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19th Century English Desk Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
English early 19th-century dark wooden desk box. Featuring a thin wide drawer with bead-shaped
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Antique 1830s English William IV More Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Desk Box
19th Century English Desk Box
H 3 in W 9 in D 6 in
Antique French Provincial Country Wooden Storage Caddy Tool Box Desk Organizer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French provincial country wooden storage caddy tool box desk organizer. Item features an
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Antique 19th Century French Provincial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Persian Wooden Box
Located in London, GB
Early 19th century Persian wooden box A large Persian wooden box and marquetry called "Khatam Kari
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Asian Repousse Lidded box with Wooden Interior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
be hinged, it still closes and opens as a lidded box. A compliment to any desk or side table
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20th Century Asian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

1920 Persian Khatam Kari Footed Wooden Circular Jewelry Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Late 19th c. early 20th c. Persian Footed Wooden Round Jewelry Box. Antique rare in round shape
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Late 20th Century Indian Islamic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

1960s Vintage Asian Large Hand Carved Wooden Humidor Footed Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1950s Vintage Asian Large Hand Carved Wooden Humidor Box. Hand-carved Kashmiri style Mid 20th
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Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century Indian Wooden Box with Brass Details and Distressed Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian wooden box from the 19th century, with brass details and weathered appearance
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Antique 19th Century Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Document Wooden Box with Incised Diamond Motifs and Wave Patterns
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian wooden document box from the 19th century with incised diamond motifs and wave
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Antique 19th Century Indian Decorative Boxes

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Metal

Modernist Italian 800 Silver Desk/Jewellery Box c.1960
Located in Bath, GB
opens to reveal a handsome wooden interior, perfect for using as a desk, jewellery or cigar box
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Modernist Italian 800 Silver Desk/Jewellery Box c.1960
Modernist Italian 800 Silver Desk/Jewellery Box c.1960
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H 1.63 in W 7.75 in D 4.13 in
Italian Desk Box in Leather and Cut Glass, 1970s
By Hermès
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful desk box or casket made of leather and cut glass. Made in Italy of the 1970s. The box
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Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Glass, Cut Glass, Wood

Antique English Mahogany Campaign Style Lap Desk Writing Box
Located in Forney, TX
A lovely antique English mahogany campaign style travel desk / writing slope box with beautifully
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Antique 19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Wooden Document Box with Distressed Patina and Brass Stud Design
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique rustic Chinese wooden document box with brass stud design. This antique Chinese wooden
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Rustic Indian Document Wooden Box with Brass Details and Partial Opening Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
A rustic Indian wooden document box from the 19th century with brass details, partial opening top
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Antique 19th Century Indian Rustic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Rustic Indian 19th Century Wooden Box with Iron Details and Incised Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian rustic wooden box from the 19th century, with nicely weathered appearance, iron details
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Antique 19th Century Indian Rustic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Rustic Indian 19th Century Wooden Box with Iron Details and Concentric Circles
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian rustic wooden box from the 19th century, with nicely weathered appearance, iron details
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Antique 19th Century Indian Decorative Boxes

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Iron

Indian 19th Century Small Wooden Box with Iron Hardware and Carved Rosacea
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian small wooden box from the 19th century, with iron hardware and carved rosacea. Created in
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Antique 19th Century Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box
Located in Forney, TX
A antique Victorian era English campaign style brass bound mahogany portable lap desk / writing
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Antique Victorian Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
writing area to include a gold leaf decorative border which is nicely done. Box closes firmly with no gaps
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exceptionally Fine Quality English Well Figured Rosewood Ladies or Gents English Georgian Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and unusually large proportions, with lav...
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks

Materials

Brass

Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality English well figured Mahogany ladies or gents travelling writing slope of outstanding quality, with lavish brass inlay decoration, twin polished brass c...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks

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Brass

Hand Carved Hinged Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A simple hinged wooden box with carving. The box would be ideal for 420, notes, recipes, or on the
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20th Century Asian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Hinged Box
Hand Carved Hinged Box
H 1.75 in W 5.75 in D 4 in
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

Modern Scandinavian Wooden Work Desk and Side Table
By Interior architects FYRA
Located in Halikko, Finland
FEM work desk with Interior Architects Fyra FEM is a compact piece of home office furniture
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21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writ...

