Dime

Dime is a dynamic wall-mounted cabinet, with a signature Splinterworks twist of illusion and intrigue. When closed, the semi-spherical shape, with sculptural segments, has a poetic repetition of form.

The edges of the walnut leaves are lined in ripple sycamore veneer which highlights their shape as the curved segments fade in motion.

The Dime opens with a pleasing resistance, each segment retracting evenly until fully opened, revealing Dime’s function as a liquor cabinet.

In this bespoke commission, we created a smaller version of the Dime Cabinet with a hand-machined dappled texture added to the surface. This Dime usually serves as a wall-mounted drinks cabinet, but in this case study, it was used as a whiskey bar in the clients’ reception room at their Belgravia home.

Dime is unique as a luxury drinks cabinet as it hides what is within the interesting structure. When closed, it creates a piece of artwork, and when open, the drinks cabinet can be used as a drinks unit.