Wooden Gift and Wine Boxes: Sizes and Construction
Key considerations when choosing the size and construction of a wooden box for a gift or wine bottles.
Purpose and contents determine the construction
A wooden gift or wine box should be designed around the contents it will carry — from a single bottle to a set of several products. The internal dividers, depth and closing method depend directly on the shape and weight of the contents.
Typical sizes for bottles
Single-bottle wine boxes usually follow standard bottle dimensions with some extra tolerance for soft padding or dividers. For sets of two or more bottles, the interior is split with dividers that prevent bottles from touching each other during transport.
Construction options for closing
Common options include a hinged lid, a sliding lid, or a separate lid that simply sits on top. The choice depends on how often the box will be opened, the desired visual effect, and whether the recipient will reuse the box after its initial purpose.
Interior layout and dividers
- Fixed dividers for a set number of bottles or products
- A cut-out bed shaped to fit the contents snugly
- Removable dividers for boxes with variable contents
- Extra space for an accompanying card or label
Material and surface finish
Wooden gift and wine boxes are made from dried wood, and the choice between coniferous and limetree wood depends on the desired visual effect — limetree offers a finer, more even surface suited to engraving or a more refined finish.
Personalising the box
The shape, internal division and surface finish can be tailored to a specific product or branding, with details agreed individually according to the client's requirements.
Order a box to your specification
We make wooden gift and wine boxes to custom order based on the number and type of bottles or products. Browse our box catalogue and describe your contents to receive a quote with suitable dimensions.