What are card cases used for?

Card cases are a sleek and chic alternative to larger purses and wallets. A card case typically holds ID, credit cards and a bit of cash, and fits easily into your pocket. You’ll find a variety of card cases from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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19th Century R. & J. Beck Stereoscope

$5,875

H 13.5 in W 10.25 in D 9 in

19th Century R. & J. Beck Stereoscope

By R.&J. Beck 1

Located in Norwood, NJ

unit with large walnut storage and card case. Comes complete with two glass and hundreds of viewing

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Card Cases

Materials

Brass

Anglo Indian Micro Sadeli Mosaic Inlaid Hexagonal Box

$750

H 5 in Dm 8.5 in

Anglo Indian Micro Sadeli Mosaic Inlaid Hexagonal Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

popular as a decoration on a variety of boxes, card cases, and chess boards imported from India. Since

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Early 20th Century Moorish Antique Card Cases

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Khatam Wooden Pen Box, Handcrafted Islamic Design, 1930s

$365

H 1.25 in W 8 in D 1.75 in

Antique Khatam Wooden Pen Box, Handcrafted Islamic Design, 1930s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

various items such as boxes, card cases, and chess boards imported from India. As Bombay (now Mumbai

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Early 20th Century Indian Islamic Antique Card Cases

Materials

Fruitwood

Checkered nickel silver case with monogram plate, insert, spring-hinged lid

$1,575Sale Price|30% Off

H 1.78 in W 3.15 in D 0.4 in

Checkered nickel silver case with monogram plate, insert, spring-hinged lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Checkered nickel-plated silver cigarette case with monogram card, opening appliqué and

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19th Century European Antique Card Cases

Materials

Silver

19th C Victorian Museum Conchologist Collection Shells Curio Natural History

$682 / set

H 1.19 in Dm 2.76 in

19th C Victorian Museum Conchologist Collection Shells Curio Natural History

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A decorative collection of 33 individual museum cased shell specimens, card lidded boxes with

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Mid-19th Century British Antique Card Cases

Materials

Natural Fiber, Glass, Paper

An English 3-Inch Pocket Celestial Globe James S. Cox 1830's

$13,109

Dm 3.35 in

An English 3-Inch Pocket Celestial Globe James S. Cox 1830's

Located in Firenze, IT

. Two metal axis pines to poles allow the globe to spin in a card bound case with lid. 8.8 x 8.5 x 8.5cm

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Early 19th Century British Antique Card Cases

Art Deco / Cubist Face of a Woman, France 1920s Francois Roques Hermes Designer

$6,800

H 10.04 in W 6.89 in D 5.71 in

Art Deco / Cubist Face of a Woman, France 1920s Francois Roques Hermes Designer

By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, François Roques

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

l’argent’ pattern which was reproduced on lacquer cigarettes cases, playing card boxes, lighters, silver

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Card Cases

Materials

Aluminum, Bronze

Antique Chinese Export Silver Dragon Card Case

$1,750

H 3.25 in W 2.13 in D 0.25 in

Antique Chinese Export Silver Dragon Card Case

Located in New York, NY

Chinese export silver card case, ca 1910. Rectangular. Chased ornament on stippled ground. On recto

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Card Cases

Materials

Silver

Antique Chinese Export Silver Bridge & Pavilion Card Case

$2,250

H 3.75 in W 2.5 in D 0.38 in

Antique Chinese Export Silver Bridge & Pavilion Card Case

By Wing Nam & Co

Located in New York, NY

Chinese export silver card case, ca 1910. Rectangular with hinged push-button cover. Chased

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Card Cases

Materials

Silver

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Antique Card Cases For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique card cases available for sale. The range of distinct antique card cases — often made from metal, silver and sterling silver — can elevate any home. Antique card cases have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Arts and Crafts and Art Deco antique card cases are consistently popular styles. Many antique card cases are appealing in their simplicity, but Edward Smith, George Unite and Hilliard & Thomason produced popular antique card cases that are worth a look.