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Design

Salt boxes

Two small hardwood boxes with pivoting lids, sized for MSG and sugar.

Material
Laminated hardwood
Size
3¼ in square; two heights
Salt boxes

Views

Short box, closed
Short box, closed
Taller box
Taller box
Laminated parts
Laminated parts
Wall and cavity section
Wall and cavity section
Tall box: exploded
Tall box: exploded
Tall box: hero
Tall box: hero
Tall box: section
Tall box: section

Notes

The bodies are built from stacked layers with openings cut through them. The two boxes share a footprint and differ in height.

Each lid pivots on a screw. The design includes a magnet and steel closure at the opposite corner.