Aluminum all-purpose box product image (primary)
Rectangular two-part aluminum box with a flat integrated carry handle on the top and visible hex-head bolts on the front faces. Smooth matte metallic surfaces, narrow lid seams, and a reflective surface beneath produce a clear product reflection.

Standard equipment

Aluminum All-Purpose Box

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CA$200.00CAD
In Stock

The Aluminum All-Purpose Box from Standard Equipment is a geometric storage container designed as a modern interpretation of a classic toolbox. It is crafted from anodized aluminum with rubber washers that dampen the flaps, and features a flat integrated carry handle and exposed hex-head bolts. Measuring 6 inches high, 12.5 inches wide, and 5.5 inches deep, this Ontario-made box is suitable for storing a variety of items.

Color
Aluminum
Material
Anodized aluminum with rubber washers
Style
utilitarian, minimalist, modern
Category
Home & Garden > Decor > Trunks

Color

Silver

Size

ONE SIZE

Specifications

A geometrical container with industrial design, perfect for storing items and sparking conversation.

Anodized aluminum body with rubber washers for dampening; made in Ontario.

Color
Aluminum · gray
Material
Anodized aluminum with rubber washers
Secondary
rubber
Style
utilitarian, minimalist, modern
Occasion
everyday, gift
Gender
male
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Dimensions
12.5x5.5x6 in
Category
Home & Garden > Decor > Trunks

Additional Attributes

  • anodized aluminum
  • rubber washers for dampening flaps
  • made in Ontario
  • industrial design
  • geometrical
  • unique design
  • conversation piece

Product Insights

An aluminum box shaped to evoke a portable metal tool case, made in a small Toronto studio with an in-house anodized finish that is 15 times harder than bare aluminum, non-porous interior, and replaceable rubber washers for a soft, near-silent close—a detail evolved from the studio's furniture and streetwear collaborations, including a Hidden NY capsule. At $200 CAD, it costs 20–50% less than European designer alternatives, but the rubber washers provide dampening only, not water resistance, and there is no padding, so fragile items require careful packing. The design philosophy centers on reinventing classic everyday objects, positioning this box as a durable, visually contrasting (black rubber against silver aluminum) decorative accent meant to sit out in the open.

Verified claims

Design concept
Box shape and raw aluminum surface deliberately recall a portable metal tool case.
Production and origin
Made in Toronto with hardware proven across furniture lines and streetwear collaborations.
Finish
Anodized finish is 15× harder than bare aluminum and cannot chip or peel.
Features
Non-porous interior and replaceable rubber washers extend the box's practical lifespan.
Local manufacturing
Small Toronto studio, in-house anodized finish, same line as Hidden NY custom goods.
Unified system
Rubber washers evolved from silicone SE Spacer, refined across stools, tables, and shelving before this box.
Design philosophy
Naming and silhouette embody the 'reinventing classic everyday objects' philosophy.
Price positioning
$200 CAD, 20-50% less than European designer aluminum boxes.
Brand authenticity
Toolbox-inspired design refined over years; made in Ontario by Toronto studio with streetwear credibility.
Dampening
Rubber washers produce a soft, near-silent lid closure.
Maintainability
Rubber washers are standard O-rings replaceable without tools.
Water resistance
Rubber washers are for dampening only; box is not water-resistant.
Visual design
Black rubber washers against silver aluminum create a signature visual contrast.
Capacity
12.5 x 5.5 x 6-inch box holds a ruler flat, tools, or coffee pods.
Design styling
Positioned as a decorative accent to sit out in the open.
Impact protection
No padding; fragile items need careful packing.
Collaboration
Same Toronto facility that anodized a Hidden NY capsule also produces this box.
Material and production value
Anodized aluminum adds 30–50% to material cost over painted steel, and Ontario manufacturing implies tighter quality control.

Product record

Title
Aluminum All-Purpose Box
Brand
Standard equipment
Price
200 CAD
Availability
In stock

Image Analysis

3 images
Aluminum all-purpose box product image (primary)
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Product

Rectangular two-part aluminum box with a flat integrated carry handle on the top and visible hex-head bolts on the front faces. Smooth matte metallic surfaces, narrow lid seams, and a reflective surface beneath produce a clear product reflection.

