Marlowe Olivewood Serving Set

Marlowe Olivewood Serving Set

Hand-carved in Kenya from wild olivewood, the Marlowe Serving Set brings natural warmth and sculptural detail to the table. Each server is carved from a single piece of olivewood and finished with a distinctive twisted form, then paired with a polished cow-bone handle etched with traditional African linework.

The contrast between richly grained wood and smooth bone gives Marlowe a collected, artisan feel that works just as beautifully for everyday salads as it does for entertaining.

Details
• Set of 2 serving utensils
• Wild olivewood and polished cow bone
• Approx. 10.5” L × 3.5” W × 0.75” H
• Hand-carved and individually finished
• Etched bone handle detailing
• Made in Kenya
• Hand wash only
• Bowl not included
• Natural variations in wood grain, tone, carving, and bone detailing are expected and are part of the handcrafted character

The Brindle Edit

Pair Marlowe with a low ceramic serving bowl, stoneware platter, or simple linen napkins and let the materials do the work. The warm olivewood looks especially beautiful against pale stone, cream ceramics, and darker tabletop pieces.

Artisan Profile

Marlowe is handcrafted in Kenya by artisans working with locally sourced wild olivewood, a material prized for its durability, expressive grain, and naturally warm color. Each server is shaped by hand, including the sculptural twist that gives the set its distinctive profile.

The handles are finished with polished cow bone and etched with decorative linework, adding contrast and individual character to every pair. Because each set is handmade from natural materials, no two will be exactly alike.

Brindle Note

Serving pieces are often the last thing added to a table — Marlowe makes them part of the table itself.