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"Perseverance" Sugar Maple Hand Carved Wood Sculpture
Located in Austin, TX
foraged by the artist. It is named "Perseverance" because of the holes in the wood, burrowed by insects
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2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Maple

"Perseverance 2" Hand Carved Natural Wood Sculpture
Located in Austin, TX
" because of the holes in the wood, burrowed by insects. These details are part of what makes this piece
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Maple

Tunbridge Ware Workbox c1850
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
. Almost certainly early Edmund Nye or George Burrows. Decoration : Central stylised floral tesellated
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Antique 1850s British Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Tunbridge Ware Workbox c1850
Tunbridge Ware Workbox c1850
H 2.56 in W 11.23 in D 8.9 in
Tunbridge Ware Jewellery Box Featuring Eridge Castle c1850
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
to the manufacturers. This version of the castle was first produced by Humphrey Burrows the elder in
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Antique 1850s British Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Tunbridge Ware Rosewood Workbox c1840
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
although George Burrows was also known to be producing such wares at the time.
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Antique 1840s British Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Tunbridge Ware Rosewood Workbox c1840
Tunbridge Ware Rosewood Workbox c1840
H 2.96 in W 8.47 in D 5.04 in
Set of Six Upholstered Dining Chairs by a European Cabinetmaker, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
dining chairs. Each chair has a masterfully crafted exotic wood frame bent in the back and straight in
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Tunbridge Ware - A Very Finely Decorated Sewing Box, c1840
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
along with the Burrows's very distinctive use of walnut root-wood veneer
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Aquatic Elegance: Molluscan Diversity Illustrated and Hand-Colored in 1849
Located in Langweer, NL
Image** 8. **Pholas dactylus** - The common piddock, a bivalve that bores into wood or soft rock, has a
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Antique 1840s Prints

Materials

Paper

Rare 19th Century English Tunbridgeware Hair Pin or Slide
Located in Dallas, TX
. The marquetry inlay appears to be various different woods, namely, maple, walnut and satinwood
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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

Jim Shaw - Stocks Painting - Signed and Dated Oil on Canvas
By Jim Shaw
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
, New York, Trans Hudson Gallery, 1998 (essays by D. Burrows, M. Harris) 1997 Sunshine & Noir
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Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

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Andrianna Shamaris Carved Panel
Located in New York, NY
Antique hand carved merbau wood panel from Lampung, Sumatra. We have a collection in various sizes. Please inquire. The size and price reflect the one shown. Stunning on both sides. ...
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Vintage 1930s Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Carved Panel
Andrianna Shamaris Carved Panel
H 24 in W 1 in D 17 in
Copper and Brass Parrot by Sergio Bustamante
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Lifesize brass and copper Sergio Bustamante folk art parrot on a swing. Note that one of the tail feathers is loose and needs to be reattached to the other five tail feathers. Origin...
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Copper

Vintage Chinese Brass Accented Wood Jewelry Box Chest
By George Zee, George Zee and Co
Located in Harlingen, TX
A vintage George Zee Chinese jewelry storage box. This beautifully crafted chest is constructed of wood and adorned with brass accents including a Chinese 'blessing'' character on to...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Japanese Paloma Wood Carving Okimono of Jurojin
Located in New York, NY
A Japanese carved paloma wood Okimono of Jurojin (god of longevity with a turtle). A symbol of long life, the sculpture also depicts a young boy representing the beginning of life. C...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

Museum Quality and Excellent Design Arts & Crafts Jewelry Box by Erhard & Sohne
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in Lisse, NL
Museum quality and marked Erhard & Sons, Arts and Crafts box. In almost all countries on the globe there are -for good reasons- collectors of the boxes that were handcrafted by Germ...
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Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

FINE 18TH CENTURY TURNED CASTLE POT HOLDING PERiOD CARVED CHESS SET MUST SEE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare 18th century hand carved cycling pot in the form of a Chess rook or castle which holds a per...
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Georgian Games

