Sometimes a piece of wood catches my eye and I buy it, while not knowing what I will use it for. A thick piece of walnut with a live edge which makes up the two front panels was one of those purchases. It sat in my shop for about a year until I came up with the idea of having frame and panel doors with a “live edge, open” look, thus maintaining the natural contour of this beautiful piece.

Curly Maple Interior: The cabinet’s interior is lined with shop-sawn curly maple veneer, adding lightness and contrast. The figured maple not only brightens the space but introduces a subtle shimmer that complements the walnut exterior.

Exposed Joinery on the Stand: The base stand is built using traditional through mortise and tenon joinery, left exposed.