Australian cedar, also known as red cedar or Toona ciliata, is a species of tree that is native to eastern Australia. It is known for its high-quality timber, which has a distinctive red color, fine grain, and a pleasant aroma. In the 19th century, Australian cedar was widely used in the manufacture of furniture, particularly in Australia and the United Kingdom.

The timber was considered to be a highly desirable material for furniture making due to its strength, durability, and natural resistance to rot and insects. It was also relatively easy to work with and could be finished to a high standard and was used to make a wide range of furniture items, including tables, chairs, wardrobes, and chests of drawers.

Australian cedar furniture was particularly popular in the Victorian era and was considered to be of very high quality. However, over-harvesting of the tree led to a more...

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Late 19th century cedar jewellery casket, hinged, domed cover.…

Late 19th century cedar jewellery casket, hinged, domed cover. Fitted interior lined with green velvet, height 14 cm , length 39 cm D21 cm

H.A. Nielsen antique Australian book box, an early example with…

H.A. Nielsen antique Australian book box, an early example with cedar spine, stamped "H.A. Nielsen, Pt. Douglas, N.Q. Art Cabinetmaker", 21 cm high

An antique Australian cedar cutlery box, and a cedar ballot box,…

An antique Australian cedar cutlery box, and a cedar ballot box, 19th century, (2 items), the cutlery box 43 cm wide

An antique Australian jewellery casket with tumbling box motif.…

An antique Australian jewellery casket with tumbling box motif. Timbers include maple, ash, cedar and Queensland forest timbers, early 20th century, 12 cm high, 22 cm wide, 12 cm deep

An antique Australian fiddleback blackwood jewellery casket…

An antique Australian fiddleback blackwood jewellery casket with ebony string inlay and cedar secondary timbers, interior lined with original blue velvet, early 20th century, 7 cm high, 25.5 cm wide, 13.5 cm deep

Miniature antique Australian tramp art dressing table with…

Miniature antique Australian tramp art dressing table with mirror back, cigar box cedar construction, 1890s depression era, 34 cm high

A very large cedar and inlaid rectangular writing box,…

A very large cedar and inlaid rectangular writing box, Australian 19th century, 66 cm wide 28 cm deep, 22 cm high

A rectangular well-figured cedar document box, Australian 19th…

A rectangular well-figured cedar document box, Australian 19th century, 45xm wide, 28 cm deep 21 cm high

An early dark-finished cedar rectangular deed box, Australian…

An early dark-finished cedar rectangular deed box, Australian circa 1830, with original metal carry handles, 60 cm wide, 36 cm deep, 26 cm high

An inlaid cedar work-box, Australian circa 1840, 30 cm wide, 23…

An inlaid cedar work-box, Australian circa 1840, 30 cm wide, 23 cm deep, 12 cm high

A rectangular cedar document box with sunken brass handle,…

A rectangular cedar document box with sunken brass handle, Australian 19th century, 65 cm wide 30 cm deep 26 cm high

An early cedar rectangular deed box with ebonised beading,…

An early cedar rectangular deed box with ebonised beading, Australian circa 1830, 65 cm long, 25 cm deep, 21 cm high

An antique Australian cedar book box bible case, 19th century,…

19th Century Australian Cedar Book Box Bible Case

An antique Australian cedar book box bible case, 19th century, 9.5 cm high, 25.5 cm wide, 25 cm deep including handle

Victorian Deed box, carved cedar with brass mounts and handles…

Antique Cedar Deed Box with Brass Mounts and Key

Victorian Deed box, carved cedar with brass mounts and handles and original key

An Australian cedar glove or jewellery box with cabriole legs…

Early 20th Century Cedar Jewellery Box with Silk Lining

An Australian cedar glove or jewellery box with cabriole legs and original padded red silk lining, early 20th century, 11 cm high, 26 cm wide, 15 cm deep

A Colonial cedar and pine jewellery box with fitted interior,…

Colonial Cedar and Pine Jewellery Box with Secret Lock

A Colonial cedar and pine jewellery box with fitted interior, gilt transfer decoration and secret lock mechanism, circa 1900, 28 cm high, 28 cm wide, 19 cm deep.

