Photo Credit: Ron Lentz
Modern Leopardwood & Walnut Men’s Valet Box
Asking Price: $189 (price as of 2019; item no longer available)
Pros:
-Striking is the watchword for this Leopardwood veneer and Black Walnut men’s valet box by the master woodworker Ron Lentz. The interior is divided into three suede-lined compartments that can perfectly accommodate watches, wallets, keys and other personal items.
-This men’s Walnut and Leopardwood valet box measures 15.5 inches (39.4 cm) long by 7.75 inches (19.7 cm) wide by 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) high, giving ample interior room for storage.
-A valet is a dresser-top box used to store a man’s personal accessories, such as his keys, watches, cufflinks, rings, glasses and wallet. A valet can be either a box with a lid, or a deep tray that is open on the top. By keeping all of a man’s personal effects in one place, a valet can really help clean up a cluttered space.
-The body of this men’s valet box is crafted from beautiful Black Walnut, one of North America’s premier cabinetwoods and an expensive wood in its own right.
-The balance of this fine valet is accented with exotic Leopardwood veneer, a valuable tropical hardwood species found in South and Central America.
-Ron Lentz is a gifted, self-taught woodworker based in Midlothian, Virginia. After a successful career in architecture, he transitioned into fine woodworking in the 1990s. Ron’s background and incredible skill are evident in his works, which possess a distinctly architectural sensibility.
-The intersection between the spotted Leopardwood veneer and rich, chocolate-toned Black Walnut in this men’s valet box is truly eye-catching. Impressive visual elements like this are what separate more mundane woodworking from the best of the best.
-I’ve featured Ron’s masterpieces in a previous Spotlight post. They are truly compelling works of art.
-I rarely consider a hardwood box to be an investment, but I’m going to call it here. This men’s valet box is a straight-up investment – it is simply that good.
-The craftsmanship of this men’s valet box is absolutely top-notch. You are not simply buying a box here, but a work of art. As such, I believe that the asking price of $189 is well worth it.
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Cons:
-The Leopardwood used in this box is only a thin veneer. While using solid Leopardwood would be far more desirable (and lavish), it would also be cost-prohibitive given the rarity and expense of the tropical timber.
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