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Wood duck decorative box
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Wood duck decorative box
Category

1970s European Used Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Used Wood duck decorative box
Wood duck decorative box
H 7.88 in W 6.7 in D 13 in
Decorative Box in Malachite
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Decorative box in malachite.
Category

20th Century Congolese Baroque Revival Used Decorative Boxes

Materials

Malachite

Used Decorative Box in Malachite
Decorative Box in Malachite
H 1.58 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in
Beautiful Italian Decorative Box 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
beautiful Italian decorative box 1970s.  
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Vintage Italian Decorative Box 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Decorative Box 1950s: A beautiful and collectible decorative box from 1950s Italy
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Surrealist Style Carved Wood Decorative Box
By Salvador Dalí­, (after) Salvador Dali
Located in Houston, TX
Surrealist Style Carved Wood Decorative Box. This lovely decorative box is hand carved and quite
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Used  Surrealist Style Carved Wood Decorative Box
 Surrealist Style Carved Wood Decorative Box
H 10.75 in W 6.38 in D 4.75 in
Egyptian Revival Damascene Decorative Box
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This Egyptian Revival Damascene decorative box features a gold plate finish with hand etched
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Egyptian Revival Used Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Decorative Box 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vintage Italian decorative box from the 1970s is a stylish container originating from Italy
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Decorative Boxes

Materials

Plexiglass

Ceramic Sheet Music Form Decorative Box
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Ceramic bundled sheet music form decorative box.
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Italian Oversize Decorative Box 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian Oversize Decorative Box 1980s: A striking and sizable decorative box from 1980s
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Vintage Christofle Silver Plated Decorative Box
By Christofle
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Signed Vintage Christofle Silver Plated Decorative Box. Nicely cast with beautiful design. This
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Rectangular Moroccan Inlaid Decorative Box
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage rectangular Moroccan inlaid decorative box. This unusual Moroccan or Middle Eastern
Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Used Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Decorated Lacquer Decorative Box
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Chinese lacquer decorated decorative box. This Stunning Chinese export hand decorated
Category

1920s Chinese Export Used Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

1970s Faux Tortoise Decorative Box Hermes Style
By Hermès
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1970s Faux Tortoise Decorative Box Hermes Style
Category

1970s French Used Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lucite

Antique Oak Dutch 19th Century Decorative Box
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Antique decorative box. Striking Dutch design from the 19th century. Solid oak
Category

1820s Dutch Used Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak

Hans Hansen Decorative Box Produced in Denmark
By Hans Hansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare decorative box designed by Hans Hansen. Produced in Denmark.
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hans Hansen Decorative Box Produced in Denmark
By Hans Hansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare decorative box designed by Hans Hansen. Produced in Denmark.
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hand Painted Rajasthani Lacquer Decorative Box
By Mamluke
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. Great decorative box. Size is 9" x 5.5" x 2" height. Overall good condition. Great Islamic Art collector
Category

20th Century Indian Moorish Used Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese Cloisonne Decorative Box w/ Jade Panel
Located in New York, NY
Chinese cloisonne decorative box with jade panel and floral motifs, unmarked. Dealer: S138XX
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Used Decorative Boxes

Materials

Jade

Travertine Decorative Boxes by Cerri Nestore, Italy, 1970
By Cerri Nestore
Located in Conversano, IT
Travertine Decorative Boxes by Cerri Nestore, Italy 1970 Elegant set of 4 Decorative boxes in
Category

1970s Italian Used Decorative Boxes

Materials

Travertine

Carved Green Soapstone Elephant Motif Decorative Box
Located in Stamford, CT
1980s green carved soapstone decorative box. Carved elephant motif across the lid of the box. No
Category

1980s Indian Tribal Used Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone

Onyx Jewelry or Decorative Box
Located in New York, NY
A substantial Italian green onyx marble and gold gilt metal jewelry or decorative box, in the
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Used Decorative Boxes

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Metal

Onyx Jewelry or Decorative Box
Onyx Jewelry or Decorative Box
H 2.5 in W 8 in D 5.38 in
Rectangular Decorative Box with Lid and Circular Motifs
Located in Marbella, ES
Rectangular decorative box with lid and circular motifs.
Category

Late 20th Century European Used Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Lucite and Chrome Decorative Box, Italy, 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Oval decorative box made of acrylic glass and brass. Good condition, patina of time. Also perfect
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Decorative Boxes

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Italian Rectangular Decorative Box 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Vintage Italian Rectangular Decorative Box from the 1980s exudes Italian craftsmanship and
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Pair of Black and Clear Lucite Decorative Boxes
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 1970s modernist Lucite small decorative boxes with black acrylic bases and clear lids
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Used Decorative Boxes

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite

19th Century Hand Painted Tine Decorative Box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century hand painted tine decorative box circa 1860. Good quality Swedish tine box, used
Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Used Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pine

