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An important Art Deco Jewellery Box on Legs in burlwood, France, circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
Important and precious French Art Deco jewelry box on legs, circa 1930s. Superb quality, Exotic
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20th Century French Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Huge Folk/Tramp Art Side/End Table Box on Legs
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
cigar boxes to carve into decorative and/or useful pieces. This box is in nice vintage condition but it
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Pennsylvania Sponge Decorated Box On Later Stand
Located in Essex, MA
painted wood base with square section legs and H form stretchers.
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Antique 1840s American Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pine

Pennsylvania Sponge Decorated Box On Later Stand
Pennsylvania Sponge Decorated Box On Later Stand
H 26.13 in W 16.75 in D 13.75 in
English Mahogany Box on Stand, Early 20th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
brass corners. The base with turned legs and a single drawer. The box lifts out of the base. Measures
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Mid 20th century birch tambour sewing box on stand
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
being fitted with 3 partitions. Standing on 4 tapered legs. This piece has been completely re-polished
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Birch

Rustic English 1900s Pine Box on Straight Legs with Weathered Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rustic English pine box on legs from the early 20th century, with brass escutcheon. Created in
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Early 20th Century French Rustic Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

English Press Minted Brass Pub/Tavern Scene Wood Kindling Storage Box on Stand
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
Here is a decorative and functional pressed brass lift lid box with a zinc liner and an iron base
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Mid-20th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Iron

William & Mary Oyster Veneered Walnut Glove Box on Stand - U.K. - Circa 1690
Located in Chatham, ON
Rare William and Mary walnut glove box on later stand - exceptional quality with aged patina
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Antique Late 17th Century British William and Mary Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Regency Leather Faux Book Box on Painted Stand or End Table, English, circa 1830
Located in San Francisco, CA
Leather four volume faux book box on painted pine stand with turned legs. Interior of the box lined
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

French Victorian Bronze Portrait Box
Located in New York, NY
French Victorian bronze and glass bottom box on four legs with small gallery top and round
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

French Victorian Bronze Portrait Box
French Victorian Bronze Portrait Box
H 3.5 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Sèvres Style Porcelain Mounted Jewellery Box on Stand Attributed to Giroux
By Alphonse Giroux et Cie
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine transitional style gilt-bronze and Sèvres style porcelain mounted Jewelry box on stand
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Birdseye Maple and Mahogany Jewelry Box
By Craftsman Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jewelry chest beautifully crafted with birdseye maple drawers and a mahogany frame. The box
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Mahogany

Curt Schlevogt Glass Box Around 1930s
By Curt Schlevogt
Located in Wien, AT
Curt Schlevogt glass box around 1930s Shows a nude women on top. On the right side where the leg
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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass

Curt Schlevogt Glass Box Around 1930s
Curt Schlevogt Glass Box Around 1930s
H 2.37 in W 5.52 in D 3.94 in
19th Century Buddha Box Stand Table
Located in New York, NY
Triangular shape box stand table set on legs carved as Naga's and painted. Naga's are often represented as
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Antique 1890s Thai Rustic Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Indian Etched Brass Vanity Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
supported by two back legs. The tiered box is clasped together with a forward facing latch and topped with a
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Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Indian Etched Brass Vanity Box, c. 1900
Indian Etched Brass Vanity Box, c. 1900
H 5.75 in W 7.25 in D 5.25 in
1920s Domed Top Leaded Amber Glass Box
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1920s Domed Top Leaded Amber Glass Box This unique stained glass box featured a gracious domed top
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Vintage 1920s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique Country French Walnut Pannetiere ~ Bread Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Walnut Pannetiere ~ Bread Box is a splendid relic from a bygone era! The
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes

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Steel

19th Century Petite Italian Wooden Spirit Barrel with Carved Scrolling Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small Italian wooden spirit barrel from the 19th century (or earlier) with carved scrolling feet, painted heralding shield on the belly and nice patina. Immerse yourself in the ric...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Unusual Michael Elkan Studio Box Birdseye Burl
By Michael Elkan
Located in New York, NY
Unusual tall form on arched leg base, with removable top. Fine original condition, studio made
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Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Boxes

