Wood Boxes

This strikingly tall decorative lidded box is a testament to artisanal craftsmanship, crowned with a masterfully carved horse head that serves as both handle and sculptural focal poi...

Hispano-Moresque Mudéjar Bone-Inlaid Walnut Chest
 Spain, 16th–17th century 
Walnut, bone inlay, iron fittings
 44.5 × 30.5 × 18 cm This rectangular walnut chest, richly ornamented ...

A beautiful rectangular Chinese jewelry box from the 1950s, crafted from wood and featuring an intricate geometric lattice pattern in light and dark tones across the front, sides, an...

Box for 54 pairs of cufflinks in black polished wood with leather handles.

Set Of 2 Patino Lighter & Ash Tray in Horn, Brass & Gloss Ebony by Arcahorn Dimensions: Lighter: D 8 x W 8 x H 9 cm. Ash Tray: D 16 x W 20 x H 5 cm. Materials: Horn, chromed brass, a...

Vintage carved wood box features abstract geometric form of a pedestal with an open book with a large cross on top, done in striking choice of solid wood. The pedestal and the book p...

This antique leather box with nailheads is not only a beautiful decorative item but also a functional piece of history. It could have been used for a variety of purposes, such as sto...

This striking vintage wooden box is a masterwork of complex parquetry, showcasing a meticulously hand-assembled marquetry lid with a bold geometric diamond and starburst motif. The d...

A good antique English mahogany writing slope dating from the Victorian period, circa 1860. The rectangular case is beautifully figured and strengthened with brass straps and corner ...

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...

A Dutch colonial box from Batavia in the former Dutch East Indies. Hand-carved with floral motives in ebony, used for jewelry or letters, ca. 1800. Origi...

Likely made in the Normandy area of France. Domed hinged top with wrought iron hasp and lock. Conforming case. With original painted surface.

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts solid oak dresser box, jewelry box, or desk accessory box By L. & J.G. Stickley, "Harvey Ellis Collection" USA, 2003 Oak, with inlaid marquetry, and origi...

Late 18th Century George III English Box. Veneered in beautifully highly figured burled ash with small inlaid shield shapes. Made in England circa 1790. A beautifully crafted late 1...

Cheveron patterned keepsake, letter box made from dyed orange and natural bone. Box has a wood lining.

A Shagreen Tobacco Box, 18th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Height: 3cm. Width: 15.5cm. Depth: 6cm.

Contemporary armored jewelry armoire safe covered in white and beige threaded leather. Inside safe in shiny white. 24-karat gold-plated brass a...

19th century Anglo-Indian hand carved tropical wood box.

Desk organizer model A4/3 from the Öresund series designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced in Sweden by Karl Andersson & Söner during the 1960s. Made from solid oak with three drawers in...

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...

Hand painted Faux onyx Maitland Smith decorative box with hinged lid and brass feet. Wonderful brush work make this quite the decorative ite...

A horse and rider, Equestrian aesthetic, decorative jewelry box. Box is wood with reverse decorated glass lid depicting beautiful horse and rider, finished with neatly joined corners...

Extremely Rare Regency Antique Penwork Cabinet A very interesting and rare Antique Regency Penwork Cabinet decorated with numerous scenes of exquisi...

A ventage Chinese Huanghuali wood box with a beautiful natural grain of Huanghuali. Measures: 2.5in (6.3 cm) X 8 3/4 in(22.2 cm) X 4 7/8 in(12.3 cm).  

A very nice Chinese red lacquer box decorated in gold and black with a garden scene. Box has a black interior. Circa mid 1800s.

An elegant large Vintage Italian Burr walnut humidor with fitted interior, by Mastro de Paja, Circa 1975 in date. The rectangular humidor features a burr walnut high gloss exterior ...

Exquisite Maitland Smith Tessellated Rosso Levanto Marble Box, ca 1990s. This octagonal slope sided box is clad in a beautiful tessellated rosso levanto marble and accented with a ...

A rustic English pine box on legs from the early 20th century, with brass escutcheon. Created in England during the early years of the 20th century, this p...

Chinese Mid-Century rectangular hinged chest with black metal latch and two side ring handles, lacquered and hand painted featuring three women and one girl in two outdoor courtyard ...

Swiss Black Forest jewelry box with key. Floral motif and finials with oak leaf carvings on front, back and sides accented with geometrics. Opens with two swing out drawers and lower...

A charming and highly decorative 19th-century Austrian folk art marriage box, crafted in softwood, probably spruce, and entirely hand-painted with a ...

First time we have come across this! Exceptionally beautiful English jewellery/jewellery box with music playing when opened. This is an English jewellery box from ca. 1820-1860. Wi...

Antique Oriental Chinese Export Black Lacquered Gilt Painted Covered Box 1940s. Large Asian Chinese black lacquered tea box with nume...

