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19th Century Wood Inlaid Cigar Carrousel - Napoleon III
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful antique wooden cigar carousel.
A typical object from the French Napoleon III period.
When you turn the top knob, the doors on all sides open and the cigars appear.
The ci...
Category
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Antique Victorian Traveling Desk Mahogany Wooden Burl Walnut Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality early English Well Figured Solid grained Burr Burl Walnut Ladies or
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
writing area to include a gold leaf decorative border which is nicely done. Box closes firmly with no gaps
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Game Box in Burl of the 20th Century with Chips and Assorted Games, Italy, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Game box in burl of the 20th century with chips and assorted games. Italy, 1950s.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Games
Materials
Metal
Antique Victorian Turnbridge Ware Burl Walnut Traveling Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
leather inside which is beautifully executed. Box closes firmly with no gaps. Lock and key are present
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Turnbridge Ware Burl Walnut Traveling Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
honey colour, with original velvet writing area showing signs of wear, but good to use. Box closes
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Irish Dublin Georgian Burl Walnut Brass Bound Traveling Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
tooled leather inside which is beautifully executed. Box closes firmly with no gaps. Lock and key are
Category
Antique 19th Century Irish Georgian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Brass Burl Walnut Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
done. Box closes firmly with no gaps. Lock and key are present and are working, crystal ink bottle is
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Burl Satinwood and Ebony British Campaign Officer
s Box or Chest on Stand
Located in Nantucket, MA
Late 19th century, British Campaign officer's chest made of satinwood and bordered in ebony on a custom made stand also of satinwood and ebony. Fronts of the chest are burled satinwo...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Campaign Side Tables
Materials
Ebony, Satinwood
Reuge Sainte-Croix Sorrento Grand Piano Musical Jewelry Box
By Reuge Ste-Croix
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Reuge Sainte-Croix Sorrento large burl elm wood grand piano shaped musical jewelry box
Category
20th Century Swiss Neoclassical Musical Instruments
Materials
Burl
Antique Victorian Brass Bound Traveling Desk Mahogany Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
opening crease area, see image. Box closes firmly with no gaps. Lock and key are present key does not turn
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
Carved Burl Box by Michael Elkan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful, hand carved burl box from master woodworker Michael Elkan (signed "Michael Elkan Studio
Category
20th Century American Boxes
Materials
Burl
Romeo Rega Olivewood and Chrome Box
By Romeo Rega
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chic burl box with chrome banded sides and inlay. Stamped with makers insignia
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Boxes
Antique English Dome Top Burl Wood Box with Ornate Brass Hardware and Decor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique dome top English burl box with ornate brass decoration and interior compartment shelf
Category
Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
1970s Walnut Burl Geodome Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s Walnut Burl Geodome Box. Hinged Lid
Category
Vintage 1970s American Boxes
Materials
Burl, Walnut
1970s Walnut Burl Geodome Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s Walnut Burl Geodome Box.
Hinged Lid.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Boxes
Materials
Burl, Walnut
Michael Elkan Burl Wood Box
Located in Easton, PA
Studio craft burl wood box with hinged lid by Michael Elkan c.1980's. Signed.
Category
Late 20th Century American Boxes
Materials
Burl
Rare English burl wood letter box
Located in Hudson, NY
English burl wood letter box with embossed leather and brass details.
Category
Antique 19th Century British Boxes
Materials
Brass
Rectangular Burl Wood Box with Chrome Banding
Located in New York, NY
Vintage rectangular burl wood box with chrome banding.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Decorative Boxes
Materials
Chrome
Artisan Burl Wood Box by Michael Elkan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish, organic burl wood box was created by the American artisan Michael Elkan.
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Burl
American Artisan Burl Wood Log "Puzzle Box"
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Intriguing over sized burl wood puzzle box with numerous hidden drawers and compartments.
Please
Category
Late 20th Century American Folk Art Boxes
Materials
Burl
Michael Elkan Exceptional Burl Wood Jewelry Box Signed
By Michael Elkan
Located in Easton, PA
Burl wood jewelry box with brass hinges designed and made by Michael Elkan c.1980s. Signed.
