Cabinet on stand | England, 1690-1700.  Cabinet japanned on an oak carcase, with softwood dustboards and oak drawer linings; the stand and cresting of carved and silvered softwood and lime, with rudimentary joinery. After 1660, cabinets on stands were considered particularly prestigious pieces of furniture. They were highly decorated and contained many drawers for valuable and unusual objects. They were also objects of display in their own right. This cabinet has been &#x27;japanned&#x27;.