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19th Century Papier Mache and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Box, circa 1860
19th Century Papier Mache and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Box, circa 1860

19th Century Papier Mache and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Box, circa 1860

Located in Salisbury, GB

19th century papier mache / mother of pearl inlaid box.

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Paper

Hand Painted Papier Mache Snuff Box
Hand Painted Papier Mache Snuff Box

Hand Painted Papier Mache Snuff Box

By Stobwasser

Located in East Geelong, VIC

This papier mache snuff box is decorated with a hand painted portrait of a well dressed lady of the

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1820s German Regency Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Paper

19th Century Inlaid Papier-mâché Mother of Pearl Chinese Box
19th Century Inlaid Papier-mâché Mother of Pearl Chinese Box

19th Century Inlaid Papier-mâché Mother of Pearl Chinese Box

Located in Windsor, Berkshire

A 19th century inlaid papier-mâché mother of pearl Chinese box with two tiers and a lid, there’s

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19th Century Chinese Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Paper

Paper Mâché Red Pillbox with Bird Motif
Paper Mâché Red Pillbox with Bird Motif

Paper Mâché Red Pillbox with Bird Motif

Located in Cookeville, TN

Offering this gorgeous red lacquer paper mâché pillbox. Hand painted in red lacquer with black and

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1920s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Paper

Papier Mâché Pillbox Flower Motif
Papier Mâché Pillbox Flower Motif

Papier Mâché Pillbox Flower Motif

Located in Cookeville, TN

Offering this stunning red lacquered papier mâché pillbox. The bottom and inside of the box are

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1920s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Paper

Venetian papier mâché box
Venetian papier mâché box

Venetian papier mâché box

Unavailable|$2,607

Venetian papier mâché box

Located in Brescia, IT

Venezia, scatola in papier mâchè, inizi XIX° secolo decorata con stampe acquarellate aventi come

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1820s Italian Rococo Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Paper

Painted Papier Mâché Sewing Cabinet
Painted Papier Mâché Sewing Cabinet

Painted Papier Mâché Sewing Cabinet

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Impressive and very decorative papier mâché sewing cabinet painted with images taken from the book

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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Paper

Georgian 1820 painted papier-mâché table snuff box
Georgian 1820 painted papier-mâché table snuff box

Georgian 1820 painted papier-mâché table snuff box

Located in Windsor, Berkshire

A Georgian 1820 painted papier-mâché table snuff box of a lady in blue white and gold, it measures

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1820s English Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Paper

Hand Painted and Gilded Papier Mache Aide Memoire
Hand Painted and Gilded Papier Mache Aide Memoire

Hand Painted and Gilded Papier Mache Aide Memoire

Located in East Geelong, VIC

This lovely hand painted and gilded papier mache aide memoire would have certainly caught the eye

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1850s English Victorian Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Paper

Paper Mache Lap Desk Box
Paper Mache Lap Desk Box

Paper Mache Lap Desk Box

Unavailable|$1,295

Paper Mache Lap Desk Box

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Highly decorative large papier mache box that opens to reveal a pull out writing surface and

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19th Century English Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Papier Mâché, Paper

George III Henry Clay Papier Mache Tea Caddy
George III Henry Clay Papier Mache Tea Caddy

George III Henry Clay Papier Mache Tea Caddy

By Henry Clay

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Henry Clay papier mache tea caddy decorated with painted anthemion border and classical Etruscan

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18th Century British Georgian Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Paper

18th Century German Painted Papier Mâché Single Tea Caddy
18th Century German Painted Papier Mâché Single Tea Caddy

18th Century German Painted Papier Mâché Single Tea Caddy

Located in Windsor, Berkshire

18th century German painted papier mâché single tea caddy. A superb painted papier mâché single

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Early 18th Century German Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Paper

Large Antique Painted Horse & Cart Papier Mache Tea Caddy 19th Century
Large Antique Painted Horse & Cart Papier Mache Tea Caddy 19th Century

Large Antique Painted Horse & Cart Papier Mache Tea Caddy 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Large papier Mache tea caddy with sloping top, professionally painted all round. The top of papier

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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Paper

Hide Books
Hide Books

Hide Books

Unavailable|$2,400 / set

Hide Books

Located in East Hampton, NY

Hand made hide books

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19th Century Italian International Style Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Papier Mâché, Paper

Qajar Paper Mache Royal Pen-Box
Qajar Paper Mache Royal Pen-Box

Qajar Paper Mache Royal Pen-Box

Located in London, GB

A Qajar paper mache Royal pen-box. Measures: H 4cm x 22.5cm.

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19th Century Persian Other Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Paper

Stobwasser Snuff Box
Stobwasser Snuff Box

Stobwasser Snuff Box

Unavailable|$1,088

Stobwasser Snuff Box

By Stobwasser

Located in Nottingham, GB

An early 19th century Stobwasser paper-mache snuff box painted with a very unusual scene of three

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1810s German George III Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Other

Lovely Qajar Papier Mâché Royal Pen-Box
Lovely Qajar Papier Mâché Royal Pen-Box

Lovely Qajar Papier Mâché Royal Pen-Box

Located in London, GB

A lovely Qajar paper mâché Royal Pen-box Measures: H 3.5cm x 21cm.

