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Just Andersen, Two Matchbox Holders and a Vase in Pewter, 1930s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Just Andersen. Two matchbox holders and a vase in pewter, 1930s. In good condition with minor wear
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Matchbox Holders

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Pewter

Rare Austrian Brass Matchbox Holder by Walter Bosse, circa 1954
By Walter Bosse
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
A rare 1950s brass matchbox holder by Austrian born designer Walter Bosse, circa 1954. Perfect for
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Matchbox Holders

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Brass

Four Bronzes: a Piggy Bank, Calendar, Matchbox Holder and a Place Card Holder
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Danish design. Four bronzes consisting of a piggy bank, calendar, matchbox holder and a place card
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Matchbox Holders

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Bronze

Danish Rosewood Matchbox Holder with Abstract Silver Inlays by Axel Salomonsen
By Axel Salomonsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
(925s) intarsia during the late 1950s and 60s. This matchbox holder in solid rosewood features an
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Matchbox Holders

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Silver

Art Deco Rectilinear Sterling Silver Matchbox Holder by Black, Starr & Gorham
By Black, Starr & Gorham
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Art Deco sterling silver matchbox holder was realized by the esteemed firm Black
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Matchbox Holders

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Sterling Silver

Austrian Midcentury Horn Matchbox Holder by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Minimalistic and pure shaped desk accessories, iconic for its Designer Carl Auböck and in excellent condition.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Matchbox Holders

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Horn

Hermes Solid Silver Cigarette Box & Matchbox With Gold Horse Detail c.1960
By Hermès
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A Vintage mid-20th Century Hermes cigarette box and matchbox holder crafted from solid silver
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Matchbox Holders

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Silver

Georg Jensen Match Box Holder 637B
By Harald Nielsen
Located in Hellerup, DK
5 1/8″ in diameter (10cm, 13cm). The matchbox holder fits a matchbox circa 2 1/4″ x 1 1/2″ x 5/8
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20th Century Art Deco Vintage Matchbox Holders

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Sterling Silver

Extremely Rare Austrian Cigarette Box or Tin Signed by Walter Bosse, circa 1951
By Walter Bosse
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
been published including the matching matchbox holder (available in our 1stdibs store) Signed 'Bosse
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Matchbox Holders

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Brass

Match Box Case and Dish Set in Cloisonné Enamel
Located in New York, NY
An enamel Chinese Cloisonné match box case set, circa early-20th century. Set includes 1 matchbox
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Matchbox Holders

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Enamel, Brass

Mid-20th Century Sterling Silver Matchbook Cover/Match Holder by Tiffany & Co.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century american cased sterling silver flip matchbook cover/match holder by Tiffany & Co
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Matchbox Holders

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Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Arabesque Tea and Smoking Set from Marrakesh
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
lighter, a cigar holder with matchbox, and a tea box. Beautiful patina and detailed design. The main
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1970s Moroccan Vintage Matchbox Holders

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Brass

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Willy Rizzo burl wood and brass square bar coffee table Alveo 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Paris, IDF
This stunning square Alveo coffee table is guaranteed to be the focus of attention when you entertain guests in your living room. Following the glamorous mid-century look of other cl...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Matchbox Holders

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Brass

Pair of Vistosi Disc Murano Chandelier 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
The rare 24 turquoise discs of precious Murano glass are arranged on floor levels. Nine E14 light bulbs. Measures: Height without chain 40 cm.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Matchbox Holders

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Glass

Luigi Colani Drumbo Green Elephant Money Bank for Dresdner Bank, 1970s
By Luigi Colani
Located in Vienna, AT
A large green elephant piggy bank, named "drumbo" with key and key ring from the 1970s. Designed by Luigi Colani for Dresdner Bank. Made of plastic, in good condition.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Matchbox Holders

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Plastic

Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.
Located in London, GB
This outstanding fossilised skeleton is that of the ancestral crocodile species Steneosaurus bollensis that lived during the early Jurassic period. The skeleton, complete with armour...
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15th Century and Earlier German Vintage Matchbox Holders

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Other

Big decorative art deco bronze urn Denmark 1930’s
By Just Andersen
Located in Valby, 84
Rare big Art Deco decorative patinaed alloyed bronze urn made by a skilled craftsman in Denmark in the late 1930’s. The urn is the perfect piece for your favorite flowers or bunch o...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Matchbox Holders

