$17,151
H 11.5 in W 16 in D 6.5 in
19th Century Napoleon III Period Mother-of-Pearl and Marquetry Drinks Box
Located in London, GB
A Fine Napoleon III Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid and Marquetry Drinks Box Of serpentine rectangular form
Mother-of-Pearl, Glass, Tulipwood, Yew
$30,180
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
Brass
$1,800
H 5 in W 14 in D 7.5 in
Early 20th Century French Mahogany and Painted Six-Song Cylinder Music Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Listen to soft, cheerful music in your living room with this traditional, antique music box
Brass
$1,600
H 3 in W 10.5 in D 5.5 in
Antique English Brass Mounted Games Set Box Inset with Colorful Enamels, Ca 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Brass Mounted "Games Set" Box Inset with Colorful Enamels, Circa 1890's.
Enamel, Brass
$22,500
H 9.25 in W 20.5 in D 10.25 in
Switzerland Mahogany Ebonized Hinged Music Box with Three Cylinders, C. 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Rare Switzerland mahogany & ebonized hinged music box with the original crank, three interior paper
Steel
$422Sale Price|30% Off
H 3.6 in W 7.8 in D 5.25 in
Weighted Resin Chess Set Game in Jointed Wood Box 9.5cm Kings, Ca 1930s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
jointed pine box, all dating to the early/ mid 20th century, Circa 1930's. The chess pieces are made of a
Resin, Pine
$1,300
H 5 in W 12 in D 6.5 in
Early 20th Century French Tulip Wood and Painted Four-Song Cylinder Music Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Listen to soft, cheerful music in your living room with this traditional, antique music box
Tulipwood
$1,056Sale Price|30% Off
H 0.91 in W 4.73 in D 4.34 in
Art Deco Boxed Set of Six Sterling Silver, Gilt & Enamel Cocktail Picks
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Cockerels Exquisitely Boxed Each cocktail stick is 9cm from tip to the top of the cockerel. Outside of
Enamel, Sterling Silver
$5,420
H 0.24 in W 0.63 in L 2.13 in
Antique 0.26 Carat Ruby 1.02 Carat Diamond Pearl Silver Set Insect Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
bar brooch - boxed; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
$1,272
H 3.94 in W 10.24 in D 4.73 in
Betel Motor Brass Model Car, Art Deco Box, Collectible Paint Set, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely Art Deco model car fully made in brass. This charming model car box with many purposes was
Metal, Brass
$1,250
H 18.5 in W 10 in D 10 in
Rustic French 19th Century Pine or Oak Tantalus Wine Box with Metal Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pine or oak tantalus wine box from the 19th century with metal lock and two handles. This
Metal
Treen Apothecary’s Bottle and Spherical Thimble Box in Sycamore Made in the 19
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Treen Apothecary’s Bottle and Spherical Thimble Box in Sycamore Made in the 19th century
Sycamore
Art Deco Gold Washed "GIN" Decanter Label by Napier in Original Box
By Napier Co.
Located in Nantucket, MA
Art Deco gold washed decanter label "GIN" marked Napier on the back.
Metal, Gold Plate
$1,495
H 6 in W 9.5 in D 5 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Black Lacquer Liqueur Box with Bronze Inlay
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Made of palissander, this lovely Napoleon III period liqueur box is lacquered in black, a method
Lacquer, Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
19th Century Silver Loderein or Snuff Box in the Shape of a Book
Located in Delft, NL
A silver loderein or snuff box in the shape of a book A silver loderein box in the shape of a
Silver
$16,465
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
Brass
$450 / set
H 4.25 in Dm 1.5 in
Vintage Cut to Clear Cranberry Cordial Glasses in Original Box Set of 6 - Italy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
our favorite finds of the year. The glasses come in their original box which is wrapped in a stunning
Crystal
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 43 in W 45 in D 21.75 in
19th Century Swiss Cylinder Carved Music Box on a Table by Mermod Freres
By Mermod Frères 1
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 19th century Swiss cylinder carved music box on a table by Mermod Freres. The maker’s
Wood
$1,800
H 5.25 in W 16.75 in D 7.5 in
19th C. Antique Swiss Cylinder Roll Music Box 6 Tune Airs with Inlaid Case
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th C. Antique Swiss Cylinder Roll Music Box 6 Tune Airs with Inlaid Case and Works Very Nicely
Mahogany
$7,500
H 30.75 in W 20.5 in D 15.75 in
American Mahogany Hinged Bottle Box on Stand with Exposed Dovetails, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany hinged bottle box on stand with exposed dovetails, interior dividers, original
Brass
$450 / set
H 4.5 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in
19th C. Antique Indian Brass and Wood Smoking Tobacco Jar Box Ashtray Set - 3 Pc
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th C. Antique Indian Brass and Wood Smoking Tobacco Jar Box Ashtray Set - 3 Pc. Item features (2
Brass
$1,195
H 7.5 in Dm 6.25 in
Early 20th Century Bell Metal and Brass Monkey Cigar Cutter w/Match Box Holder
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
match box, on a circular ashtray base. The body of the monkey is bell metal (brass with high copper
Brass, Copper
$18,000
H 34.75 in W 20.75 in D 17 in
American Federal Walnut One Drawer Patera Inlaid Bottle Box on Stand, VA C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
American Federal walnut hinged bottle box on stand with central oval and corner patera inlays
Brass
$899
H 9.25 in W 11.63 in D 7 in
French 'Marquise De Sevigne' Tantalus Set with Leather Figural Book Case or Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
bottle and six surviving shot glass which have stylized leaf decoration done in gilt. The box is signed
Leather, Glass, Softwood
$2,250 / set
H 11.5 in W 15.5 in D 11.75 in
Antique Victorian Black Forest Carved Wood & Glass Cave a Liqueur Tantalus Box
Located in Forney, TX
A rare antique Victorian Black Forest carved wood and glass cave a liqueur / tantalus cabinet set. circa 1880 Exquisitely hand-crafted in the late 19th century, Continental European...
