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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
Toolz
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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!
Woodhacker
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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
Blake
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posted 547 days ago
This is so cool. Perfect for a kids room.
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SteveKorz
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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) †
GaryK
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posted 547 days ago
That’s a very interesting design. Nice job!
-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.
Kiersten
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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
brunob
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posted 547 days ago
Very nice. Kids like colorful freeform stuff.
-- Bruce from Central New York
Jarrod Zion Murphree
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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
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darryl
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posted 547 days ago
great looking box.
I like the child name theme you have for your products.
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Scott Bryan
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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.
Sef
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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!
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ND2ELK
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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
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maharg
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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