Carel Adolph Lion Cachet (1864–1945): Shaping Dutch Decorative Arts Carel Adolph Lion Cachet (Amsterdam, November 28, 1864 – Vreeland, May 20, 1945) stands as a pivotal figure in the transformation of Dutch decorative arts during the early 20th century. Born into a family steeped in artistic tradition—his father was head teacher at a public elementary school—Cachet’s fascination with art began young, nurtured by exposure to Japanese a…