A very large and attractive highly scented Thuya wood lined box decoratively tiled in solid Thuya wood, displaying a fascinating grain that has the appearance of a cross between walnut and maple with similar burrs. Extremely good original condition with revived finish. Circa 1960s. Ideal to store your winter wollen's the lovely thuya wood scented aroma given of keeps away the moths. Could be used for storage or as a coffee table.
The Thuya tree is native exclusively to Morocco, growing in the forests of the Atlas mountains. Thuya has been prized for millennia, first by the Romans and Greeks, who valued its strength, smoothness and aroma.
Height: 77cm
Width: 167cm
Depth: 71cm