Hardwood Decorative Objects

Modernist long solid teak storage box, circa 1970s. This beautiful well crafted desk top box is great for storing small items. The box is in very good vintage condition and measures...

Wooden sculpture of a Dancing Tengu, Late Edo–Meiji Period, Japan An animated and finely sculptured wooden figure of a Tengu, captured mid-step in a vigorous dance. The supernatural ...

Betel Nut is consumed on a daily basis in a large portion of the Indonesian Archipelago. In Java, betel nut was offered as a sign of respect and hospitality when people would visit o...

- extremely rare type

A wonderfully sculptural mango wood vase featuring hand-hewn detailing along its sides. To achieve its black pigment the wood the wood was burned numerous times and finished with a c...

This exceptional modernist silver-plate lidded box has a design reminiscent of Gabriella Crespi's prestigious production. The rare piece was expertly crafted in Italy circa 1980. The...

Pair of English Regency framed ormolu portrait plaques of St. Paul & Socrates Exceptional quality and casting, beautifully framed with convex glass. Each plaque is mounted in a circu...

3-1056 hand carved black walnut figure of Christ from a tree branch.

Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern Lebanese mosaic marquetry wood box. Small octagonal walnut Syrian style box intricately decorated with Moorish...

A great group of antique wooden jars, at least late 19th century. Whilst they look very similar to Tibetian Yak containers, we prefer to offer them as Belgian, since we found them in...

Modern Einar Barnes for P.S. Heggen Teak Wastepaper Basket Scandinavian Modern Einar Barnes for P.S. Heggen teak wastepaper basket A fine example of sculpted teak waste paper bask...

Rare antique carved wood reproduction of a clay relief sculpture by Harry Bates, depicting the Greek poet Homer, playing the lyre for two Muses. “The famed...

A toothpick holder set in the form of a donkey designed by Walter Bosse and manufactured by Hertha Baller, Austria, Vienna, in midcentury in 1950s. The donkey is made of patinated and aged blackened brass. The toothpick holders are made of glass. This charming piece is an eyecatcher for every kitchen or dining table. About Walter Bosse and Hertha Baller: Walter Bosse (November 13, 1904–December 13, 1979) was a Viennese artist, designer, ceramist, potter, metalworker, and craftsman noted for his modernist bronze animal figurines...

1461 Antique wood cash box with iron handles

Large late Biedermeier box in walnut, hand-made in Austria around 1850. * Veneered in walnut and walnut burl on thick (2.2 cm / 0.87 in) stained beechwood inside. * Interior lined wi...

A very stylish mid-century modern three wood bowls. Whether displayed as a standalone art pieces or used practically to hold fruits, decorative accents, or even as a conversation-st...

Large hand carved teak sailboat sculpture, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measures 14.25"W x 3.25"D x 15.75"H. The sculpture is...

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...

A Beautiful Handcrafted 19th Century Hardwood Veneer Writing Slope With A Tooled Purple Leather Writing Liner. Item Featured Brass Carry Handles Is Finished With A Decorative B...

Early 20th century decorative dutch working windmill circa 1920. We are pleased to offer this delightful scale model of a dutch windmill.  This could have only been commissioned for...

19th century fine Swiss carving of a rooster. The rooster has been expertly hand carved and polychromed for added color and detail. The rooster's comb and wattles are pronounced,...

Burl Wood and Leather Hexagon Decorative Storage Box by Evert Sodergren, Sodergren Atelier, Seattle, Washington. 1980 Exterior Maple Burl Wood with Mahogany Trim Interior Mahogany Lid with Leather Lined Bottom Bottom is Lined with Leather with Label and Date "Evert Sodergren - Master Woodworker "My father was only interested in traditional design and I wasn’t satisfied with that. I would like to make something that hasn’t been made before."– Evert Sodergren Born in 1920, a fourth generation furniture maker, Evert Sodergren grew up in a family of Swedish immigrants in Seattle, Washington. From the age of 15, working alongside his father, he learned both the art and economics of building fine furniture. In 1939 he went to work at the Boeing Company where for eight years he built test model aircraft...

A French rosewood and boxwood cased wall clock, second quarter of the 19th century. The 6" diameter white enamel dial with roman numerals, within an ei...

Modern Sterling Taxco School Picture Frame Mexico, circa 1960s With a continuous surround of repoused flower-heads Supported on a beautifully crafted har...

Sculptural Organic Modern carved wooden bowl features asymmetrical shape with soft, flowing outline and curved rim; minimal design of the bowl accentuates the beautiful natural grai...

