Neoclassical Floral Inlay Sideboard

In spatial compositions where furniture must operate with architectural authority rather than decorative intent, this system is designed to read as a resolved presence—visually disciplined at the primary sightline, stable at the structural logic, and fully adaptable to the spatial hierarchy of its environment.

Engineering Foresight

The development of this system began with the assumption that Shear Stress at the Interface would eventually compromise the adhesion of the Mother-of-Pearl and Abalone details. Wood expands with humidity; shell does not. In standard manufacturing, this differential movement causes the brittle inlay to fracture or detach. Rather than simplifying the design, we neutralize this force by utilizing the OE-Bond™ Resin System.

This proprietary adhesive layer possesses a specific elasticity modulus, allowing it to stretch microscopically. It acts as a shock absorber between the rigid shell and the moving wood, isolating the decorative surface from the substrate’s behaviour.

Technically, the Neoclassical Floral Inlay Sideboard is conceived as a dining room service console. It is engineered to house heavy porcelain stacks within its reinforced carcass while presenting a delicate, jewellery-like facade.

Project-Specific Interpretation

[SIMULATION]: In a recent commission for a Private Estate in Macau, the design was adapted to resist extreme humidity. The standard MDF core was replaced with OE-Ply™ (Marine Grade Birch), which is dimensionally inert. This ensured that the wide door panels remained perfectly flat, preventing the cream lacquer from crazing around the central floral motifs.

Structural Scalability & Material Behaviour

The visual lightness of the floral motifs belies the density of the construction.

• Inlay Technique: The floral patterns utilize laser-cut Abalone and Mother-of-Pearl, hand-set into the walnut veneer before the final high-gloss polyester lacquer is applied to seal the entire surface in a unified airtight envelope.
• Load Distribution: The gilded Rococo feet are not merely decorative; they are cast bronze elements bolted into the chassis, transferring the cabinet’s 180kg dead weight directly to the floor without compressing the walnut veneer.
• Hardware Integration: The crystal knobs feature a brass shank that is bolted through the drawer front, not screwed into it, ensuring they never loosen despite frequent operation.

Engineering Specifications (Reference)

OEM & Bespoke Services

• Full CAD & Shop Drawing Coordination
• Custom Inlay Materials (Malachite / Lapis Lazuli options)
• Internal Cutlery Drawer Configuration (Felt Lined)
• Contact our Atelier for Technical Specification

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