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Wedge and Strap Arts & Crafts Dresser

comments (1) February 10th, 2013 in Reader's Gallery

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6 Drawer dresser with frame and panel sides.

Wedge and Strap Motif, by Willie Sandry Designs.

Through tenons on the lower front rail are reinforced with a pair of walnut pegs.
The bottom web frame is hidden behind the lower front rail.
Both front and side lower rails feature subtle arches.

Hammered bail pulls feature a subtle arch on top.

6 Drawer dresser with frame and panel sides.

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Here is my arts and crafts dresser which draws inspiration from the Harvey Ellis 9 drawer dresser. I scaled it down to a 6 drawer dresser, and added a distinctive wedge and strap motif to the backsplash. The wedge and strap detail is designed to look like a leather strap and wedge driven laterally. In fact, it is a walnut inlay set into a shallow dado.

Built from QSRO with poplar and aromatic cedar as secondary wood for the drawer boxes. Drawers feature 14 degree half-blind dovetails. Through tenons, walnut pegs, hammered hardware, and some subtle arches complete the look.

Design or Plan used: My Own Design - Willie Sandry Designs - Wedge and Strap Arts and Crafts Dresser