About Us

Cobalt and the camera strap

It started with our poodle, Cobalt.

He was the instigator. So when we began creating boxes out of beautiful hardwood, a tiny replica of our beautiful black standard was the obvious choice for the top. With his name engraved on the underside, of course.

More toppers and engravings followed. Fiona the yellow lab, Greg the grey cat, Kanga the Jack Russel/Chihuahua mix, and even the Great State of Texas. All are tiny homes for very special treasures.

BarkenBoxes are created one at a time at our studio in Sheridan Park in Chicago.