Hardwood Decorative Boxes

An organic modern Birdseye, burl and lightly spalted studio box by artist Michael Elkan. The hinged top opens to reveal two covered compartments for jewelry or whatnots.

Victorian English bird's eye maple lap desk, with ebony and mother-of-pearl inlay. The dome shaped top has a brass shield medallion in the center. The interior has a vibrant purple f...

A hand painted red japaned ink stand with two French molded glass inkwells. The top with lifting compartments for pens, and stamps, the bottom with a pul...

We are very pleased to offer a refined Maitland-Smith decorative box featuring a genuine shagreen lid paired with a sculptural fluted stone base. The natural shagreen displays beauti...

Rare and gorgeous Georgian English mahogany hanging wall box with satinwood inlay and elegant fretwork back, that once was used as a candle box. Unus...

Betel Nut is consumed on a daily basis in a large portion of the Indonesian Archipelago. In Java, betel nut was offered as a sign of respect and hospitality when people would visit o...

A large and unusual early 20th-century Austrian Orientalist hand-carved wooden novelty box and cover, modeled as a reclining camel with a seated rider atop its hump. Orientalism was...

Very beautiful small box from the time of Art Nouveau, made of jacaranda and brass inserts. The box is with interior division. In very good restored condition.

Period Georgian dresser box made from Rosewood. The lid is gracefully shaped and has a hand cast brass handle on the top. The top looks almost liquid in its movement. In the corne...

1950's Stitched leather and pearwood box by Jacques Adnet France

This is a fine box made by Maitland Smith. The box is made of tesselaited marble and has a teak interior. The top is inlaid with a x designed in marble.

Late empire tobacco box in rosewood. The top of the lid is adorned with a walrus tooth. Denmark 1830-1840.

This detailed wooden jewelry or keepsake box is likely of European origin as it was found in Italy. The upholstered interior and key lock lean into the idea of a jewelry box origina...

19th Century Black Forest carved liquor set. The exterior of the box is hand-carved in design as a wood log cabinet, the rectangular Black Forest tantalus is decorated on the top wi...

Discover the timeless elegance of this large, handcrafted Middle Eastern Lebanese jewelry box, a stunning testament to traditional artistry. Meticul...

An 18th century French Provencal fariniere beautifully carved and constructed. A sliding front panel features two carved fish. The box is dovetailed with a false bottom drawer. Lovel...

Finely carved Persian hinged box. Decorated with fantasy animals. Circa 1900. Carved hardwood.

Early 19th century oak candle box from England. This is a wonderful folk art box with loads of character! The top of the box is hand carved and has wonderful scalloped shapes and a central heart, surrounded by inlaid hears for added whimsy. The lid of the box is banded in boxwood and follows down to simple sides and the front panel is also inlaid in boxwood. There is a central frame in which is enclosed another lovely heart over a crossed knife...

We offer this rare business card holder made in Cocobolo and granadillo wood, includes Original label of Señal S.A., circa 1970.

Walnut burl travel desk from the early 19th century. Features fittings and a central medallion on the brass top. This object has characteristics typical of Central European manufactu...

Zig zag patterned cocobolo, blackwood and betel nut lidded box created by Jon Sauer of San Francisco, California. Box measures 7" in height by 3" in diameter. In excellent vintage co...

Our design philosophy honors this rich heritage while embracing the core tenets of Japanese minimalism: simplicity, mindfulness, and functionality. We have streamlined the complex, m...

Jens Quistgaard design teak table top card or accessories box for Dansk, Denmark. Simple yet sophisticated design by Quistgaard an early example with the three duck stamp, Denmark. I...

Vintage large decorative box with sliding lid features handcrafted heart shaped form, carved of solid Birds Eye Maple wood. The fine wood texture is emphasized by the semi-matte tun...

Our design philosophy honors this rich heritage while embracing the core tenets of Japanese minimalism: simplicity, mindfulness, and functionality. We have streamlined the complex, m...

In the manner of Peter Blake. A Fairly large tabletop box. Unsigned. Has an architectural vibe, handmade, solid mahogany, with painted components. Fully ...

Early 19th century oak candle box from England. The box has a wonderfully hand carved top with two opposing birds flanking a central pineapple. These symbols were also synonymous with welcoming guests into your home. Below the birds, there is a lovely small carved piece over the lid of the candle box. The lid is beveled around the edge for added design detail. The sides of the box are simple and the front has beaded edges, which flank the central panel. That is decorated with a crossed knife...

Memphis style Postmodern mixed wood jewelry box with drawer, circa 1998. The box measures: 9" W x 9" D x 7.25" H and is made of a variety of hard woods including ash, walnut and mapl...

