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Small Burl Jewelry Box

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
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20th Century Minimalist Jewelry Boxes

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Wood, Burl

Burl Wood Jewelry Box
Burl Wood Jewelry Box
H 2.75 in Dm 3.5 in
Burl Wood Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful vintage small round rich burl wood trinket or jewelry box with a smooth pyramid-like
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20th Century Moroccan Minimalist Jewelry Boxes

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Wood, Burl

Burl Wood Jewelry Box
Burl Wood Jewelry Box
H 1.38 in Dm 3.38 in
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
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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Walnut, Burl

Sleek Burl & Walnut Petite Jewelry Box
Sleek Burl & Walnut Petite Jewelry Box
H 6 in W 6.25 in D 4.25 in
ViNTAGE BURL WOOD SMALL BOX FOR CARDS JEWELLERY
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Vintage Burl Wood Small Box. A beautiful burl wood box
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20th Century British Decorative Boxes

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Burl

Italian Midcentury Burl Wood Jewelry Box, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful wooden jewelry box of the Italian Mid-century hand-crafted entirely of burled wood and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Silver Plate

Burl Wood Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
-20th century. A great box for any vanity or desk area for jewelry or small items. Dimensions: 3.94
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Late 20th Century Minimalist Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Burl

Burl Wood Jewelry Box
Burl Wood Jewelry Box
H 1.69 in Dm 3.94 in
Burl Wood Box, Small
Located in New York, NY
A small burl wood round box with lid, circa late 20th century. A great piece to hold small jewelry
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Late 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Burl

Burl Wood Box, Small
Burl Wood Box, Small
H 1.75 in Dm 2.75 in
Large Italian Rectangular Burl Wood Jewelry Box With 4 Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Italian Mid Century Modern Burl Wood Jewelry Box with Brass Hardware, Marked MADE IN ITALY. The
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Vintage Burl Wood Small Rectangular Hinged Lidded Box
Located in Amityville, NY
A small vintage rectangular lidded box with multiple species of wood. Primarily in a darker wood
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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Maitland Smith Jewelry Box, Casket Box, Inlaid, Banded, Keepsake Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Stamford, CT
A Detailed Maitland Smith Jewelry Box of Fine Form having Brass Feet and a fully velour lined
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Late 20th Century Jewelry Boxes

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Wood

Antique Victorian Coromandel Wooden Lady's Gentlemans Vanity Jewelry Casket Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Gentleman’s Vanity Jewellery Casket of generous proportions. Third quarter of the Nineteenth Century. The
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century French Marquetry Jewelry/Dresser Box, Maison Vervelle
Located in Toronto, CA
A beautifully detailed French, brass mounted, marquetry and inlaid burl, fruitwood, and kingwood
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Antique Late 19th Century French Beaux Arts Jewelry Boxes

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Fruitwood, Kingwood, Burl

Jewelry Boxes or Wooden Box with Key, Restauration Period 19th, France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Charming jewelry box or case. The box has a compartment for rings and 3 compartments for earrings
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Restauration Jewelry Boxes

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Wood

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
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Post-Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Onyx, Agate

Antique English Burlwood Voting Box / Still Bank
Located in Forney, TX
century, the small table box having a rectangular case with hinged lid top fitted with two brass slots
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Antique French Belle Epoch Burlwood Revolving Door Decorative Box
Located in Forney, TX
- jewelry casket - trinket keepsake small cabinet - old fashioned cigarette case, features flower
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Antique Late 19th Century Belle Époque Decorative Boxes

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Bronze, Ormolu

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
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Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Pewter Inlaid Burl Amboyne Coromandel Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
highly decorative small wooden decorative such as Tea Caddies, Jewellery Boxes and wonderful examples of
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks

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Brass

Breitling Premier B01 Bentley Centenary Limited Edition Rose Gold Mens Watch
By Breitling
Located in Atlanta, GA
Breitling Premier B01 Bentley Centenary Limited Edition Rose Gold Mens Watch RB0118 Box Card
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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

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Rose Gold

Porcelain Jewelry Dish Rosenthal Studio-Line by Designer Raymond Peynet
By Rosenthal, Raymond Peynet
Located in New York, NY
. Dimensions: 4.44" Square. Italian burl wood jewelry box and green sphere shown available separately.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Porcelain

Italian Neoclassical Female Resin Sculpture Statue Decorative Object, Small
Located in New York, NY
. For other burl wood Italian jewelry box, search 1stDibs ref. #: LU1314233475242
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Resin

English Porcelain Vessel by Royal Doulton for British Airways Airline, Small
By Royal Doulton
Located in New York, NY
, England. With maker's mark on bottom as shown in image #10. A great small piece for jewelry or perhaps for
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Late 20th Century English Barware

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Porcelain

Burl Wood Trinket or Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
A small round burl wood trinket or jewelry box. Perfect to hold small items on a desk, vanity area
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20th Century Minimalist Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood, Burl

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By Michael Elkan
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Michael Elkan Burl Box, hinged top opens to revel open space for jewelry, keepsakes etc. American Craft Studio made box, but recognized master of woodworking.
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Located in San Diego, CA
Handcrafted wood jewelry or trinket box from the 1970s. Felt lined with a sliding ring holder. Nice joinery and mix of woods.
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Located in New York, NY
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By Dean Santner
Located in San Diego, CA
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Place this elegant antique fruit wood box in your master bath to keep your jewelry safe and
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Located in Bath, GB
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By Tommaso Barbi
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Located in New York, NY
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Small Burl Jewelry Box For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the small burl jewelry box you’re looking for. Each small burl jewelry box for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, burl and metal. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer small burl jewelry box, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each small burl jewelry box bearing Empire, mid-century modern or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made small burl jewelry box over the years, but those crafted by Maitland Smith and Royal Doulton are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Small Burl Jewelry Box?

Prices for a small burl jewelry box can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $165 and can go as high as $4,850, while the average can fetch as much as $300.

Finding the Right boxes for You

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.

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