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Thuya Wood Vintage Handmade Jewelry Casket Box Manning of Ireland Irish New
Located in Dublin, Ireland
size, made in Ireland by renowned cabinet makers Mannings of Ireland, using well figured Burl Walnut
Category
Early 2000s Irish Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Georgian Birdseye Maple English Double Tea Caddy Box Cut Crystal Bowl
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Superb Example of an English Georgian Period Well figured Birds Eye Maple Double Interior Section Tea Caddy of flat rectangular outline, generous proportions and outstanding qualit...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Tea Caddies
Materials
Brass
Stunning Late 1800s Gothic Revival Walnut
Brass Tea Caddy Box W. Great Patina
Located in Lisse, NL
caddy is in very good condition and the burl walnut has a truly warm, deep and rich patina. The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Tea Caddies
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Vintage Regency Georgian Travelers Writing Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
writing box. A superb example of 19th-century craftsmanship, this piece features a breathtaking burl wood
Category
Antique 19th Century British Campaign Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Fine Amboyna Burl Humidor by Callow of Mount Street
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine early 20th century humidor fashioned from solid amboyna burl with bone trim and lacquered
Category
Vintage 1920s English Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Materials
Bone, Amboyna
Great Turned Burl Wood Tobacco Jar by Artist R. Kaeser Mid Century Modern
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This beautifully hand-turned burl wood tobacco jar is a striking piece of Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Wood
18th Century Baroque Period Italian German Guild Chest Cabinet Jewelry Casket
By Ferdinando Pogliani
Located in Forney, TX
valuables often hidden in its cleverly hidden secret box.
DIMENSIONS: (approx)
17" High, 19.5" Wide, 17
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Baroque Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu, Pewter
Georgian Octagonal Inlaid Tea Caddy
Located in Greenwich, CT
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...
Category
Antique 1780s English George III Tea Caddies
Materials
Ebony, Kingwood, Harewood, Holly, Burl
19th Century English Tunbridge Ware Marquetry Tea Caddy
Located in Forney, TX
gives a truly great effect.
Rectangular decorative box form, the Regency period / early Victorian era
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies
Materials
Brass
Classic Burl Walnut with Inlaid Brass Swiss Music Box
Located in Lambertville, NJ
This beautiful burl walnut music box with elegant brass inlaid top plays four different tunes. The
Category
20th Century Swiss Musical Instruments
Materials
Brass
Fine Chinese Burlwood Box, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant lidded box from the mid-19th century is carved from a choice specimen of burlwood
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Burl
Antique Victorian Brass Bound Traveling Desk Walnut Wooden Writing Slope Box 19C
Located in Dublin, Ireland
writing area which is beginning to show signs of wear at opening crease area, see image. Box closes firmly
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells
Materials
Brass
$545 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exceptionally Fine Quality English Well Figured Rosewood Ladies or Gents English Georgian Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and unusually large proportions, with lav...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Swedish Burled Birch Wood and Mahogany Tobacco Box
Located in Middleburg, VA
A little poem in wood, this early 20th-century Swedish tobacco box is a quiet testament to the
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Arts and Crafts Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Metal, Brass
Victorian English Regency Handcrafted Burl Wood Jewelry Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Beautiful handcrafted jewelry box burl wood box, Victorian, Napoleon style burl wood jewelry box
Category
Early 20th Century British Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Wood
Michael Elkan Sculptural Maple Burl Box, USA, 1980s
By Michael Elkan
Located in Maastricht, NL
A highly sculptural, studio crafted maple burl box by American craftsman Michael Elkan. Branded
Category
Vintage 1980s American American Craftsman Decorative Boxes
Materials
Maple, Burl
Swedish Elm Burl Box with Green Patina Lion in Repose on Top
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very handsome 1960s Swedish elm burl box with green patinated lion on the hinged top.
A great
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Swedish Elm Burl Box with Gecko Embellishment
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 1960s handsome elm burl wood box with brass Gecko or Lizard embellishment on the hinged top.
