Hal Martin

Taonga Boxes Carved From Native Timber

Hal Martin's beautiful wooden boxes are handcrafted from a wide variety of stunning timbers. His designs are intentionally simple and minimal, allowing the natural beauty and carefully selected grain of the wood to take centre stage.

Each box is individually handmade, which means there may be small imperfections either from the hand-finishing process or natural features in the timber itself, such as knots or whorls in the grain. These are not flaws, but rather part of the unique character and charm of each piece.
The finish is a blend of shellac, Danish oil, and hard furniture wax, giving the boxes a soft, rich sheen. Nearly all of the timber used by Hal is re-purposed, sourced from old furniture or demolition materials.

Hal Martin's beautiful wooden boxes are handcrafted from a wide variety of stunning timbers. His designs are intentionally simple and minimal, allowing the natural beauty and carefully selected grain of the wood to take centre stage.

Each box is individually handmade, which means there may be small imperfections either from the hand-finishing process or natural features in the timber itself, such as knots or whorls in the grain. These are not flaws, but rather part of the unique character and charm of each piece.
The finish is a blend of shellac, Danish oil, and hard furniture wax, giving the boxes a soft, rich sheen. Nearly all of the timber used by Hal is re-purposed, sourced from old furniture or demolition materials.