Rare and virtually unique piece of furniture:

a mid-17th-century table cabinet – circa 1650.

Table cabinets from the 17th century are already rare – this one has a dream interior for the numismatic collector.

Exceptionally beautifully made with beautiful and artistic carving of acanthus leaves and, in the center of the door next to the diamond, sea-creature-like griffins.

Beautiful and deep patina.

I have waxed this piece several times with wax that I make myself.

In addition to real beeswax from the beekeeper, I also use carnauba wax.

This gives the wax an extra shine.

The interior is certainly also special: in the 18th or 19th century, it was fitted with six drawers – intended for storing coins and medals.

Jewelry would certainly also be a possibility.

The felt is old but clean and has a subtle, subdued olive green color.

The lock is original, as is the key. (It works.)

Below the door is a wide drawer.

This drawer was later fitted with adjustable compartments.

Beautiful side panels: quarter-sawn oak.

Next to the door, the stiles feature beautiful pilasters with fluting.

For a coin collector, this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

I only ship to countries within the EU.

Buyers from other countries must arrange their own shipping:

UPS, DHL, or FedEx will handle this.

A beautiful, pure-grained Empire bookcase. Circa 1820.

Beautiful mahogany wood, recently upholstered with red felt inside—a beautiful job.

The previous owner also installed interior lighting.

Upstairs, under the cornice, is a drawer—also upholstered with red felt.

The doors feature panes of old-line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0cm">Black columns flank the doors in front of the side jambs—a typical Empire feature.

A beautiful and stylish Louis XVI buffet.
Circa 1775.
The top is veneered with very special Cuban mahogany – an extinct wood species. This mahogany was already very valuable and special in 1775.

A surprising and playful piece of furniture.
This buffet is a true buffet.
You can fold up the top, making the buffet 154 cm high.
This section then reveals a beautiful – original – pewter pitcher.

Underneath this pitcher is a pewter basin for ice cubes and water for chilling wine or champagne.
Everything is in good and usable condition.
Four shelves can be folded out for storing wine glasses, for example.
Two more shelves can be pulled out on the sides to accommodate more tableware.
The drawers have compartments lined with green felt for cutlery.
The felt is clean and in like-new condition.

This is how people sometimes dined in the dining room back then.

The doors feature rocailles, intarsia work of irregularly shaped shells that were very popular at the time.

There are also very artistically inlaid piping.

I do not ship to countries outside the EU.
Customers from those countries must arrange their own transportation.
This can be arranged in consultation with me.
You are always welcome to arrange your own transportation if you prefer.

A beautiful kilim with a rose pattern.
Truly stunning to behold.
This pattern was popular in Karabakh for a time.
Very heavy quality, suitable for flooring.

Beautiful natural plant-based colors.
You can tell it's hand-dyed wool by the color variations—especially in the red field. This is because no factory-made wool or synthetic dyes were used, but plant-based dyes produced in small quantities.
This is called abrash to connoisseurs.
Collectors appreciate this and it's a hallmark of quality.
Large size: 350 x 270 cm.
In excellent condition.

There's furniture, and then there's furniture art.

This piece of furniture belongs to the latter group.

Circa 1650.

Dutch Pilaster Cabinet, this is a classic model, pure Renaissance,

very richly crafted, as such a cabinet should be.

And no matter how richly and carefully crafted, the whole remains harmonious.

Beautiful carving, decorated here and there with small pieces of ebony.

These cabinets always have a base cabinet and a separate upper cabinet.

The oak is quarter-sawn.

The sides have beautiful panels and rails with refined profiles.

There are two drawers underneath. The cabinet stands on ball feet.

The locks from the 17th century were replaced in the 18th century.

Both the back legs have been restored.

SOLD

Beautiful and rare 'court cupboard' or Tridern.
Style and period: Jacobean. (1603-1625)
This piece of furniture is therefore 400 years old.

The cupboard served as a sideboard.
We see four horizontal layers that make up the cupboard.

The top layer is open and was used to display precious objects.
Below the open section is a frame with deeply carved vines.
Dionysus or Bacchus in the middle?

Below that is a layer with two doors and a closed section with a central arch, Renaissance influence; you often see these arches on Dutch 17th-century cupboards.
In this arch is a Tudor rose.

Beautiful deep patina.
Quarter-sawn oak.
At the bottom, we see two thistles with flowers in the panels.
The thistle is the Scottish emblem; at that time, Scotland and England were united, and this image commemorates that.

