Vintage Boho 19th Century Burl Wood Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring this exceptional burl wood box into your home today!
19th Century British Biedermeier Antique Burl Wood Box
Mother-of-Pearl, Burl
Vintage Boho 19th Century Burl Wood Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring this exceptional burl wood box into your home today!
Mother-of-Pearl, Burl
English Victorian Burl Wood Box
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian style rectangular rosewood box with a geometric various wood inlaid top lid having a mirrored back and an interior with nine compartments
Mirror
$480
H 1.4 in W 4 in D 4 in
Italian Octagonal Burl Wood Box With Fruit Wood Inlay, Renaissance Style, 19th C
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century Italian Renaissance style octagonal box with burl wood and veneer fruit wood and dyed wood inlay.
Fruitwood, Burl
19th Century Burl Wood Box With Fruit Wood And Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century folk art box, with burl wood veneer and mother of pearl and fruit wood inlay.
Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood, Burl
English Victorian Burl Wood Makeup Box
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian burl wood traveling vanity / make up box with ebonized trim edge and a small lower drawer; interior holding 9 various silver boxes and 7 assorted implements.
Silver
Antique Art Deco Burl Wood Game Jewelry Box
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Beautiful King of all Suits hand made burl wood Gaming box. Slight chipping to corner, pictured.
Burl
$2,278Sale Price|25% Off
H 4.93 in W 10.44 in D 7.49 in
19th Century Napoleon III Burl Wood Sewing Box
Located in Paris, FR
Varnished, burl wood sewing box, decorated with Greek frieze and brass inlays.
Brass
Vintage Brass Inlay Burl Wood Traveling Writing Desk Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite Victorian-era traveling writing desk is a masterclass in 19th-century craftsmanship and portable luxury. The exterior is wrapped in a breathtaking burl wood veneer, sh...
Brass
Exquisite Geometric Inlaid Burl Wood Trinket Box with Parquetry Lid
Located in San Diego, CA
Exquisite Geometric Inlaid Burl Wood Trinket Box with Parquetry Lid, circa 1980s.
Elm, Walnut, Burl
19th Century Napoleon III Game Box with Burl Wood and Brass
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful antique game box from the French Napoleon III period. The box is made of book veneer match, inlaid with brass trims. This box shows the fine craftsmanship of the ebenist wh...
Brass
$1,694 / set
H 5.1 in W 11.8 in D 7.9 in
Stylish Set Burl / Burr Wood Two Jewelry Caskets / Boxes With Picture Frame
Located in Lisse, NL
The burl or burr nutwood that was used to create these two stunning boxes has delivered the most amazing details and patterns both on the exterior and interior and this exotic lookin...
Brass, Metal
Vintage Boho Burl Wood Teapoy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your space with this exquisite antique burl wood teapoy, dating back to the mid-19th century. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this piece features a richly graine...
Brass
$1,513
H 4.93 in W 11.82 in D 6.7 in
Marvelous 19th Century French Antique Jewelry Box Napoleon III in Burl Wood
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Marvelous Napoleon III 19th century antique Jewelry box in Burl wood from France. Impressive wood grain with slight curved edge on top.
Wood, Burl
Georgian Yew Wood Box
Located in Greenwich, CT
George III solid burr yew wood box with original spurred carrying handle and standing on bracket feet, the interior with three dividers and lined with original marbleized paper.
Brass
$1,200
H 6 in W 8.75 in D 4.63 in
English Victorian "Dome Top" Figured Burl Yew Wood Letter Box Circa 1865
Located in Incline Village, NV
Lovely British made Victorian (circa 1865) hard to find yew wood "dome top" compartmentalized writing box;. Tea caddies of this style are more prevalent, so writing boxes are especia...
Yew
Early 20th Century Thuya Burl Wooden Lidded Box
Located in Knivsta, SE
Early 20th Century Thuya Burl Wooden Lidded Box A beautifully turned lidded box crafted from richly figured thuya burl, dating to the early 20th century.
Wood
$1,285
H 4.9 in W 11.75 in D 8.3 in
Beautiful Jewelry or Collecting Treasure Box Inlaid with Walnut, Burl Walnut
Located in Lisse, NL
Great craftsmanship with a great Patina from the early 1900s inlaid with Wood and other woodtypes. If you are looking for a stylish and truly decorative box to grace your table or d...
