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German Tin Food Box, "Fabric Gregünden 1788"
Located in Marbella, ES
German Tin Food Box, "Fabric Gregünden 1788"
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Early 20th Century German Antique Food Boxes

Materials

Tin

Antique German Tin Food Box, "Fabric Gregünden 1788"
German Tin Food Box, "Fabric Gregünden 1788"
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H 13.39 in W 10.24 in D 9.65 in
Lacquered Food Box
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully worn Chinese lacquered food box. From Shanxi Province, circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Food Boxes

Materials

Elm, Lacquer

Antique Lacquered Food Box
Lacquered Food Box
H 6.5 in W 12 in D 12 in
Antique Lacquered Food Box
Located in New York, NY
A striking Chinese red and black lacquered willow food box. From Shanxi Province, circa 1850
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19th Century Chinese Antique Food Boxes

Materials

Lacquer, Willow

Antique Lacquered Food Box
Antique Lacquered Food Box
H 8 in W 18 in D 14 in
Rustic Indian Antique Food Box with Pierced Star Motifs and Bracketed Plinth
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian antique open food box with pierced star motifs and bracketed plinth. Crafted in India
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19th Century Indian Antique Food Boxes

Materials

Wood

Japanese Taishō Period Red Lacquered Tiered Food Box with Black Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period tiered food box from the early 20th century with red lacquer and
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Food Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Lacquer Stacking Food Box 'Jubako'
Located in Hudson, NY
With all-over mother of pearl inlay and mon design of chrysanthemum in gold and black lacquer on top. The chrysanthemum is a national symbol of Japan and the Imperial family.
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19th Century Japanese Antique Food Boxes

Materials

Gold

Antique Chinese Food Presentation Covered Box
Located in Forney, TX
A remarkable antique food box from the Shanxi province, North China, late Ming (1368-1644) to early
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17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Food Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Italian Handmade Tuscan Siena Yellow Food Storage Box for Beans
Located in Milan, IT
An Italian 19th century lidded beechwood box, an antique food storage container suitable for dried
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Mid-19th Century Italian Country Antique Food Boxes

Materials

Wood

18th Century French Hammered Copper Container for Food Preservation
Located in Sofia, BG
Beautiful antique 18th century French bread box made of hammered cooper richly decorated with crown
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Late 18th Century Antique Food Boxes

Materials

Copper

4 Tolewear Kitchen Food Canisters
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
4 Tolewear Kitchen Food Canisters This is a good well used set of 19th Century Storage Tins The
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19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Food Boxes

Materials

Tin

Chinese Picnic Box, c. 1750
Located in Chicago, IL
boxes were commonly used as portable containers for food or scholar's objects. Elegant and understated
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Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Food Boxes

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Picnic Box, c. 1750
Chinese Picnic Box, c. 1750
H 8 in W 14.25 in D 7.5 in
19th Century Swedish Provincial Spice Box
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Charming 19th century Swedish provincial spice box in its original condition with two sliding doors
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Food Boxes

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Provincial Spice Box
19th Century Swedish Provincial Spice Box
H 5.12 in W 10.63 in D 8.27 in
Swedish Original Painted Box Dated 1866
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A 19th Century original painted decorative box from the region of Jämtland in Sweden, close to the
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1860s Swedish Folk Art Antique Food Boxes

Materials

Pine

Swedish Original Painted Box Dated 1866
Swedish Original Painted Box Dated 1866
H 5.91 in W 13.78 in D 9.45 in
19th Century Buddha Box Stand Table
Located in New York, NY
offerings from visitors. People would place food or money in these boxes when visiting to practice / worship
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1890s Thai Rustic Antique Food Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th century painted pine scandinavian bread box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century painted pine scandinavian bread box circa 1870. Practical piece of rustic swedish
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Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Food Boxes

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th Century Hand Painted Tine Decorative Box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century hand painted tine decorative box circa 1860. Good quality Swedish tine box, used
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Food Boxes

Materials

Pine

Chinese Gilt Black Lacquer Carrying Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
, especially used for meals, snacks, and food offerings. The wooden box is crafted with eight sides, a lucky
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Food Boxes

Materials

Wood

Japanese Lacquer Stacking Box, Jubako, Japan, Meiji Period, 19th c
Located in PARIS, FR
Boxes With 3 friends of winter Design. Five-tier stacking food storage box , or jubako, originally used
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19th Century Japanese Antique Food Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Antique, Chinese Hand Painted Meal Delivery and Lunch Box
Located in Pomona, CA
, the house wife would take this kind of lunch box to deliver food to their her husband or family member
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Food Boxes

