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Museum Quality and Condition Original 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Linen Press
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Stunning early 1600s press with hand-carved heraldic lion sculptures.
In the same decade that a young painter by the name of Rembrandt van Rijn was making a name for himself in the city of Amsterdam, a highly skilled carpenter in the 'northern Netherlands' spent a lot of his time, talent and focus on hand-crafting this incredibly rare and truly stylish linen press. It would be many years later that mankind were to learn about the significance of both the painter Rembrandt and the style that we now know as the Renaissance Style. In the first half of the 17th century only very few people in the Netherlands (or in the world, for that matter) would have had the means to be able to own this linen press. And if you know a little bit about the clientele of Rembrandt van Rijn then it is not unlikely that the first owner(s) of this linen press actually knew Rembrandt van Rijn and maybe even called upon him for a portrait painting.
For those who did not yet know; a linen press in the early 17th century was very much a symbol of great wealth and being able to present perfectly folded and pressed linen to your guests was very much part of that, upper-upper class culture. For a relatively small and therefor extra desirable and decorative linen press to have survived in this amazing and original condition is a minor miracle. This museum quality and condition specimen is as stable as the day it was made, it still has the original, hand-carved Dutch heraldic lions on top and it has many more stunning, Renaissance style elements. Finally, this almost 400 year old antique has the most beautiful patina. The richness, the depth and the warmth of the color of the woods is something that can only be obtained through centuries of existence. The beauty, the style, the quality and the cultural significance of this 17th century Dutch linen press makes it perfect for the real antique enthousiasts and connoisseurs. We are proud to be able to offer it to you on 1stdibs in this superb condition.
Needless to say that this one of a kind antique is great value for money. And for those who are new to our gallery on 1stdibs, our fair price for this rare antique even includes perfect packing (in a custom made crate) and also worldwide shipping from our store to your door in just 4 days.
Maximum height x width x depth: 59 x 24.4 x 14.8 inches.
We have a passion for the unique, for quality, for stylish and decorative and for craftsmanship of years gone by. Your purchases will be extremely well packaged and we look forward to serving you (again).
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- Dimensions:Height: 59 in (149.86 cm)Width: 24.4 in (61.98 cm)Depth: 14.8 in (37.6 cm)
- Style:Renaissance (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:Early 17th Century
- Date of Manufacture:1620-1640
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. In image 19 you can see that this is a two-piece antique, which makes it very easy and safe to move and to place in any room that you wish. Please also read our item description.
- Seller Location:Lisse, NL
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