Solid oak kitchen counter

Cabinetmaking & restoration

Context

Old village house, low ceiling, cutting / preparation / bar functions, 3 working heights, L-shaped island, visible from all sides.

Work

Manufacture of solid oak frames and drawer fronts, assembled in the traditional way, with dovetail joints for drawers. Rough-sanded finish. Made-to-measure pewter worktops with moulded edges for the tops.
The main front creates a double level for different functions: bar at the top, preparation area at the back. Decorative curved pieces link the 2 levels of worktops. The cutting function is provided by a mobile block mounted on spice shelves. Accesses on all sides provide storage to match the different activity zones in the living area: cooking/cooking, daily meals, dining room, etc.