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Material: Elm
Charming Swedish Baroque Box in Elm and Fruitwood, Early 18th Century
Charming Swedish Baroque Box in Elm and Fruitwood, Early 18th Century

Charming Swedish Baroque Box in Elm and Fruitwood, Early 18th Century

Located in Knivsta, SE

Swedish Baroque Box in Elm and Fruitwood, Early 18th Century A rare and charming Swedish baroque box dating from the first half of the 18th century, crafted in elm and fruitwood wi...

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Early 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Elm Decorative Boxes

Materials

Elm, Fruitwood

Antique French Belle Epoch Burlwood Revolving Door Decorative Box
Antique French Belle Epoch Burlwood Revolving Door Decorative Box

Antique French Belle Epoch Burlwood Revolving Door Decorative Box

Located in Forney, TX

A charming fine quality antique French demilune decorative box from the late 19th century, finished in stunning rich briar elm burlwood, the half-moon shaped bentwood revolving door table or desk box - jewelry casket - trinket keepsake small cabinet - old fashioned cigarette case, features flower...

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Late 19th Century Belle Époque Antique Elm Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Small 19th century elm decorative table top chest
Small 19th century elm decorative table top chest

Small 19th century elm decorative table top chest

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Small 19th century eastern elm table top chest circa 1890. Superb quality Chinese pyramid shaped alter table chest made from elm.  Show frame structure with a single shallow drawer ...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Elm Decorative Boxes

Materials

Elm

Chinese Reverse Glass Treasure Chest. c. 1850
Chinese Reverse Glass Treasure Chest. c. 1850

Chinese Reverse Glass Treasure Chest. c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

As much an artwork as a piece of furniture, this 19th-century treasure chest from northern China is richly decorated with relief carvings and delicate gilt paintings. The doors bear ...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Elm Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass, Elm

Elmwood Early 20th Century Makeup Chest with Doors and Drawers
Elmwood Early 20th Century Makeup Chest with Doors and Drawers

Elmwood Early 20th Century Makeup Chest with Doors and Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese elmwood makeup or jewelry chest from the early 20th century with five drawers and brass hardware. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, this small el...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Elm Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Mid 19th Century Chinese Octagonal Box
Mid 19th Century Chinese Octagonal Box

Mid 19th Century Chinese Octagonal Box

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Brass bound octagonal Chinese Box Made out of Jumu wood (Southern Elm) Interior covered in Chinese paper

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Elm Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Elmwood Box with Canted Corners
19th Century Chinese Elmwood Box with Canted Corners

19th Century Chinese Elmwood Box with Canted Corners

Located in Dallas, TX

A 19th century Chinese elmwood box with brass hardware with canted corners. This unusual long and narrow box was probably custom made to house a musical instrument, it is very decor...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Elm Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Pair of Petite Chinese Red Lacquer Butterfly Chests, c. 1900
Pair of Petite Chinese Red Lacquer Butterfly Chests, c. 1900

Pair of Petite Chinese Red Lacquer Butterfly Chests, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

These late 19th century miniature tapered cabinets would have been kept in a woman's quarters, likely used as a jewelry box or cosmetics case. The carved door fronts are decorated wi...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Elm Decorative Boxes

Materials

Elm

Chinese Finely Woven Lacquered Trunk, c. 1800
Chinese Finely Woven Lacquered Trunk, c. 1800

Chinese Finely Woven Lacquered Trunk, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

A work of art in itself, this finely woven Qing-dynasty trunk likely once stored prized painted scrolls. Framed in elmwood, the trunk’s panels are lined with thin reeds that were pai...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Elm Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Chinese Finely Woven Lacquered Trunk, c. 1800
Chinese Finely Woven Lacquered Trunk, c. 1800

Chinese Finely Woven Lacquered Trunk, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

This finely woven circa 1800 trunk is a work of art in itself and was possibly used to store prized painted scrolls. A skilled artisan painstakingly wove thin-as-hair reeds to cover ...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Elm Decorative Boxes

Materials

Elm, Lacquer, Reed

19th Century French Treen Pot with Lid
19th Century French Treen Pot with Lid

19th Century French Treen Pot with Lid

Located in Vosselaar, BE

This elm pot was probably used to store Tabaco. It is finely turned and has an attractive patina.

