Antique French Kingwood Bird's-Eye Maple Jewelry Casket Box Tahan Paris
By Alphonse Tahan 1
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A very elegant large French Kingwood Ormolu mounted casket of very generous proportions and of outstanding Museum quality, firmly attributed to Alphonse Tahan Paris (1830-1880), offi...
Ormolu
TAHAN Antique French Kiln-Fired Enamel Blue Jeweled Jewelry Box
Located in San Marcos, CA
Pristine little antique French kiln-fired enamel jewelry casket, mid-1800s, Likely made for TAHAN, which is a name synonymous with luxury goods in Paris, 19th century, though this on...
Antique French Kiln-fired Enamel Jewelry Casket, Box, Etui Tahan
Located in San Marcos, CA
Oh how I love it when I get the blues! Celeste or 'Sevres' blue, I mean. And you can easily see the reason - here is one more of those fabulous old mid-1800s French kiln-fired enamel...
Napoléon III Period, Rose Enamel, Boulle Style, Jewelry Box
By Jean-Pierre Tahan
Located in Charleston, SC
A fine and rare French Napoléon III period, rose enamel, Boulle style, jewelry box that is signed, “Tahan rue de la Paix”, by its maker, Jean-Pierre-Alexandre Tahan.
Antique French Mahogany Mother Pearl Jewelry Casket Box Tahan Paris
By Alphonse Tahan 1
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A very elegant large French dark mahogany inlaid with ebony, mother of pearl, Abalone and brass stringing casket of very generous proportions and of outstanding Museum quality, firml...
Ormolu
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H 8.5 in W 21 in D 15 in
Antique French Mahogany Brass Inlaid Jewelry Casket Box Tahan Paris 19th Century
By Alphonse Tahan 1
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A very elegant large French well figured mahogany inlaid with Brass stringing Casket of very generous proportions and of outstanding Museum quality, firmly attributed to Alphonse Tah...
Ormolu
19th Century Gilt Bronze Jewel Casket Box by Tahan
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique French ormolu and carved cameo shell mounted jewelry casket, retailed by the renowned master cabinet maker, Tahan of Paris, and circa 1870 in date.
Ormolu
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H 5.5 in W 10 in D 6.25 in
Antique French Gold Bronze & Mosaic with Malachite Jewel Box Signed "Tahan."
Located in New Orleans, LA
Important antique French gold bronze and mosaic with malachite jewel box, signed "Tahan," Circa 1880's.
Malachite, Bronze
C. 1830 Amboyna & Brass Bound Jewlery Box
By Tahan Paris
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1830 amboyna & brass bound jewelry box attributed to Tahan of Paris. Elegant lining.
Brass
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H 7.29 in W 11.82 in D 8.27 in
Antique French Parquet Worked Cigars Box, Napoleon III Era, circa 1850s-1870s
By Tahan Paris
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Antique French parquet worked cigars box, Napoleon III era, circa 1850s-1870s. The parquet work, done with fine exotic kingwood veneers, is referred to as 'tumbling blocks' pattern,...
Antique Jewellery Box
By Tahan Paris
Located in London, by appointment only
Superb rare 19th century French kingwood, rosewood and mother-of-pearl Parquetry ormolu-mounted Boîte à Nécessaire. This truly beautiful piece, veneered throughout with matched chevr...
Ormolu
19th Century Porcelain and Ormolu Jewel Casket Box by Tahan
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique porcelain and ormolu-mounted rectangular shaped jewel casket, by Tahan a Paris, circa 1870 in date.
Ormolu
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H 0.99 in W 4.34 in D 2.56 in
Tahan Antique French Jewelry Box Napoleon III 3 xix Century Boulle Marquetery
By Tahan Paris
Located in VENDAYS-MONTALIVET, FR
Box Marquetry Boulle Signed TAHAN th. Napoleon 3 Napoleon III" Description: Pretty and elegant writing in Boulle brass marquetry, with nets and a cartridge on the lid where it is in...
Wood
Antique French Jewelry Box by Alphonse Tahan, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Antique French jewelry box by Tahan, its veneered in walnut with beautiful bronze mounts with ornate feet and escutcheon.
Brass
Antique French TAHAN Boulle Serpentine Jewelry Chest, 12" Box
Located in South Coast, CA
The signature excites anyone who knows their French - their French maker marks, that is. TAHAN is perhaps the cabinetry and luxury box maker equivalent to HERMES, or Cartier, or Tiff...
TAHAN Antique French Kiln-Fired Enamel Large Oval Jewelry Box
Located in San Marcos, CA
Superb and large antique French kiln-fired enamel jewelry casket, mid-1800s, signature TAHAN, which is a name synonymous with luxury goods in Paris, 19th century.
English Regency Period Amboyna Wood Tea Caddy
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An English Regency Inlaid Amboyna Tea Caddy with brass mounts. The sarcophagus form with lion handles and scrolled feet. The interior with two compartments for tea with a replaced ...
Brass
19th Century Rosewood Dressing/Jewellery Box
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Victorian Rosewood Dressing table box with Mother of pearl car-touché to the centre of the lid, the lid does have age related shrinkage. To the inside of the lid it has a blue velvet...
Rosewood
Antique Early Victorian Jewellery Box with Tray, England, 1840
Located in High Peak, GB
P080 An elegant antique early Victorian rosewood sewing box or jewellery box with beautifully scroll inlaid front and hinged top which open to reveal newly relined interior with lift...
Wood
19th Century Brass Bound and Inlaid Rosewood Jewelry Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid 19th century English rosewood box with rounded brass edges, the top and front inlaid with brass lines and decorative devices in the corners. The interior with a lift out fitted t...
