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Large Wooden Hand Made Box with Brass Corners
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wooden had made box with brass top corners - decorative and great storage too... The use of
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20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Large Wooden Hand Made Box with Brass Corners
Large Wooden Hand Made Box with Brass Corners
H 10.25 in W 20.25 in D 9.5 in
MCM Lidded Green Marble Trinket Box with Brass Accents
Located in San Diego, CA
MCM lidded green marble trinket box with brass accents, circa 1970s. The box has well cut lines and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble, Brass

English Rootwood Office Box with Brass Fittings and Leather Interior
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century English rootwood office box with brass fittings and leather interior.
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Alabaster Box with Brass Trim
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vibrant Orange and Golden color Alabaster box with a brass trimmed closure. The box is ideal for
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Alabaster Box with Brass Trim
Alabaster Box with Brass Trim
H 2.5 in W 5.5 in D 4 in
19th Century Cross Banded Mahogany Box with Brass Inlay
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century crossbanded mahogany box with brass inlay Beautiful old box with fitted interior
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Antique Late 19th Century British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

1980s Tessellated Stone Box with Brass Trim, Maitland Smith Attributed
By Maitland Smith
Located in Miami, FL
1980s Tessellated Stone Box with Brass Trim, Maitland Smith Attributed Offered for sale is a 1980s
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Vintage 1980s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone, Brass

Regency Pagoda Form Work Box with Brass Feet & Inlay, Early 19th Century England
Located in Atlanta, GA
Regency Pagoda Form Work Box with Brass Feet & Inlay, Early 19th Century England
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Large 1980's Dunhill Style Ribbon Mahogany Wood Humidor, Box with Brass Hinges
By Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
Large 1980's Dunhill style ribbon mahogany humidor / document / art box, with brass hinges. Fully
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Late 20th Century French International Style Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Walnut Box with Brass Accents
Located in Port Chester, NY
A charming walnut box with good color and patina. The brass accents are eyecatching and in good
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Antique Late 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Walnut Box with Brass Accents
Antique Walnut Box with Brass Accents
H 4 in W 11.5 in D 7.5 in
Antique Italian Capo di Monte Porcelain Jewel Box with Brass Mounts, Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Italian Capo di Monte porcelain jewel box with brass mounts, circa 1880-1890.
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Solid Tiger Oak Card Single Catalog Box with Brass Handle by Weis
By Weiss
Located in San Diego, CA
A solid tiger oak single card catalog box with brass handle by Weis, circa 1940s This solid oak
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Early 20th Century American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Box with Brass Plaque
Located in Toronto, CA
Rectangular 19th century box with an oval brass plaque without engraving. The exterior has been re
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Box with Brass Plaque
19th Century Box with Brass Plaque
H 3.75 in W 13.75 in D 5.5 in
Vintage 1950s Murano Glass Glass Box with Brass Detail Made in Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage and rare murano glass box with brass detail. These beautiful glass boxes are treasured
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Ethnic Indian Decorative Jewelry Box with Brass, Kerala Nettur Petti
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Teak Jewelry Dowry Box with Brass, Late 19th Century, India. This Teak Indian Dowry Box is
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Antique 1890s Indian Agra Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Mahogany Jewelry Box with Brass Detail
Located in Port Chester, NY
A cathedral shaped jewelry box in glorious grained mahogany. The extravagant brass detail is
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Long Wooden Scroll Box with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A long Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden scroll box from the 19th century, with brass hardware
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

1980s Maitland Smith Resin Box with Brass Details
By Maitland Smith
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful Maitland Smith box with resin-encased stem-end finish, mahogany inlay, and brass accents
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Vintage 1980s Philippine Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Maitland Smith Tessellated Pink Marble Apple Box with Brass and Malachite Stem
By Maitland Smith
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Exquisite Maitland Smith Tessellated Lidded Pink Marble Apple Box with Brass and Malachite Stem and
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Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes

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Malachite, Marble, Brass

Small Walnut Snuff Box with Brass Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A small walnut and wood box with very handsome details on side and inlaid in brass. The top
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Brass

