Blanket Chest
This chest is perfect for anyone who wants a gorgeous chest for storing their family heirlooms or everyday blankets. The primary woods are Curly Cherry and Curly Maple.
The curly cherry comes from the same tree as the Stormy Cabinet. The wood is gorgeous and limited, so I used thick shop sawn veneers for the box. The veneer runs vertically rather than horizontally which gives it a unique appeal. The lid is made from solid cherry from the same tree with curly maple breadboard ends. The insides are lined with an unknown species of cedar, that looks good, but doesn't overwhelm you with the smell of solid eastern cedar.
The box is made using frame and panel construction so it's very sturdy. The arched legs and frames are reminiscent of Asian styles. The frame and legs are all made from thick curly maple. The legs started out as 4" squares. The lid is made using pegged breadboard ends. This construction technique allows the top to change size throughout the seasons while maintaining the flatness you expect. Each walnut dot in the lid represents a separate tenon which fits into an individually mortared opening. This gives maximum strength to the ends while still allowing the top to move. The ends are held on by the walnut pins, with just a small amount of glue applied to the central tenon. You can learn more about this technique on this page, which also has a diagram similar to what I did. Visually, the bread board ends line up with the interior / exterior of the leg.
This is a large chest; its dimensions are 22" x 46" x 24" (height x width x depth). $1500. The internal box opening is 18" x 18.5" x 41.5".
The curly cherry comes from the same tree as the Stormy Cabinet. The wood is gorgeous and limited, so I used thick shop sawn veneers for the box. The veneer runs vertically rather than horizontally which gives it a unique appeal. The lid is made from solid cherry from the same tree with curly maple breadboard ends. The insides are lined with an unknown species of cedar, that looks good, but doesn't overwhelm you with the smell of solid eastern cedar.
The box is made using frame and panel construction so it's very sturdy. The arched legs and frames are reminiscent of Asian styles. The frame and legs are all made from thick curly maple. The legs started out as 4" squares. The lid is made using pegged breadboard ends. This construction technique allows the top to change size throughout the seasons while maintaining the flatness you expect. Each walnut dot in the lid represents a separate tenon which fits into an individually mortared opening. This gives maximum strength to the ends while still allowing the top to move. The ends are held on by the walnut pins, with just a small amount of glue applied to the central tenon. You can learn more about this technique on this page, which also has a diagram similar to what I did. Visually, the bread board ends line up with the interior / exterior of the leg.
This is a large chest; its dimensions are 22" x 46" x 24" (height x width x depth). $1500. The internal box opening is 18" x 18.5" x 41.5".