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Karl Springer Lidded Box with Artisan Lacquered Exterior 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Exquisitely hand-lacquered lidded box with wood motif exterior and interior covered in beige suede
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Suede, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage Norwegian Wood.chest With Hand Painted Floral Motif
Located in Seattle, WA
Intricate Detailing of Flowers and Letter Markings as Pictured. Features a Small Compartment inside.
Dimensions. 9 W ; 5 D ; 6 H
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Rectangular Carved Wood Bird Motif Box with Hinged Lid and Batik Interior
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful rectangular Sumatra hinged box with a Phoenix bird motif. An excellent piece to display
Category
20th Century Indonesian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Paint
Vintage Handcrafted and Carved Wood Box House Motif, Trinket Box, Keepsake Box
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage handmade beautifully carved wooden trinket box, jewelry box or keepsake box.
Depicting a village scene with Houses & Palm Trees.
Folk Art handmade in South America. No make...
Category
Mid-20th Century Peruvian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Vintage Handcrafted and Carved Wood Box Leaf Motif, Jewelry Box, Keepsake Box
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage handmade beautifully carved wooden box, jewelry box or keepsake box.
The Inside has 2 compartments which measure 3.38 x 3.38 inches.
No makers mark.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Anglo-Indian Inlaid Elephant Motif Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Anglo-Indian inlaid box with elephant motif (circa 1920s).
Dimensions:
14"H x 19.5"W x 13"D.
Category
Vintage 1920s Indian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
American Treen Apple Motif Tea Caddy, 1900s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
American Treen Apple Motif Tea Caddy, 1900s
American Treen apple motif tea caddy dating circa
Category
Early 20th Century American Tea Caddies
Materials
Wood
Decorative Mughal Motif Box with Hinged Lid
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful Mughal motif wood box with a hinged lid. This lovely box will be a great way to hold
Category
20th Century Indian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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 Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Vintage Jewelry Box in Blue Textile With Floral Motifs
Located in Grythyttan, SE
A vintage jewelry box in blue textile with floral motifs.
Probably made in Sweden in the mid to
Category
20th Century Swedish Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Textile, Wood
Antique Black Lacquer Round Container with Painted Floral Motifs
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique black lacquer container with painted floral motifs used to store hats and personal
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Paint
Beautifully Colored Decoupage Box with 17th Century Design Motif
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Beautifully colored decoupage box with 17th century design motif. France, Circa 19th century.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Japanese Storage Box With Hidden Compartments and Crane Motif.
Located in Seattle, WA
This beautiful piece is covered in crane images, even the inside of the drawers have them. Two compartments for drawers, one revealed through a hinge door and the other through slidi...
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Italian Pietra Dura 'Aces High' Gambling Motif Mahogany Table Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Pietra Dura 'Aces High' Gambling Motif Mahogany Table Box
An exquisite example of Italian
Category
20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Marble
18th Century Swiss Hand Painted Wooden Box with Vegetable Motifs
Located in Marbella, ES
Late 18th century northern Switzerland wooden box with hand painted vegetable motifs.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swiss Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Antique Document Wooden Box with Incised Diamond Motifs and Wave Patterns
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian wooden document box from the 19th century with incised diamond motifs and wave
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Antique Document Box with Incised Concentric Motifs and Partial Opening Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian wooden document box from the 19th century with incised concentric circle motifs, metal
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Wedding Box with Carved Handle, Animals and Foliage Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
and foliage motifs. Born in China during the early years of the 20th century, this charming wedding
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Indian Antique Wooden Dowry Box with Geometric Motifs and Weathered Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
geometric diamond and rosette motifs, and presenting a central handle. The front lifts up to reveal a
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Chinese Vintage Red Lacquered Box with Golden Motifs and Bronze Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage red lacquered box from the mid-20th century with golden motifs. Created in China
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Lacquer
Materials
Wood
Chinese Gold and Black Painted Cherry Blossom Motif Decorative Box
Located in New York, NY
Chinese large decorative wooden box with gold cherry blossom design on top and sides against a black background, with a hinged lid, and small hidden feet.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Fine French Sterling Art Deco Ram Motif Square Table Box, Circa 1925
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine French Sterling Art Deco Ram Motif Square Table Box, Circa 1925
