Silver Mounted Swedish Porphyry Box
Sold|$5,771
Silver Mounted Swedish Porphyry Box
Located in Stockholm, SE
A silver mounted Swedish porphyry box. Early 19th century.
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Decorative Boxes
Porphyry, Silver
Sold|$5,771
Silver Mounted Swedish Porphyry Box
Located in Stockholm, SE
A silver mounted Swedish porphyry box. Early 19th century.
Porphyry, Silver
Small mid 19th century Swedish painted pine strong box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Small mid 19th century swedish painted pine strong box circa 1842. Beautiful small scandinavian
Pine, Paint
Small Mid 19th Century Swedish Painted Pine Strong Box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Small mid 19th century Swedish painted pine strong box circa 1842. Beautiful small Scandinavian
Pine, Paint
Sold|$3,900
Painted Swedish Pantry Box
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine 19th Century (dated 1888) Swedish pantry box, the oval lid with bentwood handle held by wood
Wood
Sold|$800
Swedish Lidded Birch Box
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine Swedish carved and turned birch burl container, called a box, the lid with half ring handle
Birch
Sold|$900
Swedish Flamed Birch Box
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish flamed birch sewing box, Circa 1840, of rectangular form with a hinged lid, interior
Sold|$1,500
Pair of Swedish Boxes
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Swedish Karl Johan mahogany boxes, circa 1830, with hinged domed rectangular tops above
19th Century Wooden Swedish Food Box with Iron Straps and Handle
Located in Round Top, TX
This Swedish food box has terrific hardware and a nice worn patina. It's a great decorative item or
Wood
Elegant Box in Birch with Brass details. Karl Johan, Sweden, early 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant Box in Birch with Brass details. Period design, Karl Johan from early 19th Century in
Brass
Sold|$834
Swedish Iron Bound Bentwood Box
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Large early 19th century Swedish travel box with original iron work, 1810. Dimensions
Bentwood
Small 19th century Swedish painted pine metal bound dome top box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Small 19th century Swedish painted pine metal bound dome top box circa 1870. Original painted dome
Metal
Small 19th Century Swedish Painted Pine Metal Bound Dome Top Box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Small 19th century Swedish painted pine metal bound dome top box circa 1870. Original painted
Iron
Small Swedish Original Blue Painted Folk Art Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish early 19th century wooden round Folk Art box with original blue paint. Most likely used to
Oak
Sold|$1,100
Shaving Mirror 19th Century Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and rare shaving mirror made in Sweden during the early 19th Century. Original mercury
Sold|$2,100
19th Century Small Swedish Chest
Located in Houston, TX
The 19th Century Small Swedish Chest is not just a charming piece of furniture; it's a testament to
Wood, Paint
Sold|$1,450
19th Century Swedish Wooden Wedding Chest
Located in Middleburg, VA
19th century Swedish wooden wedding chest. Simple yet still elegant in its day. Originally held
Wood
Rare Swedish 1850ca Butter Box Öland Limestone
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish 1850ca Butter Box Made of Öland limestone from south Sweden. This was used for storage of
Limestone
Antique Swedish Green Folk Art Bentwood Box
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique green bentwood box in folk art from the first part of the 1800s. The box is oval and the
Bentwood, Pine
A Swedish Love Token Box in Original Paint
Located in Greenwich, CT
A well crafted and painted 19th century Swedish love token box with basket and plumed bird
Wood
19th Century Alder Root Decorative Box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Petit Swedish box made from alder root, circa 1870. With working self locking mechanism and key
Walnut
Small Antique Swedish Folk Art Painted Trunk or Box
Located in Round Top, TX
The delightful hand-painted floral motif seen on this small trunk or box was a traditional Folk Art
Antique Original Black Painted Bent Wood Box from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
multiple generations such as you see in this handcrafted box. Notice the bentwood that forms the sides
Wood
19th Century marquetry fruitwood desktop box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century marquetry fruitwood desktop box circa 1890. Good quality desktop box covered with
Fruitwood
Decorative Mid-19th Century Oak Strong Box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Decorative mid-19th century oak strong box, circa 1840. Swedish rustic strong box made from oak
Oak
Swedish Original Painted Monogram Folk Art Box Dated 1866
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A Swedish original hand painted and carved Folk Art bridal bentwood box from the North Western
Pine
19th Century Birch Sewing Box with Stringing
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century birch sewing box with stringing circa 1880. Good quality sewing box veneered in
Birch
Round Swedish Original Painted Folk Art Hat Box Dated 1815
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A Swedish 19th Century folk art box with the original paint. This box painted with a floral
Pine
19th Century Swedish Pine Painted Butter Churn
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Beautiful original painted Swedish butter churn, circa 1860. Unique piece of traditional Swedish
Pine
19th Century birch sewing box with stringing
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century birch sewing box with stringing circa 1880. Good quality sewing box veneered in birch
Birch