An antique Australian workbox, native tulipwood and cedar,…

19th Century Australian Tulipwood Workbox

An antique Australian workbox, native tulipwood and cedar, Queensland origin, 19th century. Note: tulipwood boxes are extremely scarce, this being only one of a handful seen at our rooms. 11 cm high, 31 cm wide, 22 cm deep

An inlaid timber box, Australian cedar, pine, silky oak, ebony…

Australian Inlaid Timber Box, Early 20th Century

An inlaid timber box, Australian cedar, pine, silky oak, ebony and pollard oak, early 20th century 14 cm high, 38.5 cm wide, 24 cm deep

An antique burl timber box, interior fitted with cedar…

19th Century Burl Timber Box with Cedar Secondary Lid

An antique burl timber box, interior fitted with cedar secondary lid, 19th century 11.5 cm high, 30.5 cm wide,

An antique Australian cedar writing box compendium, Melbourne…

Melbourne Cedar Writing Box, 1880

An antique Australian cedar writing box compendium, Melbourne origin, circa 1880 21.5 cm high, 47 cm wide, 30 cm deep

An antique Australian cedar and pine book box, 19th century 27…

19th Century Australian Cedar and Pine Book Box

An antique Australian cedar and pine book box, 19th century 27 cm high

Australian cedar Ballot box, late 19th century, of square form,…

Late 19th Century Australian Cedar Ballot Box

Australian cedar Ballot box, late 19th century, of square form, with one opening to the lid, height 30 cm width 30 cm depth 30 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney

Australian Colonial cedar writing slope, 19th century,…

Colonial Cedar Writing Slope with Fitted Interior

Australian Colonial cedar writing slope, 19th century, enclosing fitted interior with two pigeonholes, height 13.5 cm width 45 cm depth 33.5 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney

Cedar food box, c. 1900, the square box with mesh sides and…

Cedar Mesh Food Box, c. 1900

Cedar food box, c. 1900, the square box with mesh sides and door, height 43 cm width 43.5 cm depth 42 cm. Provenance: The collection of Robert Hutchinson, Sydney

Two various vintage boxes including: walnut document box, with…

Vintage Walnut and Cedar Boxes

Two various vintage boxes including: walnut document box, with brass shield to lid, length 28 cm, and cedar filing box, with sliding lid, length 18 cm.

An antique writing box, cedar, mahogany and pine with brass…

1850 Antique Writing Box with Brass Bound Edges

An antique writing box, cedar, mahogany and pine with brass bound edges, circa 1850, 15 cm high, 40 cm wide, 23 cm deep

Vintage cedar jewellery box with operating brass lock and key,…

Cedar Jewelry Box with Brass Lock and Key

Vintage cedar jewellery box with operating brass lock and key, width 30 cm, height 13 cm

An Australian cedar glove box, late 19th century, 8 cm high, 33…

Late 19th Century Australian Cedar Glove Box

An Australian cedar glove box, late 19th century, 8 cm high, 33 cm wide, 11 cm deep

A Colonial brass mounted cedar writing box, crossbanded and…

Brass-mounted Colonial Cedar Writing Box

A Colonial brass mounted cedar writing box, crossbanded and with rosewood banding around the central brass presentation plaque 'Prize won by H.A. Ether Hon. Member Kiama VR Co. Presented by James Macks Esq.' fitted interior, mid 19th century, height 19 cm…

Inlaid Colonial sewing box with assorted timbers including musk…

Colonial Sewing Box with Inlaid Timbers and Fitted Tray

Inlaid Colonial sewing box with assorted timbers including musk tulipwood cedar and pine with fitted inner tray

An Australian cedar document box with metal handles 32 x 53 x…

Australian Cedar Document Box with Metal Handles

An Australian cedar document box with metal handles 32 x 53 x 38 cm

An Australian cedar ballot box with black and white marbles,…

19th Century Cedar Ballot Box with Marbles

An Australian cedar ballot box with black and white marbles, 19th century, 27 cm high, 27 cm wide, 17 cm deep

Australiana workbox with inlaid coat of arms, cedar, blackwood…

Australian Coat of Arms Workbox

Australiana workbox with inlaid coat of arms, cedar, blackwood and pine with blue silk lined interior and lift out cedar tray, late 19th century, 17 cm high, 29 cm wide, 17.5 cm deep

