Molesworth inspired vanity

Some of you might recognize this piece. It is based on the “cowboy sideboard” project by Norm (inspired by Molesworth) with a few major variations.

First of all, I chose to keep the front flat instead of canted back at an angle. I replaced the routered door panels with ostrich leather. And, thirdly, I added a tall linen cabinet and enclosed bench to the suite, filling an entire bath wall. All three have the face frame scrolling that Norm referred to as worm tracks (I believe, instead, Molesworth was actually replicating the “suture lines” of a skull.

The project was done in rustic alder (and ostrich leather). The clients wanted the cabinets installed unfinished so that their painter could stain and lacquer to match other alder trim throughout their home.

I’m including two photos at this time and will try to add a third of the completed installation in the near future. The first is a relatively closeup shot of the vanity front. The second shows the entire suite installed.