A
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Michael Elkan studio crafted sculptural maple burl box, USA, 1980s
By Michael Elkan
Located in Maastricht, NL
A small, sculptural box of maple burl with two lids, by American craftsman Michael Elkan. Marked by
Category
Vintage 1980s American American Craftsman Decorative Boxes
Materials
Maple
Burl Wood Powder Box With Threaded Lid
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Wonderfully rustic yet high quality round burl wood powder box with a threaded lid that allows the
Category
Vintage 1960s English Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Burl
English 19th Century Brass-Mounted Burl Walnut Box
Located in Millbrook, NY
Fine English 19th century burl-Walnut box. Brass mountings. Engraved. Blue velvet lining. Engraved
Category
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Boxes
Materials
Brass
17th Century German Burl Walnut Box, with Secret Compartment
Located in Maastricht, NL
Antique German burl walnut box with secret compartment. Inside original print paper, red with
Category
Antique Mid-17th Century German Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique Burl Wood Scent Bottle
Box, London 1907
Located in Charleston, SC
Antique Burl Wood Scent Bottle & Box, London 1907. Sterling Lid on Scent bottle.
Category
Early 20th Century British Boxes
Antique English Burl Walnut Box from England, circa 1890
Located in Houston, TX
An unusual antique English burl walnut rectangular box from England, circa 1890. Please notice that
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Materials
Walnut
Gordon Russell Burl Wood and Walnut Card Case or Box
By Gordon Russell
Located in Southampton, NY
Burl Veneer over Walnut Oval Case with Separate lid. Inside divided for 2 packs of Playing Cards
Category
Early 20th Century English Boxes
Watch Box in Oak with Oak Burl Lid
Located in Edinburgh, GB
6 Watch box in Scottish oak, with veneered oak burl lid. The box is finished with solid rosewood
Category
2010s Scottish Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
English 19th Century Trinity House Burl Walnut Writing Box Ship and Cube Inlay
Located in Wells, ME
English 19th century burl walnut writing box of unusual interior conformation. The exterior of the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Walnut
Octagonal Box with Playing Cards
Located in New York, NY
playing cards, the conforming burl wood box raised on spherical metal feet.
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Burl, Paper
French 1930s Burlwood Clock Box
Located in New York, NY
A rare and elegant box with an inset clock. French 1930s, 8 Day movement.
Category
Vintage 1930s Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Igneous Ocean Burl Ambient Scenter by L
Oeil du Vert
Located in Los Angeles, CA
unique electronic scent diffusing box
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Vienna Secessionist Jewelry Box
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Vienna Secessionist Jewelry box with painted ball feet.
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Boxes
Materials
Burl, Walnut
Miniature Blanket Chest of Burl Maple
Located in New Oxford, PA
A miniature blanket chest of outstanding figured burl maple from New York. The shaped skirt and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Decorative Boxes
Materials
Maple
Signed Sormani Box
By Paul Sormani
Located in Stamford, CT
A late 19th century burl walnut box signed Sormani Paris with ivory, ebony, satinwood and kingswood
Category
20th Century French Boxes
Materials
Walnut, Ivory, Ebony, Satinwood, Kingwood
$3,995
Set of three Michael Elkan sculptural maple burl pieces
By Michael Elkan
Located in Maastricht, NL
A set of three highly sculptural, studio crafted maple burl pieces by American craftsman Michael
Category
Vintage 1980s American American Craftsman Decorative Boxes
Materials
Maple
Pair Signed Erhard Sohne Trinket Casket Box Casket Original Keys Brass Wood 1900
By Erhard
Söhne
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
boxes / jewelry caskets with amazing inlaid wood veneer and patinated brass showing fruit baskets and
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
English Burl Yew Wood Tea Caddy with Dome Top
Located in Highland Park, IL
Early 19th century English burl yew wood tea caddy with dome top.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Tea Caddies
Materials
Yew, Burl
English Burl Walnut Tea Caddy With Decorative Brass Mounts
Located in Free Union, VA
A handsome Victorian era burl wood tea caddy retaining much of its interior silvering. The exterior
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Tea Caddies
Materials
Brass
18th Century Empire Burl Mahagani with Fine Inlays Miniatur Chest of Drawers
Located in Osnabrück, DE
This gracefully Miniature chest of drawers mirrored lid and interior of maple is a classic in perfection.
