Oriental Boxes, Bowls and Baskets

Once used for holding and measuring rice or grain, these characterful wooden containers still have the old ironware on the handle and edges. The re...

These old wooden containers have been restored with a new varnish, but still have the old metalware and other features, including painted Chinese c...

These lovely little boxes are great for holding jewellery or favourite treasures and make perfect gifts. They are newly made from huang-huali wood ...

Once used for carrying water, these old wooden buckets are from the south of China and woudl be great today as indoor planters, to hold kindling wo...

These old, square sided bowls were originally used as rice measures. They are available in various colours and designs, each one simply painted wit...

These deep wooden trays been restored with a dark wood stain and varnish. Great for keys or for tidying other knick knacks. Available in two sizes,...

Restored and refinish in a deep blue, these old wooden bowls would add a splash of colour to any setting. Great for storing toiletries, magazines o...

These old wooden bowls have been refinished in a distressed orange lacquer, giving them a fresh new look. Note that sizes vary slightly (40 - 50cm ...

Boxes like this were used throughout China for storing documents and other possessions. Our boxes are old, dating from the first half of the twenti...

These blue versions of our popular pillow boxes are decorated in gold with birds and flowers. The boxes are reproductions of those used to store va...

This old bucket has been restored, but still has the old paintings of flowers against a black background on each side. Great for holding logs or ki...

These beautiful large, deep bowls are made in Indonesia from Suar wood and have a lovely colour and pattern. Each one is produced individually so t...

These old round buckets were made for collecting grapes for wine making and have been restored with a distressed cream finish. The supporting metal...

These round wooden buckets are great as magazine holders. Originally made for collecting grapes for wine making, they have been repaired and refini...

These chunky, weathered wood troughs have been cut from the trunk of a teak tree and come from the Javanese peninsula of Lesung. They are perfect a...

These large square sided buckets come from Shanxi province. They are around 80 years old and have been restored to give them a new lease of life. O...

These large wooden containers were once used in China to transport rice and grain from the market. The hardware is original and varies from piece t...

Pillow boxes like these were commonly used in China during the Qing dynasty to deter would-be thieves. The owner would place valuables inside the b...

These beautiful boxes are made from wood and covered in faux leather. Available in either red or black and decorated with different designs, includ...

These burgundy, cylindrical boxes are covered in faux leather and have a hinged lid, secured at the front with an antiqued brass clasp. They are re...

Refinished in a distressed, bright red lacquer these ornate buckets could be used for storage or to contain kindling wood. The wonderful symmetrica...

These gorgeous boxes make ideal gifts, perfect for storing favourite possessions or important documents. They are newly made from huang-huali wood ...

These beautiful little boxes are made from a wood known as 'huang-huali' - a tropical hardwood that is now quite rare and highly prized by the Chin...

These rustic wooden buckets are from Shanxi in central China and date from the first half of the 20th century. They have been repaired but left in ...

Made by hollowing out and shaping a large palm tree trunk these pots can be used both indoors and outdoors as plant pots or just for decoration. No...

This lovely large, wooden bowl is from the Lampung region in southern Sumatra. Ideal as a large fruit bowl on a dining table or sideboard, it is ma...

This large wooden bowl would be ideal as a large fruit bowl on a dining table or sideboard. Made from teak wood, it comes from the region of Lampun...

With a finish similar to our vases, these white and grey bowls are made using sections of hollowed out palm tree trunks. These bowls can be used bo...

Using a large palm tree trunk that has been hollowed out, these pots have been finished in a lovely white and grey lacquer. Ideal for use indoors a...

These wonderful circular wooden trays are handcarved and are decorated in traditional Indonesian geometric patterns. As each piece is unique the de...

Shanxi, circa 1900 This charming little storage box is made from willow, the curved handle made by steaming the wood to a pliable state. Traces of ...

Shandong, circa 1880 The lacquer and paintings on this round box would once have been much brighter, but have darkened and faded over the years. Or...

Zhejiang, circa 1920 This round wooden box with a bamboo handle is from Ningbo in Zhejiang province and would have been used for carrying food. The...

Shanxi, circa 1950 This little octagonal black lacquer box would have been used for holding some kind of delicacy and presented as an expensive gif...

Shanxi, circa 1870 This old storage box was once used to transport food. It is made from elm and the attractive grain of the wood is clearly visibl...

Shanxi, circa 1870 With a long carrying handle, this box was once used to hold food in Shanxi province. The finish is original, now worn from the o...