What can I do with old wooden boxes?

There are many things you can do with old wooden boxes. Depending on their size, you can use them as toy boxes, desks, coffee tables or nightstands. Line smaller ones with plastic and use them as planters or incorporate fabric lining and transform the boxes into storage baskets for small odds and ends. On 1stDibs, find a collection of wood boxes.

What is a wooden box called?

A wooden box is sometimes called a crate. It can be used for storage purposes. Find a variety of antique and vintage wooden boxes and other storage solutions on 1stDibs.

How do you preserve old wooden boxes?

To preserve old wooden boxes, you can apply an oil or clear coat finish. Products that may be suitable for use include linseed oil, clear lacquer and polyurethane. However, you should always read the label on products first to ensure that the finish or oil is safe to use on the type of wood. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of wooden boxes.

How do you clean a vintage wooden box?

To clean a vintage wood box, wipe it with a soft cloth moistened with mild dish soap and water. You can use a soft-bristled brush and soapy water to remove dirt from the hinges and clasp. Next, use a fresh, damp cloth to wipe away the soap and then finish by drying with a third cloth. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of wood boxes.

When did Omega start using wooden boxes?

Omega started using wooden boxes in 1999. Originally, only the luxury watchmaker's Co-Axial timepieces came in the packaging. In 2015, Omega began presenting Seamaster and Aqua Terra Series watches in wood boxes as well. Shop a large collection of Omega watches on 1stDibs.

Burmese Wooden Box

Burmese Lacquer Furniture

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18th Century Wooden Boxes

Gilt Lacquer Wood Manuscript Storage Box Burma 19th Century

$1,250

H 9 in W 25.25 in D 8 in

Gilt Lacquer Wood Manuscript Storage Box Burma 19th Century

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Gilt Lacquer Wood Manuscript storage box Burma 19th century. This wooden box is entirely covered

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Thai Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Teak

Burmese Lacquered Wooden Box, Engraved Design, Vintage, Myanmar, 1930

$1,884

H 14.18 in W 22.84 in D 11.42 in

Burmese Lacquered Wooden Box, Engraved Design, Vintage, Myanmar, 1930

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Splendid and vintage Burmese Box, red lacquered and engraved, unusual size. O/5307 -

Category

Vintage 1930s Burmese Other Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Unique Wooden Betel Nut Preparation Utensils Box

$1,230

H 4.73 in W 9.06 in D 18.51 in

Unique Wooden Betel Nut Preparation Utensils Box

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Unique Wooden Betel Nut Preparation Utensils Box Burma (Myanmar), 18th–19th Century Material

Category

Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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Mid-20th Century Burmese Chest, Blanket Box, Wooden Trunk, circa 1940

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H 26.38 in W 43.31 in D 22.84 in

Mid-20th Century Burmese Chest, Blanket Box, Wooden Trunk, circa 1940

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a mid-20th century Burmese chest. A hard wood teak trunk contemporary to the Art Deco

Category

Mid-20th Century Burmese Blanket Chests

Materials

Teak

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Antique Burmese Set of Sixteen Double-Sided Kammavaca or Buddhist Manuscripts

$2,200 / item

H 5.25 in W 26.75 in D 8.25 in

Antique Burmese Set of Sixteen Double-Sided Kammavaca or Buddhist Manuscripts

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An antique Burmese set of sixteen double-sided Kammavaca or Buddhist manuscripts, written in Bali in red and black lacquer on a gold leaf ground. This set is accompanied by the ori...

Category

Antique 1890s Scholar's Objects

Materials

Paper

Burmese Lacquer Rectangular Box with Incised Decoration of Elephants and Figures

$320

H 3 in W 12 in D 4 in

Burmese Lacquer Rectangular Box with Incised Decoration of Elephants and Figures

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Burmese Lacquer Rectangular Box with Incised Decoration of Elephants and Figures. The box crafted of wood and covered in several layers of black, orange, green and yellow lac...

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Early 20th Century Burmese Other Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

$115,442

H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

Located in London, GB

A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Wooden Burmese Temple from Burma

$2,848

H 70.87 in W 39.38 in D 28.55 in

Antique Wooden Burmese Temple from Burma

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Material: wood 180 cm high 100 cm wide and 72,5 cm deep Completely restaurated, see 1 picture from unrestaurated condition Originating from Burma +/- 120 years old Material: T...

Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Burmese Kalaga Tapestry

$3,200

H 33 in W 50 in D 3 in

Burmese Kalaga Tapestry

Located in Asheville, NC

Beautifully embroidered with glass beads, metallic wrapped thread, metal sequins and beads, this tapestry seems to come to life with its rows of dancing women and mythical creatures....

Category

Early 20th Century Burmese Textiles

Antique Burmese Carved Wood Panel of a Court Scribe.

$1,500

H 55.75 in W 13 in D 3.5 in

Antique Burmese Carved Wood Panel of a Court Scribe.