The fine and weakly grained Mahagoni wood with the artful, straight threat...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century German Empire Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mahogany
Charming Bombe Jewelry Chest in Oyster Burl
Located in San Francisco, CA
Charming.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Jewelry Boxes
English Georgian Burl Yew Double Tea Caddy with Line Inlay and Crossbanding
Located in Wells, ME
English Georgian burl yew coffered top double tea caddy. The burl yew is accented with delicate
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Tea Caddies
Materials
Kingwood, Satinwood, Yew, Burl
18th Century Burl Walnut Tea Caddy
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Richmond, London
An early 18th century, George I period bombé-shaped tea caddy in dramatically figured burl walnut
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Welsh Tea Caddies
Materials
Brass
Victorian Walnut and Burl Walnut Tea Caddy
Located in Pawleys Island, SC
Victorian Walnut and Burl Walnut Tea Caddy. One tea box is fully lined with aluminum, while the
Category
Antique 1840s English Victorian Tea Caddies
Materials
Aluminum
George III Burl Walnut Inlaid Tea Caddy
Located in Alexandria, VA
Lovely patina. Canted corners. Stringer and banded inlay of satinwood and ebony. Bone escutcheon. Brass knobs on two lids. Original lining, key and finish. From an estate that acquir...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Tea Caddies
1840s English Tantalus
Located in Aspen, CO
An extremely rare 1840s decanter set. It is in a gorgeous burl walnut case with brass hardware. The
Category
Antique 1840s English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Burl
$11,000
Olive Ash Burl Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully crafted olive ash burl box, a wonderful addition to an office, storage box or
Category
20th Century American Boxes
19th Century English Burl Box with Sterling Mounts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century English Burl Box with Sterling Mounts with original Crystal and Sterling Bottles.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
A fine 19th C Burl Box
Located in Hudson, NY
This fine small burl wood box is a little gem of treanware. Made in Paris and incised in gold leaf
Category
Antique 19th Century French Boxes
Materials
Walnut
Carved Maple Burl Dresser Box
Located in Rochester, NY
Hand-carved maple burl box. By carefully carving around each burl the artist has created a sort of
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Burl, Leather, Maple, Wood
1920s French Burl Wood Box With Plaque Of Carved Cherubs Playing Music
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1920s French burl box with carved bone plaque of 2 cherubs playing music. 2 pieces of small trim
Category
Vintage 1920s Decorative Boxes
Materials
Burl
Mid-century Redwood Burl Wooden Box c.1970
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A mid-century Redwood burl box lined with velvet.
CREATOR Unknown.
DATE OF
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Selection of Modernist Boxes
By Michael Elkan
Located in Atlanta, GA
" D.
3) Unique tall maple burl box hand made by Michael Elkan, unsigned, comes wth original brochure
Category
Vintage 1980s American American Craftsman Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
$575 / item
Michael Elkan Studios "Castles #14" Hand-Carved Birdseye Maple Box
By Michael Elkan
Located in Sacramento, CA
Hand-carved birdseye maple burl box by Michael Elkan Studios, Silverton, Oregon. Titled “Castles
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Decorative Boxes
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Italian Burl Wood Box
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Italian burl wood box.
Category
Vintage 1980s Decorative Boxes
Materials
Burl
Turned Apple Burl Wood Trinket Box
Located in Savannah, GA
A turned apple burl wood trinket box, 20th century.
3 inches wide by 2 ¼ inches tall
Category
20th Century Unknown Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Burl
Modern Burl Veneer Covered Dresser Box
Located in Astoria, NY
Modern covered dresser box with burl wood veneer. Measures: 4" H x 9.75" L x 7" D. Minor
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Burl
English 19th Century Burl Wood Box
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An English 19th century decorative box of beautiful burl wood with a veneer trimmed lift up lid
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Burl
Sterling Silver Box, Burl Wood Lined
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
portion of the box. The hinged top opens to reveal a cognac colored burl wood lining. (14 troy ounces)
Category
Vintage 1960s Modern Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
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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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