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A fine Dutch 18th-century oak and amboyna bureau cabinet with mirror doors

About the Item

The Hague, circa 1760 Oak, veneered with amboyna root, brass fittings with lacquer gilding. H: 242 cm. , W: 120 cm. , D: 62 cm. Provenance: Private collection Germany The bureau cabinet is a piece of furniture that has become very popular in the Netherlands since the early 18th century. This example was made around 1760. The single curved base cabinet with three drawers on ball feet. Behind the slanted flap eight drawers and a centrally placed door. In the upper part two doors with mirrors, behind them three drawers and two adjustable shelves. The top is beautifully curved with a mirror centrally placed above the doors. The entire piece of furniture is veneered on the outside with refined amboyna root. The mouldings are made of dark wood, which provides a nice contrast. This piece of furniture was almost certainly made in The Hague in the 3rd quarter of the 18th century and is a fine example of the high-quality furniture that was made in the royal city.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 95.28 in (242 cm)Width: 46.86 in (119 cm)Depth: 24.41 in (62 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (Of the Period)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1760
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Amsterdam, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5458237721762
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