iPhone XS Max — Carpathian Elm Burl wood Explorer case, standing upright
iPhone XS Max — Carpathian Elm Burl wood Explorer case, back view
iPhone XS Max — Carpathian Elm Burl wood Explorer case, on the phone
iPhone XS Max — Carpathian Elm Burl wood Explorer case, angled view
iPhone XS Max — Carpathian Elm Burl wood Explorer case, corner detail
iPhone XS Max — Carpathian Elm Burl wood Explorer case, close-up of the wood grain
iPhone XS Max — Carpathian Elm Burl wood Explorer case, two cases lying flat

Carpathian Elm Burl WoodBack Explorer Case iPhone XS Max

Regular price£35
/

A beautiful blend of technology and nature, our Explorer cases give extra protection for your iPhone, to help it survive the most challenging of life’s adventures. Combining a durable, dual layer polycarbonate body with a handmade real wood skin, each case is one-of-a-kind.

FINISH: Carpathian Elm Burl
CHOOSE SIZE:
  • Made just for you — finished by hand and on its way within 1–2 working days
  • 🎄 Christmas delivery · UKOrder by Fri 18 Dec · Express by Mon 21 DecAll countries and dates
  • Inventory on the way

Handmade in Wales since 2009  ·  ships worldwide, tracked  ·  4.7★ from 900+ reviews

Wood
One of a Kind
Durable
Drop Protection

How To Install

Crafted by us
Designed by Nature, Made in Wales
From our small workshop that we call home

We make everything here in Bridgend, Wales — surrounded by miles of beaches, woodlands and mountains in every direction.

Our patterns and patinas are the real deal, not printed on. The more you use it, the better it gets.

The #WoodBack Explorer Case is a beautiful blend of technology and nature designed to give extra protection for your iPhone, to help it survive the most challenging of life’s adventures.

Combining a flexible rubber-like outer shell and durable polycarbonate body with a handmade real wood skin, each case is one of a kind. Just think of it as your very own work of art, all courtesy of Mother Nature.

Offering added impact protection, the lightweight case is moulded to precisely fit your iPhone XS Max, guarding against drops, bumps and knocks, whilst allowing the real wood to take centre stage. Fully-covered edges and corners provide an extra layer of defence, while the specially textured sides give you added grip when you’re on the go. Not to be left out, a subtly raised bezel guards your screen against impact from drops and pesky scratches when placed face down.

Combining modern and traditional craftsmanship, each piece of wood is laser cut, before being hand-sanded (the good old fashioned way!) to create a super smooth exterior. Coated with a specially selected finish made from a blend of vegetable oils and waxes, the raw wood is given a subtle natural shine that allows it to age beautifully over time - with added protection from water and everyday dirt.

The perfect fusion of protection and style, the #WoodBack Explorer Case not only protects your technology but enhances it – naturally.

*All #WoodBacks are made from real wood so every skin or case will have a different and unique grain pattern. This means the #WoodBack you receive may look slightly different to the photograph. That is what makes your #WoodBack one of a kind!

Wood is at the heart of everything we do – so it's important that our timber comes from sustainable sources. We make sure our wood comes from FSC certified suppliers that are committed to sourcing wood from responsibly managed forests.

Everything we make is made to order — finished by hand and on its way within 1–2 working days. Every order ships tracked.

StandardExpress
UK 3–5 working days
Free over £50
1–2 working days
Free over £75
USA 4–6 business days
Free over $75
2–3 business days
Free over $200
Europe 5–10 working days
Free over €100
Free over €150
Rest of world 7–14 working days
Free over £100
Free over £150

UK, US and EU prices include duties and taxes — nothing extra to pay on delivery. Exact rates for your address show at checkout.

Returns
Every order is backed by our 60-day Happiness Guarantee — if yours doesn't put a smile on your face, send it back within 60 days of delivery for a full refund. Start at cover-up.com/apps/returns and we'll take it from there.

Why Shop With Us?

MADE BY US

All our products are handmade by us in our workshop. And thanks to nature, every product is one-of-a-kind.

WORLDWIDE SHIPPING

With fast delivery to anywhere in the world, we'll have your Cover-Up to you in no time.

HAPPINESS GUARANTEE

If you're not feeling the positive vibes in 60 days, we'll give you a full refund, no questions asked.

  • 5 stars: 27 (87%)
  • 4 stars: 2 (6%)
  • 3 stars: 1 (3%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 1 (3%)
This product has no reviews of its own. The merchant grouped it with related products, so the reviews shown are from across that group.
D
Dwight
Beautiful

This may be the third cover I have purchased and each one was true to its photographic representation, fit great, and met all my needs - pragmatic and aesthetic.

P
Paul
iPhone 12 — #WoodBack Explorer Black Case

Very nice and decent. Happy customer.

f
frazer
Best case out there

This is seriously one of the best phone cases I have ever bought and it looks the best out of all of the competition in my opinion

i
iwona
i'm still waiting for a contact

I wanted to return the product but there is no possibility of return due to lack of contact

w
warren
Case - no response to Emails

I’ve tried on two occasions to email about returning the case for the correct iPhone case, however, I have had zero response from anybody. Great case. Wrong size.

A
Aishah
Stunning!!

So well made and sorts out the bulkiness issue I had with my phone due to the bulky camera on the 14 pro!! Now my phone lays down flat wherever I put it!! It’s a beautiful case to look at, the natural wood grain/pattern is gorgeous!! Also feels well protected and nice grip on the edges!! I’m in love… Thank you Cover-Up!!

