Wood and metal are used together for so many purposes that they are usually regarded as highly compatible materials. However, interactions between certain metals and woods can take place under adverse conditions, or as a result of using unsuitable materials. Such interactions can occur through direct contact of metal fastenings and fittings with wood or indirectly, through the environment when metal objects are transported, stored, or displayed in wooden containers. This has long been known but is still sometimes forgotten. Damage to metal objects in the Burrell Collection was reported during the day on Storage at the UKIC conference, Restoration '91. This article briefly reviews ways in which wood may contribute to the corrosion of metal objects.