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An exceptional Early 17th Century Flemish Renaissance carved oak cabinet, dating to the early 1600s and showcasing the architectural craftsmanship for which furniture of the Southern Netherlands is renowned. Constructed from solid European oak, the cabinet features a deeply carved frieze with lion masks, scrolling foliage and floral motifs, flanked by finely carved herm figures supporting an architectural cornice. The pair of upper panelled doors open to a spacious shelved interior, while the three individually locking cupboards below provide substantial storage. Remarkably, the cabinet retains four original forged iron keys, with all locks functioning. Throughout, the cabinet displays traditional period construction including wide oak backboards, pegged joinery, hand-forged iron hardware and a rich surface patina developed over centuries of use. Historic chalk inventory markings remain inside, offering a tangible reminder of its long history and adding to its authenticity. Cabinets of this type were commissioned for prosperous Flemish households during the Renaissance, serving both as secure storage for valuable linens, textiles and household wares, and as an expression of wealth and status. Their architectural form drew inspiration from the grand buildings of the period, making them as much a display of craftsmanship as they were practical furniture. This example has undergone sympathetic historic conservation over its lifetime, as expected of a cabinet of this age. Its scale, beautifully aged oak, intricate carving and exceptional presence make it equally suited to a period home, contemporary interior or curated collection. Wear, historic repairs and conservation consistent with its age of approximately 400 years.
Overall Dimensions: 162cmW x 70cmD x 143cmH
- Color
- Brown
- Style
- Antique
- Material
- Oak
- Condition
- Good
- Dimensions (cm)
- W 162D 70H 143
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