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Personalised Oak Toy Boxes

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33 reviews for Personalised Oak Toy Boxes

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  1. Michelle Yule (verified owner)

    We are so pleased with this purchase. This is an excellent well made toy box which looks great in both lounge and bedroom. The “hold anywhere hinges” are excellent so no trapped fingers. This is the third product we have bought from this company and once again we are delighted.

  2. steve (verified owner)

    How good is this company?
    The simple answer is very!!! I bought an oak toy box for my child’s first birthday. My husband and I absolutely adore it. Really friendly service and fast delivery.
    I love this company

  3. David & Janet Flaxman (verified owner)

    We ordered the toy box, not for storing toys, but to commemorate our golden wedding. Upon receipt of the order the company immediately telephoned to ensure that they had accurately understood our requirement. We were kept informed of progress and the box was delivered six weeks later.
    The box is made of high quality seasoned oak, sanded and oiled to a smooth finish. All the joints are totally precise and if one runs a finger along the dovetails it is hard to detect the presence of the counter grain. The engraving is also finely chiselled and crisp. Most importantly it is a capacious chest which looks good among the other furniture. Even the packing case was made to a fine tolerance which ensured the safe delivery of the order. For quality craftsmanship and materials with efficient service the price asked was not unreasonable

    Best regards

    David & Janet Flaxman

  4. G D (verified owner)

    Hi Davina,

    Just to say I ordered the toy box at the Country living show last week. Such a lovely stand and fabulous gift ideas. I am definitely a customer for life! Also wanted to say how friendly, lovely and charming the ladies were on your stand. So helpful.

    Best wishes,

    G D

  5. Michelle (verified owner)

    Hello Davina and Ben.

    Well, my husband and I finally opened the toy boxes on Saturday night – and they are . . . absolutely perfect.

    I can’t tell you how happy I am with the way they have turned out – I almost burst into tears, knowing that our children
    will take these gorgeous boxes and our love through life with them.

    Ben, I was a little worried about the size of the names on the front, because we didn’t 3D model it first, but you were right
    you do know what you are doing and the names are bang on the right size.

    Thank you so much for you time, love, interest and attention to detail that you have put into these incredible toy boxes.

    Basically, I am over the moon.

    Thank you.
    Michelle

  6. Michelle (verified owner)

    Thank you for the perfect toy box. I have shown all my friends.

    Thanks
    Michelle

  7. Katherine & Steve (verified owner)

    Dear Ben,
    Our beautiful oak toy box for Emma arrived this afternoon – to say we are pleased with it is an understatement.
    On opening up the transit case , which in itself was a piece of engineering, the aroma of oak was delightful, and then – WOW – the box itself!
    Emma’s name carved into the front face, the grains, and colours of the wood – stunning. The dovetail joints of the corners, and then the lid with the elegant slow close hinges.
    Your craftsmanship is superb ,and my wife and I are thoroughly delighted with what will become a family heirloom for sure. We are pleased to tell you that we are expecting to become grandparents again, so order No.2 will be on it’s way sometime next year, all being well.
    If anybody is considering buying a box from Ben – my advice is to go for it – you will not be disappointed – in fact you’ll be delighted!

    Kind regards – Katherine and Steve, Canterbury.

  8. Clare (verified owner)

    Just wanted to say that my toy box arrived safe and sound this morning and I’m so pleased with it. It really is a lovely piece of furniture!

    Regards,

    Clare

  9. April and Garreth (verified owner)

    We wanted to buy our daughter a beautiful present for her christening which she could keep for years to come. Thanks to “make me something special” her personalised oak toy box really is the perfect gift.

    The quality of the toy box is absolutely fantastic and the design which has been engraved onto the lid is incredibly impressive and very special to us. We really wanted some bows on the lid that looked like they were tied with ribbons. The team were more than happy to help us with our request and the finished engraving is more beautiful than we imagined.

    From beginning to end the service has been incredible and I have never before experienced such wonderful customer service, always very helpful with nothing being too much trouble, quick to reply to emails and great at keeping us updated on the progress of the toy box.

    We couldn’t be happier with Rosie’s toy box and we are very thankful to everyone at “make me something special”. If you want a fabulous present for someone special – look no further!

