Wood Boxes

Solid oak box by Richard Lecompte - Agonac, France, mid 20th century Hand-carved organic form with thick lid and wooden joints and dowels Signed by artist

A rare and highly collectible jewelry cabinet by Harvey Probber, exemplifying the designer’s early mastery of refined modernism and material sophistication. Pieces of this scale and...

Elegant French Napoleon III writing box dating from the late 19th century, circa 1880, featuring exquisite geometric wood marquetry, decorative gilt brass fittings, and two original ...

Turn of the century wooden Kashmir box. Hand painted with a striking black bird in the center surrounded by red and black accented leaves.

A Russian Papier Mache Troika Box, 19th Century Description: The black rectangular box with a slightly domed lid depicting a troika carrying thre...

A 19th Century Moorish Zanzibar Brass & Hardwood Decorative Box on Matching Folding Brass Studded Stand Extra dimensions without stand Height: 21cm Width: 48.5cm Depth: 24.5cm ...

70s sewing box sewing basket Utensilio wood mesh Space Age mid century design Object: sewing basket Manufacturer: Condition: good Age: around 1960-1970 Dimensions: ...

This 19th-century Danish box, circa 1850, is a remarkable piece crafted from walnut wood, showcasing fine craftsmanship typical of the era. The box features a smooth, polished surfac...

Hand Carved Organic Log Form Dresser Box

A superb antique English walnut box with mother of pearl inlay, circa 1900. This fine antique box is decorated with a mother of pearl floral and foliate design on the lid, charming r...

Pair of interesting and lovely single door walnut cabinets with satinwood decorative inlay, probably Edwardian made in the Sheraton taste. Each has a single pull-out open drawer shelf. Possibly bedside lockers...

The finest woods that were utilized in the making of this box are exceptional. The construction is also finely crafted. It has satinwood marquetry inlay in a Beautiful swirl design. ...

A very rare pair of Italian decorative mid century wooden storing boxes in Russian pine wood with brass keys by Mario Ceroli from the "Mobili della Valle" series produced by Poltrono...

With two drawers over two drawers, splayed feet.

Exemplifying sophisticated Italian craftsmanship, this vintage men’s haberdashery box is a masterclass in functional mid-century art. The exterior is fashioned from richly grained ro...

Hand-Painted Bentwood Brides Box. An oval-shaped bentwood style brides box with a painted lid and sides. The lid features a central scene depicting a woman in a yellow gown, pink bow, blue covering, and white veil. The scene is framed by a decorative border and set against a blue background. The sides of the box are painted with a green floral pattern. Painted bentwood bridal boxes are a type of antique storage container...

Finely crafted vintage jewelry box made of walnut, circa 1950, good original condition

Elegant and very refined fold-out glove box with marquetry inscription, made in France in the early 20th century. This is a small rosewood box with the word "Gants" (gloves in Frenc...

Art Deco, sterling silver-mounted shagreen table box, London, 1923, Charles Boynton & Sons, Ltd, makers. Measures: 6 1/4" wide x 3 1/2" deep x 2 1/4" high. Wood lined. Shagreen is be...

Art Deco python and Channeled sandalwood Mens Cigar / storage box with chrome bar front , felt bottom

Brass and wooden cigarette box, designed by Carl Auböck, shows a beautiful guilloche top surface. The brass shows fine patina, enriched by the contrast of the wooden sides of the box...

19th century hand turned treen tobacco box made from walnut. The lid is expertly turned and is topped with a finial over a fabulous hand turned base. The walnut is a handsome color...

This early 20th century Spanish hand-carved wood box from France is carved in dark wood with a rustic, X-patterned front and short splayed feet. The deep, rustic carving and the stur...

A 19th century French fariniere, made of walnut with simple clover leaf shaped top. Good craftsmanship with dovetailed construction. Minor loss on upper right side. From Provence, a ...

Vintage coastal bamboo eeed and faux snakeskin chest or decorative box. Simple treasure chest shape and feel. Boho and British colonial aesthetic. Functions as intended. Each line ...

An English Victorian 19th century jewelry box made of burl walnut and mother-of-pearl inlay. The top of the box elegantly slopes, softening the otherwise rectangular form and is cove...