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Ash

Pierre Jeanneret Mid Century Wooden Black Office Desk & Box Chair in Teak, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare mid century wooden desk and box chair in black stained teak by Pierre Jeanneret produced
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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Rattan, Teak

Antique Indonesian Wood Lacquered Box
Located in Austin, TX
Antique hand-painted and lacquered wooden box with removable tray, from Indonesia. The interior
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Antique Late 19th Century Indonesian British Colonial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Indonesian Wood Lacquered Box
Antique Indonesian Wood Lacquered Box
H 5.25 in W 14 in D 6.25 in
Le Bureau de Paolo Wooden Desk with several drawers
By Sam Baron
Located in Roma, IT
Le bureau de Paolo is a desk constituted of wide variety of boxes and drawers. These boxes have a
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Scuretto Leather Box in Sand
By Cassigoli
Located in Milan, IT
craftsmanship, this box has a square wooden structure covered entirely in soft pebble-grain leather in a neutral
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2010s Italian Decorative Boxes

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Leather, Wood

Scuretto Leather Box in Sand
Scuretto Leather Box in Sand
H 5.91 in W 12.6 in D 14.97 in
Victorian Novelty Knife Box Shaped Wooden Inkwell
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and stylish British Victorian inkwell in the form of a wooden knife box dating from the
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Wood

Victorian Novelty Knife Box Shaped Wooden Inkwell
Victorian Novelty Knife Box Shaped Wooden Inkwell
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H 5.12 in W 2.56 in D 1.97 in
Italian 1940's wooden desk attributed to Ignazio Gardella
Located in Milan, IT
Exquisite craftsmanship desk, Attributed to Ignazio Gardella. The desk has 3 side drawers and 3
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Silver Plate French Box with Wood Interior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely silver plate textured box from Paris. A wonderful decorative piece with a wooden interior
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Silver Plate

French Art Deco Wood Box, circa 1930
Located in Beirut, LB
A beautiful wooden square shaped box that has a variety of uses, it can be used as a jewelry or
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

French Art Deco Wood Box, circa 1930
French Art Deco Wood Box, circa 1930
H 1.97 in W 6.11 in D 6.11 in
Antique Wooden and Cardboard Apothecary Pharmacy Storage Jar for Valerian Root
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1900s wooden and cardboard apothecary pharmacy storage jar or box for Valerian Root
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Antique Early 1900s German Folk Art Decorative Boxes

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Plywood, Paper

Gilt Wood and Terracotta Hand Carved Italian Lidded Decorative Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful Italian Box with a Wooden Base and terracotta floral lid. The piece is not only
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20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes

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Gold Leaf

Antique French Belle Epoch Burlwood Revolving Door Decorative Box
Located in Forney, TX
in stunning rich briar elm burlwood, the half-moon shaped bentwood revolving door table or desk box
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Antique Late 19th Century Belle Époque Decorative Boxes

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Bronze, Ormolu

Empire Art Gold Box with Decorative hinged Lid and Jewels 1920
By Empire Art Products Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
are in tact with no chips or fractures. The box is lidded with a hinge and has an interior wooden
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Gold

Urushi Eggshell Lacquer with Abalone Shell Pebble Box - Long by Alexander Lamont
Located in Khet Bang Sue, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
curvaceous and delicate hand-carved wooden box that has been decorated with fine eggshell and abalone shell
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2010s Decorative Boxes

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Lacquer, Abalone, Eggshell, Wood

Urushi Eggshell Lacquer with Abalone Shell Large Pebble Box by Alexander Lamont
By Alexander Lamont
Located in Khet Bang Sue, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
curvaceous and delicate hand-carved wooden box that has been decorated with fine eggshell and abalone shell
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2010s Thai Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Lacquer, Abalone, Eggshell, Wood

Small Indian 19th Century Box with Brass Details and Compartmented Interior
Located in Yonkers, NY
. Created in India during the 19th century, this small wooden box features a rectangular lid half opening to
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Antique 19th Century Indian Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Midcentury Box in Enameled Metal and Wood Att. Piero Fornasetti, Italy 1960s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Rome, IT
metal cover and wooden inner compartment. Made in Italy in the 1960s. Perfect desk object or gift
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Elongated Octagonal Lidded Tessellated Bone Box in the Style of Enrique Garcel
By Enrique Garcia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A well crafted wooden Octagonal box with Tessellated bone inlay - lidded and ready for many
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20th Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Bone, Wood

Rustic Indian 19th Century Compartmented Box with Iron Details and Carved Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian rustic wooden box from the 19th century, with nicely weathered appearance, iron details
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Antique 19th Century Indian Rustic Decorative Boxes

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Iron

Strafor and Marc Held 1960s-1970s French Wooden and Metal Rare Executive Desk
By Strafor
Located in Tourcoing, FR
in metal (brushed aluminum metal feet, beige metal structure for the boxes) wooden tray and orange
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Antique Victorian Coromandel Brass Wooden Letters Stationery Writing Box Casket
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Absolutely stunning early Victorian well figured Coromandel Stationery Casket of museum quality and in outstanding condition. Mid to late Nineteenth Century, of English origin. Th...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Desk Sets

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Brass

Antique Victorian Coromandel Brass Wooden Letters Stationery Casket Box Betjeman
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Absolutely stunning early Victorian well figured Coromandel Stationery Casket of museum quality and in outstanding condition. Mid Nineteenth Century. Made in England by G. Betjemann....
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Antique Mid-19th Century Irish Victorian Desk Sets