  • Overall shapeRectangular box composed of two adjacent rectangular modules forming a wider block; modules have rounded vertical corners and flat top surfaces.
    1 regionx 0.08 · y 0.35 · w 0.84 · h 0.52 (medium)
  • Top handleFlat, rectangular integrated carry handle rising from the lid with an elongated oval cutout for gripping; the handle appears as two stacked plates with a narrow gap between them.
    1 regionx 0.38 · y 0.16 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Lid seams and jointNarrow recessed seam runs along the top between the two modules and a vertical gap separates the two front faces, indicating two hinged or joined top panels.
    1 regionx 0.47 · y 0.18 · w 0.34 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Front-face fastenersThree exposed hex-head bolts arranged vertically on each of the two front faces; bolts have reflective metallic heads and clear hex outlines.
    1 regionx 0.48 · y 0.40 · w 0.34 · h 0.44 (high)
  • Surface finishSmooth matte metallic finish on the box body with subtle shading and soft highlights from directional lighting.
    1 regionx 0.10 · y 0.38 · w 0.50 · h 0.44 (medium)
  • Reflection on surfaceStrong mirrored reflection of the front faces and bolts visible on the glossy horizontal surface beneath the box.
    1 regionx 0.32 · y 0.78 · w 0.36 · h 0.18 (high)

Other

Product photographed on a dark gradient background and a glossy reflective surface with controlled studio lighting producing soft shadows and highlights.

  • BackgroundDark gradient backdrop shifting from deep gray to near black, uninterrupted by props.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.60 (medium)
  • Supporting surfaceGlossy reflective surface beneath the product producing a clear vertical reflection of the box and bolts.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.60 · w 1.00 · h 0.40 (high)
  • Shot compositionThree-quarter front perspective slightly elevated and angled to the product's right, showing top, front and a portion of the right side.
  • Lighting and shadowsDirectional studio lighting from above-left creating soft highlights on top edges and subtle cast shadows beneath the box.

Colors

matte light silver· body#C5C2C3polished chrome· fastener heads#939395
Aluminum all-purpose box product image 2
02

Product

Close-up of an aluminum box interior corner showing a metal hinge/bracket assembly with multiple exposed hex nuts and bolts, black rubber washers, and a top rail with an elongated oval cutout and two round black rubber discs.

  • Interior corner plateVertical L-shaped aluminum bracket plate with a central vertical tab and rounded top, attached to the box interior and showing three rows of exposed hex nuts and bolts arranged in a roughly triangular pattern.
    1 regionx 0.33 · y 0.18 · w 0.34 · h 0.43 (high)
  • Hex nuts and boltsMultiple stainless steel hex nuts and threaded bolts visible on the bracket; nuts have polished metallic finish and protruding threaded ends.
    2 regionsx 0.37 · y 0.20 · w 0.18 · h 0.34 (high); x 0.48 · y 0.26 · w 0.12 · h 0.20 (high)
  • Rubber washers at pivotBlack circular rubber washers sit behind two top bolts where the bracket pivots, visible as stacked black disks between metal plates.
    1 regionx 0.52 · y 0.08 · w 0.19 · h 0.17 (high)
  • Top rail elongated cutoutHorizontal top rail with a long rounded-rectangle (elongated oval) slot cut through the rail; the slot shows a darker recessed area beneath.
    1 regionx 0.44 · y 0.55 · w 0.49 · h 0.35 (high)
  • Round rubber discs on railTwo round black rubber discs set into the top rail near each end of the image; each disc has embossed markings or numerals on its face.
    2 regionsx 0.03 · y 0.70 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.78 · y 0.36 · w 0.19 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Embossed marking on rubber disc35Partial
    1 regionx 0.78 · y 0.36 · w 0.09 · h 0.08 (medium)
  • Box interior floorFlat aluminum interior floor panel with a small narrow slot or notch near the corner where the bracket meets the base.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.40 · w 0.44 · h 0.38 (high)

Other

Studio close-up photograph with soft directional lighting and shallow depth of field; neutral gray background and subtle reflections on metal surfaces.

  • Shot compositionClose-up angled top-down view focused on the box interior corner and bracket hardware; foreground rail is slightly out of focus compared with the bracket area.
  • Background surfaceMatte gray surface used as staging background visible at image right and bottom, showing a soft highlight band.
    1 regionx 0.74 · y 0.00 · w 0.26 · h 1.00 (high)
  • Lighting and reflectionsSoft directional light from upper left producing subtle specular highlights on metal edges and soft shadows inside the box.

Colors

matte light silver· aluminum panels and bracket#C6CAD3matte black· rubber washers and discs#03111Dpolished steel· stainless bolts and nuts#D3D4DC
Aluminum all-purpose box product image 3
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Product

Assortment of metal accessories and small hardware items staged on and around stacked kraft cardboard boxes: an off-white enamel mug with black rim, orange and green painted metal levers/handles with exposed hex bolts, a low round silver aluminum part, and a multi-bolt silver rectangular metal block partially visible at right.

