I constructed this Valet Box of solid Black Walnut which I hand selected for the beauty of its grain. The Black Walnut is accented by Birdseye Maple splines in the four corners of the box (which also serve to reinforce the joints). The combination of these two hardwoods create a striking piece. This Valet Box is divided into 2 large compartments on either side of the center divider, perfect for storage of smart phones, wallets or keys and 2 small compartments in the center, which is designed to hold smaller items such as cufflinks. This box is as beautiful as it is useful and would be a great addition to any bedroom, entryway or living room. I do not use any stains or dyes when creating my pieces. All colors seen are the natural colors of the wood, which will continue to deepen and enrich over the years. This piece is signed and dated on the bottom. Dimensions: 12"L x 8"W x 2.5"H
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Nick Jones designs and builds one-of-a-kind, custom made, fine furniture and accessories. Intensely focused on product quality, he produces beautiful heirloom quality pieces featuring traditional joinery techniques which are sure to stand the test of time.
Nick spent much of his childhood in both his father’s and grandfather’s workshops learning the art of woodworking. These early years instilled a love of creating and a passion to continue to explore the possibilities the craft had to offer. This deep passion for the craft and respect for the simple beauty found in the natural world, have greatly influenced Nick’s style which is characterized by elegant lines and a balanced use of multiple species of wood.
Carefully selecting each piece of wood used in his creations, Nick focuses on finding unique and interesting grain patterns which can be seamlessly incorporated together to create a quietly satisfying, harmonious piece with subtle grace and unexpected curves.
Nick creates both speculative and commissioned pieces for clients from his shop in San Diego, California. His goal is to build timeless pieces of the highest quality which can be enjoyed by clients and their families for generations to come.
Please contact Nick to discuss commissioning a custom piece for your collection.
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Matt Weaver
For Valet Box | Solid Peruvian Walnut And Birdseye MapleNick's work is beautiful and his photographs are 100% accurate to the product you receive. He ended up not having the same wood we requested but he found a comparable one.
Eric Parra
For Men's Valet & Watch Box | Solid Figured Cherry Trimmed In Wenge AccentsI requested a watch box with a small adjustments to what was displayed. Nick was very accommodating and customized everything to my liking as well as communicating the process along the way. The final product was shipped with such great care; it looked better than the pictures! I couldn't be more pleased with the Nick's work. Well worth your investment.
Kara Bowman
For Floating Mantle | Solid Cherry WoodI could not be happier with the beautiful cherry mantle shelf Nick made for us. We negotiated a custom size and Nick was clear to communicate with. The mantle came when promised and was very well packed for shipping. Most importantly, the workmanship is stunning. I was nervous ordering online from someone I didn't know but I can wholeheartedly recommend Nick's workmanship and professionalism.
Brandon Royals
For Sculpted Men's Valet & Watch Box | Solid Lacewood And WengeNick Jones is a cut above compared to any other seller on the Internet. I have never purchased anything through custommade.com but after this experience I will consider it more often. Never experienced something to be as well maintained and packaged as the watch box I received. Craftsmanship is top notch, photos do not do any justice.
Robert Ryan
For Sculpted Men's Watch & Pen BoxThe final product was beautiful, the photos barely did it justice. I was very happy with the way Nick was able to quickly get in touch with me, and had no problem converting the inside of the box to a jewelry case for my wife, and added a custom plate for the inside. Thanks for your expertise, it was great working with you.
Stacey
For Men’S Valet & Watch BoxWorking with Nick was a no brainer. I needed a very specific piece and with his guidance he was able to help me select the components to create something very unique. He sent me pictures throughout the process and kept me updated at least weekly. His craftsman ship was better than what could be seen in the pictures. I recommend working with Nick if you have the opportunity. My husband loved his gift!