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Burl, Wood

Silver Salt Box, Lizasoain, Spain, Madrid, 1768
By Spanish Manufactory
Located in Madrid, ES
spice rack in its color with a frustoconical body, sinuous lower edge that rests on scrolled legs
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Antique 1760s Spanish Neoclassical Decorative Boxes

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Silver

Pair of Painted Decorative Ceramic Boxes Tripod Eggs
Located in Sofia, BG
Pair of small painted ceramic egg boxes raised on tripod legs. France, circa 2000.
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Early 2000s French Decorative Boxes

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Ceramic

Antique Rajasthani Footed Chest Box India 1900's
Located in North Hollywood, CA
storage. This large wooden box is the perfect storage piece as it stands on rounded legs and is accented
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Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Art Nouveau Seabed Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, US
Daguet’s beautifully patinated cash box is a rich textural and colorful tour de force. So much more
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

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Copper, Steel

Red 1980s Lacquered Box by Hollis Fingold, Signed USA
By Hollis Fingold
Located in Chicago, IL
boxes appear to hover on their four pointy legs, with lid handles resembling punk hairdos. They are
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Memphis Handmade Trinket Box: Striking Woodwork, Postmodern Design Collectible
Located in Chicago, IL
perspectives, reminiscent of the iconic work of renowned architect Mario Botta. The box has three legs
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Boxes

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Wood, Ash, Maple, Walnut

Hallmarked Silver Plated Keepsake Box, Sheffield, UK, circa 1900
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
new styles of trinket box. These included small circular or oblong boxes that stood on cabriole legs
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Antique Early 1900s English Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Hallmarked Silver Plated Keepsake Box, Sheffield, Uk, Circa 1900
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Offered is a stunning Sheffield silver keepsake box dating to 1900, with associated hallmark. This
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Antique Early 1900s British Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Victor Mayer, Modern Faberge 18ct Gold Pill Box & Stand
By Fabergé
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
four leg stand. The rectangular box has a hinged cover decorated with green guilloche enamels overlaid
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20th Century Russian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

Victor Mayer, Modern Faberge 18ct Gold Pill Box & Stand
Victor Mayer, Modern Faberge 18ct Gold Pill Box & Stand
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H 1.28 in W 2.07 in D 1.58 in
French Wood Jewelry Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful antique jewelry box in original wood finish, metal hardware and round legs. Great metal
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Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Jewelry Boxes

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Wood

French Wood Jewelry Box
French Wood Jewelry Box
H 6.25 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 in
Confetti, 1980s Lacquered Jewelry Box by Hollis Fingold, Signed USA
By Hollis Fingold
Located in Chicago, IL
Confetti Lacquered box handmade in the 1980s by Hollis Fingold at Radar Design in Denver, Colorado
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Oggetti Tessellated Coconut Shell Lidded Box with Bronze Mounts, 1990s
By Oggetti
Located in Miami, FL
Oggetti Tessellated Coconut Shell Lidded Box with Bronze Mounts, 1990s Offered for sale is an
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Late 20th Century Philippine Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Napoleon III Writing Slope or Box, Marquetry, France, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Napoleon III box. Marquetry. France, 19th century. Rectangular wooden box with a flat top and
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Other

Vintage Faux Croc Tin Box for Cote D'or Chocolate
Located in Antwerp, BE
Faux croc box made of metal or tin. This storage tin, gift tin was made for the Belgian Chocolate
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tin

Pair Antique French Provincial Carved Walnut Kitchen Salt Flour Boxes Fariniere
Located in Portland, OR
wheatsheaves tied with a bow. Both boxes are raised on curled cabriole legs and terminate to zoomorphic hoof
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Antique 1870s French French Provincial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Japanese Contemporary Blue Purple Gold Porcelain Box by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary museum quality signed Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain box in an elegant
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Decorative Boxes

