Simpson & Co. English 1850 Burl Walnut Dome Keepsake/Letter/Memory/Treasure Box
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique English 1850 burl walnut dome keepsake, letter/treasure/memory box, with brass front medallion.
1850s English Antique Keepsake Box
Walnut
Simpson & Co. English 1850 Burl Walnut Dome Keepsake/Letter/Memory/Treasure Box
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique English 1850 burl walnut dome keepsake, letter/treasure/memory box, with brass front medallion.
Walnut
Antique French 1860 Bronze Beveled Crystal Doré Keepsake/ Vitrine Box
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique French 1860 bronze beveled crystal box doré keepsake/ vitrine box in absolutely beautiful condition.
Crystal, Bronze
Sold|$780
Chinese Keepsake Headrest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted of a fine hardwood, this early 20th century footed headrest was once used by an upper-class woman in lieu of a pillow. Gently curving to support her head and neck at rest, th...
Hardwood
Chinese Painted Keepsake Chest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Trunks and storage chests were the most ubiquitous form of household storage throughout the Ming and Qing dynasties. Used to store clothes, linens, kitchen utensils, and other miscel...
Poplar
17th Century Sterling Silver Traveler Reliquary Case/Eucharist Bread Keepsake
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 17th Century Sterling Silver Traveler Reliquary Round Case/Eucharist Bread Keepsake Box Pendant. It depicts a round wide hinged case engraved in the front with an IHS Chris...
Sterling Silver
Handmade Birdseye Maple Inlaid Lidded Box
Located in Malibu, CA
Handmade lidded box, circa 1925 keepsake hinged box in birdeye maple with fine inlaid satinwood border.
Birdseye Maple, Burl
Sold|$450
Small Chip-Carved Tramp Art Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Keepsake American tramp art box (circa 1920-1930) with hand chip-carved wooden decoration in a stepped / pyramidal design.
Wood
18th Century Original Green Painted Wood Box with Handle
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
The box was most likely used as a letter box for important papers and keepsakes.
Iron
1800s Antique Victorian Jewelry Box Faded Blue Velvet and Patinated Brass
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique velvet box Fabulous 1800s vintage blue velvet decorative footed keepsake jewelry box Top carry handle satchel unfolds open Measures: 3 tall x 4.5 depth x 7.25 width Note...
Brass
Imperial Emperor's Treasure Gilt Silver Keepsake "Lantern" Box, 1928 FREE SHIP
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese Imperial Emperor's sterling silver "Lantern" keepsake box- gift from the Showa Emperor, 1928.
Sterling Silver
19th Century Rectangular Antique Wooden Storage Chest
Located in Yonkers, NY
Lifting the lid unveils a partitioned interior, an organized sanctuary that nestles your cherished keepsakes. To either side, the box features twin compartments.
Brass
French Porcelain Ormolu Gilt Egg Box Forget Me Not Flower Bow Palais Royale
Located in New York, NY
The box is hinged and opens so you may place a treasured memento or keepsake inside.
Gilt Metal
Edwardian Small Table Cabinet or Inlaid Box Lockable with Key, Ca.1905
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This item is very decorative and has many possible uses as a storage cabinet for documents, small collectables or keepsake box. Overall a fine quality Edwardian piece with many uses.
Boxwood, Ebony, Satinwood, Walnut
18th Century French Leather Keepsake, Secret Hiding Book 'Box'
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful secret book. Existing book that after being printed directly has been transformed in a keepsake hiding book. Very rare piece in a relative good but weathered condition wit...
Leather, Paper
Victorian Pill Box Charm Pendant 9 Karat Rose Gold Etched Snuff Keepsake Old
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Victorian (circa 1880s to 1900s) pill box crafted in 9 karat rose gold. The pill box features a side positioned bale that allows for wear as a pendant.
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Mahogany Dovetailed Officer's Writing or Desk Box
Located in Doylestown, PA
It has a removable, divided tray and a hidden compartment secured by clasps with a drop-down wooden tablet which opens to provide a writing surface and holds papers/photos when close...
Brass
Antique Madonna Shell Sterling Silver Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Measuring 1-7/8 inch by 1-5/8inch, the cameo is in excellent condition and makes a beautiful and thoughtful keepsake. Gift boxed.
Sterling Silver
Tiffany American Modern Sterling Silver Keepsake Jewelry Box
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Modern sterling silver keepsake jewelry box, ca 1920. Retailed by Tiffany & Co. in New York.
Sterling Silver
Antique European Biedermeier Silver Keepsake Casket Box
Located in New York, NY
European Biedermeier silver keepsake casket, ca 1840. Lobed and bombe with hinged and raised cover. Cover top flat and vacant. Chased and engraved clusters of leafing scrolls and flo...
Silver
English Art Deco Sterling Silver Keepsake Jewelry Box
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in New York, NY
Allover engine-turned checkerboard on cover top and sides. Interior silk lined. Box underside leather lined. A snazzy, compact keepsake receptacle.