Bronze
$1,051
H 7.09 in W 10.63 in D 7.49 in
19th Century Cigar Cabinet - Napoleon III - Burl Wood - Marquetry Inlay
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Elegant antique French cigar cabinet from the Napoleon III period, dating to the late 19th century. Crafted in richly figured burl wood with fine marquetry inlay and ebonized details...
Fruitwood, Walnut, Burl
19th Century English Georgian Burlwood Wig Box
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century English Georgian Burlwood Wig Box. Offered is a handsome large early 19th century English Georgian period burl wood wig box with bronze trim and hardware.
Burl
Late 18th Century George III English Box
Located in Middleburg, VA
Late 18th Century George III English Box. Veneered in beautifully highly figured burled ash with small inlaid shield shapes. Made in England circa 1790. A beautifully crafted late 1...
Metal
$1,498 / set
H 1.06 in Dm 2.28 in
ROBERT MITCHELL 1824 Birmingham Georgian Snuff Box In Gilt Sterling Silver
By Robert J. Mitchell 1
Located in Miami, FL
A snuff box designed by Robert Mitchell. This is a fabulous antique pocket snuff-box created in Birmingham England by Robert Mitchell, back in the 1824. The unusual snuff box has be...
Silver, Sterling Silver
$750
H 4.75 in W 6 in D 4.5 in
Late 19th Century French Dome-Top Burled Amboyna and Ebony Box with Original Key
Located in Middleburg, VA
An elegant late 19th-century French dome-top box, made circa 1900 and constructed from beautifully burled amboyna wood. Renowned for its striking grain and warm, glowing patina, the ...
Metal, Brass
19th Century Burl Walnut English Tea Caddy
Located in Tampa, FL
A refined 19th century English tea caddy crafted in richly figured burl walnut, showcasing exceptional grain movement and warm patina developed over time. Elegant ivory style accent ...
Ivory, Wood
19th Century American Grain Painted Lidded Box
Located in High Point, NC
19th century American lidded box. The box is circular and is grain painted to look like burl wood.
Pine
$1,635
H 5.2 in W 8.8 in D 4.8 in
Stunning Late 1800s Gothic Revival Walnut & Brass Tea Caddy Box W. Great Patina
Located in Lisse, NL
The inner lining was mostly made of tin foil and that was there so that the natural tea flavour would not 'blend' with the organic wood of the box. What makes this tea caddy extra sp...
Bronze, Brass
$3,995
H 17 in W 19.5 in D 17 in
18th Century Baroque Period Italian German Guild Chest Cabinet Jewelry Casket
By Ferdinando Pogliani
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and most impressive 18th century European parcel ebonized rosewood hardstone bronze pewter bone ivory marquetry tabletop cabinet casket. Of exceptionally fine quality, lavish...
Lapis Lazuli, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu, Pewter
Burl Stamp Box
Located in New York, NY
A burl wood stamp box with brass hinge, circa early to mid-20th century.
Burl
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 design and entertainment. Made of fine walnut burl, it is distinguished by the refin...
Metal
20th Century "Aubock" Art Deco Tobacco Box, Carved from Root Wood
Located in Vienna, AT
This exquisite 19th century Art Deco Tobacco-Box from Aubock is meticulously carved from rich root wood, showcasing the natural grain and warm tones of the material. Its compact form...
Burl, Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Burled Birch Wood and Mahogany Tobacco Box
Located in Middleburg, VA
A little poem in wood, this early 20th-century Swedish tobacco box is a quiet testament to the beauty of everyday ritual. Hand-turned from golden-hued burled birch, its surface is al...
Metal, Brass
$2,014
H 4.34 in W 7.29 in D 7.29 in
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1920 CHINESE MAHJONG SET + COUNTERS IN ORIGiNAL AMBOYNA WOOD CASE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this highly collectable Chinese Circa 1920's Mahjong set with the original Burr and Burl Amboyna wood box in...
Bamboo, Amboyna
$1,750
H 12.5 in W 12 in D 1.5 in
Wax Portrait of William Motherwell, Scottish Poet (1797-1835) by John Fillans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The portrait is elegantly housed in an exotic burl wood shadow box-style rosewood frame, complete with a glass front for preservation and display.
Glass, Hardwood, Burl
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
Victorian Vanity Set in the Original Burl Wood Box
By Samuel Morse
Located in Singapore, SG
Pack one large vanity burl wood box , lock it up for safety ( the original keys are still here ) and you could go on your travels
Sterling Silver
Octagonal Box with Playing Cards
Located in New York, NY
Of octagonal shape, the burl wood top with parquetry boarders centring a selection of playing cards, the conforming burl wood box raised on spherical metal feet.