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Gold

1980s Lacquered Box by Hollis Fingold, Pink & Black, Handmade, Signed USA
By Hollis Fingold
Located in Chicago, IL
Large Lacquered box handmade in the 1980s by Hollis Fingold at Radar Design in Denver, Colorado
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Pink Flamingo, 1980s Lacquered Jewelry Box by Hollis Fingold, Signed USA
By Hollis Fingold
Located in Chicago, IL
Pink Flamingo Lacquered box handmade in the 1980s by Hollis Fingold at Radar Design in Denver
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

1980s Lacquered Box by Hollis Fingold, Checkerboard & Neon Pink, Signed USA
By Hollis Fingold
Located in Chicago, IL
alien pets, Hollis Fingold's boxes appear to hover on their four pointy legs, with lid handles
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Dutch silver lidded box with 17th century scenes by Jan Steen
Located in Delft, NL
round lid, raised on four legs of dolphins. The box decorated in high relief with scenes of the 17th
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Early 20th Century Dutch Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Important Renaissance Medical Box Spanish or Italian Workshop, Around 1550
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Renaissance Medical Box. Spanish Or Italian Workshop, Around 1550 Renaissance Medical
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Antique 16th Century Spanish Baroque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Vintage Rose Chintz Egg Shaped Ceramic Trinket Box with Hinged Lid
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
ceramic egg (Trinket Box) stands on shaped legs, it is decorated with roses in pink and yellow The box is
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20th Century Adam Style Decorative Boxes

Vintage Rose Chintz Egg Shaped Ceramic Trinket Box with Hinged Lid
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
ceramic egg (Trinket Box) stands on shaped legs, it is decorated with red Chintz style roses The box is
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Late 20th Century British Colonial Decorative Boxes

Pop Art Large 1980s Lacquered Box by Hollis Fingold, Handmade, Signed USA
By Hollis Fingold
Located in Chicago, IL
Fingold's boxes appear to hover on their four pointy legs, with lid handles resembling punk hairdos. They
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Large 80s Lacquered Box by Hollis Fingold, Checkerboard & Neon Pink, Signed USA
By Hollis Fingold
Located in Chicago, IL
Fingold's boxes appear to hover on their four pointy legs, with lid handles resembling punk hairdos. They
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Pop Art Large 1980s Lacquered Box by Hollis Fingold, Handmade, Signed USA
By Hollis Fingold
Located in Chicago, IL
Large Pop Art Lacquered box handmade in the 1980s by Hollis Fingold at Radar Design in Denver
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Marquetry Box, lemon tree wood, palo santo, rosewood, mahogany. 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Box with marquetry decorations. Lemongrass, rosewood, palorosa, mahogany wood. XIX century
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Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Spanish Hand Painted Domed Wedding Box with Floral Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautifully executed antique wedding trunk was crafted in Spain, circa 1920. The colorful box
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Early 20th Century Spanish Country Decorative Boxes

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Wood, Paint

Limoges France Hand Painted Dresser With Hat & Music Book Porcelain Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Collectible and very unique, Limoges porcelain miniature trinket box is handmade and hand painted
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Meiji Period Hokai Lidded Box with Brass Accents and Original Rope
Located in Yonkers, NY
. Splaying legs with delicate brass feet raise the box, adding a touch of elegance and drawing attention to
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Vintage Hand Painted Folk Art Decorative Wood Box, Trunk or Stool in Pink
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
back is a hand-painted striped floral motif of tulips in pink with green leaves. The box has four legs
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20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paint

Louis XV Style French Farinerio Flour Boxes with Carved Floral Décor, Sold Each
Located in Atlanta, GA
Two French Louis XV style walnut farinerio flour boxes from the 19th century with carved floral
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

French Art Nouveau bombé jewelry box
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Exceptional jewelry box created in France from the late 19th century, it is a true work of art from
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Antique Late 19th Century Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bronze

