Series 500 — Keepsake Boxes

A box, at its simplest, is a quiet form — four sides, a top, and a bottom.

What shapes it beyond that is purpose.

Some are made to hold letters, photographs, or small objects passed from one hand to another over time. Others become jewelry boxes, humidors, ring boxes, or places for things whose value is measured less by cost than by meaning.

Each piece begins with proportion and intention.

The standard keepsake box measures 10” wide by 6” deep and 4” high, though custom dimensions may be created to suit a particular purpose or object. Wood species, personalization, and joinery may all be selected as part of the process.

The joinery itself becomes part of the design.

Mitered corners offer restraint and simplicity. Box joints reveal rhythm and structure. Dovetails speak more openly of the hand behind the work. While advanced joinery is often associated with strength, here it also serves as a visible part of the piece’s character — not hidden, but meant to be seen.

No two boxes will ever be fully alike.

The movement of grain, the contrast between woods, and the marks left by careful handwork are part of what give each piece its quiet individuality.

Made slowly.

Shaped with care.

Series 510 — Framed Keepsake Box

Contrasting hardwood ends frame the body of the box, allowing structure and proportion to become part of the visual design.

Series 520 — Miter Keepsake Box

Clean continuous grain and restrained joinery emphasize simplicity and balance.

Series 530 — Box or Finger Joint Keepsake Box

Visible interlocking joinery creates rhythm, strength, and a more expressive handcrafted character.

Series 540 — Dovetail Keepsake Box

Traditional dovetail joinery shaped slowly and fitted by hand, where the structure itself becomes part of the finished piece.

Standard Specifications

Standard Keepsake Box Size:

10" W × 6" D × 4" H

Available Options

Wood Species

The natural variation of each hardwood contributes to the final character of the piece.

Joinery

Available joinery styles include:

• Mitered
• Box or Finger Joint
• Dovetail

The joinery itself becomes part of the visual design of the box.

Personalization

Names, dates, engraved passages, and custom artwork may be added where appropriate.

Custom Dimensions

Boxes may be custom sized to suit a specific purpose or object.

A Note on Handmade Work

No two pieces will ever be identical. The wandering grain of wood, subtle shifts in tone, and the marks left by careful handwork are not imperfections to be removed — they are part of the character of the piece itself.

Made slowly.

Shaped with care.