Design for Cabinet "C," Plan and Elevation

Elevation (central and upper section of sheet): tri-partite glass front cabinet with 4 shelves and carved frieze; raised on 4 carved cabriole legs terminating in ball-and-claw feet; vase atop cabinet and several other vessels on shelves inside cabinet.

Design for Cabinet "C," Plan and ElevationArticle
Photo: Gift of The Lake St. Louis Historical Society · via Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

Plan (lower section of sheet): semi-lunar silhouette of cabinet with flattened central front.

Documented in curatorial archives from Living Morrow, this piece highlights the intersection of material craftsmanship and domestic utility in Article. Historical proportioning, joinery techniques, and structural framing offer practical lessons for contemporary interior architecture.

Thoughtful spatial placement and durable construction ensure domestic furnishings withstand daily household demands while enhancing room flow. Balancing visual lightness with utilitarian strength remains a cornerstone of enduring home design.

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