Beautiful Ziegler
This stunning hand-knotted Ziegler rug of Afghan origin is a true testament to craftsmanship and elegance.
With dimensions of 245 x 175 cm, this rug serves as a captivating eye-catcher in any interior, from classic to modern.

The rug is made from high-quality Afghan wool, known for its natural sheen, softness, and durability.
The rich indigo-blue central field is adorned with a refined floral and vine motif, bordered by a wide cream-coloured edge featuring harmonious floral decorations.
It displays beautiful abrash in the wool—these colour variations are a mark of quality.
The colours have been traditionally derived from natural dyes, resulting in warm, vibrant tones that only become more beautiful over time.

Condition of the Rug:
The rug is in excellent condition – clean, stain-free, with intact edges and ends. The knots are tight and the surface is thick and full, indicating a high knot density and long lifespan.

A Brief History of Ziegler Rugs
Ziegler rugs trace their origins back to the 19th century, when the Swiss company Ziegler & Co. established itself in Persian Arak (Iran).
Their aim was to produce hand-knotted rugs specifically tailored for the Western market.
The patterns were refined, the colours softened, and the designs adjusted to suit European and American tastes.
The name Ziegler became an iconic hallmark for high-end rugs.

Although originally from Iran, modern Ziegler rugs are primarily produced in Afghanistan and Pakistan—using the same traditional methods, often enriched with local influences and materials.
Afghan Zieglers are renowned for their robust quality, warm appearance, and natural colours.

This is a remarkable cabinet, a true gem, with four beautiful female figures, delicately applied ebony inlays, and three beautifully carved heads in the frieze beneath the hood. In the center is a man's head flanked by two women's heads.

With an added surprise: a beautiful interior, the likes of which you rarely encounter.

Two openwork-carved doors depicting sea creatures. I only encounter these cabinets with these figures in Frisian Keeftkasten, so I assume this cabinet was made in Friesland.

Holland or Friesland. Below the doors is another drawer, also featuring carvings of sea creatures.

Below both doors is a wide drawer flanked by lion heads.

Next to the doors are beautiful sidepieces with lovely fluting.

The lower fluting is positive, applied, and made of genuine ebony—a common feature of Frisian cabinets.

The lock is original and the key works. The sides have quarter-sawn panels between the rails and uprights with beautiful profiles.

The four women symbolize four virtues: faith on the top left, hope on the right, love on the bottom left, and justice on the right.

A very special piece of furniture from the Renaissance period around 1650.

Some minor restorations have been done here and there, and otherwise it is completely original.

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Beautiful and stylish Zeeland cabinet with four doors.

Circa 1650.

At this time, Zeeland, along with the rest of Holland, was the richest country in the world thanks to the shipping and trade it generated. Because the Roman Catholic Church no longer held power, and the church and king were no longer the dominant power, but the middle class held the reins, money was better distributed so the entire country could benefit – this system allowed the Netherlands to become so wealthy.

Money that is too much in one pile is less effective.

This wealth is fully expressed in this piece of furniture.

A rich and exceptionally beautiful cabinet made entirely in the Zeeland tradition.

The proportions are characteristic, wider than it is tall.

The narrow and wide doors at the top are also typically Zeelandic.

Beautiful cornice panels with beautiful Renaissance miters – with inlaid black ebony

in the doors. In the hood below the cornice, a quarter-round profile with 'groaning', those teardrop-shaped figures. This is a typical feature of the Italian Renaissance, which became popular in Holland and Zeeland in the 17th century.

Three beautifully carved lion heads flank the doors above.

Below are three pilasters, with a woman's head in the center and two men's heads next to her.

All the details are meticulously crafted.

In the center is a hidden drawer spanning the entire width.

A beautiful chiffonier with six practical drawers.
A special feature of these drawers is that the front can be opened using a handy hinge mechanism—you press two catches and then the front folds down.
This makes it much easier to access the contents.
Sometimes you see this with just one drawer, with a desk behind it, but here it applies to all the drawers.

Transition from Louis XVI to Empire, circa 1795.

Very beautiful wood—satinwood—gorgeous grain.
Elegant tapered legs.

A brass gate sits above.

I've included two photos of Hollywood Regency lamps to show a combination of two very different style periods that work so well together, providing inspiration for those pursuing an eclectic interior.
You can also see the effect a wall painted in a slightly different color than white has.