Rectangular Shagreen Box with Brass Trims by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
This modern box by Ginger Brown is handcrafted with shagreen and brass trims striping. The box
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Large Rectangular Antique Wooden Campaign Box with Brass Hardware
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large rectangular antique wooden Campaign chest with brass hardware Brass lock has unknown signed
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Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Footed Italian Brown Alabaster Lidded Box with Brass Closure
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Footed brown stash box made in Italy. Interior of box is 1.5" deep.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Bones Box with Brass Decoratifs Elements, India XX Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This box is a vintage Indian camel bone jewelry box. Rectangular shape with hand hammered brass
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Vintage 1980s Indian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Red Lacquer Jewelry Box with Brass Swan Bird Design
Located in New York, NY
A '70 modern red lacquer or high-gloss 'demi-lune' box with inlayed brass swan bird design, circa
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Vintage 1970s Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Brass

Qing Dynasty Hinged Box with Brass Hardware and Weathered Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty period hinged wooden box from the 19th century with brass hardware and nicely
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Modernist Hand-Blown Amber Murano Glass Box with Brass Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This warm and elegant Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Box in Amber W/ Brass Fittings originates
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Kifu Paris Zebra Box with Brass, Shagreen, & Shell Inlay
By Kifu Augousti
Located in Toronto, ON
In stock now - A gorgeous Kifu Paris decorative box in creme shagreen over a base of walnut, with
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2010s Philippine Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Chinese Red Lacquered Box With Brass Mounts, Mid 20th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
Chinese red and black lacquered box with fine brass mounts in the Chinese Export style. Lovely
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

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Brass

19th Century Pine Box with Brass Embellishments and Painted Interior
Located in Nantucket, MA
Lovely 19th century box with lovely mellow patina, brass "batwing" escutcheon on front, brass bail
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Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Chinese Red Lacquered Box With Brass Mounts, Mid 20th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
Chinese red and black lacquered box with fine brass mounts in the Chinese Export style. Lovely
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Vintage Lidded Wooden Box with Brass Hinges by Piero Fornasetti
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Doraville, GA
A vintage box with a brass hinged lid. The box was designed by Piero Fornasetti in the 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Metal, Brass

Green Mosaic Penshell Box with Brass Accent by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Decorative box all handcrafted in exotic materials featuring lacquered and hand dyed pen-shell over
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2010s Philippine Organic Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Rectangular Baccarat Style Cut Crystal Lidded Box with Brass Hardware
By Baccarat
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
French antique rectangular cut crystal and brass jewelry box, vanity box. A beautiful cut crystal
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Crystal, Brass

19th Century Indian Wooden Box with Brass Details and Distressed Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian wooden box from the 19th century, with brass details and weathered appearance
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Antique 19th Century Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

French Baccarat Style Cut Crystal Lidded Box with Brass Hardware
By Baccarat
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Antique French cut crystal and brass jewelry box, vanity box or candy dish A beautiful cut crystal
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Brass

English Victorian Period 19th Century Metal Coin Box with Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Victorian period metal coin box from the 19th century with brass hardware. This English
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Metal, Brass

Contemporary Kifu Paris Double Panther Box with Brass, Shagreen, & Shell Inlay
By Kifu Augousti
Located in Toronto, ON
In stock now - A gorgeous Kifu Paris decorative box in black penshell over a base of walnut, with
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2010s Philippine Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Small Indian 19th Century Box with Brass Details and Compartmented Interior
Located in Yonkers, NY
A small Indian antique box from the 19th century, with brass details and compartmented interior
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Antique 19th Century Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Indian 19th Century Treasure Box with Brass Details and Partitioned Interior
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian handmade jewelry box from the 19th century with brass hardware, bracket feet and
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Antique 19th Century Indian Rustic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Chinese 19th Century Red Lacquered Treasure Chest Box with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese red lacquered treasure chest box from the 19th century, with brass hardware. Born in
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Rosewood Travel Box with Brass Inlay, Complete with All Interior Items
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Antique rosewood travel box, with inlaid brass, the fitted interior complete with all items
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Napoleon III Game box with Brass and Burl Wood Marquetry
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
wood marquetry inlaid with brass trims. This box shows the fine craftsmanship of the ebenist who made
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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper

Antique Napoleon III Game box with Brass and Burl Wood Marquetry
Antique Napoleon III Game box with Brass and Burl Wood Marquetry
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H 1.97 in W 11.82 in D 8.67 in
1950s Anglo Indian Style Rosewood Box with Brass Tree of Life Symbol Inlaid
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1950s Antique Anglo Indian Victorian Style Rosewood Box with Brass Tree of Life Symbol Inlaid. An
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

