupboard with a moulded arched cornice, the top section having two paneled doors with shaped and moulded beading around the panels, opening to reveal three fixed shelves and a drop down flap at the bottom of the cupboard, the bottom section also having two paneled doors with shaped and moulded beading around the panels, opening to reveal a single fixed shelf inside, the corner cupboard...