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Burmese Carved Wood Panel of a Court Scribe. The standing heavenly being holds a manuscript with a brush in the right hand writing scripture on an accordian style book while ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Asian Large Vintage Burmese Kalaga Beads Embroidered Tapestry

$2,950

H 43.5 in W 99 in D 0.5 in

Asian Large Vintage Burmese Kalaga Beads Embroidered Tapestry

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Fabulous large Kakaga Burmese bead embroidered adorned with sequins and beads tapestry wall hanging . This vintage handcrafted needlework wall hanging tapestry shows ten different sc...

Category

20th Century South Asian Anglo Raj Textiles

Materials

Textile

A pair of Spanish-colonial Viceregal mother-of-pearl inlaid bureau-cabinets

$1,104,222

H 83.86 in W 45.28 in D 83.86 in

A pair of Spanish-colonial Viceregal mother-of-pearl inlaid bureau-cabinets

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Viceroyalty of Peru, Lima, 18th century, circa 1720-1760 Each with a moulded giltwood cornice and on a foliate carved giltwood base, possibly later and English. The cabinets, with s...

Category

Antique 18th Century Peruvian Spanish Colonial Cabinets

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Teak

Antique Thai Buddhist Banner Painting

$8,000

H 63 in W 36.75 in D 2 in

Antique Thai Buddhist Banner Painting

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Thai Buddhist Banner Painting, multi-coloured tempera and gold leaf on cloth, depicting Buddha Descending From Tavatimsa Heaven. An illustration of one of the eight great eve...

Category

Antique 1850s Thai Other Paintings and Screens

Materials

Textile, Plexiglass

Antique Burmese Sadaik Manuscript Chest.

$6,000

H 15.5 in W 28 in D 19.75 in

Antique Burmese Sadaik Manuscript Chest.

Located in Point Richmond, CA

The chest is constructed of teak covered in lacquer and gold leaf with a hinged lid and detailed decoration on four sides. The high relief thayo lacquer depicts narrative scenes, bor...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Anglo-Indian Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Carved Burmese Side Table Elephant Legs Burma, 1880

$1,697

H 22 in W 19 in D 19 in

Carved Burmese Side Table Elephant Legs Burma, 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

A fine Burmese elephant table heavily carved with a hexagonal top supported by four elephants with simulated wooden ivory tusks Circa 1880 Highly collectable interiors piece Some ...

Category

Antique 1880s Side Tables

Materials

Wood

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Burmese Wooden Box For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Burmese wooden box you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each Burmese wooden box for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and gold. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Burmese wooden box, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each Burmese wooden box bearing folk art or Rococo hallmarks is very popular. Mellerio and Asian Style each produced at least one beautiful Burmese wooden box that is worth considering.

How Much is a Burmese Wooden Box?

The average selling price for a Burmese wooden box at 1stDibs is $4,900, while they’re typically $830 on the low end and $200,000 for the highest priced.

Questions About Burmese Wooden Box

What can I do with old wooden boxes?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
There are many things you can do with old wooden boxes. Depending on their size, you can use them as toy boxes, desks, coffee tables or nightstands. Line smaller ones with plastic and use them as planters or incorporate fabric lining and transform the boxes into storage baskets for small odds and ends. On 1stDibs, find a collection of wood boxes.
What is a wooden box called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
A wooden box is sometimes called a crate. It can be used for storage purposes. Find a variety of antique and vintage wooden boxes and other storage solutions on 1stDibs.
How do you preserve old wooden boxes?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
To preserve old wooden boxes, you can apply an oil or clear coat finish. Products that may be suitable for use include linseed oil, clear lacquer and polyurethane. However, you should always read the label on products first to ensure that the finish or oil is safe to use on the type of wood. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of wooden boxes.
How do you clean a vintage wooden box?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
To clean a vintage wood box, wipe it with a soft cloth moistened with mild dish soap and water. You can use a soft-bristled brush and soapy water to remove dirt from the hinges and clasp. Next, use a fresh, damp cloth to wipe away the soap and then finish by drying with a third cloth. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of wood boxes.
When did Omega start using wooden boxes?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
Omega started using wooden boxes in 1999. Originally, only the luxury watchmaker's Co-Axial timepieces came in the packaging. In 2015, Omega began presenting Seamaster and Aqua Terra Series watches in wood boxes as well. Shop a large collection of Omega watches on 1stDibs.

Symbols of Happiness and Rebirth Adorn This Japanese Satsuma Bowl

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Chicago’s Pagoda Red Has a Spirited Mix of Asian Antiques and Bold New Art

For 25 years, gallerist Betsy Nathan has leveraged her keen eye and key connections to bring a unique selection of rare finds to the market.

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12 Calming Spaces Inspired by Japanese Design

From cherry-blossom-adorned walls paired with glamorous lighting to wood-paneled ceilings above checkerboard-patterned chairs, these 12 spaces seamlessly blend Eastern and Western aesthetics.

Rodrigo Rivero Lake’s Mexico City Showroom Is a Museum-Worthy Trove of Spanish Colonial and Asian Antiques

The dealer and curator has spent the past 50 years amassing a collection of exceptional art, furniture and architectural elements that trace the cultural influence of the Spanish empire from Europe to the Americas and beyond.