Did they have record players in the 1930s?

Yes, people had record players in the 1930s. In fact, record players began to become more common during the decade and continued to grow in popularity throughout the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Thomas Edison made the first phonograph record player in 1877. Shop a variety of record players on 1stDibs.

What did phones look like in the 1930s?

In the 1930s, phones typically looked like rotary telephones. They had either a round or square base with a numbered dial that spun when you dialed and a handset receiver with both an earpiece and a mouthpiece. A cord connected the handset to the base. Find a variety of rotary phones on 1stDibs.

What did brides wear in the 1930s?

What brides wore in the 1930s varied. Some wore long flowing dresses made of satin or silk. Long sleeves were popular and designs often featured only minimal embellishments like appliqués and beading. Because many people faced difficult financial situations due to the Great Depression, brides also sometimes simply wore their best dresses on their wedding days. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage wedding dresses.

What is a camphor box?

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.

What is a bentwood box?

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.

What is a blanket box?

A blanket box refers to a piece of storage furniture that is primarily used to store blankets and quilts. Find a collection of antique and vintage blanket boxes on 1stDibs today.

A book box is a small box that plays a trick on the eye. On the outside, it is painted to look like a book, but on the inside is a carved out interior, meant to store your trinkets and wares. On 1stDibs, find a collection of book boxes from some of the world’s top sellers.

What is a lacquerware box?

A lacquerware box is a box that has been coated in lacquer to give it a distinctive decorative look. The material underneath the lacquer can vary and can be decorated with carving or painting as well. Shop a collection of lacquerware boxes from top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is a firewood box?

A firewood box is a storage container designed to hold firewood. Normally, people place the boxes next to the fireplace to keep wood within easy reach. Wood and metal are the materials most frequently used to produce the boxes. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage firewood boxes.

What are lacquer boxes?

Lacquer boxes are 20th century Russian boxes. The boxes feature miniature paintings and are not made out of wood as appears, but are crafted from papier-mâché instead. Shop a collection of lacquer boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is a shadow box?

A shadow box is a shallow enclosed case, usually with a glass front, in which something, often a sentimental object, is set for protection and display.

What is a smoking box?

Also known as a smoking cloche, a smoking box is a glass domed lid that covers a wooden plate. It’s used to give cocktails a smokey flavor.

What is an apothecary box?

An apothecary box is a type of small cupboard or trunk formerly used by pharmacists and physicians to store medicines and tools in the many small compartments and drawers. Today, apothecary boxes are popular in homes as antique or rustic-looking decorative objects. Shop a range of antique and vintage apothecary cabinets on 1stDibs.

What is a butterfly box?

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.

What is a Battersea box?

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.

What is a pantry box?

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.

What is a needlework box?

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.

What is a drawing box?

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.

What is a filigree box?

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.

What are vanity boxes?

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.

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1930's Chinese Solid Brass Dragon Jewelry Box

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful 1930's solid brass Chinese jewelry box with dragon inlay motif and wood interior, in

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Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

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Brass

1930's Chinese Solid Brass Dragon Jewelry Box

H 4 in W 9.25 in D 5.75 in

1930s Mexican Wedding Box

Located in Dallas, TX

Hand painted Mexican wedding box.

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Vintage 1930s Mexican Decorative Boxes

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Wood

1930s Mexican Wedding Box

H 11.5 in W 29.25 in D 14.5 in

Art Deco Jewelry Boxes, 1930's

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, veneer - Good, original condition.

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Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

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Wood

Art Deco Jewelry Boxes, 1930's

H 3.94 in W 11.03 in D 8.67 in

1930s Painted Italian Trinket Box

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1930s painted Italian trinket box with original key.

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Vintage 1930s Italian Decorative Boxes

1930s Painted Italian Trinket Box

H 7 in W 13 in D 11 in

French Art Deco Chocolate Box, 1930s

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco chocolate box, 1930s. A La Reine Margot, Biarritz, Cauterets, Lourdes. Cardboard

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Paper

French Art Deco Chocolate Box, 1930s

H 1.58 in W 8.27 in D 5.91 in

Korean Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Inlay Stationery Box, c. 1930's, Korea

Located in Austin, TX

1930's, Korea. The rectangular box and cover supported on a raised platform with shaped aprons all

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Vintage 1930s Decorative Boxes

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Mother-of-Pearl, Softwood, Lacquer

Korean Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Inlay Stationery Box, c. 1930's, Korea

H 2.75 in W 9.5 in D 12 in

Round Hand Painted Compartment Jewelry Box 1930's

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

Round hand painted with birds and flowers compartment jewelry box.

