Twee kasten after 1878

This print, titled "Twee kasten," features two cabinet designs by an anonymous artist. Furniture like this was a powerful marker of social status and taste. These cabinets would have been at home in the houses of the upper class. The design reflects an era where elegance and ornamentation were highly valued. What does it mean to have objects that are purely aesthetic? These cabinets suggest how aesthetics are part of the language of wealth and power. As you consider these historical designs, reflect on how objects shape not just our spaces but also our identities.