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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This is absolutely gorgeous! I too love rosewood. Yum. I have an Indian rosewood bed (can't import this wood anymore) that needs bedside tables...my search has been long but I am holding the faith they will appear. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Alisha!! I get so amped up about getting pieces like this done that I have to slow myself down and make sure I take care of all the details. Its always worth it in the end.
ReplyDeleteWhat pieces do you have that are Indian Rosewood? I haven't worked on any with that species before. I used Indian rosewood to remake some pulls on a Glenn of California dresser that I restored a couple years ago. The original pulls were Brazilian rosewood, the Indian was a close match.
Some of the names of the species of Rosewood get a bit confusing. Sheesham wood is also sometimes called Indian Rosewood but isn't the same as East Indian Rosewood. Sheesham is not on the endangered list and places like West Elm and Crate and Barrel have been using it for furniture in recent years. East Indian Rosewood is endangered and restricted, although I don't think it has the same tight restrictions as Brazilian. They are all beautiful though!