Burr Walnut Desk Set Boxes

A pair of burr walnut desk set boxes, utilising the decorative…
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A pair of burr walnut desk set boxes, utilising the decorative qualities of the burr timber, a simple hinged rectangular box, and a low cushion shaped rectangular box with a flush fitted lid, for pens and pencils. Height 5.5 cm. Width 18 cm. Depth 10 cm and smaller

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  • Burr - Burr (or in the USA, burl) is the timber from the knotted roots or deformed branch of the tree, which when cut, displays the small circular knots in various gradations of colour. It is always cut into a decorative veneer, most commonly seen as burr walnut on 19th century furniture.

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