Large Rosewood Credenza by BL of Denmark

I continually proclaim my love for Brazilian Rosewood and with every piece I find that love is confirmed.  The rich color and mesmerizing figuring in the grain takes the furniture made with this wood to another level.  This credenza is no exception.

I wasn't able to find much information on the maker, BL of Denmark.  However a quick inspection reveals the expertise of their designers and craftsmen.  The case "floats" above solid rosewood legs that are octagonally sculpted and jointed with nice finger joints.  The case itself is constructed of rosewood veneered hardwood plywood, not mdf or particle board.  Solid rosewood edgebanding is used instead of veneer edgebanding.  The inside of the case is also veneered with rosewood instead of the often used mahogany.  The back panel is finished in real rosewood, so this piece can be used as a room divider.  The shelves on the inside are finished on both sides with rosewood and use adjustable "blind" hardware, so the shelf supports are not seen.  The small pull out drawer "trays" use solid rosewood boxes that are dovetailed.  The unique pulls on the doors and drawers are machined from solid rosewood.  The veneers on the 4 drawer fronts are matched and have a "gradient" color effect that is a natural part of that particular veneer.  This newly refinished piece is eye-catching from every angle and will be a focal point in any room that it resides in.

Dimensions:  78.5"W x 33.5"H x 17.5"D

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Uchida Leather Sling Lounge Chair

This is one of those pieces I'm having a hard time letting go of.  This low-sitting lounger has great casual modern appeal that is timeless.  The original was designed by Suekichi Uchida in the 1960's and utilized canvas for the sling.  It was reproduced later in Korea using heavier gauge tubing and high quality saddle leather.  This is the Korean version.  The leather has a great patina that looks warm and inviting, like you are sitting in a catcher's mit.  There are a couple of 1" sections of stitching that have worn but it doesn't compromise the strength of the chair and could probably be easily repaired at a good tack shop.  With leather sling chairs being all the rage right now this is a great, unique find at a fraction of the price of new.

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