This hutch, of clear ponderosa pine, displays molding profiles of three centuries. The base profile was cut with a plane from the late 18th century, the crown was cut with planes from the 19th century, and the beading on the bead boards in back were cut with an early 20th century plane. Tiny beads were carved as an accent across the entire crown mold and a flute was carved into the faces of the drawers. Raised panel doors were cut with a handplane as well, adding to the finely crafted rustic look. The door panels and drawer fronts were selected for their particularly striking figure. Hammered copper hardware finishes the look. Though the design is somewhat rustic, I didn't stress the finish as I think that will happen naturally over time. I just don't feel the need to intentionally damage a fine piece of work. It comes apart into two pieces: the lower cabinet, and the shelves, making it much easier to move. Finished in oil and wax, it will darken to a rich honey brown over the years.
