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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

Materials

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

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
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Document Box with Brass Lock and Carrying Handles
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Late Qing Dynasty period wooden document box from the early 20th century with
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Document Box with Incised Concentric Motifs and Partial Opening Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian wooden document box from the 19th century with incised concentric circle motifs, metal
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Antique 19th Century Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Late 18th C. English Carved Wood Document Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English small-sized wooden box, circa 1770-1800. This antique box from England has been lovingly
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Antique 18th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian 18th Century Wooden Box, Dated 1752
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A Swedish Baroque box with original ironwork, key and big strong perfectly working lock dated
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Antique 1750s Norwegian Baroque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Large Early 19th Century Antique Hand Carved Wooden Mughal Decorative Box
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Kings figures. Unique one of kind treasure documents rectangular shape Moorish wooden box.
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Antique 19th Century Indian Agra Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Long Wooden Scroll Box with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A long Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden scroll box from the 19th century, with brass hardware
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Primitive American Paint Decorated Tool or Document Storage Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
sturdy wooden surface. The box dates back to the 1800s and features ample space to store tools or
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Antique Early 19th Century American Primitive Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Rajasthani Footed Chest Box India 1900's
Located in North Hollywood, CA
money and jewelry or valuable documents. Hand-carved wooden Indian tribal storage chest box with hand
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Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Chinese 1900s Wooden Treasure Chest with Rattan Accents and Dark Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese antique wooden treasure chest from the early 20th century with rattan accents and dark
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Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Qing Dynasty Hinged Box with Brass Hardware and Weathered Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty period hinged wooden box from the 19th century with brass hardware and nicely
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box
Located in Forney, TX
merchants and businessmen, this remarkable writing box was exquisitely hand-crafted in England in the mid
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Napoleon III Writing Slope or Box, Marquetry, France, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Napoleon III box. Marquetry. France, 19th century. Rectangular wooden box with a flat top and
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Other

Qing Dynasty Period Chinese Box with Brass Lock, Banding and Removable Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
against the wooden box's aged surface, offering a glimpse into the past with its delicate design. The
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Paul Evans Style Cityscape Mixed Metal Patchwork Chest
By Maitland Smith, Paul Evans
Located in Houston, TX
metal patchwork chest, box, coffer or document box. This great piece was executed with mixed metal
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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Scarce Antique Tuareg Mauritania North Africa Mixed Metal Mounted Wood Chest
Located in Forney, TX
chest, important document or valuables casket, atop a large table or console as a monumental table box
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Early 20th Century Mauritanian Tribal Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper, Iron

19th Century Wooden Fake Book Boxes
Located in London, GB
19th Century Wooden Fake Book Boxes A fine example of late 19th Century hand crafted pine fake
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Books

Materials

Pine

Antique Japanese Rare Early Edo Era (dated 1675!) Document Tansu 30"H
Located in Portland, OR
Kakesuzuri and contains a Tegata box (passport box) that is dated from the early Edo Era (1675). This is
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Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Marcel Duchamp Mental Chess Board, 1991, Limited Edition 167/850
By Marcel Duchamp
Located in New York, NY
with a portfolio of documents and related paraphernalia. Board consists of sixty-four wooden squares
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1990s Games

Materials

Wood, Paper

Bamboo Armchairs, 1950s, Set of 2
Located in Montelabbate, PU
. Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the wooden packaging is needed (fumigated
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo

Bamboo Armchairs, 1950s, Set of 2
Bamboo Armchairs, 1950s, Set of 2
H 30.71 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
Antique Three Stone Seals of Gods 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
one wooden box. These are all hand curved. A seal, in an East and Southeast Asian context, is a
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Vintage 1950s Asian Showa Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Antique Three Stone Seals of Gods 1950s
Antique Three Stone Seals of Gods 1950s
H 2.56 in W 5.71 in D 5.91 in
Midcentury Maple Wardrobe with Brass Tips
Located in Montelabbate, PU
history. Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the wooden packaging is needed
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Maple Wardrobe with Brass Tips
Midcentury Maple Wardrobe with Brass Tips
H 77.56 in W 108.27 in D 24.41 in
Glass and Steel Dining Table, 1970s
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Montelabbate, PU
authenticity, but is documented in design history. Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included
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Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel

Glass and Steel Dining Table, 1970s
Glass and Steel Dining Table, 1970s
H 28.55 in W 53.55 in D 53.15 in
Dining Chairs Attributed to Vittorio Dassi for Dassi, 1950s, Set of 6
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Montelabbate, PU
authenticity, but is documented in design history. Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included
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Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Beech

Hand-Carved Writing Desk Commode, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
intricately carved wood. The box features scalloped and domed lines on its front and sides, with unique
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20th Century Portuguese Baroque Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Hand-Carved Writing Desk Commode, 20th Century
Hand-Carved Writing Desk Commode, 20th Century
H 45.28 in W 48.04 in D 24.41 in
Credenza by Umberto Mascagni, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
. Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the wooden packaging is needed (fumigated
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Aluminum

Credenza by Umberto Mascagni, 1950s
Credenza by Umberto Mascagni, 1950s
H 37.01 in W 61.82 in D 19.69 in
Water Dropper Boku Undo Co. Japan # 31, Signed
Located in Norton, MA
handcrafted sculptural form and a bug standing on the upper portion. It comes with the original wooden box
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Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Plastic Mirror with Lighting Fittings from Carrara & Matta, 1970s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
. Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the wooden packaging is needed (fumigated
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Vintage 1970s Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Plastic

Table with Filiform Legs Attributed to Ico & Luisa Parisi, 1950s
By Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Montelabbate, PU
. Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the wooden packaging is needed (fumigated
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Beech, Rosewood

Extendable Table with Overwhelming Envelope Openings
Located in Montelabbate, PU
177 cm deep. Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the wooden packaging is
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Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Walnut

Oval Rosewood Table Attributed to Paolo Buffa for La Permanente Cantù, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
in design history. Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the wooden
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Credenza by Umberto Mascagni Rosso Bordeaux, 1950s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
use. Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the wooden packaging is needed
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Aluminum

Japanese Massive Bronze Calming Trophy Koi Fish, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
excellent head, eyes, scales, and fin details. Fine condition, including its original wooden storage box
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Carved Walnut & Rosewood Wardrobe with Lacquered Front from Ducrot, 1920s
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 1920s Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Wood, Rosewood, Walnut, Lacquer

Parchment Brass Chest of Drawers with Mirror by Silvio Cavatorta, Set of 2
Located in Montelabbate, PU
. Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included.  If the wooden packaging is needed (fumigated
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

3-Door Highboard in Teak and Parchment, 1960s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
history.) Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the wooden packaging is needed
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak, Parchment Paper

3-Door Highboard in Teak and Parchment, 1960s
3-Door Highboard in Teak and Parchment, 1960s
H 59.45 in W 101.58 in D 17.72 in
Inlaid Loose Belief Attributed to Paolo Buffa from La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Montelabbate, PU
history. Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the wooden packaging is needed
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Futurist sculpture in gilt metal in the Franz Hagenauer style
Located in Montelabbate, PU
is included. If the wooden packaging is needed (fumigated crates or boxes) for US and International
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Vintage 1940s Art Deco Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal, Gold Leaf

Masters Showcase by Paolo Buffa for the Permanent Cantù, 1950
Located in Montelabbate, PU
other literary sources. Packaging with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the wooden
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Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Vitrines

Materials

Rosewood

Bed and Bedside Tables in Rosewood, Walnut and Carved Cherubs, 1920s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the wooden packaging is needed (fumigated crates or boxes) for
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Rosewood, Walnut, Lacquer