  • Enamel mugCylindrical off-white/enamel mug with a square angular metal handle; mug has two narrow black rim rings (one at lip, one near base) and sits upright on a small cardboard box.
    1 regionx 0.49 · y 0.19 · w 0.12 · h 0.11 (high)
  • Orange lever/handleBright orange painted metal lever with a rectangular hollow cross-section and a visible hex bolt fastener at its pivot; lever is positioned diagonally resting on stacked boxes.
    1 regionx 0.08 · y 0.53 · w 0.47 · h 0.20 (high)
  • Green lever/handleGloss green painted metal lever with rectangular hollow profile and hex bolt fastener visible; one green lever lies horizontally in lower-left corner and another smaller green piece leans against a box near center-right.
    2 regionsx 0.02 · y 0.76 · w 0.34 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.52 · w 0.12 · h 0.20 (high)
  • Round silver aluminum partLow circular silver aluminum component with a recessed central well and three short radial feet or tabs, positioned on the reflective surface near the front center.
    1 regionx 0.41 · y 0.78 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Multi-bolt silver blockTall rectangular silver metal block at right foreground with multiple exposed hex-head bolts in two vertical rows and a rounded top handle or lug visible at the top edge.
    1 regionx 0.83 · y 0.68 · w 0.16 · h 0.30 (high)
  • Kraft boxes stackMultiple stacked brown kraft cardboard boxes with printed black line artwork and a circular SE logo motif; boxes form the base and staging plinths for the metal items.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.34 · w 0.44 · h 0.40 (high)
  • Small vertical white barNarrow vertical white rectangular bar standing on a box near the mug, printed with a large 'SE' logo and two exposed hex bolts (one at top, one at bottom).
    1 regionx 0.66 · y 0.29 · w 0.06 · h 0.23 (high)

Packaging

Stacked brown kraft cardboard boxes with printed black line art and repeated 'SE' logo; small product label panels are visible on some boxes.

  • SE circular logo on boxCircular printed logo containing the letters 'SE' appears on the front-facing side of a medium box under the enamel mug.
    1 regionx 0.44 · y 0.34 · w 0.11 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Printed box artworkBlack line illustrations of product shapes and simple panel outlines printed on several kraft boxes; illustrations include rectangular outlines and circular motifs.
  • Label text blockSmall printed label on a front box reads 'BOTTLE OPENER' above a smaller two-line block; type is legible on the larger box near center.
    1 regionx 0.38 · y 0.56 · w 0.20 · h 0.07 (high)
  • Pack brand name panelPrinted 'SE' mark appears on multiple box faces and small label panels across the stacked packaging.
    2 regionsx 0.46 · y 0.55 · w 0.08 · h 0.04 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.60 · w 0.06 · h 0.03 (high)
  • Small printed sloganA small label on a box transcribes the phrase 'STANDARD EQUIPMENT' in uppercase beneath the 'BOTTLE OPENER' heading.
    1 regionx 0.38 · y 0.59 · w 0.20 · h 0.03 (high)
  • Small descriptive lineA small block on a label reads 'Tools for Non-Standard Living' in mixed-case text.
    1 regionx 0.38 · y 0.61 · w 0.20 · h 0.03 (medium)

Other

Studio lifestyle staging on a reflective metallic surface with a dark vertically brushed metallic backdrop; soft directional lighting produces reflections of objects on the surface.

  • Reflective surfaceGlossy reflective horizontal surface shows clear reflections of the metal parts and boxes, especially the round aluminum part and the multi-bolt block.
    1 regionx 0.30 · y 0.72 · w 0.60 · h 0.28 (high)
  • BackgroundDark brushed-metal vertical backdrop with horizontal banding and gradient lighting from left to right.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.42 (high)
  • Shot compositionThree-quarter frontal lifestyle composition showing objects arranged in stacked layers with foreground, midground, and background elements; image crops some objects at right edge.

Colors

off-white with black rim· enamel mug body#EBEBEBbright orange· orange lever#FE6B02medium green· green lever(s)#029254matte silver· silver/aluminum parts#B3B3BCkraft brown· kraft cardboard boxesPackaging#C5996Dbright white· white vertical bar with SE

Customer Reviews

1 total
5

1 reviews · out of 5

Love it

Josh G.

Fantastic, very well made

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/men-designer/accessories/useful-extras/aluminum-all-purpose-box--21759-3003066?colourId=0
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