What a locket box has to do
A locket is thick and hinged, and it is opened by the customer in the shop. The seat has to take the depth and leave the edge free enough that a fingernail can get under it.
The moment it is opened
Lockets are bought for what goes inside them, so the box is often kept as long as the piece — and it is handed on with it.
The mistake we correct most often
A seat with no clearance at the edge. A locket is opened in the shop, and if a fingernail cannot get under the rim the customer cannot open it in front of you.
Lacquered wood on a locket box, specifically
Lacquer suits lockets because both are objects that get handed on. A rigid shell means the box survives the same handing on, which a wrapped box usually does not.
What varies between versions
A seat that shows the locket closed, or one that holds it open to show the interior. Lockets sold for what goes inside are often shown open.
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 |
|---|---|
| Locket 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 | Lacquer suits lockets because both are objects that get handed on. |
Frequently asked questions
Is lacquered wood a good choice for a locket box?
Lacquer suits lockets because both are objects that get handed on. A rigid shell means the box survives the same handing on, which a wrapped box usually does not.
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 locket boxes
Tell us the locket, your brand and the quantity you have in mind. We’ll send photos of our work and one clear, all-in quote.