17TH CENTURY DUTCH WALNUT ON OAK CUPBOARD, C1680

17TH CENTURY DUTCH WALNUT ON OAK CUPBOARD, C1680

An impressive, unique, and monumental late 17th-century Dutch oak and walnut cupboard, or kussenkast. Made of walnut on solid oak, it features an architecturally shaped moulded cornice with a shaped frieze. Above, there are two doors with geometrically rectangular panels set with moulded cornices, flanked by square pilasters with carved capitals, and adorned with three lion’s mask carvings. Below, another set of larger doors with rectangular panels set with moulded cornices. The lower section has two drawers with original wooden knob handles, all seated on the five original period ball feet. The interior comprises the original oak shelves, and the sides also have rectangular panels with moulded cornices. It includes the original 17th-century keys and working locking hardware, as well as the original oak panelled back. These cupboards were traditional armoires or cabinets made for wealthy Dutch homes and were custom-made for each individual space to store linen and textiles. This cupboard is exceptional in its scale, quality, and intricate walnut veneers.

Height: 232 cm (91.3 in), Width: 214 cm (84.3 in), Depth: 72 cm (28.3 in)