Pull the knob on the side of the case to unlock the hidden compartment...
...which is tucked behind the drawer.
The top left drawer is shortened to make room for the hidden compartment.
The hidden compartment, a dovetailed box made of quartersawn cherry.
The top of the chest is curved to mirror the curves of the drawer fronts.
The bubinga and rosewood base is shaped to mirror the curves of the drawer fronts as well.
Bubinga was used for the turned knobs, which are secured to the drawer fronts with wedged through tenons.
This recently completed chest of drawers is made of curly maple, bubinga and rosewood. The drawer fronts are curved, a different radius for the right side versus left side, and the top and base are shaped to mirror the curves.
Why call it Caché? The pictures explain...click on any image to open a slideshow.