Fruitwood Decorative Objects

The vintage fruitwood decorative box or tea caddy is sculpted in shape of an apple, with rounded body and lid made in wood sections, adding textural interest to the piece. The fine w...

A charming and rare French jewelry box dating from the late 19th-century, entirely covered on the exterior in rich royal blue velvet. The rectangular form is beautifully enhanced wit...

A 19th-century French apothecary for wunderkammer jar, dating back to circa 1870. Crafted from hand-blown clear glass featuring a pedestal foot base, the jar retains its original ebo...

Lidded cigarette tin – handmade. Designed by Josef Hoffmann for the Wiener Werkstätte – no markings (see photo for a comparable object with a signature) – also documented in the MAK ...

The work stands upon an elegant fluted column base crafted from fruitwood, lacquered in light blue and partially gilded, supported by refined classical-style goat-hoof feet. Surmount...

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...

An original British School Regency Period watercolor portrait, mounted in a Georgian Period fruitwood frame – Dated 1834. These watercolors were largely painted by young girls fro...

A fabulous example of a French fruitwood box carved beautifully carved into the form of a trunk. Look closely at the amazing detail, the side handles, the leather stitching, the l...

Wooden paperweight or decorative pebble sculpture. From Denmark dating back to the 1970s. The object is crafted from an assembly of different wood ...

Beautiful and large box with inlay of various fruit woods. Baroque, early 18th Century. Working lock and key. Interior with later fabric. Wear consistent with age and use

Large African Tribal Female Bust Sculpture, 32 cm – Hand-Carved Ethnographic Art Figure A wooden striking and highly decorative 32 cm African tribal female bust sculpture, celebrati...

This is a turn of the century French modernist large male articulated carved wood artist lay figure. He may be carved walnut. He has Art Deco styling with his ethereal expression and...

Pair of 20th-Century Atlas Globe Bookends Metal & Wood Sculpture Set A striking and sculptural pair of 20th-century Atlas bookends, masterfully crafted in a rich silver-tone finish ...

Book Ends Wooden-style acrylic sculptures can be used as a set of 2 decorative figurines of human book holders in only one sculpture, as you see in the images. Beautifully stylised f...

A handmade Vintage wooden Musical jewellery box with a key and lock, with Swiss Musical Movement by Romance with original key and Reuge mechanismt. It is perfectly designed and created in a suitable size for keeping valuables inside. The top of this box has leaf patterns and bronzed motives carved and made by hand. It can also be a decorative object for any bedroom or dressing room in your home decor. Old Decorative Box...

This is an antique butler's work box. An English, mahogany and fruitwood country house carry, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1790. Delightful work box with a charming, estate-...

A Large Italian Fruitwood Carved Figural Long Case Clock. In the Italian Rococo style, Hand Carved "Liberty Style" with a female holding flowers and surrounded by 3 Cherub/Angels. A ...

Middle Eastern Moorish Mother of Pearl Inlaid Marquetry Jewelry Box. Exquisite middle Eastern Moorish Syrian inlay jewelry box covered with fine Moorish micro mosaic marquetry. Beaut...

Vintage Italian large footed music box in light gold color with top finely hand painted and wood inlaid with foliages floral decor, brass hardware. Small Vintage Italian handcrafted ...

A 19th-century French Wunderkammer jar, dating back to circa 1870. Crafted from clear hand-blown glass with a ground neck, the cylinder rests upon a circular turned and ebonized frui...

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A mid 20th Century Handcrafted, Hand-Carved from a single piece of wood , Figure of an Bald American Eagle landing On Wood Plinth, Circa 1950s. Varnish Finish in very good condition....

Moorish Spain Arch Top Intricate detailed wood inlaid Marquetry Jewelry box. An Hispano Moresque Arch Top Wood Inlaid Marquetry Jewelry Box Casket. Moori...

Micro Mosaic Persian Islamic Moorish Inlaid Jewelry Pen Box. 1950s Middle Eastern Moorish Inlaid Jewelry Trinket Mosaic Box. Handcrafted mar...

This is a Moorish-style jewelry box adorned with inlaid marquetry work, featuring a mosaic of geometric and floral patterns. The design is highly detailed, with small pieces of wood ...

Batak tribe wood ceremonial bowl, early 20th century Dimensions: Diameter 56cm x height 24cm.

Middle Eastern Mosaic Wooden Inlaid Marquetry Box Game Backgammon and Chess. Middle Eastern Micro Mosaic Wooden Inlaid Marquetry Box. Large vintage Moorish Syrian style micro mosaic ...

A finely painted and extremely rare memento mori box decorated with four skulls to top with titles of a Witch, King, Beauty and Beggar to each Skull u...

A beautiful scented candle presented in a unique handmade artisan ceramic jar. Infused with the finest botanical fragrance oils. Our premium candles are poured into luxury handmade a...

