Gretl Floral Iron Christmas Storage Box with Lid - Gold

Gretl is an iron storage box with a lid, made for Christmas and finished in gold lacquer. Its four sides are cut right through in an openwork pattern of floral rosettes set between small geometric squares, so light passes through the metal and whatever you keep inside shows faintly between the petals. On top, a lift-off lid carries a bow-shaped metal detail, so the whole box reads like a wrapped present. It measures 25cm long, 15cm wide and 15cm tall and weighs 0.66KG, which makes it a mid-sized box: large enough for a handful of baubles, small enough to sit on a shelf without crowding it.

On a mantelpiece among candlesticks and greenery, or on a console table in the hall, it brings a gold accent that catches the light from a lamp or the fire. Through the rest of the year it earns its keep as storage: glass ornaments, ribbon, gift tags or a string of beads all fit neatly, and the lid keeps them together in one place. It also makes a gift box that becomes part of the gift, a good choice for anyone who loves to decorate early and pack away carefully.

Body and lid are both 100% iron, with a lacquer finish over the gold. Lacquer seals a metal surface, and here the gold has a brushed, slightly aged look, with darker tones in the recesses of the pattern and along the edges of the lid. The lid lifts straight off rather than hinging, which makes filling and emptying easy. Because the sides are pierced, it suits pieces too large to slip through the openings better than loose small items. For styling, let it be the one gold piece among reds and greens, or fill it with pine cones and dried foliage for a display that needs no tidying away.

What is the Gretl box made of?

It is made of 100% iron, body and lid alike, and finished with a gold lacquer that has a brushed, slightly aged look.

How big is the box?

It is 25cm long, 15cm wide and 15cm tall, and it weighs 0.66KG, so it sits comfortably on a mantelpiece, shelf or console table.

Does the lid come off?

Yes. The lid lifts straight off the box rather than hinging, and a bow-shaped metal detail sits on top of it, so the box looks like a wrapped present.

Can small things fall through the sides?

The sides are openwork, cut through in a floral and geometric pattern, so very small loose items could slip through. It is best for ornaments, ribbon and larger pieces.

Can I use it as a gift box?

Yes. It makes a gift box that stays useful after the present is opened, and it is equally at home holding Christmas decorations once the season is over.