Meubel met kapstokken en jachtattributen after 1878

This print depicts a hall stand, complete with hat, umbrella, hunting horn and rifles. Though we don't know who made this image, or precisely when, it presents a fascinating window into how furniture was conceived and marketed, likely in the 19th century. The design is highly elaborate. It is difficult to determine the material, but given the period, it could be mahogany, walnut, or another hardwood. The piece probably involved a wide range of workshop skills. These would include carving, joinery, and metalworking for the hooks. The maker would have had to balance standardized production with handcraft, producing a luxury item that could be replicated for an elite clientele. It’s important to remember that furniture like this was part of a larger economic system. Each component involved the extraction of raw materials, labor in transportation and processing, and finally the skill of the cabinetmaker. This image is therefore a reminder of the complex relationship between design, production, and consumption.