Burl Decorative Objects

Large Georgian table or master snuff box of cushion form having tortoiseshell veneered front, back and end caps with green stained mulberry burl bottom and lid, the lid with a wood h...

Decorate a room with this elegant antique jardinière. Created in France circa 1870, and oval in shape, the planter stands on cabriole legs decorated with acanthus leaf motifs at the ...

Marvelous Napoleon III 19th century antique Jewelry box in Burl wood from France. Impressive wood grain with slight curved edge on t...

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 striking vintage natural burl wood specimen presented as a sculptural object on a clear lucite base. The wonderfully twisted, gnarled form has an almost whimsical fantasy quality, ...

Striking vintage natural burl wood specimen sculpture, beautifully mounted on a clear Lucite base. The wonderfully irregular organic form features dramatic twists, knots and natural ...

This is the grandfather of Michael Elkan boxes. Retaining it's original surface and the rarely seen or found interior boxes of which this group is intact. All made from the same bloc...

Large 19th century Japanese burl wood presentation tray. Natural wood tray made from a large piece of burl with an added base. Originally made for p...

This stunning Brutalist sculpture of a sunflower is crafted from copper, brass, and burl wood, displaying a dynamic interplay of textures and materials. The copper and brass petals r...

Natural form burl wood box.

English Burl walnut and figural cherub wedge-wood hinged letter box with compartmentalized fitted interior, locking mechanism with key, decorative circular rope motif, and original e...

A thin-walled turned bowl in Redwood burl raised upon a shallow foot and signed to the underside, "Redwood burl, Studio 63, R. Hardin". Original surface.

An impressive and monumental 20th century Chinese carved spinach jade sculpture depicting a powerful eagle in mid-descent, wings dramatically outstretched and talons extended in moti...

Large 40" Tall Carved Lacquered Solid Teak Moon Face Wall Hanging Sculpture NICE. The material is some sort of exotic golden tone high density wood.

An unusual and striking Chinese scholar rock, gongshi, of polished and lacquered burled hardwood, set into a hardwood base, mid-20th century. The hardwood scholar "stone" meant to i...

Folk Art carved maple burl wood box with locking mechanism and original key, circa 1940s. Geometric inlay details present to the surface. Very nice...

Dean Santner design heart shape jewelry box, signed. Highly skilled studio artisan that hand made beautiful and functional daily objects. In very good original condition.

This charming vintage tiger figurine is a quintessential example of Mid-Century Italian ceramic artistry, perfectly capturing the playful yet sophisticated spirit of the Hollywood Re...

Studio craft raw edge burl box with hinged lid, which conceals 2 compartments. Signed Michael Elkan.

Elegant vintage Italian musical jewelry box crafted in richly figured burl wood with an intricate floral marquetry and scrolling foliate inlay decorating the lid. The warm golden bur...

Sculptural vintage burlwood decorative sphere, 1970's, American craftsman made.

Clever designs and perfect condition pair of antique jewelry boxes with curved tops + photo frame with curved front. The burl or burr nutwood that was used to create these two stunn...

Mid century California modern jewelry trinket wood puzzle box by Fred and Marilyn Buss circa 1970s. This sculptural piece is handcrafted in maple burl and features three hidden stash...

Studio Free Edge Burl Wood Jewelry, Trinket or Decorative Box In the manner of Esherick, Nakashima or Maloof, a 1960s lidded, carved and polished burl wood jewelry, decorative or tri...

Monumental Tommaso Barbi Modernist Box in Chrome and Sycamore Burl, Italy, circa 1960 A rare and commanding object by renowned Italian designer Tommaso Barbi, this large-scale modern...

Scale is the first impression. At over thirty inches in diameter, this 19th to early 20th century burl wood bowl commands space with its broad, shallow form hinting at a past life ro...

Varnished, burl wood sewing box, decorated with Greek frieze and brass inlays. The box contains a mirror and sewing utensils made of bone and brass, as...

A boldly formed American burl bowl, hewn from a single substantial section of highly figured timber. The broad, asymmetrical basin is flanked by integral pierced handles and displays...

A very fine and visually striking Biedermeier Period tea caddy of exceptional quality, demonstrating a highly elevated form and a most complex application of exotic woods. The hinged...

A Mid Century turned Nut Bowl likely from California with great color and form. A central turned Pedestal has drilled holders for a nutcracker and nut picks. The Bowl with extraordin...

A Keris burlwood hilt from South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Late 19th Century, possibly earlier. The Keris (or Kris) is a Javanese asymmetrical dagger, famous for its distinctive wavy bl...

A petite architectural jewelry chest in olive burl over a bronze base. Featuring a three drawers. Can be used atop of a dresser or free standing.

