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Art Deco Onyx Jewelry Box, Italy 1940s
Located in Valencia, VC
functional and sculptural, it serves as an elegant jewelry box, a sophisticated desk organizer, or a striking
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Onyx, Alabaster, Marble

Folk Art Jewelry Box from the 1940s in Copper with Women Nude
Located in Berlin, DE
This charming jewelry box from the 1940s was made out of copper and is hand-dented. It shows a
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Vintage 1940s German Folk Art Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Copper

Danish Cast Iron and Bronze Jewelry Box or Dresser Box, Circa 1940s
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful casket form cast iron and bronze dresser box, jewelry box, cigar box, or decorative box
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Vintage 1940s Danish Medieval Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Iron

1940s Hand Carved Mahogany Box Silver Aztec Indian
By William Spratling
Located in Chula Vista, CA
From Mexico, finely crafted small wood box hand carved in exotic mahogany. Beautifully polished
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Vintage 1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver

1940s Marquetry Box With Mirror Under Lid
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s Marquetry Box With Mirror Under Lid Decorative Inlays on Yew wood of Geometric and Floral
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Vintage 1940s Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood, Cherry

1940 French Clear Mirrored Decorative Jewelry Box Regtangular
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
1940 French Clear Mirrored Decorative Jewelry Box Regtangular This box was made in France during
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Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Mirror

1940 French Clear Mirrored Decorative Jewelry Box, Regtangular
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
. This box was made in France during the 1940s. It is a jewelry box, which is also a decorative box.
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Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Mirror

1940's Sapphire Diamond 14k Gold Compact Box
Located in Miami, FL
This 1930s authentic compact box with a lipstick holder, a powder compartment and a vanity mirror
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...

Anglo-Indian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Jewelry Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Anglo-Indian Mother of Pearl Inlaid jewelry Box. 1940s Victorian Anglo Indian box in silver, bone
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Italian Made 18K Gold 1940s Engine Turned CIGARETTE CASE Box 161.6 Gram
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Made 18K Gold 1940s Engine Turned CIGARETTE CASE Box 161.6 gram 3.5 inch by 3 inch by 3
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Vintage 1940s Italian Modernist Boxes and Cases

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage 1940s Cartier Retro Gold Compact with Sapphires
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 14k yellow and rose gold with a mirror and 3 blue Cabochon Sapphires. Circa 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Boxes and Cases

Materials

14k Gold

Bulova Gold Filled Watch with Original Box and Bracelet 1940's
By Bulova
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Yellow Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width 27mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Jaeger-LeCoultre Stainless Steel Triple Date with Original Dial and Box 1940's
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Long Beach, CA
: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 33mm X Diameter 42mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gruen 14Kt Solid Gold Curvex Art Deco Watch with Original Box circa 1940's
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
of a Gruen Curvex, and this one is still fitted with its original box. This never happens. This great
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Hamilton 14Kt Gold "Midas" Art Deco Watch 1940's with Original Dial Strap & Box
By Hamilton
Located in Long Beach, CA
/ MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Yellow Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 22mm X Width 33mm MOVEMENT
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Cartier, London 1940s Gold Boxed Snake Chain Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Retro gold collar-length necklace of boxed snake chain design, completed by an incised barrel
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Vintage 1940s British Retro Chain Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Elgin Ladies Solid Gold Art Deco Watch with Cord Band 1940s and Box
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 33mm Length X 14mm Diameter MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

CARTIER Retro 1940s 14k Yellow Gold Link Bracelet w/Box
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cartier Retro 14k Yellow Gold Link Bracelet w/Box Circa 1940s Here is your chance to purchase a
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Link Bracelets

Materials

Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co 1940s 14k Gold Compact Mirror Box With Ruby Detail
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This exquisite compact mirror box from Tiffany & Co., dating back to the 1940s, is a stunning
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Mid-20th Century Vanity Items

Materials

14k Gold

Art Deco 1930s-1940s Stylish Pyramid Shaped Box Bag
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this superbly stylish and rare 1930s Art Deco pyramid box bag, a
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Brass

BOUCHERON, 1940s-1950s Beauty Kit Gold Silver Rubies with Bag and Box
By Boucheron
Located in Paris, FR
BOUCHERON, 1940s-1950s Rectangular beauty kit in 800 thousandths grooved silver, the lid decorated
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Ruby, Gold, Silver

1940's French Mirrored Jewelery Box
Located in New York, NY
1940's French Mirrored Jewelery Box
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Vintage 1940s French Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Glass, Wood

1940s Los Castillos Carved Coral Sterling Necklace
By Los Castillo
Located in San Francisco, CA
The jewelry of Los Castillo is rich in Mexican history- and continues being written today. The
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Boxes and Cases

