Presentation and Gift Wood Boxes

The terms hardwood and softwood relate to a wood's botanical classification and not to the density of the wood.

For example, Balsa, a very light and soft wood that is often used for model making, is, botanically speaking, a hardwood.

Presentation Wooden Gift Boxes

A range of small, circa w150xd90xh65mm, in red meranti with oak insertions. Internally the base can be lined with velvet or leather. Variations available to suit. A starter for those thank you gift ideas.

From £20 each as shown Code:001

Presentation Wooden Boxes

A range of medium sized, circa w200xd150xh65mm, shown here in red meranti and yew. Suitable as small jewellery boxes or to house specific gifts. Internally the base covered with a pseudo velvet. All boxes made to order and to size required.

From £40 each as shown Code:001a

Really Small Wooden Boxes

Small wooden boxes shown crafted in the hardwood amazakoue with oak ends. Lid opens on 2 small brass barrel hinges. Tiny magnets lightly hold the lid closed. Finished with a buffing of hard wax.

As shown external dimensions frontage 105mm, front-to-back 60mm, height 40mm. As shown £20 each. Code:001f

Presentation Wooden Boxes with Lettering

The addition of lettering, where practical, adds to the uniqueness of a box. We can offer handcarved lettering for that traditional look. Handcarved lettering adds approx' £5 per letter to the box price.

or laser engraving for where that extra detail is required. More detail here.

So there's no excuse for not having that poem to your loved one engraved on that gift.

Go on - get personal

Oak Cufflink/Jewellery Box

Cufflink box shown in oak. Top tray lifts out exposing lower compartments. Rare earth magnets hold the lid lightly closed. Finished with a buffing of hard wax. Base of tray and box lined with real leather or cotton velvet as required. Lid inlay strips optional.

As shown: constructed main walls and lid circa 18mm thick solid oak. Dimensions: as shown 275mm frontage, 140mm front to back, 100mm height

From £135. Code 003

Oak Presentation Wooden Boxes

Small presentation boxes in oak with an unlined solid oak base. Circa w150xd90xh65mm. Overlapping lid with small brass barrel hinges and no lid catch. Variations include size, catch, and internal base lining.

From £35 each as shown. Code:001b

Meranti Presenation Wooden Boxes

Small handmade wooden boxes in 12mm thick red meranti hardwood designed as either a stand-alone work of art or as a bespoke container. Shown with barrel-hinged lid. Options include patterned inlay and decorative catch.

Circa 165w x165d x 70h mm. From £45 each as shown. Code:001c

Larger Meranti Presentation Boxes

A significantly more substantial presentation box than those shown above. Constructed from 20mm thick red meranti hardwood with larger barrel hinges that are hidden when the lid is closed. Images show an internal clasp that is again hidden with the lid closed. Options include patterned inlay and an external decorative catch.

As shown: w235mm frontage, 190mm front to back and 90mm height. From £65 each as shown. Code:001d

Dark Meranti Presenation Wooden Boxes

The hardwood 'red meranti' comes in many variations of colours and densities. This presentation style box uses a particularly dark and dense variety of the wood that polishes well to give a silky smooth finish.  The box lid and base are also constructed from solid polished meranti.  With wood this beautiful we don’t line the internal base with any other material.  The lid hinges on 2 so-called brass barrel hinges that are hidden with the lid closed.  A hidden lid clasp gives the box an unadorned look.

As shown: frontage 225mm, front-to-back 180mm, and height 90mm.  Price: from £85 as shown. Laser images from £30. Code:001e

Unique Unusual Gifts

Four individual lids rotate open to reveal a lined sliding tray. Three bold twin-coloured legs allow the box to float. Unique anniversary gifts.

Circa 340w x 180d x 175h mm. From £150 each as shown with sliding tray; £130 without sliding tray. Code:002

Wedding Anniversary Gifts

Wood is the traditional 5th wedding anniversary present and the modern 6th wedding anniversary gift

Quad lid

A quad lid box with circa 20mm thick solid oak walls and lid. Internal base lined with black cotton velvet or real (brown) leather.

As shown: External 200mm square, 115mm height. From £60. Code:002d

Quad lid

More quad lid examples. From left to right:
-- Oak – Internal base lined with brown real leather. External dimensions: circa 225 x 150 x height 100mm. £60.
-- Oak (with inlay) – Internal base lined with black cotton velvet. External dimensions: circa 235 x 145 x height 95mm. £60.
-- Amazakoue (with inlay) – Internal base lined with black cotton velvet. External dimensions: circa 245 x 153 x height 100mm. £80.

Code:002b

Yet more quad lid

A quad lid box can ususally be created in a size and shape to suit; be that square or reactangle, deep or shallow.

Do not hesitate to contact us to discuss your requirements.

Long and Slim

Shown with the box body in oak and a dark reasonably figurative lid in amazakoue. Whilst the lid is moulded to sit atop the box it is further held in place by 4 pairs of small magnets set into the rim and lid. Internal base lined with black cotton velvet. A presentation/jewellery box for bracelets and watches maybe. Sized as required. Add decorative inlay for additional effect or compartments for further functionality.

Shown as 320w x 130d x60h mm. From £50 each as shown. Code:005

Decorative Wooden Pencil Cases

Simple yet elegant decorative small wooden boxes in the style of the traditional pencil case. But not just for pencils; an ideal place to store those smaller personal treasures. Keepsake boxes.

250w x 90d x 70h mm as required. From £40 each as shown. Code:004

Larger Wooden Pencil Cases

Larger version of the pencil case shown in oak with 'comb' corner joints. An alternative design - well suited to comb joints - would be to use contrasting coloured woods for the side and end walls. The internal base could be lined with black cotton velvet, real leather or polished solid wood. Pencil cases need not be plain - let your imagination free.

As shown circa 250w x 100d x 95h mm. From £45 each as shown. Code:004a