This piece is both protective and poetic — an invitation to live with presence, beauty, and respect for the past.
Crown & Outer Frame
The top features a subtle, clean-lined bevel that frames the piece without overwhelming minimalist spaces. The side panels are cut from continuous wood planks, ensuring that the natural, sweeping grain patterns flow uninterrupted from the top of the cabinet down to the floor.
Face & Enclosure
Dual framed doors fitted with fluted, tempered glass panels. The textured glass offers a semi-sheer look, transforming your items into soft silhouettes while shielding them from direct glare.
Heavy, sand-cast solid brass pull handles and custom barrel hinges. The brass is left unlacquered, meaning it will naturally oxidize and develop a unique, vintage character over time.
Interior & Shelving
Three adjustable tiers made of reinforced 1-inch thick hardwood planks. Unlike standard plywood veneer shelves that sag under the weight of heavy art books, these solid planks are engineered to remain perfectly flat under high stress.
A classic tongue-and-groove wooden back panel that adds lateral stability and gives the interior a premium, seamless texture.
Foundation & Base
A recessed plinth base that subtly elevates the cabinet off the floor. This provides stable weight distribution while creating a slight shadow-line at the bottom, making the heavy solid-wood unit appear light and anchored rather than blocky.
Craftsmanship & Artistry
Every Vellichor Cabinet is built using mortise-and-tenon joinery, a centuries-old woodworking method that avoids modern metal screws in the primary framework. This ensures structural integrity that safely handles heavy weight without warping over decades of use.
The wood is treated with an all-natural, hand-rubbed linseed oil and beeswax finish. Rather than masking the timber under a synthetic polyurethane shell, this open-pore finish lets the wood breathe, allowing it to develop a rich, darker patina as it ages.
Specifications & Dimensions
- Height: 65 inches
- Width: 38 inches
- Depth: 16 inches
- Primary Wood Type: Premium Teak / Walnut variant options available.
- Hardware Finish: Aged Matte Brass.
Note on Unique Variations: Because the Vellichor Cabinet is built from live, solid hardwood, no two pieces feature identical grain structures. The shifting ring patterns, occasional tight knots, and rich mineral streaks are natural birthmarks of the timber, making your specific cabinet entirely one-of-a-kind.