French Silver hallmark
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rustic Indian Antique Food Box with Pierced Star Motifs and Bracketed Plinth
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian antique open food box with pierced star motifs and bracketed plinth. Crafted in India
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
H 14.5 in W 31 in D 22 in
Red Lacquered Chinese Blanket Chest with Gilt Motifs and Guardian Lions
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese red lacquered blanket chest from the 20th century, with gilt décor depicting guardian lions, flowers, scrolling clouds and scholar objects, as well as yellow fabric lining ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests
Materials
Iron
19th century Biedermeier Walnut Root Slant Top Letter Box Inlaid Bird Motif
Located in Savannah, GA
vine motif. Beautiful exotic woods with inlay and ebony accents. The interior is divided into three
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
H 10.75 in W 15.75 in D 10.75 in
Rustic Indian 19th Century Wooden Box with Iron Details and Incised Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
and incised motifs. Created in India during the 19th century, this wooden box features a rectangular
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Iron
Rustic Indian 19th Century Compartmented Box with Iron Details and Carved Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
and carved motifs. Created in India during the 19th century, this wooden box features a rectangular
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Iron
H 6.5 in W 14 in D 12 in
Early 20th Century Spanish Hand Painted Domed Wedding Box with Floral Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
cabinet is decorated with hand painted floral and leaf motifs scattered on all four sides including on the
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Country Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Paint
H 16.5 in W 25.25 in D 15 in
Antique Thai Rustic Wooden Betel Nut Box with Carved Décor and Pierced Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
motifs. We have more boxes available, see image 3 to view two other boxes that would work well as a part
Category
Early 20th Century Thai Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
H 11 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in
19th Century French Repousse Brass Clad Coal Bin on Casters with Hunt Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
decorated with repousse hunting motifs on the sides, a Musketeer figure in uniform on the front door and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Vintage Burl Wood Small Rectangular Hinged Lidded Box
Located in Amityville, NY
A small vintage rectangular lidded box with multiple species of wood. Primarily in a darker wood
Category
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
Carved Golden Rococo Wood Chest, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
18th century chest. Carved and gilded wood.
18th century vault with a still Baroque structure, with
Category
Antique 18th Century European Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Arts and Crafts Style Copper Box with Acid Etched Leaf Motifs on Brass Claw Feet
Located in Lisse, NL
Aesthetically beautiful and highly practical copper metal box.
This 1930s thick copper box clearly is the work of a true artisan of that era. To us, it came to no surprise that it i...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Copper
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H 3.93 in W 9.05 in D 5.9 in
French 19th Century Cherry and Brass Glove Box with Low-Relief Carved Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
cherry glove box. Carved from rich, warm cherry wood, its rectangular form emanates understated
Category
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
H 3.25 in W 11.75 in D 4.5 in
Art Deco Disko Metal Cigar Box with Motif' by N. Dam Ravn, Denmark, 1930s
By N. Dam Ravn
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Beautiful Disko metal cigar box with cedar wood interior. It was designed by Danish sculptor N. Dam
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Indochinese Box in Wood and Mother of Pearl circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Nice wooden and mother-of-pearl box from the 1900s. The mother-of-pearl inlays form plant motifs
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Asian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Paolo De Poli Wood and Enamel Box, Italy 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Paolo De Poli
Located in Atlanta, GA
design is commonly attributed to Gio Ponti. The flat rectangular shape with a wood base has an enamel-on
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Copper, Enamel
1890s Louis Philippe Brown and Green Lacquered Wood Sicilian Box
Located in Catania, Sicilia
This wood Sicilian box is a unique and culturally rich artifact, combining elements of 19th-century
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Sicilian Louis Philippe Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Antique South Asian Colonial Carved Camphor Wood Table Box / Jewelry Casket
Located in Forney, TX
(Colonial rule of India), featuring intricately carved floral and foliate motifs throughout, hand-crafted of
Category
Early 20th Century South Asian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wood
H 15.75 in W 17 in D 13 in
Hand Carved Brown Rectangular Wood Eagle Puzzle Box with Hidden Key Compartment
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large wooden hand-carved puzzle box with an eagle motif. This large box is created from wood and
Category
20th Century American Native American Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
H 5.25 in W 10 in D 6.5 in
Mid 20th Century Anglo Indian Carved Wood Jewelry Box Kashmir India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage hand carved wood jewelry trinket storage box with brass inlaid.
