A fine Singing Bird Box in Tortoiseshell
Located in London, GB
A particularly elegant and well proportioned late 19th century singing bird box, housed in a rich
1880s Antique Bar Box
Bronze
A fine Singing Bird Box in Tortoiseshell
Located in London, GB
A particularly elegant and well proportioned late 19th century singing bird box, housed in a rich
Bronze
Mandolin Singing Bird Automaton Music Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional singing bird cylinder music box is a wonder of Austrian mechanical ingenuity. Not
Satinwood
Antique Salesman Sample Adjustable Box Spring
Located in Dekalb, IL
Early 1900s; Unbranded Early box springs were a pretty simple concept, lifting the mattress off
Steel
Mermod Fréres Station Cylinder Music Box
By Mermod Frères 1
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptionally wonderful and rare automaton cylinder musical box by the Mermod Fréres firm of
Walnut
Continental Rosewood Miniature Chest Jewelry Box
Located in Lambertville, NJ
with two lower working drawers. The top section lifts to reveal storage. Perfect trinket jewelry box.
Rosewood
Antique Swiss Music Box, circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Swiss Music Box circa 1890.
Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Game Box
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Lovely antique game box, made of mahogany. The box contains several games, with many bits and
Wood
Zabihi Collection Bakhtiari Garden Box Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th Century Bakhtiari Rug with a fun, colorful garden box pattern. rug no. j2605 size
Wool
Gold and Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box by Rochat
Located in London, GB
An exceptional early Frères Rochat singing bird box with fusee automaton movement, stamped with the
Gold
Rare 19th Century Austrian Enameled Violin Music Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and magnificent 19th century Austrian violin-form music box, finely enameled and richly
Bronze, Enamel
$1,995
H 10 in W 8.25 in D 7.875 in
French Napoleon III Period Ebonized Crystal Cave a Liqueur Service Set
Located in Forney, TX
very long periods of time! Keywords: cave a liqueur serving set tantalus bar box liquor cabinet chest
Crystal, Brass
Marquetry Wooden Music Box by Nicole Frères
By Nicole Frères
Located in London, GB
Marquetry wooden music box by Nicole Frères Swiss, Late 19th Century Height 14cm, width 64cm, depth
Metal
$2,000 / set
H 4.75 in Dm 2.5 in
Fine Antique Venetian Salviati Enameled Blue Glass Stemmed Cordial Glass Set
By Salviati, Antonio Salviati
Located in Forney, TX
stemware drinking goblet small cup tumbler glass cave a liqueur service tantalus bar box liquour caddy
Enamel
English Oak Campaign Bottle Box. Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
English campaign oak dove tailed decanter box with brass side handles, fitted baise interior for
Mermod Freres Oak Music Box on Stand
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Mermod Frères Oak Cylinder Music Box on Stand, Sainte-Croix, Switzerland. circa 1895. Each side
Oak
Figural French Rosewood Cigar Box, circa 1880
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Comical French rosewood figural cigar box. Lever opens against lid and front door to reveal open
Rosewood
Oak and Pine 19th Century Wall Hanging Spice Box
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A charming mid 19th century wall hanging Oak and Pine Spice Box, or Cabinet, having four short
Oak, Pine
Italian box containing games in burl ART DECO
Located in Milano, IT
This extraordinary Art Deco-style game box represents a veritable treasure trove of 1920s Italian
Metal
France Late 18th Century Baroque Silver Box
Located in Brescia, IT
France Late 18th century silver carriage shape box in Regency Style This magnificent piece of
Silver
Black Forest Carved Jewelry Box, circa 1900
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Beautiful hand carved Black Forest footed jewelry box with two song birds as finials. Comes with
Wood
$1,068
H 1.19 in W 5.12 in D 3.15 in
Lithographed Cube Puzzle Box Depicting Prague, 19th Century, 6 Views
Located in NANTES, FR
**Lithographed Cube Puzzle Box Depicting Prague, 19th Century, 6 Views M3763** This cube puzzle
Wood
Art Deco Silverplate & Crystal Cobbler Shaker Box, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco cocktail Cobbler shaker set box, France, ca.1920. Silverplate and crystal. Box
Crystal, Silver Plate
Victorian Pearl & Rose Cut Diamond Insect Bar Brooch, Circa 1880
Located in Altrincham, GB
- a lovely addition to your collar, scarf or hat! Complete with antique fitted box. Length of bar
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Silver
Black Forest Carved Jewelry Box, circa 1900
By Black Forest
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Footed oval Black Forest jewelry box with floral finials. Stunning piece. Origin: Switzerland
Wood
Antique English Brass Games Box Tantalus, circa 1860
Located in New Orleans, LA
Wonderful tantalus games box with cards, shot glasses and dice.
