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Owyn Toy Box

Project by Kiersten posted 548 days ago 762 views 6 times favorited 13 comments Add to Favorites Watch

Sold on “Mod Mom Furniture”: http://www.modmomfurniture.com

The Owyn Toy Box is a modern organic-style storage piece designed for kids ages 2-5. It has two easy lift-off lids that are made for little hands to lift off and place back like a puzzle. The toy box is separated into two convenient compartments under individual leaf lids. Miller dowels are used to ensure strong joints. Hand cut, hand drawn veneer applique serves as the branch for the leaves. Mid-century style, tapered legs.

-- Kiersten, Los Angeles, www.modmomfurniture.com


13 comments so far

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Toolz

307 posts in 639 days


posted 548 days ago

Kiersten what a great idea the lift off tops. My nephew was killed 40 years ago by a hinged toy box lid that had no safety features to keep it in an open position.

-- Growing older but not up!

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Woodhacker

1145 posts in 620 days


posted 547 days ago

Kiersten, nice idea for the lids. I like the inlaid branches. The style and color will make it attractive to kids…and if they’re attracted to it maybe they’ll use it more.

-- Martin, Kansas

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Blake

2760 posts in 771 days


posted 547 days ago

This is so cool. Perfect for a kids room.

-- Check out my new website! http://www.blakeweberwoodworking.com

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SteveKorz

2030 posts in 610 days


posted 547 days ago

Yeah, this is some seriously fun funtiture! I bet the kids love this! Great job again!

-- As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17) †

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GaryK

9533 posts in 885 days


posted 547 days ago

That’s a very interesting design. Nice job!

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

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Kiersten

39 posts in 549 days


posted 547 days ago

Thanks everyone! This one is selling like hotcakes (mostly shipping to NYC and San Fran)! I’m actually building two of these this week to ship out on Saturday. It’s one of my favorites to build but I have to say, after building one to two a week over the past two months, I’m very excited to have the Bertie to build next week. I’m on Owyn overload.

-- Kiersten, Los Angeles, www.modmomfurniture.com

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brunob

1473 posts in 1066 days


posted 547 days ago

Very nice. Kids like colorful freeform stuff.

-- Bruce from Central New York

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Jarrod Zion Murphree

348 posts in 620 days


posted 547 days ago

This is my favorite. I love the wrap-around effect with the veneer, andt the way the foliage stands proud of the top.

Neato.

Regards, JM

-- Jarrod, Taos, NM http://jzmurphree.wordpress.com/

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darryl

1393 posts in 1223 days


posted 547 days ago

great looking box.
I like the child name theme you have for your products.

-- www.darrylmasterson.com ~ www.darrylmasterson.etsy.com

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Scott Bryan

20725 posts in 718 days


posted 547 days ago

Kiersten,

This is a beautiful toy box that combines appearance, design and functionality. Well done.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

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Sef

97 posts in 547 days


posted 547 days ago

Kiersten, I love this. My niece would be all over it, and in it. In fact, I think you guys are missing an alternative use for it – a great hide and seek spot!

-- I may not know a lot, but at least I know that I don't know.?.?. I think. http://chathampenworks.com/

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ND2ELK

6209 posts in 670 days


posted 546 days ago

Hi Kierten

Great toy box! Your inlays and lid design really give your pieces a nice touch. Thanks for posting.

God Bless
tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

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maharg

33 posts in 355 days


posted 352 days ago

Hello Kiersten! Good move from the corporate world to the wood world, your talent is quite a refreshing change. Good to see the gals giving the guys a run for their money!! Do you router a groove in the box, then fit the inlay? Just curious how you do it? thanks again, everything looks great!!

steve, victoria, bc, canada

-- Steve, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

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