Sassafras Wall Cabinet
The design of this wall cabinet was inspired by several styles of tansu once common in Japan. The result is a smaller, more delicate piece that could live comfortably on top of your dresser or hanging on your wall.
The case is crafted from local Sassafras: a lighter wood with fascinating grain patterns and has a spicy aroma resembling root beer. (Sassafras tea anyone?) It starts with a light golden color that mellows over time to a cinnamon hue.
The sliding door panels are Curly English Sycamore veneer, and the cabinet back is a frame of Sassafras with traditional mulberry paper, bringing a warm glow to the interior. Hand carved pulls adorn the drawers and sliding doors – giving your hand a natural almost organic place to engage the piece. The drawers are constructed with traditional hand cut dovetails, ensuring a lifetime of holding your precious objects.
Sassafras Wall Cabinet: 36″ l x 10″h x 8″d Price: $1050.00
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Your mention of local sassafras reminds me of helping my dad when I was a kid. We were transplanting some sassafras trees from near Lawrenceville. My dad actually saved a root and tried to make sassafras tea. He was the only one who would take more than a sip.
Nice cabinet!
It’s a tough brew to mix and mix right. Isn’t it amazing how the small details can trigger such terrific memories?