Hundertwasser’s Cabinet

This piece was originally designed for my own home, and a client from Brooklyn New York got in touch to reequest their own version making.

They wanted a cabinet to store everyday clothing, with drawers big enough to store items such as thick jumpers and towels.

In terms of design they wanted something that looked natural, characterful but also sturdy.

I went away and did some sketches, and also some CAD design on the computer and came up with this rather simple silouette, brought to life by the unique handle design.

I suggested we use quarter sawn English Oak, a material that is very reliable, stable and also full of character. We agreed on using Brown Oak for the handle design to further add contrast and interest in the piece.

The client wanted traditionally fitted drawers and we settled on lapped dowels. Quicker to make than some other techniques whilst also bringing another subtlle but unique design detail.

Soft close drawers however were strongly considered, and would have served equally well on this piece.

We discussed various other questions, and really nailed on the details such as drawer depths, cabinet height and what sort of finish.

On this piece we went with 4 coats of a hardwax oil, which offers great protection whilst also allowing the piece to develop it’s own patina over time, whilst also leaving the wood with a very natural feel.

Another popular choice is a water based laquer, which is extremely hard wearing, but with the downside being you lose a bit of the natural wood feel.

Once everything is agreed and signed off I take a 60% deposit, and schedule an estimated completion date.

All in, this piece came together very nicely, taking just under 4 weeks to complete in my workshop from commencement.

Delivery was arranged using a fine furniture shipping broker, with a custom made crate built to USA’s customs requirements. The delivery was extremely simple and stress free. The client opted for curbside delivery but the white glove in home deelivery was also considered.

Prices for a piece like this start circa £3300.

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