Antique American Folk Art Vanity Box With Heart

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Equal parts craftsmanship and charm, this 19th-century American folk art vanity box was more than just décor—it was personal. Boxes … Read more Equal parts craftsmanship and charm, this 19th-century American folk art vanity box was more than just décor—it was personal. Boxes like this were often hand-crafted by skilled amateurs or apprentices, given as love tokens or used by gentlemen to store collars, cufflinks, and personal effects. The heart inlay wasn’t just ornamental—it symbolized devotion, pride, or sentiment for its intended owner.

Made with tongue-and-groove joinery and a mirrored interior, this piece reveals its maker’s precision and care. A concealed drawer below offered discreet storage for valuables—because even in the 1800s, privacy was luxury.

Handsome in form and timeless in meaning, it’s a quiet masterpiece of early American ingenuity—with a romantic soul and a practical streak.

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