This pair was designed to give the perfect flavor to the client’s dining room. The Bookcase provides an air of learnedness, while the display cabinet shows off a fine collection of Judaica. A custom designed copper sink was incorporated to facilitate the ritual handwashing before the meal.

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Sometimes the client calls for a decidedly over the top design. In this case the splendour was employed to honor the holy books of the synagogue. The hand-sculpted book case is more that just a place to house a few books. It is the first piece one encounters upon entering the synagogue and sets the tone for the entire sanctuary.

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Kimchi designed and created this one of a kind bookcase for the Jerusalem Waldorf Astoria Hotel.
The piece was commissioned to house the hotel’s impressive collection of books of Jewish learning.
It is positioned directly in front of the entrance to the hotel’s synagogue and adds a unique aura of hand-crafted elegance to this wing of the Waldorf.

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This cabinet really tests the limits of curvature within the framework of a functional chest of drawers. The sumptuous  burl figure of the mapa drawer fronts is dramatically spotlighted by the red hue of the cabinet.

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A serious dining table deserves a serious accompanying buffet. This custom-designed creation adds additional warmth and elegance to the dining room in which it resides. The abstract sculpted motif suggesting ocean waves complements the Nachum Gutman painting above.

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This chest was designed to be used for a woman’s intimate clothing. The bas-relief carving was created separately, then carefully sliced into appropriate sections which were then applied to the fronts of the drawers. The style of the piece is what Kimchi refers to as “neo-primitivism”.

“This is definitely a direction which I intend to explore further.”

- Kimchi

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The powerfully graphic design of this piece was augmented by the choice of woods and the use thereof. The solid bubinga planks for the doors were chosen for the linearity of their grain. They were then cut on a slant to emphasize the angularity of the piece. The dark wenge base rises up towards the center where it is punctured by the downward thrust of the maple drawer column. To all of this is added an intricate inlay motif on the top. The angled swath of inlayed wood changes from maple to buninga and then back again as it traverses the sections of the cabinet.

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These pieces were technically quite challenging  to construct. The wavy walls were created in specially made laminating jigs. Getting all the pieces to meet properly was a good exercise in geometry. The drawers have finger pulls incorporated into the carved motif. Ideal spacing between the two cabinets is determined by the inlay on the drawer fronts.

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The client who ordered this piece was looking for something at once ordered and unusual. Despite being entirely symmetrical, this unit has a sense of playfulness and movement that is anything but run of the mill. The drawer pulls and door handles in the center sections were created by cutting shapes out of the maple fronts and attaching a contrasting bubinga backing.

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This cabinet offers a set of drawers of staggered depths to house various types of clothing and personal items. The sinuous maple carving on the fronts serves as the handles and the main focal point of the piece. The cabinet is raised off the floor and supported by wenge members that attach it to the uprights.

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The unusual wave of the ceiling in this abode called for an exceptional design to complement the architecture. This piece, which clearly derives its inspiration from the Art Nouveau stile, rises to the challange. The tall narrow open section is actually the paneling for a space running through the wall to the other side, which is adorned with a sculpted frame and molding as well.

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The impetus for this custom designed cabinet was three-fold: Firstly, it serves to hide the main plumbing pipes whose location was poorly planned. Secondly, it serves as a coat closet with additional space for storage. Finally, the piece creates a tailor-made nook for a large oil painting, and showcases it in a grand way. This is a classic example of how Kimchi can turn architectectural mishaps into great opportunities.

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