History and Schools of Design
– Cabinet makers were responsible for furniture before industrial design.
– Famous cabinet maker: André-Charles Boulle.
– Industrial revolution led to mass production and increased demand for finely made furniture.
– Arts and craft movement sparked a market for traditional cabinet making.
– Woodworking became a popular hobby after World War II.
– Glamour style combines English, Greek Revival, French Regency, and Hollywood glamour.
– Scandinavian design is characterized by clean lines and minimal ornamentation.
– French Provincial design is ornate and often painted or stained.
– Early American Colonial design emphasizes form and materials, particularly hardwoods.
– Rustic style features natural materials and a simple, handmade aesthetic.
Styles and Aesthetics
– Glamour style: metallic frames (gold or silver), dark, shiny finishes, crystal and metal ornaments and accessories, aesthetics in tones of gold with glossy white and mirrored black, sculptural lines.
– Scandinavian style: clean horizontal and vertical lines, minimal ornamentation, focus on materials rather than design, simple and functional aesthetic, emphasis on natural materials.
– French Provincial style: ornate design, stained or painted wood, decorative corners and bevels with gold leaf or gilding, flat surfaces often feature painted artwork, use of beech wood.
– Early American Colonial style: emphasis on form and materials, turned spindles and steam-bent chair backs, wood choices include cherry and walnut, inspiration from edible or fruit-bearing trees, traditional and timeless design.
– Oriental style: characterized by the use of materials like bamboo and rattan, red is a frequent color choice, landscape art is often incorporated, Chinese or other Asian language characters are featured, also known as Asian design.
– Shaker style: focused on function and symmetry, influenced by an egalitarian religious community, rooted in the needs of the community, fruit woods commonly used, reflects efficient use of materials.
Types of Cabinetry
– Frameless cabinets
– Cabinets with face frames
– Built-in cabinets
– Free-standing cabinets
– Wall hung or suspended cabinets
Cabinetry in the Kitchen
– Consists of upper (wall) cabinets and base cabinets
– Standard depth for base cabinets is 24 inches
– Standard depth for wall cabinets is 12 inches
– Recommended clearance between countertop and upper cabinets is 15 inches
– Wall cabinets are available in heights of 30, 36, and 42 inches
Construction and Cabinet Insert Hardware
– Cabinets made of wood derivatives like MDF, Plywood, or Particle Board
– Wood veneer used to finish the interior
– Cabinet door and drawer face material varies
– MDF commonly used for solid finish painted surfaces
– Modern cabinetry often made of man-made sheet materials
– Cabinet insert hardware: blind corner cabinet pull out unit, mixer shelves, specialized hardware for standard cabinet carcasses, lazy susan, utilizes previously dead space.
Note: The remaining sections (Tops, See also, References, External links) do not contain identical concepts and therefore cannot be grouped together. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabinetmaking
A cabinet is a case or cupboard with shelves and/or drawers for storing or displaying items. Some cabinets are stand alone while others are built in to a wall or are attached to it like a medicine cabinet. Cabinets are typically made of wood (solid or with veneers or artificial surfaces), coated steel (common for medicine cabinets), or synthetic materials. Commercial grade cabinets usually have a melamine-particleboard substrate and are covered in a high pressure decorative laminate, commonly referred to as Wilsonart or Formica.
Cabinets sometimes have one or more doors on the front, which are mounted with door hardware, and occasionally a lock. Cabinets may have one or more doors, drawers, and/or shelves. Short cabinets often have a finished surface on top that can be used for display, or as a working surface, such as the countertops found in kitchens.
A cabinet intended to be used in a bedroom and with several drawers typically placed one above another in one or more columns intended for clothing and small articles is called a dresser or a chest of drawers. A small bedside cabinet is more frequently called a nightstand or night table. A tall cabinet intended for clothing storage including hanging of clothes is called a wardrobe or an armoire, or (in some countries) a closet if built-in.