Materials

Wood

Lovely Set of French Enamel Food Canisters Original French Enamel Canister Set
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Lovely Set of French Enamel Food Canisters Original French Enamel Canister set is a complete set
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1880s Art Deco Antique Food Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Box, Germany, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1890, WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Box Style: Art Nouveau year: 1890 Country: Germany Materials: silver plated Several of the WMF
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1890s German Art Nouveau Antique Food Boxes

Materials

Metal

19th Century Chinese Hand Carved Meal Delivery and Lunch Box
Located in Pomona, CA
this kind of lunch box to deliver food to their wealthy customers. It is truly a wonderful collection
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Food Boxes

Materials

Wood

Box, Germany, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1890, Sign, WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Box Page: 299 in the Book – Art Nouveau Domestic Metalwork from WMF Wurttembergische
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1890s German Art Nouveau Antique Food Boxes

Materials

Metal

Pair of Box, Germany, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1890, Sign: WMF
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Box Page: 299 in the Book – Art Nouveau Domestic Metalwork from WMF Wurttembergische
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1890s German Art Nouveau Antique Food Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique English Bakery or Mecantile "Flour" Bin, in Original Faux Grain Paint
Located in Chicago, IL
pet food holder to keep mice out and the smell of dog food out of your cabinets and kitchen
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1910s English Country Antique Food Boxes

Materials

Metal

Mongolian Yak Butter Container, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
store a nutritious butter made from yak’s milk. Food was scarce on the Mongolian steppes and had to be
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Early 20th Century Mongolian Rustic Antique Food Boxes

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Elm

Antique English Mercantile or Bakery "Flour" Bin, in Original Faux Grain Paint
Located in Chicago, IL
. IDEA container for dog food, Makes for a great prop for your country style kitchen. Interesting store
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Early 1900s English Country Antique Food Boxes

Materials

Metal

2 Antique Chinese Red & Black Lacquer Bamboo Rattan Nested Picnic Wedding Basket
Located in Dayton, OH
red stacking lacquer boxes are used for carrying food during the wedding procession of the bride
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Antique Food Boxes

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Lacquer

Mid 17th Century Dutch Engraved Silver Wedding Casket or knottekist, Circa 1660
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
, however, if you look closely, you can see a boy stealing food or wine from underneath! Possibly, this is
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17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Food Boxes

Materials

Silver

Handbag Style: Art Deco in Bronze, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Statistics index, this situation arose due to the large amount of food being exported to European countries
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1830s French Art Deco Antique Food Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Handbag Style: Art Deco in Bronze, 1930
Handbag Style: Art Deco in Bronze, 1930
H 5.12 in W 3.94 in D 0.99 in
Candy Maker in Crystal and Enamel, 19th Century
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
arose due to the large amount of food being exported to European countries, which were at war. The
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Food Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Enamel

Candy Maker Art Nouveau, 1900, in Crystal and Bronze
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
, this situation arose due to the large amount of food being exported to European countries, which were
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Food Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Candy Maker Viennese Secession, 1900, in Crystal and Gold
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Historical Statistics index, this situation arose due to the large amount of food being exported to European
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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Food Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Gold

Lacquer Chinese Food Carrier Box
Located in Greenwich, CT
Antique Asian Wooden Food Carrier Container with Handle
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Food Boxes

Materials

Wood

Lacquer Chinese Food Carrier Box
Lacquer Chinese Food Carrier Box
H 15.5 in W 14 in D 9.5 in
Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Sweetmeat Dishes
Located in Forney, TX
An antique Qing Dynasty Chinese sweetmeat (confectionery or sweet food) box, dating to the early
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Early 20th Century Asian Qing Antique Food Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Fine Chinese Lacquered Food Storage Box of Impressive Size
Located in Hudson, NY
This large and impressive Mandarin food storage box is very detailed and well-constructed. The case
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19th Century Chinese Antique Food Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Original Antique Food Advertising Poster Franco Russian Factory Bakery Biscuit
Located in London, GB
Original antique food advertising poster for the Франко Русская Фабрика / Franco Russian Factory
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1890s French Belle Époque Antique Food Boxes

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Food Advertising Poster Caramel Creme Klaus Swiss Chocolate Art
Located in London, GB
Original vintage food advertising poster for a Swiss chocolate company - Caramel Mou a la Creme
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1920s Italian Antique Food Boxes

Materials

Paper

19th Century Basket Box
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful 19th century food caddy basket with two compartments that are also used to serve. Turned
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19th Century Chinese Antique Food Boxes