Crystal, Bronze
$378Sale Price|26% Off
H 2.45 in W 10.8 in D 2.4 in
Victorian "9-Spot" Dominoe Game 55 Piece Set in Jointed Hardwood Box, 19th C.
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
its jointed wooden box or case. Dominoe sets are normally six-spot sets giving a total of 28 dominoes
Bone, Wood
$1,142Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.94 in W 10.24 in D 4.73 in
Betel Motor Car Art Deco Brass Box, Collectible Toy, Children's Paint Set, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Patent 75086 - This is a large tobacco box with many purposes, (Child's Paint Set). Car in
Metal, Brass
$378Sale Price|33% Off
H 2.7 in W 10.8 in D 2.4 in
Late 19th Century "9-Spot" Dominoe Game 55 Piece Set in Jointed Hardwood Box
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
its jointed wooden box or case. Dominoe sets are normally six-spot sets giving a total of 28 dominoes
Bone, Wood
$728Sale Price|30% Off
H 16.5 in W 11.25 in D 7.5 in
19th C. English Carved Mahogany Jewelry Box in the Form of a Miniature Dresser
Located in New Orleans, LA
A very unusual and handsome English carved mahogany Gentlemens jewelry box in the form of a
Brass
$631Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.25 in W 7.8 in D 6 in
Weighted Wood Chess Set by John Jaques of London in Wood Box 7cm Kings, ca 1950
By Jaques of London
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
original box with a sliding lid, made by John Jaques of London and dating to the mid 20th century period
Wood
Georgian Mahogany Corner Cabinet, Late 18th Century
Located in GB
corner cabinet. The cabinet has a single door with twelve panes of glass and swept glazing bars or
Mahogany
Reed & Barton Sterling Silver Cigar Box with Hound Dog Finial
By Reed & Barton
Located in New York, NY
Modern sterling silver cigar box. Made by Reed & Barton in Taunton, Massachusetts, ca 1920
Sterling Silver
Antique Russian Silver & Niello Cigar Case with Sukharev Tower
Located in New York, NY
Russian silver and niello box depicting long-lost Moscow landmark, ca 1879. Rectangular with curved
Silver
Antique Edwardian Cigarette Case with Enamel Fox Hunt
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian sterling silver cigarette case, ca 1910. Hinged and rectangular. On front, horizontal enamel fox hunting scene with two hounds running ahead of whip-bearing man on gallopin...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Chinese Export Silver Cigarette Case
Located in New York, NY
Chinese export silver cigarette case, ca 1910. Curved and rectangular with push tab. On cover engraved tail-chasing dragon—all talons and horns and scaly serpentine body. Back plain....
Silver
Chinese Export Silver Vinaigrette by Canton Retailer Cutshing
By Cutshing
Located in New York, NY
Chinese export silver vinaigrette. Rectangular with hinged cover. Scenes of indigenous life in low relief. Interior gilt with hinged grill; engraved presentation on cover: “E. E. W. ...
Silver
English Georgian Regency Sheep & Shepherd Snuffbox, 1812
Located in New York, NY
English Georgian gilt sterling silver snuffbox, 1812. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged and tabbed; on top, chased pastoral scene: A shepherd sits under a tree with a lam...
Sterling Silver
Victorian English Regency Handcrafted Burl Wood Jewelry Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Beautiful handcrafted jewelry box burl wood box, Victorian, Napoleon style burl wood jewelry box
Wood
19th Century French Antique Cut Crystal and Gilt Bronze Dresser Box
Located in Montreal, QC
This dressing table casket is well-cut with diamond shaped panels and stylized fan shaped blazes. This motif is echoed by the decoration of palmettes in the gilt metal banding.
Crystal, Ormolu
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.