Michael Elkan Live Edge Burl Box
By Michael Elkan
Located in New York, NY
Studio craft raw edge burl box with hinged lid, which conceals 2 compartments. Signed Michael Elkan.
20th Century American Modern Decorative Boxes
Burl
Michael Elkan Live Edge Burl Box
By Michael Elkan
Located in New York, NY
Studio craft raw edge burl box with hinged lid, which conceals 2 compartments. Signed Michael Elkan.
Burl
Fred & Marilyn Buss Redwood Burl Box with Sliding Lid
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage carved wood box features Modernist abstract organic form and striking choice of solid wood
Wood, Burl
Michael Elkan Studio Large Live Edge Oregon Maple Burl Box with Lid
By Michael Elkan
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage handcrafted decorative box with lid features live edge design in spalted Oregon maple burl
Birdseye Maple, Maple, Burl
Michael Elkan Hinged Burl Jewelry Box
By Michael Elkan
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Michael Elkan Burl Box, hinged top opens to revel open space for jewelry, keepsakes etc
Burl
$301
H 1.97 in W 5.32 in D 4.53 in
Vintage Spanish Box in Walnut Burl, Sterling Silver & Porcelain by Lacedo
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Decorative walnut burl box with a small painted porcelain scene framed in 925 sterling silver. Made
Sterling Silver
Decorative Box in bird’s-Eye Maple Burl by Michael Elkan
By Michael Elkan
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A wonderful lidded box made by Michael Elkan from Oregon Birdseye Maple Burl. Box features a live
Birdseye Maple
Brazilian Agate Onyx and Wood Round Jewelry Trinket Box, Brazil, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
small items or jewelry (as demonstrated.) Dimensions: 1.75" Height x 3.63" Diameter For burl boxes
Onyx, Agate
Burl Wood Decorative Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully grained burl wood box, likely designed originally to house playing cards, now
Maple, Burl
Natural Form Burl Wood Box
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Natural form burl wood box.
Burl
Modernist Burl Wood Trinket Box
Located in San Diego, CA
An unusual and streamlined burl wood trinket box, circa 1990s. The box has a movable lid and is in
Burl
Continental Austrian Burl and Satinwood Box
Located in Queens, NY
Continental Austrian burl walnut and satinwood banded small box with a bevelled glass inset top
Burl
Burl Wood Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
A small round burl wood trinket or jewelry box with pyramid-like top. Perfect for any desk or
Burl, Wood
Burl Wood Box Organic Modern Postmodern
Located in New York, NY
A studio elder burl wood box, hand-crafted and signed by artist, Organic Modern style Post-Modern
Burl
English Victorian Burl Wood Makeup Box
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian burl wood traveling vanity / make up box with ebonized trim edge and a small
Silver
Vintage Moroccan Amboyna Burl Wood Box
Located in Middleburg, VA
amboyna burl. This refined box features a seamless grain pattern with mesmerizing whorls, burls, and dark
Wood, Burl, Amboyna
Burl Wood Jewelry Box with Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
A burl wood box with picture frame/lid, circa mid-20th century. A beautiful box to hold jewelry or
Glass, Wood, Burl, Velvet
Vintage Boho 19th Century Burl Wood Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Experience the breathtaking beauty of natural materials with this exquisite antique burl wood box
Mother-of-Pearl, Burl
Burl Wood Dome Letter Writing Treasure Box
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Burl Wood Dome Letter Writing Treasure Box. The wood looks like maple and has some Birdseye maple
Wood, Burl
Lidded Burl Wood Trinket Box by Kreiss
By Kreiss
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice lidded burl wood trinket box by Kreiss, circa 1980s. The box has a removable lid and is
Burl
Burl Wood Jewelry Box and Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
A burl wood box with picture frame/lid, circa mid-20th century. A beautiful box to hold jewelry for
Felt, Glass, Wood, Burl
English Victorian Burl Wood Box
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian style rectangular rosewood box with a geometric various wood inlaid top lid
Mirror
Jewelry Box by Michael Elkan in Burl
By Michael Elkan
Located in Hudson, NY
This is the grandfather of Michael Elkan boxes. Retaining it's original surface and the rarely seen
Wood, Burl
Unusual Michael Elkan Studio Box Birdseye Burl
By Michael Elkan
Located in New York, NY
American Craft box.
