Behind Closed Doors

Listing #1765 Listed on: 01/24/2009 Company Name: KOL Woodworks
Name: kol

Well it has been a long time since I posted a project on here. Of course this project took a long time to complete so I guess that could have something to do with it. At any rate the materials here are Padauk for the cabinet, Wenge for the base and interior columns, and maple for the jewelry compartment and carved door. The cabinet tells a story, and I know what my story is as the artist. However, I will leave it up to you to interpret the design. Thanks for looking!

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kol

The pictures are in the wrong order!! GARSH DARN IT. LOL

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D Brown

KOL, Very nice , intricate work ,
handle looks great. Do I detect a Krenovian influence in this piece ?
Also I noticed the pics came up backwards when I posted.Beautiful

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kol

Thanks for the comments D Brown. It is inspired by Krenov. I really favor the cabinet stand approach but love marquetry and carving. So I just have to incorporate them all. It's very weird that the pics come up backwards. Again thanks for the comment.

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Alexander Valle-Albert

Simply outstanding! Thanks for showing us this work. It's great to see that a modern American craftsman can pull off this level of work.

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Gregg Novosad

Talk about multiple disciplines! No stone left unturned on this one. My favorite is the hidden compartments. Nice job.

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sean m titmas

im a sucker for secret compartments and this one had me from the start. really nice work.

im not sure what to make of the carving on the door but it has certainly got my attention, thanks.
i have trouble with uploading photos too and i thought it was on my end, guess not.

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kol

Thanks for the comments guys. Sean I like to think that everyone comes up with their own story of the carving. My suggestion and the title of the piece is to think about what happens behind closed doors with two people. The fairy on the tree is looking through the window at them, a peeping fairy? Or perhaps the wife catching her cheating husband? We only know what we think. There is no real truth. Thanks again guys.

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