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The True Origin Story of the Brazilian Walnut (Imbuia) Kist The piece known today as a “Brazilian Walnut Kist” is actually a blend of three different cultural histories: Old Norse language, Brazilian hardwood, and South African furniture tradition. 1. The Word “Kist” — A Chest With a Long Journey The word kist comes from the Old Norse word kista, meaning a chest or coffer. As Norse influence spread into Scotland and Northern England, the word became part of their dialects. When Dutch settler