Burl, Wood
19th Century Napoleon III Burl Wood Sewing Box
Located in Paris, FR
Varnished, burl wood sewing box, decorated with Greek frieze and brass inlays. The box contains a
Brass
Burl Wood & Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite Box, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Rome, IT
Rectangular box in tortoiseshell-effect lucite and burl wood frame made in Italy in the 1970s.
Metal, Aluminum
Sleek Burl & Walnut Petite Jewelry Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Sleek and stylish petite walnut jewelry box with a burl wood lid, circa 1990s. The piece measures
Walnut, Burl
Vintage Brass Inlay Burl Wood Traveling Writing Desk Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
and portable luxury. The exterior is wrapped in a breathtaking burl wood veneer, showcasing a complex
Brass
Vintage Maitland-Smith Burl Walnut Jewelry Box Tea Caddy
By Maitland Smith
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Fantastic vintage box featuring a burl walnut inlay with a silver-tone knob on the lid as well as
Silver
Studio Free Edge Burl Wood Jewelry, Trinket or Decorative Box
By George Nakashima, Sam Maloof, Wharton Esherick
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Studio Free Edge Burl Wood Jewelry, Trinket or Decorative Box In the manner of Esherick, Nakashima
Burl
Decorative or Jewelry Burl Wood Box France 1970 Brown Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Jewelry box, or decorative Box in Burl Wood with Bone incrustations. This box was made in France in
Wood, Burl
Victorian Burl Walnut Gentlemans Dressing Box
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular hinged top opening to a box fitted with sterling capped jars and tools. One lid is
Sterling Silver
Italian Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Decorative Box With Hinged Lid
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer this Italian burl wood box, circa 1950s, showcasing a richly dramatic
Hardwood, Burl
Michael Elkan Burl Maple wood jewelry box, signed
By Michael Elkan
Located in BELFORT, FR
Jewelry box signed by Michael Elkan, made of Oregon Burl Maple wood.
Wood, Burl
Art Deco Thuya Burl Cigarette Box w/ Walnut Burl and Bone Detail
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco Burled Thuya wood 2 chamber cigarette box having an inlay of burled walnut edged with bone
Bone, Walnut, Cedar
19th Century Napoleon III Game Box with Burl Wood and Brass
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful antique game box from the French Napoleon III period. The box is made of book veneer
Brass
$867
H 2.17 in W 8.47 in D 5.12 in
Italian Mid-Century Elm Burl Decorative Box with Mythological Bas-Relief, 70s
Located in Roma, IT
We are pleased to present this refined mid-20th-century Italian decorative box, a sophisticated
Brass
Italian 1970s Hexagonal Trinket Box in Burl-Veneered Wood
Located in Roma, IT
vintage box is made of mahogany burl–veneered wood on nearly all sides, except for the base—which features
Velvet, Burl
Art Deco Cedar Lined Amboyna Burl Cigarette Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Rectangular Art Deco bone trimmed amboyna burl cigarette box, Trimmed in bone on all edges as well
Bone, Amboyna
Hand Crafted Burl Walnut Wood Box, 1970's
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Hand Crafted Burl Walnut Wood Box, 1970's
Walnut
$1,084
H 1.97 in W 11.82 in D 8.67 in
Antique Napoleon III Game box with Brass and Burl Wood Marquetry
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful antique game box from the French Napoleon III period. The box is made of various types of
Copper
$1,536
H 3.55 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in
Michael Elkan Box in Live Edge Maple Burl American Craft Movement 1980s
By Michael Elkan
