Description
The Mendani is a display cabinet 188cm tall, 90cm wide and 40cm deep, in mango wood under a walnut stain dark enough to read as brown while the grain still shows through it. Two doors take up almost the whole front, each divided by wooden rails into four panels of fluted glass, so the front reads as eight tall panes of ribbing. The doors close against a pair of small wooden pulls at the centre, and the carcass stands clear of the floor on four square legs.
At 188cm it is tall and narrow: 90cm across and only 40cm deep, so it holds a wall without pushing into the room. The fluted glass gives back shape and colour but not detail, so what is inside reads as forms rather than as a row of separate objects, which suits crockery, folded linen or books as much as a display. It fits an alcove, with all four levels in use. The wood and the tempered glass are treated to stand the moisture of a bathroom.
The wood is mango, worked by hand and then stained walnut, which darkens the timber and brings the grain forward. Mango is grown first for fruit and harvested over several years; once the trees stop bearing they are cut so new ones can be planted, and selling the timber gives the farmer a second income. The glass is fluted, and it is tempered, which means heat treated to make it stronger. The cabinet weighs 68kg, and a low Mendani cabinet is made as well.
Specification
| Height |
188cm |
| Width |
90cm |
| Depth |
40cm |
| Material |
Mango Wood & Glass |
| Colour |
Walnut |
| Weight |
68kg |
Frequently Asked
How many levels are there inside?
Four, behind the doors.
Can you see through the glass?
Only partly. The glass is fluted, so it gives back shape and colour rather than detail.
Can it go in a bathroom?
Yes. The wood and the tempered glass are treated to stand the moisture of a bathroom.
Is the glass toughened?
Yes. It is tempered, which means heat treated to strengthen it.
What is the walnut?
A stain applied over mango wood. It darkens the timber and brings the grain forward.
How do I look after it?
Wipe the surfaces regularly with a soft dry cloth. Mild soap and water can be used, but not too much water, which damages the grain and the stain. Mop up spills at once, blot them with a dry paper towel, go over the area with a damp lint free cloth and dry it immediately. Keep harsh chemicals and abrasive materials away, do not stand wet items on the surface, and use coasters and mats.