Exotic wood boxes by Jim Sawada, Toronto, Canada

LACEWOOD JEWELRY BOX WITH 1 DRAWER

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This is a one of a series of three mid-sized one-drawer jewelry boxes from a design that I conceived. This box was made from Lacewood and Black Walnut. The other two were Cherry and Zebrawood.

You will find that the interior has ample space for everything, from small to large: earrings, cufflinks, necklaces, watches, even cell phones and PDAs.

The Lacewood selected for this box has a striking grain pattern. A small lacelike pattern flows around all four sides. The top showcases a piece with unusually large rays. The Black Walnut and Redheart add a dramatic flair to this composition.

Notice how the interior of the top is finished as beautifully as the exterior. That takes extra time and material. But, the result is well worth it.

The drawer sides and dividers in the interior are made from solid Cherry wood.

No stains or dyes have been used. The rich colours that you see are the natural colours of the woods, enhanced by the oil and wax.

SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions:

Overall exterior dimensions are about 11.75" x 9.75" x 4.25"

The interior of the upper level is about 9.5" x 7.5" and about 1.25" deep.

The interior of the drawer is about 8.25" x 7.25" and about 1" deep.

Finish:

Interior and exterior are finished with Danish Oil, a penetrating resin. Exterior is further finished with a three-stage wax process, the final stage being carnuba. The resultant finish is smooth, durable, and appealing.

Accent wood:

Black Walnut, Redheart

Exterior:

Tongue & groove joints secure the Black Walnut corners to the Lacewood sides.

Sides are solid 1/2" thick Lacewood.

Base and top panel rails are made of Black Walnut.

Black Walnut drawer pulls.

Top is made of 1/8" Lacewood, bordered with Black Walnut, Redheart and Lacewood, and laminated to both sides of 1/8" 3-ply plywood. This construction not only makes the interior of the top as attractive as the exterior, but also prevents warping of the top.

Interior:

Solid brass quadrant hinges.

Drawer sides and dividers are solid Cherry.

Interior is lined with a luxurious faux suede.