Dutch Glazed Display Cabinet 18th Century

Name: Dutch Glazed Display Cabinet
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1157543
Price: 4995 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectDisplay Cabinets
Period18th century
StyleDutch Rococo
MaterialOak, Glass, Brass
ColourOff-White
MotifsArched pediment, canted sides, bun feet, brass drop handles
SizeH 218 cm (86 in) x W 165 cm (65 in) x D 41 cm (16 in)

This 18th century Dutch Rococo display cabinet uses oak, glass, and brass. The exterior has an off-white, bleached finish with a grey-washed appearance, contrasted by a green painted interior behind the glazed doors. The serpentine front base contains three drawers fitted with ornate brass drop handles, raised on small bun feet. The upper section features an arched pediment with curved cresting and canted sides with glass panels. Visible details include divided glass panes in the doors and side windows, along with traditional mouldings framing the drawer fronts and upper cabinetry. The piece measures 218 cm high, 165 cm wide, and 41 cm deep. Suitable for a dining room, living room, or study, this cabinet provides storage and display space for tableware, books, or decorative objects.

FAQs

Traditional Dutch glazed display cabinets typically feature a shaped or arched cresting rail, glazed doors with canted side panels, and a painted interior designed to showcase tableware or curio items. The base usually incorporates a chest of drawers or a low cupboard mounted on bun feet.

European hardwoods such as oak and walnut were predominantly used for the framework and secondary woods. Cabinets frequently feature individual hand-blown glass panes set into timber glazing bars, accompanied by hand-cast brass drop handles and escutcheons.

Authentic pieces exhibit signs of traditional hand-craftsmanship, including hand-cut dovetail joints on drawers, irregular hand-blown glass panes with slight waves or air bubbles, and hand-planed timber surfaces on the back panels.

Designers frequently position these substantial cabinets in dining rooms, drawing rooms, or spacious hallways as focal points. The interior shelves are curated with ceramics, glassware, or art books, using the contrast between the timber frame and interior lining to enhance visual depth.

Regular maintenance requires dusting with a dry, lint-free microfibre cloth. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners and direct heat sources; keep the surrounding relative humidity stable to prevent timber contraction, cracking, or joint separation.

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