French Porcelain Box
$1,800
French Porcelain Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French metal mounted porcelain box. Hand painted flower arrangement on top of box, front and back.
19th Century French Antique Room Box
Porcelain
$1,800
French Porcelain Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French metal mounted porcelain box. Hand painted flower arrangement on top of box, front and back.
Porcelain
$5,850
Japanese Woven Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Japanese decorative woven box. Late Edo/Early Meiji Japanese box, with mother-of-pearl and ceramic
Ceramic, Mother-of-Pearl
Chinese Black Lacquer Box
Located in Tampa, FL
Chinese black lacquer box dating from the early 19th century, circa 1800 to 1820. This piece was
Lacquer
$5,250Sale Price|30% Off
Circular silver flower box
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Circular silver flower box with net and raised floral motifs. Metal: Silver. Origin
Silver
$2,800
English Penwork Box
Located in Southampton, NY
English penwork box Wooden box handpainted in a handsome black with white floral design and
Wood, Paint
Box Sevres Porcelain
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Box sevres porcelain octagonal format Decorated with flowers inside (hand-painted) Bronze frame
Bronze
Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A beautifully crafted Chinese Chinoiserie box, featuring high-relief decoration and a generous size
Wood, Lacquer
$1,520Sale Price|20% Off
Sevres Porcelain Box
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Sevres porcelain box octagonal format Hand painted and signed on its base perfect condition
Bronze
$3,895
Sevres Painted Box
Located in Stamford, CT
A late 19th century cartouche shaped painted and parcel gilt Sevres box signed Lauque bearing the
Porcelain
English Victorian Rattan Box
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian rattan and woven box with brass handle
Brass
English Tortoiseshell Box
Located in New York, NY
English tortoiseshell box. Ovoid shaped lidded snuffbox with integral handle of richly patterned
Tortoise Shell
Red Japanese Lacquered Box Meiji Decorative Box, circa 1880
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Nice Japanese glove box in red and black lacquered wood dating from the end of the 19th century. It
Lacquer, Wood
$2,804
Card Box, Napoléon III
Located in Paris, FR
Napoleon III-period papier-mâché and wood marquetry card box with original key. The lid is richly
Paper
Capodimonte Porcelain Box
By Capodimonte
Located in New York, NY
Capodimonte Porcelain Box. Antique white porcelain sculpted lidded box with pear knop and bas
Porcelain
$6,902
Box signed Giroux, Paris
Located in Paris, FR
A box from Alphonse Giroux in Paris The whole is adorned with a finely chased bronze Neo-Gothic
Wood
Fine Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Box with Dragon Trinket Box
Located in Long Island City, NY
A finely executed Japanese cloisonné enamel box dating to the Meiji period, executed entirely with
Enamel
$286Sale Price|20% Off
Old Wooden Tramp Art Box Jewelry Box Trinket Folk Art
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful old tramp art box, jewelry box or trinket, trinket box, made in the first half of the
Glass, Wood
Japanese Antique Wooden Box 1860s-1920s / Sofa Table Storage Box Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese wooden box, crafted in the Meiji to Taishō period (1860s–1920s). Despite
Cedar
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
Box of Sevres
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
sevres box circa 1900 perfect state cobalt blue with gold hand painted origin france. The
Ceramic
19th Century Cent Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A finely crafted rosewood box from the mid 19th century possibly used as a cent or ink box. The
Brass
Pliny's Doves Micromosaic Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite doré bronze box, featuring a meticulously crafted micromosaic lid, embodies the
Bronze
Chinese Brass Stamp Decorative Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20th-century Chinese stamp box is a beautiful example of export brassware from the late Qing
Brass
English Chinoiserie Tole Box
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An English black tole box from the late 19th century decorated with Chinoiserie references like
Metal
Anglo Indian Trinket Box
Located in Tampa, FL
Anglo Indian trinket box, nice size inlaid in brass made of rosewood. The interior is two and half
Wood
17th-century Walnut Box - Spain
Located in Brussels, Brussels
a fine Spanish Renaissance period walnut table box - 17th century. A very beautiful box featuring
Walnut
$9,850
Gold Lacquer Incense Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
A Gold Lacquer Kōbako (Incense Box) Edo Period (1615–1868), Circa 1850 This exquisite gold lacquer
Gold, Silver, Gold Leaf
Vintage Italian Men’s Haberdashery Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exemplifying sophisticated Italian craftsmanship, this vintage men’s haberdashery box is a
Brass
Large German Silver Box Architectural-Form Box, circa 1925
Located in New York, NY
Depicting the 'Darmstadter Und Nationalbank' (title over the doorway). Marked 'Posen'. With personal inscription on inner gilt cover.
