Money Box Sparhaus – Oiled Oak · 15.5 cm | side by side

SIDE BY SIDE · MONEY BOX HOUSEA house in house form — for coins, small notes, and everything worth keeping.A money box in oiled oak and MDF, 15.5 cm high, 8 cm wide and 8 cm deep — designed by Christian Helff, made at the IWL Werkstätten. The Sparhaus collects coins and small notes, but also wishes and thoughts on paper find their way through the slot — an object that does more than an ordinary piggy bank. A lock on the base with an included key keeps savings safe and accessible at any time, without having to break the box open.Oiled oak · lock with key · for coins, notes & wishes · Design: Christian Helff · IWL WerkstättenDETAILS DesignChristian Helff ProductionIWL Werkstätten MaterialOiled oak, MDF, money box lock Dimensionsh 15.5 × w 8 × d 8 cm LockMoney box lock on base, incl. key Contents1 Sparhaus L, 1 key QUESTIONS & ANSWERSHow do I get to the savings — do I have to break the box?No. The Sparhaus has a lock on the base that opens with the included key. The savings stay safe and are accessible at any time — no hammer required. Keep the key somewhere sensible so the “saving ritual” stays a ritual rather than a puzzle.What fits through the slot — only coins?Coins and small notes fit through the slot — but also small pieces of paper with wishes, thoughts, or goals. That is a genuine extra: the house becomes a personal archive for what matters. Saving for a particular destination? Write it down and drop it in alongside the coins.Is the Sparhaus a good housewarming gift?One of the best. A house in house form is as direct a symbol as a gift can be. It sits in the new home from day one, makes a visual statement on any shelf, and has a purpose: for the next project, the shared trip, the small emergency fund. It also works well as a birthday or wedding gift for people who already have everything they need.Can I order the Sparhaus as a corporate gift?Yes — the Sparhaus is an unusual, warmly personal corporate gift that works in a home office as well as at home. Click “Corporate Gifts” in the top menu for all information on quantities and terms.How do I care for the oiled oak surface?The oiled surface requires minimal maintenance: dusting with a dry cloth is enough in everyday use. If needed, a suitable wood care product can be applied lightly to refresh the surface. Do not wipe with damp cloths.side by side Sparhaus — oiled oak, IWL Werkstätten, design: Christian Helff. Curated by Charles & Marie.SIDE BY SIDE · MONEY BOX HOUSEOiled oak, clear house form, concealed lock — Christian Helff designs an object that works on the shelf as much as in the hand.Oiled oak and MDF, 15.5 cm high, 8 cm wide, 8 cm deep — designed by Christian Helff, made at the IWL Werkstätten. The Sparhaus translates the house form into an everyday object: clear silhouette, warm wood surface, lock on the base. A home accessory with a function that stays private — it stands on the shelf, looks like a house, and what is inside is no one else’s business.Oiled oak · MDF · concealed lock · h 15.5 × w 8 × d 8 cm · Design: Christian HelffDETAILS DesignChristian Helff ProductionIWL Werkstätten MaterialOiled oak, MDF, money box lock Dimensionsh 15.5 × w 8 × d 8 cm LockMoney box lock on base, incl. key Contents1 Sparhaus L, 1 key QUESTIONS & ANSWERSWhat role do oak and MDF play together?The oak surface is oiled — the result is a matte, warm texture that highlights the grain. MDF as the base material delivers precise angles and a stable, uniform form. Two materials with different strengths that together enable a silhouette difficult to achieve in solid wood alone: sharp geometry with natural warmth.What makes the house form a design decision rather than a decoration?Christian Helff translates the concept of a savings box into its most direct possible form: the house. The silhouette is immediately legible without explanation. The object stands on a shelf and communicates its function quietly — no label, no text. Those who save for a home will understand why the form is the message.How does the lock on the base work?The lock sits discreetly on the underside — invisible from the front. It opens with the included key. Savings can be retrieved without damaging the object. No breaking, no replacement needed: the Sparhaus is designed for permanent use.What can the Sparhaus hold besides money?The slot takes coins and small notes — but also small pieces of paper with wishes, goals, or thoughts. The object becomes a personal archive: whatever matters goes in alongside the coins. Savings box as container for intention, not only currency.Who are the IWL Werkstätten?The IWL Werkstätten are a non-profit workshop for people with disabilities. The side by side model connects designers like Christian Helff with workshops of this kind: design authorship meets craft production under social criteria. No mass programme — each piece has a traceable origin.How do you care for the oiled oak surface?The oiled surface needs minimal attention: dusting with a dry cloth is enough for everyday maintenance. A suitable wood care product can be used occasionally to refresh the surface. Do not wipe with damp cloths, and avoid prolonged direct sunlight.side by side Sparhaus — on blickfang-designshop.com.