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Vintage 1930s Jewelry Boxes

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Fruitwood, Paint

Round Hand Painted Compartment Jewelry Box 1930's

H 3.25 in Dm 9.75 in

Swedish Designer, Small Lidded Box, Wood, Sweden, 1930s

Located in High Point, NC

A small wood box designed and produced in Sweden, 1930s.

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Swedish Designer, Small Lidded Box, Wood, Sweden, 1930s

H 1.8 in Dm 4.45 in

Oriental Lacker Boxes on a Tray, Japan, 1930s

Located in Den Haag, NL

4 Small Lacker boxes on a tray. Mother of Pearl inlay. Inside the boxes. Lots off Bone fiches. I

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Japonisme Decorative Boxes

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Lacquer

Oriental Lacker Boxes on a Tray, Japan, 1930s

H 2.76 in W 9.45 in D 7.09 in

Italian Art Deco Jewelry box, 1930s

Located in Meda, MB

This Art Deco jewelry box is really a gem and was produced in Italy in the 1930s. It is completely

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

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Brass

Italian Art Deco Jewelry box, 1930s

H 2.37 in W 9.45 in D 5.52 in

Art Deco 1930's German Flapper Girl Powder Box, 1926

Located in Lisbon, PT

A 1930's Art Deco German ceramic powder box / Jewelry Box in the form of an Art Deco hat box with

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20th Century German Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

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Porcelain

Art Deco 1930's German Flapper Girl Powder Box, 1926

H 8.27 in W 4.53 in D 3.75 in

Art Deco Box Carl Auböck, 1930s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Deco Box made of wood, inside copper. By Carl Auböck, 1930s. Listed in catalog "Die Kataloge

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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

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Copper

Art Deco Box Carl Auböck, 1930s

H 1.78 in W 7.09 in D 4.14 in

1930s Art Deco Shagreen Trinket Keepsake Box Leather Wood

By (after) Jean Michel Frank

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1930s Art Deco elegance Shagreen Trinket Keepsake Box Stingray Leather Wood interior 8.5 w x 3.88

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Leather, Wood, Shagreen Stingray

1930s Art Deco Shagreen Trinket Keepsake Box Leather Wood

H 2.75 in W 8.5 in D 3.88 in

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

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Vintage 1930s Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

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Wood

A 1930's French Gilt Lacquered Wood Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Platinum Painted Box

H 20 in W 16 in D 12 in

1930s Wooden Box with Iron Corners

Located in Marbella, ES

1930s wooden box with iron corners.

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Early 20th Century Asian Decorative Boxes

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Iron

1930s Wooden Box with Iron Corners

H 7.49 in W 25.2 in D 15.36 in

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

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Glass

Curt Schlevogt Glass Box Around 1930s

H 2.37 in W 5.52 in D 3.94 in

Art Deco Cash Box, France 1930s

Located in Saarbruecken, DE

French steel box from the 1930s. Green lacquered case with golden craquelé pattern. The cash

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Metal, Steel, Iron

Art Deco Cash Box, France 1930s

H 4.34 in W 13.78 in D 9.85 in

Art Deco Bronze Box with Flowers in Relief, Denmark, 1930s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

- Small yet heavy Art Deco bronze box with flowers in relief. - Clean and strict design. With a

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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Box with Flowers in Relief, Denmark, 1930s

H 1.03 in W 3.55 in D 2.37 in

Art Deco Cream Celluloid Box circa 1930s

Located in London, GB

Beautiful Art Deco cream celluloid box. Measuring length 14.3 cm / 5.6 inches by width 9.6 cm

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1930s Jewelry Boxes

Art Deco Cream Celluloid Box circa 1930s

W 3.77 in D 2.7 in

Large Antique Tobacco Tin Box, 1930s 1940s

Located in Greven, DE

Antique Tobacceo Box from France.

