What this construction is
A window box has a clear panel set into the lid, so the piece is visible without the box being opened. It changes what the packaging is for — the box becomes part of the display rather than something that hides the piece until the sale.
Lacquered wood on this construction, specifically
A rigid shell takes a rebated aperture with the panel sitting flush rather than behind the surface, which no wrapped box achieves. It is the most precise window we make and the most expensive.
Getting the fit right
The aperture has to frame the piece, not the interior. An opening cut to the box rather than to what sits in it shows a lot of lining and a small piece lost in the middle of it, which is worse than no window at all.
The mistake to avoid
The clear panel is the part that scratches, and it scratches in storage before it ever reaches a customer. An interleaf between boxes in the carton is what prevents it, and it has to be asked for.
Where it is used
Self-service retail, online fulfilment where the box is opened on camera, and any counter where stock is browsed rather than brought out by an assistant.
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 takes a rebated aperture with the panel sitting flush rather than behind the surface, which no wrapped box achieves. |
Frequently asked questions
Is lacquered wood a good choice for a window box?
A rigid shell takes a rebated aperture with the panel sitting flush rather than behind the surface, which no wrapped box achieves. It is the most precise window we make and the most expensive.
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 window 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.