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A Rare 17th.century Spanish Vargueno Cabinet
John Howkins Antiques
for sale €2,867     $3,112
£2,450

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A Rare 17th.century Spanish Vargueno Cabinet

17th century
Description

A rare 17th.Century chestnut and inlaid Spanish Vargueno cabinet on stand. The exterior showing shaped iron straps and dove tailed joints, The sides with iron carrying handles. The front inlaid with outline fruit wood and an intricate iron lock plate with drop down clasp and keys. The fall opens via 2 shaped iron hinges to reveal 18 various sized drawers all with solid moulded fronts and turned pulls with further inlay between the drawers. The solid chestnut trestle base having shaped open ends with shaped iron supports. Condition- Original and very good with one iron corner strap missing. Dimensions:- Maximum Dimensions inc. Base- Height … 52.75’’/ 134cm. Width… 45''/ 114cm. Depth… 25.5''/ 65cm. Height of Cabinet…20.75''/ 53cm. Width of Cabinet…36’’/ 91.5cm. Depth of Cabinet…15.75’’/ 40cm. Free U.K. delivery on this item.

Physical Dimensions
Height
134cm (52.76")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Spanish Vargueno Writing Cabinet to the 17th Century.

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SA996403
Dealers Internal Reference
24365
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Description
A rare 17th.Century chestnut and inlaid Spanish Vargueno cabinet on stand.
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The exterior showing shaped iron straps and dove tailed joints, The sides with iron carrying handles.
John Howkins Antiques

The front inlaid with outline fruit wood and an intricate iron lock plate with drop down clasp and keys. The fall opens via 2 shaped iron hinges to reveal 18 various sized drawers all with solid moulded fronts and turned pulls with further inlay between the drawers. The solid chestnut trestle base having shaped open ends with shaped iron supports. Condition- Original and very good with one iron corner strap missing. Dimensions:- Maximum Dimensions inc. Base- Height … 52.75’’/ 134cm. Width… 45''/ 114cm. Depth… 25.5''/ 65cm. Height of Cabinet…20.75''/ 53cm. Width of Cabinet…36’’/ 91.5cm. Depth of Cabinet…15.75’’/ 40cm. Free U.K. delivery on this item.

Height
134cm (52.76")
Width
114cm (44.88")
Depth
65cm (25.59")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Spanish Vargueno Writing Cabinet to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA996403
Dealers Internal Ref
24365
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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A 17th-century Spanish walnut Vargueno cabinet with an open drop-front writing flap revealing multiple fitted drawers, set on a trestle stand with iron stretchers.
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Archive I A 17th-century Spanish walnut Vargueno cabinet with an open drop-front writing flap revealing multiple fitted drawers, set on a trestle stand with iron stretchers.

A Rare 17th.century Spanish Vargueno Cabinet

Archive II A 17th-century Spanish walnut Vargueno cabinet with an open drop-front writing flap revealing multiple fitted drawers, set on a trestle stand with iron stretchers. View II
Archive III A 17th-century Spanish walnut Vargueno cabinet with an open drop-front writing flap revealing multiple fitted drawers, set on a trestle stand with iron stretchers. View III
Archive IV A 17th-century Spanish walnut Vargueno cabinet with an open drop-front writing flap revealing multiple fitted drawers, set on a trestle stand with iron stretchers. View IV
Archive V A 17th-century Spanish walnut Vargueno cabinet with an open drop-front writing flap revealing multiple fitted drawers, set on a trestle stand with iron stretchers. View V
Archive VI A 17th-century Spanish walnut Vargueno cabinet with an open drop-front writing flap revealing multiple fitted drawers, set on a trestle stand with iron stretchers. View VI
Archive VII A 17th-century Spanish walnut Vargueno cabinet with an open drop-front writing flap revealing multiple fitted drawers, set on a trestle stand with iron stretchers. View VII
Archive VIII A 17th-century Spanish walnut Vargueno cabinet with an open drop-front writing flap revealing multiple fitted drawers, set on a trestle stand with iron stretchers. View VIII
Archive IX A 17th-century Spanish walnut Vargueno cabinet with an open drop-front writing flap revealing multiple fitted drawers, set on a trestle stand with iron stretchers. View IX
Archive X A 17th-century Spanish walnut Vargueno cabinet with an open drop-front writing flap revealing multiple fitted drawers, set on a trestle stand with iron stretchers. View X
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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
Location
The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
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A 17th-century Spanish walnut Vargueno cabinet with an open drop-front writing flap revealing multiple fitted drawers, set on a trestle stand with iron stretchers.
A Rare 17th.Century Spanish Vargueno Cabinet
Ref: SA996403
A 17th-century Spanish walnut Vargueno cabinet with an open drop-front writing flap revealing multiple fitted drawers, set on a trestle stand with iron stretchers.
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A Vargueno, or Bargueno, is a portable desk and cabinet originating in Renaissance Spain, constructed with a fall-front writing flap that opens to reveal an arrangement of small drawers and internal compartments.

These cabinets were primarily built using solid timbers such as walnut, pine, or fruitwood, and were reinforced with hand-forged wrought iron mounts, lock plates, and curved iron stretchers called fianzas.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-carved dovetail or mortise-and-tenon joinery, hand-wrought iron hardware showing minor hand-hammered irregularities, original geometric drawer mouldings, and natural timber wear consistent with age.

A Vargueno serves as a key statement piece in a study, hallway, or living room, contrasting effective against clean plaster walls, minimalist contemporary artwork, and modern architectural lighting.

Position the cabinet away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber movement, and maintain the woods finish by applying a quality beeswax polish sparingly with a soft cloth.
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