Antique Persian Khatam Marquetry Qalamdan Pen Box with Hand-Painted Equestrian Miniature, Circa 1940s An exceptional Persian Khatamkari Qalamdan (pen box), handcrafted in the celebrated tradition of Khatam-kari, one of the most prestigious decorative arts of Persia. Dating to the 1940s, this elegant rectangular sliding-lid pen case is meticulously decorated with intricate geometric micro-mosaic marquetry and crowned with a finely executed hand-painted miniature depicting a royal equestrian polo match. Traditionally used by Middle Eastern Persian scribes, scholars, and government officials to store reed pens, writing instruments, and inks, the Qalamdan became an important symbol of education, refinement, and artistic patronage. This example beautifully illustrates the marriage of functionality and exceptional craftsmanship that defines Persian decorative arts. The top lid features a richly detailed miniature painting portraying mounted horsemen pursuing deer across a stylized landscape, rendered in vibrant colors with remarkable attention to detail. The sides are decorated with exquisite Khatam marquetry, an ancient Persian micro-mosaic technique composed of thousands of tiny pieces of wood, bone, and metal meticulously assembled into intricate geometric star patterns. The interior is finished in black lacquer, while the sliding cover operates smoothly, preserving the elegant proportions characteristic of traditional Persian Qalamdans. Khatamkari has been practiced in Persia for over four centuries and remains one of the country's most labor-intensive and highly respected crafts. Similar geometric inlay traditions later spread throughout India, where they became known as Sadeli mosaic, influencing Indo-Persian and Anglo-Indian decorative arts. The extraordinary precision of the geometric patterns reflects the Islamic artistic ideals of harmony, symmetry, and infinite design. Originally intended as a writing case, this versatile piece also serves beautifully today as a jewelry box, keepsake box, pencil case, or luxury desk accessory. It is equally suited for display in a library, study, or curated collection of Islamic and Middle Eastern decorative arts. Origin: Asia Date: Circa 1940s Materials: Wood, papier-mâché, hand-painted lacquer, Khatam marquetry (micro-mosaic inlay) Style: Persian / Islamic / Indo-Persian Dimensions: Length: 8 in. Width: 1.75 in. Height: 1.25 in. Condition: Very good vintage condition with light wear consistent with age and use. Beautiful original patina with finely preserved miniature painting and Khatam inlay. An outstanding example of traditional Persian craftsmanship, this museum-quality Qalamdan is highly desirable for collectors of Islamic art, Persian antiques, miniature paintings, and Khatam marquetry. Keywords: Persian Khatam box...

Late 18th Century George III Pear form Fruitwood Tea Caddy With wooden stem, and an iron keyhole, escutcheon plate, its interior with remnants of the original silver leaf. The pi...

A superbly hand-painted Mughal miniature lacquer box, created in the refined Indo-Persian artistic tradition and signed “Nangua”. This exquisite octagonal decorative box features a f...

Modernist Bowl in Olive Wood, France 1960s Crafted from a single piece of olive wood, showcasing its striking natural grain patterns. Beautiful design that highlights the natural ...

Antique Persian Khatam Micro Mosaic Inlaid Jewelry Box with Miniature Polo Scene, circa 1940s This exquisite Persian Khatam Kari trinket box is a rare example of masterful micro mosaic marquetry, handcrafted in the 1940s using the ancient Persian art of inlay. Featuring an intricately detailed geometric design and a miniature hand-painted equestrian scene on the lid, this museum-quality piece is a stunning representation of Indo-Persian and Moorish craftsmanship. Khatam Kari, or Persian marquetry, is a centuries-old decorative art that flourished during the Safavid dynasty. It involves the meticulous inlay of thousands of tiny pieces of wood and bone into intricate, repeating geometric patterns—each symbolic of harmony and cosmic order. The top of this box is adorned with a finely rendered painting of royal figures on horseback, possibly princes engaged in a ceremonial game of polo, echoing the refined court culture of the 19th-century Persian and Mughal aristocracy. The box’s micro mosaic surface is covered in richly detailed star and polygon motifs typical of Khatam and Sadeli mosaic traditions. These patterns require precise mathematical planning and exceptional artisanal skill, resulting in a surface that is as intellectually complex as it is visually stunning. Details: * Origin: Asia Indo-Persian * Date: Circa 1940s * Materials: Inlaid woods, camel bone, hand-painted miniature * Style: Islamic Art, Moorish, Anglo-Indian, Micro Mosaic * Dimensions: Height 1.5 in. x Width 6.5 in. x Depth 4.25 in. * Condition: antique condition with minor wear consistent with age These boxes were traditionally used to store writing instruments or jewelry, and today they serve as timeless collectors' pieces, suitable for display or thoughtful gifting. Comparable examples can be found in major Islamic art collections, including the Doris Duke Museum of Islamic Art. Keywords: Persian Khatam Box...

Abstract Art Deco Wooden Sculpture - Paperweight & Puzzle Game - France 1940s Originally a wooden puzzle game, this beautiful piece can also be displayed as a paperweight on a d...

