This is not a comprehensive list of everything we’ve tested, just what’s currently available.
The CB2 Bangle Dirty Rose Glass Decorative Bowl is a gorgeous, hefty piece, made from beautifully colored soda glass. At 2 inches tall and 10 inches wide, it’s not quite the right size to serve as a trinket holder. Yet it would be a lovely vessel to hold bigger stuff in your living room, like a TV remote or keys. And some may still be inclined to use it for jewelry. Just note that the stickers on its underside don’t come off easily, and you’ll need to use some Goo Gone to remove the residue.
The Crate & Barrel Cream White Wood Jewelry Box (large and extra large) has a mirror on the underside of the lid, velvet-lined drawers, and a pretty, almost futuristic aesthetic. But due to the magnetic latch system, the lid slams a bit as it closes, and opening it takes just a little more force than I’d prefer. Also, a scrutinizing eye would notice the minor scuffing on the corners and on the bottom; considering this box’s high price tage, I think most people wouldn’t appreciate having to call in an exchange.
The Jona Plastic Storage Box has a beautiful smooth resin finish and contrasting stripes. But the back of the box, where the base and lid meet with a hinge, was chipped, and it was hard to open the box one-handed — without anchoring the base, you end up lifting the whole box. Its unlined wooden interior has no compartments.
The playful MoMA Colorblock Glass Jewelry Box is lined with black velvet, which contrasts beautifully with the bright exterior colors. Unfortunately, those shiny, colorful surfaces pick up fingerprints each time you touch them, and I also wish that the box had interior organization.
Umbra’s Stowit Storage Box came very close to being a pick. I especially appreciated that this box’s drawers—unlike those on any other box I tested—pull out only so far and thus can’t fall out. The top of the box serves as an extra surface, and the steel-and-wood combo looks nice. But—and this was a big but for me—the logo carved into the front is a bit of an eyesore.
This article was edited by Daniela Gorny and Joanne Chen. Additional reporting by Abby Balter.