Ballot box late 19th century cedar, 212 Legislative Council,…

Late 19th Century Cedar Ballot Box with Brass Fittings

Ballot box late 19th century cedar, 212 Legislative Council, with brass plaque and fittings, with keys, height 31 cm, length 48 cm, depth 33 cm

A bookbox, cedar, musk, walnut and pine, 19th century, 19.5 cm…

Cedar Musk Bookbox: 19th Century Antique

A bookbox, cedar, musk, walnut and pine, 19th century, 19.5 cm high

19th century lift top sewing box inlaid with Australian timbers…

Inlaid Australian Timber Sewing Box

19th century lift top sewing box inlaid with Australian timbers including cedar, inside has 3 compartments & felt top, 37 cm wide, 28 cm deep, 16.5 cm high

'Iona' book box, carved red cedar, 19th century, 12 cm high

Carved Cedar 'Iona' Book Box

'Iona' book box, carved red cedar, 19th century, 12 cm high

An Australian writing box with campaign fittings and well…

Antique Australian Writing Box with Campaign Fittings

An Australian writing box with campaign fittings and well fitted interior, cedar and brass, 19th century, 13 cm high, 26 cm wide, 24 cm deep.

An Australian Colonial ladies travel box, cedar with brass…

Australian Colonial Cedar Travel Box with Brass Inlay

An Australian Colonial ladies travel box, cedar with brass inlay, fitted with tray and jars, mid 19th century, with original key, 11 cm high, 25 cm wide, 17 cm deep.

An Australian deed box, mountain ash, Queensland maple,…

19th Century Australian Deed Box with Lift-Out Tray

An Australian deed box, mountain ash, Queensland maple, beefwood and cedar, 19th century, fitted with lift out tray, 12 cm high, 31 cm wide, 26 cm deep

Early Australian Colonial cedar workbox, New South Wales origin,…

Early Australian Colonial Cedar Workbox

Early Australian Colonial cedar workbox, New South Wales origin, circa 1840, 16 cm high, 34.5 cm wide, 24 cm deep, Note a near identical example is illustrated in: 'Nineteenth Century Australian Furniture' by Fahy, Simpson & Simpson, Plate 234, Page 397.

A pair of ballot boxes, 19th century, cedar, lockable and still…

19th Century Cedar Ballot Boxes (Pair)

A pair of ballot boxes, 19th century, cedar, lockable and still with evidence of sealing wax, each 29.5 cm tall & 16.5 cm square. (2 items).

An Australian tramp art jewel box, carved cedar, circa 1895,…

Australian Cedar Tramp Art Jewel Box, Circa 1895

An Australian tramp art jewel box, carved cedar, circa 1895, red velvet lined interior, 14.5 cm high, 28 cm wide, 16 cm deep. Provenance: The Rodney Pemberton Collection

An Anglo-Indian deed box, cedar, early to mid 19th century, 19…

19th Century Anglo-Indian Cedar Deed Box

An Anglo-Indian deed box, cedar, early to mid 19th century, 19 cm high, 31 cm wide, 24 cm deep

A Colonial sewing box, Australian cedar with original blue silk…

Colonial Australian Cedar Sewing Box

A Colonial sewing box, Australian cedar with original blue silk lined compartments, 19th century, 12 cm high, 28 cm wide, 21 cm deep. Provenance: The Rodney Pemberton Collection

A stunning Colonial sewing box, cedar and pine, Barossa Valley,…

Colonial Sewing Box with Intricate Compartments

A stunning Colonial sewing box, cedar and pine, Barossa Valley, South Australia, circa 1885, interior fitted with intricate checkerboard compartments and lift out tray with lockable drawer, 18 cm high, 33 cm wide, 24 cm deep

Vintage cedar brass bound writing slope fitted interior, height…

Brass Bound Cedar Writing Slope

Vintage cedar brass bound writing slope fitted interior, height 15 cm, width 30 cm

Square cedar document box 48 cm, wide, 28 cm, deep and 28 cm,…

Square Cedar Document Box - 48x28x28 cm

Square cedar document box 48 cm, wide, 28 cm, deep and 28 cm, tall.

Rectangular cedar document box 74 cm, wide, 28 cm, deep and 20…

Cedar Document Box - 74x28x20cm

Rectangular cedar document box 74 cm, wide, 28 cm, deep and 20 cm, tall.

