Antique Victorian quality carved oak coal box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian quality carved oak coal box, having a quality brass carrying handle to the top, original brass shovel to the back, a lift up carved front opening to reveal a coal s...
Brass
Small painted porcelain box, octagonal shape, France 1840.
Located in Milan, IT
Painted porcelain box, octagonal shape. The base and the lid are hinged by two gilt brass edges which have an interlocking hinge on the back, in correspondence with the opening eleme...
Brass
Antique Moser Lidded "Ruby Cabochon" Pattern Gilt Glass Box
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A circular faceted box with hinged lid, circa late 19th century. Overall gilt patterned decoration with raised ruby tone glass panels.
Brass
$917Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.91 in W 12.21 in D 7.09 in
Fine Victorian oak & carved oven range cigar box
By Waring & Gillow
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Victorian oak & carved oven range cigar box Oak box in the form of an Victorian oven range Cast brass detail on front , with brass grate & faux coal brass faux hinges & handles...
Brass
$5,700
H 10 in W 13 in D 9 in
Antique Napoleon III French Liquor Cellar/ Liqueur Box/ Glass Decanters / 1830
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Exquisite Napoleon III cave à liqueur, crafted in France during the second quarter of the 19th century. The ebonized case is richly inlaid with brass and mother-of-pearl, showcasing ...
Metal, Brass
$5,800
H 10 in W 13 in D 9 in
Antique Napoleon III French Liquor Cellar/ Liqueur Box/ Glass Decanters / 1830
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Exquisite Napoleon III cave à liqueur, crafted in France during the second quarter of the 19th century. The ebonized case is richly inlaid with brass and mother-of-pearl, showcasing ...
Metal, Brass
Wonderful quality antique Victorian inlaid rosewood coal box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Wonderful quality antique Victorian inlaid rosewood coal box, having a quality shaped inlaid top above a bevelled edge mirror, below having a pull down inlaid coal box opening to rev...
Brass
$3,880
H 6.5 in W 17.92 in D 10.24 in
Antique Campaign Writing Slope, English Correspondence Box, Book Rest, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique campaign writing slope. An English, mahogany and brass correspondence box with leather skiver and book rest, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1840. A re...
Brass
Japanese Mixed Metals Box by Fujii Yoshitoyo, Meiji Period
By Fujii Yoshitoyo
Located in Newark, England
IMPRESSIVE SIZE MIXED METALS BOX From our Japanese collection, we are pleased to offer this Japanese Mixed Metals Box by Fujii Yoshitoyo. This substantial rectangular box, raised u...
Metal, Gold Plate, Silver, Brass
$1,927Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.76 in W 8.67 in D 9.06 in
Antique Box Field Camera and Tripod, English, Accessories, Ornamental, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Delightful and rare camera set, with superb display appeal Displays a desirable aged patina original condition - some light leak to bellows Select stocks present deep caramel hues, a...
Brass
$210Sale Price|27% Off
H 0.57 in W 2.25 in D 1.4 in
Antique metal Pill Box inlaid to lid, English Edwardian period
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
The box is made of bronze / brass as an oval shape with a lid that is slightly curved to the top.
Stone, Brass, Bronze
$4,184 / set
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 19.3 in
Persian Khatam Work Table Box, Hand-Crafted Inlaid Wood, Geometric Design, 1800s
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Stunning Persian Hand-Crafted Hexagonal Inlaid Wood Red Lined Khatam Box, Individual Segments With Separate Tops With An Attractive Geometric Floral Design. Displayed On A Hand Cra...
Brass
Antique Victorian Country House Oak Letter Box Clock Tower
Located in Northampton, GB
When opened the Letter Box contains a hook that houses the clock key and a kitemark which dates the clock to second half of the 19th century during the Victorian period 1878.
Brass
$2,165
H 14.4 in W 16.2 in D 10.1 in
Antique Victorian Mahogany Stationary Box w. Perpetual Calendar, Bramah Improved
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and mint condition, antique desk or table piece. This rare and beautifully crafted Victorian luxury letter box is a true testament to 19th-century craftsmanship and ingenuit...
Brass
Cutler Manufacturing Co. American Victorian U.S. Mail Box Bronze
Located in Queens, NY
"American Victorian mail chute repurposed as a lighted vitrine with its original glass intact, in a single column rectangular form with 7 glass shelves added. ""The Cutler Mailing Sy...
Brass
Rare Antique Regency Travelling Writing Box, English c 1810-1820
Located in Kastrup, DK
A rare Regency writing desk box made in solid ebony. Original leather with natural age-related patina. Original fittings and locks. In good condition and untouched original. En...
Brass
$3,037
H 2.37 in W 4.53 in D 3.35 in
Japanese Meiji Period Damascene Box by Ashizuki with Gold and Silver
Located in Newark, England
INLAID WITH A GOLD AND SILVER DEER From our Japanese collection we are pleased to offer this Japanese Damascene Box by Ashizuki. The Japanese Box of rectangular shape raised upon fo...
Gold, Silver, Brass, Iron
$5,850
H 32 in W 24 in D 16 in
RARE - Camphor Wood Campaign Writing Box w/ Ebonized Lines Set on a Bronze Stand
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
RARE military officers' campaign writing box in camphor wood with ebonized line details. The box is bound with brass around the top and down the four corners as well as mounted with ...