A wonderfully detailed carved fruitwood case modelled as a leather trunk, showing straps, buckles and even stitching. With original purple velvet to the interior. Containis two hand ...

Beautifully stylized figurine with a great balance of harmony stood, portraying the inner world's beauty through pure beauty. This Valuable unique art piece is a great chance to brin...

Vintage Moorish Geometric Inlaid Wood Mechanical Cigarette Dispenser Box A beautifully crafted vintage Middle Eastern cigarette dispenser box featuring intricate geometric mosaic inl...

V&A Marie-Antoinette Mantel Clock – Sèvres Style Porcelain & Gilt Bronze, Sunburst & Swag Decoration, 39cm An impressive Sèvres-style porcelain ma...

Pair of Monumental Hand-Carved Oak Angels, circa 1710–1720 Material: Country oak, fruitwood and pine An impressive pair of early 18th-century hand-carved oak angels, dating from ci...

Hand-carved Hungarian dough bowl, circa 1900. This authentic bowl is crafted from solid fruitwood and has a warm, weathered appearance. Perfect as a decorative piece or as a generous...

Vintage Middle Eastern Moorish wooden jewelry box inlaid with marquetry. Middle Eastern box handcrafted in very fine Moorish micro mosaic diamonds, ...

O/5215 - Antique giltwood frame, very elegant : for painting, but also for mirror. It's not easy to find such beautiful and healthy frames, but I collected some many years ago. Now i...

9-5000 Large-scale Western wood sculpture. A large wood sculpture of horses on a Western ranch, signed lower right by Dede 88.

Vintage Middle Eastern Khatam Art Painting Miniature on hexagonal shape trinket box. Hand painted, lacquered wooden Moorish micro mosaic marquetry inlaid tobacco or trinket Box. Handcrafted vintage marquetry Indo Persian wood inlay micro mosaic with miniature hand painted scene. Finely handcrafted khatam Persian hand painted micro mosaic inlaid wooden box...

Exquisite Middle Eastern Islamic inlay jewelry box intricately inlaid with Moorish motif designs which have been painstakingly inlaid micro mosaic marquetry. The interior is lined wi...

A pair of fan-shaped red Gorgonian branches from Wunderkammer. The bases are in carved and gilded wood. Italy, circa 1870.

Artistic atelier sculpture depicting a male hand. Made of fruit wood, the sculpture has a smooth base with an irregular geometric edge, on which is the artist's proof of refined work...

Art Deco Marquetry Cigar Box, Decorative Wooden Jewelry Box, France 1940s Elegant wooden cigar box with marquetry inlays of various wood species veneers. Beautifully crafted, it ca...

A wonderful and very large example of a figural Black Forest inkwell in the form of a Dog's head, with a beautiful bright patina. He retains his original large glass eyes, without d...

This antique wood storage or jewelry box features three drawers with a flip up top with mirror. The box has has lots of character, charm and patina including the brass hardware.

Charming Art Nouveau picture frame handcrafted in carved wood, dating from the early 20th century, circa 1900–1910. It comes with its protective glass. This delicate piece combines ...

Antique Eastern Lacquered Flip-Up Travel Shaving Jewellery Box Vanity Mirror Vintage Wooden Jewellery Box & Mirror Decorative Box & Lid Hand...

A set of three antique carved wooden floral moulds from the Tucker collection. This is one of many moulds we are selling from this vast collection assembled by British make-up artist...

A beautifully detailed French, brass mounted, marquetry and inlaid burl, fruitwood, and kingwood dresser box. The top is domed and the interior lined with original velvet. Bass bandi...

In 1900, at the death of king Umberto I, many frames and furniture had been painted black as a sign of mourning. I cleaned it and lightened it with a nice shaded beige lacquer. Suit...

Elegant vintage footed wooden music box with top finely hand painted and inlaid with foliages floral decor. Vintage Italian wooden music box with marquetry inlay featuring a lute and flowers. Marquetry is the art of creating decorative designs using different materials, commonly thin pieces of wood. Handcrafted Jewelry music box, made in Italy with lacquered finish, wood Inlay, red felt lined with hinged lid. The music box has a Swiss Reuge music box...

This elegant Art Deco photo frame features finely marqueted wood and original chromed metal fittings securing the glass. Produced in France in the 1930s, it reflects the refined craf...

The motifs on this coffret by Émile Gallé depict a mayfly flitting among a bed of ferns. Hatching in summer and living only a few hours before mating and dying, the mayfly has long s...

18th century exceptional Italian carved wood and polychromed figure depicting baby Jesus holding the world in his hand, he has halo made from sterling silver and the globe is also sterling silver.This piece would have originally been dressed in an elaborate gown and would have been changed into different attire depending on the holy season. Extremely detailed and the carving is exceptional. this piece came from a very reputable merchant in Verona, I did inherit it from my mother in Law...