Located in Meer, VAN
Michael Elkan Box in Live Edge Maple Burl American Craft Movement 1980s This is a truly wonderful
Maple, Burl
1950's Burl-wood Chinese Jewelry Boxes With Mirror
Located in New York, NY
1950's burl-wood and brass Chinese jewelry boxes with mirrors, lightly restored with with minor
Brass
Folk Art Deco Maple Burl Wood Decorative Lock Box with Inlay Detail
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Folk Art carved maple burl wood box with locking mechanism and original key, circa 1940s. Geometric
Burl
French Burl Walnut and Decorative Inlay Jewelry Box, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
French burl walnut and inlay jewelry box, 19th century. Decorative inlay with a bird and flowers
Burl
$350
H 2 in W 4 in D 3 in
1950's Decorative Brutalist MCM Inlaid Burl Speciman Wood Box by Norman Brumm
Located in Red Lion, PA
1950s Decorative Brutalist MCM Inlaid Burl Specimen Wood Box by Norman Brumm This small but
Brass
$3,500
H 1.25 in W 12 in D 4.88 in
Montagnani, Mid Century Brass & Burl Wood Veneer Box, Italy, Circa 1970's
By Montagnani
Located in Chatham, ON
Montagnani (Manufacturer) - Rare Mid-Century Modern brass and burl wood veneer box - diagonal
Brass
Hollywood regency shell and burl jewelry box, Italy 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Hollywood regency shell and burl jewelry box Italy 1970s shell, burl H 6.5 cm - 20 x 17 cm
Shell, Wood
$5,800
H 8 in W 9.25 in D 6 in
English Burl Walnut & Figural Cherub Wedgewood Letter Box with Mounts, C. 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
English Burl walnut and figural cherub wedge-wood hinged letter box with compartmentalized fitted
Brass
19th Century Burl Wood Box With Fruit Wood And Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century folk art box, with burl wood veneer and mother of pearl and fruit wood inlay. The
Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood, Burl
$1,325
H 2.96 in W 8.08 in D 12.21 in
Large Italian Art Deco Box in Walnut Burl with Brass and Ebony Accents, 1930s
By Gaetano Borsani
Located in Roma, IT
We are pleased to offer this elegant and rare large-scale Art Deco box, a striking decorative
Brass
$1,746 / set
H 5.1 in W 11.8 in D 7.9 in
Stylish Set Burl / Burr Wood Two Jewelry Caskets / Boxes With Picture Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
with curved front. The burl or burr nutwood that was used to create these two stunning boxes has
Brass, Metal
Studio Crafted Teak and Walnut Burl Lidded Oval Box
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage hand made lidded oval box crafted in teak and walnut burl wood with copper nail detail
Teak, Walnut
$1,700
H 8 in W 17 in D 14 in
19th Century French Burl Elm Inlaid Jewelry Box with Drawer & Inside Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a coffee table or a shelf with this elegant antique box. Created in France circa 1880, the
Mercury Glass, Elm, Burl
Dal Negro Treviso Burl Wood and Brass Playing Card Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
accessories. Each box is beautifully crafted from richly grained burl wood veneer, framed with polished brass
Wood
Late Biedermeier Box, Walnut and Walnut Burl, Austria circa 1850
Located in Regensburg, DE
Large late Biedermeier box in walnut, hand-made in Austria around 1850. * Veneered in walnut and
Brass
$693
H 4.75 in W 11.5 in D 7.5 in
Antique English Burl Walnut Wooden Marquetry Victorian Jewelry Box 19th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
professionally done, lock is present, lacking key. * Beautiful stylish box which offers multiple uses for Him or
Mahogany, Walnut, Burl
Swiss Mechanical Russian Olive Burl Wood Walnut Music and Trinket Box
Located in Rochester, NY
Russian burled olive wood music box. Swiss made. Mid 20th century.
