What a brooch box has to do
The pin has to be housed under a bar or through a slit so it is captive. Laid loose, a brooch turns and an open pin marks the lining.
The moment it is opened
Brooches are read face-on, so the interior is a pad rather than a well and the piece sits proud when the lid opens.
The mistake we correct most often
Laying the brooch loose on a pad. The pin turns, opens and marks the lining, and the piece arrives at an angle.
Lacquered wood on a brooch box, specifically
A brooch bar sits in the insert, not in the shell, so the pin never touches the lacquer. That keeps the shell perfect over years of use, which is why antique dealers ask for this build.
What varies between versions
A bar the pin passes under, or a slit it passes through. The slit is cleaner to look at; the bar takes a heavier pin.
Why lacquered wood for this
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 |
|---|---|
| Brooch dimensions | Sets the interior |
| Exterior and lining colour | Matched to a reference or swatch |
| Logo artwork | Vector gives the cleanest die or screen |
| Quantity in mind | Shapes what we propose |
| Lacquered wood for this piece | A brooch bar sits in the insert, not in the shell, so the pin never touches the lacquer. |
Frequently asked questions
Is lacquered wood a good choice for a brooch box?
A brooch bar sits in the insert, not in the shell, so the pin never touches the lacquer. That keeps the shell perfect over years of use, which is why antique dealers ask for this build.
How does lacquered wood behave in use?
Dust with a dry microfibre cloth. Polish only with a product made for lacquer.
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.
Can I see it before ordering?
Yes. A physical pre-production sample is made to your specification and the bulk run is held to the sample you approve.
Make your brooch boxes
Tell us the brooch, your brand and the quantity you have in mind. We’ll send photos of our work and one clear, all-in quote.