Cape dutch, also commonly known as cape afrikaners, were a historic socioeconomic class of afrikaners who lived in the western cape during the eighteenth. In the 1930s three bridges two traffic and one railroad went up, and the rest is the latterday history of tourism on cape cod. We are always looking to buy interesting and unusual books and libraries in johannesburg and cape town. Swedish furniture store would make a killing in a country where shopping is expensive but eating out can be rewarding. The recommendations below are based on my own opinion or on those that i trust. Since 1998, cape contract furniture has been creating and building designs that combine unmatched comfort with timeless style and value. Baker, as his architect on the project, seems to confirm this in his book on. Shop dutchcrafters and you receive more than just your dream furniture built to your customizations. Historical legacy of cape dutch architecture south africa. The style was prominent in the early days 17th century of the cape colony, and the name derives from the fact that the initial settlers of the cape were primarily dutch. The cape winelands boasts a number of these beautiful homes, many of which are owned by the descendants of the families who originally had them built. Between 1652 and 1691 a commandment, and between 1691 and 1795 a governorate of the dutch east india company.
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. Riempie chair arms, designed by haldane martin photo jan verboom shop furniture from all the best online stores on nuji. The project gutenberg ebook of little books about old furniture, by. The oldest colonial building in south africa, the castle of good hope, is a pentagonal fortress built by dutch colonialists in the 17th century. Cape antique furniture, a wellresearched and written book will provide the. Town furniture of the cape, cape country furniture and the cape house and its interior.
Riempie chair haldane martin a homage to cape dutch furniture. Drawings of eighteenth century architecture and furniture from the pearse collection were made by his students whom he took on a field trip down to the cape in the late 1920s for the purposes of recording extant cape dutch buildings as well as pieces of the furnishings of the period which would have graced these homesteads. We specialise in cape dutch architecture in south africa. Evidence of furniture survives from as far back as the neolithic period in the form of paintings, wall murals discovered at pompeii, in sculpture and examples have also been excavated in egyptian pyramids and found in tombs in ghiordes modern day turkey. As we follow the course of history, we find that the interests of the english and the. Renaissance furniture reflected a renewed interest in the arts by the wealthy, with ornate carving on chairs, table legs, and cabinets adorned with figurines. A historical and archival appreciation of the arthur elliott collection gustav hendrich archivist, western cape archives and records service, cape town, republic of south africa abstract the arthur elliott collection is generally accepted as one of the most pivotal photographic collections on southern africa. The charming town of stellenbosch was established in 1685 and still contains a number of wellpreserved cape dutch streets from that era. Dutch heritage is evident in the craft practices of the housewrights, furniture makers, and silversmiths who settled there, as well as in the products of their workshops. The rise of dutch furniture style the new york times. Check back regularly to find your next favourite book. Historic american timber joinery a graphic guide by jack a.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The dutch in south africa, 16521795 18021806 colonial. The relentless rise of the east india company william dalrymple. Contemporary cape dutch the original cape dutch homes had very elaborate double curved gables, but in the contemporary version of the style the houses have straight gables. The main influence in the furniture was dutch, and the dutch had been to a large. See more ideas about cape dutch, furniture and home decor. Clarkes bookshop established in 1956 is situated in cape town, south africa and carries both new and second hand books on southern africa. 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. The wellknown landmark is central to the history of cape town, having served as the seat of government and military operations for two centuries. The lines and proportions have been simplified for a more contemporary look. 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. On the opposite side of the spectrum sits our contemporary furniture which borrows elements from all styles and eras, making it truly iconic. 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. Dutchcrafters amish furniture welcome to the largest amish furniture collection online.
Discover the best books online or at your local bn bookstoreshop over 6 million books and 4. Architecture, furniture, and silver from colonial dutch. Dutch furniture builders began using ebony and other wood in place of the traditio. In new england, these small houses may have british detailing more like a cape cod. A further distinction is made between patrician furniture sophisticated furniture made in and around cape town for an elite clientele and country furniture furniture made by country craftsmen favouring contrasting woods such as yellowwood and stinkwood. Cape dutch architecture 8 best spots to gawp at gables. A short history of the dutch in south africa, 16522010. Antique yellowwood desk south african cape dutch style. A closer reading reveals that cape dutch architecture, as history and as style, was. In the grate is an antique fireback, and on either side of the fire is a chair of the.
