What this construction is
A two-tier box has a removable upper tray sitting above a lower compartment, so a set is shown in layers rather than crowded onto one surface. Lifting the top tray is the second half of the reveal.
Lacquered wood on this construction, specifically
A rigid shell lets the upper tray sit on a machined ledge rather than on a built-up step, so it drops in squarely every time. It is the cleanest two-tier action we make.
Getting the fit right
The upper tray needs a finger recess or a ribbon pull, and the lower compartment has to be deep enough that the tray does not sit on the pieces below it. Both are easy to get wrong on a drawing and obvious on a sample.
The mistake to avoid
A tray with nothing to lift it by is the standard fault. Customers end up tipping the box out, which is the opposite of what a two-tier box is for.
Where it is used
Bridal and gift sets, watch-and-strap sets, and any programme where a customer receives several pieces that should not be seen all at once.
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 lets the upper tray sit on a machined ledge rather than on a built-up step, so it drops in squarely every time. |
Frequently asked questions
Is lacquered wood a good choice for a two-tier box?
A rigid shell lets the upper tray sit on a machined ledge rather than on a built-up step, so it drops in squarely every time. It is the cleanest two-tier action we make.
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 two-tier 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.