Japanese Maple Leaf Cabinet

The cabinet has marquetry on a Spalted Maple background with framework in Honduran Mahogany.

The inside is veneered in Curly Eucalyptus and I tried something different with the handles by incorporating them into the doors rather than using any metal handles. The front of the cabinet is curved, although it is hard to tell in the pictures.

One more shot of the doors and the marquetry. I know the handles look slightly out of alignment but they actually do line up properly. The idea for this type of integrated handle came from a class I took with Brian Newell in Fort Bragg. Brian takes this kind of detail to a whole different level. Take a look at some of his furniture: http://briannewellfurniture.com/home.html

Here is a slightly different shot of the handles and marquetry. The piece is finished in satin Conversion Varnish inside and out. Any comments are welcome.

Here are a couple pictures of the table with similar marquetry. This one is on a more plain background of lightly figured Birch with Ebony trim.

The marquetry has not been filled at this point so the veins in the leaves are not as visible as they will be later.