Awesome Anniversary Gifts For Men: Decorated Wooden Chests
Handcrafted wooden chests or accessory boxes are great anniversary gifts for men who collect keepsakes & memorabilia. Knickknacks that have been carefully collected throughout the years are good to store in boxes of different wood species that have different textures, colors and smell. You will learn in this article the different types of materials and decors used in making unique boxes for collectors.
Wooden boxes are not only different in terms of the specie & decor but also from the intricacy of form and design. A small pirate chest reminiscent of the actual one is a good example of a ‘treasure within a treasure’. Any man would like to showcase all his prized possessions which include that of the pirate chest, that because of its rich history, is considered a trophy.
There a lot of embellishments that are used to adorn these wooden chests. In order to inculcate the masculinity of the product, leather bands or clasps are used to close it. Brass hinges are decorative elements that add drama, appeal & antique feel to the merchandise.
To form the “ear” of the chest, elegant iron & brass handles are used which are seen beautifully carved with special motifs. Another material that is used for the handle is a thick raffia or abacca rope that is treated with a special varnish to improve its elasticity and waterproofing capabilities. Although ear-shaped handles are often seen in majority of wooden chests, there are also other types of handles that catch a collector’s keen eyes; these are circular and recessed handles.
The most prominent design element found on a wooden chest are the pieces of wood veneered at the top of the lid, which is called marquetry. Patterns that exhibit some favorite manly themes will win his favor. Some examples of a popular wood being used in making chests are maple and pine because it exhibits a fine & lighter hue.
Cedar is chosen for its unique characteristics: its scent and bug repellent capabilities, which makes it ideal to use for storing fabric pieces. Another type of popular wood is Mahogany that possesses unique wood grains that are used to create chests with ribbon grained characteristics. Rosewood & elm are woods that have brown-reddish hue while Burl has a deep brown color.
You can choose from a wide variety of woods and embellishments to get your man the ‘perfect’ wooden chest.
This article was written by Mara Angeline Capili of MarqART Gift Shop. Our jewelry boxes show unique wood grain patterns and colors assembled into beautiful designs of breathtaking beauty. A fine addition to your dressing table or as a gift. Please visit http://www.marqartgiftshop.com to browse & buy exotic jewelry boxes that will give you a lifetime of pleasure!