19C Dutch Walnut Linen Press with Bombe Form

20C Walnut Dutch Linen Pres -the upper section with foliate carved crest above two panel doors opening to reveal shelves and drawers, the base with two short over two long drawers above a shaped apron, on ball and claw feet Dimensions 185cm wide x 240cm high x 70cm deep The Golden Age of the Netherlands spanned for nearly a century finishing towards the end of the 17th century. It was at this time that the Netherlands saw economic prosperity and artistic achievements many of which are now on display in the art galleries all over the world. Most of the Dutch Masters plied their trade during this Golden Age, Johannes Vermeer being possibly the most well known and popular. As prosperity grew, so did the status of many households creating a need for more sophisticated furniture yet functional. The Dutch linen press met this need providing large amounts of storage space to store linens, garments, and other household items. This same ability to provide ample storage has been utilised in many of today’s home although with a modern twist. It’s not unusual to now see the Dutch linen press used...

AN EDWARDIAN SATINWOOD INLAID AND CROSSBANDED SERPENTINE FRONTED WARDROBE Y EARLY 20TH CENTURY containing two side cupboard doors, the central section containing four sliding shelves...

A lovely quality Dutch press veneered in beautifully figured walnut. The well-molded cornice is surmounted by an acanthus leaf carving and topped with pedestals for displaying garnit...

Dutch mahogany linen press having shaped doors with applied moldings; Bombe base with four-drawer (two over two). The waved, arching pediment sets the tone for the lines below. Beaut...