French Art Nouveau bombé jewelry box
French Art Nouveau bombé jewelry box
H 8.27 in W 8.27 in D 5.52 in
A 19th C. French Dore Bronze Mounted White Opaline Egg Form Covered Nesting Box
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
Nesting Box. The intricate craftsmanship of this piece is a harmonious blend of white opaline glass
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes

Materials

Opaline Glass

1880s Oversized Victorian Carved Wood Jewelry Box
Located in Tarrytown, NY
, carved legs. The flower carvings are different on each side of the box Interior compartments lined in
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Silver Plated Keepsake Box, Early 20th Century
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
boxes that stood on cabriole legs. These often featured lids made of tortoiseshell or other luxurious
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Antique Early 1900s English Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver

Two Russian Silver Gilt and Cloisonné Enamel Eggs on Stands
Located in London, GB
. Of a flowing design, the legs curve inwards while the top is flower-shaped making the eggs appear as
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20th Century Russian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Novelty Antique English Sterling Silver Jewelry Box, 1921
By A&J Zimmerman Ltd.
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderfully handsome and unusual jewelry box in the form of a bow fronted drawers on legs or a
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Novelty Antique English Sterling Silver Jewelry Box, 1921
Novelty Antique English Sterling Silver Jewelry Box, 1921
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H 2.25 in W 3.75 in D 3 in
17th Century William and Mary Rosewood Coffre Fort on Stand, Secret Compartments
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
slide out the left and right verticle pieces which reveal oak boxes on each side and you will note a
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Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Louis XVI Style Casket on Stand
Located in London, GB
, fluted legs connected by a curving X-form stretcher. In the centre of this stretcher is an ormolu urn
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Beautiful Walnut Jewelry Box from the 19th Century with Floral Decorations
Located in Opole, PL
antique jewelry box with a beautiful floral decoration on the lid. The whole is supported on four legs
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Antique Late 19th Century European Jewelry Boxes

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Walnut

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Box On Legs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of box on legs available for sale. The range of distinct box on legs — often made from wood, rosewood and bone — can elevate any home. Box on legs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of box on legs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern box on legs are of considerable interest. Louis Majorelle produced beautiful box on legs that are worth considering.

How Much are Box On Legs?

Prices for box on legs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, box on legs begin at $795 and can go as high as $18,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,300.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 21, 2019

    A cabriole leg is a is a type of leg used in Chippendale and Queen Anne furniture whose form is composed of two arcs: one at the top curving  outward, and another at the bottom curving inward.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The cabriole leg was introduced during the 18th century. It first appeared on chairs, tables and case goods produced during the Louis XV period in France. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique cabriole leg furniture from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Cabriole leg furniture is a chair, table or case good with a certain leg style called a cabriole. Its design starts with a convex curve and then continues with a concave curve. Normally, the width of the leg grows smaller from the top to the foot. Find a collection of cabriole leg furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bobbin turned legs, sometimes called spool furniture, feature lathe-turned ornamental knobs that looked like bobbins or spools. Picture a series of circles or knots placed upon one another to form a leg. This was very popular on furniture from the late 17th century. Shop a collection of 17th century furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A gateleg table is a form of furniture that dates back to the 16th century in England. When not in use, the tabletop has a fixed section and one or two hinged leaves that fold down beneath the fixed section and hang vertically. Shop a range of antique, vintage and made-to-order gateleg tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The legs on a table are referred to as table legs, but they may go by a different name that distinguishes the shape of the leg. Some common table leg shapes include square, fluted, shaker, hairpin and spiral, but there are many more different types. Shop a collection of vintage and new tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The cabriole leg has a long history of use by ancient Greeks and Chinese but only arrived in Europe in the early 18th century. The design, which resembles animal legs, is characteristic of Chippendale and Queen Anne furniture in England and of Louis XV furniture in France. On 1stDibs, find a selection of cabriole-leg furniture from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There are many reasons a bathroom vanity might have legs. This includes because the european style had legs for moving the furniture around. They also help make the furniture look more custom.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    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.
  • 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.
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    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.