Elevation of the Side of an Ornate Cabinet

One side of an ornate cabinet shown in elevation with a winged, armless satyress prominately featured in profile.

Elevation of the Side of an Ornate CabinetArticle
Photo: Gift of Mrs. William Greenough · via Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

One half of cabinet design is shown with a large rectangular section supported by the design of lower verticle doors. Above, is an entablature with a vase of fowers between cornice and pedestles on top.

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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