Green in lacquer, specifically
British racing green in lacquer is a heritage specification and it carries real weight. In gloss it reads automotive; in satin it reads as jewellery packaging.
What green does for the piece
A deep green is the traditional alternative to burgundy and it flatters both gold and silver without clearly favouring either. A muted sage reads contemporary and photographs well.
What green shows
Little at forest depth. The risk is the opposite one — under warm shop light a deep green reads as black, the same trap navy has.
Which metals and stones green suits
Yellow gold, silver and pearls. ⛔ Never behind an emerald, tsavorite, peridot or green tourmaline — a green ground takes the colour out of a green stone.
Why lacquered wood
A wood carcass built up in layers of lacquer and polished back to a piano finish. This is the heaviest and most formal thing we make.
Putting your logo on lacquered wood
Lacquer is engraved, or carries an inlaid metal plate. Foil does not bond reliably to a polished lacquer surface.
Cutting the interior in lacquered wood
The interior is a separate lined tray dropped into the carcass, so the lining material is chosen independently of the shell.
Dust with a dry microfibre cloth. Polish only with a product made for lacquer.
What we need from you
| What we need | Why |
|---|---|
| Colour reference | A Pantone number, a swatch or an existing box |
| Piece dimensions | Sets the interior |
| Green in lacquer | British racing green in lacquer is a heritage specification and it carries real weight. |
Frequently asked questions
How does green behave in lacquered wood?
British racing green in lacquer is a heritage specification and it carries real weight. In gloss it reads automotive; in satin it reads as jewellery packaging.
What logo methods suit lacquered wood?
Lacquer is engraved, or carries an inlaid metal plate. Foil does not bond reliably to a polished lacquer surface.
How does lacquered wood wear in use?
Dust with a dry microfibre cloth. Polish only with a product made for lacquer.
Will a green reorder match?
Close, not identical, across dye lots. Order the full quantity in one run, and we keep a retained swatch to match later orders against.
Specify your green boxes
Tell us the piece, your brand and the quantity you have in mind. We’ll send photos of our work and one clear, all-in quote.