Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Men's Valet


When I came home from work, I would pull out my wallet and take off my watch and lay them on the kitchen counter. My wife wasn't too keen on the idea, so they ended up in a drawer, mixed in with paper clips, rubber bands and postage stamps. I wasn't too keen on that idea.



So here is the solution. This box is sturdily built with keyed miter joints and a thick brass pin to act as a hinge for the lid. The edges are rounded and the finish is very smooth. The profile is low enough that I could put it into a dresser drawer if it needed to be out of sight. It's pretty enough that it gets to stay out on the counter.


This one is mahogany. The keys in the corners are rosewood. The bottoms are lined with leather.
The finish is hand-rubbed oil and wax.

Let me know if you like them.

-Evan