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Elm Decorative Boxes

Materials

Elm

19th Century French Burl Elm Inlaid Jewelry Box with Drawer & Inside Mirror
19th Century French Burl Elm Inlaid Jewelry Box with Drawer & Inside Mirror

19th Century French Burl Elm Inlaid Jewelry Box with Drawer & Inside Mirror

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a coffee table or a shelf with this elegant antique box. Created in France circa 1880, the rectangular cabinet is decorated with an elegant floral inlaid star motif on the t...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Elm Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mercury Glass, Elm, Burl

Very Good Georgian Burr Elm Sarcophagus Shaped Tea Caddy, U.K, circa 1800
Very Good Georgian Burr Elm Sarcophagus Shaped Tea Caddy, U.K, circa 1800

Very Good Georgian Burr Elm Sarcophagus Shaped Tea Caddy, U.K, circa 1800

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A very handsome early 19th century Georgian sarcophagus-shaped tea caddy in burr elm. The highly figured case fitted with a hinged canted top with a cross-banded edge, opening to an interior housing twin lidded tea canisters flanking a period cut-glass mixing bowl...

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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Elm Decorative Boxes

Materials

Elm, Cut Glass

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Located in Yonkers, NY

A Qing Dynasty period red lacquered treasure chest box from the 19th century, with brass hardware. Born during the 19th century, this exquisite Qing Dynasty red lacquered treasure ch...

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Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Victorian Rosewood Dressing table box with Mother of pearl car-touché to the centre of the lid, the lid does have age related shrinkage. To the inside of the lid it has a blue velvet...

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Materials

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Located in Moreno Valley, CA

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Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Elm Decorative Boxes

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Antique Indian Mughal Wood Dowry Chest with Carved Patterns, 19th Century
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Antique Indian Mughal Wood Dowry Chest with Carved Patterns, 19th Century

Located in Yonkers, NY

A 19th century Mughal dowry chest with carved patterns from India. This chest wooden chest with a slanted top strengthened by metal hardware reinforcements. The front displays lightly carved geometrical friezes. A large carved geometrical medallion adorns the triangular lid. The chest rests on four conical legs. This chest opens thanks to an door on the centre of its top. This unusual item was used as a dowry chest in India. This 19th century, Indian Mughal wood dowry chest...

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Moorish Micro Mosaic Jewelry Box by Rajhastani, India, 1950
Moorish Micro Mosaic Jewelry Box by Rajhastani, India, 1950

Moorish Micro Mosaic Jewelry Box by Rajhastani, India, 1950

By Rajhastani

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Moorish style micro mosaic marquetry inlaid jewelry box with lid. Intricate inlaid Anglo Indian box with floral and geometric Islamic Moorish mosaic Sadeli design in a square shape form with mosaic inlay and marquetry, very fine artwork, lined in red velvet. Museum collector piece like the one in Doris Duke Islamic Art Museum. The repeating geometric patterns of Sadeli Mosaic are what give it beauty and richness. This decorative technique is a type of micro mosaic featuring repeating geometric patterns. A highly skilled craft, it has had a long history in India and the Middle East with early examples dating back to the 16th century. In the 1800s, it became popular as a decoration on a variety of boxes, card cases, and chess boards imported from India. Since Bombay became a center of making them, they became known as Bombay boxes...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Agra Elm Decorative Boxes

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Wood

19th Century Regency Trinket Box
19th Century Regency Trinket Box

19th Century Regency Trinket Box

$475

H 5 in W 9 in D 5 in

19th Century Regency Trinket Box

Located in Tampa, FL

19th century English regency trinket box or jewelry box. The interior tray is covered in original pink velvet, the velvet is in great condition. Has no key.

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1890s English Antique Elm Decorative Boxes

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Antique French Book Box
Antique French Book Box

Antique French Book Box

$700

H 11 in W 14.25 in D 8.25 in

Antique French Book Box

Located in Houston, TX

Designed to appear as a stack of books, this box is the perfect place to store your treasures. The hinged box is made of wood, and the books are trimmed in gold paint. This piece we...

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20th Century French Elm Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Decorative metal box, France, 1970
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$536

H 1.58 in W 4.93 in D 3.55 in

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Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

A French decorative box from the 1970s, made of metal, both functional and ornamental. Its balanced and well-proportioned shape reflects the elegant, utilitarian design characteristic of decorative objects from this period. The metal surface has a natural patina, with slight signs of age that enhance its authenticity and vintage charm. Depending on the lighting, the metal reveals subtle reflections, adding depth and character to the object. Versatile, this box can be used as a catch-all, storage box, or purely decorative object. It integrates perfectly into a vintage, industrial, or contemporary interior, adding a graphic and timeless touch. Key features: Decorative metal box Made in France 1970s Functional and minimalist design Original patina Decorative and storage item Keywords: vintage metal box...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Elm Decorative Boxes

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Metal

Indian 19th Century Box with Metal Sheathing and Bracketed Wooden Base
Indian 19th Century Box with Metal Sheathing and Bracketed Wooden Base

Indian 19th Century Box with Metal Sheathing and Bracketed Wooden Base

Located in Yonkers, NY

An Indian antique box from the 19th century with metal sheathing and bracketed base. Created in India during the 19th century, this antique box features a linear silhouette made of m...

