Antique Scandinavian Boxes

It hails from Norway, its decorative poker work being a style typical of the Sogn go Fjordane region. Scandinavian bridal or pantry boxes have their origins in Viking times, when ...

Very early paint and gesso decorated box, the wire hinged and handled top with flower head design, the petals executed in raised gesso and decorated in burnished (and now tarnished!)...

19th century painted Swedish desktop box circa 1840. Good quality Scandinavian box in original paint. 

19th century painted Swedish desktop box circa 1840. Good quality Scandinavian box in original paint. 

This wooden box was produced in Scandinavian, circa 1900. A patinated clack box showing signs of a timeworn existence, featuring original metal hardware.

A wooden box created in 19th century Scandinavia. Quiet and mysterious, this pastel-colored box emits a curious aura. Over time the dark turquoise paint has been nicked and scratched...

Fine collection of Swedish and Norwegian folk art boxes, including wedding pantry boxes, a painted birch bark cylindrical box, a fisherman's ditty box and a charming small domed valu...

Early 20th century Scandinavian pokerwork tine box circa 1904. Beautiful quality small Norwegian pokerwork tine box. 

Scandinavian hand painted folk art pine box circa 1850.

Late 18th century scandinavian metal bound box circa 1790. Rare baroque inspired strong box with 3 locks on the front. 

Late 18th century Scandinavian metal bound box circa 1790. Rare baroque inspired strong box with 3 locks on the front. 

A Swedish Baroque box with original ironwork, key and big strong perfectly working lock dated (forged in the iron) 1752. This special shaped pine wood box, bought in the region of "...

Scandinavian hand painted 19th century pine strong box circa 1840.

Small 19th century original painted sarcophagus box circa 1870. Beautiful decorative box with original paint.   Sarcophagus shaped lidded box in original paint with traces of origin...

Small Scandinavian 19th century painted pine dome top box circa 1870.

Small Scandinavian 19th century painted pine dome top box circa 1870.

Small Scandinavian 19th century painted pine dome top box circa 1870.

Baroque 18th century Scandinavian oak and pine strong box circa 1750. Stunning late baroque period decorative box from Sweden, presented in it's original scraped back paint.

Mid 18th century Scandinavian Baroque oak iron bound box circa 1720.

Mid 18th century Scandinavian baroque oak iron bound box circa 1720.

A handsome dome lidded Scandinavian immigrants’ box with a lovely painted green and blue tonal palette with scrolling foliate motifs.

Scandinavian mid 19th century hand painted dome top pine box circa 1850.

Scandinavian mid-19th century hand painted dome top pine box circa 1850.

Early 19th century Scandinavian Folk Art kitchen silverware and spices box in old black color.

A lovely Scandinavian antique bent wooden box known as a "Svepask" from Sweden.

A beautifully rare Scandinavian antique bent wooden box known as a "Svepask" from Sweden.

A beautifully rare Scandinavian antique bent wooden box known as a "Svepask" from Sweden, one can tell that this object has been used a lot, due to the beautiful faded blue color.

Swedish Stone Box ca 1830 Beautiful patina and old repair. Made of swedish soap stone. Heigth: 7 cm/2.7 inch Diameter 11 cm/4.3 inch

Swedish Empire Limestone Box ca 1830 Beautiful patina with signs of age and and old repair. The brass knob is not original. Made from swedish limestone. Height: 8.5 cm/3.3 inch De...

Swedish Butter Box, ca 1880 Made of Swedish soapstone with beautiful carving on the lid. Heigth: 7.5 cm/2.9 inch Diameter: 12 cm/4.7 inch

Exceptional Swedish Butter Box ca 1780 Octagonal-shaped limestone box from the late 18th century, with a fossil knob in the shape of a cacao bean. Its carved lines and beautiful we...

Swedish Butter Box dated 1859 Made out of Öland limestone, inscripted with the date 1859 and has beautiful ornate decorations. Heigth: 7.5 cm/2.9 inch Depth: 14.5 cm/5.7 inch Widht...

Exceptional Larger Swedish Stone Box, ca 1830 Octagon-shaped tokbacco stone box made of Swedish limestone, with a lid (which may be older) featuring a carved star. The craftsmanshi...