Wood, Burl, Paper
Antique Burl Wood Scent Bottle & Box, London 1907
Located in Charleston, SC
Antique Burl Wood Scent Bottle & Box, London 1907. Sterling Lid on Scent bottle.
Gordon Russell Burl Wood and Walnut Card Case or Box
By Gordon Russell
Located in Southampton, NY
Burl Veneer over Walnut Oval Case with Separate lid. Inside divided for 2 packs of Playing Cards. Stamped on Base: Gordon Russell Ltd Photograph is too red.
Unavailable
H 1.78 in W 3.94 in D 2.76 in
Pair Signed Erhard Sohne Trinket Casket Box Casket Original Keys Brass Wood 1900
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Fine and rare pair Jugendstil / Art Nouveau / Secession / Arts & Crafts Erhard & Sohne trinket boxes / jewelry caskets with amazing inlaid wood veneer and patinated brass showing fru...
Brass
English Burl Yew Wood Tea Caddy with Dome Top
Located in Highland Park, IL
Early 19th century English burl yew wood tea caddy with dome top.
Yew, Burl
Unavailable
Burl Wood Lidded Box with Nautical Motif
Located in West Palm beach, FL
Wonderful old lidded box with large sailing ship and steam ship that appear to be racing. Fine detail with intricate marquetry. Interior outfitted with compartments. Heart shaped key...
19th Century English Burl Wood Box of Nice Scale
Located in Buchanan, MI
A 19th century English burl wood box of nice scale of sarcophagus form, having an eagle finial and lion mask ring handles, raised on paw feet.
Walnut
English 19th Century Burl Wood Box
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This handsome box is elegant in its simplicity and showcases a most fantastic burl pattern wood grain on its exterior.
Wood, Burl
1920s French Burl Wood Box With Plaque Of Carved Cherubs Playing Music
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1920s French burl box with carved bone plaque of 2 cherubs playing music. 2 pieces of small trim missing as shown in image 8.
Burl
Sold
H 5.25 in W 12 in D 9.75 in
Well-Crafted English Tonbridge Ware Inlaid Burl wood Box by Thomas Barrett
By Thomas Barrett
Located in San Francisco, CA
A well-crafted English Tonbridge Ware inlaid burl wood dressing box depicting 'Bodiam Castle'; signed and dated on underside of cushion compartment 'Made by Thomas Barrett 1811-1883'...
A fine 19th C Burl Box
Located in Hudson, NY
This fine small burl wood box is a little gem of treanware. Made in Paris and incised in gold leaf with Appay, 24 de la Paix, Paris, see photo 6.
Walnut
English Burlwood Box
Located in Dallas, TX
A small 19th century burl wood box of rectangular form with dome top with elaborate brass decoration and feet.
Brass
Charles X Jewelry Box, France c. 1820
Located in New York, NY
A French Charles X burl wood box, crafted around 1820. The box stands on elegant bronze ball-and-claw feet.
Bronze
Chinese Burl Wood Document Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted from a beautiful specimen of burled northern elm (yumu), this wooden document box likely once sat in the studio of a Qing-dynasty scholar-official. The perfect size for a rol...
Metal
19th Century, English Regency Burl Wood Veneered Box
Located in Stamford, CT
A handsome and beautifully made English Regency burl wood veneered box. The thick burl veneer covering the four sides and top, as well as interior borders of the lid and base.
Burl
English Burl Wood Veneered Box with Inlaid Borders
Located in Stamford, CT
English desktop box with beautiful burl wood veneer, the top with an exquisite intricate mosaic inlay of various fruit woods.
Fruitwood, Burl
Antique Italian Inlaid Exotic and Burl Wood Gaming Box
Located in Peabody, MA
Hand made game box of burlwood and other exotic woods, with inlay design of playing cards and palmistry symbols. Locking with original key, circa late 1800s.
Burl
18th Century Box in Burl Yew Wood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th century box in burl yew wood. Originating in England, dating to 1780.
Yew
Vintage Boho Zig Zag Inlay Burl Wood Writing Desk Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extraordinary vintage Boho writing desk in a box. Chic Burl wood construction with gorgeous inlay detail.
Bone, Wood
Antique Burl Wood Travel Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique burl wood travel desk with bronze mounts and inlay, red velveteen and compartmentalized interior. Condition: In need of some restoration work. Some of the bronze inlays have...
