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White Oak & Kumiko Accent Cabinet

Designed as a study in material contrast and demanding joinery techniques, this small accent cabinet bridges traditional Japanese geometric design with robust American timber. The piece utilizes internal illumination to transform the delicate, hand-assembled Kumiko latticework on the door into a focal point, casting a warm glow through the pattern. Sized for versatility, it is built to serve as an intimate kitchen station for fine tea or espresso ware, a dining room display for delicate china, or a striking entryway statement piece.

  • Dimensions & Form: Compact freestanding wall or console-top accent cabinet featuring a single door and integrated internal lighting.
  • Primary Timber: Solid White Oak (Outer Casing) chosen for its clean, modern grain profile and structural stability.
  • Door Timber: Red Oak, selected to provide a subtle, organic tonal shift against the white oak carcass.
  • Accents & Inlay: Two square Asa-no-ha (hemp leaf) Kumiko panels hand-fit from Basswood, anchored by three raised accent partitions on the lower door section.
  • Case Joinery: Hand-cut through-dovetails, left exposed to showcase mechanical precision and structural integrity.
  • Internal Storage: Two adjustable shelves alongside a dedicated accessory drawer utilizing hand-cut, half-blind dovetails for small, loose items.
  • Finish: Naturally finished with clear shellac to seal the grain, enhance the chatoyancy of the white oak, and preserve the raw, clean aesthetic of the wood species without altering their natural color.
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The Walnut & Kumiko Spirits Cabinet

Built to serve as the definitive focal point of a room, this statement piece doubles the scale of previous builds to merge expansive storage with functional art. Designed specifically for the ritual of pouring a fine drink, the cabinet utilizes built-in backlighting to illuminate top-shelf bottles, casting a warm, amber glow through the hand-assembled latticework. When closed, the full-length Kumiko panels transform the piece into a striking work of wall art; when opened wide, it reveals a meticulously organized, self-contained tasting station equipped with dedicated glass storage and a concealed architectural feature for seamless pouring.

  • Dimensions & Form: Large-scale, double-door wall or console cabinet optimized for heavy spirits bottles and premium glassware.
  • Primary Timber: Premium American Black Walnut, selected for its rich, deep tones and striking grain continuity across the wide panels.
  • Accents & Inlay: Full-length, hand-fit Basswood Kumiko panels set into twin doors, accented by brushed brass hardware pulls.
  • Case Joinery: Heavy-duty, hand-cut “proud” dovetails that extend slightly beyond the surface to emphasize robust, traditional mechanical joinery.
  • Internal Layout & Lighting:
    • Integrated warm LED backlighting to elevate the natural color of the spirits and glassware.
    • An upper shelf sized for neat rocks glasses, a spacious main deck for tall, variable-sized bottles, and a lower three-zone staging area featuring twin open bays for Old Fashioned glasses.
  • The Pouring Ledge: A concealed, swing-out half-circle shelf engineered to seamlessly hold a single rocks glass, allowing the user to open a bottle and pour an immediate drink directly at the cabinet.
  • Finish: Sealed with natural clear shellac to deepen the walnut’s signature chocolate hues and preserve the raw contrast of the basswood inlay.