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Dutch Carved 2 door Cupboard Later Painted Mottle Midnight Blue


Netherlands 2nd quarter of 20th Century


Later Painted Specialist Mottled Midnight Blue Finish


Kussenkast known as Cushion Cabinet


Interior later Painted Specialist Antique White Finish


2 Fixed Shelves


Upper Shelf incorporates a drawer


This exquisite cabinet draws inspiration from the Dutch Kussenkast, also known as a Cushion Cabinet. This remarkable piece of seventeenth-century Dutch furniture is a prime example of the monumental linen cupboards frequently depicted in 17th-century Dutch genre paintings. The cabinet's name derives from the vertical, ornamental 'cushions' on the doors, a characteristic and distinctive feature of these cupboards. It epitomises a Dutch Renaissance cabinet from the Dutch Golden Age, reflecting the craftsmanship of Dutch furniture makers and their distinctive style.


At first glance, the cupboard's monumental appearance may seem simple, but it is brought to life by the intricate foliate carvings on the two doors, which interrupt the solid, rectangular shapes. The foliate capitals carved onto the columns harmonise with the door carvings. Overall, this cabinet is a masterful display of proportion and volume, accentuated by the cushioned doors and the simple moulded apron above the base that anchors the cupboard beneath its grand cornice. The subtle mouldings on the pilasters, drawers, and door panels are design elements that disrupt the verticality of the central structure.


The central doors open to unveil an interior bathed in a soft Antique White finish, providing a striking contrast to the dark, brooding exterior. Inside, there are two fixed shelves, with a drawer nestled into the upper shelf. The mouldings and foliate carvings are uniformly applied throughout.


Historically, this type of cupboard served to store linens and clothing, items that were expensive and often made up a significant portion of a dowry. Therefore, such elaborately crafted cupboards were typically acquired around the time of marriage and could also be presented as gifts.

  • Period: Circa 1940
    • Price: £950.00
    • €1,142 Euro
    • $1,189 US Dollar
  • Location: Sussex
    • Dimensions: H: 182cm (71.65in)
    • W: 165cm (64.96in)
    • D: 59cm (23.23in)