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Bronze

Big decorative art deco bronze urn Denmark 1930’s
Big decorative art deco bronze urn Denmark 1930’s
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H 10.63 in Dm 8.67 in
Vintage Cast Iron "Uncle Sam" Toy Bank Box North American
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Cast Iron "Uncle Sam" Toy Bank Mechanical Coin Bank with Americana Eagle Umbrella Piggy Bank Box. Uncle Sam Cast Iron Mechanical Bank Mid-20th Century Taiwan Reproduction of ...
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Mid-20th Century Taiwanese Folk Art Vintage Matchbox Holders

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Iron

Set of Two Danish Just Andersen Five-Leaf Clover Art Deco Pewter Candlesticks
By Just Andersen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two Danish Just Andersen five-leaf clover art deco pewter andle holders produced by Just Andersen A/S in the 1930´s. The candle holders are in good vintage condition and mark...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Matchbox Holders

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Metal, Pewter

Duck Piggy Bank
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a vintage silver tone bank in the shape of a duck. The piece is very cute with blue glass eyes The perfect Baby Gift or decorative piece for a Childs room or whimsical stated room,
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20th Century Vintage Matchbox Holders

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Silver

Duck Piggy Bank
Duck Piggy Bank
H 5.25 in W 5 in D 3 in
Black Forest Wood Carved Brienz Bear Statue Desktop Accessory German Antique
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic 1890s black forest Brienz wood carved desktop accessory in form of a Bear. Nice addition to your room or just for use it on your desk. Made of hand carved wood and glass eyes...
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1890s German Black Forest Vintage Matchbox Holders

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Wood

19th Century German Crested Tramp Art Mirror with Fretwork Detailing
Located in Hastings, GB
An incredibly rare and decorative mid-19th century German Tramp Art mirror, adorned with removable crest and stunning fretwork detailing throughout. This is an important example of N...
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1870s German Folk Art Vintage Matchbox Holders

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Boxwood

Empire State Building Souvenir Metal Money Box Piggy Bank Vintage, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous vintage metal money bank. Made of copper metal, this collectible bank, in the shape of New York’s Empire State Building, stands 7 5/8” tall. Nice addition to any collection,...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Matchbox Holders

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Metal

Early Pewter box by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
A lidded pewter box made by Just Andersen in the 1920s. A timeless piece with 100 years of stories. * A lidded pewter box with a wooden inner box. Originally cigarette box. * Desig...
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1920s Danish Vintage Matchbox Holders

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Pewter

Early Pewter box by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Early Pewter box by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
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H 1.97 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in
Rare Murano 1960s Alfredo Barbini 'Scavo' Glass Cylindrical Vase; Signed
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare and large-scaled Murano 1960s Alfredo Barbini 'scavo' glass cylindrical vase; etched signature 'Barbini Murano' on underside; the tall vase with acid etched 'scavo' surface in...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Matchbox Holders

Just Andersen Table Lamp, 1920s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
A table lamp by Just Andersen in great vintage condition. It is part of Just Andersens early work and true testament to his contribution to the Danish art deco movement in the 1920s....
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1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Matchbox Holders

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Metal

Just Andersen Table Lamp, 1920s, Denmark
Just Andersen Table Lamp, 1920s, Denmark
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H 21.26 in Dm 10.24 in
Georgian Rosewood Sewing Box by Leuchars of London
By Leuchars & Son
Located in Northampton, GB
Extensive Mother of Pearl Inlay From our Sewing Boxes collection, we are pleased to offer this Georgian Rosewood Sewing Box by Leuchars of London. The Sewing Box of rectangular shap...
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Early 19th Century British George IV Vintage Matchbox Holders

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Wood

Georgian Rosewood Sewing Box by Leuchars of London
Georgian Rosewood Sewing Box by Leuchars of London
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H 4.33 in W 9.84 in D 7.87 in
Rosenthal Lidded Jar / Jewelry Box, Hand-Painted with Pink Flowers
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rosenthal lidded jar / jewelry box, hand-painted. Hand-painted with pink flowers. Year 1891-1906. In perfect condition. Measures: 14 x 10 cm.
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Late 19th Century Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Matchbox Holders

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German 800 Silver Repousse Scenes Matchbox Holder
Located in Washington Depot, CT
German 800 silver matchbox holder. No monogram This sterling silver matchbox holder features a
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20th Century Vintage Matchbox Holders

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Silver

Just Andersen, Denmark. Art Deco Tin Candlestick, Matchbox Holder and Vases
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Just Andersen (1884-1943), Denmark. Art Deco tin candlestick, matchbox holder and two vases
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Matchbox Holders

