English Victorian Burl Wood Makeup Box
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian burl wood traveling vanity / make up box with ebonized trim edge and a small
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Makeup Box
Materials
Silver
Antique Makeup Box
An Art Deco Enamel Vanity case Coral & Diamond Makeup Box c.1920
By Corona
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
The rectangular-shaped blue enamel vanity case with silver-coloured enamel borders and carved Coral and rose-cut diamond clasp opening to reveal a mirror, two powder compartments and...
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Makeup Box
Materials
Coral, Gold, Enamel
Elmwood Early 20th Century Makeup Chest with Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese elmwood makeup or jewelry chest from the early 20th century with five drawers and brass
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Makeup Box
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Art Deco Green Black Elgin American EAM Ladies Makeup & Mirror Compact
$250
H 0.38 in Dm 2.25 in
Beautiful Art Deco Green Black Elgin American EAM Ladies Makeup & Mirror Compact
By Elgin American Mfg Co.
Located in Red Lion, PA
Beautiful Art Deco Circular Elgin American EAM Ladies Makeup & Mirror Compact, Emerald Green and
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Makeup Box
Materials
Metal, Enamel
French Art Deco Cigarette Box or Makeup Pencil Holder by Marius Agogue Loiret
$760Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.38 in W 6.88 in D 4.785 in
French Art Deco Cigarette Box or Makeup Pencil Holder by Marius Agogue Loiret
Located in Miami, FL
French Art Deco cigarette box, France, late 1930s. Constructed with fine mahogany and birch woods
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Makeup Box
Materials
Birch, Mahogany
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Victorian Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Makeup Box, Birmingham, 1893
Unavailable
H 0.75 in W 3.75 in D 1 in
Victorian Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Makeup Box, Birmingham, 1893
By Levi & Salaman
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A stunning English Victorian silver and mother-of-pearl makeup box with central hand-painted
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1890s European Victorian Antique Makeup Box
Materials
Silver
19th Century Mughal Painted Wooden Box
Located in London, GB
lifting sections. It would have been used as a makeup box or to keep trinkets in at some point. Size in
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19th Century Indian Victorian Antique Makeup Box
Materials
Pine
Art Deco Flapper Pola Negri by Henry Clive Beauty Tin Box
By Henry Clive
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Metal makeup box featuring a portrait by Henry Clive of Paramount Pictures Flapper Pola Negri
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1920s Antique Makeup Box
Materials
Metal
Buccellati Vintage Handmade Makeup Powder Case in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This extremely rare and unique makeup powder box was hand made by artist and engraver Angelo
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Late 19th Century Italian Romantic Antique Makeup Box
Materials
18k Gold
Buccellati Vintage Handmade Makeup Powder Case in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
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H 0.6 in W 2.89 in L 2.92 in
Buccellati Vintage Handmade Makeup Powder Case in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This extremely rare and unique makeup powder box was hand made by artist and engraver Angelo
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Late 19th Century Italian Romantic Antique Makeup Box
Materials
18k Gold
Antique Asian Jewelry Box, Makeup Box, Solid Elm Wood, Convertible
Located in Somis, CA
this special jewelry box. The swirling grains are elegant and beautiful. Box opens to reveal three full
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19th Century Chinese Antique Makeup Box
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Make Up Music Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Top your vanity with this interesting makeup box; crafted in France, circa 1880, the black
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Makeup Box
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Asian Traveling Makeup/Jewelry Box Late 19th Century
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Mirrored traveling makeup /jewelry case with silvered butterfly hinges.
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19th Century Antique Makeup Box
Materials
Fruitwood
Japanese Makeup Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Japanese kiriwood makeup box with hand carved waves of water and birds flying in the
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Makeup Box
Materials
Copper
Chinese Jewelry Makeup Box
Located in Sarasota, FL
, bell, picture of landscape, etc. with mirror (which stands and is connected) drawers inside for makeup
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19th Century Chinese Antique Makeup Box
Materials
Wood, Bone, Ivory
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Cartier Art Deco Sterling Silver Compact Case by
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine Cartier compact case in Art Deco style, circa 1930s. Sterling silver with gold gilt interior. The exterior features engraved line pattern that radiates out from a central jewe...
