18th Century Knife Box
$4,500
18th Century Knife Box
Located in Dallas, TX
A Portuguese or Cuban silver mounted mahogany knife box from the 18th century. Box with a worn
1780s Portuguese Antique Room Box
Silver
$4,500
18th Century Knife Box
Located in Dallas, TX
A Portuguese or Cuban silver mounted mahogany knife box from the 18th century. Box with a worn
Silver
Chinese Export Cloisonné Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Lovely Chinese export cloisonné box made of brass and enameled with a beautiful mountain scene
Brass, Enamel
Swedish 1840 Slide Top Box
Located in Greenwich, CT
Scandinavian bridal pantry box dated 1840 and having original and very decorative painted surface
Birch
Decorative Box, Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Rectangular cherrywood box with square parquetry in various woods. The lid is fitted with a bronze
Bronze
English Inlaid Work Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A very early 19th century English work box with two very unusual inlay designs. Especially the
Wood
Chinese Export Cloisonné Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Lovely Chinese export cloisonné box made of brass and enameled with a beautiful floral pattern
Brass, Enamel
English Victorian Papier Mache Box
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian papier mache pearl inlaid rectangular shaped box with oval shaped center.
Antique Huanghuali Document Box
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese Huanghuali document box with original brass mounts. Features a rectangular lid with
Brass
Chinese Black Lacquer Work Box
Located in Tampa, FL
Chinese black lacquer box dating from the early 1800s to 1820s. This piece was originally an
Lacquer
Austrian Black Forest Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A wonderfully carved Black Forest box. Carvings are made to look like a log with multiple types of
Wood
French Limoges Enamel Box
By Limoges
Located in New Orleans, LA
This delightful porcelain and enamel box perfectly exemplifies the esteemed French Limoges
Enamel
Silver-Plated Biscuit Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Silver-plated Biscuit Box oval, the hinged lid with bone finial, the body relief-cast with cherubs
Silver Plate
French Victorian Bronze Portrait Box
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian bronze and glass bottom box on four legs with small gallery top and round
Bronze
Antique Porcelain Lion Box
Located in New York, NY
A mid 19th Century marked FGW 1483 bos with lion lid. Czech Republic, when it was part of the Austro Hungarian Empire. Measurements: Length: 5" Width: 3" Height: 4"
Porcelain
Enrique Zavalo Mexican Artist Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A rare and evocative artist box by Mexican artist Enrique Zavalo, most likely dating to the turn of
Bronze
$280Sale Price|30% Off
Silver toiletry box with mirror
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver toiletry box with mirror and bands along the lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: French
Silver
Japanese Lacquer Box, 1900
Located in Marseille, FR
Japanese lacquer box 1900 decorated with sparrows, gold lacquer on a black background of very good
Lacquer
Chinese Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Box
Located in Tampa, FL
Early nineteenth century Chinese chinoiserie black lacquer box with gold decoration. The exterior
Lacquer
Art Nouveau Carved Wooden Box
Located in Queens, NY
Art Nouveau wood oblong shaped box with etched floral design.
French Victorian Silver Plated Box
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian silver plated rectangular shaped box with cupids in relief and crystal top
Crystal
Primitive Pine Dough Box
Located in Baltimore, MD
25VJL114b Primitive pine dough box, measures :50”Lx22”Wx10”H Hungary, circa 1900, $240.00 Bread
Pine
Bresse enamel box, Napoléon III
Located in Paris, FR
Square box of Bresse-blue enamel with gilt bronze mounts. The five sides are composed of convex
Enamel
English Victorian Burl Wood Box
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian style rectangular rosewood box with a geometric various wood inlaid top lid
Mirror
$210Sale Price|30% Off
Silver toiletry box with mirror
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver toiletry box with mirror and powder puff with blue enamel on the lid. Metal
Silver
English Victorian Papier Mache Box
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian papier mache pearl inlaid box with scalloped and floral painted top
Paint
Antique European Silver Sugar Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique European silver sugar box modelled in the form of a
Silver
English Victorian Brown Lacquered Box
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian brown lacquered tole oval shaped box with three herons on top
Lacquer
American Victorian Woven Brass Box
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian-style (19/20th Century) small brass rectangular shaped woven design box
Brass
English Victorian Style Walnut Box
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian-style rectangular walnut box with gold diamond shape inlay and latch l
Gold
$360Sale Price|20% Off
Canton Chinese Porcelain Box
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Canton Chinese porcelain box. Chinese export. Circa 1920 origin China. Rectangular format. With
Porcelain
1840s European Document Box
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1840s wood European document box with iron ornamentation.
