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Nakashima Box

1960s Studio Piece Walnut Wood Box Slide Open Clean Design Style of Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Walnut wood box. 1960s Studio piece walnut wood box clean modern design. No label. George
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Walnut

Craft Made Wood Box by Larry Dern c 1980's
By George Nakashima
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional hand made wood jewelry box by noted California artist Larry Dern, circa 1980's. The box
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Suede, Wenge, Burl

Stunning Studio Craft Maple Burl Organic Jewelry Box with 4 Containers with Lids
By George Nakashima
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Stunning American Studio craft Maple Burl organic Jewelry box with 4 containers with lids
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Maple, Burl

George Nakashima Origins Dresser for Widdicomb
By George Nakashima
Located in San Francisco, CA
George Nakashima design dresser for his Origins line by Widdicomb, 1959. Dramatic wood grain
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Brass

Live Edge Solid Slab Coffee Table or Bench in the Style of George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Topeka, KS
George Nakashima. It is in wonderful vintage condition with normal wear, circa 1950s-1980s. Organic
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Midcentury Studio Craft Small Dresser Top Jewelry Box 6-Drawer Walnut Brass
By George Nakashima Studio
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
brass knobs 6 individual drawers. Made in the style of George Nakashima studio workshop. Made in USA. In
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Brass

Incredible Mid-Century Modern Craft Dry Bar Box Sculpture
By George Nakashima, Wendell Castle
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
sculpture has mounted gears on the outside if the box. When turing the crank the dowel pin releases the lock
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Brass

George Nakashima Inspired Walnut Desk by Boyd & Allister
By Boyd & Allister
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A walnut desk inspired by George Nakashima’s desk design of the late 1950’s. The desk is built in
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Brass

Pair of Japanese Blue and White Abstract Form Dishes by Nakashima Katsunori
Located in Hudson, NY
Original signed box. About the artist: Nakashima Katsunori (1963-2014) was born in Seto City, near
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Late 20th Century Japanese Ceramics

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Ceramic

Charles Hollis Jones CHJ-575 'Box' Monumental Lucite Dining Table, Signed
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Box' line (image of coffee table example from CHJ website shown in last photo in this listing) and
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

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Lucite

Mid-Century Paul Evans Brutalist American Modern Metal Planter Box
By Paul Evans
Located in Forney, TX
Powell. Together they began a business heavily influenced by the work of George Nakashima. Powell worked
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Planters and Jardinieres

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Metal, Copper, Steel

American Craft, Sizable Organic Jar, Solid Sculpted Oak, America, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A intricate and organically shaped box / container / jar. With several compartments. In finely
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Jars

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Oak

Rare Paul Evans for Directional Pair of Barstools in Sculpted Bronze
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Waalwijk, NL
more bronze mixed with epoxy and sandblasted it onto a frame using sterilized play-box sand
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Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Stools

Materials

Bronze, Steel

New Hope Style Carved Walnut Swivel Storage Cubby on Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
platform and pyramidal form, with two small tiers / shelves for additional storage. Beautiful box joint
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Walnut

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Hans Gustav Ehrenreich '1917-84' Scandinavian Modern Cigar Box in Rosewood
By Hans Gustav Ehrenreich
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Along with Alfred Klitgaard and Knud Albert Furniture-maker, and Artist Hans Gustav Ehrenreich is regarded as one of the most prolific Scandinavian designers of the 1960s. Although H...
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Gio Ponti Armchair in Green Loro Piana Velvet and Ash Wood, Boucher & Fils, 1955
By Gio Ponti
Located in The Hague, NL
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Modern Opposite Floor Lamp, Black Marble Brass, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
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Vintage Sergio Bustamante Brass Snail Sculpture Mexico Mid Century Modern 1970s
By Sergio Bustamante
Located in Troy, MI
Sergio Bustamante rare snail sculpture Mexico 1970s Hollow form brass welded construction with great detail and character Unmarked 19 inch width 9 inch depth 10 inch height
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Modern Animal Sculptures

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19th century American Bird's-Eye and Tiger Maple Sleigh Bed
Located in Savannah, GA
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Antique 1820s American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames

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Birdseye Maple

American Aesthetic Movement Birds Eye Maple Faux Bamboo Bed
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Chinese and Japanese bamboo style furniture reached the height of popularity after the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition. As the Aesthetic movement intensified so did the deman...
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Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Beds and Bed Frames

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Birdseye Maple

1 of 4 Charlotte Perriand Stools for Les Arcs, France 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Echt, NL
Original Les Arcs stools in very good condition. The stools were designed by Charlotte Perriand for the Les Arcs ski resort in France. The stool are made of solid pine wood and hav...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

