Swedish Large Stone Box in Empire style, circa 1820
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Large Stone Box in Empire style, circa 1820 Beautiful stone patterns on the lid and box
1820s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Scandinavian Boxes
Limestone
Swedish Large Stone Box in Empire style, circa 1820
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Large Stone Box in Empire style, circa 1820 Beautiful stone patterns on the lid and box
Limestone
Exceptional Large Swedish Limestone Tobacco Box ca 1700-1830
Located in Farsta, SE
Exceptional Large Swedish Limestone Tobacco Box ca 1700-1830 This incredible stone box is crafted
Limestone
Pewter Case with "Noah's Ark" Motif by Nils Fougstedt
By Nils Fougstedt, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Large pewter case by Nils Fougstedt, with elegant stylized paw feet. The top is decorated with a beautiful, elaborate scene from the Biblical story about Noah’s ark. The case has bee...
Pewter
Pewter Jar Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pewter jar. Produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden.
Pewter
Sold|$1,650
1927 Pewter Jar by Herman Bergman
By Herman Bergman, Nils Fougstedt
Located in New York, NY
Stunning 1927 Pewter Jar by Herman Bergman, Sweden. Possible a design by Nils Fougstedt who was a prolific Swedish designer during the Swedish Grace period and well known for his wor...
Pewter
Bronze Case from Oscar Antonsson, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Elegant bronze case from Oscar Antonsson, in heavy quality. Beautiful decor of a reclining woman, lovely attention to detail. Wood dressed inside.
Bronze
Rare Swedish Baroque-style limestone tobacco box from ca 1780-1810
Located in Farsta, SE
Rare Swedish Baroque-style limestone tobacco box from ca 1780-1810 Its sculptural presence and
Limestone
Sold|$1,677
Swedish Lime Stone Butterbox circa 1830
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Butterbox made of Öland Limestone circa 1830 The carvings on this butter box are
Limestone
1864 Needle Pad made of Öland Limestone, Sweden
Located in Farsta, SE
Needle pads were part of the interior design style that was popular in the 1800s and reflected the taste and style of that era. The design of these needle pads was often handmade and...
Limestone
1871 Needle Pad Made of Öland Limestone in Sweden
Located in Farsta, SE
Needle pads were part of the interior design style that was popular in the 1800s and reflected the taste and style of that era. The design of these needle pads was often handmade and...
Limestone
Sold|$1,198
Large Swedish Book-Hide late 18th century
Located in Farsta, SE
Large Swedish Book-Hide late 18th century The craftsmanship is truly amazing, made by a master carver in pine wood. Was originally painted in black color but with time and use the ...
Pine
Sold|$1,018
19th-century Small Book-Hide
Located in Farsta, SE
19th-century Small Book-hide With beautiful intricate carvings. Was originally painted in black color but with time and use the color is dark brown today. Made out pine wood. Hei...
Pine
Scandinavian Silver 830 Jewellery Box, Early 20th Century
Located in Chorzów, PL
Silver jewelery box. It comes from Scandinavia in the early 20th century. Silver fineness 830
Silver
Scandinavian Silver 830 Putti Box, Early 20th Century
Located in Chorzów, PL
Silver box casket embossed ornament in putti Origin : Scandinavia Year: early 20th century
Silver
Rustic 1840s Scandinavian Fir Bed with Custom Mattress and Box Spring
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rustic Scandinavian fir bed from the mid-19th century, with tall scrolling headboard, custom
Fir
1878 Antique Scandinavian Folk Art Painted Letter Box Mail Polychrome Primitive
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique pine box with clasp for a padlock, painted in green and black with folk art style fruit
Pine, Paint
Sold
Box on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An 18th Century Scandinavian pine box on stand.
Pewter Box by Nils Fougstedt for Svenskt Tenn
By Nils Fougstedt, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Lovely pewter box by Nils Fougstedt, with velvet dressed inside. Lid decorated with an imaginative
Pewter
Mid 18th Century Hand Painted Scandinavian Box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 18th century hand painted Scandinavian box circa 1760. Traditional Swedish hand painted
Pine, Paint
Finely Decorated Scandinavian Oval Pantry Box
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine early 19th century Scandinavian pantry box, the oval body elaborately decorated with
19th century painted pine scandinavian bread box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century painted pine scandinavian bread box circa 1870. Practical piece of rustic swedish
Pine, Paint
Antique Scandinavian Bentwood "Tine" Box, Late 19th Century
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Antique Scandinavian bentwood "Tine" box, late 19th century. "Tine" boxes were used for storage
Wood
Three Scandinavian Birch and Birchroot Boxes, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Three Scandinavian birch and birchroot boxes, 19th century.
Scandinavian 18th Century Folk Art Hat Or Wick Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large Danish wooden hat or wig box of wood with original painting.
