About Relic Wood

In the shadow of the Appalachian Mountains, Relic Wood builds heirloom-quality sentimental gifts by hand in Taylorsville, North Carolina.

Our team is comprised of a tight-knit group of family and friends that are passionate about beautiful woodworking and happy customers. Utilizing time-honored techniques we create and build each custom gift one by one . . . just for you.

What our Customers are saying . . .

Christopher McDonald
Christopher McDonald
2024-03-06
Fantastic work and very proud of comments and quality of work on my shadow box!!
Crystal Cook
Crystal Cook
2024-03-06
The service and turn around time was incredibly fast. The chest turned out so beautiful for the time it took and the price. It came in a VERY protected packaging. Very pleased
LaQuanya Mason-Coyner
LaQuanya Mason-Coyner
2024-03-04
To say that I was very pleased with my shadow box AND the entire purchase experience is an understatement. The Relic Wood staff were engaged and responsive from the moment I began the process of ordering until the design was finalized. They ensured that every minute detail I requested was included in the final product and did not proceed without my consent. In fact, I took a week or two to look for a specific image I wanted in the box and they remained patient with me throughout. Once I got my stuff together they made the box VERY QUICKLY but with great care/craftsmanship. The box looked GREAT and I honestly regret not adding more images to the outside due to an unwarranted fear it would look bad. My husband retired from the military as well and received ed absolutely nothing to honor his service. I think I am going to order a box for him for his service. My shadow box/chest turned out amazing. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND anyone who wants a keepsake to honor their service or that of someone who has served to use this company. You will not regret it.
Latrisha Adeoti
Latrisha Adeoti
2024-03-04
Great Customer service. Quick turn around time
Corey Masterson
Corey Masterson
2024-02-20
Extremely happy with this purchase. It looks great and has plenty of room for memorabilia, coins, shirts, patches, etc.. Received a 2nd order and am again very happy with the purchase. 2nd order was for a marriage/memory box. Arrived packaged very well like the 1st and will consider purchasing again if ew have additional gifts to buy for other family members.
tammy langlois
tammy langlois
2024-02-19
Beautiful!!!!
CARMALITA SAUCEDO
CARMALITA SAUCEDO
2024-02-13
I have bought this box for my youngest daughter ( 35 years old) because she will represent the 4th generation of RNs in her maternal lineage! Her father who passed away was an RN as well and a woodworker! He made outstanding boxes, cigar boxes, furniture with those finger joints!! He would have been amazed at your box and would have given you the highest of compliment, in craftsmanship! My daughter will be pinned on May 23rd this year, I as well as her daughter ( 6 years old) will be pinning her!! I will be putting into her box, memorable trinkets from her GreatGrandmother who was a nurse during WWII, her great Aunt who followed and myself, ( still working as an RN at 66) and from her Dad! This will be an Heirloom!!! Thank you so so much!!! Carmalita Saucedo
Ron Warner
Ron Warner
2024-02-13
It's perfect! Exactly as requested, but even better! You took my descriptions and delivered them better than expected. Thank you!
CT H
CT H
2024-02-10
Wish I could give them more stars!! The customer service is outstanding! All my questions were patiently answered and once my order was submitted the graphic designer contacted via phone and email to go over the order and make sure they understood exactly what I wanted. The communication was very clear and I felt I could call or contact at anytime without worry. My retirement chest was received a little earlier than I thought and it was EXACTLY what I wanted and had in mind. The craftsmanship was superb!! I could not be any happier with my order. I love the fact they are a veteran owned company here in the USA. I am already making plan to order another of their products in the coming months.
Jeff Byrd
Jeff Byrd
2024-02-05
I just recieved my custom display case and it is awesome. The laser etching is perfect, Couldnt be more happy with it. Will definitely buy from them again.

Veteran Owned & Operated

We take great pride that we are a Veteran owned & operated small family business and not some big corporation. Our priorities are simple.

#1 – We will always be handmade in America . . . by American craftsmen.

#2 – Taking excellent care of our customers, our employees, and building quality products will always come before profit. We may never get rich, but we will sleep well at night.

#3 – During our business hours you can always get a real person on the phone to answer your questions (hope you don’t mind our friendly Southern Draw).

Behind the Scenes Tour

We welcome you to watch this video to get a behind the scenes look at the tremendous amount of detail that goes into our craft.


Vintage Woodworking

Hands on is how we approach crafting our wooden boxes. Every item we make, from assembly all the way to packaging and shipping, is meticulously done by hand. Our people know that each gift we build is meant to be a conversation piece, and will have great sentimental value to it’s recipient. Meaningful employment is important to us.

Real Graphic Artists on Staff!

Each custom order is assigned to one of our talented graphic designers who will assist our customers until the artwork proofs are approved and the custom order is sent to production. We build nothing without your approval, so you know you are going to love it when it arrives.

The result is something completely unique . . . a gift you will never find in any box store!