Dave Drury, Hannam Vale Side Cabinet (CHESTS, CABINETS & BOXES 2024)

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The Hannam Vale is a three door side cabinet, custom designed and carefully crafted out of a combination of reclaimed and new Tasmanian Oak timber to deliver a simple, elegant and feminine look. The reclaimed tasmanian oak timber was previously floorboards in an old terrace home in Drummoyne, NSW. Not having enough to make the entire cabinet, new tasmanian oak timber was sourced. The practical design remains simple: 2 cavities, 3 doors, 2 shelves. The feature designs are what makes this cabinet unique. It has curved sides, slats on each side, slightly curved and angled legs and colour grading of the timber throughout. The cabinet enables quick and easy access to the items that reside within. The main cavity has two doors and the space is separated by a shelf. The second cavity has a single door and a shelf. The shelves are centred in the middle of the cabinet providing a uniform look with the top and bottom of the cabinet when one or more doors are open or when viewing from the sides, through the slats. The design features the natural timber shades - light to dark, dark to light. The top, bottom, doors and even the slats on the sides are colour graded. These decisions are subtle features that are discovered and appreciated over time. Quality hardware is used throughout including brass and stainless steel to enhance the look of this fine furniture item. Blog post on the making of this item: https://thewattleroad.com.au/blogs/news/our-custom-furniture-design-process

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