Category
Late 20th Century American Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Burl Walnut French Glove Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH GLOVE BOX IN BURL WALNUT WITH ORIGINAL LINING
Category
Antique 19th Century French Boxes
Brandt Modern Burl
Brass Jewelry Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
Striking burl jewelry box by Brandt of Maryland. A very modern and compact design, floating on a
Category
20th Century American Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
Italian Art Deco Burl Wood and Sterling Box
Located in Waltham, MA
Burl walnut box/case with sterling silver details. Hinged. Wood shows natural craquelure. Signed
Category
Italian Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
English Burl Walnut Mid-19th Century Desk Box with Inks, Drawer, Stationery Box
Located in Wells, ME
English Mid-19th century burl walnut desk box with brass overlay, ebonized edging, feet and pen
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Exceptional Michael Elkan American Studio Craft Burl Wood Box
Located in Easton, PA
Dramatic American Studio Craft burl wood box made by Michael Elkan c.1980's. In the spirit of the
Category
Late 20th Century American Boxes
Materials
Burl
Austrian Burl Wood and Cherry Box Adorned with Facetted Steel
Located in New York, NY
Austrian burl wood and cherry box adorned with facetted steel
early 19th century
A charming and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mirror, Cherry, Burl
Napoleon III Boule burl Walnut Jewelry Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
Napoleon III Boule Burl Walnut Jewelry Box
13"W x 9.5"D x 3"H
Category
Antique 19th Century French Boxes
Midcentury Wood Burl Jewelry Box with Hidden Compartments
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Beautiful burl jewelry box with hidden drawers on the bottoms of the larger drawers. Excellent
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Burl
Organic Modern Handcrafted Wood Burl Live Edge Box by Michael Elkan
By Michael Elkan
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Crafted by master woodworker Michael Elkan this lidded box made of burl wood has a live edge left
Category
Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Burl
A Swedish Neoclassical Burl Alroot Tobacco Box
Located in New York, NY
The square box fitted with a conforming lid centered with a foliate pine cone finial.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Boxes
Materials
Ormolu
Swedish Walnut Inlaid Burl Birch Table Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
The line inlaid rectangular hinged lid over conforming case decorated with gilt bronze escutcheon raised on ebonized bun feet.
Category
Antique 19th Century Boxes
Materials
Wood
Sterling Silver Horse Mounted on Burl Wood Box
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver horse mounted on burl wood box, marked London, 1901
Category
Early 20th Century British Boxes
A mid 19th century, burl elm work box.
Located in Sundridge, GB
A burl elm work box, with original fitted tray interior, lock, ivory escheon and knobs, carring
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Boxes
Materials
Mahogany, Oak
English Regency Burl Yew Jewelry Box
Located in Pasadena, CA
This very pretty sarcophagus shaped jewelry box has a domed top and is veneered with Burl Yew Tree
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Ebony, Satinwood, Yew
19th Century English Box with Faux Burl Walnut Trim
Located in New York, NY
19th Century English Box with Faux Burl Walnut Trim
Category
Antique 19th Century English Boxes
English Box with Burl Walnut Top and Rosewood Banding
Located in Stamford, CT
English Box with Burl Walnut Top and Rosewood Banding
Category
Antique 19th Century English Boxes
Burl Wood Jewelry Box by Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful three drawer burl wood jewelry box on a brass stand.
Category
20th Century American Jewelry Boxes
Burl Jewelry Box by Drexel, circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
Burl wood jewelry box with brass detailing and red velvet lining by Drexel, circa 1950.
Category
Vintage 1950s Jewelry Boxes
19th Century Japanese Burl Elmwood Jewelry Box
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A late 19th century Japanese elmwood jewelry box in the form of a tansu with two flanking small
Category
Antique 1890s Japanese Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Elm
Jan de Swart (American 1908-1987) Hinged Burl Wood Box on Legs
Located in TUJUNGA, CA
Unique hinged burl wood box on sculpted legs. The box opens to reveal a burl wood pod nestled
Category
Vintage 1960s American Boxes
Materials
Wood
English campaign burl wood lap desk
Located in Hudson, NY
Burl wood lap desk with original writing surface and pen holder. Ink wells are missing.
