Painted Leather Jewelry Box
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French painted leather jewelry box with an inset brass handle custom monogrammed “EU, January, 24, 1898”.
Leather, Fabric, Paint
Victorian Pressed Flower Oddity, Botanical Art in Gilt Oval Frame, 19th Century
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Victorian Pressed Flower Oddity, Botanical Art in Gilt Oval Frame, 19th Century Antique botanical composition featuring a delicate array of hand-pressed flowers and foliage, artfull...
Fabric, Glass, Organic Material, Giltwood
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French Brown Hat Box for Cylinders, Early 19th Century
Located in Hamburg, DE
French brown hat box for cylinders, early 19th century.
Leather, Fabric
French Art Deco Bakelite / Catalin Desk Writing Set in Box, France c.1930
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
The ensemble includes a fountain pen with nib, a matching mechanical pencil, a letter opener, a seal or stamp handle, and an additional small accessory, all neatly fitted into the or...
Metal
Art Nouveau "Predator Box" Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the defau...
Copper
Antique French Pyjama Dog, Jumeau Kestner, Antique Toy Container Box 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful antique French pajama dog, French Loulou dog, real fur over paper mache! He has wonderful glass eyes, a paper mache body and soft fur. Beautiful facial expression! There is...
Fur, Fabric, Wool, Glass, Wood
Antique French Tramp Art Bijoux Box with Key, from circa 1900
By Tramp Art
Located in Raalte, NL
Antique French Tramp Art box presumably for bijoux accessories, decorated with mirrors, pillows and the original key, all in a good but used condition. Originating from circa 1900. ...
Fabric, Mirror, Wood
Rare Papier Mache Needlework Box 'Arte Povera'
Located in Walkertshofen, Bavaria
A extremely rare papier mâché needlework box with a mystical guache in the top frame and mirror inside. Several small boxes for small utilities. In the center of the box a rectangula...
Fabric, Mirror, Paper
19th Century Painted Wooden Wedding Box Folk Art
Located in Sames, FR
19th century painted wooden wedding box from Normandy with birds and flowers .The inside is covered with fabric.
Fabric, Wood
Napoleon III Brass and Inlaid Jewel Casket
Located in San Francisco, CA
The rectangular hinged lid line inlaid and bordered in brass, centering an etched brass plaque, opening to a blue velvet lined interior fitted with a lift out tray; the lock marked: ...
Brass
French Fabric Covered Domed Box
Located in Troy, MI
Turn of the century French domed box covered in sage green floral fabric and trimmed with brass nail heads.
Brass
Antique French Hat Box
Located in High Point, NC
A leather box from France, produced circa 1900. A classic hat box made of wood and leather, lines with cloth and ribbons for securing its precious contents. Clasping with a metal lat...
Leather, Fabric, Wood
French 19th Century Mahogany Box
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French mahogany box with a mother of pearl inlay cartouche on its top.
Mother-of-Pearl, Fabric, Mahogany
Early 19th Century French Wooden Box
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time with this early 19th-century French wooden box, a testament to the era's skilled craftsmanship. Its sturdy, dark wood construction tells a story of many years, whil...
Fabric, Wood
French 19th Century Ebonized Glove Box
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French 19th Century glove box opening on brass hinges to reveal its original fabric lined storage compartments.
Brass
Unusual Antique French Jewelry Box
Located in Petaluma, CA
This most unusual jewelry box is actually in the form of a table with the top lifting up to house your special jewelry. The top of the table displays a cameo of a lady. The sides, th...
Metal
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H 3.25 in W 11.75 in D 4.5 in
French 19th Century Cherry and Brass Glove Box with Low-Relief Carved Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French cherry glove box from the 19th century with two gloves carved in low relief on the lid as well as carved straps.
Brass
Antique Gilt Metal French Jewelry Box, ca. 1920
Located in Petaluma, CA
This rather unusual jewelry box is in the form of a cabinet with 4 legs. It does retain it's original tufted lining, a nice bonus on any antique jewelry box. It bears the French m...
