Casket - 40/4 - Oak - Bed bench / Stocking chest
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Antique oak beddenbank, also a kousenkist, from West Friesland in the Netherlands, dating to circa 1800–1850, with a hinged lid, brown patinated finish and dimensions 67 cm wide × 40 cm high × 35 cm deep, and capable of being locked.
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Oak bedbench, also functioning as a hosiery chest, produced in West Frisia in the 19th century. The piece displays the sober yet powerful formal language that is characteristic of the regional bourgeois interior culture of this period.
The rectangular chest rests on a low plinth and is fitted with a hinged lid with a profiled edge. The front consists of recessed panels with simply profiled stiles and rails, yielding a calm and balanced facade. The seat is kept flat, allowing the piece to function both as a storage chest and as seating furniture.
The object is made of solid oak and has a warm, age-pened surface with even wear that points to long-standing domestic use. Construction and joints are traditional and consistent with the 17th-century cabinetmaking tradition.
In good, honest condition with signs of use and small imperfections appropriate to the age.
(For information: the original lock has over time been removed and replaced with a simple oak piece; the hinges have also been replaced once over time.)
Seller's Story
My passion for unique objects started early. From antique markets to garage sales, I was always searching for hidden treasures. Later, I learned the ins and outs of the trade at an auction house, and eventually, I decided to forge my own path as an independent dealer. Every day, I work to shape my shop further, and Catawiki is a fantastic platform to expand my collection and share my passion with others.
Finding unique pieces, carefully giving them a second life, and then offering them in my online store. I trust my eye for quality, my sense of style, and my craftsmanship.
Translated by Google TranslateOak bedbench, also functioning as a hosiery chest, produced in West Frisia in the 19th century. The piece displays the sober yet powerful formal language that is characteristic of the regional bourgeois interior culture of this period.
The rectangular chest rests on a low plinth and is fitted with a hinged lid with a profiled edge. The front consists of recessed panels with simply profiled stiles and rails, yielding a calm and balanced facade. The seat is kept flat, allowing the piece to function both as a storage chest and as seating furniture.
The object is made of solid oak and has a warm, age-pened surface with even wear that points to long-standing domestic use. Construction and joints are traditional and consistent with the 17th-century cabinetmaking tradition.
In good, honest condition with signs of use and small imperfections appropriate to the age.
(For information: the original lock has over time been removed and replaced with a simple oak piece; the hinges have also been replaced once over time.)
Seller's Story
My passion for unique objects started early. From antique markets to garage sales, I was always searching for hidden treasures. Later, I learned the ins and outs of the trade at an auction house, and eventually, I decided to forge my own path as an independent dealer. Every day, I work to shape my shop further, and Catawiki is a fantastic platform to expand my collection and share my passion with others.
Finding unique pieces, carefully giving them a second life, and then offering them in my online store. I trust my eye for quality, my sense of style, and my craftsmanship.
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Era
1400-1900
Specific region of origin
West Fries
Title additional information
Bed bench / Stocking chest
Country of origin
Netherlands
Model
40/4
Material
Oak
Style
Antique
Colour
Brown
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
40 cm
Width
67 cm
Depth
35 cm
Estimated period
1800-1850
Can Be Locked
Yes
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