Wood
Michael Elkan Sculptural Maple Burl Box, USA, 1980s
By Michael Elkan
Located in Maastricht, NL
A highly sculptural, studio crafted maple burl box by American craftsman Michael Elkan. Branded
Maple, Burl
Swedish Elm Burl Box with Green Patina Lion in Repose on Top
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very handsome 1960s Swedish elm burl box with green patinated lion on the hinged top. A great
Metal
Swedish Elm Burl Box with Gecko Embellishment
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 1960s handsome elm burl wood box with brass Gecko or Lizard embellishment on the hinged top. A
Brass
Unavailable
H 17.52 in W 7.68 in D 4.34 in
Michael Elkan studio crafted sculptural maple burl box, USA, 1980s
By Michael Elkan
Located in Maastricht, NL
A small, sculptural box of maple burl with two lids, by American craftsman Michael Elkan. Marked by
Maple
Burl Wood Powder Box With Threaded Lid
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Wonderfully rustic yet high quality round burl wood powder box with a threaded lid that allows the
Burl
English 19th Century Brass-Mounted Burl Walnut Box
Located in Millbrook, NY
Fine English 19th century burl-Walnut box. Brass mountings. Engraved. Blue velvet lining. Engraved
Brass
Unavailable
H 9.85 in W 14.18 in D 12.21 in
17th Century German Burl Walnut Box, with Secret Compartment
Located in Maastricht, NL
Antique German burl walnut box with secret compartment. Inside original print paper, red with
Brass, Iron
Antique Burl Wood Scent Bottle & Box, London 1907
Located in Charleston, SC
Antique Burl Wood Scent Bottle & Box, London 1907. Sterling Lid on Scent bottle.
Antique English Burl Walnut Box from England, circa 1890
Located in Houston, TX
An unusual antique English burl walnut rectangular box from England, circa 1890. Please notice that
Walnut
Gordon Russell Burl Wood and Walnut Card Case or Box
By Gordon Russell
Located in Southampton, NY
Burl Veneer over Walnut Oval Case with Separate lid. Inside divided for 2 packs of Playing Cards
Watch Box in Oak with Oak Burl Lid
Located in Edinburgh, GB
6 Watch box in Scottish oak, with veneered oak burl lid. The box is finished with solid rosewood
Brass
Unavailable
H 5.25 in W 13 in D 8.75 in
English 19th Century Trinity House Burl Walnut Writing Box Ship and Cube Inlay
Located in Wells, ME
English 19th century burl walnut writing box of unusual interior conformation. The exterior of the
Walnut
Octagonal Box with Playing Cards
Located in New York, NY
playing cards, the conforming burl wood box raised on spherical metal feet.
Wood, Burl, Paper
Igneous Ocean Burl Ambient Scenter by L'Oeil du Vert
Located in Los Angeles, CA
unique electronic scent diffusing box
Bronze
French 1930s Burlwood Clock Box
Located in New York, NY
A rare and elegant box with an inset clock. French 1930s, 8 Day movement.
Brass
Vienna Secessionist Jewelry Box
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vienna Secessionist Jewelry box with painted ball feet.
Burl, Walnut
Miniature Blanket Chest of Burl Maple
Located in New Oxford, PA
A miniature blanket chest of outstanding figured burl maple from New York. The shaped skirt and
Maple
Set of three Michael Elkan sculptural maple burl pieces
By Michael Elkan
Located in Maastricht, NL
A set of three highly sculptural, studio crafted maple burl pieces by American craftsman Michael
Maple
Signed Sormani Box
By Paul Sormani
Located in Stamford, CT
A late 19th century burl walnut box signed Sormani Paris with ivory, ebony, satinwood and kingswood
Walnut, Ivory, Ebony, Satinwood, Kingwood
English Burl Yew Wood Tea Caddy with Dome Top
Located in Highland Park, IL
Early 19th century English burl yew wood tea caddy with dome top.
Yew, Burl
Unavailable
H 1.78 in W 3.94 in D 2.76 in
Pair Signed Erhard Sohne Trinket Casket Box Casket Original Keys Brass Wood 1900
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
boxes / jewelry caskets with amazing inlaid wood veneer and patinated brass showing fruit baskets and
Brass
English Burl Walnut Tea Caddy With Decorative Brass Mounts
Located in Free Union, VA
A handsome Victorian era burl wood tea caddy retaining much of its interior silvering. The exterior
Brass
Unavailable
H 9.85 in W 14.18 in D 9.45 in
18th Century Empire Burl Mahagani with Fine Inlays Miniatur Chest of Drawers
Located in Osnabrück, DE
This gracefully Miniature chest of drawers mirrored lid and interior of maple is a classic in perfection. The fine and weakly grained Mahagoni wood with the artful, straight threat...
