Winners of the 25th Annual Box and Container Show

Northwest Fine Woodworking annually invites the finest craftspeople and artists to contribute to this show. Each year we are delighted by the variety and diversity of the entries we receive. This year was no exception- we had over 80 boxes and containers in the show. Over 300 of our customers voted for their favorite box for the People's Choice Award. Congratulations to all of the winners!
1st Place- "The Medina Box" by Curtis Erpelding
2nd Place- "Life Finds a Way" by Jim Christiansen
3rd Place- "Cd Case" by Tim Larcher
People's Choice- "Spiral Jewelry Box" by Brian Thorp

The Medina Box- Curtis Erpelding

 

The Medina Box
by Curtis Erpelding
Macassar Ebony, Aluminum
Size:16" x 10.5" x 5" closed
SOLD
The Medina Box- Curtis Erpelding
This large locking box featured a sliding opening lid with many compartments and a mirror. Beautiful design, construction and functionality made it the First Place winner of this year's show.

Spiral Jewelry Box-Brian Thorp


Spiral Jewelry Box
by Brian Thorp
17" x 17"
SOLD

This large carved head spiraled open to reveal multiple layers of compartments. A customer favorite easily winning the people's choice award.

Life Finds a Way-Jim Christiansen


Life Finds a Way
by Jim Christiansen
Redwood burl, Ebony
6.5" x 5"
SOLD

This vessel was turned and carved from highly figured wood. The mix of organic elements and symmetrical design added to it's appeal and it won 2nd place.

CD Case-Tim Larcher
CD Case
by Tim Larcher
Cherry, Birdseye Maple
21.5" x 10" x 8"
SOLD

The meticulous craftsmanship, wood selection and design won this box 3rd place in our competition.