Hand-carved large wooden
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass
Old Chinese Lacquered Fabric over Wood Box with Calligraphy and Iron Braces
Located in Yonkers, NY
An old Chinese lacquered fabric over wood lidded box with hand-painted calligraphy and iron braces
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 7 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
19C Anglo Ceylonese Specimen Wood Trinket Box
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A BEAUTIFUL and RARE 19C Anglo Ceylonese Specimen Wood Trinket Box.
Made in ‘Galle
Category
Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Bone, Hardwood, Ebony, Sandalwood
French Louis XIV Messenger Box Leather Wrapped Wood - France - 17th 18th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Rare Louis XIV period messenger box, Late 17th Early 18th century, in wood sheathed in black-tinted
Category
Antique Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 6.5 in W 9.06 in D 9.45 in
Late Qing Dynasty Wood and Brass Lidded Box with Lateral Handles
Located in Yonkers, NY
fruit motifs, not only ensures the safety of the box's contents but also adds a unique artistic element
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Vintage Hand Painted Folk Art Decorative Wood Box, Trunk or Stool in Pink
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A decorative folk art hand-painted wood box with a hinged lid. A fabulous little box perfect for
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Paint
Chinese Qing Period Huanghuali Wood and Bronze Box
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese Huanghuali wood box decorated with bronze mountings and motifs of bats, fish and moths
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Moroccan Dowry Box Inlaid with White Camel Bone Rectangular Carved Wood Trunk
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
arabesque motifs.
Syrian, Turkish wooden jewelry box inlaid with mother-of-pearl, camel bone, wood and
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
H 11 in W 22 in D 13.5 in
Small Gilded Box Engraved and Painted Wood Venice Italy XVI C. Belloni family
Located in Milano, IT
branches are twisted; in the central reserve a quatrefoil motif with flowers and crosses on the sides
Category
Antique 16th Century Italian Other Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
H 11.03 in W 22.05 in D 9.85 in
Moorish Spain Arch Top Wood Inaid Marquetry Jewelry Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moorish Spain Arch Top Intricate detailed wood inlaid Marquetry Jewelry box.
