18th century painted wooden sewing box
Located in Bilzen, BE
A late 18th century blacked wooden sewing box with gold painted decoration all around brass engraved lock and hinges Aged patina 17 x 10.5 cm, total heigth 10.5 cm
Wood
Antique English 18th Century Wool Holder and Thread Sewing Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English 18th century wool holder and thread sewing box. Just a little treasure that anyone interested in sewing, knitting or weaving would enjoy.
Wood, Oak
Rare Late 18th/Early 19th Century French Colored Straw Marquetry Sewing Box
Located in Forney, TX
A rare French marqueterie de paille (colored straw marquetry) sewing work box. Delicately hand-crafted in Provincial Burgundy, France, late 18th / early 19th century.
Straw
A Walnut Parquetry Sewing Box
Located in Sheffield, MA
The square box with slant top fitted with pin cushion surrounded in parquetry of stained walnut, on toupie feet
Antique Bilston Enamel Etui / Sewing Box Case, circa 1780
By Bilston Battersea
Located in Basildon, GB
Antique 18th Century Bilston Enamel Etui / Sewing Box Case, decorated with pink enamel and gilt Rococo cartouche containing romantic figural and animal landscapes, circa 1780
Enamel
Antique Bilston Enamel Etui / Sewing Box Case, circa 1770
By Bilston Battersea
Located in Basildon, GB
Antique 18th Century Bilston Enamel Etui / Sewing Box Case, complete with contents, decorated with teal enamel and gilt Rococo cartouche containing floral sprays inspired by contempo...
Enamel
18th Century Gold Sewing Box with Wax Case, Scissors, Seal
Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Size Scissors: 11 cm. Size box Coffret: 14 cm / 9 cm. Second part of the 18th century.
Gold
Unavailable
H 9.25 in W 7.25 in D 4.5 in
Sewing Box Antique Glazed Reverse Mirror Naively Decorated, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
A rare, early sewing box with glazed reverse mirror, naively decorated, and framed with boxwood and stained sycamore. The top features a quaint, scholastic themed engraved silk pictu...
Glass, Boxwood, Sycamore
Unavailable
Mexican Sewing Box
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
Mexican Colonial Sewing Box 18th Century, probably made by the Cerda family in Michoacan.
Wood
Exceptional European Painted Jewelry Sewing Box, 18th Century
Located in Vo', Veneto
In addition to the original function, it can be used as a jewelry box or correspondence. Tyrol (Northern Italy), 18th century Object not yet restored; it is possible to customi...
Fir
Sheraton Sewing Box on Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
an elegant period Sheraton sewing box on graceful stand with slender tapered legs, box interior is fitted with removable center section including pin cushion, box lid is fitted with ...
Brass
Sold
H 4.34 in W 1.58 in D 0.87 in
Antique South Staffordshire Enamel Etui / Sewing Box Case, circa 1770
By Staffordshire
Located in Basildon, GB
Antique South Staffordshire 18th Century Etui / Sewing Box Case, of rococo form with light relief-moulded scrolled panels, the hinged gilt metal-mounted cover opening to reveal conte...
Enamel
Superb Strawwork Box
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A superb large late 18th century french straw work ladies sewing box with an unusal mirrored theatre inside the lid and a life out section , these boxes show the sun representing Lou...
18C Anglo Indian Sadeli Mosaic Sarcophagus Sewing Box
Located in Dallas, TX
THIS IS AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE 18C MINIATURE SEWING BOX! SADELI MOSAIC: “Anglo Indian boxes were made in India for the English residents from the early part of the 18th century.
Pewter
Sewing Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th Century Italian lacquered box with old red velvet pin cushion. (LDD670/10)
Wood, Fabric
Painted Belgian Spa Birch Sewing Box, 18th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Spa sewing box in solid birch, with beautifully detailed painted scenes to each side of Belgian spa towns, the top framed with a gold leaf decoration. The scenes depict various views...
Birch
Japanned Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Cream Chinoiserie Japanned Sewing Box with pressed brass side handles lion pad feet. The lid features two embossed chinoiserie figures. The interior is lined with blue silk a...
Brass
A Venetian Painted Sewing Box
Located in New York, NY
The domed oval top decorated with trailing flowers lifting off to reveal a painted interior above a body carved with drapery swags, raised on paw feet.
Antique Spa Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
A rare and beautifully decorated spa sewing box, depicting skillfully hand-decorated scenes around the Belgian town of Spa in the Ardennes mountains. Each detailed scene is framed wi...
Antique Painted Belgium Spa Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Spa sewing box with exquisitely detailed painted scenes on each side of spa towns. These scenes depict various views of Spa in Belgium and have been painted with fine detail. The p...
