Hand-Chiseled Organic Black Walnut Toy Chest / Sculptural Bench

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This sculptural toy chest is hand-crafted from solid American black walnut and conceived as a quiet, organic contemporary object—equally at … Read more This sculptural toy chest is hand-crafted from solid American black walnut and conceived as a quiet, organic contemporary object—equally at home in a refined living space as it is in a child’s room.

The form is intentionally softened and gently contoured, with subtle convex faces and flowing radii that allow the piece to read as a single carved volume rather than a conventional box. The exterior surfaces are finished with restrained, hand-chiseled texturing—quiet, irregular facets that catch light softly and reveal the human hand without appearing rustic or decorative.

Constructed entirely from solid walnut, the chest features a thick sculpted lid with concealed soft-close hinges and an integrated safety stay, allowing it to function safely as both a storage piece and a low bench. Interior surfaces are carefully radiused for touch and use, with the base lined in natural wool felt. A recessed undercut base creates a subtle floating shadow, giving the piece visual lightness despite its substantial mass.

Finished in a hand-rubbed natural oil and wax, the walnut retains its depth, warmth, and tactile character, with visible grain movement and gentle tonal variation throughout.

Designed to transcend category, this piece functions as storage, seating, and sculptural furniture—meant to age gracefully and remain in the home long after its original purpose evolves.

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-Solid American black walnut
-Hand-chiseled exterior texture
-Sculpted organic form
-Concealed soft-close hinges with safety stay
-Natural oil and wax finish
-Wool-felt–lined interior
-Suitable for use as toy chest or bench

Condition: New, handcrafted
Origin: Handmade in the United States
Designer: Westland Studio See less