A Flemish Cabinet, 17th Century, loaded with drawers! From the 1600’s, this certainly has more unique features and details than we see in more contemporary antiques! The tortoise shell accents appear to almost be red, what I call a cinnabar red. I really see this cabinet (at about 30” high) mounted on a large block to raise the approachable height and give a more meaningful and intimate grasp of the work.
Read MoreHere, a Captivating Cabinet - How would you use this? Where would you place it?
Of the many ways I see this piece, certainly, an obvious and great choice is at the end of an entrance hall - perhaps in a large niche with soft charcoal grey grasscloth wall covering. Another captivating place might be as a focal point in a public room, the living room perhaps with a dramatic red silk damask wall covering behind.
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