Alpine Landscape Marquetry Box
This wooden box features a finely crafted marquetry landscape depicting a mountain range, a winding path and a grazing cow, composed entirely from carefully selected wood veneers. Rather than relying on paint or printed imagery, depth and atmosphere are created through the natural colour and grain of the timber itself.
Years of ageing have softened the tonal transitions between the veneers, giving the landscape a quiet, almost painterly quality. Functional as a keepsake box, it also invites appreciation as an example of traditional marquetry craftsmanship.
Origin: Central Europe (likely Switzerland/Austria)
Period: Early–Mid 20th century
Material: Wood (marquetry/inlay)
Colour: Warm wood tones, varied by veneer
Dimensions: 38 x 27 x 9.5 cm
Weight: 2,430 g
Condition: Age-consistent darkening to the veneer with the marquetry scene fully legible; stable, no losses noted.
We ship worldwide from Munich. The EU, the UK, Switzerland, Norway and the US can be ordered directly at checkout; for any other destination, please get in touch. Each object is packed individually and dispatched within 1–3 business days. Delivery times and costs vary depending on destination and carrier. Customs duties and import taxes outside the EU are paid by the buyer.
Larger or particularly fragile pieces may require specialist handling. Delivery methods are determined on a case-by-case basis to ensure each object arrives safely.
WORDLWIDE SHIPPING
Each object is carefully packed with consideration for its material, age, and condition, and shipped worldwide from Munich.
LOCAL PICKUP IN MUNICH
Objects can be collected in Munich by appointment, offering a closer look before they leave the space.
RENTAL
Selected pieces are available for rental, suitable for shoots, exhibitions, or temporary interiors.
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