Materials

Wood

Art Nouveau Jewelry/Ring Box, French, Gilt Bronze, Beveled Glass, ca. 1910
Located in Petaluma, CA
A very high quality art nouveau French gilt bronze ring box. All the glass is beveled and the inside is tufted silk. A striking and rare little item. A perfect gift for the engageme...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Red Heart in Steel & Bronze Sculpture-The Largest Heart of the World by F.Crespo
Located in Coimbra, PT
The sculptor Fernando Crespo has chosen Fatima, in the Centenary of the Apparitions and on the occasion of the visit of the illustrious pilgrim Pope Francis, to leave this art work o...
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2010s Portuguese Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze, Stainless Steel, Chrome, Steel

Laredo Armchair, 3-Legged Contemporary Ergonomic Design w/Laquer Finish
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
Influences from Mexico, Japan and Stickley are rendered in solid wood using traditional tongue and groove joinery. This sculptural 3-legged contemporary armchair is comfortable becau...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Minimalist Armchairs

Materials

Wood

19th English Regency Inlaid Jewelry Box
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century Regency jewelry bow with exquisite inlay of various woods, ebony, rosewood, fruit wood, walnut, mahogany. With intricate geometric pattern inlay throughout and start pat...
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Antique Early 19th Century Regency Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Velvet, Ebony, Fruitwood, Mahogany, Walnut

19th English Regency Inlaid Jewelry Box
19th English Regency Inlaid Jewelry Box
H 6.5 in W 10.25 in D 6.5 in
"Shadow of the Evening" Etruscan Bronze Museo Etrusco Guernacci Volterra
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in North Hollywood, CA
"Ombra della sera" Etruscan bronze, 3rd century BC, Museo Etrusco Guernacci, Volterra "Shadow of the evening". Dimensions: Height: 15.75 in (40.01 cm)Width: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)Depth: 2....
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20th Century Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

African Woman Bust Hand-Carved Ebony Wooden Sculpture
Located in Plainview, NY
An African woman bust sculpture, meticulously hand-carved from the lustrous depths of ebony wood. This masterful creation pays homage to the rich heritage of African craftsmanship. ...
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20th Century African Tribal Busts

Materials

Wood, Ebony

French Orientalist Bronze Tunisian Water Carrier Sculpture by Jean-Didier Debut
By Foundry Pinedo, Jean Didier Debut
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely cast French Orientalist sculpture after Jean-Didier Debut of a Tunisian Water Carrier cast by the Pinedo Bronzier foundry of Paris. Entitled: Porteur d' Eau Tunisien T...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Beaux Arts Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Gothic Revival Medieval Gilt Bronze Dore Reliquary Jewelry Box
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique French Gothic Revival/Medieval gilt bronze jewelry casket, with prorcelain panels, circa 1870. An identical jewelry casket sold on 1stdibs reference number LU155624346...
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Antique 1880s French Gothic Revival Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Theatre Mitsumekozo Theatre Mask Meiji Period, circa 1900
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Unusual Japanese Folk Art theatre mask depicting the playful character Mitsumekozo, a three eyed goblin often portrayed as a mischevious creature in comical plays, late Meiji period,...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Yoruba Culture Ibeji 'Nigeria' Statues
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A pair of Yoruba Culture Ibeji (Nigeria) statues, a male and female carved figural statues with exaggerated features. Both figures have elongated blue headresses, frontal loin clothe...
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Antique Late 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Recent Sales

Burrow
By Laura Sharp Wilson
Located in New York, NY
graphite on mulberry paper mounted on wood. In this new work, Wilson employs a stronger palette and less
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Acrylic, Graphite

Morceaux de fougue, abstract oil painting on wood panel
By Carol Bernier
Located in Halifax, Nova Scotia
, for example, it does seem that they have burrowed their way into my mind and have stayed there. I am
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2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Tar, Oil, Wood Panel

Rêver en Jaune, abstract oil painting on wood panel
By Carol Bernier
Located in Halifax, Nova Scotia
, for example, it does seem that they have burrowed their way into my mind and have stayed there. I am
Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Tar, Oil, Wood Panel

Pair of Framed Terriers on the Hunt
Located in Woodbury, CT
dogs at the entrance to a burrow. Signed G. Operti, lower right. (giovanni operti) Frames are of modern
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Antique Late 19th Century Paintings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Framed Terriers on the Hunt
Pair of Framed Terriers on the Hunt
H 12.5 in W 15.25 in D 2 in
Retour, abstract oil painting on canvas
By Carol Bernier
Located in Halifax, Nova Scotia
, for example, it does seem that they have burrowed their way into my mind and have stayed there. I am
Category

