Reed & Barton Flatware Chest

Bought and I am so happy. These sets are beautiful and stylish

Well made, attractive, holds many pieces. I just wish the bottom draw was a bit higher to hold serving pieces better.

Perfect holder for silverware. Love it!

Color of wood was too red

It was a beautiful chest but not at all functional. I put my silverware set in and the lid won't close with knives in it. So if a person wants it simply for decor go for it, but if you actually want to put silverware in and use it I do not recommend. I sent it back(person was very helpful with return) and am currently looking for a better one.

The lid section for knives is too shallow so the lid does not close fully when the knives are stored in the lid.

Good news first: The wood of the flatware chest looks like mahogany & the brass knob appears to be of a nice enough quality for the price. Also, the chest polishes beautifully. The bad news: The interior of the chest is of poor quality in my opinion. The product's description of the lining is misleading as it sounds luxurious, and because of it, I expected more of a velvet-like finish to the "felt" that is supposed to protect the silver from tarnishing. Maybe it does, we'll see. But the lining looks ... I don't know of a better descriptive word than "cheap." Also, that part of the chest which is supposed to support the knives is too shallow. The knives look fine when properly placed. But once the lid is closed and then opened again, all the knives fall out of their holders. So, bottom line, I wish I had paid a little more for a higher quality chest ... one that has a lush lining that compliments the silver that it holds and one that keeps the knives in place.

Perfect for all of my silverware.

I had wished this chest has a latch, and a handle; that's the reason for the 3 stars. But that's my fault I should have read the entire description and pay attention. It holds the flatware well: a set of 12 place setting each with 6pc set (knife, fork, salad fork, spoon, coffee spoon, iced tea spoon), and 8pc of hostess set. That's a total of 68 pieces. It could take additional pieces, but that's when the handle, and latch would be useful to ease transport.

This chest is lovely. I actually bought this and the one with the drawer. I compared both with my silver in each. I realized that the chest without the drawer does not have as much “headspace “ above the knives storage on the lid and I was constantly hitting the top of my knives when I would take them out. that’s a huge no for me. in comparison, the chest with the drawer has approximately 1/4-1/2 inch more room at the top of the knife storage area. This chest without a drawer also does not have any handles and it is very difficult to get a grip on it to pick up and I feared scratching it or worse, dropping it. This is a no for me.