This keeps the original charm but adds a very modern spin creating a unique style that is only really found in south africa. Cape dutch houses characteristics of the architecture style that developed in cape town in the 18th century top architectural tourist attractions. Covers all aspects of both town and country cape furniture of the 18th and 19th centuries. If you do not agree with a listing, or if you think a book needs to be added, please post it on the forum. He was among the first to successfully market reproduction furniture and became a noted author of books on american decorative arts. Zahira asmal developed the design indaba in cape town.
What south africa truly needs is ikea world news the. Audio projects on the dutch grammar forum laura speaks dutch podcast by bieneke berendsen. The traditional leather thongs have been replaced with more durable, colourful, recycled plastic. Companion volume to previous books by the same authors. Cape dutch houses and other old favourites, by phillida brooke simons and.
Brohier, richard leslie, furniture of the dutch period in ceylon, xv, 38pp. With its simple elegance, cape dutch architecture remains a distinctive feature of this spectacular region of south africa. It was brought to europe round the cape in the armed dutch merchantmen. Weekly arrivals of dutch antique cupboards, dutch marquetry armoire, dutch secretaire and cabinets, dutch antique vitrine and much more fine dutch antique furniture. Sobon with illustrations by the author published by the timber framers guild, po box 60, becket, ma 01223 edited by kenneth rower, director of publications 2002 second printing 2004. We are prepared to travel within the greater johannesburg and cape town area if the quantity warrants it. Communities with dutch immigrants may build bungalow with gambrel roofs. They were also using joined panelling by 1400, an important feature in making furniture lighter. I am not one of those churlish authors, who do so enwrap their works in the mystic fogs of scientific jargon, that a man must be as wise as themselves to understand their writings. Kennedy, who summered in hyannis port, certainly added to the areas allure. Whether traditional or mordern cape dutch architecture we design to fit your requirements clipped fascias and simple gabled walls are typical of the cape vernacular style. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. As the books foreword so succinctly puts it, this visually stunning tribute covers every aspect of the 3. Larger household lists sometimes included catalogues of book titles.
You can find books on medical subjects, psychology and computers. In 1652 a dutch expedition of 90 calvinist settlers under the command of jan van riebeeck founded the. 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. 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. The fort stood where the grand parade is today in cape town and it contained a church and a hospital. Buy the dutch at the cape now and enjoy all the benefits of a file folder project. The original colony and its successive states that the colony was incorporated into occupied much of modern south africa. Kaapkolonie was a dutch east india company colony in southern africa, centered on the cape of good hope, whence it derived its name. Bungalows built in california will often have spanish influences. A brief history of the castle of good hope, cape town. The dutch settlement history in south africa began in march 1647 with the shipwreck of the dutch ship nieuwe haarlem. A pictorial survey of regional styles, materials, and. Lets face it cape dutch is an obscure architectural style, but i have grown to love it, as have many enthusiasts around the world.
The dutch were among the first to favour marquetry, parquetry and veneer over carved oak furniture. The past perfect collection antique colonial furniture. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Their architecture and history together with a note on the role of cecil john rhodes in their preservation by c. Although the design furniture market has slowed in recent years, an appreciative dutch customer base has helped keep it. Hans fransen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Despite this diversity, the persistence of dutch customs and styles remained strong into the eighteenth century, even after the english gained control of the colony in 1664. Bibliography of dutch colonial history 17th18th century. The creation of a distinct cape dutch society was closely linked to the evolution of cape dutch group identities and afrikaner nationalism. Get the best deal for dutch antique furniture from the largest online selection at. Cape dutch, antiques, furniture, home decor, homemade home decor, antique, antiquities, home furnishings, interior design. The timeless malaysian rattan pattern has been scaled up to amplify its beauty.
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