Bronze
French Burl Wood Glove Box with Ivory and Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Troy, MI
Early 20th century French long and narrow burl wood lidded glove box. Locks with a skeleton key, has a tufted light blue satin interior, and a decorative ivory and mother of pearl fl...
Wood, Satin, Ivory, Mother-of-Pearl
Burl Wood and Studded Metal Tea Caddy
Located in Montreal, QC
Burl wood and studded metal tea caddy.
Burl
19th Century French Art Deco Jewelry Box, Burl Wood, Elegant Design
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th century French Art Deco jewelry box is a refined example of decorative craftsmanship, distinguished by its rich burl wood veneer and clean, architectural form.
Wood
Sold
H 6.5 in W 9 in L 6.5 in
Antique 19th Century Burl Wood and Brass Tea Caddy Trinket Document Desk Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th century burl wood and brass tea caddy trinket document desk box.
Wood
French 19th Century Burl & Inlay Jewelry Box
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French burl mahogany and inlay jewelry box from the 19th century. The top of this rectangular box has an inlaid cartouche of ebony and maple in a gorgeous scrolling pattern which c...
Silk, Wood
George III Burl Yew Wood Tea Caddy
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very nice George III burr yew wood tea caddy with triple diamond inlay banded top and unusual mixed wood stringing, original bronze ball and claw feet.
Bronze
19th Century English Inlaid Tea Caddy with Burl Wood and Walnut
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A burl wood and walnut tea caddy. Originating in England, circa 1860.
Wood
Quality Antique French Burl Thuya Jewelry Box, circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
An extremely smart early 20th century Jewelry box, perfect for a lady or gentleman and perfect for a traditional or contemporary interior. The box is made from solid Mahogany and ...
Wood
Sold
H 4 in W 10.5 in D 7.25 in
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Exotic Wood Marquetry Box Signed Tahan
By Tahan Paris
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This rare mid-19th century marquetry box from the Napoleon III period features a burl thuya wood field surrounded by a border in palisander.
Bronze
Antique French Cave a Cigares in Exotic Burl Wood, circa 1875
Located in Dallas, TX
Below the trays is a drawer that would hold smoking accessories. The box has its original lock and key. This 19th century French burl wood and brass cigar box would be perfect as ...
Brass
English Collector's Cabinet Box of Brass-Bound Burr Walnut
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English collector's cabinet box of brass-bound burr walnut, featuring a moulded top with brass chevron inlay to the center, over two small cabinet doors, opening to two drawer...
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 4 in W 6.25 in D 3.25 in
English Burl Walnut Ebony and Tulip Wood Inlaid Kidney Shaped Tea Caddy, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
English burl walnut hinged kidney shaped tea caddy with ebony string inlay, tulip wood cross banding, diamond inlaid escutcheon with key, and fitted with original foil lined interior...
Foil
Sold
H 3 in W 2.25 in D 0.67 in
CARTIER Paris 1920 Burl Wood Pocket Case In 18Kt Yellow Gold Enamel And Diamonds
By Cartier, Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A burl wood pocket case designed by Cartier. This is a fantastic pocket box, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Cartier, back in the 1920.
Multi-gemstone, Gold, Enamel
Sold
H 5.5 in W 8 in D 4 in
French Directoire Period Thuya Wood Tea Box with Lemonwood Inlay and Bronze Feet
Located in Fayetteville, AR
An exceptional piece from the Directoire period, this French tea caddy is constructed of burled thuya wood. Fine lines of lemon wood inlay add definition to the angled edges of the p...
Bronze
Sold
H 4.75 in W 7.5 in D 4.25 in
English Octagonal Burl Yew Wood Tea Caddy with String Inlay, Early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
English Octagonal Burl Yew Wood Tea Caddy with String Inlay, Early 19th Century
Yew
Very Good Georgian Burl Yew Wood Tea Caddy, U.K., Circa 1800
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The richly figured & satinwood strung case showing a hinged chamfered top opening to twin lidded tea compartments with maple lids & brass pulls, raised overall on compressed bun feet...
Yew, Satinwood
c. 1820 English Sarcophagus Form Tea Caddy Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1820 sarcophagus form tea caddy box, English. Rosewood & burl thuya wood marquetry decoration.
Velvet, Wood, Burl
Sold
H 22.5 in W 26 in D 5 in
Cast High Relief Gothic Village Scene in Gilt and Burl Frame, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Gothic cast high relief scene depicts peasant villagers and warriors on horseback with cityscape background, set in gilt and burl shadow box frame, 19th century Measures: ...