Mahogany
Charming Bombe Jewelry Chest in Oyster Burl
Located in San Francisco, CA
Charming.
Unavailable
H 5.25 in W 7 in D 4.25 in
English Georgian Burl Yew Double Tea Caddy with Line Inlay and Crossbanding
Located in Wells, ME
English Georgian burl yew coffered top double tea caddy. The burl yew is accented with delicate
Kingwood, Satinwood, Yew, Burl
18th Century Burl Walnut Tea Caddy
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Richmond, London
An early 18th century, George I period bombé-shaped tea caddy in dramatically figured burl walnut
Brass
Victorian Walnut and Burl Walnut Tea Caddy
Located in Pawleys Island, SC
Victorian Walnut and Burl Walnut Tea Caddy. One tea box is fully lined with aluminum, while the
Aluminum
George III Burl Walnut Inlaid Tea Caddy
Located in Alexandria, VA
Lovely patina. Canted corners. Stringer and banded inlay of satinwood and ebony. Bone escutcheon. Brass knobs on two lids. Original lining, key and finish. From an estate that acquir...
1840s English Tantalus
Located in Aspen, CO
An extremely rare 1840s decanter set. It is in a gorgeous burl walnut case with brass hardware. The
Burl
Olive Ash Burl Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully crafted olive ash burl box, a wonderful addition to an office, storage box or
19th Century English Burl Box with Sterling Mounts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century English Burl Box with Sterling Mounts with original Crystal and Sterling Bottles.
Crystal, Sterling Silver
A fine 19th C Burl Box
Located in Hudson, NY
This fine small burl wood box is a little gem of treanware. Made in Paris and incised in gold leaf
Walnut
Carved Maple Burl Dresser Box
Located in Rochester, NY
Hand-carved maple burl box. By carefully carving around each burl the artist has created a sort of
Burl, Leather, Maple, Wood
1920s French Burl Wood Box With Plaque Of Carved Cherubs Playing Music
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1920s French burl box with carved bone plaque of 2 cherubs playing music. 2 pieces of small trim
Burl
Mid-century Redwood Burl Wooden Box c.1970
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A mid-century Redwood burl box lined with velvet. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF
Velvet, Wood
Selection of Modernist Boxes
By Michael Elkan
Located in Atlanta, GA
" D. 3) Unique tall maple burl box hand made by Michael Elkan, unsigned, comes wth original brochure
Brass
Michael Elkan Studios "Castles #14" Hand-Carved Birdseye Maple Box
By Michael Elkan
Located in Sacramento, CA
Hand-carved birdseye maple burl box by Michael Elkan Studios, Silverton, Oregon. Titled “Castles
Birdseye Maple
Italian Burl Wood Box
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Italian burl wood box.
Burl
Turned Apple Burl Wood Trinket Box
Located in Savannah, GA
A turned apple burl wood trinket box, 20th century. 3 inches wide by 2 ¼ inches tall
Wood, Burl
Modern Burl Veneer Covered Dresser Box
Located in Astoria, NY
Modern covered dresser box with burl wood veneer. Measures: 4" H x 9.75" L x 7" D. Minor
Wood, Burl
English 19th Century Burl Wood Box
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An English 19th century decorative box of beautiful burl wood with a veneer trimmed lift up lid
Wood, Burl
Sterling Silver Box, Burl Wood Lined
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
portion of the box. The hinged top opens to reveal a cognac colored burl wood lining. (14 troy ounces)
Sterling Silver
Monumental Beautifully Crafted Rounded Burl Wood Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very large impressive rounded wooden box having beautiful inlay design on the top with gorgeous
Burl
Chinese Burl Wood Document Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted from a beautiful specimen of burled northern elm (yumu), this wooden document box likely
Metal
1980s, Italian Burl Wood Box
Located in New York, NY
1980s, Italian burl wood box with key.