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Vintage 1930s French Decorative Boxes

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Tin

Large Antique Tobacco Tin Box, 1930s 1940s

H 14.57 in W 7.09 in D 3.94 in

1930s Carl Aubock I Storage Box / Cigarette Dispenser with Roll Top, Austria

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

A rare storage box or cigarette dispenser with a roll down lid from the 1930s, this is an early

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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Brass, Nickel

1930s Carl Aubock I Storage Box / Cigarette Dispenser with Roll Top, Austria

H 1.75 in W 4 in D 4.25 in

1930s by Emma Bonazzi and Fortunato Depero Futurist Art Deco Box

By Fortunato Depero, Emma Bonazzi

Located in Brescia, IT

Rare futurist box Bakelite and silver metal. Literature on request

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Vintage 1930s Italian Futurist Decorative Boxes

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Metal

1930s by Emma Bonazzi and Fortunato Depero Futurist Art Deco Box

H 2.17 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in

French Art Deco Rosewood & Nickel Storage Box, Maison Desny Style, France, 1930s

By La Maison Desny

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful Art Deco storage / jewelry box or cigarette dispenser, dated circa 1930s. Handmade in

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Nickel

French Art Deco Rosewood & Nickel Storage Box, Maison Desny Style, France, 1930s

H 1.5 in W 6.5 in D 4 in

Navajo Sterling Silver & Turquoise Hand Made Pill Boxes, Set of Three, 1930s

By Navajo Indian Art

Located in Philadelphia, PA

– circa 1930s. The boxes are decorated with tribal stamp work. 1. Box with a convex lid, stamp work

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Vintage 1930s American Navajo Decorative Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Navajo Sterling Silver & Turquoise Hand Made Pill Boxes, Set of Three, 1930s

H 0.25 in W 1.13 in D 1.75 in

1930's Copper Boxe with Silver Inlaid by Maison Christofle

By Christofle

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

Rare vide poche boxe in copper and silver inlaid by Christofle Paris. Good condition.

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Vintage 1930s French Decorative Boxes

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Copper

1930's Copper Boxe with Silver Inlaid by Maison Christofle

H 2.37 in Dm 7.09 in

Art Deco Wood and Chrome Box, France 1930s

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a beautifully decorative lidded box with a modernist design crafted in France circa the

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Metal, Chrome

Art Deco Wood and Chrome Box, France 1930s

H 2.38 in W 9.07 in D 6.32 in

Art Deco Decorative Box Pietro Chiesa & Gio Ponti for Fontana Arte, Italy 1930s

By Fontana Arte, Gio Ponti, Pietro Chiesa

Located in Rome, IT

Amazing undulated rectangular Box in wood and mirrored blue crystal engraving of a venetian gondola

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Crystal, Metal, Brass

Art Deco Decorative Box Pietro Chiesa & Gio Ponti for Fontana Arte, Italy 1930s

H 2.56 in W 9.85 in D 6.11 in

1930s Art Deco Flapper Ballerina Porcelain Powder Box

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this very attractive and totally original 1930s Art Deco ladies powder

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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Ceramic

1930s Art Deco Flapper Ballerina Porcelain Powder Box

H 4.53 in Dm 5.12 in

Art Deco Novelty Pierrot Ceramic Trinket Box, 1930s

Located in Devon, England

This really is a delightful piece and one we've not come across before. This is a 1930s Art Deco

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Porcelain

Art Deco Novelty Pierrot Ceramic Trinket Box, 1930s

H 4.93 in W 7.68 in D 2.76 in

Large Art Deco Amsterdamse School Shop Tin Box Douwe Egberts Koffie Thee, 1930s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning Vintage Art Deco style shop tin box. Manufacturer: N.V. Dordrechtsche Metaalwarenfabriek

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Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Metal, Tin

Large Art Deco Amsterdamse School Shop Tin Box Douwe Egberts Koffie Thee, 1930s

H 14.97 in W 24.02 in D 12.21 in

Fine Cherry Wood Art Deco Box Carl Auböck, 1930s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

Nice, well preserved Art Deco box made of cherry wood. By Carl Auböck, 1930s. Listed as a scetch

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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

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Copper

Fine Cherry Wood Art Deco Box Carl Auböck, 1930s

H 1.78 in W 7.09 in D 4.53 in

Fontana Arte Wooden Box with Mirror Glass Top Designed by Pietro Chiesa, 1930s

Located in London, GB

A very beautiful box from the 1930, designed by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte with a rectangular

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Vintage 1930s Decorative Boxes

