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A Beautiful Set of 9 Unique Curly Birch Cases and Bowls, Finland 20th Century

$2,283.51per set
£1,685.56per set
€1,920per set
CA$3,152.17per set
A$3,511.75per set
CHF 1,842.31per set
MX$42,892.37per set
NOK 23,327.20per set
SEK 21,859.51per set
DKK 14,617.88per set

About the Item

A beautiful set of 9 unique curly birch bowls/objects, also known as silver birch boxes and bowls. Curly birch is a rare variety of birch that occurs naturally in Finland and is highly appreciated for its beautiful patterns in the wood, and is widely used in decorative pieces or highly prized items. Quite often people used the wood to make such bowls and boxes for their jewelery and precious items or just for decorative use in their houses. This set is made by different makers, some are signed and some are not. As the different patinas show, and referring to some of the dates, the age span is approximately from the 1920s for the oldest up until 1990s for the latest. The sizes differ with the highest standing at 17cm and the shortest at 7.5cm. The width 7cm is for the smallest and 16.5cm is for the largest. All the items are in original condition. Some items are signed and have texts. Please watch the video.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.7 in (17 cm)Diameter: 6.5 in (16.5 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 9
  • Style:
    Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920s-1990s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. A beautiful set with a good vintage overall impression.
  • Seller Location:
    Helsinki, FI
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6346237413172

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