Meant to hang on a wall. Barrel shape with alternating woods. Lift lid and cutout back to hang on a wall. Commonly referred to as treen ware.

Our design philosophy honors this rich heritage while embracing the core tenets of Japanese minimalism: simplicity, mindfulness, and functionality. We have streamlined the complex, m...

The dense carving of this 19th century South Indian sandalwood jewellery box is so lively and animated.

A fine quality and small 19th century figured satinwood stationery box with inlaid line decoration and roes of silvered pins to the top. The slant front...

Memphis style Postmodern mixed wood jewelry box with drawer, circa 1998. The box measures 9"W x 9"D x 7.25"H and is made of a variety of hard woods including ash, walnut and maple. T...

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

This spice box comes for the Island of Nias, Indonesia. Dating to the early 20th Century it was crafted from a single block of wood. It features a sliding lid, has an elegant wood te...

This teak storage box comes for the Island of Java, Indonesia. Dating to the Mid-20th Century it was crafted from a single block of teak. It features ...

Vintage wooden Tea Caddy Box Conch Shell Oriental Flower and Chicken Hand Painting Impressive Flame Brown Mahogany Double Tea Caddy of Outstanding Quality, Workmanship, and compact size. Circa 1970. The hinged lid is banded in satinwood, fabulously hand-painted and varnished with a large central circular conch shell. The front area has similar painted decorations; all places are decorated with satinwood stringing. Condition: Excellent condition with nice patination and no losses. A lock is present, and a later key is also current but does not activate the lock. We think the woven black fabric inside the cover has been added later; it is nicely done. A gorgeous decorative tea tray and handled hand mirror are available. Please send me a direct message so I can help you. Location: United Kingdom. The seller offers...

Betel Nut is consumed on a daily basis in a large portion of the Indonesian Archipelago. In Java, betel nut was offered as a sign of respect and hospitality when people would visit o...

Betel Nut is consumed on a daily basis in a large portion of the Indonesian Archipelago. In Sumba, like many parts of Indonesia betel nut was offered as a sign of respect and hospita...

Biedermeier Box, Ash Veneer, South Germany circa 1830 Ash veneered on softwood. Original brass handle and pressed brass fitting Restored and shellac hand-polished Dimensions: H 12....

Capture the refined elegance of the English Regency period with this stunning antique marquetry box. Masterfully crafted in the 19th century, its rich, dark wood body is adorned with...

Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern mosaic marquetry inlaid wood box. Small octagonal box intricately decorated with a miniature painting of an old man with a textile in his hand motif and inlaid with mosaic marquetry. Middle Eastern, Asian micro mosaic box...

Refitted Georgian satinwood four footed sewing wood box with working lock and key, circa 1825.

H 30cm x W 60cm x D 45cm Metal bound Swedish " wedding " box. Sweden 1840 circa 5kg

A George III penwork sarcophagus work box with hinged lid decorated with a chariot, the side with Neo-Classical devices. Age related abrasions and knocks later replacement ebonised ...

Beautiful restored Historicism Box or small Chest, Floral Ash Veneer from Austria, Vienna Late 19th Century, circa 1880 Flower ash veneered on softwood with rosewood inlays. Ebonized...

An English gentleman’s traveling chest circa 1860, made by J.Braman. Framed in brass with ornate brass floral inlay. The interior is lined with red velvet and red leather with gilt t...

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...

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 ...

This exquisite letter box, crafted in Puebla, Mexico, during the early 20th century, is a testament to the region's rich tradition of marquetry. Made from fine fruitwood, the box sho...

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...

Delicately carved of dense hardwood, these 19th-century scroll cases were an essential accessory for the esteemed Qing-dynasty scholar. The perfect size for a rolled-up scroll, the cases were once used to store and protect works of traditional calligraphy and landscape painting. The matching cases are hand-carved in low relief with all-over scrollwork and borders of geometric meanders. Each case is carved with repeated Shou characters, symbols of longevity and a blessing for a long and complete life. Amid the scrollwork flourishes are ribbon-clad objects known as the Eight Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism, including the eternal knot...

Dated to the late 19th century, this elegant tea tray charms with clean lines, fine materials, and balanced proportions. Used as a surface for preparing and serving tea, the tray has...

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

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 ...

Vintage mid-century teak pot, probably Denmark but it is also very much in the minimalist style of Japanese designers, which happens frequently with the design of this period. This i...

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...

19th Century Treen Money Box A fine 19th century treen money box, made in fruitwood with brass feet and handle, the money box is in good condition for its age, lovely colour and pat...

The rectangular hinged top with canted corners inlaid with a Turkish landscape design with an inside lift top and a lower drawer the interior fitted with a removable tray and mahogan...

Finely Carved Antique 19th Century English Victorian Teakwood Letter Box, Circa 1880-1890.