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Mirror, Walnut

Fontana Arte Wooden Box with Mirror Glass Top Designed by Pietro Chiesa, 1930s

H 2.76 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

Art Deco Macassar Wood Decorative Lidded Box, France 1930s

By Studio Art Deco

Located in Atlanta, GA

This elegant French Art Deco modernist decorative lidded box boasts a minimalist yet refined and

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Wood, Macassar

Art Deco Macassar Wood Decorative Lidded Box, France 1930s

H 1.57 in W 7.88 in D 5.13 in

Art Deco 3 Compartment Pill Box in Brass, 1930s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Practical 3 compartment stamp or pill box in brass. Beautifully finished and ingenious mechanism

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Art Deco 3 Compartment Pill Box in Brass, 1930s

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H 0.79 in W 3.15 in D 1.78 in

Large Set of 13 Antique Tin Boxes, Tobacco Boxes from France, 1930s, Art Deco

Located in Greven, DE

Large set of 13 Tobacco boxes and utensiles. Circa 1930s from France. By Zippo, Burley and Bright

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Vintage 1930s French Decorative Boxes

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Tin

Large Set of 13 Antique Tin Boxes, Tobacco Boxes from France, 1930s, Art Deco

H 6.3 in W 3.15 in D 2.37 in

Art Deco Orientalist Africanist Hand-Carved Wood Box, 1930s

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning large orientalist decorative lidded box is from the French Art Deco period. The

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Wood, Macassar

Art Deco Orientalist Africanist Hand-Carved Wood Box, 1930s

H 5.94 in W 10.25 in D 5.13 in

Cologne Cathedral Jewelry Trinket Box Metal, Antique German Souvenir, 1930s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Gorgeous vintage metal jewelry box. A beautiful decorative item in metal inside covered with cloth

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Vintage 1930s German Jewelry Boxes

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Metal

Cologne Cathedral Jewelry Trinket Box Metal, Antique German Souvenir, 1930s

H 5 in W 4.5 in D 2.25 in

Art Deco Carved Wooden Box with Metal Accent, France 1930s

By Decorative Arts Studio

Located in Atlanta, GA

This wood box was expertly crafted in France during the 1930s and will make a statement in any room

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Metal, Chrome

Art Deco Carved Wooden Box with Metal Accent, France 1930s

H 2.75 in Dm 7.88 in

French Art Deco Modernist Box, 1930s

By Studio Art Deco

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco mahogany box, France, 1930s. Modernism era. Mahogany and chrome. Very close to

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Chrome

French Art Deco Modernist Box, 1930s

H 2.05 in W 10.24 in D 5.6 in

Art Deco Girl and Puppy Dog Trinket Box, circa 1930s

Located in Devon, England

Striking and quite rare is this 1930s Art Deco porcelain powder box with lustre finish which

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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Porcelain

Art Deco Girl and Puppy Dog Trinket Box, circa 1930s

H 4.73 in W 4.34 in D 2.76 in

1930s Folk Art Wood-Burned and Hand-Painted Soap Box

Located in Brooklyn, NY

1933 Victorian style Folk Art soap box / keepsake box composed of an oval wooden lid and box in

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Vintage 1930s American Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Wood

1930s Folk Art Wood-Burned and Hand-Painted Soap Box

H 2.5 in W 6.5 in D 4.75 in

Art Deco Wood and Crystal Cookie Box Candy Jar, France 1930s

By Art de France

Located in Atlanta, GA

This refined Art Deco decorative cookie box or candy jar has a serving bowl insert and was crafted

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Crystal, Metal, Chrome

Art Deco Wood and Crystal Cookie Box Candy Jar, France 1930s

H 3 in W 8.69 in D 5.32 in

Art Deco Macassar Wood and Crystal Cookie Box Candy Jar, 1930s

Located in Atlanta, GA

This elegant Art Deco decorative cookie box or candy jar with a serving bowl insert was

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Crystal, Metal, Chrome

Art Deco Macassar Wood and Crystal Cookie Box Candy Jar, 1930s

H 5.13 in W 9.63 in D 4.32 in

1930s Art Deco Silver and White Porcelain Czechoslovakian Box by Pirkenhammer

By Pirkenhammer

Located in Aci Castello, IT

A stylish Art Deco silver and white porcelain box in very good conditions. It has been designed and

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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Silver

1930s Art Deco Silver and White Porcelain Czechoslovakian Box by Pirkenhammer

H 7.88 in Dm 6.7 in

Decorative Straw Marquetry Box, France 1930s attributed to Jean Michel Frank

By Jean-Michel Frank

Located in Atlanta, GA

This elegant straw marquetry decorative lidded box has its design attributed to French designer

