Art Nouveau Solid Wood Tissue Box — Floral Vine Mother-of-Pearl Inlay

Design & Inspiration

Set this box on a desk or bedside table and something shifts in the room — the warm grain of solid wood carries an organic pattern that seems to grow rather than sit still. Sinuous white vines curl across the surface, bearing delicate pink cherry blossoms and accented by fragments of iridescent abalone shell that catch the light with quiet drama. This is Art Nouveau in miniature: nature as architecture, ornament as living form. Drawing from the design vocabulary of the 1890–1910 movement that swept Europe from Paris to Vienna, this tissue box faithfully reproduces the movement's conviction that even the most functional object deserves to be art.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The body is constructed from Romanian solid redwood at under 10% humidity — a stable, close-grained timber that takes inlay work cleanly and ages with warmth. Each piece of mother-of-pearl is hand-cut and set flush into routed channels, creating the characteristic smooth surface that distinguishes genuine inlay from surface appliqué. The abalone fragments introduce an iridescent blue-green counterpoint to the ivory vine scrollwork and the blush-pink of the flower petals. The lid fits with a quiet precision that speaks to the joinery standard throughout. No hardware, no hinges — the craftsmanship is the detail.

Dimensions & Details

Width: 20 cm / Depth: 15 cm / Height: 15 cm
Weight: 4 kg
Wood Species: Romanian Solid Redwood (<10% Humidity)
Country of Origin: Egypt

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every box leaves the Brass & Wood workshop having passed through multiple hands — the woodworker who shaped and joined the carcass, the inlay specialist who routed and set each shell fragment, and the finisher who brought the surface to its final warm sheen. Egypt's tradition of fine marquetry and inlay work — practiced across centuries in Cairo's workshops — gives these craftsmen an instinct for this kind of decorative precision that factory production cannot replicate. This is an object made with attention, and it reads that way.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this tissue box made from?

The body is solid Romanian redwood. The inlay combines hand-cut mother-of-pearl (ivory vine scrollwork and pink flower petals) with fragments of iridescent abalone shell for the blue-green serpentine accent. No synthetic materials are used in the decorative elements.

Is assembly required?

No assembly required. The tissue box arrives complete and ready to use.

Can this be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization options including alternative inlay patterns, wood finish variations, and bespoke sizing for orders. Contact our team to discuss your requirements.