A Dutch 18th century Display Cabinet

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Limburg Antiquairs
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Name
A Dutch 18th century Display Cabinet
Measurements
Height: 218 cm, Width: 154 cm, Depth: 38 cm
Reference
LIMA100926
Colors
Blue, Gold, Beige, Brown, White
Categories
Furniture Case Pieces & Storage Vitrines
Materials
Brass Porcelain Teak
Periods
17th Century 18th century Antique
Origins
The Netherlands
Description
The porcelain cabinet is the most characteristic piece of furniture from the Dutch 18th century.
Porcelain collecting had taken off in the 17th century with the hijacking 
of Portuguese cargo ships in 1602 and 1604. The porcelain cargoes, consisting of 
more than a hundred thousand pieces were auctioned in Amsterdam and Middelburg.
Wealthy citizens at the time could afford to collect porcelain.
First, the porcelain was displayed in and on sideboards, in small open 
wall cabinets, on ledges and consoles on either side of the chimney breast and 
even in special rooms made for furnishing with porcelain. This development 
continued in the 18th century with the china cabinet.
The china cabinet on high legs is the beginning of this type of furniture.
This porcelain cabinet was made at the beginning of the 18th century,
from solid teak, with its original patina and brass fittings.
 
Dutch, circa 1735
 
 

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