Carved Australian red cedar compartment box designed and…

Nautilus Cedar Compartment Box

Carved Australian red cedar compartment box designed and constructed by Alan Williams, of Corinda, Queensland, in a shape of a nautilus shell, comprising for drawers in a red cedar constructed box. Height 19 cm Length 25 cm

Vintage cedar writing slope, brass bound exterior, (worn), with…

Brass-Bound Cedar Writing Slope with Fitted Interior

Vintage cedar writing slope, brass bound exterior, (worn), with fitted writing slope to inside. Height 17 cm length 45 cm

A fret work glove box and a hanging rack, cedar, pine and…

19th Century Fretwork Cedar Glove Box and Rack

A fret work glove box and a hanging rack, cedar, pine and blackwood, 19th century the box 6 cm high, 28 cm wide, 13 cm deep

Tramp art jewellery box, Australian cedar and velvet with gilt…

Tramp Art Cedar Jewellery Box with Gilt Mounts

Tramp art jewellery box, Australian cedar and velvet with gilt metal mounts, circa 1890 15 cm high, 28 cm wide, 19 cm deep

A desktop letter tidy, Australian cedar, 19th century 11 cm…

19th Century Australian Cedar Desktop Letter Tidy

A desktop letter tidy, Australian cedar, 19th century 11 cm high, 42 cm wide, 21 cm deep

A jewellery box, myrtle, blackwood, cedar and Queensland maple,…

Antique Myrtle and Blackwood Jewellery Box

A jewellery box, myrtle, blackwood, cedar and Queensland maple, 19th century red leatherette interior 9.5 cm high, 33 cm high, 19 cm deep

Two cedar cutlery boxes, 19th century, (2), approx. Length 38 cm

Pair of 19th Century Cedar Cutlery Boxes

Two cedar cutlery boxes, 19th century, (2), approx. Length 38 cm

Inlaid cedar book box

Cedar Book Box Inlay

Inlaid cedar book box

Victorian cedar deed box, with mother of pearl shield to lid,…

Victorian Cedar Deed Box with Mother of Pearl Shield

Victorian cedar deed box, with mother of pearl shield to lid, inscribed for 1866, and escutcheon. Baize lined. Key available. Length 30 cm Height 12 cm

An Australian cedar writing slope, gun case and glove box, 19th…

19th Century Australian Cedar Writing Slope, Gun Case and Glove Box

An Australian cedar writing slope, gun case and glove box, 19th century, the gun case 12 cm high, 77 cm wide, 27 cm deep

A tramp art box, Australian cedar and pine, circa 1900, 19 cm…

Tramp Art Cedar and Pine Box (1900)

A tramp art box, Australian cedar and pine, circa 1900, 19 cm high, 49 cm wide, 23.5 cm deep

A book box, burl timber, maple, pine and cedar, late 19th…

19th Century Timber Book Box

A book box, burl timber, maple, pine and cedar, late 19th century, 24 cm high

Victorian cedar brass bound paint box, lidded top with 1 drawer…

Cedar Paint Box with Fitted Interior and Key

Victorian cedar brass bound paint box, lidded top with 1 drawer below. Fitted interior includes tubes of oil paint, mixing bowl,etc and ceramic palettes in drawer. Key available. Length 28 cm Height 12 cm

An early Australian Colonial cedar document box, with brass…

Colonial Cedar Document Box with Brass Fittings

An early Australian Colonial cedar document box, with brass fitting, handles, and plaque. (a/f, scratches) 9 x 49 x 26 cm

An Australian cedar and marquetry document box, with black…

Australian Cedar Marquetry Document Box with Velvet Lining

An Australian cedar and marquetry document box, with black velvet lining. 9 x 42 x 32 cm

Mid Victorian walnut campaign writing slope box, cedar lined…

Victorian Writing Slope Box with Drawer and Accessories

Mid Victorian walnut campaign writing slope box, cedar lined with drawer, ink bottles, pen and nibs, 40 cm x 24 cm, 16.5 cm high (lid closed)

An Australian book box, cedar, Queensland maple on pine, late…

Australian Cedar Book Box

An Australian book box, cedar, Queensland maple on pine, late 19th century, 22 cm high, 16 cm wide, 3.5 cm deep

