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Edwards & Roberts Dutch Marquetry Display Cabinet on Chest
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Edwards & Roberts Dutch Marquetry Display Cabinet on Chest

18th century
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An 18th/19th Century Walnut Edwards and Roberts Dutch Marquetry Display Cabinet on Chest, including a receipt of purchase directly from Edwards & Roberts in 1890. Arch-topped and decorated with floral and arabesque Dutch marquetry patterns, this piece features four drawers, all inlaid with marquetry, two glazed doors, and a bombe-style chest base. Two-door examples of these cabinets are also very unique and rare to find, as they are most commonly seen as single-door display cabinets. Believed to be an older cabinet from the 18th century restored or reimagined by Edwards & Roberts in 1890, it is stamped on the top drawer "Edwards & Roberts".

About Edwards and Roberts:

"Edwards and Roberts" was a notable British furniture company established in the 19th century by Thomas Edwards and William Roberts. Renowned for their fine craftsmanship, their pieces boasted intricate inlays and premium veneers, garnering acclaim during the Victorian and Edwardian periods. Alongside creating original pieces, "Edwards and Roberts" gained further renown for their skill in restoring and reinterpreting older furniture, infusing classic pieces with their signature craftsmanship and intricate designs, thus enhancing their reputation for excellence in British furniture making.

Dimensions

Height - 194cm

Length- 111cm

Depth- 60cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
194cm (76.38")
Width
111cm (43.70")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Declaration

Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables has dated this Dutch Marquetry Display Cabinet to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1217855
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Description
An 18th/19th Century Walnut Edwards and Roberts Dutch Marquetry Display Cabinet on Chest, including a receipt of purchase directly from Edwards & Roberts in 1890.
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Arch-topped and decorated with floral and arabesque Dutch marquetry patterns, this piece features four drawers, all inlaid with marquetry, two glazed doors, and a bombe-style chest base.
Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables

Two-door examples of these cabinets are also very unique and rare to find, as they are most commonly seen as single-door display cabinets. Believed to be an older cabinet from the 18th century restored or reimagined by Edwards & Roberts in 1890, it is stamped on the top drawer "Edwards & Roberts".

fig 1. An antique walnut display cabinet on a bombe chest of drawers featuring floral marquetry inlay, glazed doors, and brass handles.
fig 1. Edwards & Roberts Dutch Marquetry Display Cabinet on Chest

About Edwards and Roberts:

"Edwards and Roberts" was a notable British furniture company established in the 19th century by Thomas Edwards and William Roberts. Renowned for their fine craftsmanship, their pieces boasted intricate inlays and premium veneers, garnering acclaim during the Victorian and Edwardian periods. Alongside creating original pieces, "Edwards and Roberts" gained further renown for their skill in restoring and reinterpreting older furniture, infusing classic pieces with their signature craftsmanship and intricate designs, thus enhancing their reputation for excellence in British furniture making.

Dimensions

Height - 194cm

Length- 111cm

Depth- 60cm

Height
194cm (76.38")
Width
111cm (43.70")
Depth
60cm (23.62")
Date of Manufacture

Knight Fine Antiques and Collectables has dated this Dutch Marquetry Display Cabinet to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1217855
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An antique walnut display cabinet on a bombe chest of drawers featuring floral marquetry inlay, glazed doors, and brass handles.
Edwards & Roberts Dutch Marquetry Display Cabinet On Chest
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  • ObjectDisplay Cabinets
  • Period18th century
  • StyleDutch Baroque Revival
  • MaterialWalnut, Fruitwood Marquetry, Glass, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFloral marquetry inlay, Bombe base, Shaped arched cornice, Cast brass handles
  • SizeH 194 cm (76 in) x W 111 cm (44 in) x D 60 cm (24 in)

This 18th century Dutch Baroque Revival display cabinet on chest combines an arch-topped glazed upper section with a bombe-shaped lower chest. Fabricated from warm brown walnut with fruitwood floral marquetry inlay, the piece includes a shaped arched cornice, two glazed doors with wooden mullions, and four graduated drawers fitted with cast brass drop handles and escutcheons. The drawer fronts, sides, and scalloped apron display detailed floral and arabesque marquetry patterns. Stamped on the top drawer "Edwards & Roberts", the furniture stands on shaped bracket feet and measures 194 cm high, 111 cm wide, and 60 cm deep. Suitable for use in a traditional living room, library, or hallway, this display cabinet provides both enclosed shelving for display and practical drawer storage. The glazed top section accommodates books or decorative objects behind glass doors, while the lower bombe chest provides four spacious drawers for linens, tableware, or everyday items. The rich marquetry decoration and warm timber tones suit period-inspired interiors and English country house aesthetics, functioning as a focal point in a reception room or study.

FAQs

A Dutch marquetry display cabinet on chest is a two-part furniture piece combining an upper glazed vitrine for display with a lower chest of drawers, adorned with complex floral wood inlays typical of seventeenth and eighteenth-century Dutch design.

These cabinets are typically constructed using a oak or pine carcase veneered in walnut, fruitwoods, and sycamore. Hand-cut marquetry panels feature floral and foliation motifs, complemented by cast brass drawer handles and hand-blown glass panes.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-sawed veneers, hand-dovetailed drawer joints, and natural age-related shrinkage in the wood panels. Cabinets produced or retailed by renowned firms like Edwards & Roberts often bear stamped maker marks on the drawer tops or door edges.

Place the cabinet as a focal point against a neutral or dark muted wall in a dining room, drawing room, or hallway. Style the glazed shelves with simplified collections of white ceramics or glass to balance the intricate floral wood pattern.

Keep the cabinet in a climate-controlled room away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent veneer lifting or drying. Clean surfaces with a soft microfibre cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year.
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