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Straw, Wood, Cork

Decorative Straw Marquetry Box, France 1930s attributed to Jean Michel Frank

H 1.19 in W 6.88 in D 5.13 in

1930s Original Suroy Very Tall Industrial Storage Box, with Grab Handles

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1930s original Suroy very tall industrial storage box, with grab handles 1930s original Suroy very

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Vintage 1930s French Decorative Boxes

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Earthenware

1930s Original Suroy Very Tall Industrial Storage Box, with Grab Handles

H 41.74 in W 15.56 in D 9.85 in

Decorative Box with Straw Marquetry, 1930s attributed to Jean Michel Frank

By Jean-Michel Frank

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a lovely Art Deco straw marquetry decorative lidded box whose design is attributed to Jean

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Straw, Wood, Cork

Decorative Box with Straw Marquetry, 1930s attributed to Jean Michel Frank

H 1.19 in W 7.5 in D 5.13 in

Etling France Art Deco candy box / powder dish in opalescent glass 1930s

By Edmond Etling

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Etling France Art Deco candy box / powder dish in opalescent glass 1930s decorated with flowers

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Glass, Art Glass

Etling France Art Deco candy box / powder dish in opalescent glass 1930s

H 2.96 in Dm 4.14 in

Bronze Jewelry box by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

A rare round jewelry box in light-bronze designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. It is pretty

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Vintage 1930s Danish Jewelry Boxes

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Bronze

Bronze Jewelry box by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark

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H 2.76 in Dm 4.34 in

Bronze Jewelry box by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

A rare round jewelry box in light-bronze designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. It is pretty

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Vintage 1930s Danish Jewelry Boxes

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Bronze

Bronze Jewelry box by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark

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H 2.76 in Dm 4.34 in

Silver Art Deco Weed Box with Breguet Engine Turned Case 1930's

Located in Long Beach, CA

This fantastic Art Deco Sterling Silver Box is entirely hand made. It is Hallmarked, Sterling

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Boxes and Cases

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Silver

Silver Art Deco Weed Box with Breguet Engine Turned Case 1930's

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Art Deco Chrome and Crystal Decorative Cookie Box, Candie Jar, France 1930s

By Societe Parisienne d'Orfevrerie

Located in Atlanta, GA

crystal decorative cookie box in the 1930s. The modernist and minimalist design boasts a geometric hand

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Crystal, Chrome

Art Deco Chrome and Crystal Decorative Cookie Box, Candie Jar, France 1930s

H 3.75 in W 6.5 in D 4.94 in

French Art Deco Suitcase Cigarette Box, 1930s

By Studio Art Deco

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco cigarette box, France, late 1930s. Suitcase. Wood and chrome metal. Measures: For

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors

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Chrome

French Art Deco Suitcase Cigarette Box, 1930s

H 5.12 in W 7.49 in D 3.15 in

Adriana Binazzi Italy Art Deco Sterling Silver and Macassar Wood Box, 1930s

By Binazzi

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a luxury Art Deco sterling silver and wood-lidded box hand-crafted by silversmith Adriana

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Metal, Sterling Silver

Adriana Binazzi Italy Art Deco Sterling Silver and Macassar Wood Box, 1930s

H 2 in W 7.07 in D 3.57 in

Tortoise Bakelite Box

Located in New York, NY

Pugilistica Italiana medallion and fasces handle; a fascist era Italian cigarette box. Italy, circa 1930's

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Vintage 1930s Italian Decorative Boxes

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Bakelite

Tortoise Bakelite Box

H 5.5 in Dm 3.75 in

Lidded Bronze Box by Hans Bergstrom for Ystad Metall / Brons, Sweden, 1930s

By Ystad-Metall, GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Hans Bergström

Located in Malmö, SE

the shape of a fish. Designed by Hans Bergström for Ystad Metall / Brons, Sweden, 1930s. Great

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes

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Bronze

Lidded Bronze Box by Hans Bergstrom for Ystad Metall / Brons, Sweden, 1930s

H 5.91 in Dm 9.26 in

Maison Desny Style Art Deco Box Macassar Wood and Chrome, France 1930s

By La Maison Desny

Located in Atlanta, GA

This beautiful French Art Deco decorative box is reminiscent of Desny's work. It features Macassar