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1930s French Art Deco Antique Makeup Box
Materials
Silver
'Daffodil' Table Lamp by Tiffany Studios
By Tiffany Studios
Located in London, GB
‘Daffodil’ table lamp by Tiffany Studios American, c. 1910 Height 56cm, diameter 40cm Designed and hand-made by the artisans from the renowned Tiffany Studios (1902-1932), this ‘Daf...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Makeup Box
Materials
Bronze, Lead
Art Deco Box in Silver Plate 1950s
Located in Meer, VAN
Wonderful art deco box in silver plate, mid 20th century. This is a fine art deco style decorative silver plated box with a very distinct sunburst design. Great as a decorative box...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Antique Makeup Box
Materials
Silver Plate
LOUIS KUPPENHEIM 1925 Trompe L'œil Malachite Enameled Box In .935 Sterling
$2,388Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.12 in W 2.01 in D 0.51 in
LOUIS KUPPENHEIM 1925 Trompe L'œil Malachite Enameled Box In .935 Sterling
By Louis Kuppenheim
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco Trompe L'œil enameled box by Louis Kuppenheim. This is a beautiful decorative box, created in Germany during the art deco period, back in the 1925. This superb elegant box ...
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1920s German Art Deco Antique Makeup Box
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...
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19th Century Russian Antique Makeup Box
Materials
Silver
1920s Art Deco Gold & Enamel Vanity Case by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
1920s Art Deco gold & enamel vanity case by Cartier 14k Gold. signed Cartier Weight: 112.7 grams Dimensions: Width 3 in, Height 0.44 in approximately.
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Makeup Box
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Oversized Vintage French Silver Compact Case by Boucheron
By Boucheron
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large silver compact case with gilt surface and inset rubies by Boucheron Paris circa 1930s-1940s, of Art Deco period and style. The silver case is quote large compared to similar ...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Antique Makeup Box
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Silver
Antique 20th Century Cartier Art Deco 9-Karat Gold, Sapphires, Diamonds, Compact
$48,572
H 0.79 in W 4.34 in D 6.3 in
Antique 20th Century Cartier Art Deco 9-Karat Gold, Sapphires, Diamonds, Compact
By Cartier
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th century Cartier Art Deco 9 carat gold extremely large compact, of rectangular form, inside bearing various open and closed compartments and a retracting lipstick, the to...
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20th Century English Art Deco Antique Makeup Box
Materials
Gold
Nelialee Art Deco Red Traveling Cosmetic Toilet Vanity Case with Accessories
$1,500
H 14.25 in W 9.65 in D 6.75 in
Nelialee Art Deco Red Traveling Cosmetic Toilet Vanity Case with Accessories
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Rare Gorgeous Art Deco 1930s red traveling cosmetic case with fitted top section and empty bottom section to store your overnight needs. In the top corner, there is a label from Neli...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Makeup Box
Materials
Metal, Brass
Tonnel Paris 1928 Art Deco Box In 14Kt Gold With Red & Black Lacquer And Diamond
$5,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.47 in W 3.52 in D 2.21 in
Tonnel Paris 1928 Art Deco Box In 14Kt Gold With Red & Black Lacquer And Diamond
By Tonnel Paris
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco enameled box designed by Tonnel Paris. Magnificent rectangular box, created in Paris France for Tonnel-Paris during the art deco period, back in the 1920's. This beautif...
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Makeup Box
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Gold, Platinum, Enamel
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Antique Makeup Box For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic antique makeup box available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and silver, every antique makeup box was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the antique makeup box you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique makeup box, those designed in Art Deco, Georgian and Regency styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one antique makeup box that is appealing in its simplicity, but Carrington & Co, Richard Comyns and Tiffany & Co. produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Antique Makeup Box?
An antique makeup box can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,385, while the lowest priced sells for $950 and the highest can go for as much as $186,169.
Finding the Right Boxes for You
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.
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