A superb 19th-century Swiss Black Forest humidor, masterfully hand-carved and displaying the rich naturalism and warmth characteristic of the finest Black Forest craftsmanship. This ...

Absolute high end studio box by Charles B. Cobb. Made in American walnut. A fantastic piece of American studio craft.

A charming 19th-century Austrian folk art marriage chest, crafted in spruce wood and richly decorated with hand-painted polychrome ornament. The ches...

Polished ebony contemporary armored armoire. Rhodium-plated accessories. Round handle with biometric opening device and emergency key integrated. Inside pullout / pull-out necklace holder...

This antique collection of plaster Pantheon friezes after John Henning the Elder in a bespoke case is a true cabinet of curiosities. The oak box is carved in a Tudor style, with sy...

Tomlinson Sophisticate Burled Walnut 6 Drawer Jewelry Cabinet. Very nice original condition with felt lined drawers. Small Brass pulls finish off the Sophisticated Look!

A very well crafted tessellated stone and wood veneer trinket box in the style of R & Y Augousti, circa 1990s. The piece is in very good condition and measures 9"W x 6"D x 3"H. Great...

A charming vintage jewelry box, or trinket box, with colorful marquetry inlay, lined with red velvet, including a working key. Presumably Moroccan, second half of the 20th century. ...

Studio Craft Solid Rosewood Lidded Box, in the Style of Arthur Espenet Carpenter A small, sculptural studio-made lidded box in solid rosewood, crafted in the style of California mast...

Embriachi workshop marquetry casket Northern Italy, 15th century Alla certosina inlays (bone, stained bone, pewter and wood) H 28.2 x W 18 x D 14 cm This beautiful casket of rectangular form is richly decorated with the characteristic geometric patterns of the Embriachi style. The intricate geometric patterns are fashioned by juxtaposing lighter and darker pieces of wood, (colored) bone, horn and pewter. The lid and base are framed by a broad band of horn. When ivory became scarce in Europe due to disrupted trade routes, bone was substituted. The attention to Symmetry and balance created an harmonious visual effect Enhancing the overall aesthetic appeal of the casket. The application of geometrical motifs is in Italy known as marquetry ‘alla Certosina’, named after the Certosina Church in Pavia with its famous altarpiece decorated in this way. This is ‘intarsia technique’, a term derived from the Arabic 'tarsi', which means ‘incrustation' recalling ancient mosaics made from various materials. These geometric elements not only enhance the aesthetic appeal of the caskets but also demonstrate the versatility and skill of the artisans in creating multifaceted works of art. ‘Alla Certosina’ became famous through the Northern Italian Embriachi family who achieved a particularly high standard in working in this technique. Venice in particular was known for the production of these luxurious boxes. The caskets, hexagonal or rectangular, surmounted by a lid decorated in several registers constitute the secular, albeit equally renowned component of the workshop’s production, in addition to mirror frames and various everyday objects. The method of fabrication of those objects was based on two concepts that underlay pre-industrial production: standardization and modularity, thanks to a distribution of skills according to the different phases of fabrication. even the realization of the marquetry motifs (in the form of ingots from which portions of the desired size were cut) were therefore entrusted to various specialized craftsmen, as were the assembly phase. Today better known thanks to the extensive research work recently carried out by Michele Tomasi, this workshop owes its name to its founder and owner, the Florentine Baldassare Ubriachi (or degli Embriachi), a merchant and banker established in the Tuscan capital before he settled in Venice in 1395. Together with sculptor Giovanni di Jacopo, who directed the workshop, from the last years of the fourteenth century, Baldassare oversaw a production that was truly original, and still easily recognizable today, comprising monumental altarpieces and various objects, primarily triptychs and caskets. The precise location of the workshop is unknown, except that it originated in Florence and in ca. 1431 there was apparently a workshop in Venice, in the area of S Luca. They employed local workers specializing in 'certosina' (inlay of stained woods, bone and horn), and the workshop produced items carved in bone (usually horse or ox) with wood and bone marquetry. The geometric decoration of Embriachi caskets reflects the artistic complexity and attention to detail that characterized their work. this inlaid casket is a testament to the skill and artistry of the Embriachi family and serves as a stunning example of the decorative arts of the late Middle Ages. Related Literature : E. Berger, Prunk-Kassetten: Europäischen Meisterwerke aus acht Jahrhunderten / Ornamental Caskets...

