Antique 18th Century Leather & Brass Casket
Located in Leesburg, VA
The dark, dry surface of the leather provides a dramatic backdrop for the casket's brilliant brass openwork hardware.
Brass
Lady's or Gentleman's Designer Eight Watch Trinket Casket Box by Phillip Plein
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Very Fine Quality Lady's or Gentleman's Eight Watch Casket modelled as a vintage Suitcase in faux leather with nickel finish mounting and stud detailing, complete with its original...
Faux Leather
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H 3 in W 7 in D 5.25 in
Antique Vintage Italian Lady's Gentleman's Faux Leather Gilt Jewelry Casket Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning Italian Faux Leather Ladys or Gentlemans Jewellery Box of compact size. First quarter of the Twentieth Century. The hinged lid with a very decorative cushioned surface whi...
Faux Leather
19th Century Burr Walnut Stationery Casket, Blotter Inkstand
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique Victorian ivorine and brass mounted desk set, circa 1860 in date. The set compromises a superb faux walnut veneer writing slope with a fitted gold too...
Brass
Antique Bronze Ormolu and Leather Jewelry Casket
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 3 3/4in W: 9 3/4in D: 5in This Antique Turn of the Century Bronze Ormolu and Leather Jewelry Casket is truly remarkable and is made of the highest quality!
Bronze, Ormolu
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H 5.12 in W 11.42 in D 8.67 in
Antique Victorian Aspreys Burr Walnut Casket Jewelry Box, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique burr walnut jewelry casket with beautiful ormolu strap work by the world famous retailer Asprey, circa 1860 in date.
Ormolu
Art Deco Cash Box, France 1930s
Located in Saarbruecken, DE
French steel box from the 1930s. Green lacquered case with golden craquelé pattern. The cash register has a classic handle and a key to lock. Painted green in the interior and a shee...
Metal, Steel, Iron
Italian Leather Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
An Italian dark‑green leather jewelry box with gold embossing, tan suede interior, and three removeable trays, plus base storage, circa late-20th century, Italy. Crafted in deep hunt...
Brass
Polished Black Jewel Box with Gold-Plated Hardware
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Jewel box in polished ebony. Lockable by key and with the necklace bar on the top and a removable tray inside. All the hardware is 24-karat pink gold-plated.
Gold Plate
$29,920
H 4.5 in W 13.25 in D 7.5 in
Chanel Black Vanity Case Limited Edition Rare Home Decor Cosmetic Jewelry Box
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Limited Edition Pearl Lambskin Quilted Leather Rare Jewelry Box Vanity Case Home Decor Gold hardware Quilted Lambskin leather CC studded pearl drawer knob Features removable ...
$3,495
H 13.13 in W 31.5 in D 16 in
English Campaign Trunk of Brass-Bound Leather and Camphor Wood, circa 1820
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome medium-sized British officer's military Campaign camphor trunk or chest of brass-bound and studded leather over camphor wood, circa 1820. Manufactured by the British East...
Brass, Metal
$7,500
H 17 in W 35.5 in D 18.25 in
English Military Camphor Wood Leather Brass Banded Chest. Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
English military leather chest with original brass mounts, braided tacks, and brass side handles. All original. Early 19th Century
Brass
Louis Vuitton Monogram Jewelry Case
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Northampton, GB
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING A Louis Vuitton LV Monogram jewellery case of elongated rectangular form, brass mounted and dating to the second half of the twentieth century, circa 1970. ...
Canvas
French 19th Century Leather-Lined Trunk with Brass Studs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Made in France in the nineteenth century, this rectangular trunk is covered in patinated leather and decorated with rich ornament and brass studs. Trunks of this kind were used for t...
Leather, Wood
Late 17th Century Leather And Brass Travelling Box
Located in Benington, Herts
A very fine and interesting late 17th century English work box or travelling case English Circa 1680 Of conventional form with slightly domed lid, this piece has acquired a magnifi...
Brass
$3,000
H 12 in W 8 in D 6.75 in
18th Century Continental Baroque Period Gilt Tooled Leather Clad Knife Box
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce original antique European Baroque Period tooled leather clad cutlery caddy, circa 1740 Handcrafted in Continental Europe in the first half of the 18th century, likely Spa...
Leather, Wood
English Mid-19th Century Camphor Wood Trunk, Leather and Brass Bound
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English leather over camphor wood trunk with brass studs from the mid-19th century. This English rectangular brass bound trunk features two lateral carrying handles. The escutcheo...
Brass
Antique Victorian Mahogany Brass Bound Writing Box
Located in Suffolk, GB
A good antique English mahogany writing slope dating from the Victorian period, circa 1860. The rectangular case is beautifully figured and strengthened with brass straps and corner ...
Mahogany
Italian Leather Jewelry Box, Mid-20th Century, Italy
Located in New York, NY
An Italian black leather jewelry box with gold tooling, in the Modern style, mid‑20th century, Italy. Crafted in smooth black leather with fine gold trim, the box features a clean re...
Leather, Velvet
Mid Century Hollywood Regency Musical Jewerly Box
By Jonathan Adler, Tiffany & Co., Gumps
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly sleek and classic multi-use decorative jewerly box. This beautiful box is divided in 2 compartments and lined with red velvet and includes a vanity mirror. High sheen, g...
Lacquer, Plastic
19th Century American Victorian Steamer Trunk with Leather & Brass
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian (late 1800s) steamer trunk with a brown leather exterior with brass closures and rivets with 5 interior drawers and a leather handle on either side (name on side \...
Brass
NWOB Louis Vuitton Monogram Jewelry Box
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Krakow, PL
Louis Vuitton Jewelry Box with Signature Monogram Condition: Never used Description: Elegant Louis Vuitton jewelry box featuring the brand’s iconic monogram print. Designed with a cl...
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.