Flemish pantry
Maximizing storage space while not overwhelming the room with a massive dark piece of furniture was possible by keeping feet low and by adding discrete 135 degrees side extensions.
The doors came in the early 70’s from Flanders, Belgium It is thought to have been extracted from a demolished church. European Oak.
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Maximizing storage space while not overwhelming the room with a massive dark piece of furniture was possible by keeping feet low and by adding discrete 135 degrees side extensions.
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The proportions are restricted by a low ceiling. The owner wanted to give the most effect to the doors and not to the frame.
The whole unit is "collapsible" for easy moving.
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All mouldings were made by hand with a custom scraper. Hinges are of the "pin" type": they are instered in the stiles.
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Wax was use throughout the oustide. The new oak frame was slightly aged and dyed. The inside poplar was just stained darker. The whole inside and back panels were covered with rubbed polyurethane.
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Alignment of these hinges was tricky...
The shelves supports are also part of the "collapsible" system.
Comments
That is nice work, I like the way you recycle antique parts to make new pieces, good use of the available space to. When you say collapsible system does that mean knock down like a traditional armoire or adjustable shelves.
It is collapsible. There are "fast assembly bolts" in the corners that support the shelves. These blocks are glued on the "facia" stiles. They are tied towards the corner sides at assembly. It is collapsible - but U don't know it it would really fit an elevator in New York City! Had it to be redone, I would work on the feet and on the crown.
Collapsible: it breaks down in 6 pieces plus the shelves. It holds with oak square pegs - the traditional method used in the XVIII c. Shelves rest on angles set on the side panels.
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