Burl Jewellery Box

Faux burl wood exterior, black-banded edges, full mirror in the lid, velvet-lined compartments — the jewellery box that earns a permanent spot on a dressing table rather than living in a drawer.

The Goring Jewellery Box is built on one of the most distinctive finishes in mid-century cabinetmaking — the swirling, honey-toned figure of burl wood. A faux burl wood exterior in warm caramel tones, edged with crisp black banding for contrast, opens to reveal a black velvet-lined interior with ring slots, divided compartments and a full mirror set into the lid. Generously proportioned at 30cm wide, the box has enough internal space for a daily-worn collection of rings, earrings, necklaces and bracelets without forcing the kind of careful curating that smaller boxes demand. A piece that earns its place on a dressing table or chest of drawers as a quietly considered object rather than just storage.

What sets it apart

The detail that makes it different

Most jewellery boxes at this size and price point fall into one of two traps — fussy ornament that dates quickly, or stripped-back plain wood that feels generic. The Goring sits between them. The faux burl finish brings the visual interest of a mid-century desk accessory — Italian designers like Tobia Scarpa and Gae Aulenti used burl wood for exactly this reason — and the crisp black edge banding gives the silhouette graphic discipline rather than letting it read as merely decorative. Inside, the velvet lining is fitted with the right slots and compartments to actually store jewellery properly rather than just leaving it loose: a strip of paired slits for rings along the back, divided sections for earrings and bracelets, and an open compartment for larger pieces. The full lid mirror means the box doubles as a small vanity station when you're putting jewellery on — practical detail that's easy to take for granted until you have it.