Romanticism | Oval Carved Wooden Keepsake Box
Romanticism is a finely carved oval wooden box from Flores, Indonesia, with a gentle shape and floral patterns that hint at 19th-century poetry and sentiment. Its softly domed lid fits snugly over the hand-carved body, creating a form that feels both intimate and refined.
This box holds a certain softness in spirit—decorative, yes, but never frivolous. The carved botanical motifs and scalloped details speak of care, time, and quiet craftsmanship. Its dark finish has been waxed and preserved, revealing slight wear that only deepens its charm.
Boxes like this have long been used to store personal treasures: handwritten notes, jewelry, tokens, and small objects with meaning. Sometimes we tuck them away and forget, only to rediscover them later—suddenly remembering who we were, or what mattered then.
Whether displayed on a dresser, tucked onto a bookshelf, or left closed in quiet suggestion, Romanticism adds a note of nostalgia and intimacy to any space.
Romanticism is a finely carved oval wooden box from Flores, Indonesia, with a gentle shape and floral patterns that hint at 19th-century poetry and sentiment. Its softly domed lid fits snugly over the hand-carved body, creating a form that feels both intimate and refined.
This box holds a certain softness in spirit—decorative, yes, but never frivolous. The carved botanical motifs and scalloped details speak of care, time, and quiet craftsmanship. Its dark finish has been waxed and preserved, revealing slight wear that only deepens its charm.
Boxes like this have long been used to store personal treasures: handwritten notes, jewelry, tokens, and small objects with meaning. Sometimes we tuck them away and forget, only to rediscover them later—suddenly remembering who we were, or what mattered then.
Whether displayed on a dresser, tucked onto a bookshelf, or left closed in quiet suggestion, Romanticism adds a note of nostalgia and intimacy to any space.
Romanticism is a finely carved oval wooden box from Flores, Indonesia, with a gentle shape and floral patterns that hint at 19th-century poetry and sentiment. Its softly domed lid fits snugly over the hand-carved body, creating a form that feels both intimate and refined.
This box holds a certain softness in spirit—decorative, yes, but never frivolous. The carved botanical motifs and scalloped details speak of care, time, and quiet craftsmanship. Its dark finish has been waxed and preserved, revealing slight wear that only deepens its charm.
Boxes like this have long been used to store personal treasures: handwritten notes, jewelry, tokens, and small objects with meaning. Sometimes we tuck them away and forget, only to rediscover them later—suddenly remembering who we were, or what mattered then.
Whether displayed on a dresser, tucked onto a bookshelf, or left closed in quiet suggestion, Romanticism adds a note of nostalgia and intimacy to any space.
Date: Unknown
Origin: Flores, Indonesia
Material: Hand-carved Wood
Condition: Very good with some cracks at the bottom
Dimension: H 4 x W 9 x L 17,5 cm
Care: Clean regularly with a natural product designed for wood like natural wax. This piece has been treated and waxed and therefore it should not be used for cooking or eating purposes. Avoid direct sunlight and moisture.