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China buffet in Quilted Cherry and Birdseye Maple

comments (4) July 15th, 2011 in Reader's Gallery

OmarAngelPerez OmarAngelPerez, member
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The wonderful painting was used to determine size and proportion
Vertical doors
There are five drawers in this console
I also used Birdseye Maple to redo the doors that were originally covering the built in shelving units
The wonderful painting was used to determine size and proportion - CLICK TO ENLARGE

The wonderful painting was used to determine size and proportion

Photo: Katharine Landmeier

This is a buffet designed for some art lovers that really didn't want to move the incredible painting in the dining room, so I designed the cabinet elements around it.  They truly loved the silky smooth Cherry and the carved transitions between doors and drawers.  The unit measures 84"h x 121"w x 24"d


Design or Plan used: My own design - Omar Angel Perez
posted in: Reader's Gallery, cabinet, modern, cherry, maple, veneer, lacquer


Comments (4)

OmarAngelPerez OmarAngelPerez writes: I appreciate the comments guys! When first designing this project, of course many of my dimensions were based on the china and platters going in the units. That's when I realized that three separate pieces would be better than just one massive cabinet. The carving comes in play as a way to honor the beauty of the quilted cherry. I didn't want to take too much away from that wood and, at the same time, i wanted the piece to be a dramatic partner to all the other art pieces in the house.
Posted: 12:49 pm on July 22nd

BenchMarc BenchMarc writes: Omar, what did you have in mind when you were designing the carving?
Posted: 7:19 am on July 21st

YOUNGNICK YOUNGNICK writes: I totally agree with benchmarc - really lovely, Omar, and not overplayed at all. Well balanced and sensitive. Congratulations!
Posted: 10:07 am on July 20th

BenchMarc BenchMarc writes: I think that maybe your clients should up-grade the artwork above your beautiful cabinet. The carved work is really excellent, and the design is well-balanced overall.
Posted: 7:58 pm on July 16th

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