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English Folk Art Book Box

$950
£716.30
€828.51
CA$1,344.05
A$1,465.31
CHF 774.24
MX$18,019.89
NOK 9,627.08
SEK 9,062.62
DKK 6,184.97

About the Item

A bit of English whimsy rendered in oak: this 20th-century box takes the form of a book, complete with a hinged “cover” that lifts to reveal hidden storage within. The brass hinges are unapologetically utilitarian, while the “pages” have been painted a soft gray, an illusion that gives the piece both charm and character. There’s a folk art sensibility in its invention—an object made less to impress than to delight, turning something as ordinary as a wooden box into a conversation piece. At once playful and practical, it slips easily into modern life: on a coffee table concealing remotes, by a bedside holding glasses and notebooks, or simply left closed, masquerading as a tome with secrets to keep. It’s an object that blurs categories—part sculpture, part storage, part joke—and reminds us how craft can turn the familiar into something quietly enchanting.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Oak,Hand-Crafted
  • Place of Origin:
    United States
  • Period:
    Early 20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: RIGHTPROPER35291stDibs: LU3738346544652

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