Brabant five-door cupboard, also called a milk cupboard.
Early furniture, mid 17th century.
Southern Netherlands, also called Catholic Netherlands.
Could be either Belgian Brabant or Dutch North Brabant – then one cultural area.
The low and wide shape is characteristic. Often wider than high – as here.
Those wide horizontal doors at the top are also typical for the Southern Netherlands.
In the middle above a square door that opens vertically with an iron hanging hinge, almost modern in appearance but is typical for these 17th century cabinets.
Beautiful almost blonde color oak with a beautiful patina.
Deep fluting in the continuous posts with which the cupboard stands on the floor.
Original locks – one lock is missing at the bottom right.
The sides have beautiful vertical panels with fine profiles.
The top has also a nice patine See photos.