Antique English Burl Walnut Box on Stand
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Beautiful antique English walnut box with brass banding, that could be used as a petite end table
Brass
Burl Elm Brass-Mounted Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English Victorian burl elm brass-mounted box with mother-of-pearl cabochons, the interior lined
Brass
19th Century, English Regency Burl Wood Veneered Box
Located in Stamford, CT
A handsome and beautifully made English Regency burl wood veneered box. The thick burl veneer
Burl
Hermes Vintage Burl Wood Poker Chip Box 1970s
By Hermès
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant Hermes Poker chips or roulette box with original packed chips made in burl wood and brass
Brass
English Burl Wood Veneered Box with Inlaid Borders
Located in Stamford, CT
English desktop box with beautiful burl wood veneer, the top with an exquisite intricate mosaic
Fruitwood, Burl
Tommaso Barbi Italy Brass and Burl Wood Box
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant original decorative box designed by Tommaso Barbi, Italy. Modernist design with a square
Metal, Brass
Amboyna Burl Wood and Brass-Inlaid Glove Box
Located in Savannah, GA
Amboyna Burl Wood and Brass-Inlaid Glove Box with a brass plate and string-inlaid borders with
Brass
Italian Sorrento Burl Wood Jewelry Box Music Box, 1960s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Italian Sorrento Burl Wood Jewelry Box Music Box.1960s/Italian Sorrento natural burl wood
Burl
Maison Lancel Paris Chrome and Burl Wood Box
By Lancel Paris
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stylish Maison Lancel Paris decorative lidded box. Extra-long rectangular shape with a sleek design
Metal, Chrome
English Regency Burl Walnut Medical Box, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency burl walnut medical box with mother of pearl inlay, hinged top, compartmentalized
Mother-of-Pearl, Blown Glass, Walnut, Burl
Tommaso Barbi Brass and Burl Wood Box, Italy, 1960
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Naples, IT
Rare Italian rectangular box by Tommaso Barbi Produced in the 1960s. This beautiful box is made of
Brass
English brass mounted burl walnut domed top letter box
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English brass mounted burl walnut domed top letter box, the top with two slots labeled "Answered
Brass
Studio Box by American Craftsman Michael Elkan, US 'No 5'
By Michael Elkan
Located in Berlin, DE
Studio Box by American craftsman Michael Elkan, US for your personal belongings.
Wood
From mere trinkets to useful receptacles that serve a distinct purpose, antique boxes as decorative objects have come in many forms over the years. No matter what they’re made of or where they end up in your home, decorative boxes add both style and storage to your space.
The decorative box that is likely most common is the jewelry box. These boxes were originally known as jewel caskets and were in common use in Ancient Egypt, as most Egyptians wore some sort of jewelry. A portable jewelry box, in its original intended use, was integral to keeping your jewelry safe and secure. This accessory has transformed in size, shape and appearance over the years. Initially it was common for a jewelry box to bear intricate ornamentation. Whether they’re mid-century modern works of marble and brass or feature playful Art Deco–style geometric decor, jewelry boxes boast real staying power.
Snuff boxes began to soar in popularity during the 17th century (and were commonplace in European homes by the mid-19th century). The boxes, some hand-painted with landscape scenes, some made from gold, porcelain or stone, contained a small amount of tobacco, which users would sniff, or “snuff,” throughout the day. Some particularly ornamental snuff boxes featured enameled designs or were set with precious gems and were given as gifts or party favors, particularly at the coronation of royalty or other lavish events.
Whether you’re organizing important mail in the foyer or tucking away medications in your bathroom, antique boxes — be they metal tea caddies, sterling-silver decorative boxes or Victorian cigar boxes made of oak (even if you don’t smoke) — are a sophisticated solution to help keep the surfaces in your home clutter-free. And no matter if you’re seeking a decorative box to beautify a desktop or bestow upon a loved one, you are sure to find something you love in the collection of antique and vintage boxes on 1stDibs.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
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Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.
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