Soapstone And Elm Floating Vanity / Tea Bar With Shelving
This unit was made for a retail space that wanted to serve customers tea while they shopped. The vanity has overflow storage behind two of the panels and houses a dishwasher behind the third. The shelving allows for storage of tea, cups and some products for sale in the store. The doors and shelving are made of elm, and the counter is soapstone.
Function
- storage
Meet the Maker
Anand Gowda
Anand Gowda Design
Anand Gowda has a background in woodworking, welding and product design. He combines these disciplines to create objects and spaces that celebrate the natural beauty and properties of the materials.
Gowda specializes in designing and building custom furniture. Emphasis is placed on making objects that themselves are unique while still complimenting many styles and settings. Gowda also works on larger projects such as retail stores, bars and cafes. There is a dedication to making environments that are cohesive in design and successful as public spaces.
As much as possible, locally-sourced salvaged or FSC-certified products are used. Finishes are generally natural oils and waxes.