    Thanks again,

    April and Garreth

  10. Paul (verified owner)

    Ben

    I want to send a really big thank you for the quality of your service and the remarkable quality of your product. We were looking for a lifetime gift for newly arrived grandson, George. The beautiful toybox, constructed to highest standard, with fine finishing, detailing and engraving perfectly fitted our needs.
    The intriguing question is the variety of functions it will fulfil over time as this beautiful object will last and last ! How refreshing these days to find an object truly built to endure.
    Again we are most grateful for your craft.

    Many thanks.

    Paul

  11. Michelle (verified owner)

    Hello Ben.

    I wanted to finally email you and thank you for Jasmines toy box which is beautiful and the Christmas boxes
    that you make for my entire family.

    They arrived in time for the packers to pack us off to Australia (yes, it is as fabulous as everyone says.)

    Now, I am here there are a thousand other things I would have liked to buy, so I suspect you won’t have heard
    the last of me.

    Many thanks
    Michelle

  12. Christopher (verified owner)

    Dear Ben,

    A belated email to let you know that the toy box arrived safely and unscathed and looks great.

    We are really pleased with it, and number one son also seems to like it!

    Thank you for all of your help,
    Best regards,
    Christopher

  13. Alex (verified owner)

    Hi Ben

    We have received the lid now and are extremely happy with the toy box! Thank you so much!

    Kind regards
    Alex

  14. Ben & Davina (verified owner)

    Thank you

    Box absolutely perfect

    Kind regards

    Nicola

  15. Ben & Davina (verified owner)

    Ben,

    The toy box arrived in one piece and the TNT driver was very helpful in the delivery. The item surpasses how good we thought the toy box would be. Absolutely superb quality, this will sit pride of place in our sitting room for our little boy and our family to enjoy for many years.

    Thank you for your help and excellent service

    Jonathan

  16. H (verified owner)

    Hi Ben

    Just to let you know that the toy box arrived safely and looks fabulous.

    Thank you so much I am thrilled with it.

    Take care

    H

  17. Louise (verified owner)

    Hi Ben

    Just wanted to let you know that the toy box arrived and my sister is really happy with it. She is especially impressed with the safety hinges!

    Kind regards
    Louise

  18. Lorna (verified owner)

    Hi there. Box safely arrived thank you. I am delighted with it!

    Best Wishes

    Lorna

  19. Natalie (verified owner)

    Hi Ben,

    Toy box received today and it’s absolutely perfect! So happy, thank you very much!!!!

    Regards

    Natalie

  20. Ben & Davina (verified owner)

    Hi Davina,

    Just to let you know that the box I ordered arrived today and it is gorgeous!!
    I am sure my son will love it when I give it to him for his birthday on Sunday.
    Thank you so much for getting it to me on time.

    Warmest regards,
    Aryati

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    Davina (verified owner)

    Hi Ben,
    Just a quick e-mail to say toy box has arrived with no issues. We are really pleased with it, it is very nice thank you.
    Kind Regards
    Claire

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    Davina (verified owner)

    Just received our Toy Box and it is superb !

    Thank you so, so much – I love it.

    Ellen x

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    Davina (verified owner)

    Ben,
    We received the toy box on Friday and it is amazing. We absolutely love it.
    Thank you so much for your help and incredible craftsmanship.
    If we have a second child, we will be in touch again….
    Thanks
    David and Kirsten

  24. Client Review

    Hello Ben,
    Many thanks for the toy box made for my grandson Thomas which I collected on 15th June. I am very pleased with it!
    Kind regards,
    Sue

  25. Client Review

    Dear Ben,

    Just to let you know the Toy Box arrived as promised today, It’s absolutely stunning.

    Merry Christmas.

    Deborah

  26. Client Review

    Hello,
    I just wanted to thank you for the beautiful items you made for me especially the toy box for my grandson.
    Your products are made with such loving care and just a joy to own.
    Thank You.
    Kind Regards
    Joan

  27. Mike

    Hi Ben,

    Just wanted to say it arrived on Friday, and it looks fantastic.

    Those carvings are great, there’s so much detail on the sides I’m really impressed.

