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The inspiration for this design came from the Calla lily, the fine lines of its dramatic blossom radiating from the base of the flower. I laminated bird's-eye maple veneer to thin (1/4") maple panels then sliced the thin curves with a jig-guided router. Each section of the "blossom" is invisibly doweled into the door panel, cut to match the arched doors. For the glass doors I made a series of delicate ribs, each built of four thin slices of maple glued together on a |
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curved form. These
were then individually mortised into the door frame with the glass placed
behind. Included are rollout drawers for bottle storage, a refrigerator, ventilation space for the column of stereo electronics (on the left), and storage for over 500 CDs and tapes. 1 1/2" natural cleft sandstone was cut for the counter and for the top, then sealed to prevent staining. Water is routed in behind along with the required electrical. An open rear panel permits access to house wiring for connection to all the speakers in the home. The copper panel in the center was chemically treated to achieve a color cast that complements the stained Honduran mahogany. All this serves to illustrate the nature of custom-designed furniture. Typical of my work, throughout this commission the family worked with me to refine design ideas. They even made a large investment of time to help in final installation. There were, as always, a few worrisome moments and even some minor adjustments to achieve the perfect fit and function. In other design/build work I have been given total free reign or tight controls. I have found that the middle ground, where there is input from both sides, produces the best final result. Just like any other investment, personal involvement is often key to success. SCR 
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