What this construction is
A shoulder-neck box has a base, an inner collar that stands up from it, and a lid that drops over the collar and rests on a visible shoulder. The lid never touches the base wall, so the two can be finished in different materials without the join showing wear.
Lacquered wood on this construction, specifically
A lacquered shoulder is a machined edge, so it is exact and it is unforgiving — the lid must be square or the gap around the shoulder varies visibly. This one is settled on the sample, not the drawing.
Getting the fit right
The collar height decides how positively the lid sits and how far it has to be lifted. A tall collar holds the lid squarely and makes the box feel engineered; a short one is quicker to open and less forgiving of a slightly out-of-square lid.
The mistake to avoid
The visible shoulder is a finished edge on show, and a wrap that is turned unevenly there is the first thing anyone sees. It is the detail to inspect on the sample rather than the interior.
Where it is used
Premium retail where the lid and base are different colours or materials, and any programme where the lid carries the branding and the base is a plain stock item.
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 lacquered shoulder is a machined edge, so it is exact and it is unforgiving — the lid must be square or the gap around the shoulder varies visibly. |
Frequently asked questions
Is lacquered wood a good choice for a shoulder-neck box?
A lacquered shoulder is a machined edge, so it is exact and it is unforgiving — the lid must be square or the gap around the shoulder varies visibly. This one is settled on the sample, not the drawing.
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 shoulder-neck 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.