Gin collectors cabinet
My clients and I had a lot of fun with this project. Once the piece was installed and the collection in place, we discovered the sensation on opening the illuminated cabinet, could only be described as evoking the feeling of a “child in a sweet shop!”
The specific location of the cabinet dictated the size and proportion between existing switches but allowed for further experimentation with light. I had previously made a number of pieces that involved precise relief shaping, a technique that casts subtle shadows over the objects. I now wished to move the concept further and play with the idea of adding highlights.
The surface of the cabinet has been shaped in to a gentle rippling pattern while 1mm brass inlays have been set into the timber leaving 1mm proud of the surface. The dead matt brass reflects the light on the convex and concave areas. The beauty of this design is the fact the cast shadows and highlights change through out the day in natural light and at night the lit sculpted surface takes on a completely different aesthetic.
The internal cabinet layout has been inspired by collaborative work with Smith and Torok.
A small custom glass shelf with lighting was also designed to display a special glass ware collection
Details
Dimensions: L: 1162 x h: 467 x w: 316 (mm)
Materials: European Oak / British Ash /Brass
Led spot and strip light
Finish: Pigment and clear dead Matt lacquer
Private commission
“As always, unfathomable attention to detail throughout.”
Commissioner - Gloucestershire
“I’m sure Kristian’s heart stops when he receives a phone call from me with my latest crazy idea for a piece of furniture. We met Kristian in 2013 and this was to be our 8th commission. Having been inspired by a visit to a “walk in, floor to ceiling” Gin cellar at a local pub, but not having a similar available area in our house, I wanted a Gin Collectors cabinet. The piece needed to fit into a relatively small corner area but maximise the number of bottles that could be stored. As always, it needed to be unique, look incredible but be in keeping with the rooms decor. I also wanted the cabinet to be able to conceal the contents until opened when the various Gins could be displayed. As the cabinet was to be located in a garden room we discussed how we could maximise the impact of the changing light conditions and shadows cast across the face of the piece throughout the day and night.
“The result was stunning with brass inlays across the face to exaggerate the shadows, hidden lights that operate by merely gliding your hand across the top surface and as always, unfathomable attention to detail throughout.”
Commisioner - Gloucestershire
