Burr Oak Desk Box
£480.00
Welcome to Fine Handmade Boxes
Ian specialises in creating unique, handcrafted boxes using fine hardwoods and veneers. If you’re looking for a thoughtful gift or a bespoke piece, he’d love to hear from you.
Crafted by Hand, Built to Last
Meet Ian Brodie, the maker behind Fine Handmade Boxes. Working from his small workshop in South Manchester, Ian creates beautifully crafted boxes using traditional techniques and carefully selected hardwoods. Each piece is made with precision, care, and a genuine love for the craft. Whether it’s for watches, jewellery, keepsakes or something unique, these boxes are made to be treasured for generations.
Featured Products
You can find a selection of our finest handmade boxes. Each is crafted with care, precision, and the beauty of natural hardwood.
Magic Box Black and Orange
£435.00
Leopardwood Curved Desk Box
£385.00
Handmade Box Categories
Boxes by Category
Explore our range of handcrafted box types, each made with precision, care, and the finest hardwoods to suit every purpose.
Handmade Desk Boxes
Desk Boxes
Elegant handcrafted boxes for your finest pens, tools, or documents, designed to elevate any desk or workspace.
Handmade Jewellery Boxes
Jewellery Boxes
Luxuriously crafted to house rings, necklaces, and keepsakes — a perfect blend of beauty and precision.
Handmade Keepsake Boxes
Keepsake Boxes
Cherish memories with a handmade keepsake box, beautifully built to last for generations.
Handmade Miscellaneous Boxes
Miscellaneous Boxes
Unique one-of-a-kind creations, meticulously handmade for items that deserve something truly special.
Handmade Trinket Boxes
Trinket Boxes
Delicate yet durable, each trinket box is a refined piece of craftsmanship for life’s little treasures.
Handmade Watch Boxes
Watch Boxes
Bespoke hardwood watch boxes, tailored to showcase and protect your treasured timepieces in timeless style
Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve put together answers to some of the most common questions we’re asked about our handmade boxes, ordering process, and materials. If you don’t see what you’re looking for here, feel free to get in touch – we’re always happy to help.
It all depends on the design and its complexity and also on the time of year. Typically, a bespoke box takes around 6 – 8 weeks to complete. If you let me know the kind of thing you are looking for, I can give you a guide on the timescale for completion. Boxes pre-ordered from the For Sale gallery can normally be completed considerably faster as they are made to set designs and sizes.
Boxes are packaged in a separate box made from MDF, which needs to be opened with a small screwdriver. They are sent via a courier and usually arrive within two days of despatch.
You can purchase the products online, or you can contact me via email or phone if you’d prefer.
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The basic steps for creating a bespoke box are to decide on the design or style of the box, what timbers we are going to use to create it, how long it is likely to take to complete and the cost. Once this has all been agreed, I will require a 25% deposit payment in order to secure diary space for making your box. The balance payment would then be payable once your box is completed, prior to delivery.
UK mainland delivery costs are calculated at the checkout; please enquire about international delivery rates.