Fireplace-Shaped Bar in Glass from Fontana Arte, 1950s
By Luigi Brusotti
Located in Montelabbate, PU
with bubble wrap and cardboard boxes is included. If the wooden packaging is needed (fumigated crates
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Butler's Cabinet, English, Walnut, Estate, Chest of Drawers, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
hues Oak drawer boxes show wisps of medullary rays when opened An arrangement of eight drawers over
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Bottega Intreccio Woven Wicker 21st Century Picnic Mirror, by Maurizio Bernabei
By Maurizio Bernabei
Located in Mogliano, Marche
“A small suitcase of memories, based on the form of antique luggage hat boxes. Now it is a
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2010s Italian Arts and Crafts Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wicker, Mirror

Ico Parisi for MIM Olbia Round Dining Table, Published
By MIM Roma, Ico Parisi
Located in Milano, IT
elegance. As they descend, they are thoughtfully separated by wooden separators, forming a dynamic contrast
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

17th Century, German Wood Apothecary Cabinet with Fantasy Architectures
Located in IT
architectural patterns of fantasy, obtained with the wise use of different wooden essences whose colors create
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Antique 17th Century German Louis XIV Cabinets

Materials

Fruitwood

Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamonds, Silver, and Smoky Quartz Carved Horse
By Mellerio
Located in New York, NY
backpacks (wooden boxes divided into small compartments where jewels were kept), they would tour town fairs
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20th Century French Mounted Objects

Materials

Jade, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver

Mellerio Paris, A French Gold, Diamond, Silver-Gilt, Rock-Crystal, & Lapis Horse
By Mellerio
Located in New York, NY
shop. Wearing backpacks (wooden boxes divided into small compartments where jewels were kept), they
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20th Century French Mounted Objects

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver

Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
large boxes for sawing a woman in half and small boxes from which doves would emerge in full flight.[11
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cathedra or Throne Chair, Late 16th Century, French Second Renaissance, Walnut
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Frances. The panelled, box seat has later 18th century hinges which reveal a large, compartment and
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Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Chinese Ming Dynasty Scholar's Red Lacquer Leather Document Box
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
***SUMMER SALE*** This Ming dynasty scholar’s document box was skillfully crafted from wood
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Brass

Rare Hand-Carved and Hand-Adzed WPA Period Trastero from New Mexico
Located in San Francisco, CA
. Desks, dining tables, dressers, blanket boxes, storage chests, small boxes, lamps and picture frames
Category

Early 20th Century American Cabinets

Materials

Cedar

Pair of Topographical Portraits of the Pavillion and Village of Vaux-Sur-Seine
Located in London, Middlesex
book, La Théorie et la Pratique du Jardinage, Paris 1709. The elaborate ‘broderies’ of flowers, box
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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Chinese Burl Wood Document Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted from a beautiful specimen of burled northern elm (yumu), this wooden document box likely
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Chinese Burl Wood Document Box, c. 1900
Chinese Burl Wood Document Box, c. 1900
H 5.75 in W 16.5 in D 7.25 in
Floral Design Wooden Lacquer Document Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay by Arijian
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
This artwork enriches its pictorial allure and gracefulness by engraving mother of pearl on a lacquer underdrawing. The mother of pearl resting on the black surface radiates its magn...
Category

2010s South Korean Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Amazing French Document Casket / Box, 15th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Amazing Document Casket / Box 15th century. Strasbourg-France Material: wooden box with iron
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Carved Camphor Wood Document Box
Located in Dallas, TX
story of a warrior battle. The document box showcases meticulous wooden dragon carved handles and
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Document Box with Parquetry & Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in NYC, NY
Wooden desktop box featuring Intricate inlaid parquetry design in various woods and mother of pearl
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Early 20th Century Unknown Boxes

Materials

Wood

Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy Converted to a Document /Jewelry Box, circa 1810
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
front showing twin conch shaped paterae flanking a later shield shaped wooden escutcheon. The hinged top
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the wooden document box you’re looking for. Each wooden document box for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. Find 105 options for an antique or vintage wooden document box now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect wooden document box — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A wooden document box made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made wooden document box over the years, but those crafted by Mellerio, Rajhastani and Luis Barragan are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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Questions About Wooden Document 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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.