Urban Craftsman Handcrafted Hardwood Valet Box, 12" x 9" Review
Urban Craftsman Handcrafted Hardwood Valet Box, 12" x 9" Feature
- Valet Box is crafted with heirloom-quality hand-polished hardwood sapele, madrone, maple and wenge
- Handsome lid is burled madrone, cut to reveal the wood's swirl, accented with spalted maple center
- Removable tray with pen pocket and felt-lined compartment
- All colors are native to the wood - no stains are used
- 12" wide x 9" deep x 4.5" high; Handcrafted in the USA
Handmade in the USA, the Urban Craftsman Valet Box is handcrafted with heirloom-quality hardwoods. The box is constructed of a single specimen of sapele, assuring perfect color and matching wood grains, while hidden wooden key segments are added to each mitered corner to add strength and durability.
The handsome lid is created from a burled form of madrone, expertly cut to reveal the wood's swirling pattern, and framed in dark wenge wood. The finishing touch is provided by a centralized accent of spalted maple wood.
Within the valet, the bottom is lined with felt fabric for safe-keeping of personal items. A removable upper tray includes a pen pocket and a lined compartment for easy access to keys or coins.
Wood details : Each box is constructed of natural hand-polished sustainable hardwoods and provided with a premium clear finish to protect against scratches and moisture. All coloring is natural - stains are not used. Madrone is native to the Pacific coast of North America and burling (deformed growth, sought after for the unique grain pattern) readily occurs with this wood. Sapele is native to Africa. It is very similar to mahogany with a lighter reddish-brown tint. Although more abundant than mahogany, sapele is selectively harvested to promote sustainable farming. Wenge is a non-endangered African hardwood with a dark, bold color and high strength. Maple is a strong hardwood native to North America with a creamy color. Spalting is a coloration of the maple caused naturally by fungi and sought after by woodworkers.
