The design idea for the Keepsake Polka Box came whilst browsing through popular textile patterns of the 19th and 20th Century, including fleur-de-lis, plaid and camouflage.  Dots are considered to be feminine and demur whereas dark lines and stripes are associated with masculinity.  We have hand-crafted the Polka box to incorporate both masculine and feminine features in such a way as to complement one another. The bold black ebony lines and strong dark grey veneered exterior are softened by the iridescent mother of pearl circles on the box lid top and the shiny circular catch on the lid front. Inside, the box is veneered in creamy sycamore while the base and lid interior are lined in lush lavender faux suede.

The Polka Box is a one-off design that sits elegantly on a bedside table or living-room bookshelf, and can be used for holding jewellery or important documents.

Commission Your Own Keepsake or Jewellery Box

To have your own bespoke box designed and created to incorporate polka dots or other marquetry, please read our Commissions page and then contact us using our website form or telephone + 44 (0)28 90 836 987. The initial design consultation is currently FREE, with no obligation, until the end of June 2020. This includes telephone discussions, emails and computer renders of your box ideas (interior and exterior) for your approval. (Our box commissions start from £600.00 GBP).

Other Ideas

Past commissions include luxury jewelry boxes and vault boxes. Please view our Past Commissions for men’s jewellery boxes and wooden watch boxes. We can also provide bespoke humidor boxes lined in cedar with specialist and personalised hygrometers. Box sizes range from a small ring box or trinket box, to a large keepsake chest which rests on the floor. To view more images of recent commissions please like our Facebook page.