Page 10 - Australian Wood Review December 2022

CHESTS, CABINETS & SHELVING: TOP 15
WINNER: DANIEL LITTLE
1. The Midnight Special Cabinet, blackwood, wenge, handmade brass pulls
‘Inspired by Scandinavian and Japanese modernism with the hope of achieving warmth and balance, the end product is a minimalist and elegant piece.
‘The tambour doors stretch around the curved ends with alternating flat and curved hardwood pieces chosen to create a sweeping textural aesthetic. Removable side and back panels facilitate tambour removal and repair over time.
‘The frame was weighted with a large apron on the back and top sides for stability with lighter stretchers on the front and bottom
to maintain the lean aesthetic.’
WHAT THE JUDGES SAID
This is a finely wrought piece
with a light understated style.
The joinery is well executed in the dovetail drawer and the tambour is interesting in texture and looks to be well fitted. Ruth Thompson
I felt the proportions on this piece whilst a little unusual for a cabinet were very pleasing, it offers enough interest visually without over embellishment. Love the tambour doors which are not an easy thing to execute well. Marc Fish
This piece seemed exquisitely designed and made: from the restrained palette of local woods to the overall massing to the sizing of components. I particularly appreciated details such as the tambour (which rolls around its semicircle) having small rounded slats, echoing the circular nature of its movement. Laura Mays
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