• Mid-century modern walnut knife block with curved sculptural form, handcrafted from solid American black walnut.
  • Minimalist walnut knife block with smooth curved back and stable countertop footprint.
  • Solid walnut knife block with coopered curved sides and furniture-grade finish.
  • Sculptural mid-century modern knife block in solid walnut, shown from a three-quarter angle.
  • Handcrafted walnut knife block showing five depth-tuned knife slots in a curved mid-century design
  • Roundabout mid-century modern walnut knife block, handcrafted one at a time.
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Mid-Century Modern Walnut Knife Block | Roundabout

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Knife Block | Roundabout

$425.00 USD
$425.00 USD
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Roundabout Knife Block

Solid Walnut · Mid-Century Modern Form

Roundabout is a sculptural knife block, handcrafted one at a time from solid American black walnut. Its gently arced silhouette nods to mid-century modern design, while the construction and finish place it firmly in the world of fine furniture.

The curved “bridge” form is coopered, carefully faired, and hand-finished to a soft satin sheen, revealing the deep chatoyance walnut is known for. From every angle, it reads as intentional, balanced, and quietly confident.

This is not a countertop accessory designed to disappear. It’s meant to sit with presence.

Why Roundabout Works

  • Sculptural MCM profile
    A flowing arc that feels architectural without being loud, refined from every view.
  • Knife-first design
    Five depth-tuned slots hold blades securely while keeping cutting edges from contacting the bottom.
  • Stable, grounded stance
    A low, balanced footprint that stays put during everyday use.
  • Real finish work
    Hand sanded to 400 grit and finished with a hand-rubbed, food-safe oil and wax, no plastic feel, no VOCs.

Capacity & Fit

  • Holds 5 knives
  • Accommodates blades up to 8″ (chef’s knife)

Dimensions (approx.)

  • 10.5″ tall
  • 4″ footprint width
  • 7.5″ wide at the crown

Materials & Finish

  • Solid American black walnut
  • Hand-rubbed food-safe oil & wax finish (satin)

Care

Wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid soaking or standing water. Refresh occasionally with a light coat of cutting board oil or wax as needed.  Learn more about how we design and build our knife blocks here on our blog.

Roundabout is built slowly, with attention paid to line, proportion, and feel, because the objects you reach for every day should be as considered as the knives they hold.

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