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Rosewood

Qing Dynasty Period Chinese Box with Brass Lock, Banding and Removable Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty period Chinese old box from the 19th century with traditional etched brass hardware
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

English Victorian Period Bank Storage Box with Brass Accents and Metal Interior
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Victorian period bank storage box from the 19th century with brass corners and removable
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Metal, Brass

Rustic Indian Document Wooden Box with Brass Details and Partial Opening Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
A rustic Indian wooden document box from the 19th century with brass details, partial opening top
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Antique 19th Century Indian Rustic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Kifu Paris Round Box with Brass, Creme Shagreen & White Shell Inlay
By Kifu Augousti
Located in Toronto, ON
In stock now - A gorgeous Kifu Paris decorative box in creme shagreen over a base of walnut, with
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2010s Philippine Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Japanese Taishō Red Lacquered Hokai Box with Brass Accents and Original Rope
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period Hokai box from the early 20th century, with red lacquer, ornate brass
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Japanese Meiji Period Hokai Lidded Box with Brass Accents and Original Rope
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period hokai box from the 19th century with black lacquer, brass accents and
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Maitland Smith Tooled Leather Hand Painted Poker Themed Box with Brass Accents
By Maitland Smith
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Whimsical, handmade, hand-painted fooled leather box. Brass accents including brass ball feet and
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Late 20th Century Philippine Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Set of Mosaic Green Penshell Boxes with Brass Accents by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of decorative boxes all handcrafted in exotic materials featuring lacquered and hand dyed pen
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2010s Philippine Organic Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Lucite Box with brass and Bulova watch detail c1972 signed
Located in Gravesend, GB
Vintage acrylic lucite box. Signed on underside of lid, dated 1972. Very detailed top with Bulova
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Vintage 1970s American Decorative Boxes

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Brass, Bronze

Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Document Box with Brass Lock and Carrying Handles
Located in Yonkers, NY
thanks to a traditional brass lock to reveal a lacquered interior with nicely distressed patina. The box
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Solid Tiger Oak Card Catalog Box with Brass Handle Dovetail Art Deco
Located in San Diego, CA
gorgeous dovetail joints and a solid brass handle.
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

A Japanese Meiji Period Black Lacquer Hokai Lidded Box with Brass Mounts
Located in San Francisco, CA
this large ribbed and cylindrical Japanese shell-game box with domed lid decorated overall with
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Indonesian Red and Black Lacquered Document Box with Brass Handles
Located in Middleburg, VA
decoration, dove tailed construction retaining the original brass carrying handles and a candle box inside
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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Teak

Boho Chic Moroccan Inlaid Bone Jewelry Chest or Box with Brass Inlay
Located in Plainview, NY
A decorative handmade orange bone and black tribal design chest or jewelry box. The chest interior
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Vintage 1980s Moroccan Tribal Jewelry Boxes

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Brass

Michael Aram Tooled Silver Metal, Enamel Two Part Box With Brass Flower Top
By Michael Aram
Located in North Miami, FL
early 90's. It is a tooled design silver metal on the top of the box with a blackened metal and brass
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1990s Indian Modern Decorative Boxes

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Metal, Brass, Enamel

Paul Evans, Phillip Lloyd Powell Style Petite Rosewood Box with Brass Inlay
By Phillip Lloyd Powell, Paul Evans
Located in Bainbridge, NY
American mid century rosewood and brass inlay small oval accessory box in the style of Paul Evans
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Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique & Unique French Satinwood and Nutwood Jewelry Box with Brass Inlay 1800s
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and all handcrafted antique box. The ideal gift for a lady with an eye for quality
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of box with brass for your home. An item from our selection of box with brass — often made from metal, brass and wood — can elevate any home. There are 508 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of box with brass you’re looking for, while we also have 53 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an object in our assortment of box with brass — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An option in this array of box with brass, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Victorian or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one piece of box with brass that is appealing in its simplicity, but Ginger Brown, Maitland Smith and Kifu Augousti produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Box With Brass?