19th century hand painted tine decorative box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century hand painted tine decorative box circa 1860. Good quality Swedish tine box, used for
Pine, Paint
Small 19th Century Original Painted Sarcophagus Box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Small 19th century original painted sarcophagus box circa 1870. Beautiful decorative box with
Pine, Paint
Antique Silver Gilt Porcelain Figural Cupid Memorial Box Case, Sweden
Located in Montreal, QC
wonderfully executed with detailed repoussé designs. There is a hand written note inside the box, in Swedish
Porcelain
Swedish early 19th Century painted pine chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish early 19th century painted pine chest circa 1802. Fine quality hand painted blanket box
Metal
Sold|$1,599
Early 19th Century painted pine blanket box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century painted pine blanket box circa 1828. Fine example of the traditional method of
Pine, Paint
19th Century Satinwood Birch Inlaid Knife Box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality birch and satinwood knife box circa 1890. Inlaid with shell to lid, ebony inlaid
Birch
19th Century Sterling Silver Locking Biscuit Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
silver teaware collection This exceptional antique 19th century Swedish silver locking biscuit box has
Sterling Silver
Antique Swedish Large Wooden storage box 1802 Handmade Folk Craft
Located in Forest, BE
Swedish antique pine and birch wooden storage box. The lady’s got them to store there small goods
Birch, Pine
Antique Swedish Bent Wooden Tine Box, or "Svepask" genuine Scandinavian folkart.
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A beautifully rare Scandinavian antique bent wooden box known as a "Svepask" from Sweden. Well used
Bentwood
19th century Folk Art Hand-painted Scandinavian Immigrants Box
Located in Leesburg, VA
Anonymous Probably Sweden; early 19th century Polychrome wood (probably pine); iron Approximate
Pine
Etui in Oxidized Steel with Crest of Swedish Noble Family Oxenstierna 19th C.
Located in Knivsta, SE
Etui in Oxidized Steel with Crest of Swedish Noble Family Oxenstierna 19th Century. Entirely in
Steel
Early 19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Kitchen Silverware and Spices Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early 19th century Scandinavian Folk Art kitchen silverware and spices box in old black color.
Pine
Scandinavian hand painted 19th century pine strong box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian hand painted 19th century pine strong box circa 1840. Good example of traditional
Metal
Small Scandinavian 19th century original painted sarcophagus box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Small 19th century original painted sarcophagus box circa 1870. Beautiful decorative box with
Pine, Paint
Mid 19th Century Rustic Swedish Pine Storage Container
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century rustic Swedish pine storage container circa 1860. Very nice rare item to find
Metal
Antique Swedish Wooden butter storage box 1800's Handmade Folk Craft
Located in Forest, BE
Swedish antique pine and birch wooden butter storage box . Fine quality of bentwood. It is a true
Birch, Pine
Small Scandinavian 19th century painted pine dome top box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Small Scandinavian 19th century painted pine dome top box circa 1870. Character painted pine box
Pine, Paint
Sold|$688 / set
Small Scandinavian 19th Century Painted Pine Dome Top Box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Small Scandinavian 19th century painted pine dome top box circa 1870. Character painted pine box
Metal
Early 19th Century Hand Painted Traditional Swedish Pine Chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 19th century hand painted traditional Swedish chest/box circa 1800. Stunning traditional
Iron
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Book box
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish stone lidded box in the form of stacked books, Early 19th Century.
Stone, Marble
Small Scandinavian 19th Century Painted Pine Dome Top Box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Small Scandinavian 19th century painted pine dome top box circa 1870. Character painted pine box
Pine, Paint
Mid 19th century Swedish painted table top writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century swedish painted table top writing desk circa 1850. Good quality table top bureau
Pine, Paint
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Birch Salt and Pepper Containers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare pair of salt and pepper containers, circa 1895. Great piece for decoration in the kitchen. Golden birch color with original writing on the front. Some staining to wood in places...
Birch
Scandinavian Mid-19th Century Hand Painted Dome Top Pine Box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian mid 19th century hand painted dome top pine box circa 1850. Fine example of mid
Pine, Paint
Scandinavian Mid-19th Century Hand Painted Dome Top Pine Box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian mid-19th century hand painted dome top pine box circa 1850. Fine example of mid
Pine, Paint
Sold|$700
Alrot Box
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Gustavian alrot box, early 19th century. Alrot is Swedish for alder root which is a
19th century Biedermeier Walnut Root Slant Top Letter Box Inlaid Bird Motif
Located in Savannah, GA
Large size slant top 19th century Biedermeier veneered walnut root letter box with inlaid bird and
Wood
Swedish Burlwood Courting Box with Ivory Details
Located in Greenwich, CT
An early 19th century Swedish burlwood courting box having hinged top and single drawer, mirror on
Wood, Ivory
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.