Metal
Abalone Inlaid Burlwood Tantalus Chest, 19th Century
Located in Astoria, NY
European, likely French, Abalone Inlaid Burlwood Tantalus Chest, the lid opening to reveal a gilt bronze stand with four bottle inserts, all upon four squat feet, circa nineteenth ce...
Wood, Burl
19th Century French Humidor
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Gorgeous walnut and burl wood inlaid cigar box, circa 1880, France. This box is in great condition, a recent French polish brings out the smoky burl grain.
Wood
C. 1860 English Inlaid Burl Wood Lap Desk Writing Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1860 inlaid burl wood lap desk writing box, English. Extravagantly inlaid with silver, abalone & mother of pearl on ebony ground for the strapping, edges & central cartouche.
Silver
Antique American Federal Walnut Mahogany Wood Box
Located in Astoria, NY
Antique American Federal covered box in burl walnut with three stripes of mahogany wood, the keyhole with mother-of-pearl inlay, abalone inlaid detail to lid.
Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany, Walnut, Burl
English Desk Set with Inkwells and Stationery Box
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English desk set and stationery box of burled walnut with ebonized accents, in the novelty form of a stand-up piano. Featuring a stationery box with hinged lid mounted to a m...
Brass
Sewing box
Located in New Orleans, LA
A burl walnut and zebra wood sewing box with brass filet, silk tufted lining, ivory pieces
Sold
H 11.75 in W 13.5 in D 11 in
Antique French Napoleon III Period Burlwood Box Cave a Liqueur Decanter Set
Located in Forney, TX
A visually striking Napoleon III Second Empire Period (1852-1870) burled amboyna French cave à liqueur & decanter service set. Mid-19th century, France, almost certainly Parisian w...
Crystal, Brass, Ormolu, Bronze
18th Century, Italian Baroque Inlaid Chest of Drawers
Located in IT
Inscribed inside a central element, with a frame in mixed wood box and burl, there are inlaid two characters with grotesque features that the cabinetmaker has presumably taken from a...
Wood
Ship Diorama, English, circa 1865
Located in Nantucket, MA
The Burl wood and Mahogany boxed frame is decorated with marquetry depicting two English flags and fully rigged ship, c.1865 21” x 29 ¼” x 9” Trinity House was the name for the l...
Fruitwood, Mahogany, Satinwood
Vintage Primitive Burl Wood Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The exterior is finished with a stunning mottled effect, reminiscent of rare burl wood or aged tortoise shell, providing a rich depth of color that shifts beautifully between deep es...
Brass
Antique Russian Olive Burl Wood Box
Located in Rochester, NY
Russian olive wood burl box. Hand made. Early 20th century.
Wood, Olive, Burl
Chinese round burl wood box with cover, 1800's
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Circular hand turned burl wood treenware box with cover. Traces of urushi red lacquer on the tapered under foot China, 19th century.
Wood, Lacquer
19th Century Russian Ring Box with Silver Emblem, circa 1891
Located in San Francisco, CA
Small box with two slots in the inside for rings. Beautiful Karelian Burl wood box with live edge top.
Silver
c. 1800 Georgian Burl Wood Inlaid Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1800 Georgian inlaid box, English. Beautiful burl wood extravagantly inlaid with satinwood & multiple box or holly inlays all in motion around the central paterae on top & fron...
Burl
Sold
H 2.37 in W 12.21 in D 9.06 in
19th Century Napoleon III Game Box Marquetry with Burl Wood and Brass
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful antique game box from the French Napoleon III period. The box is made of various types of wood marquetry inlaid with brass trims. This box shows the fine craftsmanship of t...
Brass
Sold
H 5 in W 8.2 in D 6.1 in
Functional and Stylish Burl / Burr Wood Foldable Jewelry Casket with Round Box
Located in Lisse, NL
Clever and perfect condition 'pair' of antique jewelry boxes. The burl or burr walnut that was used to create these two stunning boxes has delivered the most amazing details and pat...
Brass
Sold
H 5.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
19th Century English Regency Burl Wood Veneer Box With Ebonized Ball Feet
Located in Stamford, CT
A handsome and beautifully made English Regency burl wood veneered box. The thick burl veneer covering the four sides and top, resting on four ebonized ball feet .
Ebony, Burl
Vintage Burl Wood Small Rectangular Hinged Lidded Box
Located in Amityville, NY
A small vintage rectangular lidded box with multiple species of wood. Primarily in a darker wood with small burls, featuring inlaid triangle shaped corners in a lighter wood tone.
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.