Cupboard - Cushion storage bench - Oak

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Dési van Rhee
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A handsome 18th century oak kussenkast from the Netherlands with an original lock and key, two shelves, and a rich contrast of light woods for added value when bidding.

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Classic Dutch cushion cabinet.
With deep large cushions, we call them cushions, but originally they were meant to be cut gemstones with beveled facets.
In English, they are also called diamonds.
Remained in excellent condition.
Under a wide drawer.
Within two shelves.
Original lock - see detail photos - and original hand-forged key.
Beautiful color in the wood.
Beautiful and captivating contrast between the light warm colors of oak and rosewood and the black ebony.

Classic Dutch Cushion Cabinet
With deep, large cushions.
The Dutch call them 'pillows,' but they were originally designed to resemble cut gemstones with beveled facets.
In English, they are also called diamonds.
In excellent condition.
Under a wide drawer
It slides very easily.
Inside, two shelves.
Original lock — see detailed photos — and original hand-forged key.
Great color in the wood.
A beautiful and captivating contrast between the light, warm tones of oak and rosewood and black ebony.
The cabinet stands on two large, ebonized oak ball feet.

HxWxD 198x164x63 cm.

Classic Dutch cushion cabinet.
With deep large cushions, we call them cushions, but originally they were meant to be cut gemstones with beveled facets.
In English, they are also called diamonds.
Remained in excellent condition.
Under a wide drawer.
Within two shelves.
Original lock - see detail photos - and original hand-forged key.
Beautiful color in the wood.
Beautiful and captivating contrast between the light warm colors of oak and rosewood and the black ebony.

Classic Dutch Cushion Cabinet
With deep, large cushions.
The Dutch call them 'pillows,' but they were originally designed to resemble cut gemstones with beveled facets.
In English, they are also called diamonds.
In excellent condition.
Under a wide drawer
It slides very easily.
Inside, two shelves.
Original lock — see detailed photos — and original hand-forged key.
Great color in the wood.
A beautiful and captivating contrast between the light, warm tones of oak and rosewood and black ebony.
The cabinet stands on two large, ebonized oak ball feet.

HxWxD 198x164x63 cm.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Country of Origin
Netherlands
Model
Cushion storage bench
Material
Oak
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
198 cm
Width
164 cm
Depth
64 cm
Estimated period
1700-1750
Can Be Locked
Yes
The NetherlandsVerified
110
Objects sold
97.3%
Private

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