Softwood crate – all-purpose box in 3 sizes, stackable

Your guests are about to arrive. Bread, fruit and a few nibbles are waiting on the table. Instead of bowls and bags, everything sits in one wooden crate made of untreated softwood. The open crate feels good in your hands and is ready to use straight away. Use it as a fruit crate in the kitchen, as a storage box on the shelf or as decor in the living room. With three sizes, there is one for exactly the corner that still needs some order or a cosier feel.

What changes for you

• You get more order without it looking like you've tidied up. The open crate holds toys, supplies or office bits and simply looks good doing it.
• Your fruit and veg get a fixed place. The sturdy wooden fruit crate goes in the pantry or on the worktop.
• You gain storage space upwards instead of sideways. The crates stack neatly on top of each other or stand side by side.
• You can decorate the wooden box to suit your taste. The sanded wood is left natural. You can cover it, paint it or oil it.
• Your goods look lovingly displayed at a market stall or farm shop. The open natural wood crate draws the eye straight to what's inside.

Why this wooden crate makes a difference every day

An open crate made of real wood changes how a room feels in a way no plastic box can. It brings calm and a natural look instead of looking like a stockroom. What used to lie scattered around now sits together in one place. And it looks as if it belongs exactly there. So storage quietly becomes part of your furnishings.

Material & finish

The crate is made of untreated softwood with a fairly smooth surface that shows the wood grain. It feels pleasant to the touch. There is no varnish or glaze, so the wood can breathe and you can work on it further. Clean workmanship and a sturdy build mean the crate lasts a long time, even with daily use. As a purely natural product, every piece is unique. Different shades, small knots and lively grain are not flaws. They are exactly what makes real wood. The crate is made in the EU.

Dimensions & technical details

• Material: untreated softwood, sanded, not varnished or glazed
• Small crate: 34 x 13.5 x 15 cm outside, approx. 30.5 x 11.8 x 13.2 cm inside
• Medium crate: 45 x 17 x 20 cm outside, approx. 41.5 x 15 x 18.2 cm inside
• Large crate: 50 x 40 x 29 cm outside, approx. 47.8 x 38 x 28 cm inside
• Design: open crate, stackable
• Features: sturdy, easy to care for, clean workmanship
• Made in: EU

How to use the wooden crate

• In the kitchen: apples, potatoes and onions move into the crate. While cooking, you simply reach in instead of rummaging through bags.
• In the children's room: before dinner, the toys go into the box. Five minutes later, the floor is clear again.
• In the office or craft room: paperwork, tools and craft supplies each get their own crate. You find everything at a glance.
• In the living room: fill it with a blanket, candles or plants as a decorative crate. The shelf instantly feels more homely.
• At a market stall or farm shop: put your goods into the stacked crates. Setting up is quick, and your counter looks tidy and inviting.
• On the buffet: bread, rolls or wrapped snacks sit slightly raised in the crate. Your guests see straight away where to help themselves.

Good to know about the crate

The German term "Stiege" comes from the fruit and vegetable trade. There it traditionally means the flat, open transport crate that carries produce from the wholesale market to the stall. This wooden crate has exactly that genuine market character. That's why it suits the pantry just as well as displaying goods in a farm shop or café.

Care & durability

There's not much you need to do. The sturdy crate is easy to care for and handles everyday life without special treatment. If you want to protect the surface or change its colour, you can oil or paint the untreated wood at any time. That way the crate keeps looking good for a long time.

Options & what's included

• Three sizes to choose from, subject to availability: 34 x 13.5 x 15 cm, 45 x 17 x 20 cm or 50 x 40 x 29 cm (outside dimensions)
• Scope of delivery: one wooden crate in the size you choose

Frequently asked questions

Is the surface treated? No, the wood is sanded and left natural – not varnished or glazed. You can cover it, paint it or oil it.

Can the crates be stacked? Yes, the crates stack on top of each other or stand side by side. So you can use your space flexibly.

Why do the crates look different? Wood is a purely natural material. Shade, grain and small knots vary from piece to piece. That is exactly what makes each crate unique.

Which size suits fruit and veg? All three sizes work as a fruit crate. They range from the small 34 cm long crate for the worktop to the large 50 x 40 x 29 cm wooden crate for the pantry.

With this softwood crate, you look around the room and everything has its place. Natural, tidy and a little like the weekly market. Simply choose the size that suits your home or your counter. You'll find all three at Bütic.