Oval Lucite and Brass Decorative Box, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Oval decorative box in lucite and brass. Good condition, patina of time. Perfect also for
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Mahogany and Chrome Modernist Decorative Box, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian mahogany and chrome modernist decorative box, 1970s. Long rectangular shape with
Category

1970s Italian Modern Used Decorative Boxes

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Italian Marble and Brass Decorative Box 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Vintage Italian Marble and Brass Decorative Box from the 1970s is a sophisticated piece of
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble, Brass

Japanese Cloisonne Detailed Antique Decorative Box Incredible Colors Design
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Japanese Cloisonne Detailed Antique decorative box with incredible colors detail and design. Most
Category

1910s Japanese Used Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Stoneware Sculptural decorative box by Pierre Baey, circa 1970
By Pierre Baey
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
A stoneware sculptural decorative box by Pierre Baey. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the
Category

20th Century French Beaux Arts Used Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 8 Original Old Wooden Decorative Boxes
Located in North York, ON
Set of 8 original old wooden decorative boxes, purchased in London England. Little information
Category

Early 20th Century English Industrial Used Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Maitland Smith Stone and Gemstone Decorative Box w Drawer
By Maitland Smith
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Unique Maitland Smith decorative box with sliding drawer. Beautiful stone work topped with an
Category

20th Century Post-Modern Used Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone

Vintage Italian Decorative Box by Gabriella Crespi 1980s
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Vintage Italian Decorative Box by Gabriella Crespi, dating back to the 1980s, exemplifies the
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Vintage Italian Decorative Box by Fontana Arte 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The "Vintage Italian Decorative Box by Fontana Arte, 1960s" is a captivating piece. Its silver lid
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Silver

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Decorative Box
By Cesani Virginio
Located in VALENZA, IT
Completely handmade solid sterling silver decorative box of oblique shape. The lower part of the
Category

1980s Italian Edwardian Used Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lucite and Silver Squared Italian Decorative Box, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing Lucite and silver squared decorative box. This item was designed in the 1970s. This piece
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Old World Antique Silver Metal Footed Decorative Box
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer an Old-World silver metal decorative box, circa the 1900s. The
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Revival Used Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Vintage Oval Italian Plexiglass and Brass Decorative Box 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Vintage Oval Italian Plexiglass and Brass Decorative Box from the 1980s is a captivating blend
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Pink Peach Mirrored Glass Decorative Box, France 1940s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely mirrored glass decorative box was crafted in the 1940s. The square design boasts pink
Category

1940s French Hollywood Regency Used Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass, Mirror

Vintage Italian Mother of Pearl and Chrome Decorative Box 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Certainly! The Vintage Italian Mother of Pearl and Chrome Decorative Box from the 1980s is a
Category

1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Decorative Boxes

Materials

Chrome

Chinese Burgundy and Gold Vine Design Painted Decorative Box
Located in New York, NY
Chinese wrapped decorative box with a burgundy base with muted metallic gold gourd and leaf pattern
Category

20th Century Chinese Export Used Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Bill Long Decorative Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Dark Rosewoo box with an integrated hand carved Tray. Great wood grain and Organic Form.  
Category

1970s American Used Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

Zebra Wood Decorative Box
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Small elegant jewelry zebra box with A Peso coin.
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Used Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Zebra Wood Decorative Box
Zebra Wood Decorative Box
H 2 in W 4.75 in D 4 in
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Decorative Box
By Ferrari Milano
Located in VALENZA, IT
Impressive decorative boxes made completely by hand. The shape of the box is round and low, called
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Other Used Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Karl Springer Style Copper and Leather Decorative Box
By Karl Springer
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Beautiful copper and leather wrapped decorative box in the manner of Karl Springer. Skeleton of
Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Used Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper

Decorative Box or Vase in Terracotta Africa 20th Century Brown Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Decorative Box or Vase in Terracotta Africa 20th Century Brown Color.
Category

20th Century Kenyan Brutalist Used Decorative Boxes

Materials

Terracotta, Rattan

1980s Hollywood Regency Maitland-Smith Tessellated Marble & Brass Decorative Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in St. Louis, MO
form decorative box with hinged lid and wood interior. In fine condition, unmarked, but guaranteed
Category

1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Used Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble, Brass

By Liwan's Janetti Firenze Silver and Glass Italian Decorative Box, 1970s
By Janetti
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible decorative box in laminated silver and mid-century glass. By Liwan's of Rome for Maison
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Brass

Large Decorative Box, in Wood, England, 20th Century Fruits Decor
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This large box is a jewelry box or a decorative box. It was made in the 20th century, in England
Category

20th Century English French Provincial Used Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Christian Dior for Dior Hone Silver Plate Decorative Box Pumpkin Design, 1970s
By Christian Dior, Dior Home
Located in Naples, IT
Elegant decorative box in the shape of a pumpkin designed by Christian Dior for his 1970s Home
Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Used Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Midcentury Benaglia Silver Plate Italian Decorative Box for Cleto Munari, 1970s
By Cleto Munari
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant box midcentury silver plate decorative box. This wonderful piece was designed in Italy
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Silver

