A rectangular wooden serving board with rounded corners and a dark handle, styled on a dark wood table with a bowl of nuts, cheese slices, and two small glasses of white wine.

Serving Board

Name: Serving Board
Brand: Thos Moser
SKU: SERV26-C
Price: 700.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Serving Board

The Serving Board brings Thos. Moser into the kitchen with an object designed for everyday use. Created through an invitation to our makers to propose an original design, the board was designed and made by Brenda Swett, a Thos. Moser cabinetmaker since 1987. Her design reflects the restraint, purpose, and respect for materials that guide our furniture.

Made from solid cherry with a contrasting walnut handle, every detail serves a function while allowing the natural character of the wood to remain at the center of the design.

Whether used to serve bread, cheese, fruit or a shared meal, the Serving Board is intended to become part of the rhythms of daily life, developing a rich patina with use. It expresses a lasting Thos. Moser belief that well-designed objects should be made to endure and lived with over time.

$700

54 available

SPECIFICATIONS

1"H x 21"L x 11"W

MATERIAL & CARE

Each serving board is finished with food-safe mineral oil to help protect the wood while highlighting its natural character.

A natural finish. Some residual mineral oil may remain on the board or packaging when you receive it. This is normal and can be wiped away with a soft, clean cloth.
Clean gently. After use, wipe clean with a damp cloth and mild soap if needed. Dry immediately with a towel.
Do not soak. Never immerse the board in water or place it in a dishwasher, as excessive moisture can cause the wood to warp or crack.
Serve, don't cut. Designed for serving food. Avoid cutting directly on the surface to help preserve the finish.
Refresh the finish. Reapply a light coat of food-safe mineral oil whenever the wood begins to look dry or dull. Allow the oil to absorb, then wipe away any excess with a clean cloth.
Protect from heat. Do not place hot cookware directly on the board or expose it to prolonged heat or direct sunlight.
Store with care. Store in a dry, well-ventilated area. Standing the board on edge between uses allows air to circulate evenly and helps maintain its shape.

With simple, regular care, your solid wood serving board will develop a rich patina and continue to serve beautifully for years to come.

A serving piece made to furniture standards.

The Serving Board brings the material, joinery, and discipline of Thos. Moser furniture to a smaller object.

The board is cut from a single piece of premium cherry. There are no glue joints across its surface. At one end, a solid walnut handle is fitted by hand with a dovetail joint.

Its scale may be different from our furniture, but the standards are the same.

One Piece of Cherry

Each board begins with a full-width piece of 5/4" cherry, selected individually for grain, color, and character.

Keeping the board in one piece allows the grain to remain uninterrupted from edge to edge. The material is then carefully milled to create a surface substantial enough to remain stable over time while still comfortable to carry and use.

No two boards will be exactly alike.

The Dovetail

The walnut handle is joined to the board with a dovetail cut and fitted by hand.

For generations, the dovetail has been used in fine case furniture because of its strength and precision. In the Serving Board, the joint is not concealed. It is enlarged, placed in full view, and made central to the form.

Structure and ornament become one in the same.

Wooden box with a lid open, revealing light-colored interior.

Designed by Brenda Swett

Brenda Swett has been a Thos. Moser cabinetmaker since 1987.

Brenda works in our case department, making large furniture pieces such as the Dr. White’s Chest, where precisely fitted dovetails are fundamental to the construction of each drawer.

When our makers were invited to propose a design for a serving board, Brenda looked to the language of that work. She enlarged the dovetail she has made throughout her career and made it the defining element of the piece.