20/03/2026
Our recent work on the library table, with its carefully constructed starburst veneer top, has reminded us of a bespoke piece we created for a client some years ago.
This Collector’s Cabinet was commissioned to house a remarkable collection of early American banknotes. As with all of our work, the design began with the client’s needs, balancing careful display with long-term protection. The result is a piece that is both highly functional and quietly expressive.
The cabinet is made in American walnut and sycamore, with a striking starburst panel set into the front and each end. Each starburst is composed of thirty-two individual veneer segments, brought together to create a sense of movement and depth across the surface. It’s a detail that rewards close attention, much like the emerging pattern in the library table Jake is currently working on.
Inside, the cabinet reveals twenty-two shallow trays, each fitted with a hinged glass lid. These were designed to accommodate the subtle variations in the banknote wallets, while still providing a consistent and elegant presentation. The ripple figure in the sycamore adds another layer of visual interest.
It is a piece that reflects both the client’s collection and the care taken in its making, something that sits at the heart of all of our commissioned work.