Metal
Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Jewel Box, France, 19th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Very chic jewel or decoration box in Boulle style decorated with brass and horn marquetry with splendid gilt bronze ornamentations in its original gilt golden state. An original pale...
Brass, Bronze
Antique Gilt Bronze Art Nouveau French Jewelry Box, ca 1900
Located in Petaluma, CA
This luscious jewelry box is about as art nouveau as it can be. Sinewy lines all around and a cameo of a woman on the top. The original interior is lined with velvet. The box is quit...
Bronze
Antique French Gilt Bronze Jewelry Box / Miniature Triple Mirror Vanity
Located in Petaluma, CA
This is one of most remarkable jewelry boxes we have ever offered, in fact we have never seen anything quite like it. Paying incredible attention to every detail this certainly resem...
Bronze
Large Scale Tramp Art Jewellery/Sewing Box
Located in Southampton, GB
An early 20th century Tramp Art Jewellery/Sewing box, made from old cigar boxes. With brass detail and handles and lined cushioned fabric inside.
Brass
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H 3.25 in W 4.25 in D 3 in
Art Nouveau Jewelry/Ring Box, French, Gilt Bronze, Beveled Glass, ca. 1910
Located in Petaluma, CA
A very high quality art nouveau French gilt bronze ring box. All the glass is beveled and the inside is tufted silk. A striking and rare little item. A perfect gift for the engageme...
Bronze
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H 2.5 in W 6.25 in D 4.5 in
French Gilt Bronze Jewelry Box circa 1900 with Original Key Neoclassical Revival
Located in Petaluma, CA
This beautiful box will make the perfect gift your lady. The quality and condition are exceptional, right down to the luscious original lining. Really, as nice a little jewelry box a...
Bronze
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H 5.25 in W 5.5 in D 3 in
Unusual French Antique Mini Jewelry Box in the Form of a Loveseat, Gilt Metal
Located in Petaluma, CA
We bought a collection of miniature jewelry boxes, and this may very well be the most unusual and beautiful. It looks like a French loveseat, but the seat lifts up to reveal a jewelr...
Metal
C. 1830 Amboyna & Brass Bound Jewlery Box
By Tahan Paris
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1830 amboyna & brass bound jewelry box attributed to Tahan of Paris. Elegant lining. With working key. Provenance: Dr. John Fryer Collection, London & Chapel Hill, bought from ...
Brass
Vintage French Leather Briefcase by Lederer de Paris
Located in Redding, CT
Vintage French Leather Briefcase by Ledere de Paris. Early 20th Century . Perfect for that vintage briefcase collector . In has been used very well.
Leather, Fabric
Interesting Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Jewelry Box
Located in Long Island City, NY
An interesting late 19th century gilt bronze jewelry box The front, top and sides of the box is designed with bronze flowers and foliage.
Bronze
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H 5 in W 8.5 in D 3.5 in
Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Wedgwood Style Porcelain Etched Jewelry Box
Located in Long Island City, NY
Late 19th century gilt bronze and Wedgwood style porcelain etched jewelry box The etched gilded box mounted with twelve blue porcelain plaques depicting different classical scenes...
Bronze
Elegant Silvered Bronze Coffer Attributed to Tahan
By Tahan Paris
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant and asymmetric rocaille style silvered bronze coffer attributed to Tahan, and decorated with openwork flowery trellis upon a green silk velvet. Fine ornamentation of flowe...
Bronze
1920s Vellum Hat Box
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This vellum hat box is a nice piece of luggage that can give a distinctive touch in a very elegant interior. It has got a very nice patina and has kept its original, Gorgeous interior.
Steel
Large Vellum Hat Box
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This vellum hat box is really gorgeous with its red and turquoise strips and has got a very interesting inside fitting with its three removable webbed baskets.
Wood, Fabric
1920's Leather Hat Box
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful leather hat box in leather with brass fittings and a beautiful original interior.
Brass
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H 3.55 in W 8.67 in D 6.3 in
Charming Small Musical Box with Embroidered Decoration, Quadripod - 2Y309
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This charming small musical box features intricate embroidery and a beautiful fleur-de-lys design. Set on four quadripod legs, this unique piece combines elegance with functionality....
Metal
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.