Cabinet or Double Hutch

Art Historical Context

This impressive oak cabinet, or double hutch, stands as a fine example of British woodwork that channels the robust aesthetics of 15th-century furniture, though it was likely crafted in the 19th or 20th century. nearly 4 feet tall and wide, its sturdy form features the characteristic vertical panels and architectural framing typical of Gothic Revival pieces, evoking the grand cupboards once used in great halls to store valuables or display plate. Acquired through the Rogers Fund in 1909 and housed in The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Medieval Art department, it bridges historical revival with V...