    Thanks for everything, it was the right choice.

    Mike

  28. Client Review

    Message for BEN.

    Thank you so very much for the above delivery.
    TOYBOX FOR CHARLIE arrived and looks absolutely fabulous.

    Thank you so very very much.

    Best Wishes

    Katherine

  29. Luke

    Hi Ben,

    Just a quick one to show our thanks & appreciation for Lilly’s toybox.

    We’re absolutely delighted with it and Lilly loves it. A very fitting 1st birthday present!

    Thanks again,

    Luke

  30. Client Review

    Hello Ben,
    Just wanted to let you know that the toy box arrived today. It’s beautiful!
    Thanks,
    Elisa

  31. Client Review

    Hello Ben.

    I do hope that you are having a lovely weekend!

    Just to please let you know that our beautiful box arrived yesterday. It fits absolutely perfectly! We are just so happy.

    The quality of your work is superb. We are really looking forward to purchasing from you again in the future.

    Thank you once again. All the very best for now.

    Nichola

  32. Jayne

    Thankyou Ben

    Second toybox I’ve bought from you
    absolutely beautiful 😊

    Jayne

  33. Joan

    Thank you again for supplying me with your wonderful Toy Box.
    This is the third one I have ordered for each of my grandchildren . Something they will have for life.

    Kind Regards
    Joan

Finish: Superior Danish Oil

Aftercare: Product maintenance is very important. We recommend you continue to treat your product with Danish oil or similar timber treatment oil to protect the timber and stop it drying out. This will also help to prevent staining, discolouration, cracking and warping.

About Timber: Natural timber is always want to move. It’s going to expand and shrink as the temperature and humidity changes in your home and outside, rest assured it won’t change drastically. Small hairline splits may occur as your product ages, this is completely normal and is regarded as part of the timbers natural beauty. As the seasons change you may see some movement in your product, again this is completely normal.

Do not store your product outside, in a garden shed or a garage.

If you need any help or advise on how to maintain your product please contact us or consult your care guide.

Design & Made: Handmade to order in the UK

Materials: Made from Solid English Oak

Dimensions:

Standard – 50cm tall x 40cm deep x 80cm wide

XLarge – 60cm tall x 50cm Deep x 100cm Wide

Additional info: Our toy boxes come fitted with soft close hinges as standard. These hinges can be adjusted by Allen key to change the speed at which the lid closes.

Toy boxes will also come with the kick-board fitted to the front and sides as well as side cutout handles.

Standard – 50cm tall x 40cm deep x 80cm wide

XLarge – 60cm tall x 50cm Deep x 100cm Wide

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Product Description: Personalised Oak Toy Boxes

MakeMeSomethingSpecial’s world famous oak toy boxes – as made for Prince George for his first Christmas.

The perfect gift for your Child or Grandchild. If you are looking for a high quality engraved oak toy box for storing your children’s toys, there is no equal to our handmade wooden toy boxes. MakeMeSomethingSpecial’s personalised oak toy chests are simply stunning! Every single one is handmade from beginning to end, to order right here in the UK in our Hampshire workshop. Every element of these toy boxes is built to absolute perfection. You will not find a children’s toy box created with this much care and attention to detail anywhere else in the world. This is the perfect long lasting gift for a Child’s 1st Birthday, Christening or Christmas present.

Order Our Personalised Oak Toy Box

About our engraved toy boxes: As a company that specialises in hand-crafting personalised wooden gifts, these children’s wooden toy boxes are something we’re very proud of. We have been constructing personalised wooden toy boxes for many years now and strive to be the very best manufacturer of luxury children’s wooden toy chests on the planet.

We spent a considerable amount of time researching and perfecting our construction techniques to create an oak toy box that will blow you away once it arrives at your door. We only use the best possible timber the world has to offer when creating them. Due to this approach to design and build these quality children’s toy boxes, we were commissioned to make one for Prince George for his first Christmas.

Every element of these personalised wooden toy chests has been thought through with precise detail. This ensures the final result is nothing less than perfect. The toy box is made to a generous size ideal for toy storage, they will make a perfect addition to a child’s playroom, nursery or your lounge. If you want a classic wooden toy box that is built to last a lifetime, these personalised oak toy boxes are nothing less than perfect.

