Burl Decorative Objects

A well constructed mid-century modern single letter tray in burl, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 10.75"W x 15"D x 2.5"H; the bottom is covered ...

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 Originally made for p...

Large Rustic Birch Burl Bowl ca 1870 Lovely patina with a rustic charm. Height: 16 cm/6.2 inch Depth: 29 cm/11.4 inch Widht: 40 cm/15.7 inch

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

1960s Burl Wood Carving of A Woman's Face Warm natural burl wood tones add texture and interest to this hand-carved sculpture Natural and yet refined Small chip in burl as shown in ...

A large burl bowl with a natural organic form carved and placed on burl base. This piece is made by Tauno Kiukas from the Southern Savo region in the lake district of Finland in 2013...

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

The best burl bowls share a quality with scholar’s stones–they are the result of subtle and artful attention to found material which results in a moment of suspended wildness.

Wax Portrait of William Motherwell, Scottish Poet (1797-1835) by John Fillans John Fillans (Scottish, 1817-1867) A museum-worthy wax portrait bust of William Motherwell (1797–1835...

A very nice lidded burl wood trinket box by Kreiss, circa 1980s. The box has a removable lid and is in very good vintage condition; it measures 7"W ...

Behold the best burl wood bowl you've ever seen, a magnificent testament to the passage of time and the artistry of nature. This remarkable piece boasts a patina that only decades, p...

Fine George III octagonal tea caddy inlaid with various woods on a harewood ground, the central panels veneered with coucous wood and banded by holly stringing around a kingwood band, vines and berried...

Abstract burlwood sculpture by Richard Scott Hill, American 1942-2025, circa 1990s. It measures 43.5"H x 12.5" x 12.75". Georgia-based sculptor and digital ...

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...

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 ...

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...

A burl wood bowl produced in Sweden, 19th century.

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

A burl wood bowl designed and produced in Sweden, 1983.

1960s Italian Grand Tour Style Leather & Burlwood Column Motif Pen Stand/Box Italy, 1960s This Italian Grand Tour style pen stand/box from the 1960s i...

Maple Burl Bowl attributed to Mel Lindquist. Signed with an "L" on the bottom, dated '73.

French burl walnut and inlay jewelry box, 19th century. Decorative inlay with a bird and flowers design.

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...

Two large vases made of burl wood, black and brass designed by Ettore Sottsass for his "27 woods for a Chinese Artificial flower" series. Each of the 27 different vases were made in an edition of 12. These are Numbers 3 and 9 of the twelve "I" editions. Each is signed with applied manufacturers label, "Design Gallery, Milano, Ettore Sottsass, 1995, Made in Italy" with the edition number. Price is for the pair. Condition: Both are in very good vintage condition. No chips, dents or significant scratches. Both retain the original heavy brass vase insert...

Hand-carved in England, circa 1820, these lovely spill vases were fashioned out of burl walnut. The vases have developed a tremendous, darkened patina, particularly along the carved ...

Fine country made English burr oak octagonal tea caddy in richly figured timber, the facetted lid with solid cap, the interior with two lids retaining original turned bone knobs, sta...

Large hand made birch burl wood bowl. Hand made by Swedish craftsman around the 1960-70s. Large size with beautiful wood pattern and skillfully executed. Very good condition with lig...

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...

Burl Wood Dome Letter Writing Treasure Box. The wood looks like maple and has some Birdseye maple on the inside. Nice brass or bronze mounts. Original i...

PAIR of English Victorian walnut and burl walnut trimmed wall clock and barometer set with carved top and bottom.(PRICED AS PAIR)(Not working)

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...

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.

Very fine early 20th century humidor fashioned from solid amboyna burl with bone trim and lacquered brass carrying handles, by Callow of Mount Street, hav...

An English Regency Inlaid Amboyna Tea Caddy with brass mounts. The sarcophagus form with lion handles and scrolled feet. The interior with two compartments for tea with a replaced ...

