A living room or study gains a great deal from a piece that can display as well as store. This cabinet pairs glazed upper doors for books and ornaments with a closed lower section for items best kept out of sight, making it a practical choice for rooms where both function and presentation matter. The piece features a pair of leaded glass doors to the top, opening to reveal adjustable shelving behind, while the lower section offers two carved panelled doors concealing further storage. Wrought metal hinges and ring handles add character throughout, and a carved frieze with a quatrefoil motif runs along the top edge. The whole piece is raised on shaped bracket feet. The previous darker finish has been stripped away, and several coats of hard-wearing matte lacquer have since been applied, offering a durable surface while drawing out the warmth of the oak grain. The piece is made from oak and oak veneer, with plywood used for the back. Versatile and well-constructed, this cabinet would suit a number of rooms and is the sort of piece that earns its keep for years to come.[dimensions][w]107[/w][h]100[/h][d]33[/d][/dimensions]