2010s Abstract Paintings

Materials

Tar, Oil, Wood Panel, Mixed Media

Empire Burl Wood and Leather Chair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
: Brass, burl wood, leather. Condition: This Empire burl wood and leather chair is in good vintage
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Empire Burl Wood and Leather Chair
Empire Burl Wood and Leather Chair
H 29.5 in W 23.75 in D 23.75 in
Taxidermy Grouse on Wood Mount
Located in New York, NY
Taxidermy Grouse on wood mount: Grouse are heavily built like other Galliformes, such as
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21st Century and Contemporary Taxidermy

Materials

Feathers

Taxidermy Grouse on Wood Mount
Taxidermy Grouse on Wood Mount
H 14 in W 12 in D 22 in
Burl Wood Mid-Century Modern Pedestal
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern burrowed square pedestal.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Burl

1860s Six Drawer Dresser with Side Lock
Located in New York, NY
hardwoods; with a burrowed front design. This can be seen at our 5 East 16th St. store at Union Square in
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Antique 19th Century American Dressers

Materials

Wood

Watership Breakout
By Robert Adams
Located in Mill Valley, CA
wood, fabric, porcelain Robert Adams has spent some of the time rereading books he had loved in
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain, Fabric, Wood

Wonderful French Art Deco Cubist Macassar Fox Bookends
Located in Oakland, CA
Beautifully hand-carved from solid Macassar ebony. The sculptor has made great use of the woods
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Metal

Early Tunbridge Ware Sewing Or Jewellery Box c1825
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Tunbridge ware. Unfortunately the design was widespread amongs Burrows, Wise, Fenner, Nye etc. that we have
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Antique 1820s British George IV Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Taxidermy Kiwi Mounted in Designer Display Case
Located in Leuven , BE
, the pair call to each other at night, and meet in the nesting burrow every three days. These
Category

Early 20th Century British Taxidermy

Materials

Animal Skin, Wood, Paper

Fine Victorian Oil Painting, Milk Maid & Dog Walking Through Wooded Valley
By Edward Robert Smythe
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
. *artists bio below, please scroll down. Title: Walking through the Woods Medium: oil on canvas, framed
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19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Prime Real Estate
By Jane Kim
Located in Burlingame, CA
-wildlife interaction. The California ground squirrel enjoyed no such celebration. A burrowing rodent that
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2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Latex, Panel, Paper

Prime Real Estate
Prime Real Estate
H 40 in W 40 in D 2.5 in
"View of the Bridge at Central Park " Impressionist Lush Oil Painting Landscape
Located in New York, NY
wood carved frame. Art measures 15 x 18 inches Frame measures 21 x 24 inches From Utah, Waldo Midgley
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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Pair of English Antique Victorian landscapes with horses people carts cottages
By Robert Burrows
Located in Woodbury, CT
, carts chickens etc. Robert Burrows, was born in Ipswich in 1810, eldest son of Robert Burrows senior
Category

1860s Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Magnificent Monumental Burl Wood Dining Table by Steve Chase
By Steve Chase
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent and monumental burl wood dining table custom-made for a Deluxe Seattle Penthouse by
Category

Vintage 1980s American Dining Room Tables

Materials

Burl

Unusual Dog Folk Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Carved wood dog with attached legs with old painted surface.When I was a young boy on a farm my dad
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Wood

"Manhattan Isle" New York Sampler dated 1810
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tempest. On December 5, 1811, Elizabeth married Francis Burras (Burrows / Burrers), a cabinetmaker, and
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Antique 1810s American Folk Art Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Silk

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Burrow Wood For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the burrow wood you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A burrow wood — often made from wood, paper and fabric — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a burrow wood — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A burrow wood, designed in the Victorian or mid-century modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made burrow wood over the years, but those crafted by Tunbridge Ware are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Burrow Wood?

Prices for a burrow wood can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $354 and can go as high as $24,334, while the average can fetch as much as $999.