Materials

Coral, Sterling Silver

1940s Los Castillos Carved Coral Sterling Necklace
1940s Los Castillos Carved Coral Sterling Necklace
H 2.25 in W 1.25 in D 0.75 in L 23 in
1940's Hollywood Eglomise Mirrored Jewelry Box
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
. The box has a wood interior with four compartments. Great jewelry box or as a
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20th Century American Jewelry Boxes

Just Andersen, Denmark, Bronze Jewelry Box / Lidded Box, 1940s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Just Andersen, Denmark. Bronze jewelry box / lidded box. Model Number B1910, 1940s. Measures: 12 x
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bronze

French 1940s Wood Jewelry Box
Located in Santa Monica, CA
French 1940s Wood Jewelry Box
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Mid-20th Century French Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

French 1940s Wood Jewelry Box
French 1940s Wood Jewelry Box
H 7.5 in W 14 in D 12 in
1940's Leather Desk Box with Nickel Stirrup Handle Attributed to Hermes
Located in New York, NY
, unsigned. Interior lined in wood. France, 1940's
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Nickel

Scandinavian Modern Jewelry Box with Inlays from Mjölby Intarsia, Sweden, 1940s
By Mjölby Intarsia
Located in Stockholm, SE
Jewelry box from Mjölby Intarsia. Made from different kinds of wood with contrasting nuances
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Porcelain Jewellery Box from the Chodziez Manufactory, Poland, 1940s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Porcelain bonbonniere from the Chodziez manufactory, Poland. The mark was used in the years 1948-1964. Number 15648. Very good condition, no damage. Dimensions: Height: 7 cm; Width: ...
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Vintage 1940s Polish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Important 1940s Mauboussin Sapphire Gold Box
By Mauboussin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A classic from the double breasted era of the 1940's. Originally made as a cigarette box but might
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

1940s Mauboussin Important Sapphire Gold Box
By Mauboussin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A classic from the double breasted era of the 1940's. Originally made as a cigarette box but might
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

1940s Retro Mauboussin Sapphire Gold Box
By Mauboussin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A classic from the double breasted era of the 1940's. Originally made as a cigarette box but might
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Cartier Paris Gold Ruby Set Case 1940s
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare Cartier 18k gold case in excellent condition, with ruby accented pushpiece. Signed Cartier Paris with additional French hallmarks. 164.7 grams
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Vintage 1940s French Boxes and Cases

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Cartier Paris 1940s 18 Karat Gold Diamond Compact Cigarette Case
By Cartier
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A very charming case by Cartier in 18k yellow gold from the 1940s period. The lid is decorated with
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Mid-20th Century French Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Charlton & Co. 1940s Old Mine Cut Diamond 14 Karat Gold Match Safe
Located in Manchester, NH
cigarettes and matches in bejeweled cases made from precious metals was a sign of class. Boxes such as
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Vintage 1940s American Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Cartier New York 14K Yellow Rose & White Gold Matchbox, circa 1940s Rare Retro
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Here is your chance to purchase a beautiful and highly collectible designer matchbox. Truly a great piece at a great price! Weight: 31.1 grams Dimensions: 1 3/4" (length) 2 1/4"...
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Boxes and Cases

Materials

14k Gold

1940's Retro Enamel 14 Karat Gold Card Box & Cards Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Charm is designed as a rectangular gold box Lid features a repoussè card motif accented by
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Vintage 1940s Retro Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

1940s Retro 14 Karat Gold Card Box and Cards Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Charm is designed as a rectangular gold box Lid features a repoussè card motif and opens on a
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Vintage 1940s Retro Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cigarette Box/ Jewelry Box in the Shape of a Boat from the 1940s-1950s
Located in Knivsta, SE
A fun and decorative cigarette box/ jewelry box in the shape of a boat. Probably from Italy or
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Vintage 1940s European Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Chrome

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Retro 18k Yellow Gold Pill Box Pendant Circa 1940s
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Van Cleef & Arpels NY Retro 18k Yellow Gold Pill Box Pendant Circa 1940s Here is your chance to
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Gold

Louis Vuitton Jewelry Box, 1940s France
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Louis Vuitton jewelry box from the 1940s. Perfect for all of your high end jewelry while
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Louis Vuitton Jewelry Box, 1940s France
Louis Vuitton Jewelry Box, 1940s France
H 3.75 in W 8.62 in D 5.62 in
Cubistic Brass/White Metal Jewelry Box by Carl Auböck, 1940s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
The jewelry box can be clearly attributed to the Auböck workshop designs of the 1940s since white
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Vintage 1940s Austrian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal, Zinc

Just Andersen Art Deco Jewelry Box in Light Bronze, Denmark, 1930-1940s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Just Andersen Art Deco jewelry box in light bronze, Denmark, 1930-1940s. Marked LB 1757
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Vintage 1930s Danish Jewelry Boxes

Estate French Cut Crystal Footed Jewel Box, circa 1940's
Located in New Orleans, LA
Estate French cut crystal footed jewel box, circa 1940's. This is a nice heavy crystal jewel box
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Mid-20th Century French Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Mirrored Jewelry Box
Located in Chicago, IL
Petite circa 1940s mirrored jewelry box. Great attention to detail. Both interiors are lined and
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Vintage 1950s American Jewelry Boxes