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19th Century Indian Antique Elm Decorative Boxes

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Metal

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H 3.25 in W 10 in D 7 in

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Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular hinged lid with cube inlays and conforming case. With key. Mother of pearl escutcheon.

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1820s English Regency Antique Elm Decorative Boxes

Materials

Boxwood, Elm, Oak, Rosewood, Walnut

Mongolian Yak Butter Container, c. 1900
Mongolian Yak Butter Container, c. 1900

Mongolian Yak Butter Container, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This beautifully-aged wooden container dates to the late 19th century and was used to transport and store a nutritious butter made from yak’s milk. Food was scarce on the Mongolian s...

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Early 20th Century Mongolian Rustic Elm Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Elm

Chinese Painted Rice Measure, c. 1850
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Chinese Painted Rice Measure, c. 1850

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H 11.5 in W 15.5 in D 15.5 in

Chinese Painted Rice Measure, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This rustic container was made over a hundred and fifty years ago to measure and hold a dou of rice, an ancient Chinese measurement. The rice measure is crafted of northern elmwood (...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Elm Decorative Boxes

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Metal

Unique 1930s, wooden chest storage from renowned danish cabinetmaker I.P.Mørck.
Unique 1930s, wooden chest storage from renowned danish cabinetmaker I.P.Mørck.

Unique 1930s, wooden chest storage from renowned danish cabinetmaker I.P.Mørck.

By Jacob Kjaer, Frits Henningsen, Arne Vodder

Located in København K, 84

Storage box, Treasure chest. During the illustrious era of Danish design in the 1930s, few craftsmen commanded as much respect and admiration as I.P. Mørck. Collaborating closely wit...

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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Elm Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Box
19th Century Chinese Box

19th Century Chinese Box

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H 6 in Dm 12 in

19th Century Chinese Box

Located in New York, NY

19th Century Chinese Fruit Box. A wonderfully shaped antique box used for serving special fruits and candies. Assembled sculpted pieces of elm wood creating this magnificent mushro...

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1890s Chinese Qing Antique Elm Decorative Boxes

Materials

Elm

19th Century Chinese Box Document Box
19th Century Chinese Box Document Box

19th Century Chinese Box Document Box

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H 8.5 in W 16.5 in D 8.75 in

19th Century Chinese Box Document Box

Located in New York, NY

19th Century Chinese Document Box. Elm wood in Black lacquer with bronze hardware having a pine wood top shelf compartment in red lacquer. Nicely mad...

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1890s Chinese Qing Antique Elm Decorative Boxes

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Elm, Pine

Extremely Elegant Box by Christian Dior from the Mid-20th Century
Extremely Elegant Box by Christian Dior from the Mid-20th Century

Extremely Elegant Box by Christian Dior from the Mid-20th Century

By Christian Dior

Located in Knivsta, SE

Extremely elegant box by Christian Dior. Made in silver-plated brass with a root top. Mid 20th Century. The box is marked Christian Dior, Made in France on the bottom. The bottom ...

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Mid-20th Century French Elm Decorative Boxes

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Silver Plate

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Chinese Red Lacquer Wedding Box, C. 1880

Chinese Red Lacquer Wedding Box, C. 1880

Located in Chicago, IL

This round red lacquer box dates to the late 19th century and was originally used as a portable container for carrying meals, snacks, and food offerings. Ornately carved and finished...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Elm Decorative Boxes

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Elm

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Chinese Floral Red Lacquer Carrying Box

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Located in Chicago, IL

This painted carrying box is a mid-century example of the traditional containers used for transporting food, water, and other goods from place to place. T...

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1930s Chinese Travelling Shaving / Vanity Mirror Box

Located in Norwich, GB

1930s Chinese travelling shaving / vanity mirror box. The box is in very good condition, and the wood has been waxed. Veneered in elm with brass decorativ...

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Brass

Modernist Rectangular Lacquer Box w/ Burled Elm, Burled Walnut & Rosewood Inlay
Modernist Rectangular Lacquer Box w/ Burled Elm, Burled Walnut & Rosewood Inlay

Modernist Rectangular Lacquer Box w/ Burled Elm, Burled Walnut & Rosewood Inlay

Located in New York, NY

This stunning black lacquer inlaid lidded box was realized in the Philippines during the latter half of the 20th Century. It features a rectangular body with a banded inlay consistin...

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20th Century Philippine Modern Elm Decorative Boxes

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Elm, Rosewood, Walnut, Lacquer