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19th Century Persian Other Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Paper

Papier Mâché Tray and Box Attributed to Paul Poiret, French, 1920s
Papier Mâché Tray and Box Attributed to Paul Poiret, French, 1920s

Papier Mâché Tray and Box Attributed to Paul Poiret, French, 1920s

By Paul Poiret

Located in Hoboken, NJ

Grey papier mâché tray with accompanying lidded box, both with white, gold, and black decorative

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1920s French Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Paper

Victorian Painted Papier Mâché Inkstand
Victorian Painted Papier Mâché Inkstand

Victorian Painted Papier Mâché Inkstand

Located in Windsor, Berkshire

Victorian painted papier mâché inkstand. A beautiful ladies papier mâché inkstand daring with

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1850s English Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Paper

Rare and Beautiful 16th Century Siena Box
Rare and Beautiful 16th Century Siena Box

Rare and Beautiful 16th Century Siena Box

Located in Madrid, ES

Rare and Beautiful 16th century Siena box 13cm x 15.5cm x 27cm Paper mache box gilt and lacquered

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16th Century Italian Gothic Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th C. Paper Mache Porcelain Shipping Container
19th C. Paper Mache Porcelain Shipping Container

19th C. Paper Mache Porcelain Shipping Container

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th C. Paper Mache porcelain shipping container/box. China would be shipped to France in these

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19th Century Chinese Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Paint, Papier Mâché, Paper

19th C. Paper Mache Porcelain Shipping Container
19th C. Paper Mache Porcelain Shipping Container

19th C. Paper Mache Porcelain Shipping Container

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century paper mache porcelain shipping container. It was used to ship china to France. The

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19th Century Chinese Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Paint, Papier Mâché, Paper

Antique German Folk Art Paper Mache Candy Container Ring Box Robin Bird
Antique German Folk Art Paper Mache Candy Container Ring Box Robin Bird

Antique German Folk Art Paper Mache Candy Container Ring Box Robin Bird

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique German miniature oval paper mache composition candy container, trinket or ring box topped

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Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Paint, Paper

Antique Lacquered Hand-Painted and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Paper Mache Sewing Box
Antique Lacquered Hand-Painted and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Paper Mache Sewing Box

Antique Lacquered Hand-Painted and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Paper Mache Sewing Box

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique papier mâché sewing box features black lacquer finish with hand-painted polychrome and gilt

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19th Century European Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Paper, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Circa 1860s Chinese Export Papier Mache Box
Circa 1860s Chinese Export Papier Mache Box

Circa 1860s Chinese Export Papier Mache Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1860s Chinese Export papier mache box. Gilded designs highlighted by faces & hands of inlaid

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1860s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Paper

c. 1890s Continental Papier-Mâché Pen Case Box
c. 1890s Continental Papier-Mâché Pen Case Box

c. 1890s Continental Papier-Mâché Pen Case Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1890s papier-mâché pen case box, Continental. Lid decorated with a courting scene as cupid

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Late 19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Paper

19th Century Persian Papier Mache Hand Painted Trinket Box
19th Century Persian Papier Mache Hand Painted Trinket Box

19th Century Persian Papier Mache Hand Painted Trinket Box

Located in London, GB

19th Century Persian Papier Mache Hand Painted Trinket Box Covered in hand painted detail and

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1880s Indian Early Victorian Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Paper

Vintage German Paper Mache Easter Bunny Rabbit Candy Container 6"
Vintage German Paper Mache Easter Bunny Rabbit Candy Container 6"

Vintage German Paper Mache Easter Bunny Rabbit Candy Container 6"

Located in Dayton, OH

Circa early 20th century German paper mache candy container in the shape of a seated brown rabbit

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Early 20th Century Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Composition

Regency Papier Mâché Snuff Box
Regency Papier Mâché Snuff Box

Regency Papier Mâché Snuff Box

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

A Regency papier mâché snuff box with a painting of a lady wearing an elaborate headdress.

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Early 1800s English Regency Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Paper

Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Papier Mache Round Tea Canister Box
Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Papier Mache Round Tea Canister Box

Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Papier Mache Round Tea Canister Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Mid-19th century Chinese Export papier mache round tea canister box. Qing dynasty. Scarlet ground

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Paper

English Papier Mâché Jewellery Sewing Cabinet Box Circa 1860
English Papier Mâché Jewellery Sewing Cabinet Box Circa 1860

English Papier Mâché Jewellery Sewing Cabinet Box Circa 1860

Located in Cheltenham, GB

English Papier Mâché Jewellery Sewing Cabinet Box Circa 1860 This charming and decorative papier

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Paper

Kashmiri Papier Mache Collection
Kashmiri Papier Mache Collection

Kashmiri Papier Mache Collection

Located in London, GB

Kashmiri Papier Mache Collection We share what we love, and we love this early 20th century

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1920s Pakistani Early Victorian Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Paper

