This is a custom built walnut shadow box. Made from walnut, with its rich color varying from caramel to dark chocolate, is one of the most beautiful domestic hardwoods. Often mimicked with stain or veneer, true walnut like this will have subtle color gradients that change and deepen with age. Keepsakes, memorabilia, or anything else you can think of can be stored and displayed in these.
Construction
The backing is black velvet over a hard plywood that can be screwed or pinned into, you can choose how you display your items in this box. Each corner is assembled using a miter with splines that add strength and a decorative flair. The door includes a clear acrylic window that won’t shatter if hit or dropped. The hinges and clasp are made of brass. Each box is finished in several coats of Tung oil which deepens the color, and protects the wood.
Material
American Black Walnut grows commonly in North America. Considered a premium hardwood because of availability, demand, and wide variety of highly figured grain patterns. Walnut is rarely uniform in color and will often have streaks of different colored grains.
These boxes are available standard in 3 sizes:
11x10x2 | 16x14x3 | 20x18x4
If you are interested in a custom size or material please contact me, they can be custom made in any size or wood type.
Availability
Each of these boxes is made to order and will typically ship in 1-2 weeks. The box pictured is an example and each will have its own unique variations in grain and color.
Additional Notes
Our products are handmade in our shop using some the best locally purchased domestic and exotic hardwoods. All wood is professionally kiln dried ensuring the ideal moisture level to prevent warping and cracking.
We’re extremely proud of each piece we create, and love seeing them in the hands of others. We know you’ll love it too. But, if for any reason you’re not happy with your purchase we will happy to accept returns within 7 days of receiving it as long as it is unused, less the cost of shipping.