Hekman Walnut Burl & Oak Silverware Flatware Chest With Side Slides

Details

Description

A finely proportioned silver flatware chest by Hekman, crafted with an oak case and richly figured walnut burl drawer fronts. … Read more A finely proportioned silver flatware chest by Hekman, crafted with an oak case and richly figured walnut burl drawer fronts. Raised on elegant Queen Anne legs, the chest offers three graduated drawers for flatware storage, with classic brass hardware and traditional key escutcheons. The case is enhanced with pull-out side slides, a thoughtful historical detail originally intended as auxiliary surfaces during entertaining—useful for staging serving pieces, handling silver, or resting linens during service. The warmth of the walnut burl contrasts beautifully with the oak frame, giving the piece strong visual presence without heaviness. Practical and well constructed, this is a form that continues to appeal for both its function and its traditional design language.
Handsome and increasingly scarce, this is a piece you’ll use and appreciate for years.

JUNE'S THOUGHTS
I’m drawn to this piece because it solves a problem designers often face: how to introduce storage without adding visual weight. The scale is narrow and elegant, the legs lift it off the floor, and the walnut burl brings just enough pattern to register as a focal point without overpowering a space.
Because the drawers are open and unconfigured, the versatile chest adapts easily beyond the dining room. It works beautifully in dressing rooms, bedrooms, or transitional spaces, where it can store accessories, linens, or personal items while still reading as a refined furniture piece rather than utilitarian storage.

#05201JWH See less