Portuguese Rosewood Baroque Chest, Circa 1830 Suited for Jewelry, Occasional Storage, or Decorative Use Sourced by Martyn Lawrence Bullard from Lisbon, Portugal

Open topped box wrapped in parchment and with a lid having an arched top and continuing down the short sides wrapped in snakeskin with conforming bone edges. Marked on the bottom R&Y...

Antique English Marquetry Inlaid Wood Large Tea Caddy / Desk Box Lined in Metal with Working Lock and Key. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 5.5" H x 12" W x 8.25" D.

Swedish 19th century green painted shaped strong box circa 1850. An example of the traditional Swedish shaped strong box with domed lid.  This example has been painted in a vivid gr...

A handsome French Napoleon III walnut box, richly decorated with intricate mother-of-pearl, ivory and brass inlay. The rectangular form is beautifully proportioned and showcases the ...

Ca. late 19th century French oak storage box with hand-painted 'clown' decoration to the top and a floral motif to the bottom component. Attractive color...

English Victorian burl wood traveling vanity / make up box with ebonized trim edge and a small lower drawer; interior holding 9 various silver boxes and...

A 19th Century French Napoleon III marquetry sewing box. Made of mahogany with thuya wood top inlaid with brass and mother of pearl. Brass trim frames the lid and the base. The interior is lined in red silk and is fitted with a collection of 15 sewing tools (two are missing) on a velvet lined tray. The inside of the lid has a mirror surrounded by a tufted border. Working lock and small key. The box contains an old embroidery...

Hoffman Silver Art Deco Decorative Box, Early 20th Century An elegant Art Deco decorative box by Hoffman, crafted in silver-plated metal with a refined hammered finish and engraved ...

Exceptional 19th century French coconut trinket box hand carved with acanthus leaves on the lid, jewelry like metal work on the rims, expertly carved neoclassical motifs all around a...

Unusual tall form on arched leg base, with removable top. Fine original condition, studio made American Craft box.

Rare Indian coffee made of hand carved wood with metal frame. The door opens from the top and reveals the interior. Beautiful piece that could be used as a letter box or as a small jewellery cabinet...

A 19th Century Antique English Victorian Ebonised Walnut Veneer Tea Caddy With Brass Handle & Lining A Charming tea caddy with decorative walnut veneer parquetry. A tea caddy...

Early 19th century Swedish painted blanket box circa 1816. Traditional rag painted Swedish box which is initialed and dated 1816.  Flat top lid which makes it ideal for doubling up ...

Rare Engine Turned Design The Sewing Box of slight sarcophagus shape stood upon four turned ribbed feet. The Sewing Box tapers up to the convex raised lid and features scrolling fl...

A rectangular wooden casket with hinged lid, adorned with repoussé pewter panels worked in low relief. The decoration depicts stylized flowers, leaves, and a butterfly among foliage,...

Beautiful hand painted wooden box decorated in very romantic style with lovely flowers on the top and front side. The edges of the box are made of metal and there are metal handles a...

Fine quality antique Regency rosewood tea caddy, having a outstanding quality 19th Century rosewood and mother of pearl inlaid sarcophagus shaped tea caddy, with a quality carved mou...

Antique E. Schutzmarke Oak Wood Figural Bronze Relief Jewelry Box Casket. Item features 3 Dimensional bronze relief figural "old world" scenes throughout, tufted and padded interior...

Sterling silver cigar box marked Hung Chong (or Cheong) & Co., silversmiths & retailers, Canton, China, circa 1860-1930. Classic intertwined ...

Cute antique mid century Palm Beach Billie Ross box bag with lucite handle and textile inside with mirror, antique gallery images outside. Unique collectible piece.

This French, Louis Philippe walnut speciman commode has a little more top above a frieze operating as a drawer over two long drawers and raised on shaped bracket feet, circa 1840.

For your consideration, a vintage open box catch all tray in oak wood. Beautiful geometric design. Unmarked. Handmade, studio piece. Dimensions: 2" H x 6" D x 8" W. Preowned vint...

Decorative Bronze Malm box with a stylized center motif of Diana The Archer to its lid. Its wooden interior keeps your tobacco/cigars at the right humidity. It was made by Holger Fri...