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

19th Century Basket Box
19th Century Basket Box
H 16 in Dm 14 in
Chinese Lacquered Snack Box, c. 1820
Located in Chicago, IL
This simple lacquered container was once used as a 19th-century snack box, presented as a gift
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Food Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Lacquered Snack Box, c. 1820
Chinese Lacquered Snack Box, c. 1820
H 8.25 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in
Chinese Studded Lacquer Snack Box, c. 1820
Located in Chicago, IL
This simple lacquered container was once used as a 19th-century snack box, presented as a gift
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Food Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Studded Lacquer Snack Box, c. 1820
Chinese Studded Lacquer Snack Box, c. 1820
H 7.75 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in
Antique Edo Japanese Cloisonne Geometric Design Box
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese flat brass enamel ceremonial food container with a cover. Characterized by
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Food Boxes

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Chinese Black Lacquer Snack Box, c. 1820
Located in Chicago, IL
This simple lacquered box was once used as a 19th-century snack box, presented as a gift during
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Food Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Black Lacquer Snack Box, c. 1820
Chinese Black Lacquer Snack Box, c. 1820
H 7.5 in W 13.75 in D 13.75 in
Chinese Black Lacquer Snack Box, c. 1820
Located in Chicago, IL
This simple lacquered box was once used as a 19th-century snack box, presented as a gift during
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Food Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Black Lacquer Snack Box, c. 1820
Chinese Black Lacquer Snack Box, c. 1820
H 7.75 in W 14.75 in D 14.75 in
Antique Edo Japanese Cloisonne Geometric Design Box
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese brass enamel ceremonial food container with a cover adorned with a pointed
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Food Boxes

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stack Box Jubako
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique jubako (stack boxes) with five tiers in an elongated octagon shape circa 19th century
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19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Food Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Double Happiness Lacquered Snack Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This simple lacquered container was once a portable snack box, presented as a gift during holidays
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Food Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Box Sign: J. Viaro, Made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Box in art Glass We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Food Boxes

Materials

Art Glass

Box sign: Made in italy in bronze
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
arose due to the large amount of food being exported to European countries, which were at war. The
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1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Food Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Rare Antique Sterling Silver Tobacco Box, Miniature Pipe
Located in NEWARK, GB
A fantastic and rare, novelty, antique sterling silver tobacco tin or box. It has been designed
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Food Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Box in glass, Style: Viennese secession, made in France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Box in art Glass We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles
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Early 1900s French Vienna Secession Antique Food Boxes

Materials

Art Glass

Fine Japanese Black and Gold Lacquer Sageju-Bako - Picnic Box
Located in PARIS, FR
superimposed boxes for food on the left; a simple tray, a sake bottle and a hollow tray on the right. They are
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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Food Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Scandinavian Round Storage Box “Tejne” Decorated Pine, Late 19th Century
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Large Antique Scandinavian storage box made from wood, made in the last half of 1800. It's most
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Late 19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Antique Food Boxes

Materials

Wood

Native American Parfleche Box, Sioux, 19th Century Painted Hide Plains
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
Antique Sioux (Native American/Plains Indian) Parfleche in a box form constructed of rawhide and
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Late 19th Century American Native American Antique Food Boxes

Materials

Hide

large scale 19th century carved walnut Black Forest dog tobacco box, circa 1860
Located in Central England, GB
a step with two bowls in front of him presumably for food and water. He is tethered with a chain
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19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Food Boxes

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Tyrolean Farmhouse Dining/ Kitchen Table in Fruitwood from Austria
Located in Miami, FL
as a dining table as well as a table used in the preparation of food. Utensils and bread would have
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Late 18th Century Austrian Country Antique Food Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Large Burmese Hsun-ok
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Large Burmese Hsun-ok, a ceremonial food offering box to present to a monastery, a covered
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19th Century Burmese Other Antique Food Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Motoring Picnic Case, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
contains two enamelled tin food containers with lids, a ceramic butter pot, and two generously sized
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1910s European Antique Food Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Motoring Picnic Case, circa 1910
Motoring Picnic Case, circa 1910
H 6.88 in W 24.5 in D 15.38 in
Set of Sterling Silver Petit Fours Cutlery, 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An ornate boxed set of silver cutlery for the serving of desserts or petits fours, comprising a
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Food Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Late 19th Century Napoleonic Prisoner of War Dominos
Located in London, GB
Napoleonic prisoner of war (POW) hand carved set of 31 dominos, in a sliding painted lid box. Made from
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1850s French Folk Art Antique Food Boxes

Materials

Bone

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Antique Food Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique food boxes for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique food boxes — often made from wood, lacquer and hardwood — can elevate any home. Antique food boxes have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century.

How Much are Antique Food Boxes?

Antique food boxes can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,048, while the lowest priced sells for $375 and the highest can go for as much as $9,200.
Questions About Antique Food Boxes
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