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Brass

19th C. English Campaign Style Mahogany Travel Desk by G. Riddle, London
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A finely crafted travel desk by a noted British maker of boxes. The campaign style box has shaped
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Antique 19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes

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Brass

19th Century Tramp Art Box with Chip-Carved Decoration, Date and Velvet Inside
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century Tramp Art rectangular wooden box featuring elaborate chip-carved decoration. Each
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Boxes

Materials

Wood

Carl Auböck pen brass paperweight in original wooden box, Austria 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Paperweight by Carl Auböck in wooden box. The measurements given apply to the paperweight, the box
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Danish Rosewood Box with Gilt Enamel Detail
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous deep purple enameled Danish rosewood jewelry or desk box with gilt enameled detail. Wooden
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Rosewood Box with Gilt Enamel Detail
Danish Rosewood Box with Gilt Enamel Detail
H 1.75 in W 7.88 in D 4.75 in
English Partner Desk, Writing Desk
Located in Berlin, DE
box, slightly protruding tabletop. Green writing surface decorated with extraordinary gold embossing
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany, Leather

English Partner Desk, Writing Desk
English Partner Desk, Writing Desk
H 28.35 in W 48.04 in D 30.71 in
Organic Modern Decorative Rectangular Green Malachite Stone Look Wood Box
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Rectangular wooden jewelry box covered in a green malachite stone look veneer. Wide at 9” and a
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20th Century American Organic Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal

Early 19th Century French Wooden Hand Carved Swing Top Box for Ink Well and Pens
Located in Stamford, CT
Early 19th Century hand carved wooden pen box with a swing top and space for an ink well and pens
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Antique Early 19th Century French More Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Centre desk table in parchment, eclecticism
Located in Montelabbate, PU
wooden packaging is needed (fumigated crates or boxes) for US and International Shipping, it's required a
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Vintage 1980s Italian Desks and Writing Tables

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Silver Leaf

Centre desk table in parchment, eclecticism
Centre desk table in parchment, eclecticism
H 30.52 in W 50.6 in D 22.45 in
Handcrafted English Oak Desk Console
Located in London, GB
Our larger handcrafted Modernist wall mounted oak desk/vanity or console table designed and
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak, Leather

Handcrafted English Oak Desk Console
Handcrafted English Oak Desk Console
H 31.11 in W 52.76 in D 13.98 in
Wooden Black Forest Casket with Antlers Decoration circa 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Wooden Black Forest casket with antlers decoration circa 1900s A marvelous rustic wooden casket or
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Antler, Wood

Gold Cigar Box with Humidifier and Hygrometer
By L'Originale
Located in Milan, IT
to detail, this box features a wooden frame with a natural finished interior equipped with a cigar
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2010s Italian Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Gold, Silver, Bronze

Gold Cigar Box with Humidifier and Hygrometer
H 3.55 in W 10.24 in D 5.52 in
Apollo Contemporary Desk in Marble and Wood
By Artefatto Design Studio, Secolo
Located in London, GB
height 74 cm Possible customization: Height, width and depth Additional info: The wooden box is
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Marble, Metal

Apollo Contemporary Desk in Marble and Wood
Apollo Contemporary Desk in Marble and Wood
H 49.22 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Nakamura Contemporary Desk in Metal and Leather
By Artefatto Design Studio, Secolo
Located in London, GB
height Possible customization: Height, with or without drawers Additional info: The wooden box is
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Nakamura Contemporary Desk in Metal and Leather
By Artefatto Design Studio, Secolo
Located in London, GB
height Possible customization: Height, with or without drawers Additional info: The wooden box is
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Roll Contemporary Desk in Metal and Wood
By Secolo, Artefatto Design Studio
Located in London, GB
Additional info: The wooden box is not included in the price.
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2010s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Roll Contemporary Desk in Metal and Wood
Roll Contemporary Desk in Metal and Wood
H 68.9 in W 19.69 in D 40.95 in
Red Desk with Drawer and Compartment, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
over time. Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the wooden packaging is
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Plywood, Lacquer, Paint

Red Desk with Drawer and Compartment, 1950s
Red Desk with Drawer and Compartment, 1950s
H 30.52 in W 35.83 in D 20.48 in
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Wooden Desk Box For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal wooden desk box for your home. A wooden desk box — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a wooden desk box — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each wooden desk box bearing Victorian, Mid-Century Modern or Regency hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made wooden desk box over the years, but those crafted by Alfred Klitgaard and Werkstätte Carl Auböck are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Wooden Desk Box?

A wooden desk box can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $820, while the lowest priced sells for $49 and the highest can go for as much as $1,904.
Questions About Wooden Desk Box
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.