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.

Super cool pair of modernist figural sculptures in burlwood, circa 2000s. The figures are hand carved and measure: 7.5" W x 2.5" D x 6.5" H. The piece...

19th Century French Bronze Woman with flowing garments amid flowers and an urn. Flowers often represented beauty, life and the passage of time while urns are traditional symbols of m...

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...

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...

Hand-carved in France during the early 1900s, this pair of hunt plaques feature raised game carvings on each panel, backed by luxurious reddish-brown burlwood with intense graining. ...

An unusual and intricate live edge redwood burl trinket box with three drawers, circa 1980s. Branded i. The box is in great vintage condition an...

A beautifully hand-turned petite vessel in richly figured maple burl, created by artist D. Goines. This small-scale studio craft vase highlights the swirling grain patterns, eyes, an...

1960s Carved Burled Wood Rhino / Rhinoceros Not just amazing 3D Rendering Software, this one is the real deal and made from Natural Burl Wood

"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...

Beautiful natural natural burl wood rustic low vase, circa 1970s. The piece is in original condition and measures 8.5"D x 4.75"H. the piece will not hold wate...

1980s Pear Shaped Mounted Wood Object on Wood Base or an Apple or other fruit with stem Metal Rods mount to a Rough Hewn Base Cut slit in base (as shown in pictures) Perfect decorati...

Two large vases by Ettore Sottsass from 27 woods for a Chinese Artificial flower. Edition S (red) is SOLD. Each from the edition of 12. From...

Burl wood decorative basket, (circa 18th century, USA). Intriguing, organic form and rich wood tones / textures.   

Very Fine Detailed Burl Wood Carving of an Elf or Gnome Face Wall Sculpture MINT. Artist dated and signed.

This remarkable 19th-century Japanese dai begins as a single, monumental slice of burl—nearly two inches thick—cut from a tree whose grain had spent decades twisting into wild, unpre...

A delicate lathe turned sphere in Red Oak burl with natural occlusions. Signed "Ellsworth 1980 Red Oak Burl".

A substantial 19th-century carved burl walnut bowl with a powerful rustic presence, generous proportions, and layered history. Measuring approximately 29.75 inches wide, 25.5 inches deep, and 7 inches high, this oval vessel was hewn from a single piece of dense walnut and bears the textured marks of time and repeated use. The surface is worn smooth from handling, yet still retains areas of rugged character—tool marks, subtle variations in tone, and a visible patched repair in hammered iron on one side. A second repair is visible underneath, where iron straps were applied across an old split—evidence of the piece’s practical value and the care taken to preserve it. Flat-handled grips at either end are integrated into the carved form, enhancing functionality without interrupting the clean silhouette. Ideal as a dramatic centerpiece or sculptural accent on a farmhouse table or console, this antique bowl...

Set of 3 organic modern burlwood basket vessels by artist Christian Burchard. Largest basket measures 7" H x 5.5" diameter, medium basket is 4.75" H x ...

Carefully carved from a cypress tree burl, this late 19th-century burlwood vessel is known as a brush pot, a container traditionally used to hold select calligraphy brushes in a scho...

An antique, hand-carved burl bowl with its original surface. Slightly out-of-round. Possibly European in origin, circa 19th century.

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

African Congo 20th-Century hand carved Teke male figure wrapped in a raffia burlap Good/Fair, showing patina including rubbing and variations to finish, soiling to fabric, hairlines...

Gorgeous primitive Swedish burl rootwood bowl dating to the early 19th century. Beautifully organic burl wood grain patterns decorate surface of this bowl. Two old steel plug repairs...

Mid-Century Modern studio art high wheeler bicycle sculpture circa 1970's. This piece is crafted of mixed metals mounted on a free form burl wood base. The perfect accent tabletop or desktop piece to complement mid century and industrial modern decor.

English Square Burl Tea Caddy with Brass Stringing and Interior Lid, 19th Century