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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
H 5.5 in W 22 in D 1.5 in
Vintage wooden chess set in wooden box
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia
The set shows signs of use (see photo)
Figures have a patina
The board itself is a work of art, adorned with intricate inlaid floral patterns and bordered with...
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Wood
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
H 7.5 in W 20 in D 10.75 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
H 6.25 in W 16 in D 9.75 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
Japanese Calligraphy Set with a Red Lacquer Wooden Box 1990s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a calligraphy set with a wooden lacquer box.
There is a pen, an indien ink, a porcelain pot
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Inkwells
Materials
Stone
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
Materials
Brass
H 6.5 in W 8.75 in D 4.5 in
Pierre Jeanneret Wooden Dining Office "Box Chair" Produced for Chandigarh, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare French mid century wooden office dining chair in stained teak and rattan by Pierre Jeanneret
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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Rattan, Teak
H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 22.05 in
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
H 1.75 in W 9.75 in D 2 in
Wooden and Enamel Alfred Klitgaard Desk Top Storage Box
By Alfred Klitgaard
Located in Maastricht, NL
A Scandinavian Modern wooden desk top storage box by Alfred Klitgaard. The piece was originally
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Enamel
Pair of Wood and Enamel Alfred Klitgaard Desk Top Storage Boxes
By Alfred Klitgaard
Located in Maastricht, NL
A pair of Scandinavian Modern wooden desk top storage boxes with a lid by Alfred Klitgaard. These
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Enamel
Emanuela Frattini Magnusson Scorrevole Wooden Box for Bottega Ghianda
By Bottega Ghianda, Emanuela Frattini Magnusson
Located in Valmadrera, IT
A wooden box with a sliding lid, extremely beautiful in its simplicity. Accurately crafted and
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Desk Accessories
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
Contemporary Desk black Lacquering, Crossed Leather 4 drawers
Located in Modugno, IT
Mark, study desk made in wooden lacquered box covered in crossed leather, gold metal belt and a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Velvet, Lacquer
Antique Victorian Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
done. Box closes firmly with no gaps. Lock and key are present and are working, crystal ink bottle is
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
H 5.5 in W 14 in D 9 in
Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Coromandel Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
dark colour, with a replaced leather in writing area which is nicely done. Box closes firmly with no
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
H 7.25 in W 18 in D 10 in
Antique Victorian Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
leather in writing area which is nicely done. Box closes firmly with no gaps. Lock is present. Please not
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
H 8.25 in W 15.25 in L 8.25 in
Antique Regency Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
its wonderful rich honey colour, with a replaced leather in writing area which is nicely done. Box
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
H 7.75 in W 21 in D 11 in
Renaissance Revival Wooden Desk Top or Jewelry Box in Walnut
Located in New York, NY
A very nicely done desk or dresser top box. Made from carved walnut and retaining the original
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Antique 1890s North American Renaissance Revival Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Wooden Small Tea Caddy Whatnot Trinket Desk Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage wooden small tea caddy whatnot trinket desk box. Circa Early to Mid 20th Century
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Early 20th Century Country Tea Caddies
Materials
Wood
Antique Victorian Brass Bound Traveling Desk Mahogany Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
replaced leather in writing area which is nicely done. Box closes firmly with no gaps. Lock and key are
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Inkwells
Materials
Brass
H 6.5 in W 16 in D 9.5 in
Antique Victorian Brass Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19th Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
nicely done. Box closes firmly with no gaps. Lock and key are present and are working, crystal ink bottle
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
H 6.75 in W 12 in D 9 in
Antique Victorian Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
replaced leather in writing area which is nicely done. Box closes firmly with no gaps. Lock and key are
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
H 5.75 in W 12 in D 8.75 in
Antique Victorian Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
done. Box closes firmly with no gaps. Lock and key are present and are working, crystal ink bottle is
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
H 6 in W 13.75 in D 9.5 in
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
Materials
Brass
H 6.75 in W 16 in D 9.5 in
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
H 28.35 in W 44.89 in D 23.63 in
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
Materials
Brass
H 6.5 in W 8.75 in D 4.5 in
Antique Victorian Traveling Wooden Burl Walnut Writing Slope Stationary Box 19c
Located in Dublin, Ireland
colour. Box closes firmly with no gaps. Lock and key are present and work perfectly, nice original firm
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
H 12.25 in W 17.25 in D 10.25 in
Japanese Meiji Period Carved and Gilt Lacquer Writing Box or Lap Desk
Located in Milford, NH
An excellent quality Japanese Meiji period carved wooden writing box or lap desk with
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silk, Wood, Lacquer
Antique Victorian Traveling Desk Mahogany Wooden Burl Walnut Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
wonderful rich reddish brown colour. Box closes firmly with no gaps. Lock and key are present and work
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
H 5.5 in W 12 in D 9.25 in
Antique Victorian Brass Bound Traveling Desk Mahogany Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
opening crease area, see image. Box closes firmly with no gaps. Lock and key are present key does not turn
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
H 6 in W 12 in D 8.75 in
Antique Victorian Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
done. Box closes firmly with no gaps. Lock and key are present and are working, crystal ink bottle is
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
H 6 in W 11.75 in D 8.75 in
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
H 7.25 in W 18 in D 10.25 in
Very Rare Marianne Brandt Bauhaus Wooden Box
By Marianne Brandt
Located in Munich, DE
Very rare Marianne Brandt Bauhaus wooden box. Made and signed by ruppel.
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Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus More Desk Accessories
Solid Brass Ballpoint Pen in Original Wooden Box, Carl Aubock 1970
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Original vintage solid brass ballpen in the original wood box, titled : la plume de ma tante. Carl
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Turnbridge Ware Burl Walnut Traveling Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
leather inside which is beautifully executed. Box closes firmly with no gaps. Lock and key are present
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
H 6 in W 11.75 in D 9.25 in
Antique Victorian Turnbridge Ware Burl Walnut Traveling Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
honey colour, with original velvet writing area showing signs of wear, but good to use. Box closes
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
H 6.5 in W 12 in D 9 in
Folk Art Wooden Cat Desk Pencil Cup / Holder Box
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Americana / Folk Art cat desk pencil cup / holder box
Hand carved wooden sculpture of a cat with a
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Wooden desk box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Desktop box with a central crest surrounded by scroll, floral and leaf motifs all inlaid in brass
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Antique 19th Century Italian More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Brass
Georgian Tunbridge Ware Wooden Desk
Located in New York, NY
High-quality Georgian tunbridge ware wooden desk with 2
inkwells, letter holder, and stationery
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Antique 19th Century English Boxes
Materials
Wood
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Wooden Desk Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of wooden desk boxes available for sale. Each of these unique wooden desk boxes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. Wooden desk boxes have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of wooden desk boxes to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Folk Art and Modern wooden desk boxes are of considerable interest. Many wooden desk boxes are appealing in their simplicity, but Alfred Klitgaard, Bottega Ghianda and Emanuela Frattini Magnusson produced popular wooden desk boxes that are worth a look.
How Much are Wooden Desk Boxes?
Prices for wooden desk boxes start at $350 and top out at $2,200 with the average selling for $1,100.
Questions About Wooden Desk Boxes
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023There 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A 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, 2023To 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, 2023To 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, 2023Omega 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.