Oak
Antique Marquetry Wood Music Box by Langdorff & Fils
Located in London, GB
Antique marquetry wood music box by Langdorff & Fils Swiss, Late 19th Century Height 31cm, width
Metal
Antique Parquetry Wood Music Box by Nicole Frères
By Nicole Frères
Located in London, GB
Antique parquetry wood music box by Nicole Frères Swiss, Late 19th Century Height 24cm, width 87cm
Metal
Boxed 1800s Antique Silver Gilt and Enamel Vodka Tots
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
- boxed; an addition to our range of drinks related silverware These exceptional antique Russian silver
Sterling Silver
$678
H 3.55 in W 8.67 in D 5.12 in
WEIGHTED ANTiQUE VICTORIAN LARGE STAUNTON PATTERN CHESS SET ORIGINAL BOX
By House of Staunton
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, Antique Victorian Staunton pattern chess set in the period box which is heavily patinated A very
Boxwood
$4,896
H 13.39 in W 22.45 in D 15.75 in
Antique Hunting Day Cellarette, Irish, Wine Storage Box, Gillingtons, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique hunting day cellarette. An Irish, mahogany wine storage box by Gillingtons of
Mahogany
$949
H 3.15 in W 11.03 in D 7.88 in
Work Box in Straw Marquetry, Early 19th Century, Antique-Style Decor
Located in NANTES, FR
**Work Box in Straw Marquetry, Early 19th Century, Antique-Style Decor M3681** This work box
Wood
Wood and leather game box - Italy, 19th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Wood and leather game box for chess, Nine men’s morris and Backgammon Italy, 19th century 33 x 33,3
Leather, Wood
English Mahogany Wood Campaign Cellarette / Wine Storage Box
Located in Tarry Town, NY
English mahogany wood Victorian style footed campaign cellarette / storage boxes. Impressive
Brass
19th Century Victorian Games Box Compendium, England, Circa 1895
Located in Incline Village, NV
and original) games box, with various game playing choices. The Victorian era compendium of games is
Wood
$4,273
H 2.37 in W 10.67 in D 8.75 in
“L’Oiseau Bleu” Game Box, 19th Century, Lithographed Cardboard Oracle Set
Located in NANTES, FR
**“L’Oiseau Bleu” Game Box, 19th Century, Lithographed Cardboard Oracle Set – Here is a finely
Wood
Antique Swiss 10 Air Musical Box Langdorff & Fils 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique Swiss 10 airs Gonçalo Alves cylinder music box, manufactured by Langdorff
Hardwood
19th Century Fitted Decanter Box, 4 Decanter Tantalus A charming piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century Fitted Decanter Box, 4 Decanter Tantalus A charming piece in figured walnut lined and
Walnut
Shadow Box Display of Hungarian Hussars Cavalry Toy Soldiers
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Shadow Box Display of Hungarian Hussars Cavalry Toy Soldiers figurines. It depicts a
Glass, Wood
19th Century Coromandel Drinks Box decorated with Gemstones
Located in London, GB
A Fine Drinks Box retailed by Spiers of Oxford. Constructed in coromandel, dressed with gothic
Multi-gemstone, Brass, Other, Silver
Late 19th Century Swiss Music Box by Paillard, Vaucher & Fils
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Swiss music box by Paillard, Vaucher & Fils, late 19th century. Walnut veneered top with line
Metal
Novelty Art Deco Silver Plate Hat Box Ice Bucket
Located in Northampton, GB
Novelty Art Deco Hat Box Ice Bucket. The Ice Bucket of novelty shape in the form of a traditional hat box
Silver Plate
