Late 17th Century Renaissance Walnut Cabinet, 1700s

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Description

Age/age and origin/origin:

The cabinet is probably from the end of the 17th century and the origin is probably western … Read more Age/age and origin/origin:

The cabinet is probably from the end of the 17th century and the origin is probably western Switzerland or southern Germany

Mass/dimensions:

Height approx. 237 cm,

Width of body/Broad Boda approx. 191 cm, width of cornice/Broad cornice approx. 223 cm,

Depth of corpus/deep body approx. 57 cm, depth of cornice/deep cornice approx. 75 cm,

inside depth approx. 51 cm.

wood, key/wood, key:

The type of wood is walnut, it has 1 key

Construction:




The cabinet is a split cabinet and consists of 4 parts, 1x lower part (base), 1x upper part (cornices) and 2x side parts from which the doors can be unscrewed.



State/condition:

Good condition with signs of wear,
partially supplemented, old restored see pictures. Pictures are part of the auction.

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Late Renaissance/early Baroque cabinet made of walnut, late 17th century

This impressive cabinet dates from the transition period between the late Renaissance and early Baroque and is characterized by its opulent design and artistic workmanship. Made from high-quality walnut wood, the cabinet impresses with its striking, geometric cassette fronts, which give the piece of furniture a fascinating depth and structure. The warm, natural grain of the walnut wood underlines the elegant appearance and gives the cabinet a sublime appearance.

The solid doors feature original metal fittings and open to reveal a spacious interior with multiple shelves, ideal for storing textiles or other household items.

The cabinet stands on strong ball feet, which underline its stability and representative character. The cornice is typical of the era and stylishly rounds off the massive construction. A true-to-original piece of this quality is a rare collector's item and a highlight for lovers of antique furniture. See less