Wood
19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Hand-Painted Chest Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Impressive hand-painted Folk Art box from the Late 19th Century. The box has been hand-painted in
Metal
Sold|$1,797
Swedish Empire style Butter Box ca 1815
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Empire style Butter Box ca 1815 Beautiful patina with its old repairs and nicks. Made out
Marble
Sold|$1,797
Swedish Empire style Butter Box ca 1815
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Empire style Butter Box ca 1815 Beautiful patina with its old repairs and nicks. Made out
Marble
Swedish Butter Box Octagonal Empire Style, ca 1830
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Butter Box Octagonal Empire Style, ca 1830 Beautiful green-toned Kolmården Marble. In
Limestone
19th century painted oval shaped Swedish box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century painted oval shaped Swedish box circa 1850. Good quality Scandinavian small strong
Iron
19th Century Swedish Painted Box With Flower Decoration
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A Swedish original painted and carved bentwood box from the 19th Century Folk Art period. These
Wood
Early 20th century Norwegian pokerwork tine box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th century Scandinavian pokerwork tine box circa 1904. Beautiful quality small Norwegian
Pine
19th Century Collection of 9 Swedish Boxes in Birch Bark
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A collection of 9 Swedish carved small Folk Art boxes made in birch bark and pine wood from the
Wood, Paint, Birch
Collection of 6 Swedish 19th Century Painted Boxes
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A collection of 6 Swedish original painted and carved small boxes from the Gustavian Folk Art
Wood, Paint
18th Century Original Green Painted Wood Box with Handle
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
period. This Scandinavian folk art box retains its original paint and has amazing patina. We have
Iron
Original Blue Painted Swedish Bridal Folk Art Box Dated, 1850
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An original blue painted Swedish Folk Art wooden box dated 1852. Signed PNS where the S stands for
Pine
Antique Swedish Large Wooden 'svepask' storage box, 1851, Handmade Folk Craft
Located in Balen, BE
bindings, it embodies the timeless beauty of Scandinavian rural craftsmanship. The box features a hand
Bentwood
Sold|$3,475
Exceptional Swedish Stone Box, ca 1790-1830
Located in Farsta, SE
Rare Large Swedish Stone Box, ca 1790-1830 The patina is remarkable, and you can see fossils in
Limestone
Vintage Mid-Century Pewter Vase, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1928
By Svenskt Tenn, Estrid Ericson
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Lovely small pewter vase from Svenskt Tenn, in a clean form. Dramatic decor of a snake reaching up to catch a fleeing bird in its mouth.
Pewter
Sold|$1,673
Swedish Lime Stone Butterbox circa 1830
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Butterbox made of Öland Limestone circa 1830 The carvings on this butter box are
Limestone
19th century rustic Scandinavian hand woven storage box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century rustic Scandinavian hand woven storage box circa 1890. Good quality rustic piece of
Pine
Kaare Klint Model 4118 Two-Seat Box Sofa by Rud Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in London, GB
A two-seat 4118 settee designed by Kaare Klint and made by a master cabinetmakers Rud Rasmussen in Denmark, circa 1940. The exquisitely sharp yet flowing lines of the sofa make the h...
Leather, Linen, Mahogany
Georg Jensen Norwegian Pewter Salt and Pepper Shakers, a Boxed Set of Four
By Georg Jensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In the original presentation box, two pairs of pewter salt and pepper shakers marked Georg Jensen
Pewter
Sold|$550
Just Andersen Footed Pewter Box
By Just Andersen
Located in New York, NY
Hand-forged, footed box of hammered pewter with hinged lid and birchwood lining. A sleek casket
Pewter
Sold|$1,250
Scandanavian Folk Art Box
Located in Culver City, CA
This beautiful Folk Art carved wooden box has intricate Swedish patterns highlighted with a
Metal
Sold|$1,450
Two Scandinavian Painted Boxes, circa 1820
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Two Scandinavian painted boxes with interesting original iron hardware and original paint, circa
Wood
Scandinavian Birchwood Box with Hunt Scene, 19th Century
Located in Geelong, Victoria
Scandinavian birchwood box, with carved and compressed sides and top, the sides with a strip of
Antique Blanket Box Chest Trunk Coffer Scandinavian, 19th Century, 1835
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A beautiful and original antique early 19th century (George III era) Scandinavian green painted
Sold|$450
Late 19th c Twigwork Tea Caddy
Located in Fitzroy, Victoria
Likely to be Scandinavian, this box is decorated in a chequered pattern of cut and lacquered twigs
Sold|$850
Painted Scandinavian Bride's Box
Located in Wilson, NC
Painted Scandinavian bride's box is painted with floral and draped linen designs.
Tin
Scandinavian Modern, Art Nouveau, Jugend polished Brass Box with face
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century brass box with hinged lid from Sweden the box is decorated with stylized natural
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.