{"product_id":"geometric-marquetry-wood-box-late-20th-century-with-chevron-inlay-lid","title":"Geometric Marquetry Wood Box Late 20th Century with Chevron Inlay Lid","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis geometric marquetry wood box late 20th century features a rectangular lidded form with contrasting wood strips arranged in strong linear, chevron, and herringbone style patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe warm honey colored body, darker brown inlay, raised wooden handle, and simple geometric construction give it the practical handmade character that works well on a desk, dresser, bookshelf, or table for storing letters, jewelry, keepsakes, or other small belongings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-home-decor\" title=\" Rectangular marquetry wood storage box with lid\"\u003e Rectangular marquetry wood storage box with lid\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decorative storage and keepsake box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1960s to 1980s based on the broad style and construction. Exact date not confirmed from photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wood with contrasting wood inlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honey yellow and golden brown with medium and dark brown wood accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e No visible maker's mark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern or Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Geometric stripe with chevron and herringbone style inlay. No named pattern confirmed from photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Geometric marquetry with natural wood tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 8.5 inches long by 6 inches wide by 3 inches high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contrasting wood marquetry lid, raised wooden handle, roomy unfinished wood interior, handle firmly attached\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e The box is sound and attractive with minor signs of use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle is firmly attached.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo gouges reported.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative inlay remains clearly defined across the lid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBox and lid appear complete and usable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall dark marks, light scratches, and scattered surface wear are visible on the exterior wood and bottom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe unfinished interior shows small marks and areas of discoloration from prior use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor wear is visible along several edges and corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarquetry uses contrasting pieces of wood to build decoration directly into a surface, allowing the grain and color of the woods to become the pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis larger rectangular form suits collectors of decorative woodwork as well as someone who simply wants useful storage that does not look mass produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙[\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"reading Vintage shipping policy\"\u003ePhoto-verified condition\u003c\/a\u003e], no surprises\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. 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