The Skylar Door Chest from Bernhardt wraps a mango wood case in German silver, a brass alloy worked into sheets and applied to create a luminous surface treatment. Flowing linear patterns pressed into the metal add dimensional texture that shifts with viewing angle and light conditions. Two doors conceal an interior fitted with drawers and adjustable shelving, demonstrating storage capacity within the decorative exterior. The metalwork references traditional repoussé techniques adapted for furniture cladding, where pattern and material combine to transform functional cabinetry into a reflective surface study.