Vintage Mirrored Jewelry Box
Vintage Mirrored Jewelry Box
H 3.38 in W 6.5 in D 5.38 in
Italian Bronze and Metal Jewelry Box Modeled as Palazzo Vecchio, Florence, 1940s
Located in Firenze, IT
socle base. This whimsical item is a highly decorative box, the perfect casket, a jewelry box or a tea
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Vintage 'Who Shall Separate Us' Velvet Lined Jewellery Box 1940s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Quis Nos Separabit Jewellery Box bearing the motto of 'who shall separate us'. A
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Vintage 1940s Boxes and Cases

1940s Moorish Anglo-Indian Jewelry Mosaic Khatam Inlaid Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1940s Moorish Anglo-Indian Persian jewelry Mosaic Khatam inlaid box. Large Anglo-Persian micro
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Mid-20th Century Asian Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

Regency Mirrored Trinket Box with Drawers, circa 1940s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Buffalo, NY
Charming little mirrored trinket / jewelry box, beveled mirror to all five sides as well as cut
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Cut Glass, Mirror, Wood

Italian Art Deco Walnut Jewelry Box From 1930/1940s. Restored.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Old wooden jewelry box in the sophisticated geometric shape popular for the Art Deco era. The box
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Toledo Spain Silvered Brass and Enamel Jewelry Box Islamic Moorish Style 1940s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
damascened steel box circa 1940s. This small footed metal decorative jewelry box is a beautiful piece of
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Islamic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Brass

1940s Cartier Enamel Gem Set Gold Compact
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Cartier Compact, 14K Yellow Gold measuring 2 3/8 inch in diameter and 1/2 inch deep
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Carnelian, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Cartier 1940s Art Deco Gold Diamond and Sapphire Compact
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1940s Cartier Compact, 14K Yellow Gold and Having A Strong Art Deco design, measuring 2 3/4 X
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Vintage Retro 1940s Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver 14K Gold Sapphire Compact
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Retro 1940s Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver 14K Gold Sapphire Compact 129.2 gram 2.5 inch
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Vintage 1940s American Modernist Boxes and Cases

Materials

Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Retro 14k Yellow Gold Golf Motif Money / Tie Clip, circa 1940s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tiffany & Co. 14k Yellow Gold Golf Motif Money / Tie Clip Retro Circa 1940s Here is your chance to
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Boxes and Cases

Materials

Yellow Gold

Zircon Pendant circa 1940s Original Box 4 Carats Pristine
Located in Southbury, CT
This natural earth-mined zircon gem pendant was created from sumptuous yellow gold in the 1940s
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Vintage 1940s North American Retro Drop Necklaces

Materials

Zircon, 14k Gold

Wittnauer Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Box, circa 1940s
By Wittnauer
Located in Long Beach, CA
: 14kt Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA: 1940's DIMENSIONS: 40mm X 23mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Vintage 1940's Swedish wood marquetry jewellery box with pin cushion
Located in Heerhugowaard, NL
Vintage Swedish jewellery box, estimated 1940s. This case is made from various types of wood
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

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1940s Jewelry Box For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 1940s jewelry box you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 1197 vintage or 31 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a 1940s jewelry box may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A 1940s jewelry box from Cartier, Rolex and Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Take a look at a 1940s jewelry box featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a 1940s jewelry box for sale for women should be easy, but there are 371 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 1940s Jewelry Box?

On average, a 1940s jewelry box at 1stDibs sells for $2,774, while they’re typically $90 on the low end and $459,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
Questions About 1940s Jewelry Box
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There are many types of jewelry boxes – it’s really a matter of preference. It depends on what items you plan to store in your jewelry box and how much space you may need. You may need a few different-sized compartments for various pieces, plus ring pillows to keep each ring separated. Or an open display top that allows you quick access to the jewelry you wear every day. Shop a range of antique and vintage jewelry boxes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A jewelry box is also called a keepsake box and is used to store jewelry and other small items that have sentimental value. Jewelry boxes are usually decorated with different colors, inlays, or stones. Find a collection of antique and vintage jewelry boxes on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Oak is the best wood for a jewelry box. This wood, if oiled and cared for, lasts for decades and the design of this kind of box stands out. Oak offers appealing textures as well as color. Hardwoods are often the best wood choices for boxes, with oak being the most preferred. Others are Walnut, Maple, Ash, Birch, Beech, Cherry, Tulipwood (Poplar) and Cedar. Find a collection of antique and vintage jewelry boxes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To keep silver from tarnishing, you can put activated charcoal or silica gel packets inside of your jewelry box. Both of these items help to absorb moisture to minimize the risk of tarnishing. Find a wide variety of silver jewelry on 1stDibs.