This monolithic sculpture, designed by the talented Artist Joel Escalona, is a towering example of beauty in craftsmanship. Hand and digital machine made; the standing sculpture stan...

PRESENTING A GORGEOUS 19C Anglo Indian Highly Carved Sadeli Mosaic Sarcophagus Sewing Box. Made in Bombay, India circa 1860-80. Box made of sandalwood with highly carved teak wood reliefs and panels on all sides. Edged with bone and ebony veneers and glorious sadeli mosaic, made from tiny pieces of faux ivory, pewter, green semi-precious stone. The box is in a sarcophagus form with domed lid. The original brass carry handles are on the sides. The interior is in great condition and consists of a removeable mirror under the lid portion, with the original red velvet lining behind it. The base is removeable and contains a number of lidded compartments. 6 of the interior lids on the base, are each inlaid with sadeli mosaic banding. The rest are also carved and chased. The interior is fully complete with 7 lidded faux ivory/bone, thread canisters with sadeli domes and the original bone thimble. The box sits on 4 brass ball or bun feet with the original velvet lining on the base. Some minor repairs and losses, but this box is fully complete. This is ‘rare’ as many of these boxes have not survived in such condition! Included in the sale are 2 photos that were in the box (under the base tray). Interestingly, one of them is a view of downtown Nassau, New Providence (Bermuda) from the early 20C and stamped on the rear. What a ‘journey’ this piece has made! Made in India … travelled to Bermuda, probably via Britain … back to Ireland (where we bought it) …. then to Texas! These boxes were made by superb Indian craftsmen, specifically for sale to the ruling British elite. These types of boxes, carved padouk and sandalwood, (whilst beautiful and superbly crafted) were of a lesser quality, than the more profusely and intricately mosaic inlay, tortoiseshell and ivory boxes, made for the British ‘Upper Classes’ in the areas of Bombay and Vizagapatam. These type of boxes were much more affordable back in 1880 (and indeed today) and would probably have been bought by mid-level diplomats, civil servants or visitors. Sewing boxes (in general), were in EVERY Victorian home in Britain in the 19th Century and like other boxes etc were ‘status symbols’ of your place in society! The more ornate the box, the more ‘Upper Class’ you were! Of it’s type, this one, is one of the very higher quality one’s, than the norm! SADELI MOSAIC: “Anglo Indian boxes were made in India for the English residents from the early part of the 18th century. They were brought back or sent back to England usually by the people who had commissioned them. From the beginning of the nineteenth century they were imported more commercially, although not in any significant numbers until the middle decades. They were very highly valued, especially the early ones, to the extent that the designs were copied on late 19th and early 20th century tins. The ancient art of Sadeli Mosaic is said to have been introduced from Shiraz in Persia via Sind to Bombay, a long time before the Anglo Indian boxes were made. It was a technique, which required a high degree of skill and patience. It was executed very lavishly, in that the frequent cuts wasted a great amount of the precious materials used. The workmanship was however more than commensurable to the value of the materials. Ivory, silver, pewter (or other metals), wood and horn were cut into faceted rods which were bound together to form geometric patterns. When the glue has set, the rods were sliced in transverse sections. This gave the maker a number of angled circular pieces in the original pattern. Several variations of patterns could be achieved by combining the materials in different ways. The ivory was sometimes dyed green to give an extra color. The mosaic pieces in a combination of patterns, often separated by ivory, ebony, horn or silver stringing were used to veneer sandalwood boxes. In the early boxes, which date from the turn of the 18th to the 19th century, there are large panels of mosaic covering tops and sides of boxes. It took incredible skill to cover such large areas without any shakes or wavering of the pattern. The corners and joins on these boxes are impeccably matched. The makers (reputed to be Persian) of Sadeli mosaic made in the first two decades of the 19th century displayed a total understanding of the qualities of the different materials they used. They combined substances, which can expand and contract according to atmospheric conditions with others, which are hard and unyielding. The result was a sharp definition of the lines and patterns, which made up the whole design. On the early boxes the designs look deceptively simple. The fact is, they emerged from a culture, which had mastered geometry and understood how to generate a pattern from a set number of points. The patterns are so harmoniously combined that their incredible complexity is not immediately apparent. The earliest Sadeli boxes...

Mid 19th Century Asian Wooden decorative storage box with lid. Measures 13.5"W x 11"D x 11.5"H.

Pair of large early 20th century candlesticks circa 1920. Good quality pair of hand carved candlesticks made from beech, very much in the gothic taste. 2 inch wide cup, twisted ste...

Scandinavian Teak Rooster Egg Holder , comes with an egg shaped candle. Good vintage condition.

