Danish Early 19th Century Empire Tobacco Box
Located in Kastrup, DK
A charming mahogany tobacco box in an architecturally intriguing form. The top of the lid is
Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Bone Box
Bone, Mahogany
Danish Early 19th Century Empire Tobacco Box
Located in Kastrup, DK
A charming mahogany tobacco box in an architecturally intriguing form. The top of the lid is
Bone, Mahogany
Very Decorative Vizagapatam Box INDIA 19th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
VERY DECORATIVE VIZAGAPATAM BOX Vizagapatam, India, 19th Century. Rustic workmanship will only
Bone
Art Deco Cedar Lined Amboyna Burl Cigarette Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Rectangular Art Deco bone trimmed amboyna burl cigarette box, Trimmed in bone on all edges as well
Bone, Amboyna
19th Century Chinoiserie Sewing Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice condition for its age. Does not have key. Has original sewing box utensils inside - spools
Bone, Wood, Lacquer
19C Anglo Indian Vizigapatam Stamp Box
Located in Dallas, TX
t/shell box in rectangular shape, covered with bone friezes and banding. The lid slides sideways to
Bone, Shell
19th Century Chinoiserie Sewing Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great condition for its age. No major losses or damage. Has original sewing pieces inside.
Bone, Wood, Lacquer, Paint
19th Century Anglo Indian Ebony & Porcupine Quill Box
Located in Pearland, TX
A fine antique 19th-Century British Colonial porcupine quill and ebony box, made in Ceylon the
Bone, Ebony
19th Century Napoleon III Burl Wood Sewing Box
Located in Paris, FR
Varnished, burl wood sewing box, decorated with Greek frieze and brass inlays. The box contains a
Brass
English Shagreen Tea Caddy 19th with Bone Finial
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique English shagreen cased six sided wooden tea caddy with nice silver mounts, bone finial and
Silver
19th Century Sewing Box by Maison Aucoc, Paris
By A. Aucoc
Located in Paris, FR
Late 19th century oval sewing box decorated with crowned monogram. The case contains five gold and
Gold, Steel
19C Anglo Ceylonese Sewing Box of Museum Quality
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an absolutely stunning 19c Anglo Ceylonese sewing box of museum quality. Made in
Silver
17th-18th Century Spanish Colonial Box With Domed Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Spanish Colonial inlaid bone and faux tortoiseshell domed top box. Original hammered iron hinges
Iron
$360Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Jewelry Box in Leather with Diamond Pattern
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Small Rectangular Leather Jewelry Box on small brass balls with diamond pattern.
Brass
Chest, Box Forming a Cabinet, Orientalist Art, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Napoleon III period wood and bone marquetry cabinet box, Orientalist. Dimensions : H: 24cm, W: 31.5cm, D
Bone, Wood
Antique Anglo Indian Box Form Quill Lap Top or Travel Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive antique Anglo Indian lap top desk crafted in quills and ebony decorated with bone dots
Bone, Felt, Wood, Ebony
$4,200Sale Price|30% Off
Snuff box with bone lid and gold-covered tortoiseshell, with floral ornaments
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Snuff box with bone and tortoiseshell lid covered in gold, with floral ornaments
Silver
Veneered Footed Sandalwood Glove Box with Penwork Decoration, Vizagapatam, India
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Anglo-Indian penwork decorated veneered sandalwood glove box on turned ball feet the sides and top
Metal
Antique Regency Chinese Export Lacquer Handpainted Work Sewing Writing Box 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A fine quality antique Regency period Chinese Export Lacquer Work Sewing Box, Circa 1820. The box
Bronze
A highly refined Dutch-colonial Sri Lankan inlaid box with silver mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Galle district, 18th century The box is made of amboyna burr with inlays of ebony, bone and burr
Bone, Ebony, Amboyna
Cathrine Horsbøl (1872-1947) Art Nouveau Box in Mahogany, Denmark C.1910.
