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A Kumiko Chest

Apr 18, 2023

This piece, which won Best in Show—Furniture Design at the 2022 Annual Fine Furnishings Show in Providence, draws inspiration from a combination of Shaker, Danish Modern, and Japanese design. The two sliding door panels feature asa-no-ha kumiko. This lattice pattern represents a hemp leaf, symbolizing health, resilience, and prosperity in traditional Japanese culture. The kumiko is backed with black momigami paper to highlight the form.

CHERRY, MAPLE, AND BASSWOOD, 16-3 ⁄ 4D X 50W X 37H

—Michael Jury, Springfield, Va.

From Fine Woodworking #303

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