This is an authentic, unique piece of art historical value.

I do not ship to the U.S. or countries outside the EU.
Switzerland and Norway are not part of the EU.
These buyers must arrange their own transport with a carrier.

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Persian Sarouk Rug – American Sarouk | 320 x 160 cm | Superb Condition

A masterpiece of traditional Persian weaving:

a rare Sarouk rug in excellent condition, measuring a generous 320 x 160 cm and boasting an unparalleled, almost like-new sheen.

This rug is a textbook example of the beloved American Sarouk Arial">سه زر)

A special size; usually seen as a dozar, 200x130 cm.

This size is also known as a gallery size.

✦ Special Features:

• Origin: Sarouk, Arak region, Iran (ca. 1920–1940)

• Type: American Sarouk

• Dimensions: 320 x 160 cm

• Technique: Hand-knotted, asymmetrical (Senneh) knot

• Material: High-quality cork or virgin wool on a cotton base

• Color: Deep midnight blue field, floral patterns in crimson, ivory, light blue, and soft green

• Condition: Beautiful sheen, deep colors, no wear – almost like new

• Extra: Professionally cleaned and ready for use

✓ Rare dimensions and perfect proportions

✓ No restoration required – completely in original condition

✓ Lustrous pile, vibrant colors, and rich detailing

✓ Authentic artwork that combines comfort and culture

this is an example of a hybrid culture, both persian and american.

Beautiful Zeeland cabinet, circa 1650.
Beautiful patina.

Very beautiful and richly finished, yet harmonious with many refined details.
Typical of a Zeeland cabinet are its proportions: low and wide.

At this time, the people of Zeeland were extremely wealthy through trade (Dutch East India Company) and shipping, and they reflected this in their furniture. This cabinet is an example of this.
Four doors with a wide drawer between them.

These cabinets always have a separate upper cabinet that rests on the lower cabinet.

The moldings in the doors are called cornice moldings.
Also typical of the Renaissance.
Very beautifully and artistically carved lion heads.
The Zeelanders have a lion standing half in the water on their coat of arms.

Note also the beautifully detailed sides with inlays.

Shipping:

I do not ship to the U.S. or countries outside the EU.
Switzerland and Norway are not part of the EU. These buyers must arrange for their own transportation.

Elegant corner cabinet from the Louis XVI period, circa 1770.

Beautiful honey-colored mahogany on oak.
A surprising amount of storage space; see photos.
Four large doors, between which is a central drawer and two long "pipe drawers," so named after the long stone Gouda pipes from the 17th and 18th centuries.

The sliding tabletop beneath the drawer is certainly also surprising.
In one photo, I've placed a bronze candlestick on this tabletop.
See photos.
Closed, we see only a dentil molding.
Beautiful, refined piping inlaid in the doors, which run around rosettes.

Corner cabinets don't appear large; they fill a corner that is usually a wasted space.
You need a corner with walls at least 90 cm wide each.

The drawer key is for pulling the drawer open.

The right upper door is slightly warped above the lock plate, but this isn't a problem.
The cabinet is made in two pieces so the upper cabinet can be separated from the lower cabinet.

I do not ship to the US or countries outside the EU.
Buyers must arrange their own transportation in such cases.

This beautiful hand-knotted Ziegler rug of Afghan origin is a paragon of craftsmanship and elegance.

With its generous dimensions of 363 x 250 cm, this rug offers an impressive focal point for any interior, from classic to modern.

The rug is crafted from high-quality Afghan wool, known for its natural sheen, softness, and durability.

The rich, deep red center is adorned with a refined floral and vine motif, bordered by a wide cream border with harmonious floral decorations.

The colors are traditionally obtained with natural dyes, resulting in warm, vibrant hues that only enhance with age.

Condition of the rug:

The rug is in excellent condition – clean, free of stains, with perfectly intact borders and headboards. The knots are firm, and the surface is thick and full, indicating a high knot density and longevity.

A Brief History of Ziegler Rugs

Ziegler rugs have their origins in the 19th century, when the Swiss company Ziegler & Co. Ziegler established itself in Arak, Iran. The goal was to produce hand-knotted carpets specifically for the Western market.

The patterns were refined, the colors softened, and the designs adapted to the tastes of European and American interiors.

The name Ziegler became iconic for high-end carpets.