Swedish Empire Butter Box ca 1790-1830 Old repairs and signs of wear. Made out of Swedish Kolmården marble. Heigth: 8.5 cm/3.3 inch Depth: 10.5 cm/4.1 inch Width: 13 cm/5.1 inch

Swedish Empire Butter Box ca 1790-1830 This example has one of the richest patina and patterns I have ever seen, in dark green tones - almost resembling a dark spotted leopard. Old...

19th century Scandinavian rustic pine cutlery box circa 1880. Good quality item which we have labelled a cutlery box, but could quite easily have been a tool box.

Swedish Empire Butter Box, ca. 1820–1830 Beautiful dark color with rich natural patterns. This butter stone box is the largest example we have ever had in empire style of Swedish K...

Exceptional Swedish Butter Box ca 1700-1830 Octagonal-shaped limestone box with a fossil knob. Its carved lines and beautiful wear make it what it was centuries ago - a statement pi...

Swedish 1850ca Butter Box Made of Öland limestone from south Sweden. This was used for storage of butter. Decorative pattern on the lid and stands on four legs. Wear consistent with...

Good quality pine measuring containers, ideal for decorative purposes and storage. Two 5 litre boxes, two 2 litre boxes and a single 1 litre box.

A 19th Century original painted decorative box from the region of Jämtland in Sweden, close to the mountain that separates the two Scandinavian countries Norway and Sweden.

It is extremely rare to find a Hans Hansen box in this double design. Hans Hansen (1884-1940) was a Danish silversmithy.

An assorted collection of six lidded or decorative boxes in different styles, ranging from antique early 19th-20th century, up until 1960. Each, from tallest to shortest measures ...

The hand painted flower decoration has still the remaining of the rococo period kind of painting floral pattern. This Scandinavian folk art box is original painted and has its origin...

A Scandinavian Baroque oak wood box with original ironwork, partially black painted.

Late 18th Century Scandinavian hand painted folk art box in original salmon or light orange decorations, circa 1780's.

Mid-19th century Swedish oak and pine decorative box, circa 1860. Good quality Scandinavian strong box made from oak and pine, complete with original strap work, hinges and workin...

Small mid 19th century swedish painted pine strong box circa 1842. Beautiful small scandinavian strong box, presented with scraped back paint to reveal original. 

Small mid 19th century Swedish painted pine strong box circa 1842. Beautiful small Scandinavian strong box, presented with scraped back paint to reveal original.

This 19th Century Scandinavian rural collectible was normally given as a wedding present.

(The D in the initials means "Dotter", Daughter of I G). In classical Scandinavian manners and with original patina.

Swedish Large Stone Box in Empire style, circa 1820 Beautiful stone patterns on the lid and box. Made from Öland limestone. Originally used as a tobacco jar. Height: 11 cm/4.3 inc...

Exceptional Large Swedish Limestone Tobacco Box ca 1700-1830 This incredible stone box is crafted by a master carver and vividly showcases the subtle tones of the stones with its in...

Mid 19th century Swedish folk art hand painted pine coffer circa 1841. Fine quality piece of Scandinavian folk art.  Made from solid pine with a slight dome top lid.  Base coated in...

A Swedish 19th century iron bound painted marriage trunk. The exterior of this trunk is painted blue with colorful flower baskets and arrangements on its facade with the monogram, “A...

1815. Early 19th century Swedish marriage chest with original hand painted decoration, hardware and hinged candle box. Measures: W 156 x H 71 x D 57cm Internal H 57 x D 52cm.

This is a antique Scandinavian cupboard made in 1831 from pine wood. This cupboard has a step-back design where the upper section is set back from the lower section. It has a robust,...

Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...

Painted cabinets were a traditional element of Swedish country homes, this one is particularly lovely as it still maintains the original hand-painted blue finish with floral bouquet ...

Antique Norwegian Wall Hanging Cabinet - 1827, Hand-Painted by Embrik Bæra This exceptional primitive wall-hanging Cabinet / Cupboard / Sideboard hails from Hallingdal, Norway, and ...

This Rustic antique tine box is hand-crafted from pine wood and features original rosemaling/rose painting from Telemark, Norway. Dated 1812, it includes the initials "P.T.D." on th...