Brass, Bronze
$579 / set
H 5 in W 3.25 in D 3.25 in
Antique French Ormolu Casket Jewelry Box Sevres Urn Vase Religious Rosary Beads
By Cristalleries De Sevres
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning French Sevres Soft Paste miniature hand decorated Rich Celeste Blue Porcelain Urn of exceptional quality. French ormolu circular hinge lidded trinket box with beautiful ce...
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
$479
H 3 in W 10.5 in D 4 in
Antique Treen Ware Coquilla Nut, Glove Box, Chess Dice Shaker, Lady's Card Case
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Stunning Collection of Hand Made Hand Carved Tureen Items to include a Ladys French Brass Inlaid Glove Box. Stylish Flame Mahogany French Glove Box of traditional form, complete ...
Brass
$24,297
H 14.97 in W 35.44 in D 18.9 in
Full Orchestral Antique Music Box by George Baker, Geneva, Switzerland, c. 1890
Located in London, GB
An outstanding exhibition quality and very rare full orchestral antique music box made by George Baker & Co in Geneva, Switzerland, c. 1890. This is a magnificent and very scarce ma...
Brass, Steel
$13,161
H 13.39 in W 29.53 in D 14.97 in
Antique Janissary Music Box with Mandarin Automata Strikers by Karrer, c. 1880
Located in London, GB
A very rare and eccentric ‘Janissary’ antique music box with mandarin automata strikers, drum, bells and gong, made by Karrer in Geneva, Switzerland, c. 1880. This music box is enor...
Brass, Steel
$7,019
H 7.88 in W 24.81 in D 12.21 in
Antique Forte Piano Cylinder Music Box by Ami Rivenc, Geneva, c. 1890
Located in London, GB
A rare and fine quality Forte Piano antique music box made by Ami Rivenc in Geneva, Switzerland c. 1890. This is a very attractive music box with an unusual format. the combs are se...
Brass, Steel
$10,124
H 10.63 in W 23.63 in D 12.21 in
Antique Drum Bell & Castanet Music Box with Butterfly Strikers, Paillard, c.1890
By Paillard Frères 1
Located in London, GB
A very attractive antique music box with drum, bells and castanet made by Paillard in St Croix, Switzerland, c. 1890. The music movement of this music box is a real treat. The six e...
Brass, Enamel, Steel
$1,208Sale Price|20% Off
H 6 in W 20 in D 9 in
A fully restored and working late 19 Century Swiss cylinder music box
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A fully restored and working Swiss cylinder music box enclosed in a box of polished fruitwood featuring a central floral inlaid medallion on the hinged lid which opens up to reveal ...
Brass
$6,074
H 9.06 in W 18.51 in D 11.42 in
Antique Music Box with Mandarin Automata Bell Strikers by Cuendet, c. 1890
Located in London, GB
A rare, cute, and very entertaining cylinder music box with four bells and two automata strikers made by J. Cuendet in Geneva, Switzerland, c. 1890. For a full video with sound pleas...
Brass, Steel
$32,396
H 44.49 in W 41.15 in D 25.01 in
Orchestral Interchangeable Antique Music Box on Table, Ducommun Girod, c. 1870
Located in London, GB
A magnificent drum, bell, and castanet orchestral music box with six interchangeable cylinders on matching table, made by Ducommun Girod in Geneva, Switzerland c. 1870. The mechani...
Brass, Stainless Steel
$29,690
H 38.59 in W 42.13 in D 25.6 in
Antique 19thC Swiss Made Cylinder Music Box By Lecoultre Frères Of Geneva c.1880
By LeCoultre & Cie 1
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Swiss music box crafted in the form of a desk table, with a fully functional mechanism.
Brass
$1,495
H 13 in W 18.5 in D 3.5 in
Shadow Box Display Featuring Antique Dagger and Scabbard from Najran, Saudi Arab
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional wall-mounted display features an antique dagger and scabbard from Najran, a culturally rich region in southern Saudi Arabia renowned for its centuries-old tradition ...
Brass, Steel
$9,111
H 10.63 in W 23.63 in D 12.21 in
Antique 9 Bell Music Box with Summer Garden Strikers by George Bendon, c. 1880
Located in London, GB
A lovely and great sounding antique music box with nine engraved bells and bird, butterfly and flowers strikers made by George Bendon in Geneva, Switzerand, c.1800. For a full video ...
Brass, Steel
$16,198
H 10.24 in W 25.99 in D 14.97 in
Antique 9 Bell Music Box with Clock by Ami Rivenc, Geneva, Switzerland, c. 1880
By Japy Frères
Located in London, GB
A fine quality and rare music box made by Ami Rivenc of Geneva, Switzerland in c. 1880, featuring the beautiful combination of 9 engraved bells and an 8-day French clock inside a ser...
Brass
$13,808
H 18.2 in W 23.6 in D 11.3 in
Large Masterly Carved Swiss Black Forest Nutwood Chalet with Clock and Music Box
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality, hand carved and truly impressive antique clock with 8 music melodies. Over the years we have had the pleasure of owning and selling a number of beautiful Black Forest a...
Brass, Iron, Enamel
19th Century English Jewelry Drawer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite wooden jewelry box from Victorian England embodies classic craftsmanship with its square top and beveled skirt. Each of its four drawers is adorned with a small, round...
Brass
$1,181
H 6.4 in W 10.4 in D 6.25 in
Great Shape & Color, Antique Tea Caddy inNutwood with Brass Lock and Hinges
Located in Lisse, NL
A very pleasing to the eye, early 1800s triple compartment tea caddy. This marvellous tea caddy is in very good condition and the patinated nutwood has a truly warm, deep and rich p...
Brass
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.