C
Caleb
Excellent!

I love the finish on this case. The wood is beautiful and feels great. The texturing on the sides provides excellent grip and the case maintains a very slim profile. I am very pleased with my purchase.

H
Harry
iPhone 13 Pro — #WoodBack Explorer Black Case

Fantastic quality, good price and fast delivery. Can’t ask for more. This is also the first survey I have submitted on an email ever instead of a link to a website, which I probably wouldn’t have done, so thank you for doing it like this as it is so much easier!👊🏻

T
Tim
A very nice case with real wood

The case has been used for about a month. It’s a durable case with nice grip and it fits perfectly. And it looks great, the wooden back makes it unique and elegant. The only minor flaw of the case is that the side buttons are difficult to grope since they do not stick out at all. Nevertheless, it has no significant impact on usability. Definitely recommend the case.

r
richard
Carpathian wood

I love it, it even smells of Transylvania. Super bit of kit.

M
Michael

Very Good Service and a Quality Product

H
Hannah
Stunning as always

I've bought Carpathian Elm Burl cases three times now. Each wood pattern is unique on all them. Definitely extremely value for money, considering how functional and aesthetically pleasing the cases are.

A
Abdal
Well Done!

Incredible product for the IPhoneX. Slick and doesn’t seem to be prone to wear and tear.
Only negative review is that the photo here doesn’t look as good as the actual product when received. I think Cover-up should change the photography used here.

M
Maddie
Carpanthian Elm Burl

Absolutely beautiful product - fits my iPhone 7 perfectly, it's slim yet sturdy and the ridged texture on the sides makes it easy to grip. I adore the unique pattern of the wood and would 10/10 recommend this to anyone looking for a case for their phone.
Thanks cover-up, you guys have nailed it!

B
Brian
More than Happy!

Received my wood phone case and love it! Very classy and the case fits like a glove. Great quality! It was exactly what I was expecting and more. The only problem was is now my wife is jealous and wishes she ordered one when I did!! Wish they made the stone cases for more phone options though! Will be ordering again for sure. Great Job Guy's!!

D
Dave
Wonderful cover!

This is my second woodback explorer case. They are user friendly, grippy in the right places and provide ample protection for my iPhone whilst the Natural element of the wood gives an added tactile feature you don't get from normal phone covers. Fabulously unique.

J
John
Top quality wooden cover!

I have always wanted a wooden phone cover but always been dubious about the quality and for etc I would get. After having seen a couple in the flesh I decided I would get one for my iPhone. I have to say the fit and quality is excellent and I love the cover. Would and have recommended to friends and family.

c
cody
seriously great

I LOVE my case so far. It's proven to be sturdy (it's survived bumps, thankfully no falls yet) without sacrificing style or being lightweight. I'm a little obsessed with how it smells (fresh wood!) but the smell is starting to fade...and, of course, overseas shipping takes some time.

"Wood" recommend -- and am planning on purchasing again in the future.

J
Jessica
Amazingly Beautiful!

This case is beautiful, fits slim so its not super bulky and heavy. Feels really nice to hold and the sides have grips. And covers the front edges of the phone so it has much better protection than most other cases. Excellent product!!

R
Richard
Finally found a good iPhone case

I've been plagued with poor iPhone 6 cases, until I found the Cover Up....quality is superb and fits like a glove. Will be buying the iPad case too. Thanks for a good quality product.

C
Chris
Love this case!

I loved my MacBook cover so much that I went back for the phone case! It has not disappointed. The case is perfect and their customer care is off the charts. I highly recommend doing business with this awesome company.

J
Josh
Great case and company.

I want to just start by saying that I love this case. Specifically the burl wood. Looks so cool! I get compliments everyday and the sides of the case have this ribbed grip to it and it gives you great grip. The only thing that I think should be changed is I wish the sides of the case came over the front of the phone a little more. They are almost parallel with the front screen and it feels a bit exposed. Like if I dropped it face first I'm not totally positive it would hold up. But once again I love this case and I'm sure I will continue to buy from this company. Thanks guys.

-josh

T
Tiffany
Amazing quality!

I absolutely love my new iphone case and macbook pro cover. Beautiful quality!

J
Jason
Amazing case

One of a kind case. Great quality. Excellent craftsmanship. Highly recommended.

S
Sam
Love it

Great quality and really sets my phone apart from all the others.

N
Nick
Fantastic iPhone and mac

I couldn't be happier with my purchases I got an iPhone 6 and MacBook Pro case and skin. If you love wood or just the grains and knots etc it's a must buy!

R
Ryan
Original at its best

The cover was delivered as per instructions, the cover itself looks just as it did on the website. The look and feel is of a high quality. Additionally, there is a lip around the screen which protects against hard surfaces. I'd also recommend these covers as great gifts as everyone that has seen it seems to love it. All in all a great product.

M
Marius
Explorer case

Good case. Is very beautiful and fits right

A
Anon
Great!

First off, great service from Cover Up with my cover arriving in just two days! The actual cover looks and feels fantastic and provides good protection to my phone. I've only had the cover for a week so cannot comment on the longevity of the product, but I'm very pleased with it so far!

M
Mark
Lovely!

Love it. Makes me feel more secure when handling my phone and looks awesome. Great personal service.

P
Peter
Wanted something different

Bought an Explorer Elm Burl case for my iPhone 6S as I wanted to protect the phone but also wanted something different. Quick delivery, nice quality, in a case no more expensive than run of the mill competitors adds up to a happy customer.