1920s Japanese Lacquered Paper Mache Boxed Pin-Up Card Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Japan, a hand-painted, lacquered papier-mache boxed card set, holding two complete decks of
Paper
$3,250
H 30.5 in W 22.5 in D 14.5 in
Early 19th Century French Tric Trac Table / Game Box on Stand, Signed
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 19th Century French Tric Trac Table / Game Box on Stand, Signed
Wood
Early 19th Century Neoclassical Automaton Windmill Sewing Box
Located in Essex, MA
Rare early 19th century working automaton sewing box with hidden compartments for necessaries and
Alabaster
Fine Antique English Coromandel Decanter / Drinks Box, circa 1880
By Betjemanns & Sons
Located in Bath, GB
A truly magnificent drinks / decanter box made from exotic Coromandel mounted with polished brass
$1,400
H 4 in W 20.75 in D 14.25 in
19th Century French Walnut and Inlaid Backgammon & Checkers Game Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Entertain guests or elevate a study or game room with this elegant antique game box. Crafted in
Felt, Walnut
Imperial Company Disc Playing Music Box, American 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
The Imperial Company music box with one disc, the disc is titled The Geisha. Refinished mahogany
Mahogany
$17,424
H 20.08 in W 4.73 in D 2.76 in
Rare c. 1900 French Cigar-Box Violin – Authentic Trench-Art Folk Instrument
Located in Barcelona, ES
around 1890-1920 from an official French “Manufacture des Tabacs / République Française” cigar box. Its
Wood
Magician's Trick Double Wood Boxes with Ties, circa 1890
Located in Incline Village, NV
late 1800s. I am not familiar with this Magician's prop consisting of a box within a box but I presume
Wood
$2,995
H 37 in W 31.5 in D 14.75 in
Rare Miniature Inlaid Dutch Marquetry Salesman's Sample or Jewelry Box
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Presenting an exquisite miniature Dutch marquetry cabinet, a beautifully crafted example of traditional European decorative arts. Standing 37" high x 31 1/2" wide x 14 3/4" deep, thi...
Tulipwood, Walnut
Red and White Box Blue Trim Moroccan Village Rug
Located in New York, NY
This hand-knotted village rug features a box pattern throughout, shaped with blue threads to create
Wool
$24,662
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
Brass, Steel
$2,800
H 28.75 in W 24.25 in D 24.25 in
A 19th Century English Marquetry Game Table, Gaming Set and Treen Box.
Located in Buchanan, MI
A Victorian Marquetry Game Table, Gaming Set and Treen Box 19th Century Height 28 3/4 x diameter 24
Wood
$58,229
H 1.24 in W 3.69 in D 2.47 in
Charles Bruguier singing bird box, fusee movement, silver gilt and enamel
Located in London, GB
Fine Bruguier fusee singing bird box in silver gilt and enamel. The box with movement and box
Silver, Enamel
$1,839
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 6.11 in
Swedish Empire Mahogany Decanter Box with Three Cut Crystal Bottles, circa 1820S
Located in Knivsta, SE
Swedish Empire Mahogany Decanter Box with Three Cut Crystal Bottles, circa 1820–1830 A refined
Crystal
Fontana Arte Box/Empty Pockets/Ashtray Glass Wood, 1950, Italy
By Fontana Arte
Located in Milano, IT
Fontana Arte Box/Empty Pockets/Ashtray glass wood, 1950, Italy.
Glass
Zabihi Collection Bakhtiari Garden Box Square Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-Century Bakhtiari Square 10-foot size Rug Details rug no. j2878 size 10' 7" x 10' 10" (323 x 330 cm)
Wool
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.