What this construction is
A flip-top box has a lid hinged at the back with a front lip that tucks down over the face of the base. The tuck holds it closed without a magnet or a catch, so the closure costs nothing and there is nothing in it to fail.
Lacquered wood on this construction, specifically
A rigid shell cannot have a folding lip, so a lacquered flip-top is a hinged lid with a rebated front edge instead. It achieves the same look and it is a different mechanism, which is worth being clear about at briefing.
Getting the fit right
The lip depth is the entire mechanism. Too shallow and the lid lifts in a bag; too deep and the customer has to fight it open, which is the last impression a gift box should leave.
The mistake to avoid
The lip is also the part that wears, because it flexes every time the box opens. In a thin or brittle covering it cracks along the fold within months of daily use, and the fix is the material rather than the design.
Where it is used
Retail and e-commerce where cost matters and the box will be opened a handful of times. It is the cheapest positive closure there is.
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 |
|---|---|
| Piece dimensions | Sets the interior |
| Lacquered wood colour | Matched to a Pantone reference or a swatch |
| Logo artwork | Vector gives the cleanest die or screen |
| Lacquered wood on this construction | A rigid shell cannot have a folding lip, so a lacquered flip-top is a hinged lid with a rebated front edge instead. |
Frequently asked questions
Is lacquered wood a good choice for a flip-top box?
A rigid shell cannot have a folding lip, so a lacquered flip-top is a hinged lid with a rebated front edge instead. It achieves the same look and it is a different mechanism, which is worth being clear about at briefing.
How does lacquered wood wear on this construction?
Dust with a dry microfibre cloth. Polish only with a product made for lacquer.
Can it be made in our colour?
Yes — the lacquered wood is matched to a Pantone reference or a physical swatch, and confirmed on a sample.
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 flip-top 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.