Japanned Sewing Cabinet
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Fabulous Cream Japanned Sewing Cabinet superbly decorated over all with Chinoiserie figures & exotic Birds, standing on four pressed brass lion feet. The doors open to reveal more fa...
Vintage Boho 19th Century Marquetry Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Capture the refined elegance of the English Regency period with this stunning antique marquetry box. Masterfully crafted in the 19th century, its rich, dark wood body is adorned with...
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Handmade Wood Money Box with Hardware from 19th Century, China
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique handmade Chinese money box with metal hardware from the 19th century. This rectangular box is made of two-tone wood. The front displays a dark brown bottom drawer that ope...
Brass
Early 19th Century Miniature Writing Desk Jewelry Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This vintage miniature wood box has six drawers and lots of character and patina. Some of the drawers are lined in faux marbleized paper. We see this wonderful piece being used to st...
Metal, Brass
Early 18th Century Dutch Chest 'Box '
Located in Madrid, ES
Dutch chest in fruit wood and carved bone applications, 18th Century Dutch school. Measurements: 20 X 29 X 18cm Very good condition.
Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Period Marquetry Walnut Box
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This early twentieth century French Art Deco period walnut marquetry box features a central cartouche of inlaid mother of pearl on the top and around the key entry . Intricate geomet...
Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood, Pearwood, Rosewood, Walnut
Antique English Large Tunbridge Box With Marquetry Inlay
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An antique English Tunbridge box with geometric inlay, hinged lid, red velvet interior, felted bottom and comes with working key. The box with a diamond form inlaid medallion flanked...
Velvet, Wood
$391Sale Price|25% Off
H 3.94 in W 7.09 in D 3.94 in
Antique Tramp Art Box, Hand-Carved Two-Toned Wood, France, Circa 1900
By Tramp Art
Located in Valencia, VC
Charming Antique Tramp Art Box, France, Circa 1900 A very charming tramp art box featuring beautifully hand-carved work in two-toned wood. The lighter sections are framed with delic...
Brass
$290
H 3.15 in W 7.49 in D 5.12 in
Victorian Decorative or Jewelry Box, in Wood, England, 19th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This box is a jewelry box or a decorative box. It was made in the 19th century, in England, Victorian Period. Its lid is made in wood, brown in color.
Metal
19th Century English Regency Style Inlaid Box
Located in Tampa, FL
beautiful 19th century English Regency style trinket box, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail. The box features intricate inlay work across the surface, highl...
Silk, Wood
$336
H 5.12 in W 11.03 in D 7.09 in
Arts & Crafts Box with Decorative Hand made marquetry Decor, circa 1910
Located in Verviers, BE
Arts & Crafts Box with Decorative Hand made marquetry Decor, circa 1910 About: A wooden box from the Arts & Crafts period, Made in Austria. Very Small piece of marketery is missing...
Paint
Large Decorative or Jewelry Box, in Wood, England, 19th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This large box is a jewelry box or a decorative box. It was made in the 19th century, in England, Period. Its lid is made in wood, brown in color. Holding several compartments.
Brass
$1,297Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.04 in W 12.41 in D 8.86 in
Antique Stationery Box, English, Golden Oak, Fall Front Desk Tidy, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique stationery box. An English, golden oak and brass fall front desk tidy, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Beautifully figured desk box, with fine craftsm...
Brass
Antique Inlaid Boxwood Decorative Box with Metal Liner, 1950
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-650 Domed top inlaid wood box with metal liner.
Boxwood
French Marquetry Jewelry Box by Maison Vervelle, Circa 1870
Located in Toronto, CA
A beautifully detailed French, brass mounted, marquetry and inlaid burl, fruitwood, and kingwood dresser box. The top is domed and the interior lined with original velvet. Bass bandi...
Fruitwood, Kingwood, Burl
Hand Carved Hinged Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A simple hinged wooden box with carving. The box would be ideal for 420, notes, recipes, or on the desk to hold paper clips, rubber bands, etc. or on the nightstand. A beautiful ...
Wood
Late 19th Century Lacquered Box With Gilt Chinoiserie Scenes
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Black lacquered box decorated overall with gilt figures, trees, pavilions, and flowering plants on the sides, and a landscape scene on the lid. Brass keyhole escutcheon on the front....
Brass
19th Century Italian Marquetry Box in Walnut & Bird's-Eye Maple
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 19th century miniature Italian coffer, or hinged box with curved, or domed lid and short tapered feet. Crafted from solid walnut with fine marquetry inlay using various cont...
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
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.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.