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1950s Italian Curved Sofa by Federico Munari
By Federico Munari
Located in London, London
Curved sofa. Probably by Federico Munari but similar to Ico Parisi designs. Turned conical legs. Italian 1950s. Upholstery service available.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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1950s Italian Curved Sofa by Federico Munari
1950s Italian Curved Sofa by Federico Munari
H 34.26 in W 90.56 in D 47.25 in
Coffee Table by George Nakashima for his Origins Series for Widdicomb
By George Nakashima, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rectangular coffee table model 217 designed by George Nakashima for his origin / origins series for Widdicomb, 1950s, in Sundra (meaning thing of beauty) finish. Beautifully figured...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Brass

Arne Vodder Sofa in Patinated Cognac Leather
By Ivan Schlechter, Arne Vodder
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Ivan Schlechter, sofa, patinated leather, teak, Denmark, design 1953, manufactured late 1950s-1960s. Elegant two-seat settee in admirable cognac leather and teak b...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Leather, Teak

Arne Vodder Sofa in Patinated Cognac Leather
Arne Vodder Sofa in Patinated Cognac Leather
H 31.89 in W 49.22 in D 28.75 in
Concordia Chair by Mira Nakashima based on a George Nakashima design, USA
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Berlin, DE
Mira Nakashima Concordia Chair based on a design by George Nakashima. Outstanding grain on the seat, can be signed. Important: Please consider the production lead time of around 18 m...
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Walnut

Danish Teak Box by Wiggers
By Wiggers
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
This is a small but perfectly made teak wooden box, made in Denmark.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Teak

Danish Teak Box by Wiggers
Danish Teak Box by Wiggers
H 1.97 in W 3.94 in D 3.35 in
Yamaha Casette Deck Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini, Yamaha
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Yamaha casette deck designed by Mario Bellini in 1974. Working with 100V or DC12V. Historical audio equipment which is one of MOMA permanent collection. Inclined body has control ...
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

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Plastic

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H 7.88 in W 12.21 in D 12.6 in

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James Martin Carved and Pierced Wood Box-2
By James Martin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Another example of James Martin's work. Quite different from George Nakashima, whom he worked with.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Paul Evans Sculptural Chrome "Cityscape" Bar Cabinet, circa 1975 Signed
By Paul Evans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, and Bucks County, Pennsylvania, neighbors George Nakashima and Philip Lloyd Powell. He trained in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Chrome

Studio Black Walnut Box by James Martin
By James Martin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Renowned master woodcarver, James Martin was the head woodworker in George Nakashima's studio for
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Vintage 1960s American Boxes

James Martin Sculpted Hand-Carved Walnut Box New Hope School USA, 1960s Signed
By James Martin
Located in New York, NY
James Martin sculpted hand-carved walnut box New Hope School USA, 1960s signed. Signed on underside
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Walnut

George Nakashima Telephone Table Texarkana Restaurant 1982
By George Nakashima
Located in Camden, ME
A classic studio built box from the New Hope, Pa. atelier of George Nakashima. Over-sized tongue
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

George Nakashima Studio Full Size Platform Bed with Spindle Headboard
By George Nakashima, George Nakashima Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Platform bed by George Nakashima. This frame made from solid black walnut features a spindle
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

Organic form Tree Box in the manner of George Nakashima
Located in NYC, NY
A beautifully finished organic form box with wonderfully shaped sides. Attached lid is well crafted
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Vintage 1970s American Decorative Objects

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Nakashima Style Handmade Solid Walnut 2 Part Dining Room Cabinet/Hutch
Located in Asheville, NC
spaces. -Doors are all sliding and can be removed easily. -Drawers are constructed with box joints
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2010s Cabinets

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Walnut

Michael Elkan Studio Craft Live Edge Spindle Back Stool
By Michael Elkan, George Nakashima
Located in Los Angeles, CA
burl boxes. Eventually Michael built a very successful craft business making boxes, one-of-a-kind
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Maple, Burl

Solid Teak Tambour Door Credenza by Johannes Aasbjerg Danish Mid century Modern
By Johannes Aasbjerg
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
details including a thick solid teak slat sliding tambour door. The solid teak box is joined with dovetail
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Brass

MCM Maple Spindle Barrel Back Dining Chairs 2 Side 2 Arm Attr Statesville Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
appeal much like designs by Paul McCobb and George Nakashima and bit of a Danish flair like designs by
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Maple

Studio Craftsman, Ricardo Dellera Koa Wood Box, Ebony inlay, signed
By George Nakashima
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Vintage Koa wood handcrafted box with Ebony inlaid, George Nakashima style bow-tie joints by
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Velvet, Wood, Hardwood, Ebony

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Box with Copper Ornamentation
By George Nakashima
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Mid-Century Modern walnut box with copper ornamentation. Unmarked
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Copper

Beautiful Jewelry Box by Michael Elkan, Artist Craftsman, Coast Redwood
By Michael Elkan
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful box with hinged top, coast redwood, during 1980s George Nakashima sold Michael Elkan
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Wood