Brass
Antique Victorian quality rosewood jewellery box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian quality rosewood jewellery box having a quality antique Victorian rosewood jewellery box with a lift up lid opening to reveal a fitted interior lift out tray above ...
Rosewood
Regency Brass Inlaid and Bound Thuya Wood Jewlery or Dresser Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late Georgian / Early Victorian dresser box in thuya wood burl with quarter round brass edges, the top and front inlaid with brass lines connecting decorative corner devices centerin...
Brass
$390
H 7.1 in W 12.4 in D 6.3 in
Antique Flame Mahogany Empire Tea Caddy Wooden Casket Box 19th century
Located in Sweden, SE
Rectangular shape mahogany veneered casket made in first half of 19th century presumably in Europe. High quality work of applied arts in Neoclassical (Biedermeier) style. The fork of...
Wood, Mahogany
19th Century American Victorian Carved Wooden Box with Brass Corners
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian Country style wooden box with four brass corners and a carved floral front
Brass
$1,191
H 3.04 in W 6.11 in D 6.11 in
Antique Victorian Tunbridge Ware Satinwood Jewellery Box, circa 1850–1860
Located in Nottingham, GB
A fine mid-19th-century English Tunbridge Ware jewellery box, dating to circa 1850–1860 during the Victorian period. Of elegant square form and constructed principally from satinwood...
Satinwood
Antique Victorian Quality Figured Walnut Sewing Box
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality figured walnut sewing box having a brass handle to the lift up top opening to reveal a fitted interior, drop down front opening to reveal a storage drawer ...
Walnut
Italian Grand Tour Renaissance Style Jewelry Box Signed 19th Century
Located in Rochester, NY
Italian. Renaissance style jewelry box with secret compartment. Carved walnut with satinwood panels. Velvet interior. Mid 19th century. Made by Raffaello Bianchini.
Satinwood, Walnut
$822Sale Price|30% Off
H 8.75 in W 23 in D 22 in
Antique French Victorian Burled Marquetry Inlay Trinket Vanity Case Cigar Box
Located in Dayton, OH
An exceptional large wooden case from the Victorian era, circa 1880s. Made from pine with raised and burled panels. Features a marquetry inlay top showcasing a bird within a flowerin...
Pine, Burl
French 19th Century 'Sevres' Porcelain Mounted Casket
By Tahan Paris
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality late 19th century gilded ormolu and Sevres style porcelain mounted casket, the hinged lid opening to a silk lined interior (needing repair) and raised on ormolu melon ...
Porcelain, Walnut
19th Century Italian Marquetry Box in Walnut & Bird's-Eye Maple
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 19th century miniature Italian coffer, or hinged box with curved, or domed lid and short tapered feet. Crafted from solid walnut with fine marquetry inlay using various cont...
Birdseye Maple, Walnut
19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Box with Original Key
Located in Tampa, FL
A refined Napoleon III period jewelry box from 19th century France, beautifully crafted in burl wood, rosewood, ebony and ivory with intricate inlaid detailing throughout. The rectan...
Ivory, Ebony, Rosewood
$1,191
H 1.97 in W 6.58 in D 4.06 in
Antique Victorian Tunbridge Ware Satinwood Jewellery Box, circa 1850–1860
Located in Nottingham, GB
A fine mid-19th-century English Tunbridge Ware jewellery box, dating to circa 1850–1860 during the Victorian period. Of elegant rectangular form and constructed principally in satinw...
Satinwood
$1,055
H 4.34 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in
Antique French Silvered & Gilt Jewellery Casket Box AB Paris 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Antique silvered and gilt on copper French jewellery casket, signed AB Paris and Circa 1880 in date. Of rectangular form this wonderful casket is of very high...
Copper
French 19th Century Silver Plated Casket
Located in London, GB
The whole casket is richly decorated. Standing on lions paw feet adorned with baroque motifs the scene on top depicts cupid stood beside two lovers (possibly) Daphne and Apollo. The ...
Silver Plate
French Marquetry Jewelry Box by Maison Vervelle, Circa 1870
Located in Toronto, CA
A beautifully detailed French, brass mounted, marquetry and inlaid burl, fruitwood, and kingwood dresser box. The top is domed and the interior lined with original velvet. Bass bandi...
Fruitwood, Kingwood, Burl
$939
H 6.5 in W 12 in D 6.5 in
Antique Bronze Burl Walnut French Jewelry Sewing Casket Silk Lined Interior 19C
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality example of a Lady’s or Gentleman’s early Victorian Period Gilt Bronze mounted well figured Burr Walnut Jewlery Casket or Table Box made during the third...
Brass
$1,594
H 5.2 in W 8.8 in D 4.8 in
Stunning Late 1800s Gothic Revival Walnut & Brass Tea Caddy Box W. Great Patina
Located in Lisse, NL
A very pleasing, late 19th century, double compartment tea caddy. This marvellous and rare tea caddy is in very good condition and the burl walnut has a truly warm, deep and rich pa...
Bronze, Brass
19th Century French Marquetry Inlaid and Ebonized Wood Box
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Napoleon III precious wood and marquetry Inlaid and ebonized box. Hinged box top features a central motif of fauna and flowers. Inner box is lined with blue satin padded...
Wood
Circa 1765 George III Period Tea Caddy Box, English
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1765 George III period tea caddy box, English. Small & complete example raised on original bracket feet. Mahogany. Original hardware & lock with key. Contains 2 origina...
Tin
Antique French Shaped Kingwood Jewel Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
A beautiful turned out box, with a splendid interior. Kingwood is always so warm and pleasing. The brass fittings are nice as well.
Kingwood
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.