Flatware Chest

Choosing a flatware chest for your silverware can become a long and involved discussion about function over form. That is to say, which is more important? Should it look good? Or should it perform well? Can you have both? Many questions and a long argument in the department store ensues…

This single drawer flatware chest seems to be a nice balance of storing your cutlery and looking good. It holds a full service for 12 with room for additional pieces like serving utensils. It’s made with a nice dark walnut finish (note that they say finish, not made of actual walnut) and has brushed nickel handles. The handles are the main feature for me, carrying a large wooden box of silverware around is not easy as not everyone has a sideboard for easy access for a silverware chest.

In my opinion this is a good balance of function, form and price.

Wallace Dark Walnut Single Drawer Chest, 14.7 Inches

Kathryn Hinton – Silverware Art

Kathryn Hinton’s silverware art isn’t entirely functional but speaks volumes with their various messages. Some of those messages end up stamped right in.

A quote from Kathryn:

“The tableware I make is inspired by components and interconnecting units. My research currently looks at the role of cutlery in different table settings with emphasis on their function as connecting elements.”

Once again as we’ve seen before, this is a work that is not in production but still inspiring.

Visit Kathryn Hinton’s site for more cutlery art

Tree Branch Cutlery

This is from the design program d-Vision and is a wonderful concept. And sadly it currently is only a concept and not for sale.

The idea of interchanging handles could be so much fun and actually be a great camping cutlery set for portability.

Please check out their page for more info on the designer and the program.

Silicone Spatulas for just about everything

This set of three spatulas are made of heat resistant silicone that can handle up to 500 degrees. But be careful as the handles aren’t quite up to that resistance and can melt or break if left in a pot with the handle resting on the edge. I like the blue color with clear handles and the little one is great for spreading peanut butter or Nutella.

They are resistant to stains and odor and just fine in the dishwasher. I’d recommend getting two sets at this price.

Wilton Easy Flex 3-Piece Silicone Spatula Set