This lakefront louisiana home channels cape dutch style. The shipwreck victims built a small fort named sand fort of the cape of good hope. You join a movement that rejects big box store discardable furniture for furniture that is good for the earth, good for america, and good for you. Their architecture and history together with a note on the role of cecil john rhodes in their preservation. Zahira asmal developed the design indaba in cape town. As the books foreword so succinctly puts it, this visually stunning tribute covers every aspect of the 3.
In illustrating the book i have gone to the original works of the great masters of. Old school dutch furniture designers tended to be multitalented and seemed to be capable of designing anything be it furniture, buildings, towns, lighting or industrial machinery. Set of 6 only antique 1800s dutch jacobean hand carved oak dining chairs. The project gutenberg ebook of dutch and flemish furniture, by. Situated in the vibrant bokaap area, this stately building has been masterfully restored to its former glory. The elaborate gables have been simplified, the thatch roofs have been replaced with corrugated iron or slate, and sweeping modern architectural beams and large windows have been added.
Weekly arrivals of dutch antique cupboards, dutch marquetry armoire, dutch secretaire and cabinets, dutch antique vitrine and much more fine dutch antique furniture. British colonial furniture straddles the past and the present, adding a touch of magic to your space. The original colony and its successive states that the colony was incorporated into occupied much of modern south africa. In 1925, a fire destroyed much of the historic cape dutch manor house. They bring skills in cultivating vines, which helps to lay the basis for the cape wine industry. The pieces were simple and utilitarian, with the predominant decoration colorful handpainted scenes. Along with the exhibition, a richly illustrated book will be published containing 56 contributions from 26 authors from the fields of literature, language, art history, archaeology, politics and journalism. A private escape, nestled in the small and picturesque klein karoo town of montagu. During the 1830s a small group of professionals in cape town made the first concerted attempt to simulate a sense of cultural identity among white dutch speakers in the western cape, based on a shared language and history.
List of house styles history of cape town a guide to the old buildings of the cape. The terms have been evoked to describe an affluent, apolitical section of the cape colony s afrikaner population which did not participate in the great trek or the subsequent founding of the boer republics. Cape dutch style, which combines the architectural traditions of the netherlands, germany, france and indonesia, is most visible in constantia, the old government buildings in the central business district, and along long street. Browse and buy a vast selection of history books and collectibles on. See more ideas about cape dutch, dutch house and dutch colonial. Between 1652 and 1691 a commandment, and between 1691 and 1795 a governorate of the dutch east india company. This book, simply entitled cape furniture, is the first to deal with the subject fully and comprehensively, and the author, dr. The history and legacy of the conflict that solidified british rule in south africa by charles river editors. As we follow the course of history, we find that the interests of the english and the. During the many years when the authors systematically combed the cape platteland,they had the advantage of examining a great deal of the furniture in a domestic setting.
A brief history of the castle of good hope, cape town. At the time the farm, which was governmentowned, was used as an experimental wine farm. The cape dutch style is unique to the cape, and the architecture and decor that fills its historical buildings are providing inspiration for design personalities that in turn inspire me. Since 1998, cape contract furniture has been creating and building designs that combine unmatched comfort with timeless style and value. Find on a map japan, taiwan, and china the places where van riebeeck worked before coming to the cape. Groot constantia in the constania valley, cape town. The oldest colonial building in south africa, the castle of good hope, is a pentagonal fortress built by dutch colonialists in the 17th century.
Media in category cape dutch architecture in south africa the following 52 files are in this category, out of 52 total. Baker, as his architect on the project, seems to confirm this in his book on. The pennsylvania dutch period was marked by heavy german influences. Climate change, the little ice age, and the dutch republic, 15601720 studies in environment and history dagomar degroot 4. Since 2003, dutchcrafters has been the pioneer in connecting people with authentic amish furniture. It is characterized by colorful folk painting on case furniture. A short history of the dutch in south africa, 16522010.
A pictorial survey of regional styles, materials, and. Finally they were rescued by a fleet of 12 ships under the command of w. Modern cape dutch architecture projects contemporary and traditional cape dutch architecture style projects the modern cape dutch style is based on the traditional cape dutch style with some notable variations. Cape town is noted for its architectural heritage, with the highest density of cape dutch style buildings in the world.
Atmore until now, the systematic study of cape furniture has been neglected. Influenced by the cape dutch style of south africa, this small infill home was designed for an interior designer to reflect her international travels. Modern cape dutch architecture style architect cape town. I have only been able to locate 2 contemporary books about the topic this one and historic houses of south africa also with photos by alain proust. Richmond, vathe dutch east india company established a small settlement at what is now cape town in 1652. Shop dutchcrafters and you receive more than just your dream furniture built to your customizations. The book starts out by describing the origin of the british involvement in south africa. Pharmacy herb cabinet primitive furniture, primitive antiques, antique. Dutch settlement in south africa began in march 1647, the dutch ship nieuwe haarlem, wrecked at the cape.
The ten homesteads that appear in this book have all been cosen for their living quality. Cape dutch, also commonly known as cape afrikaners, were a historic socioeconomic class of afrikaners who lived in the western cape during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. In recent times the competition between design schools has resulted in specialisation and imaginations have been allowed to run riot. The dutch recognising the value of the refugees, encouraged the french families to seek new homes in dutch settlements. This lakefront louisiana home channels cape dutch style architect bobby mcalpine and interior designer ray booth collaborate on a cape dutchinspired home in.