An incredible 19th century Japanese Wabi Sabi burl wood dai with a perfect circular recessed tray, once used to display an object of beauty, but perfect today for catching your keys ...

A sophisticated vintage tabletop picture frame by Maitland-Smith, crafted in richly figured burlwood veneer and accented with a circular marble inlay and gilt metal inner molding. Th...

Early 18th-Century Burr Walnut Longcase Clock, Circa 1705-1710. England This magnificent early 18th-century English longcase clock exemplifies exceptional craftsmanship and timeless...

Absolutely stunning Coromandel Wooden extendable and foldable Bookslide of exceptional quality and traditional form. Mid Nineteenth Century, of English origin, made by renowned maker...

Bernson was a renowned self-taught artist from Santa Barbara. Celebrated for his burled and gnarled wood decorative pieces, one of his ornaments hung from the White House Christmas t...

This elegant Art Deco Skyscraper style letter holder was realized in the United States, circa 1930. It features four concentric demilune streamlined forms that diminish in size from ...

An exceptional sculptural centerpiece bowl by Norwegian studio artist Konrad Galaaen (1923–2004). Hand-carved from a single piece of monumental birch burl sourced from Bokn, Norway, ...

This is an object suggestive of an animal's form, created by retaining the natural bulges and undulations of a wood burl exactly as they occurred. It is thought to have been made in ...

Rectangular Art Deco bone trimmed amboyna burl cigarette box, Trimmed in bone on all edges as well as the surfaces of the opening the amboyna extends to all sides including the botto...

Embrace the timeless glamour of the 1930's with this exquisite French Art Deco jewelry box, handcrafted from amboyna wood. This French-made jewelry box boasts a luxurious aesthetic t...

A absolutely gorgeous California design MCM hand-carved inlaid mixed wood vase by Heinz Norhausen, circa 1970s. The simple and elegant vase is made of ...

Picture frame, design Tommaso Barbi, Italy 1970. Briar and nickel-plated metal. Signature engraved on the back (TM).

Montagnani (Manufacturer) - Rare Mid-Century Modern brass and burl wood veneer box - diagonal stained pattern to the top panel with blonde wood interior - brown Plexiglas to the inte...

Antique Regency Amboyna & Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Writing Slope, c.1830 A fine early 19th-century writing slope, veneered in richly figured amboyna burr and decorated with inlay of a...

We bought this interesting piece at a small antique store in Sweden last summer. A natural edge bowl artisan hand-crafted from Swedish burr elm (La: ulmus glabra) circa 1970s-80s. It...

"The Prince" by Leo Osborne, Limited Edition of 15 Features a recumbent lion. First made in a wooden burl, then molded for bronze. A beautiful addition to...

Large organic centerpiece bowl by American craftsman Bob Womack circa 1990s Maple burl free-form design with live edge underside and polished interior Sig...

Stunning little 19th century tabletop stationary box made of micro-mosaic. Made in Britain, circa 1870, in Tunbridge Wells, hence these type of works are called Tunbridgeware! ...

Elegant pair of Italian photo frames in the style of Willy Rizzo, crafted with refined burl wood and brass details. The set includes two different sizes, creating a sophisticated dec...

19th century folk art box, with burl wood veneer and mother of pearl and fruit wood inlay. The surface decorated with geometric, diamond and star motifs. The raised top with a banded...

A stunning and scarce antique English Victorian era burlwood voting box. Hand-crafted in the 19th century, the small table box having a rectangular case wi...

A burl wood box with picture frame/lid, circa mid-20th century. A beautiful box to hold jewelry or other items on a desk, vanity, sideboard, etc. Piece may be Italian; however, it is...

A striking pair of sculptural bookends carved from solid burl wood, celebrating the natural beauty and irregularity of the material. Each bookend features dramatic swirling grain, kn...

A well-made antique, circa 1830, English tea caddy with stunning marquetry inlays, warm coloring, superb detailing, and luminous rich patina! When tea first arrived in Europe in t...

This bowl is turned from Dutch burl wood. Pure and simple. This wood is very rare and only comes in smaller, solid pieces. Cut out of a bulbous, knotty growth on the trunk, branches,...

Wonderful midcentury photo frame in chrome-plated brass and burl. This incredibly stylish piece was designed by Tommaso Barbi and produced in Italy during the 1970s. The picture fram...

A carved burl wood bowl or basket designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s.

Large Organic Modern Root Carving Sculpture Bowl in Burlwood, Indonesia, 1970s One-of-a-kind Organic Modern sculpture bowl, hand-carved from a single piece of richly grained burlwoo...