Riley Paige Toy Box by Mod Mom Furniture

Meet Riley Paige. She's that rare combination of homecoming queen and valedictorian. Beneath her pretty looks lies a smart, functional, quality piece of furniture. She is lovingly handcrafted (with your choice of patterns) by one of our DIY inspirations, Kiersten of Mod Mom Furniture.

The Riley Paige (named in honor of her niece) has a bit less "mod" in it than her previous designs. She described it to us as vintage-inspired with an Anthropologie sensibility. We just happen to love the sample she's made (above), but you can also send her the papers you want decoupaged (with low VOC materials) on the flowers to match your decor at home.

Since Kiersten makes these to order they will take 10-12 weeks before they're ready to leave her workshop and be on their way to you. The Riley Paige is constructed from Russian Baltic Birch wood and sits atop caster wheels. Each costs $450 and can be passed on for generations.

Find the Riley Paige and the rest of the Mod Mom Furniture collection right here.

(photos: Mod Mom Furniture)

Comments (4)

we really need a toy box. i just cannot bring myself to pay a hundred(s) bucks for a toy box. cheap?definatly. perhaps ppl are making home made toyboxes like they are play kitchens????

posted by jackied302 on January 13th 2010 at 10:31am
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Carrie, thanks so much for posting the Riley Paige! I'm thrilled that you like this design, especially since it's a little less mod than my normal.

And Jackie, I totally understand about not spending hundreds on a toy box. For the Riley Paige, specifically, it take roughly 12-15 hours of cutting, sanding,drilling, clamping, painting, decoupage-ing, finishing time which is the main reason it's priced at $450. Also, I use good old-fashioned woodworking techniques using clamps and dowels as opposed to knock-down furniture construction (like Ikea) so the piece is built to last for years and years to come.

posted by modmomfurniture on January 13th 2010 at 12:09pm
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Thanks modmomfurniture. That totally makes since. I still have my toy box from when I was little ( my dad made it ) but its not large like this one. Quality peices that they can use for years and pass down are totally worth it.

posted by jackied302 on January 14th 2010 at 10:34am
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I very rarely leave commentary here, though I frequent the site often, but I HAD to chime in. I ordered the Owyn Toy Box from modmomfurniture over a year ago and I couldn't be more pleased. Certainly it was a splurge for me, but I ordered the piece for my daughters' first birthday, hoping it will last her. The construction is stunning, it looks absolutely lovely in her room, it's easy to use, spacious and does more than add to the decor. Am I the only one who thinks most wooden toy boxes on the market look like tiny coffins? I know I may be stretching it a bit, but I can't help the association. If they're not gloomy and dark, then they're overly gaudy.

I'm already thinking of how I will be re purposing this toybox as storage for linen at the foot of my daughter's bed when she will no longer need it for toys, as it will easily transition into a teenage years... and then hopefully it's intended use will come in handy again for my daughter's children (yeah, she's only 2 now, but I dream that far).

I now have another little girl and I'm seriously considering another toy box from modmomfurniture for her 1st birthday as well. I love the idea that my girls will each have an intricate hand-made item that can last and gain some history.

Thank you again Kiersten, you are one talented gal!

http://public.fotki.com/Vikulya/sisters/baby/first-tea-party/dsc2165.html

posted by VikulyaD on January 18th 2010 at 9:53am
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