An Australian cedar and pine deed box inlaid with Aboriginal…

Aboriginal Inlaid Cedar and Pine Deed Box

An Australian cedar and pine deed box inlaid with Aboriginal weapon motif, Queensland origin, 19th century, 20 cm high, 36 cm wide, 23.5 cm deep

An Australian timber games box, silky oak, cedar, pine and…

Australian Timber Games Box, 1900

An Australian timber games box, silky oak, cedar, pine and blackwood, monogrammed 'P.D.W' on the drawer front, circa 1900. 8 cm high, 39 cm wide, 12.5 cm deep

An Australian cedar book box, stamped 'D.Gaskell', late 19th…

Late 19th Century Cedar Book Box by D. Gaskell

An Australian cedar book box, stamped 'D.Gaskell', late 19th century

Antique cedar cutlery box 43 cm wide

Vintage Cedar Cutlery Box - 43cm Wide

Antique cedar cutlery box 43 cm wide

A small cedar document box, Australian, circa 1840, 11 cm high,…

Antique Australian Cedar Document Box (1840)

A small cedar document box, Australian, circa 1840, 11 cm high, 34 cm wide, 18.5 cm deep

A cedar cutlery box, Australian, 34 cm high, 44 cm wide, 45 cm…

Australian Cedar Cutlery Box - 34x44x45 cm

A cedar cutlery box, Australian, 34 cm high, 44 cm wide, 45 cm deep

A carved cedar document box, Australian, circa 1860, 32 cm high,…

Australian Cedar Carved Document Box, Circa 1860

A carved cedar document box, Australian, circa 1860, 32 cm high, 31 cm wide, 29 cm deep.

A cedar writing slope, with whalebone escutcheon, Australian,…

Cedar Writing Slope with Whalebone Escutcheon, 1860

A cedar writing slope, with whalebone escutcheon, Australian, circa 1860, 14 cm high, 41 cm wide, 24.5 cm deep

Cedar 19th century games box

Antique Cedar Game Box

Cedar 19th century games box

Antique Australian cedar document box, measures 41 cm x 31 cm x…

Antique Australian Cedar Document Box

Antique Australian cedar document box, measures 41 cm x 31 cm x 19 cm height

Early cedar writing slope. Internal labels from 'Middleton,…

Antique Cedar Writing Slope - Middleton, London

Early cedar writing slope. Internal labels from 'Middleton, Stationer, the strand, London.'. Length 50 cm diameter 25 cm height 15 cm

Early cedar document box. Internal segmented tray. Brass drop…

Cedar Document Box with Brass Handle and Segmented Tray

Early cedar document box. Internal segmented tray. Brass drop handle. Weight 45 cm diameter 30 cm height 21 cm

Cedar 19th century writing slope with concealled drawers, brass…

19th Century Cedar Writing Slope with Concealed Drawers

Cedar 19th century writing slope with concealled drawers, brass corners and plaque engraved 'Jwb'. Green velvet writing surface, includes some losses and damage to interior. Dimensions 15 x 50 x 25 cm

A rare early Australian cedar and brass bound writing box,…

1820 Australian Cedar Writing Box

A rare early Australian cedar and brass bound writing box, circa 1820, the rectangular flamed cedar top with brass fittings and central plain plaque, opening to a writing slope with fitted compartments, ink wells and pen holder, with brass handles to the…

An Australia cedar brass-bound writing box, the hinged top…

Brass-bound Cedar Writing Box with Fitted Interior

An Australia cedar brass-bound writing box, the hinged top opening to a fitted interior, the sides with recessed brass handles

Early cedar ballot box. Dovetail construction with brass…

Antique Cedar Ballot Box with Brass Handles

Early cedar ballot box. Dovetail construction with brass handles (1 A/F). Split and losses to lid. Height 30 cm. Width 50 cm. Depth 27 cm

Victorian cedar ballot box

Victorian Cedar Voting Box

Victorian cedar ballot box

Cedar book form games box. Inlaid chessboard marquetry to lid.…

Inlaid Chessboard Cedar Box

Cedar book form games box. Inlaid chessboard marquetry to lid. Some losses, parts available. Length 32 cm

Antique cedar cutlery box 37 x 23 cm

Antique Cedar Cutlery Box - 37x23cm

Antique cedar cutlery box 37 x 23 cm