The Manchester Cabinet

The Manchester Cabinet | American Black Walnut & Hand-Formed Steel

A masterwork of contrast and craftsmanship. The Manchester Cabinet creates a commanding silhouette by fusing the warmth of solid American Black Walnut with the industrial elegance of hand-formed steel. From its book-matched exterior to the surprise of its vibrant silk-lined interior, this is not just furniture—it is functional sculpture.

" A functional sculpture born from the vision of a true pioneer. The Manchester Cabinet creates a commanding silhouette by fusing the warmth of American Black Walnut with the industrial elegance of hand-formed steel. Designed by exceptional craftsman Peter Fossick, this piece is a masterclass in the dramatic—transforming storage into high art."

Elle Decoration

Product Description

The Architecture of Storage The Manchester Cabinet is designed for those who believe that storage should be as compelling as the treasures it holds. Standing on slender, organic legs that defy gravity, this piece evokes the fluidity of Art Nouveau while remaining grounded in modern industrial strength.

A Study in Texture and Tone Closed, the cabinet is a fortress of rich textures. Constructed from solid American Black Walnut, the exterior features stunning book-matched veneers that create a symmetrical, Rorschach-like visual depth. The wood is embraced by hand-formed steel and wrought iron details, which act not merely as structural support, but as jewelry—accentuating the curves and crowning the piece with a silvered, organic armor.

The Dramatic Reveal Open the doors to reveal a breathtaking contrast. The interior doors are lined in lustrous, vibrant turquoise silk, offering a shock of color and softness against the dark, rigid exterior. This theatrical backdrop frames a central column of bowed drawers, constructed from pale Maple.

Uncompromising Craftsmanship Every element of the Manchester Cabinet speaks to the human hand. The drawers feature traditional hand-cut dovetail joinery, ensuring generations of smooth operation. The metalwork is forged and shaped specifically for this silhouette, hugging the wood in a way that mass production could never replicate.

This is an heirloom-quality statement piece, destined to be the focal point of any room it inhabits.

" A functional sculpture born from the vision of a true pioneer. The Manchester Cabinet creates a commanding silhouette by fusing the warmth of American Black Walnut with the industrial elegance of hand-formed steel. Designed by exceptional craftsman Peter Fossick, this piece is a masterclass in the dramatic—transforming storage into high art."

Elle Decoration

Features & Specifications

• Primary Material: Solid American Black Walnut with figured Book-Matched Veneer.

• Metalwork: Custom hand-formed steel and wrought iron structural details and hardware.

• Interior Lining: Premium vibrant turquoise silk door panels.

• Drawer Construction: Solid Maple with traditional hand-cut dovetail joinery.

• Design: Organic, curvilinear silhouette with a bowing drawer bank.

• Finish: Hand-rubbed finish to enhance the natural chatoyancy of the walnut grain.