Mid-Century Modern design is built on a simple idea: form follows function, and nothing earns its place without a reason. These walnut nightstands start with mitered corners, tapered legs, and a back-beveled picture frame front framing the drawers or doors. Clean lines, honest joinery, no ornamentation for its own sake.
The top and sides were milled from the same board, so the grain runs continuously from the top surface down each side without interruption. At every mitered corner, the grain was carefully matched so the figure wraps the piece as one unbroken surface. For the drawer fronts, the stock was laid out so the grain flows across each drawer in sequence. The door option uses resawn, book-matched panels, with the figure mirrored across both doors.
Drawers are outfitted with Blum soft-close drawer glides and dovetail construction with maple interiors for visibility, so you are not looking into a dark box. The maple creates a nice contrast where the two woods meet at the joint. The door configuration includes an adjustable interior shelf.
These are details most people won’t notice right away. In my work, it is always my hope that people will see it across the room and be intrigued enough to take a closer look. As they get closer, they start to see the subtle details, such as the grain match at the corners.
Specifications
Configurable in drawer or door configuration
Approx. 28″H × 30″W × 20″D
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I’m a Colorado-based Custom Furniture maker specializing in the design and fabrication of custom furniture that resembles works of art, using materials such as wood, glass, stone, and metals. The furniture I produce serves not only as practical items but also as works of art, infusing character and style into any space. Whether you’re seeking functional furniture or distinctive art pieces, I can collaborate with you to design and build the perfect addition for your home or office.