Prices for a piece of box with brass start at $68 and top out at $34,882 with the average selling for $952.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Camphor boxes are storage boxes traditionally used to transport precious items like silk, porcelain and tea from China to Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries. Camphor wood served as the material for these highly decorative boxes because it was durable and naturally repellent to moths and other pests. Find a selection of camphor boxes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A bentwood box is a traditionally crafted style of a box from a single piece of wood that has been steamed and bent to form a box. Three of its four corners are bent at a 90-degree angle, with the fourth corner pinned, stitched, or glued in place. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary bentwood boxes from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A blanket box refers to a piece of storage furniture that is primarily used to store blankets and quilts. Find a collection of antique and vintage blanket boxes on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A book box is a small box that plays a trick on the eye. On the outside, it is painted to look like a book, but on the inside is a carved out interior, meant to store your trinkets and wares. On 1stDibs, find a collection of book boxes from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A lacquerware box is a box that has been coated in lacquer to give it a distinctive decorative look. The material underneath the lacquer can vary and can be decorated with carving or painting as well. Shop a collection of lacquerware boxes from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A firewood box is a storage container designed to hold firewood. Normally, people place the boxes next to the fireplace to keep wood within easy reach. Wood and metal are the materials most frequently used to produce the boxes. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage firewood boxes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Lacquer boxes are 20th century Russian boxes. The boxes feature miniature paintings and are not made out of wood as appears, but are crafted from papier-mâché instead. Shop a collection of lacquer boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A shadow box is a shallow enclosed case, usually with a glass front, in which something, often a sentimental object, is set for protection and display. 

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Also known as a smoking cloche, a smoking box is a glass domed lid that covers a wooden plate. It’s used to give cocktails a smokey flavor.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    An apothecary box is a type of small cupboard or trunk formerly used by pharmacists and physicians to store medicines and tools in the many small compartments and drawers. Today, apothecary boxes are popular in homes as antique or rustic-looking decorative objects. Shop a range of antique and vintage apothecary cabinets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A butterfly box is a nesting box built for butterflies to have shelter during nasty weather. These boxes are usually made of wood and have multiple vertical openings for butterflies to enter. These boxes will not only add up the beauty of your garden but also will help the population of butterflies to sustain. Shop a range of butterfly boxes from top sellers and makers around the world on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Battersea box is part of the wider umbrella of Battersea enamelware, a kind of painted enamelware produced in England in the mid-18th century. Considered to be of incredibly high quality, pristine examples of this enamelware are highly sought after by collectors. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of expertly-vetted Battersea enamelware from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A pantry box was used commonly in the 19th century to store dry items like sugar, cereals, and spices in the pantry. It is now primarily utilized as a decorative object. It was quite popular since it had handles and could be used to transport products to and from the market. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary pantry boxes from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    A needlework box, or sewing box, is a storage box that has bins and compartments designed specifically for holding needles, threads and other accessories for sewing and needlepoint. Many manufacturers produce them out of wood, but some are fabric or plastic. Shop a selection of sewing boxes on 1stDibs.
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    A drawing box is set which has a collection of various instruments required for drawing purposes. It comes in various sizes based on the number of instruments packed. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of drawing boxes ranging from the 1930s to 20th century.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A filigree box likely refers to a jewelry box that features a decoratively embellished exterior owing to intricate metalwork called filigree. This type of metalwork sees threaded metal and beads woven together or separately to form elaborate patterns and motifs. Find a collection of antique and vintage filigree boxes on 1stDibs today.
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    Vanity boxes are small ornately decorated boxes used to hold a woman's grooming essentials, such as a powder puff and a mirror. Although initially designed for travel, they are usually placed on a vanity table or dresser in modern homes. Find a selection of antique and vintage vanity boxes on 1stDibs.
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    Cloisonné is an ancient metalworking technique that creates a decorative design with enamels by the use of wire and metal strips. A Cloisonné box would be decorated in this process and used to store items like jewelry or other trinkets. Shop a collection of Cloisonné boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    A coffer box is a wooden box that is covered in leather, studded nails, and has carrying handles on the side. It was used in the Middle ages to carry clothes, valuables, and other goods. Find a collection of antique and vintage wooden furniture on 1stDibs.
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    A vinaigrette box is a small metal container (usually silver) with a perforated top. People typically keep strong-smelling substances like vinegar in vinaigrette boxes. They were popular in the 18th century.