Walnut Platform Bed by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in New York, NY
Platform bed by George Nakashima. The bed is supported by an enclosed box support. Superb exposed
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Vintage 1960s North American American Craftsman Beds and Bed Frames

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Walnut

Nakashima Style Walnut and Birch Floor Lamp by Lightolier, 1960s
By Lightolier, George Nakashima
Located in Camden, ME
Four sided column Nakashima style floor lamp for Lightolier, 1960s The rectilinear box frame of
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Birch, Walnut

Japanese Letter or Document Box, 1950s
By George Nakashima
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-century document box from Japan. Beautiful butterfly joinery. The lid can also be used as a
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

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Wood

Japanese Letter or Document Box, 1950s
Japanese Letter or Document Box, 1950s
H 2.5 in W 9.75 in D 10.5 in
Vintage Modern Dominoes Wood Box Set, by Henkel
By George Nakashima
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration: Mid Century Vintage Modern Dominoes Set. Box labeled HENKEL. Wood box has
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Games

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Wood

Tall Japanese Bronze Vase
Located in Hudson, NY
patina with red and green mottled colors. Signature reads: Yasumi Nakashima. Comes with original, signed
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Early 20th Century Japanese Metalwork

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Bronze

Tall Japanese Bronze Vase
Tall Japanese Bronze Vase
H 18 in Dm 3.75 in
Frank Kyle Mexican Modern Mahogany and Brass Inlay Trestle Base Dining Table
By Frank Kyle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
check box. Let's start with the double trestle Nakashima styled base.... this dining table is so
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Brass

Paul Evans Chairs
By Paul Evans
Located in New Haven, CT
, neighbors George Nakashima and Philip Lloyd Powell. He trained in metallurgy and studied at the Cranbrook
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Paul Evans Chairs
Paul Evans Chairs
H 34 in W 19.5 in D 17 in
Carved Wood Sculpture Relief Woodwork Carving Panel Japanese Zen Aesthetic
Located in Surfside, FL
Strike logo; no matter how the box was turned or flipped, it was immediately recognizable. This led to an
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1990s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

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Wood

Michael Elkan Box
By Michael Elkan
Located in New York, NY
Hand-crafted box of Chakte Coc ("Redheart") wood with sliding dovetailed lid by Oregon woodworker
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Vintage 1980s American American Craftsman Boxes

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Wood

Michael Elkan Box
Michael Elkan Box
H 1.5 in W 5 in D 3 in
Triple Box by Michael Elkan
By Michael Elkan
Located in New York, NY
Box-in-a-box-in-a-box of highly figured Oregon birdseye maple burl by master woodworker Michael
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Vintage 1980s American American Craftsman Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Triple Box by Michael Elkan
Triple Box by Michael Elkan
H 6.25 in W 7.25 in D 5 in
Hinged Box by Michael Elkan
By Michael Elkan
Located in New York, NY
Hinged box with segmented insert tray, of Oregon birdseye maple burl, by master woodworker Michael
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Vintage 1980s American American Craftsman Decorative Boxes

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Maple

Hinged Box by Michael Elkan
Hinged Box by Michael Elkan
H 4 in W 11 in D 6.5 in
Michael Elkan Box with Free Edge
By Michael Elkan
Located in New York, NY
Hinged, free-edged box of burled elder, with segmented interior, by master woodworker Michael Elkan
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Vintage 1980s American American Craftsman Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Michael Elkan Box with Free Edge
Michael Elkan Box with Free Edge
H 3.25 in W 11 in D 7.75 in
Free Edge Box by Michael Elkan
By Michael Elkan
Located in New York, NY
Hinged, free-edged box of Oregon bird's-eye maple burl, with segmented interior, by master
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Vintage 1980s American American Craftsman Decorative Boxes

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Maple

Free Edge Box by Michael Elkan
Free Edge Box by Michael Elkan
H 2.75 in W 12.5 in D 8.5 in
Michael Elkan Tall Burled Wood Studio Box
By Michael Elkan
Located in North Miami, FL
Striking, tall burl wood studio box with live edge lid by Michael Elkan, circa 1985. A master
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Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Decorative Boxes

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Burl

Exceptional Michael Elkan American Studio Craft Burl Wood Box
Located in Easton, PA
Dramatic American Studio Craft burl wood box made by Michael Elkan c.1980's. In the spirit of the
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Late 20th Century American Boxes

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Burl

Organic Modern Handcrafted Wood Burl Live Edge Box by Michael Elkan
By Michael Elkan
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Crafted by master woodworker Michael Elkan this lidded box made of burl wood has a live edge left
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Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Decorative Boxes

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Burl

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Prices for a nakashima box start at $275 and top out at $28,000 with the average selling for $2,475.