Located in Valby, 84
Jewelry Box by Cathrine Horsbøll, Denmark, ca. 1910 Jewelry box of oval form in richly figured
Brass
19C Anglo Indian Highly Carved Sadeli Mosaic Sarcophagus Sewing Box
Located in Dallas, TX
lidded faux ivory/bone, thread canisters with sadeli domes and the original bone thimble. The box sits
Bone, Sandalwood, Teak
Antique Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Jewelry Inlaid Sadeli Footed Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique 19th century Anglo-Indian jewelry, trinket footed box, inlay with ebony, mosaic marquetry
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Anglo-European Faux Tortoiseshell And Bone Card Case With Geometric Panel C 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
. The case opens on a concealed hinge to reveal an interior faced in pale bone or ivory panels
Shell
Art Deco Dark Green Shagreen Covered Wooden Box with Bar-Form Lid-Lift
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco shagreen covered wooden box of dark green color and with a bone lid lift.
Bone, Shagreen, Wood
19c Anglo Indian Highly Carved Teak and Sandalwood Sarcophagus Sewing Box
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A VERY NICE 19C Anglo Indian Highly Carved Teak and Sandalwood Sarcophagus Sewing Box
Bone, Sandalwood, Teak
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Palisander Game Box, Tortoise Shell
Located in Fayetteville, AR
, this mid nineteenth century French Napoleon III period palisander game box features a tortoise shell
Brass
Indian "Bombay" Box w/Sadeli Work Framing Carved Panels and Raised on Metal Feet
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Indian "Bombay" dresser/jewelry box with a mirror in the lid and raised on a "tray" base with
Bone, Shell, Wood
19th Century Anglo Indian Inlaid Mosaic Box With Drop Front and Drawers
Located in Stamford, CT
interior inlaid throughout with bone and various woods. Intricate geometric designs cover this lovely box
Bone, Fruitwood, Holly
17th Century William and Mary Floral Marquetry Olive Oyster Lace Box, Circa 1685
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A fine and rare 17th-century William and Mary olive oyster floral marquetry lace box, circa 1685
Bone, Boxwood, Ebony, Oak, Olive, Tulipwood, Holly
19th Century Chinoiserie Lacquer Sewing Box, Hand-Painted with Gilt
Located in Toronto, CA
This is a remarkable 19th century, Japanese lacquered sewing box with multiple compartments on the
Bone, Wood, Lacquer
19C Anglo Indian Highly Carved Teak Sadeli Mosaic Inlaid Sewing Box
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A LOVELY 19C Anglo Indian Highly Carved Sadeli Mosaic Inlaid Sewing Box. Made in Bombay
Bone, Sandalwood, Teak
19th Century Chinoiserie Tall Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In great condition for its age. With bone handle pulls.
Bone, Wood, Lacquer
Antique Flemish Dutch Antwerp Red Tortoiseshell Box Cabinet Chest On Stand
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and exceptional Baroque period Flemish or Dutch red tortoiseshell, bone, horn, ebony, and
Bone, Tortoise Shell, Rosewood, Horn, Wood, Ebony
Art Deco Shagreen (Ray Skin) Veneer Covered Wood Box of Light Grey Color
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco shagreen covered rectangular wooden box in pale grey, veneered on all exterior surfaces
Bone, Wood, Shagreen Stingray
English Black Lacquered and Gilt Stenciled Figural Pagoda Tea Box, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
English black lacquered and gilt stenciled figural pagoda hinged tea box with exterior gilt
Pewter
19C Anglo Ceylonese Specimen Wood Trinket Box
Located in Dallas, TX
aristocrats and diplomats. The box is made from sandalwood, ebony, bone and exotic specimen hardwood
Bone, Hardwood, Ebony, Sandalwood
19th Century Painted Satinwood Dresser Box
Located in Bradenton, FL
veneer storage boxes with original bone handles. Sewing box rests on four brass paw feet.
Satinwood
Art Deco Cedar Lined Green Shagreen Box w/Double 'Latch' to Front
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco green shagreen covered cedar box with double bone 'latch' and bone edges.
