BH | Studio Bodmin Fretwork Sideboard

Pierced fretwork, wood cut through in an open pattern so light and air can pass, has decorated cabinets and screens for centuries, from Chinese lattice panels to the fretted cupboards of eighteenth-century England. It lets a large piece look lighter than it is.

This sideboard has door fronts cut in a loose pattern of branching lines, set over a dark backing so the wood stands out like a drawing, and the open pattern lets air move through to keep media equipment cool. The case is engineered wood with a warm wood veneer, raised on slim, powder-coated iron legs. The front doors close quietly on soft-close hinges, and the shelves behind them adjust in height to suit tall bottles or low stacks of plates. The back is made of sliding panels you can open for access or lift out altogether, and a cable hole keeps cords tidy. Assembly is required.

Stand it in a dining room for dishes, silverware, cloths and candles, or under a television in a family room where the game console, speakers and streaming box live behind the doors. In an entryway or living room it doubles as a long display surface for books, pottery and a lamp. The fretwork front throws pretty shadows in lamplight and suits a mid-century room with olive and mustard accents.