A beautifully crafted lidded jewelry box constructed from densely bundled split bamboo canes arranged vertically around a dark wood frame, their natural tonal variation — warm amber, honey, and deeper espresso brown — creating a rich, organic texture throughout. The removable lid is the showpiece: a sweeping fan or scallop shell composition with bamboo canes radiating outward from a dark turned wood knob, evoking a sunrise or an opening shell. Functional, sculptural, and deeply satisfying to hold.
Time Period: c. Mid–Late 20th century
Origin: Philippines, China, or Southeast Asia — consistent with regional bamboo and rattan craft traditions
Design Style: MCM Tropical / Natural Materials / Folk Craft
Condition: Very good — canes intact and secure throughout; lid knob solid; natural color variation and minor aging consistent with the material and age
Provenance: Bundled bamboo cane boxes of this construction technique were produced across Southeast Asia and China for both domestic use and the export market throughout the mid-to-late 20th century. The fan-form lid design reflects the influence of shell and botanical motifs on regional decorative craft, and the quality of construction — tight, even cane spacing with a fitted lid — places this above typical souvenir production. A piece that rewards close looking.
Collection: La Tropicana
Category: Home Accessories & Storage
Minor variations from the images may occur unless otherwise noted. All sales are final.
A beautifully crafted lidded jewelry box constructed from densely bundled split bamboo canes arranged vertically around a dark wood frame, their natural tonal variation — warm amber, honey, and deeper espresso brown — creating a rich, organic texture throughout. The removable lid is the showpiece: a sweeping fan or scallop shell composition with bamboo canes radiating outward from a dark turned wood knob, evoking a sunrise or an opening shell. Functional, sculptural, and deeply satisfying to hold.
Time Period: c. Mid–Late 20th century
Origin: Philippines, China, or Southeast Asia — consistent with regional bamboo and rattan craft traditions
Design Style: MCM Tropical / Natural Materials / Folk Craft
Condition: Very good — canes intact and secure throughout; lid knob solid; natural color variation and minor aging consistent with the material and age
Provenance: Bundled bamboo cane boxes of this construction technique were produced across Southeast Asia and China for both domestic use and the export market throughout the mid-to-late 20th century. The fan-form lid design reflects the influence of shell and botanical motifs on regional decorative craft, and the quality of construction — tight, even cane spacing with a fitted lid — places this above typical souvenir production. A piece that rewards close looking.
Collection: La Tropicana
Category: Home Accessories & Storage
Minor variations from the images may occur unless otherwise noted. All sales are final.
