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036 - Indian cabinet

Scroll saw fretwork pattern of a wall cabinet ornamented in Indian style

This is a beautiful wall cabinet in Indian style, which was highly fashionable in England at the turn of the 20th century due to the influence of the oriental colonies. This style of decoration and ornamentation was widely used in homes and palaces and naturally extended to fretwork design and other crafts. This wall cabinet is a quintessential example of the period, with ornamentation that beautifully reflects the elegance and intricacy of Indian architecture and design.

I have meticulously restored this pattern from an antique English design, redrawing every line with the precision of modern graphic techniques. The cabinet is now straightforward to assemble; with accurate scroll saw work, there is no need for sanding or correcting any pieces. The main back panel has been divided into smaller sections to simplify cutting. These sections are designed to be easily assembled using dovetail joints. Additionally, splitting the back panel allows the cabinet to be constructed in larger sizes if desired.

The pattern for this cabinet is designed to use 1/4-inch (6 mm) wood, except for the doors. However, any other wood thickness can be used by scaling the pattern accordingly, as the design is well-suited for a larger size. In addition to the wood, you will need two mirrors and four hinges for the doors. The doors can be further enhanced by finishing them with linen or, even better, with two art prints featuring Indian motifs. Below are the cabinet dimensions based on the wood thickness you choose:

	Height	Width	Depth
1/4 inches wood	32.5 inches	13.5 inches	4.7 inches
3/8 inches wood	48.8 inches	20.2 inches	7 inches
4 mm wood	52.3 cm	21.6 cm	7.5 cm
5 mm wood	65.4 cm	27 cm	9.4 cm
6 mm wood	78.5 cm	32.5 cm	11.3 cm
8 mm wood	104.7 cm	43.3 cm	15 cm

Please note that this pattern is registered and copyrighted. If you would like to have it I offer it for 12 € plus shipping. The pattern is computer made, which provides total precision, and nicely printed for convenient scrolling. Please write me to [email protected] to buy this pattern or for any questions.


This picture has kindly been sent by Gerard Beghin from France. He has installed mirrors on the doors. The result is very attractive.	This picture is courtesy of Alain Lainé from Belgium.	This picture is courtesy of Ester and Isaac Arditi from Israel.


This picture has kindly been sent by Juan Manuel Gil Rey from Náquera, Valencia, Spain.	This picture has been kindly sent by Oleg Velesjuk from Kaliningrad, Russia.

These pictures have kindly been sent by Lawrence Peterson from the USA.