Dutch Renaissance Cabinet

18th century cabinet made from oakwood. Interior shelves are old but not original Originates Germany, dating circa 1750.

Impressive Dutch Renaissance "kussenkast", four-door cabinet. Solid oakwood with veneer. large corniche with carved heads decor. Raised panelled doors and sides with ripple mouldings...

This late 18th century cabinet is a so called 'kussenkast' or pillow cabinet. The pillow refers to the shape of the raised panels in the doors. It is a typical Dutch Renaissance cabinet...

18th century cabinet made from oakwood. Originates Germany, Nienburg, dating circa 1750.

What a wonderful piece, full of character with the ornaments at the base and the putties carved in the wood.

Former collection Altounian At the beginning of the reign of Henri II (1547-1559) the furniture’s ornamentation evolves. The few medieval motifs that were still used are eventually relinquished. Furniture becomes more sober showcasing moulded panels and perfect architecture. Cabinet-makers use ornaments such as curved fluted or plain columns, feather quills, roses or winged putti heads. High-relief carving becomes more scarce and compositions lighter. To that end cabinet-makers draw inspiration from Fontainebleau motifs filtering them and adapting them to French taste. During this period cabinet-makers turn into a kind of architects. Indeed the architectural balance of furniture is the centre of their concerns. The study of Antic formulas is then a necessity. From this care given to proportions appear refined cabinets with pure lines. This style is characteristic of the reign of Henri II and disappears soon after under the regency of Catherine de Medici (1560-1574) when an abundance of high and low-relief ornaments comes back on furnitures. This two-bodies cabinet...

Splendid 18th Century Dutch oak cabinet of panelled form.  This interesting cabinet is of 18th century date and Dutch manufacture and t...

Small renaissance cabinet from Lyon. ORIGIN: FRANCE, SCHOOL OF LYON PERIOD: 16th CENTURY Height:151cm Depth: 120cm Length: 54cm Walnut ...