Several years ago, when my cousin lived in China, she brought me a book of measured drawings of traditional Chinese furniture designs. This armoire was inspired by armoires in that book, as well as fine examples at the Metropolitan Museum and the Brooklyn Museum.
The doors and base are reclaimed pine from the structure of a warehouse in New York City, and they show lots of history. The handle areas are silver leafed to suggest the ornate metalwork used traditionally.
Mouse over the picture at the right to open the cabinet.
