Boxes and Chests

Functionally imperative, early American boxes were often highly decorated and usually fabricated from wood. Most boxes were imported from, or crafted in the same tradition as the colonists' English counterparts. Significant production of wooden boxes commenced in late 18th century America as Shaker and Pennsylvania Dutch craftsman in particular fashioned distinctive pieces with unique style.

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Anglo Indian Ebony Dresser Box 1860 W 8" D 10" H 3-1/2"... View Product Details / More From This Seller Price: $795.00
English Colonial George III Ebony Box 1800 W 11-1/2" D 7" H 3-1/4"... View Product Details / More From This Seller Price: $795.00
Continental Silver Box with Ivory Medallion Marked .800 fine and maker's mark "M.O* or C*". Rectangular silver case with hinged lid. The lid wit... View Product Details / More From This Seller Price: $795.00
Indian Valavara Red Painted Desk Box With original lacquered paint and brass hardware. 19th century W 21" D 14" H 13"... View Product Details / More From This Seller Price: $795.00
Small Ebony/Satinwood Desk Box 1880 W 12-1/4" D 8-1/2" H 2-1/2"... View Product Details / More From This Seller Price: $850.00
Small English Georgian Yew Wood Tea Caddy This little box is an unusually small caddy; used for tea storage in the Georgian home. Veneered wi... View Product Details / More From This Seller Price: $895.00
Indian Valavara Teak Domed Top Desk Box Single plank top with iron straps. 18th century W 24" D 15" H 14-1/2"... View Product Details / More From This Seller Price: $895.00
Anglo-Indian Satinwood Campaign Desk Box Hand crafted of one of the world's truly rare woods, this lovely box was made with brass strap reinf... View Product Details / More From This Seller Price: $950.00