So, if youre feeling burnt out on sectional living and are looking for something just a little more mannerly, try a vintage british colonial cane and wood seating set or a duo of plantation chairs. Cape dutch architecture 8 best spots to gawp at gables. The elaborate gables have been simplified, the thatch roofs have been replaced with corrugated iron or slate, and sweeping modern architectural beams and large windows. It has extensive displays of historical military paraphernalia, a history of the castle, an art collection and the william fehr collection including old cape dutch furniture. Kennedy, who summered in hyannis port, certainly added to the areas allure. The fire forced the government to rethink the property and the house was restored under the chairmanship of the architect franklin kendall. See more ideas about cape dutch, furniture and home decor. Cape dutch architecture is a traditional afrikaner architectural style found mostly in the western.
They stayed for nearly one year and were rescued by a fleet of 12 ships under the command of w. Households of the cape,17501850 inventories and the. The dutch settlement history in south africa began in march 1647 with the shipwreck of the dutch ship nieuwe haarlem. Larger household lists sometimes included catalogues of book titles. The ebook describes the boers has dutch individuals that were extremely religious and believe that god gave them the land to rule over. Cape dutch architecture is a traditional afrikaner architectural style found mostly in the western cape of south africa, but also other places where the dutch settled, e. In the 1930s three bridges two traffic and one railroad went up, and the rest is the latterday history of tourism on cape cod. The room also holds four important cape louis that is, 18thcentury louis xvstyle stinkwood side chairspart of a set that once stood in the old dutch government house in cape town.
The marquetry and veneers of antique dutch furniture. An english edition will be published later in 2014. Five fun facts you didnt know about groot constantia. Pennsylvania dutch 17201830 pennsylvania dutch is a simple, utilitarian american country style of furniture with germanic influences. The wellknown landmark is central to the history of cape town, having served as the seat of government and military operations for two centuries. Cape dutch residential architecture more modern and traditional style houses the modern cape dutch style is based on the traditional cape dutch style with some notable variations. Atmore, has spent many years collecting material for this study. Historical legacy of cape dutch architecture south africa. Dr worden shows how the slave economy developed in town and countryside, and discusses the dynamics of the slave market, the growth of land concentration, the. Shop dutch colonial furniture at 1stdibs, the worlds largest source of dutch colonial and other authentic period furniture. The dutch were among the first to favour marquetry, parquetry and veneer over carved oak furniture.
Excellent service tulbagh country guest house cape. On the opposite side of the spectrum sits our contemporary furniture which borrows elements from all styles and eras, making it truly iconic. The fort stood where the grand parade is today in cape town and it contained a church and a hospital. Farm life gave them their fist strength and simplicity. Antique yellowwood desk south african cape dutch style. South african history is often seen in terms of precolonial, dutch, and british periods. Exquisite inlaid dutch marquetry mahogany desk, side, end chair, circa 19th. Contemporary south african art lives with 18 th century cape furniture in the well preserved and fully restored interiors. Renaissance classicism 1652 1720 baroque 1680 1780. This first comprehensive analysis of slavery in early colonial south africa, based on research in britain, the netherlands and south africa, examines the nature of cape slavery with reference to the literature on other slave societies. Includes pioneer furniture and furniture from the renaissanceclassical, baroque, rococo, neoclassical and regency periods. The charming town of stellenbosch was established in 1685 and still contains a number of wellpreserved cape dutch streets from that era.
The furniture from this period features straight lines, simple turnings, and tapered legs made from walnut, oak, and pine. Antique furniture made in the cape from 1652 to 1900 can be divided into 5 stylistic categories. Inspired by the designs of the cape dutch settlers and french huguenots, and drawing on shakerstyle simplicity, we revise these traditions into unique, iconic furniture pieces as per our heritage range. The netherlands were primarily known for graphic design until the 1980s, when the term dutch design started to come into popular use the term came to be closely identified with a group of dutch product designers who have gained international recognition particularly from the 1990s onwards. Lets face it cape dutch is an obscure architectural style, but i have grown to love it, as have many enthusiasts around the world.
They were also using joined panelling by 1400, an important feature in making furniture lighter. A closer reading reveals that cape dutch architecture, as history and as style, was. An interpretation of dutch culture in the golden age by simon schama, the dutch republic. The creation of a distinct cape dutch society was closely linked to the evolution of cape dutch group identities and afrikaner nationalism. The hshaped manor house, dating back to 1812 and declared a national monument, is fully restored and furnished with yellowwood ceilings, floorboards, doors in teak frames and evidence of painted friezes on the walls. The back drop of captivating mountain views and manicured farm gardens enfold the cape dutch style heritage house.
The dutch in south africa, 16521795 18021806 colonial. The elegant style of architecture that came to be known as cape dutch architecture, evolved over a period of time from the 17th century through to the early 19th century. Early cape dutch buildings were simple thatchedroof, whitewashed farmhouses. The images i share here are a visual celebration of an aspect of cape towns unique history that has been reinterpreted by several creative personalities. Kaapkolonie was a dutch east india company colony in southern africa, centered on the cape of good hope, whence it derived its name.
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