Shagreen, Wood
Egyptian Revival Bronze Round Pharaoh Case W/ Carved Bone Face, Circa 1920
Located in Van Nuys, CA
cast bronze case. Adorned with a meticulously carved bone face, the removable lid showcases a regal
Bronze
19C Anglo Indian Carved Teak Wood and Sadeli Mosaic Box
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A LOVELY 19th century Anglo-Indian Carved Teak Wood and Sadeli Mosaic Box, featuring a
Silver, Pewter
Romantic Hand Painted Dieppe Floral Snuff Box - France - Early 19th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Romantic hand painted Dieppe bovine bone floral snuff box - featuring a colorful display of flowers
Paint
Haviland Limoges Porcelain 3 Dresser Boxes for Bailey, Banks & Biddle, 1888-1894
By Haviland & Co., Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
fine semi-transparent bone china. The boxes are marked on the bottoms with H&C*/L France
Gold
19th Century Hand-Carved Bone Alligator Handled Culinary Carving Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
19th Century hand-carved bone alligator handled culinary carving set with a cutting knife, fork
Bone
Antique Hand Carved Bone Knife Hunting Scene Damascene Blade Possibly German
Located in Greer, SC
Exquisite antique hand carved bone knife with intricate hunting scene design. European made
Bone
Brass Mounted Georgian Campaign Dressing Table Box Gentleman's Necessaire C.1795
Located in Incline Village, NV
handle box interior bone handled clothes brush (4) pocket box
Silver, Silver Plate
Casket with Inlays. Baroque Early 18th Ctr. Walnut and Ebonised Oak
Located in Kastrup, DK
ebonised mouldings. The lid features pronounced Baroque-style panels with delicate bone inlays and refined
Iron
$20,318Sale Price|22% Off
Embriachi workshop marquetry casket - Northern Italy, 15th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Embriachi workshop marquetry casket Northern Italy, 15th century Alla certosina inlays (bone
Pewter
Majestic Spinning Wheel Made of Ebony Wood
Located in Doornspijk, NL
antique spinning wheel. The well shaped lances and buttons made of bone are in a beautiful contrast with
Bone, Ebony
Japanese a pair of finely carved cuff links with opposing faces
Located in Norton, MA
Japanese a pair of finely carved cuff links with opposing faces Dimension: Size: 3cm Condition: Excellent Condition, no damage.
Bone
19C Anglo Ceylonese Lap Desk of Museum Quality
Located in Dallas, TX
say that this is one of the finest lap desks we have ever seen ! The Lap desk box is rectangular in
Bone, Ebony, Sandalwood
$618Sale Price|34% Off
Antique Large Chinese Metal and Cinnabar Humidor Art Deco Box, circa 1920
Located in Vero Beach, FL
This rare Chinese Art Deco box is made from copper alloy. The top is decorated with hand carved
Copper
George III 'Mansion' Form Bottle Caddy or Tabletop Cellarette, circa 1780
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A rare and exquisite circa 1780 English, possibly Irish, George III period bottle caddy or tabletop cellarette in the form of a two-storey ashlar Palladian mansion house, the boxwood...
Brass
Inlaid Ebony Table Cabinet
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine 18th century ebony and bone inlaid table cabinet with geometric and line inlay on eight
Bone, Ebony
19th Century Miniature Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in High Point, NC
jewelry box!
Bone, Mahogany
18th Century Baroque Period Italian German Guild Chest Cabinet Jewelry Casket
By Ferdinando Pogliani
Located in Forney, TX
bone ivory marquetry tabletop cabinet casket. Of exceptionally fine quality, lavishly decorated, large
Lapis Lazuli, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu, Pewter
English Georgian Chinroserie Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy with Ball Feet, C. 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
escutcheon, bone fitted interior border with two lidded tortoiseshell foil lined compartments, and resting on
Foil
English Black Lacquered and Gilt Stenciled Figural Pagoda Tea Caddy, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
foliage motif, original hand chased lidded interior pewter container with bone knob, and exterior locking
Pewter
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.