The piece is in very good condition.

This is a remarkable cabinet, a true gem, with four beautiful female figures, delicately applied ebony inlays, and three beautifully carved heads in the frieze beneath the hood.

In the center is a man's head flanked by two women's heads.

With an added surprise: a beautiful interior, the likes of which you rarely encounter.

Two openwork-carved doors depicting sea creatures.
I only encounter these cabinets with these figures in Frisian Keeftkasten, so I assume this cabinet was made in Friesland. Holland or Friesland.

Below the doors is another drawer, also featuring carvings of sea creatures.

Below both doors is a wide drawer flanked by lion heads.

Next to the doors are beautiful sidepieces with lovely fluting.

The lower fluting is positive, applied, and made of genuine ebony—a common feature of Frisian cabinets.

The lock is original and the key works.

The sides have quarter-sawn panels between the rails and uprights with beautiful profiles.

The four women symbolize four virtues: faith on the top left, hope on the right, love on the bottom left, and justice on the right.

A very special piece of furniture from the Renaissance period around 1650.

Some minor restorations have been done here and there, and otherwise it is completely original.

Height 195 cm, width 135 cm, and depth 60 cm.

SOLD

Monumental size of 180 cm long.

Beautiful blond oak with a beautiful honey-colored patina.

Beautifully detailed panels with Renaissance patterns and small pieces of rosewood in the middle.

Small restaurations, only the hinges are later and a piece has been inserted into the lid on the left and the cleats are later. Well executed.

Otherwise completely original.

Sturdy sled legs with a heavy foot rail.

High 74 cm.   2 Ft. 6 Inches

wide 180 cm. 6 ft.

Deep 64 cm.   2 ft. 2 inches  

Two bags from Shahsevan nomads from Azerbaijan.
Authentic, made for their own use.
The technique is soumack, a type of kilim technique, a flat weave.
Made on a loom.
Buyers often make pillows from these.

Dutch 17th century Arched Cabinet 
Also called a Utrecht bar cabinet, but there is no difference from a Dutch bar cabinet.
Quarter-sawn oak. The sawing direction highlights the food containers in the wood.
This creates a beautiful grain pattern.
A lighter wood species is used here and there for contrast.
This also applies to the arches. Beautiful Renaissance style.
The arches, the small arches at the top of the doors, are derived from the triumphal arches of classical antiquity.
A wide drawer is located beneath the doors.
The sides also feature this beautiful arch design.
Artfully carved lion heads are incorporated into the hood.
The interior has two original shelves.
The lock is original and the key works.

beautiful cabinet with beautifull grain in the wood. 
Single curved base cabinet. 
And double curved hood. 
Very beautiful model in Louis XV period. 
Beautiful color and very beautiful drawing in the grain. Extra is the rotating half round plateau under the doors. see detailed photos. 
The interior behind the doors is in quarter-sawn oak. With two shelves and three drawers below and two above. 
A very practical cabinet in terms of storage space.

SOLD

A beautiful, early table with a drawer.
This design is very traditional and less bound by fashion.
This model was found throughout Europe and the whole construction is puerly middelaged. 

The brackets supporting the drawer are attached to the top with a dovetail joint.
A beautiful, old technique that also prevented the top from warping.
You see tables with "legs" like this one from the Middle Ages up to the 18th century.
A time-tested construction.
Beautiful, heavy sled legs and a rail between the legs.
A lovely, warm patina.

Classic Dutch Cushion Cabinet. Kussen kast.

With deep, large cushions.

The Dutch call them "kussens" (pillows), but they were originally designed to resemble cut gemstones with beveled facets.

In English, they are also called diamonds.

In excellent condition.

Under a wide drawer.

It slides very easily.

Inside, two shelves.

Original lock - see detailed photos - and original hand-forged key.

Great color in the wood.

A beautiful and captivating contrast between the light, warm tones of the oak and rosewood and the black ebony.

The cabinet stands on two large, ebonized oak ball feet.

HxWXD 198x164x63 Cm’s.

Soumack kelim Yomuth nomads.

This kilim is made in soumack technic. Used by thes nomads in the summer in front of the tent. 

Authentic piece. In very good condition. 

Warp on undied goat wool.