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Tin

The cigar smoking set of His Royal Highness Kaiser Wilhelm II.
Located in London, GB
Emperor Friedrich III), with large matching matchbox holder en suite, similarly applied with 'W' and Royal
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20th Century German Vintage Matchbox Holders

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Silver, Vermeil, Bronze

20th Century Solid Silver Cigar Box & Match Box Holder, London, c.1947
By A. Wilcox 1
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Elegant mid-20th Century English solid silver cigar box and match box holder, beautiful and very
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20th Century British Vintage Matchbox Holders

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Silver

English Leather and Brass Cigarette and Matchbox Holder Case Set
Located in New York, NY
An English set of leather and brass cigarette and matchbox holder cases, circa mid-20th century
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Mid-20th Century English Modern Vintage Matchbox Holders

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Brass

Asprey Vintage Silver Chamberstick and Matchbox Holder, 1964
By Asprey International Limited
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine quality and heavily made silver Chamberstick and match holder standing raised on four
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Matchbox Holders

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Asprey Vintage Silver Chamberstick and Matchbox Holder, 1964
Asprey Vintage Silver Chamberstick and Matchbox Holder, 1964
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H 2.17 in W 1.68 in D 3.45 in
HERMES Vintage SMOKING SET Ashtrays Cigarette Holders Matchboxes w/ BOX
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
inches - 7 cm) - 4 cigarette holders/canisters (height: 2 inches -5,1 cm) - 2 matchbox holders
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1970s French Vintage Matchbox Holders

French Hotel Eden Rock Cap d' Antibes Porcelain Ashtray or Jewelry Dish
By Bauscher Weiden
Located in New York, NY
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Late 20th Century German Vintage Matchbox Holders

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Porcelain

Udall & Ballou Silver Enamel Sporting Dog Motif Match Holder Set
By Udall & Ballou
Located in New York, NY
matchbox holders crafted in silver. Nestled within the box are four breeds of sporting dog, three
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Matchbox Holders

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Silver

Vintage HERMES Cornucopia Match Holder
By Hermès
Located in Victoria, BC
Here is a wonderful vintage HERMES match holder in very good condition in chromed metal topped with
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1950s French Vintage Matchbox Holders

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Chrome

Vintage HERMES Cornucopia Match Holder
Vintage HERMES Cornucopia Match Holder
H 3.25 in W 2.5 in D 1.5 in
Bronze Matchbox Holder, Ploughman Working the Fields, 19th Century
Located in Budapest, HU
This patinated bronze cast depicts a ploughman working the fields, and it fits a matchbox perfectly
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Matchbox Holders

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Bronze

American Black Bell Hop Smoke Stand
Located in New York, NY
the matchbox holder.
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1930s American Vintage Matchbox Holders

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Iron

Hermes Sterling Silver Smoking Suite In Original Box
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
consisting of six matchbox holders, six ashtrays and six cigarette pots. Circa 1960.
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1960s French Vintage Matchbox Holders

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Sterling Silver

Three Astrological Bronze Boxes by E Dragsted
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Zodiac signs. The main box has the Dragsted mark. The two matchbox holders are unmarked. The main box
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20th Century Danish Vintage Matchbox Holders

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Bronze

Australian Art Deco Chrome & Black Bakelite Smoker's Table & Ashtray by Arrow
By Arrow Metal Products
Located in Port Hope, ON
affixed to the top is a chrome matchbox holder and a black Bakelite ring cigarette stubber. The base is
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1940s Australian Art Deco Vintage Matchbox Holders

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Chrome, Spelter

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Vintage Matchbox Holders For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of vintage matchbox holders available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct vintage matchbox holders — often made from metal, brass and silver — can elevate any home. Vintage matchbox holders have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage matchbox holders bearing Art Deco or mid-century modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Vintage matchbox holders have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Walter Bosse, A. Wilcox and Axel Salomonsen are consistently popular.

How Much are Vintage Matchbox Holders?

Vintage matchbox holders can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $560, while the lowest priced sells for $160 and the highest can go for as much as $2,461.
Questions About Vintage Matchbox Holders
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What vintage candle holders are called depends on their design. Narrow tall ones designed for tapers are candlesticks, while multi-armed taper holders are candelabra. Small holders are votive or tealight holders or cups depending on their dimensions. Find a selection of vintage candle holders on 1stDibs.