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Early 19th Century Dutch Travelling Cabinet
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Early 19th Century Dutch Travelling Cabinet

19th century
Description

A lovely quality early 19th Century Dutch marquetry travelling cabinet, profusely inlaid all over with various foliage and urns, the decorative top depicting a countryside scene, which lifts up to reveal folding shelves and back panel, the faux drawer panels to the sides extend out so a panel can lift up and fold over to provide more room, the underneath of the side panels and the shelves have various marquetry inlay including jugs, cups and saucers etc. The base section comprising of two drawers above two cupboard doors which open to reveal single shelf inside, standing on tapered square feet. Circa 1820.

42” x 20 1/2” x 32 1/2” high

107cms x 52cms x 83cms high

Physical Dimensions
Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Declaration

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Dutch Marquetry Travelling Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1238010
Dealers Internal Reference
3099
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Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park.

Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.

Description
A lovely quality early 19th Century Dutch marquetry travelling cabinet, profusely inlaid all over with various foliage and urns, the decorative top depicting a countryside scene, which lifts up to reveal folding shelves and back panel, the faux drawer panels to the sides extend out so a panel can lift up and fold over to provide more room, the underneath of the side panels and the shelves have various marquetry inlay including jugs, cups and saucers etc.
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The base section comprising of two drawers above two cupboard doors which open to reveal single shelf inside, standing on tapered square feet.
Martlesham Antiques

Circa 1820.

42” x 20 1/2” x 32 1/2” high

107cms x 52cms x 83cms high

Height
83cm (32.68")
Width
107cm (42.13")
Depth
52cm (20.47")
Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Dutch Marquetry Travelling Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1238010
Dealers Internal Ref
3099
Martlesham Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2008
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Martlesham Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Martlesham Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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An early 19th-century Dutch mahogany travelling cabinet with intricate floral marquetry inlay, twin drawers over a two-door cupboard, and metal side carrying handles.
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Archive I An early 19th-century Dutch mahogany travelling cabinet with intricate floral marquetry inlay, twin drawers over a two-door cupboard, and metal side carrying handles.

Early 19th Century Dutch Travelling Cabinet

Archive II An early 19th-century Dutch mahogany travelling cabinet with intricate floral marquetry inlay, twin drawers over a two-door cupboard, and metal side carrying handles. View II
Archive III An early 19th-century Dutch mahogany travelling cabinet with intricate floral marquetry inlay, twin drawers over a two-door cupboard, and metal side carrying handles. View III
Archive IV An early 19th-century Dutch mahogany travelling cabinet with intricate floral marquetry inlay, twin drawers over a two-door cupboard, and metal side carrying handles. View IV
Archive V An early 19th-century Dutch mahogany travelling cabinet with intricate floral marquetry inlay, twin drawers over a two-door cupboard, and metal side carrying handles. View V
Archive VI An early 19th-century Dutch mahogany travelling cabinet with intricate floral marquetry inlay, twin drawers over a two-door cupboard, and metal side carrying handles. View VI
Archive VII An early 19th-century Dutch mahogany travelling cabinet with intricate floral marquetry inlay, twin drawers over a two-door cupboard, and metal side carrying handles. View VII
Archive VIII An early 19th-century Dutch mahogany travelling cabinet with intricate floral marquetry inlay, twin drawers over a two-door cupboard, and metal side carrying handles. View VIII
Archive IX An early 19th-century Dutch mahogany travelling cabinet with intricate floral marquetry inlay, twin drawers over a two-door cupboard, and metal side carrying handles. View IX
Archive X An early 19th-century Dutch mahogany travelling cabinet with intricate floral marquetry inlay, twin drawers over a two-door cupboard, and metal side carrying handles. View X
Archive XI An early 19th-century Dutch mahogany travelling cabinet with intricate floral marquetry inlay, twin drawers over a two-door cupboard, and metal side carrying handles. View XI
Archive XII An early 19th-century Dutch mahogany travelling cabinet with intricate floral marquetry inlay, twin drawers over a two-door cupboard, and metal side carrying handles. View XII
Archive XIII An early 19th-century Dutch mahogany travelling cabinet with intricate floral marquetry inlay, twin drawers over a two-door cupboard, and metal side carrying handles. View XIII
Archive XIV An early 19th-century Dutch mahogany travelling cabinet with intricate floral marquetry inlay, twin drawers over a two-door cupboard, and metal side carrying handles. View XIV
Archive XV An early 19th-century Dutch mahogany travelling cabinet with intricate floral marquetry inlay, twin drawers over a two-door cupboard, and metal side carrying handles. View XV
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Martlesham Antiques
Telephone 01394 386732
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The Thatched Roadhouse
Main Rd
Martlesham
Suffolk
IP12 4RJ
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jan 2008
Items For Sale 296
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Martlesham Antiques
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An early 19th-century Dutch mahogany travelling cabinet with intricate floral marquetry inlay, twin drawers over a two-door cupboard, and metal side carrying handles.
Early 19th Century Dutch travelling cabinet
Ref: SA1238010
An early 19th-century Dutch mahogany travelling cabinet with intricate floral marquetry inlay, twin drawers over a two-door cupboard, and metal side carrying handles.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCabinets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleDutch Marquetry
  • MaterialMahogany, Fruitwood, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFloral marquetry, Urn and vase motifs, Brass side carrying handles, Square tapered feet
  • SizeH 83 cm (33 in) x W 107 cm (42 in) x D 52 cm (20 in)

This early 19th-century Dutch travelling cabinet belongs to the Dutch Marquetry style and exhibits a warm brown colour derived from its mahogany and fruitwood construction. The surface displays profuse floral marquetry inlay, urn and vase motifs, and contrasting lighter wood details across the top, sides, drawers, and cupboard doors. Visible hardware includes brass side carrying handles, ring pulls, and drop handles on the two upper drawers, alongside square tapered feet supporting the base. Additional visible elements comprise linear stringing mouldings around the doors and drawers, a keyhole escutcheon on the right-hand cupboard door, and hinged side panels with circular metal drop rings. Measuring 83 cm high, 107 cm wide, and 52 cm deep, this practical portable cabinet fits well in a gentleman's library, study, or living room for secure storage and display.

FAQs

A Dutch travelling cabinet is a compact storage piece manufactured in the Netherlands, typically fitted with heavy side brass handles to enable transport. These cabinets often showcase elaborate floral or urn marquetry inlays set into mahogany or walnut veneers.

Craftsmen primarily utilised mahogany or walnut as the main casing wood, paired with various stained fruitwoods, satinwood, and boxwood to construct intricate floral and foliage patterns. Cast brass hardware, including side carrying handles and keyhole escutcheons, was standard.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut wood veneers forming detailed naturalistic motifs such as vases, urns, birds, and blooming flowers. Hand-dovetailed drawer joints, oak secondary woods, and natural age-related shrinkage lines in the veneer also indicate genuine period construction.

Position the cabinet against a neutral or deep-toned wall in an entryway or living space to highlight the intricate inlay. Complement the dark wood tones with minimalist contemporary ceramics, simple lighting fixtures, or understated artwork to balance the detailed decoration.

Keep the cabinet in a climate-controlled room away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent veneer lifting or fading. Clean the surface with a dry, microfibre cloth and apply a high-grade beeswax polish sparingly along the wood grain.
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