Choose a Size:

Our solid oak engraved toy boxes are available in 2 size. Standard – 50cm tall x 40cm deep x 80cm wide, or our XLarge Toy box – 60cm tall x 50cm Deep x 100cm Wide. Bespoke sizes are available on request, please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Personalise your oak toy chests:

Front Face: The front face of your toy box comes with your choice of words or lettering. Ideal for children’s names, a date of birth or just simply – ‘TOYS’, whatever you desire. You have up to 50 characters on the front face included in the price.

Lid Engraving: You can add further engraving under or on top of the lid of your toy chest. Ideal for family favourite sayings, special favourite story quotes, special messages for your child or grandchild to always and read and remember. There are several engraving character amounts to choose from all depending on how much lettering you want carved. Please note: You will have to upgrade to the oak lid in order to add the lid engraving.

Carved Motifs:

You have the choice to include beautiful carved motifs to go along side the engraving. Take a look at our images to see these stunning carvings on some of our previously made oak toy boxes. Choose from either:

  • 6 Carved Stars
  • 6 Carved Bows
  • Bunny Rabbit
  • Teddy Bear
  • 4 Butterflies
  • 3 Ladybirds
  • 4 Planes
  • 4 Honey Bees
  • Unicorn
  • Ivy Corner Borders
  • Tree Branch & Birds
  • A Steam Train
  • Japanese Maple Tree

 

Safety Hinges:

All oak toy boxes come with our high quality soft-close safety hinges. However, these can be upgraded to our state of the art “Hold anywhere hinges”. These hinges allow your toy box lid to stay put wherever you leave it.

Dimensions:

Standard – 50cm tall x 40cm deep x 80cm wide

XLarge – 60cm tall x 50cm Deep x 100cm Wide

Estimated Delivery Time:

As these wooden toy boxes are made completely by hand, they can take 4-6 weeks to complete. Please be aware this can change daily. If you require an item to be made by a specific date please contact us.

Please Note:

All engravings are in capitals. For lower case lettering, this can be requested at time of order. Please add this to the note section at checkout or you can contact us via email or phone. All sizes are approximate.

Personalised Wooden Toy Boxes – Bespoke Sizes and Designs

We can custom build an oak toy box to order using your own dimensions. As all of our wooden toy boxes are made from scratch from the ground up, alterations are easy for us. You also have the freedom to customise what you have written and what you want engraved. Be it a fairy, an angel, toy soldiers, a fire breathing dragon – whatever your heart desires. We’re always up for a challenge and like nothing more than to turn your vision into reality. Take a look at our bespoke toy boxes page to see what other customers have ordered: Bespoke wooden toy boxes

 

Recent Customer Reviews:

Dear Ben,

Our beautiful oak toy box for Emma arrived this afternoon – to say we are pleased with it is an understatement.

On opening up the transit case , which in itself was a piece of engineering, the aroma of oak was delightful, and then  – WOW – the box itself!

Emma’s name carved into the front face, the grains, and colours of the wood – stunning. The dovetail joints of the corners, and then the lid with the elegant slow close hinges.

Your craftsmanship is superb ,and my wife and I are thoroughly delighted with what will become a family heirloom for sure. We are pleased to tell you that we are expecting to become grandparents again, so order No.2 will be on its way sometime next year, all being well.

If anybody is considering buying a box from Ben – my advice is to go for it  – you will not be disappointed – in fact you’ll be delighted!

Kind regards  – Katherine and Steve, Canterbury.

Hello Davina and Ben.

Well, my husband and I finally opened the toy boxes on Saturday night – and they are . . . absolutely perfect.

I can’t tell you how happy I am with the way they have turned out. I almost burst into tears, knowing that our children will take these gorgeous boxes and our love through life with them. Ben, I was a little worried about the size of the names on the front, because we didn’t 3D model it first, but you were right you do know what you are doing and the names are bang on the right size. Thank you so much for you time, love, interest and attention to detail that you have put into these incredible toy boxes.

Basically, I am over the moon. Thank you. Michelle

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