COMMENT: …which one would you like to fuss with everyday?
from Janet
A handsome (or at least presentable) mailbox may seem like a
small detail, but it’s one that should not to be overlooked. Here are
ten we like. If you favor the rural mailbox variety, view more
selections in our earlier post Outdoors: Rural Mailbox Roundup.
Above: The Priority Mailbox in red powder coated metal measures 17.5 by 12 inches; $78 at Chiasso.
Above: The Finnish USPS Grey/Stainless Bobi Mailbox
is made of thick durable stainless with a slot wide enough to
accommodate large envelopes and magazines. Measuring 19.7 by 12.5
inches, it is also available in black, white, stainless finishes);
$253.99 at More Mailboxes.
Above: The Large Premium Steel Rural Mailbox
by Solar Group features a rust-resistant smooth galvanized finish and
is a great buy at $30.15 (through Amazon). It’s available in white,
gray, and black and measures 20.2 inches long, 10.87 inches tall, and
8.5 inches wide.
Above: The sleek and simple stainless steel Horizontal Mailbox
is available in six finishes (shown in satin nickel) and measures 14 by
8 inches; $62.50 to $89, depending on finish, at Restoration Hardware.
Above: The simple Galvanized Post Box with lock is £24 at the Beach Hut (it measures 14.6 inches tall and 9.4 inches wide).
Above: The Ecco Wall Mailbox
is available in brushed or polished stainless steel and in two sizes
(the large is $110 and the small is $89) at More Mailboxes.
Above: The classic heavy-duty GDM Newport Mailbox
measures 10.5 inches high, 8.25 inches wide, and 21.5 inches long and
is available in seven finishes, including black; $89.95 at More
Mailboxes.
Above: The classic powder-coated-steel Swedish Mailbox
comes in white, red, black, or green with the traditional European
Postal Horn decal on the front. It measures 9 nches wide and 14 inches
tall; $59 at the Mailbox Shoppe.
Above: The Soho Mailbox
is made of durable powder-coated stainless steel and features a lock;
it’s available in five colors (shown in white) and measures 12 by 15.5
inches; $118.99 at the Mailbox Shoppe.
Above: The cheery and utilitarian cylindrical Cadrona Mailbox
is made in New Zealand from powder-coated zincalume and marine-grade
plywood. It’s divided into two compartments—the top half provides easy
access for newspapers, while the lower half keeps mail and small parcels
hidden and protected; $135.21 from Mailboxes in New Zealand. The Cadrona Mailbox Stand is available for $58. The company ships worldwide (prices are listed in six currencies).
Above: The Danish Steel-Plate Mailbox is made of weather-resistant galvanized steel plate and features rubber seals to keep moisture out; €388 at Manufactum.
Above: The heavy-duty Stainless Steel Letterbox with a heavy lid and a lock is generously sized at 14.2 inches by 15.7 inches; €218 at Manufactum.
