Small Antique Dutch Floral Marquetry Vitrine Cupboard

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Meet floral fantasies in cabinet form. Small in stature but big on charm, this dutch marquetry vitrine is proof that … Read more Meet floral fantasies in cabinet form. Small in stature but big on charm, this dutch marquetry vitrine is proof that great things really do come in petite, floral-inlaid packages. With four grand drawers and two shelves, it’s both beauty and brains — ready to display your treasures while discreetly hiding life’s less glamorous necessities (hello, batteries and receipts).

handcrafted in the late 18th century, this dutch gem is dressed to impress with exquisite floral marquetry in rosewood and rosewood veneer. The bombe-style base adds a flirtatious little curve.

and let’s talk marquetry: this fine art of inlaying contrasting woods into intricate designs became something of a dutch obsession in the 17th and 18th centuries. Inspired by french and italian masters but perfected in their own quietly confident way, dutch cabinetmakers turned wood into canvas, crafting blooming bouquets and curling vines that refused to wilt with time. Each petal and tendril was painstakingly cut and fitted — the woodworking equivalent of fine lace-making. This piece is a rare small-scale example of that proud tradition — a nod to the golden age of craftsmanship, yet playful enough to find its place in a modern home. Imagine it in a kitchen for your prettiest glassware, or in a bathroom holding fluffy towels and perfumes.

gracefully aged, with a whisper of restoration (the good kind from the past), this cupboard stands as a love letter to centuries of craftsmanship!

dimensions: h 186 cm x w 83 cm x d 54 cm and d top part 38 cm
materials & techniques: rosewood, veneer, wood marquetry
provenance: the netherlands
period: 19th c
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