Working primarily with salvaged and found wood, Patrick Schmitz embraces natural irregularities—knots, cracks, and live edges—as essential elements of each piece he makes. His practice balances technical discipline with the spontaneity of the material, creating a dialogue between control and discovery. Each piece Patrick makes is made to be used, gathering wear and meaning as part of its ongoing life. This elegant box is made from Chinese elm with a lid of black walnut and a finial of sapele. The box measures about 3.5" in diameter at its widest point and 4.75" in height including the finial.