The Glass Bird Cabinet Takes Flight

7:07 PM Katy 20 Comments

Not sure what I'm going to call this yet. It's an armoire....a bookcase....a china cabinet?

It's anything, really. And it's awesome because it combines the things that I love most about vintage furniture that you can't find much anymore (fretwork/inset doors/glass) with the lines of modern furniture.

Since I couldn't find the sort of furniture that I wanted, I built it myself. I have several other fretwork designs finished and ready to send to my laser-cutting man. Although I am not sure what I will be building next...

I drew the piece in CAD and then sent the bird template to be laser cut out of 1/8" material, and then I built the rest.

Okay so I'm not a good photographer - how do you take pictures of glass without the reflection of everything behind you?? Oh look - there's the drafting table. :P

I said on facebook that I was thinking of repainting the inside turquoise, since this is Pantone's color of the year for 2013 - Emerald. But I don't know....it's kinda growing on me. I don't normally like really strong green colors but this is gorgeous in real life. It might also be because I'm really tired and don't want to repaint yet. I might repaint it once I see next year's color trend.

It fits perfectly in this awkward little alcove in my kitchen.

This went from a sketch to this in - ? 4 months? But I think I could build the next one a lot faster. I think I've worked out the design kinks and I'm dreaming up the next project. :)
:)
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20 comments:

CheapchickSunday, October 20, 2013
Wow, wow, wow, you never cease to amaze me! Well done! I love it! Very beautiful and easy to sell if you ever choose to make some money on the side doing this kind of thing.
Holly C.Sunday, October 20, 2013
How amazing!
mollysusieSunday, October 20, 2013
Wow, that's really beautiful! You're such an inspiration ... you put your mind to something and you do it! Love it!
adivaonthelooseSunday, October 20, 2013
I loveeee it!!!!!' u Rock!!! Muah!! :-*
saintseesterSunday, October 20, 2013
Gorgeous!
And the beauty of paint, is you can change with the fashions...
UnknownSunday, October 20, 2013
A-ma-zing!!!!
BeckySunday, October 20, 2013
Its beautiful! You are a woman of many talents!
marySunday, October 20, 2013
geez! you are so talented!
vitoMonday, October 21, 2013
Wow, really impressed with the decor of glass. How can i purchase this from you?
UnknownMonday, October 21, 2013
Holy Cats! That piece is beautiful! I love the color inside - makes it look very fresh.
Feral TurtleMonday, October 21, 2013
You should be dang proud girl!! That is a gorgeous armoire, amazing bookcase and beautiful china cabinet!!!!
Mollie DMonday, October 21, 2013
The inside color is my favorite part- looks awesome with the white dishes. Can't wait to see more- nice work!
Kayla @ Home ComingTuesday, October 22, 2013
Beautiful. I love the teal color! I'm hosting a fall wreath giveaway that you should enter! http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2013/10/a-fall-wreath-giveaway.html
NikkiTuesday, October 22, 2013
It's beautiful! It's funny you said it was the Emerald color because on my screen it looks like a turquoise, lol. I think it's perfect as it is, I wish I had a spot for something like it in my own place.
Marie-Interior FrugalistaThursday, October 24, 2013
Wow - the color is perfect with the white bird fretwork - stunning! You're very talented. Glad I found you over at the Wow Us Wednesday Party.
Marie@InteriorFrugalista
Southern Charm Home FurnishingsFriday, October 25, 2013
What an amazing piece!
ArtsnarkFriday, October 25, 2013
gorgeous - so talented
AnonymousTuesday, November 05, 2013
WOW. ok so 1) look at what you do! and 2) look at how you go after it and 3) look at how you spell courage!! this whole thing speaks of spirit and art and good taste and fun!
AnonymousThursday, November 21, 2013
Any chance you will sell the plans?
A Pearl In The MakingWednesday, January 08, 2014
Lovely, lovely, lovely!