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Metal, Chrome

Maison Desny Style Art Deco Box Macassar Wood and Chrome, France 1930s

H 2 in W 6.69 in D 3.75 in

Prodhon Art Deco Wood, Chrome and Glass Cookie Box Candy Jar, France 1930s

By Louis Prodhon

Located in Atlanta, GA

Louis Prodhon, Paris, designed and crafted this refined Art Deco decorative cookie box or candy jar

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Prodhon Art Deco Wood, Chrome and Glass Cookie Box Candy Jar, France 1930s

H 5.13 in W 11.82 in D 5.94 in

rare 1930s 40s celluloid pull-out SEWING BOX art deco early plastic collector's

Located in Mannheim, DE

Rare pull-out sewing box from the 1930s / 40s. It is made entirely of celluloid with brass hinges

Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bakelite

rare 1930s 40s celluloid pull-out SEWING BOX art deco early plastic collector's

H 11.03 in W 7.49 in D 13.78 in

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

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

An important Art Deco Jewellery Box on Legs in burlwood, France, circa 1930s

H 28.94 in W 13.19 in D 9.65 in

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1930s box you’re looking for. A 1930s box — often made from metal, wood and silver — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1930s box, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1930s box, designed in the Art Deco, mid-century modern or industrial style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one 1930s box that is appealing in its simplicity, but Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Cartier and Jean-Michel Frank produced versions that are worth a look.

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Questions About 1930s Box

Did they have record players in the 1930s?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
Yes, people had record players in the 1930s. In fact, record players began to become more common during the decade and continued to grow in popularity throughout the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Thomas Edison made the first phonograph record player in 1877. Shop a variety of record players on 1stDibs.
What did phones look like in the 1930s?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
In the 1930s, phones typically looked like rotary telephones. They had either a round or square base with a numbered dial that spun when you dialed and a handset receiver with both an earpiece and a mouthpiece. A cord connected the handset to the base. Find a variety of rotary phones on 1stDibs.
What did brides wear in the 1930s?
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1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
What brides wore in the 1930s varied. Some wore long flowing dresses made of satin or silk. Long sleeves were popular and designs often featured only minimal embellishments like appliqués and beading. Because many people faced difficult financial situations due to the Great Depression, brides also sometimes simply wore their best dresses on their wedding days. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage wedding dresses.
What is a camphor box?
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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.
What is a bentwood box?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
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.
What is a blanket box?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
A blanket box refers to a piece of storage furniture that is primarily used to store blankets and quilts. Find a collection of antique and vintage blanket boxes on 1stDibs today.
What is a book box?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A book box is a small box that plays a trick on the eye. On the outside, it is painted to look like a book, but on the inside is a carved out interior, meant to store your trinkets and wares. On 1stDibs, find a collection of book boxes from some of the world’s top sellers.
What is a lacquerware box?
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A lacquerware box is a box that has been coated in lacquer to give it a distinctive decorative look. The material underneath the lacquer can vary and can be decorated with carving or painting as well. Shop a collection of lacquerware boxes from top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is a firewood box?
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A firewood box is a storage container designed to hold firewood. Normally, people place the boxes next to the fireplace to keep wood within easy reach. Wood and metal are the materials most frequently used to produce the boxes. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage firewood boxes.
What are lacquer boxes?
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Lacquer boxes are 20th century Russian boxes. The boxes feature miniature paintings and are not made out of wood as appears, but are crafted from papier-mâché instead. Shop a collection of lacquer boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is a shadow box?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A shadow box is a shallow enclosed case, usually with a glass front, in which something, often a sentimental object, is set for protection and display.
What is a smoking box?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
Also known as a smoking cloche, a smoking box is a glass domed lid that covers a wooden plate. It’s used to give cocktails a smokey flavor.
What is an apothecary box?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
An apothecary box is a type of small cupboard or trunk formerly used by pharmacists and physicians to store medicines and tools in the many small compartments and drawers. Today, apothecary boxes are popular in homes as antique or rustic-looking decorative objects. Shop a range of antique and vintage apothecary cabinets on 1stDibs.
What is a butterfly box?
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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.
What is a Battersea box?
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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.
What is a pantry box?
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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.
What is a needlework box?
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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.
What is a drawing box?
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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.
What is a filigree box?
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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.
What are vanity boxes?
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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.