Sterling Silver
American Edwardian Modern Sterling Silver Keepsake Jewelry Box
By Woods & Chatellier
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Modern sterling silver jewelry box. Made by Woods & Chatellier in New York, ca 1910. Straight sides with curved corners. Cover hinged with gently curved top and tapering ta...
Sterling Silver
Sold|$800
"Mother" Dovetailed Keepsake Box
Located in New York City, NY
A beautiful poplar paint decorated jewelry or keepsake box. Faux tortoise shell decorated wood. Original brass hinges.
Sold|$695
19th c. French Keepsake Box
Located in Fairfax, VA
An ornately crafted piece, this keepsake box was made in France during the late 19th century and features a two tone bronze design with a beautiful brown patina.
Copper, Bronze
Sold|$1,400
American Folk Art Keepsake Box
Located in Culver City, CA
This antique keepsake box is beautifully inlaid with an American flag, stars and abstract interlocking patterns.
Mirror, Wood
Antique Parquetry Keepsake Box with Lid
Located in Culver City, CA
An appealing 19th century American parquetry keepsake box. The ideal accessory that will add interest and be useful in your setting.
Walnut
Sold|$3,250
Georg Jensen Keepsake Box, no. 166
By Georg Jensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Georg Jensen keepsake box, no. 166. 830 Silver, Paris import marks.
Tiger Bamboo Table with Built in Keepsake Box
Located in Culver City, CA
This table has a number of interesting details including the rare pressed patterned paper material used for the lower surfaces and the built in keepsake box on the shelf. This unique...
Bamboo
Sold|$650
Swedish Biedemeier Fruit Wood Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elegant Swedish Biedemeier box. Would make a great cigar box, playing card holder or keepsake box
Fruitwood
Sold|$650
American Folk Art Inlaid Box
Located in Culver City, CA
A striking geometric 19th century American folk art inlaid keepsake box is the ideal accessory that will add interest and utility to a variety of settings.
Wood
Large Mahogany Box Inlaid with Satinwood with a "W"
Located in Port Chester, NY
A large pretty jewelry or keepsake box in mellow mahogany with satinwood inlay around the edges, keyhole, and with an elegant W in the middle.
Mahogany, Satinwood
Sold|$566
George III Rosewood Table Box
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
It would make a perfect jewelry box or keepsake box for a man. It measures 27 by 22 and stands 12 cm.
Rosewood
Sold|$607
William IV Solid Mahogany Box
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
A truly wonderful box in superb condition a great size for important documents or a wonderful keepsake box.
Mahogany
Solid Mahogany 1830 Box, with Military Style Brass Handles
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
It would make s perfect keepsake box for s boy or a man. The box measures 33 by 25 and stands 15cm high.
Mahogany
Antique French Gilt Bronze Vanity Box with an Enamel Portrait
Located in Los Angeles, CA
During the 19th century, travelers in France purchased these keepsake boxes and jewelry caskets as souvenirs of their Grand Tour.
Bronze, Enamel
Antique Keepsake Chest in Mother of Pearl
Located in Culver City, CA
A nice little chest for your collectables, jewels, remotes and other accumulations or loved keepsakes. This appealing and useful piece will be an asset in all types of settings. Jeff...
Mirror
A Stunning 19th Century Hand Painted and Lacquered Keepsake from Olinala, Mexico
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine and rare mid to late 19th century painted and lacquered box from Olinala with colorful foliate motifs, animals, botanical urns and geometric borders. Interior with original or...
Wood, Paint, Lacquer
Ernst Wahliss Art Nouveau Porcelain Faience Pergamon Trinket Box
By Ernst Wahliss
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A superb turn of the 20th century covered bonbonnière box — perfect for keepsakes and trinkets — in porcelain faience from Ernst Wahliss (1837-1900) of Turn-Teplitz.
Ceramic
Antique Victorian Ruby Pearl Drop Earrings, circa 1880s, 15 Carat Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
The reverse of the earrings have a glass-fronted keepsake box. One earring is engraved "Gilbert" and one engraved "Hilda".
Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Gold
Sold|$495
19th Century Mahogany Keepsake Box
Located in Culver City, CA
This beautiful English Mahogany Box with inlaid metal square decorative details and escutcheon has a light wood banding and Japanese block print paper lining.
Metal
Antique Tin with Birds and Mirror Inside
Located in Retie, BE
This antique tin could be used to storage jewelry, make up or other. Storage tin box, jewelry box, make up or vanity box, keepsake box This antique tin with birds and mirror has...
Tin
Austrian Art Deco Box with Polychrome Enamel Avant Garde Decor, circa 1930
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The wooden lining indicates it was likely a humidor or cigarette box; today, it would make an ideal desk accessory or an attractive keepsake or jewelry box atop a nightstand or vanit...
Metal
Tunbridge Style Victorian Walnut Jewelry Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Under the jewellery box tray is further storage space to hold more precious keepsakes.
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.