Fine and High-quality cushion cabinet from the province of Gelderland in the Netherlands. You can see it is Gelderland by the shape of the hood; that slanted shelf with that beautiful carving with two putti (angels) and floral acanthus motifs under the cornice is typical Gelderland. Beautifully and artistically executed high-quality carving. In Dutch Renaissance style. The Italian Renaissance began three centuries earlier in the 15th century. In the Netherlands among the elite around 1580 - 1600. At the time this cabinet was made - around 1650 - the Netherlands had become the richest country in the world. This is due to the then unique and inventive economic distribution key. So inventive that the first stock exchange where shares were traded was established in Amsterdam. The world's first industrial park appeared above Amsterdam in De Zaan, on a large scale with hundreds of wind turbines as engines. Where wood was sawn en masse, oil was pressed, paint and hundreds of materials and products were made that were sold from there to Germany and France. We see that wealth reflected in this cupboard. Even then it was very expensive to have made such a piece of furniture . People confirmed their status in expensive houses, household goods, jewelry and clothing. Nowhere was so much high-quality furniture made as in the Netherlands. Beautiful deep cushions with precious wood. The cabinet stands high on three black ball feet with elegant arches in between, so it does not look heavy but elegant. Nice variation of light oak and black wood. Symmetrical and balanced. The posts with panels and inlaid wood run above these ball legs, which enhances the symmetry. This piece of furniture is also beautifully finished on the inside with thin quartersawn oak. Very nice and shiny waxed. The lock is original and works and the key is even included. Transport: In the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg, France and Spain, we transport the furniture in packing blankets and store it indoors. Otherwise on a wooden pallet in sturdy cardboard and splash-proof foil and delivered to the front door. We charge a higher rate for islands, delivery is to the door, please help because the driver is alone, the driver is not allowed inside or up the stairs. The carrier will contact you to deliver. He has your telephone number and email address. >>> These transports usually do not have a track and trace system. I am entering an empty code for Catawiki's computer system. You cannot track the transport. Take photos of the packaging upon receipt to rule out damage during transport. Usually it is not possible to ship within three days, you can ignore Catawiki's reminders. It is usually between three and seven days in transit. You approve and sign for good reception with the driver. You must report any damage immediately in this form. This is necessary for insurance. Damage that occurs afterwards is your own responsibility. An 'empty' form means good reception.