Antique Cabinets

18th Century Dutch ‘Meubles à Coussins’ Ebony And Rosewood Kussenkast

Item No. 4516

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A monumental mid 18th century Dutch ‘Meubles à Coussins’ ebony and rosewood Kussenkast. This most impressive cabinet is raised by bun feet below the dentil shaped frieze with a wide drawer and original iron pulls. The raised double paneled doors and sides of rosewood with rippled ebony borders, are flanked by ebony columns raised on rosewood blocks, with stunning top capitols of cherubs and floral garlands. The central front column slides to the side to reveal the hidden keyhole. The top has an extended crown of rippled ebony moldings decorated by carved lions finished in rosewood.................................................................................................................................................... Dutch cabinets of this nature are excellent examples of Amsterdam craftsmanship from the second quarter of the 17th century. Commissioned by wealthy families to celebrate a marriage or commissioned by wealthy patrons in order to have imposing pieces of furniture. Often the most expensive piece of furniture in the house next to paintings by Rembradt Vermeer Hals Terborch Ruysdael de Hooch and van de Velde.These Kussenkast cabinets are similar to German Wellenschrank, Fassadenschrank, Schappschrank, and Eichenschrank, and also Italian Armadio cabinets. Available CedricDupontAntiques.com

Length: 93"
Depth: 33.5"
Height: 90"