Vintage Turned Wooden Lidded Pot – Olive Wood Trinket Box – Mid-Century Storage

Vintage Turned Wooden Lidded Pot – Olive Wood Trinket Box – Mid-Century Storage

A beautifully crafted vintage turned wooden pot with lid, showcasing the warm tones and striking natural grain that only time and nature can create.

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The Piece

This charming cylindrical container has been turned on a lathe and finished with evenly spaced ribbed bands around the body. The removable domed lid sits neatly in place, revealing a smooth interior ideal for small treasures.

The base is lined with red felt, giving it a refined finish and protecting surfaces.

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The Wood

The distinctive swirling grain, warm honey-to-gold colouring, and darker veining strongly suggest olive wood.

Olive wood is prized for:

Its dramatic, marbled grain patterns

Dense, durable structure

Traditional use in mid-20th century Mediterranean craftware

Pieces like this were often produced as souvenirs or decorative household items from Italy, Spain, or the Holy Land during the 1950s–1970s.

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Perfect For

Jewellery or cufflinks

Sewing notions or small collectibles

Desk storage

A warm, natural accent in a vintage or mid-century interior

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Condition

Very good vintage condition.

Light surface wear consistent with age and use. Lid fits well. Felt base intact.

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Approximate Size

8 cm round

8 cm tall