Kastje dat als theemeubel werd gebruikt c. 1915 - 1925

This tea cabinet was made by Carel Adolph Lion Cachet, but when? It's hard to say. Look at the surface, how the veneer traces across the doors, like currents of a river. I imagine the artist selecting and fitting each piece, puzzling over it until it felt right. It’s a slow process, a dance between intention and chance. I wonder, what was Cachet thinking as he worked? Was he inspired by the flowing lines of Art Nouveau, by the organic shapes of nature? This cabinet reminds me of the work of other artist-craftsmen who blur the lines between art and design. The linear details remind me of geometric abstraction, while the overall effect is deeply rooted in functionality and everyday life. It's a reminder that art can be found in the most unexpected places. Artists are always in conversation with each other across time, inspiring and pushing the boundaries of what art can be. And ultimately, isn't that what art is all about? An ongoing exploration of form, function, and meaning, open to endless interpretations.