Category
Antique 19th Century British Boxes
Materials
Burl
Hand-Carved Burl Wood Box with Live Edge Details by Michael Elkan
By Michael Elkan
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Michael Elkan
Carved Burlwood box
undated
Excellent condition
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Boxes
English Mid-19th Century Burl Walnut with Brass Overlays Card Box and Counters
Located in Wells, ME
English mid-19th century burl walnut card box with brass overlay. This box is in exceptionally good
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
English Early 19th Century Burl Walnut Dressing Box with Three Layers of Storage
Located in Wells, ME
English early 19th century burl walnut dressing box with extensive inlays throughout. The exterior
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ebony, Rosewood, Satinwood, Walnut
Burl Walnut Tea Caddy with Satinwood Banding
Located in San Francisco, CA
Burl Walnut Tea Caddy with Satinwood Banding, English circa 1860
Category
Antique 19th Century English Boxes
Materials
Burl, Walnut
American Craft Studio Burl Wood Jewelry Box by Michael Elkan
By Michael Elkan
Located in New York, NY
A unique jewelry box in beautiful Oregon birdseye Maple burl with free form sides, a slant front
Category
Late 20th Century American Jewelry Boxes
Antique English burl walnut lap desk on stand.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English burl walnut lap desk on later stand.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Boxes
Materials
Burl, Walnut
Hepplewhite Inlaid Document Box
Located in Litchfield, CT
box is well fitted with a removable divided tray. The box is embellished with intricate diamond inlaid
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mahogany, Burl
An English Burl Walnut Chest with Brass Fixtures
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Veneered with beautifully preserved figured walnut, this English chest is fitted with brass straps, handles, lock, and key. The interior is lined with rich, dark-blue velvet.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Boxes
Materials
Brass
Fine Burl Walnut Vanity, Original Silverplate Fittings, c.1875
Located in New York, NY
Fine Burl Walnut Vanity Case with Original Silverplate Fittings,
Brass Escutcheon Plates
Category
Antique 19th Century English Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage English Burl Walnut Bowl
Located in Houston, TX
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A vintage English burl walnut bowl.
Category
Late 20th Century English Organic Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Walnut
Vienna Secessionist Jewelry Box
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vienna Secessionist Jewelry Box with painted ball feet.
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Boxes
Materials
Burl, Walnut
English Victorian Parquetry Box
Located in New York, NY
This mid nineteenth century English Victorian period box, probably used to hold tea, has an
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Boxes
Materials
Brass
Card Box by Berthold Löffler
By Berthold Löffler, Wiener Werkstätte
Located in Vienna, AT
Card box, design 1909-1910.
Manufactured by the Wiener Werkstätte, model number plating S 1527
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Boxes
Materials
Silver
Large Burled Wood And Brass Box
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a beautifully finished burl wood box with inlays in patinated brass.
The interior and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Boxes
Materials
Brass
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Burl Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of burl boxes available for sale. The range of distinct burl boxes — often made from wood, burl and metal — can elevate any home. We have 584 antique and vintage burl boxes in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Burl boxes have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of burl boxes to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, mid-century modern and Georgian burl boxes are of considerable interest. Some burl boxes are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller burl boxes, measuring 1 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Many burl boxes are appealing in their simplicity, but Michael Elkan, Tommaso Barbi and Dunhill produced popular burl boxes that are worth a look.
How Much are Burl Boxes?
Prices for burl boxes start at $50 and top out at $36,675 with the average selling for $1,044.
Finding the Right Boxes for You
From mere trinkets to useful receptacles that serve a distinct purpose, antique boxes as decorative objects have come in many forms over the years. No matter what they’re made of or where they end up in your home, decorative boxes add both style and storage to your space.
The decorative box that is likely most common is the jewelry box. These boxes were originally known as jewel caskets and were in common use in Ancient Egypt, as most Egyptians wore some sort of jewelry. A portable jewelry box, in its original intended use, was integral to keeping your jewelry safe and secure. This accessory has transformed in size, shape and appearance over the years. Initially it was common for a jewelry box to bear intricate ornamentation. Whether they’re mid-century modern works of marble and brass or feature playful Art Deco–style geometric decor, jewelry boxes boast real staying power.
Snuff boxes began to soar in popularity during the 17th century (and were commonplace in European homes by the mid-19th century). The boxes, some hand-painted with landscape scenes, some made from gold, porcelain or stone, contained a small amount of tobacco, which users would sniff, or “snuff,” throughout the day. Some particularly ornamental snuff boxes featured enameled designs or were set with precious gems and were given as gifts or party favors, particularly at the coronation of royalty or other lavish events.
Whether you’re organizing important mail in the foyer or tucking away medications in your bathroom, antique boxes — be they metal tea caddies, sterling-silver decorative boxes or Victorian cigar boxes made of oak (even if you don’t smoke) — are a sophisticated solution to help keep the surfaces in your home clutter-free. And no matter if you’re seeking a decorative box to beautify a desktop or bestow upon a loved one, you are sure to find something you love in the collection of antique and vintage boxes on 1stDibs.
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