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Michael Elkan Studio Live Edge Birds Eye Maple Burl Jewelry Box
This exceptional handcrafted jewelry or keepsake box is a …
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Michael Elkan Studio Live Edge Birds Eye Maple Burl Jewelry Box
This exceptional handcrafted jewelry or keepsake box is a definitive work from the Michael Elkan Studio in Silverton, Oregon. Known for his mastery of the Pacific Northwest’s natural materials, Elkan expertly balances refined geometric planes with the raw, chaotic beauty of nature.
Design & Material
Material: Rare Birds Eye Maple Burl, prized for its intricate "eye" patterns and swirling grain.
Style: Features a smooth, polished flat top that transitions into a dramatic, rugged live-edge front.
Craftsmanship: Hand-carved with a seamless hinged lid that showcases the studio’s technical precision.
Aesthetic: A perfect specimen of the Studio Craft movement, blending Mid-Century Modern simplicity with organic Brutalism.
Dimensions & Details
Height: 2.625"
Width: Asymmetrical design measures 7.625" on one side and 8.375" on the other.
Depth: Tapers from 4" on one side to 5" on the other side.
Origin: Michael Elkan Studio, Oregon, USA.
✨ Condition
The box is in excellent vintage condition, highlighting the warm, golden hues of the maple. It serves as both a functional storage piece for jewelry or watches and a standalone sculptural object. This is a must-have for collectors of American studio woodworking or fans of George Nakashima-inspired design.
Signed: Michael Elkan Studio on the bottom.
Single Owner. Mostly stored.
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- Dimensions
- 8ʺW × 4.5ʺD × 2.62ʺH
- Artist
- Michael Elkan
- Period
- 1990s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Maple
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Chestnut
- Condition Notes
- Excellent Condition. Excellent Condition. less
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