A cabinet in naturally finished cherry is going to be striking, whatever the design and size. It is just such a wonderful wood to work with and rewards the woodworker with a second bonus: the color darkens and picks up even more character as the piece ages, sort of like a fine vintage wine.

Having an ample supply of this lumber, I’ve wanted to do more with it, tossing around ideas, looking for something worthy of the wood. I have often eyed some Shaker chests by Christian Becksvoort–one of the contemporary masters of the style and am drawn by the brevity and simplicity of his pieces. I finally settled on a chest of drawers, but added a bit of a flair to the legs (some would say, Shinto style) in order to break up the square, boxy look.

Complete details on the construction can be found at my site: http://draperjim.com/

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