Bone Decorative Box with Steel Horn Handle
Located in New York, NY
Square decorative box made out of Horn with a steel Horn handle. Interior made of wood with square
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Used Decorative Boxes

Materials

Steel

Brass and Cork Decorative Box by Gabriella Crespi, circa 1970, Italy
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Girona, Spain
Brass and cork decorative box by Gabriella Crespi Brass and cork. Signed circa 1970, Italy Very
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Vintage Decorative Box Made From Tessellated Stone and Bronze
By Karl Springer
Located in Boynton Beach, FL
Stylish decorative box. Made from tessellated stone and bronze. Spherical in design with a lid
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Used Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone, Brass, Bronze

Decorative Box in Quartz Crystal, Brass, and Oak Wood, Brazil
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage Hollywood Regency style decorative box in white oakwood with a satin brass metal lid. The
Category

Early 2000s Brazilian Organic Modern Used Decorative Boxes

Materials

Quartz, Brass

Enrique Garcel Colombian Tessellated Horn and Brass Decorative Box, 1980s
By Enrique Garcel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One absolutely gorgeous decorative box by Enrique Garcel 1980s. In two tone tessellated horn and
Category

1980s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Used Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Oriental Papier-Mâché Decorative Box Painted on the Outside and Lacquered Inside
Located in Marbella, ES
Oriental Papier-Mâché Decorative Box Painted on the Outside and Lacquered Inside
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Used Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Chinese Qing Dynasty Early 20th Century Decorative Box with Dovetail Joints
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period decorative box from the early 20th century with dovetail construction
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Used Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Chinoiserie Famille Rose Decorative Box with Birds Flora and Fauna
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful vintage decorated Famille Rose ceramic decorative box, Chinese Export/Chinoiserie style
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Used Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

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Used Decorative Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of used decorative boxes available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, all used decorative boxes available were constructed with great care. Used decorative boxes have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Used decorative boxes bearing Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many used decorative boxes are appealing in their simplicity, but Maitland Smith, Line Vautrin and Limoges produced popular used decorative boxes that are worth a look.

How Much are Used Decorative Boxes?

Prices for used decorative boxes start at $15 and top out at $248,500 with the average selling for $1,104.

Finding the Right decorative-objects for You

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation. Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.

Questions About Used Decorative Boxes
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can use a wide range of items as a keepsake box. Decorative boxes made of wood, metal, bone, brass and other materials can all hold keepsakes. The size of what you wish to store will help to determine which box is right for your needs. If you plan to stow delicate items inside, consider a box with velvet or satin lining. You'll find a variety of keepsake boxes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An octagon box was a small ornamental box designed to hold trinkets and jewelry. It’s primary use is storage and functionality. You’ll find a variety of antique and contemporary octagon boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A snuff box is a small, decorated box used to store snuff ( scented, powdered tobacco). Snuff boxes come in two sizes: small pocket boxes and larger communal boxes for use at the table. Pocket boxes are often designed to retain a little amount of snuff for immediate use and are designed to hold a day or two's worth of snuff. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage snuff boxes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A vinaigrette box was an ornate box with a decorative interior grille, and was used to house a sponge soaked in aromatic vinegars. You can shop a collection of vinaigrette boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A patch box is a small decorative storage container made out of wood, porcelain, metal or another material. When first made during the 18th century, patch boxes held beauty patches used to cover acne breakouts and other skin imperfections. Today, people use them as small keepsake boxes and decorative objects. On 1stDibs, shop a range of patch boxes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Hat boxes rose to prominence in the 1800s, and they continue to be used today for storing and transporting important headwear. Shop a large collection of vintage and contemporary hat boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, although whether or not a cigar box can be used as a humidor depends on its design. Only cigar boxes that seal well and are crafted entirely out of wood and lined with cedar should be used as humidors. You will also need to add a humidification device to the box to preserve the freshness of your cigars. On 1stDibs, find a collection of humidors.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A dough box table, also known as a bread table, was designed for making bread. The dough is placed in the wooden box to allow it to rise, then when the dough is ready to be kneaded, it can be finished on the flat top. Shop a collection of vintage dough box tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Cartier typically uses red boxes. Older pieces came in dark burgundy boxes with gold trim and lettering. Today, Cartier boxes are a brighter deep red color, but still show the brand name in gold foil. Shop a variety of Cartier jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Omega started using wooden boxes in 1999. Originally, only the luxury watchmaker's Co-Axial timepieces came in the packaging. In 2015, Omega began presenting Seamaster and Aqua Terra Series watches in wood boxes as well. Shop a large collection of Omega watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Louis Vuitton stopped using brown boxes in 2016. At that time, the brand began packaging handbags and accessories in saffron yellow boxes with cobalt blue ribbons and handles. Shop a collection of Louis Vuitton from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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