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Our namesake the Baltimore Clipper Schooner, "Vigilant" sailed commercially on the world's oceans for over 130 years. For us here at Vigilant it represents superior design, durability, dependability and value. All of the wine cellars, wine racks, wine cellar doors, custom cabinetry and millwork, cigar and gun cabinets that bear the Vigilant name are crafted with those values in mind. We build our products using the finest materials and craftsmanship for the enjoyment of our customers.
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Wine Cabinets Installed!

Posted By on December 28, 2011

Here are the refrigerated wine cabinets from last week’s post installed in their new home in Florida!Thanks again to Bill Parks of Best Cellar Wine Designs in Florida for sending along this photo.

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Refrigerated Wine Cabinets

Posted By on December 22, 2011

Display shelves are just one of the features of these refrigerated wine cabinets.

As you can see, Vigilant Woodworks has been busy with several refrigerated wine cabinet projects! Here is another project we are very proud of. We worked with Bill Parks of Best Cellar Wine Designs in Florida on these refrigerated and non-refrigerated wine cabinets for a Florida residence.

These mahogany cabinets store, in total, more than 1,100 bottles in a variety of storage options including Vintage View wine racks and pull out shelves. They are finished with a clear satin lacquer, ball catch hardware and accent lighting. One set of cabinets also features a solid mahogany tabletop, double deep shelving and full adjustable glass shelves. At more than six feet high, these cabinets are as aesthetically pleasing as they are functional.

Fully insulated with dual pane glass, the refrigerated cabinets will store these home owners’ wine collection at the optimum temperature with the help of two separately zoned cooling systems. Especially for humid environments like Florida, proper wine storage conditions are very important.

Vigilant Woodworks really can make any project come to life no matter the space, material or design requirements. Contact us to discuss your project so you can store your wine collection stylishly and securely like these Florida homeowners will now be able to do!

These gorgeous refrigerated wine cabinets will be installed in a residence in Florida.

A front view of the refrigerated wine cabinets with display shelves and Vintage View wine racks.
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“Hidden Door” Wine Cellar

Posted By on December 16, 2011

This "hidden door" appears to just be wine storage from one side, but opens to a full-sized wine cellar door.

Vigilant Woodworks worked with Shawn Leonard Architects to design this custom “hidden door” for a Southampton, N.Y. residential wine cellar. When closed, the door appears to just be wine storage space but opens to a reveal a 36″ by 84″ wine cellar door. This door swings into the wine cellar and features secure, 32 bottle storage using Vintage View wine racks with closures. The door is made of mahogany wood and is finished with locking hardware and lacquer for a lustrous look.

This is just one example of how Vigilant Woodworks can design a custom wine cellar door or other piece for your wine cellar, which can be incorporated with other kit wine racks and storage elements. The possibilities are endless and the results are amazing!

Thirty-two wine bottles will be securely stored in these Vintage View wine racks with closures.

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Custom Hexagonal Wine Cabinet

Posted By on December 6, 2011

Vigilant Woodworks craftsmen work on the hexagonal cabinet in the shop, pictured unfinished prior to stain and lacquer.

Vigilant Woodworks custom designed and built this hexagonal refrigerated wine cabinet for a hotel in India. Storing 36 bottles, this mahogany cabinet with chestnut and lacquer finish is 48″ by 42″ in size. The cabinet is fully insulated with dual pane, Argon filled glass and features Vintage View wine racks for storage. Wine will be stored at a consistent temperature in the cabinet’s single zone, which also has a digitally controlled refrigeration system. Finishing touches include standard bar pulls, locks and self catch hardware.

This is just one example of how Vigilant Woodworks can design refrigerated wine cabinets or wine lockers for a variety of applications for both residential and commercial settings. These cabinets are heirloom quality, built right in our New England facility by skilled woodworkers who pay the utmost attention to detail. The quality is visible in the craftsmanship of their work.

Refrigerated wine cabinets and lockers provide quiet, vibration free wine storage without the space needed and the cost of a traditional wine cellar build-out. Vigilant Woodworks can design and build refrigerated wine cabinets to meet your requirements, including built-in or free standing units.

The finished hexagonal cabinet with chestnut and satin lacquer finish getting ready to be shipped to India.

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Cavalier Refrigerated Wine Cabinet & Wine Lockers

Posted By on November 22, 2011

Conditioned wine lockers house individual members' collections in the Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club private dining room.

The Cavalier Golf & Yacht Club in Virginia Beach, VA is now showcasing their wine collection and the collections of their members in a refrigerated wine cabinet and wine lockers from Vigilant Woodworks.

Vigilant worked with Lyall Design Architects of Norfolk, Va. to design and manufacture two distinct wine storage areas. The first was a conditioned wine cabinet installed in the lobby area to house the club’s wine collection. The mahogany cabinet, with a custom finish, blends into the surrounding decor and holds 504 bottles of wine.

HRACRE Award of Excellence for 'Best Interior'

The second half of the project involved designing and building conditioned wine lockers to house individual club members’ collections in the private dining room. Sixty-eight mahogany wine lockers, each holding 16 bottles, were installed for this purpose.

This project was recognized by the Hampton Roads Association for Commercial Real Estate (HRACRE) with an Award of Excellence in the ‘Best Interior’ category. Vigilant enjoyed working with Lyall Design Architects on this highly successful project and hear the members at Cavalier are really enjoying the cabinets and lockers!

 

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