Fancy Horse Square Matchbox

The Fancy Horse Matchbox by Archivist Gallery is proof that practicality doesn’t have to be boring. This prancing beauty trotted straight out of a pink-and-red daydream — part circus, part Soho, all attitude. Hand-printed using traditional letterpress at Britain’s largest dedicated facility (because yes, we care about the details), it’s as much about craftsmanship as it is about charm.

Each box comes packed with long, red-tipped matches — ideal for lighting candles, incense, or that smug post-dinner fire. When it’s empty, keep the box on display; she’s far too fancy for the bin. You’ll find yourself reaching for her more often than you’d like to admit, simply because she makes the everyday feel a little bit more fabulous.

Made in the UK on sustainable paper stock, this is one for the design snobs, the candle hoarders, and anyone who appreciates a bit of fun with their functionality. A tiny spark of joy, quite literally.