Wooden gift boxes are mainly categorized by material into solid wood boxes and MDF/artificial board boxes. Commonly used woods for solid wood boxes include mahogany, rosewood, oak, cherry, walnut, beech, birch, pine, and paulownia. MDF boxes are often surface-treated with paint, paper, or veneer. Due to the high cost of raw wood, plywood and MDF have become common alternative materials.
By usage, wooden gift boxes are widely used for packaging tea, red wine, white wine, cigars, precious metals, health products such as cordyceps/bird's nest, and jewelry (such as necklaces, rings, watches, and jade).
Common box shapes include square, round, diamond, and triangular, with rectangular being the most common. Structural types mainly include top-and-bottom lids, flip-top lids, and drawer-style boxes.
Different woods have different characteristics. For example, walnut is hard and has a beautiful grain but is more expensive; pine is softer but more affordable; bamboo is environmentally friendly but has slightly weaker moisture resistance. When choosing materials, product positioning, budget, and performance requirements such as moisture resistance must be considered.
Early wooden boxes made from engineered wood products such as MDF and plywood may have contained free formaldehyde in the adhesives used. Currently, the industry emphasizes the use of environmentally friendly paints and compliance with relevant environmental standards.