An Hispano Moresque
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Moorish Decorative Boxes
Materials
Fruitwood
A 1930's French Gilt Lacquered Wood Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Platinum Painted Box
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
A 1930's French Gilt Lacquered Wood Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Platinum Painted Box, Attributed to
Category
Vintage 1930s Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
H 20 in W 16 in D 12 in
Pair Signed Erhard Sohne Trinket Casket Box Casket Original Keys Brass Wood 1900
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
boxes / jewelry caskets with amazing inlaid wood veneer and patinated brass showing fruit baskets and
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
H 1.78 in W 3.94 in D 2.76 in
Italian 19th Century Renaissance Style Wood Lacquer and Painted Gesso Lidded Box
Located in Firenze, IT
, leaf motifs, acanthus leaves and naturalistic elements are handmade with lacquered plaster. Low relief
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Gesso, Plaster, Wood
H 9.85 in W 13.78 in D 7.88 in
20th Century Leather/Wood Studded Metal Trunk/Side Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Handsome leather studded trunk with antique brass nailheads in a lovely motif. Works well as a
Category
20th Century American Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Unusual Carved Walnut Wood Inkwell from France, Circa 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
motifs. A flip-top lid adorned with a pair of bas relief flowers tops the central pen box, whose frontage
Category
Antique 1880s French Inkwells
Materials
Walnut
1890s Louis Philippe Red and Blue Lacquered Wood Sicilian Box
Located in Catania, Sicilia
This wood Sicilian box is a unique and culturally rich artifact, combining elements of 19th-century
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Sicilian Louis Philippe Decorative Boxes
Materials
Fruitwood, Lacquer
1870s Louis Philippe Orange and Blue Lacquered Wood Sicilian Box
Located in Catania, Sicilia
This wood Sicilian box is a unique and culturally rich artifact, combining elements of 19th-century
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Sicilian Louis Philippe Decorative Boxes
Materials
Fruitwood, Lacquer
Antique Ladies Vanity Box, Italian, Olive Wood, Keepsake, Jewellery, Sorrento
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ladies vanity box. An Italian, olive wood keepsake or jewellery box, dating to
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Edwardian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Olive
H 4.34 in W 0.99 in D 5.12 in
Hand-Painted Wood Small Coffer with Eagles and Iron Hardware
By Alfonso Marina
Located in Bosques de las Lomas, MX
Hispanic motifs, all in shades of green.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Decorative Boxes
Materials
Iron
1870s Louis Philippe Light Blue and Brown Lacquered Wood Sicilian Box
Located in Catania, Sicilia
This lacquered wood Sicilian box is a unique and culturally rich artifact, combining elements of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Decorative Boxes
Materials
Fruitwood, Lacquer
H 7.88 in W 17.72 in D 11.82 in
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Wood Motifs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of wood motifs available for sale. Frequently made of wood, metal and paint, all wood motifs available were constructed with great care. Wood motifs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern and Arts and Crafts wood motifs are consistently popular styles. If space is limited, there are small wood motifs measuring 5.5 inches across. Fornasetti and Piero Fornasetti each produced beautiful wood motifs that are worth considering.
How Much are Wood Motifs?
Wood motifs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,385, while the lowest priced sells for $325 and the highest can go for as much as $10,650.
Finding the Right Boxes for You
From mere trinkets to useful receptacles that serve a distinct purpose, antique boxes as decorative objects have come in many forms over the years. No matter what they’re made of or where they end up in your home, decorative boxes add both style and storage to your space.
The decorative box that is likely most common is the jewelry box. These boxes were originally known as jewel caskets and were in common use in Ancient Egypt, as most Egyptians wore some sort of jewelry. A portable jewelry box, in its original intended use, was integral to keeping your jewelry safe and secure. This accessory has transformed in size, shape and appearance over the years. Initially it was common for a jewelry box to bear intricate ornamentation. Whether they’re mid-century modern works of marble and brass or feature playful Art Deco–style geometric decor, jewelry boxes boast real staying power.
Snuff boxes began to soar in popularity during the 17th century (and were commonplace in European homes by the mid-19th century). The boxes, some hand-painted with landscape scenes, some made from gold, porcelain or stone, contained a small amount of tobacco, which users would sniff, or “snuff,” throughout the day. Some particularly ornamental snuff boxes featured enameled designs or were set with precious gems and were given as gifts or party favors, particularly at the coronation of royalty or other lavish events.
Whether you’re organizing important mail in the foyer or tucking away medications in your bathroom, antique boxes — be they metal tea caddies, sterling-silver decorative boxes or Victorian cigar boxes made of oak (even if you don’t smoke) — are a sophisticated solution to help keep the surfaces in your home clutter-free. And no matter if you’re seeking a decorative box to beautify a desktop or bestow upon a loved one, you are sure to find something you love in the collection of antique and vintage boxes on 1stDibs.
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