Wood
1920s Tiffany Studios Zodiac Box
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Marked” Tiffany Studios on underside. Solid bronze box with Zodiac motifs and Greco-Roman grid
Bronze
$3,059
Anglo-Indian Padouk Box
Located in London, GB
An Anglo-Indian brass-mounted padouk and ebony box, Ceylon, second half of the 18th century.
Brass
Painted Leather Jewelry Box
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French painted leather jewelry box with an inset brass handle custom monogrammed “EU, January, 24
Leather, Fabric, Paint
19th Century Painters Box
Located in Vosselaar, BE
This 19th century painters box has centuries of patina. Layers and layers of paintresidues
Wood
$1,100
1920s "Raylite" Egg Box
Located in New York, NY
Hand-picked by buyers at Ann-Morris Inc.
Wood
French Chinoiserie Wig Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand-carved and painted, arched-top, Chinoiserie decorated hinged wig box with original bronze
Wood, Paint
Swedish Hand Painted Bentwood Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A charming Swedish bentwood box, circa 1890s, in very good condition. Entirely hand painted with
Bentwood
$1,200
Brass Box with Filigree
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Regency brass veneered letter box The brass veneered letter with delicate filigree accents
Brass
$520Sale Price|20% Off
White Round Sèvres Box
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
White round Sèvres box rococo style perfect condition origin France, circa 1900.
Ceramic
Italian Renaissance Walnut Bible Box
Located in Viterbo, VT
Bible box hand-crafted in Italy in the mid 1600s using walnut. The box is still in fantastic shape
Walnut
French Art Nouveau Silver Box
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Nouveau silver round shaped box with cranberry glass liner and floral design.
Silver
Viennese Secession Ceramic Box
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Viennese seseion ceramic box Ceramic Origin Austria circa 1900 Very good condition and no
Ceramic
French Victorian Porcelain Box
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian (19th Cent) small porcelain Sevre oval box with bronze lid and pink & white
Bronze
19th Century Italian Voting Box Tuscan Confraternity Carved Barrel Ballot Box
Located in Milano, MI
handle and carved parts at both ends, highlighted by ebonized details. In a fraternity, this ballot box
Poplar
$10,500
19th Century Tole Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fabulous, undulating, c. 1820, English, hinge-top, tole letter box hand painted in faux tortoise
Metal
Correspondence Box Napoleon III
Located in Madrid, ES
Correspondence box, Napoleon III period, composed on the top of two flaps. Their facades are
Wood
Chinoiserie Decorated Wig Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A hand carved, hand painted and lacquered, hinged wig box with classic Chinese red painted interior
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Brass Box Gold-Plated
Located in Vienna, AT
Alabaster base with brass box originaly gold-plated with glass stones, made in Austria, circa 1880.
Brass
Italian Decoupage Straw Box
Located in New York, NY
Italian decoupage straw box. Charming floral decorated paper box with coloured straw compositions
Straw
$4,800Sale Price|20% Off
Alfred Daguet Jeweled Box
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A French handmade box by the French master craftsman Alfred Daguet. It features a Nordic ship motif
Copper
$1,443
17th Century Cutlery Box
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A 17th century cutlery box with the original leather, metal hardware and interior.
Leather, Softwood
English Victorian Rosewood Box
Located in Queens, NY
"English Victorian rectangular rosewood box with rectangular brass inlaid plaque on slanted top lid
Brass
Lacquered Chinoiserie Wig Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully decorated hand carved, painted and lacquered, hinged wig box with chinoiserie theme
Brass
Antique English Sterling Biscuit Box
By Martin Hall & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V sterling silver biscuit box; an addition to
Sterling Silver
17th Century English Leather Covered Knife Box Converted To a Letter Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
17th century leather knife box converted to a letter box with original brass hardware, sitting on
Brass
$390Sale Price|67% Off
19th Century Oak Box
Located in Vienna, AT
Austrian oak box with brass ornamental elements, second half of the 19th century. Original used
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.