19th Century Papier Mache Kashmir filling chest
19th Century Papier Mache Kashmir filling chest

19th Century Papier Mache Kashmir filling chest

Located in London, GB

19th Century Papier Mache Kashmir filling chest We are proud to offer a highly decorative late

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Early 1900s Pakistani Victorian Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Paper

Early 20th Century Papier Mache Kashmir Collection
Early 20th Century Papier Mache Kashmir Collection

Early 20th Century Papier Mache Kashmir Collection

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century Papier Mache Kashmir Collection A nice collection of hand-crafted papier

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Early 1900s Indian Victorian Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Paper

Antique German Papier Mâché Easter Egg Candy Container Floral Roses Gold
Antique German Papier Mâché Easter Egg Candy Container Floral Roses Gold

Antique German Papier Mâché Easter Egg Candy Container Floral Roses Gold

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique German papier mâché Easter egg candy container, featuring a lithograph pattern of pink and

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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Paper

Early 20th Century Kashmir Papier Mâché Hand Painted Tobacco Jar
Early 20th Century Kashmir Papier Mâché Hand Painted Tobacco Jar

Early 20th Century Kashmir Papier Mâché Hand Painted Tobacco Jar

Located in London, GB

A wonderful example of an early 20th century handcrafted papier mâché tobacco jar. Hand painted

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1910s Pakistani Folk Art Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Paper

19th Century, Papier Mache Tea Caddy
19th Century, Papier Mache Tea Caddy

19th Century, Papier Mache Tea Caddy

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A very elegant mid-19th century papier mache tea caddy, of bombe type form, having exceptional hand

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Other

19th Century Papier Mache Tea Caddy
19th Century Papier Mache Tea Caddy

19th Century Papier Mache Tea Caddy

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A floral decorated tea caddy. It is so pleasing .

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19th Century British Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Paint, Paper

19th Century English Papier Mache Tea Caddy
19th Century English Papier Mache Tea Caddy

19th Century English Papier Mache Tea Caddy

Located in London, GB

19th Century English Papier Mache tea caddy We are proud to offer a decorator's joy, this

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1850s Victorian Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Paper

18th Century Henry Clay Papier Mache Tea Caddy
18th Century Henry Clay Papier Mache Tea Caddy

18th Century Henry Clay Papier Mache Tea Caddy

By Henry Clay

Located in Northampton, GB

handle. Henry Clay was an assistant to one of the pioneers in papier-mache by the name of John

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18th Century British Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Paper

A Victorian Jennens & Bettridge Papier Mache Tea Caddy
A Victorian Jennens & Bettridge Papier Mache Tea Caddy

A Victorian Jennens & Bettridge Papier Mache Tea Caddy

By Jennens and Bettridge

Located in London, GB

Victorian Jennens & Bettridge Papier Mâché Tea Caddy This exquisite Victorian tea caddy, crafted

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Metal

English Antique Georgian Henry Clay Papier Mache Tea Caddy
English Antique Georgian Henry Clay Papier Mache Tea Caddy

English Antique Georgian Henry Clay Papier Mache Tea Caddy

By Henry Clay

Located in Northampton, GB

Majesty.” Papier Mache is a man made material consisting of paper pieces bound with an adhesive, such as

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Early 1800s English George III Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Paper

19th Century English Papier Mâché Tea Caddy with Abalone Inlay
19th Century English Papier Mâché Tea Caddy with Abalone Inlay

19th Century English Papier Mâché Tea Caddy with Abalone Inlay

By Jennens and Bettridge

Located in Savannah, GA

producing quality papier-mâché wares. There is a lot of detail and carving to the front, top and sides of

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1860s High Victorian Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Abalone, Paper

American Victorian Wood and Paper Mache Sewing Box on Pedestal Base
American Victorian Wood and Paper Mache Sewing Box on Pedestal Base

American Victorian Wood and Paper Mache Sewing Box on Pedestal Base

Located in Middleburg, VA

American Victorian Wood and Paper Mache sewing box on pedestal base Paper Mache depicts bird and

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Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paper

Antique Black Laquer Papier Mache Letter Box
Antique Black Laquer Papier Mache Letter Box

Antique Black Laquer Papier Mache Letter Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

Very nicely rendered and decorated.

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19th Century English Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Paper

Collection of Kashmiri Boxes & Objects
Collection of Kashmiri Boxes & Objects

Collection of Kashmiri Boxes & Objects

Located in Southampton, GB

Collection of c1900-1950's paper mache trinket boxes and objects from Kashmir, to include: Hand

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Early 1900s Indian Antique Paper Mache Boxes

Materials

Brass

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Antique Paper Mache Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique paper mache boxes for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of paper, wood and mother-of-pearl, all antique paper mache boxes available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of antique paper mache boxes available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique paper mache boxes bearing Victorian or Folk Art hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique paper mache boxes over the years, but those made by Henry Clay are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Paper Mache Boxes?

Antique paper mache boxes can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $869, while the lowest priced sells for $65 and the highest can go for as much as $11,334.

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.