Turquoise marbled wood and nature wood box, 1940s. Rectangular box painted in blue faux marble and nature wood with brass closure and ribbon-shape...

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...

A fine and rare large parquetry inlaid 17th-century William and Mary period olive oyster lace box. 1680-1700, England The cross-grain moulded top is ent...

Decorative American Craftsman Studio Wood Lidded Box, 1980's Two-piece, oval-shaped, worked, unknown hardwood box with doweled lid made by Jerry Starr, sculptor, NJ, USA. Produced i...

a fine 19th-Century Coromandel Wood vanity Box with Secret Compartment A superb vanity box crafted from precios coromandel wood, beautifully enhanced by two elegant mother-of-pearl ...

Elegant vintage jewelry box featuring a striking natural horn veneer in rich tones of cream, amber, and deep brown. The lid is composed of horizontal panels showcasing the organic va...

1960s Handcrafted Bone Inlaid Trinket Moroccan Wood Trinket Box. Handmade artisanal mid century inlaid trinket decorative lidded Moroccan box. This hexagonal shaped decorative box ha...

Table boxes such as this shapely Venetian (Italy) one would have been found in wealthy European homes during the 19th century. Hand-carved from pine that was grown in Switzerland, ou...

Very rare Italian mid century wooden and decorative case box designed by Mario Ceroli from the "Mobili della Valle" series produced by Poltronova Italy, 1977. This small box is a uni...

A stunning geometric inlay handcrafted and enriched by metallic accents distinguishes this one-of-a-kind jewelry box. Gold is handpoured to trace the boundaries between the different...

A beautifully rare large handcrafted Damascus jewellery wedding box with inlay. A circa 1900 chest inlaid throughout to show foliate scrolls and geometric forms. From the 16th centur...

Finely made and signed E. Wells Co Patent on hinges. Rectangular hinged top with brass edge and fleur de lis corners and central monogrammed plaque opening to a fitted interior. Conf...

A highly detailed and most elegant French early 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and ebonized Fruitwood Boulle Marquetry cabinet/trunk. This impressive rectangular trunk is raised ...

Near pair set of large Chinese carved and embossed red lacquered wooden rectangular presentation boxes with gilt decoration, circa 1910. Beautiful boxes crafted with dovetail joiner...

This exceptional Charles X period Sicilian tailor's box is a masterpiece of 19th-century cabinetmaking, beautifully combining utility with sophisticated artistry. Handcrafted from ri...

Maple Jewel Box in White.

A French Provençale carved walnut farinerio decorative box from the 19th century with floral motifs. This petite French box, called a fariniero, was intended to be used to coat fish,...

A charming mahogany tobacco box in an architecturally intriguing form. The top of the lid is adorned with a small knob of bone. Great quality and craftsmanship. Empire. Denmark, ...

An early 19th century French marquetry commode de maitrise, or miniature sample commode. Made veneer of mahogany with pine and beech as a secondary w...

Large decorative wooden box dating from the 1970s, crafted in the Middle Eastern style and richly adorned with intricate marquetry featuring geometric star and floral motifs. The octagonal form and finely detailed inlaid decoration showcase exceptional craftsmanship inspired by traditional Syrian, Persian, and Moroccan woodworking. Originally intended for storing jewelry, letters, or precious keepsakes, this elegant box also serves as a striking decorative accent, bringing warmth and exotic character to a coffee table, desk, or cabinet. Style : Moorish Islamic Middle Eastern Bohemian Hollywood Regency Key Features : Large decorative wooden box France, 1970s Middle Eastern style Intricate marquetry decoration Geometric inlaid motifs Octagonal shape Hinged lid with brass knob Ideal for jewelry or keepsakes Keywords : marquetry box, Middle Eastern box, Moorish decor, Islamic marquetry...

The Malcolm Appleby Shooting Companion is a breathtaking collaboration with master engraver, Dr Malcolm Appleby MBE. A striking pairing of Britain's Cr...

19th century hand painted tine decorative box circa 1860. Good quality Swedish tine box, used for storing valuables or foods for secure storage.  This example in it's original blue ...

Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Lap Desk Box.

This 19th-century Thai manuscript box is a rare and exquisite example of traditional Thai craftsmanship, designed to store sacred palm-leaf manuscripts ...

This incredibly rare two-tier Swiss Black Forest jewelry box is fully hand-carved from a single block of wood, making it a true masterpiece. What sets this box apart is its unique de...

A captivating late 19th-century Chinese octagonal multi-tiered stacking presentation or wedding box. This ceremonial dowry vessel features a classic tapered, faceted silhouette envel...

Elegant, exotic, and unmistakably refined, shagreen has long captivated those with a discerning eye for luxury. Derived from stingray skin, this richly textured material first appear...