Horizon Bay Cabinet 

The Horizon Bay Cabinet was inspired by the flowing dunes of Blue Horizon Bay in South Africa, a memory from a trip along the Garden Route. The soft, shifting forms of the dunes left a lasting impression, and I wanted to reflect that sense of movement in this piece. 

The design features four curving legs and a long, sweeping apron that frames the cabinet and creates a floating effect. Continuous stringlines flow across the front, around the sides, and over the top, ensuring a sense of harmony and movement throughout. These details are enhanced by the darker Caucasian elm framing, which provides a subtle contrast and draws attention to the lighter rippled sycamore at the heart of the piece. The shimmering ripples in the sycamore’s grain shift as the viewing angle changes, adding a dynamic quality to the surface. 

Veneering this piece required precision. Each strip of veneer was carefully matched to ensure the curves and alignment flowed perfectly across the doors and drawers. A single strip was used across the front to maintain consistency, and flipping sections of the veneer created a subtle tonal variation to highlight the ripples.