Silver
René Lalique: "Chicks" Box, 1929
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
"Chicks" box in pressed molded white glass, enhanced with a gray-blue patina. Molded signature on
Glass
French Porcelain Jewelry Box
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
A French porcelain jewelry box, styled after Sèvres porcelain, in the Regency design style, circa
Brass
Biedermeier Petit Point Box
Located in Tampa, FL
1830 to1840s German Biedermeier box with very fine petit point insert with glass. The petit point
Textile, Wood
$412Sale Price|54% Off
Chinese Export Pigskin Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Chinese export pigskin box now on custom made stand as a side table. Early 20th century. Foo dogs
Animal Skin
Egyptian Style Bronze Box
Located in Queens, NY
Middle Eastern Egyptian-style (Probably French Late 19th Century) oval dark bronze box with
Stone, Bronze
Meissen Rococo Porcelain Box
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New Orleans, LA
Meissen porcelain box. Displaying romantic courtship scenes on each side, the casket is an exceptional
Porcelain
1927 – René Lalique – “Dinard” Box
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
“Dinard” box in white pressed-molded glass, enhanced with a sienna patina. Model created by René
Glass
Kashmir Papier-Mâché Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A wonderful hand-painted papier-mâché box beautifully decorated in a blue and gold. Kashmir, India
Wood
Scandinavian Paint Decorated Box
Located in Greenwich, CT
Early 19th Century Scandinavian folk painted box with domed lid, the whole with pumpkin ground
Pine
Regency Rosewood Writing Box
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
, late 17th/early 18th century period rosewood writing box having elegant brass inlaid decoration and
Rosewood
19th Century Victorian Box
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A Victorian dresser box. Beautiful decoration.
Paper
19th Century Indian Box
Located in Tampa, FL
This exquisite antique box from 19th century India is a true treasure with its rich patina and
Brass
Chinese Export Cloisonné Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Lovely Chinese export cloisonné box made of brass and enameled with a beautiful floral and
Brass, Enamel
Vintage Sliding Door Quill Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite vintage trinket box is a classic example of Anglo-Indian craftsmanship, likely
Bone, Ebony
Round Wooden Indian Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A round wooden box from India. Might be some type of rosewood. Circa 1920s, maybe a little earlier
Ivory, Rosewood
Cylindrical box in embossed silver
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Cylindrical silver box with relief on the outside in the North African style. Metal
Silver
$1,198
Swedish box, circa 1800.
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Charming Swedish box in original painted with flower decoration, circa 1800.
Wood
Trio Of Decorative Boxes Covered In Porcupine Quills And Bone, Priced Per Box.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Trio Of Decorative Boxes Covered In Porcupine Quills And Bone, Priced Per Box. Measurement is for
Ebony
Vintage Primitive Burl Wood Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exceptional vintage primitive box offers a masterclass in organic texture and understated
Brass
Victorian Enamel Opaline Glass Box
Located in Tampa, FL
beautiful Victorian opaline glass box dating from approximately the 1860s to 1890s. This exquisite
Opaline Glass
English Recency Rosewood Box
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency (19th Century) rosewood box with brass handles and decorated with inlaid a brass
Wood
French Rectangular Baccarat Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A turn of the century crystal box by Baccarat (not signed). Beautifully cut with a wonderful star
Crystal, Bronze
Sailor's Inlaid Ditty Box
Located in Greenwich, CT
A sailor's ditty box for holding a sailor's valuables (mending needles, thread, pipe tobacco, razor
Mahogany
$2,900
Georgian Yew Wood Box
Located in Greenwich, CT
George III solid burr yew wood box with original spurred carrying handle and standing on bracket
Brass
Antique 1890s Burmese Silver Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Burmese silver box; an addition to our diverse Asian
Silver
Antique French Scent Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A wonderful box inlaid with the words sent in French on the top. The box has a very elegant shape
Wood
19th century wooden box
Located in Brecht, BE
a bentwood box used in the 19th century by a Spanish Milliner, the inscription on the box says
Bentwood
Large Italian Florentine Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A Florentine box from Italy from the turn of the century. Nice patina and a wonderful large box.
Wood
$4,800
Yellow Lacca Povera Box
Located in New York, NY
Yellow lacca povera box. Late 17th century chest with early 19th century lacca povera decalcomania
Wood, Paper
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.