A French mantel clock of the Charles X period. Constructed in palisander, foliate and line inlaid in boxwood; rectangular form case, surmounted by a gilt bronze carrying handle, h...

Gabriella Crespi Lucite and Brass Pencil Cup. Signed, Italy, 1970s.  

Chinese Yellow Peaking Glass Scenic & Hardstone Snuff Bottle & Stand, Signed China, 1900s- 20th Century A beautiful Chinese yellow Peking glass scenic & hardstone snuff bottle & s...

Set of French folding photo frames, ca 1900 A set of French folding photo frames colored in Cherry wood with postcards The photo frames are filled with colored postcards. One glass is replaced and the three others has an oval shape as display. In the first frame on the left a postcard with a man with a flower in French in the corner, "Bonne Annee" in the right corner and a postage stamp stuck on the front. Text on the back from the year 1911. On the right a lady with a colored blue blouse with the sea and ships in the background. (blank). The other frame with a company of a gentleman and lady...

Delicately white glazed and Fluted pottery jar or lidded bowl designed by the two brothers Esben & Lauge and manufactured at their workshop Eslau in Den...

Mid-Century Modern circular teak waste basket designed by Martin Åberg for the Swedish company Servex in 1955. It features birch interior and original makers mark and design number stamped...

Rare polar bear in teak by Norwegian sculptor Arne Tjomsland, produced by Hiorth & Østlyngen, Norway in the 1950s. The wood appears to be Afromosia, the so called African Teak. Sm...

Luxury Wooden Sculpture Lull No141 – NONO’s Modern Art Piece for Homes ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded forms ...

Studio craft signed jewelry box in exotic burl wood with velvet interior.

English zebra wood military campaign writing desk with brass bound molded edges, original recessed side handles, fitted leather interior with tooling and retains the original crystal ink wells...

Jennifer Zurick Random Thoughts Willow bark Manufactured by Jennifer Zurick Produced in exclusive for SIDE GALLERY Measurements: 17 cm x 20 cm x 30h c...

Abstract Modernist Free Form Wooden Sculpture in the style of Jean Arp, Unseen Force 12 by Joel Escalona This monolithic sculptur...

Pair of 19th Century or Older Indian Carved Stone Lions on Custom Wooden Bases 4 Pieces, Stone Lions, 2 Custom Hardwood Bases A charming and unusual pair of 19th-century or older ha...

3-650 Domed top inlaid wood box with metal liner.

Abstract Teak carving of the female figure. Nicely done. Overall nice shape and tone to wood.

It is easy to imagine someone, long ago, gathering a harvest from their garden or strolling to the market with this beautiful basket tucked under their arm. The round basket has been...

Vintage large decorative box with round lid features handcrafted sculptural form, carved of Koa, Murtle, and Redwood woods. The fine wood texture is emphasized by the graphic contras...

Minimalist Wooden Sculpture Lull No131 by NONO – Perfect for Artistic Homes ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded f...

Mid-Century teak planter box with black enameled steel frame and tin insert. In original condition with visible signs of wear consistent with age and use.

Shoe lasts on custom steel stands. Polished. Sold individually. 70 Available. U.K circa 1900. H 22cm x W 23cm x D 9cm Please be in touch for an accurate shipping quote.

Lull No74 Modern Wooden Totem by Joel Escalona – Perfect for Luxury Interiors ——— Balance and tension are at the core of these sculptures. The interplay between the smooth, rounded f...

Round hand painted with birds and flowers compartment jewelry box.

This is an antique Moorish jardiniere stand. A Middle Eastern, teak and inlay planter podium, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. Dashingly ornate stand with great colour a...

Rare 19th century decorative carved treen corkscrew circa 1880. Superb decorative piece of treen hand carved using a hardwood.  Due to the oversized nature of this piece it would ma...

This donkey is so unique and charming! It was lovingly made by hand in Spain back in the 1950s. The donkey is carrying two baskets, and each one can hold two flowers. Your imaginatio...

Very beautiful small box from the time of Biedermeier, made of cherrywood. In the box is in the lid a mirror and the upper part is as an insert to take out. In very good restored con...

Meiji Period Satsuma Gilt Enameled Immortal & Geisha Vase & Stand Japan, Circa 1900, Meiji-era (1868–1912) Kozan Zo This exquisite Meiji-period Satsuma ...

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

Arne Tjomsland Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern carved teak Polar Bear sculpture , marked Norway. The polar bear was the first animal he carved in the 1...

Vintage large decorative box with sliding lid features handcrafted heart shaped form, carved of solid Birds Eye Maple wood. The fine wood texture is emphasized by the semi-matte tun...