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Louis XV Style Side / Dressing Table, 19th Century
Louis XV Style Side / Dressing Table, 19th Century

Louis XV Style Side / Dressing Table, 19th Century

Located in Brighton, Sussex

Having wonderful flower and leaf decoration to the top and sides, ormolu mounts, a hinged mirror top, a large single drawer and a work box beneath. Raised on four delicate cabriole l...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Kingwood

Antique English Victorian Bamboo Rattan Sewing Box Work Stand Side Table
Antique English Victorian Bamboo Rattan Sewing Box Work Stand Side Table

Antique English Victorian Bamboo Rattan Sewing Box Work Stand Side Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique English Victorian Bamboo Rattan Sewing Box Work Stand Side Table with Drawer. Item features a single drawer, lower shelf, flip top with interior storage and lift out tray (mo...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Antique Victorian circa 1860 Burr Walnut Work Side Sewing Table Box
Antique Victorian circa 1860 Burr Walnut Work Side Sewing Table Box

Antique Victorian circa 1860 Burr Walnut Work Side Sewing Table Box

Located in Wisbech, England

Antique Victorian circa 1860 burr walnut work side sewing table box This is a lovely item, that is full of age, charm and character.

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1860s Victorian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Outstanding quality antique Victorian burr walnut marquetry games table
Outstanding quality antique Victorian burr walnut marquetry games table

Outstanding quality antique Victorian burr walnut marquetry games table

Located in Ipswich, GB

Outstanding quality antique Victorian burr walnut inlaid floral marquetry games table, having a outstanding quality burr walnut inlaid floral marquetry swizzle top opening to reveal ...

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Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Japanese Miniature Tansu Work or Sewing Chest (Haribako) Taisho Era Circa 1920
Japanese Miniature Tansu Work or Sewing Chest (Haribako) Taisho Era Circa 1920

Japanese Miniature Tansu Work or Sewing Chest (Haribako) Taisho Era Circa 1920

Located in Incline Village, NV

Circa 1920 (Taisho period) this Japanese sewing work box is made of highly figured mulberry wood and of the most beautiful grain and fine quality workmanship; in un-restored and exce...

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1920s Japanese Taisho Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Elm

Antique Victorian 1880 Inlaid Burl Walnut Amboyna Work Side Sewing Table Box
Antique Victorian 1880 Inlaid Burl Walnut Amboyna Work Side Sewing Table Box

Antique Victorian 1880 Inlaid Burl Walnut Amboyna Work Side Sewing Table Box

Located in Miami, FL

Antique fine quality Victorian C1880 inlaid burl walnut and amboyna work side sewing table box. 19th Century Aesthetic period styling.

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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Dr C Dresser, Benham & Froud. Aesthetic Movement Coal Box with Floral Metal Work
Dr C Dresser, Benham & Froud. Aesthetic Movement Coal Box with Floral Metal Work

Dr C Dresser, Benham & Froud. Aesthetic Movement Coal Box with Floral Metal Work

By Christopher Dresser, Benham & Froud

Located in London, GB

Dr C Dresser made by Benham and Froud. An Aesthetic Movement walnut coal box with stylized floral brass metalwork, retaining its original shovel.  

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1870s English Gothic Revival Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Brass

Fine Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Games/Console Table
Fine Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Games/Console Table

Fine Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Inlaid Games/Console Table

Located in Suffolk, GB

Fine quality antique Victorian burr walnut inlaid games table having a quality burr walnut inlaid chess board, fold over top opening to reveal a green baize interior above three frie...

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1850s English Victorian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Adirondack Twig Work Chest
Adirondack Twig Work Chest

Adirondack Twig Work Chest

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Adirondack twig-work lidded and handled box with original fabric inside.

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Late 19th Century American Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Wood

Suitcase Steamer Leather Original Interior Blue & White Ticking Leather 22" long
Suitcase Steamer Leather Original Interior Blue & White Ticking Leather 22" long

Suitcase Steamer Leather Original Interior Blue & White Ticking Leather 22" long

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

India Overlands, Dressing Bags, Desks, Morocco and Hide Leather Bags, Hat Boxes, Sample Cases, Jewel Cases, Work Boxes, School Boxes and Satchels, Brief Bags, Cash and Post Bags, Com...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Leather

Very Fine Antique circa 1810-1820 Regency Coromandel Workbox / Sewing Table
Very Fine Antique circa 1810-1820 Regency Coromandel Workbox / Sewing Table

Very Fine Antique circa 1810-1820 Regency Coromandel Workbox / Sewing Table

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine, Regency circa 1810-1820 Coromandel work box / sewing table This is pretty much the finest work table I have ever seen, it has be...

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1810s English Regency Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Export Lacquer Box Qing Period Circa 1850
Antique Chinese Export Lacquer Box Qing Period Circa 1850

Antique Chinese Export Lacquer Box Qing Period Circa 1850

Located in Northampton, GB

The raised pagoda style lid continues the decoration across the top panel with matching gilt work throughout. The lacquer box is raised upon four lion paw feet and fitted with a dia...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique Kashmiri Indian Asian Silver Meenakari Enamel Hexagonal Box c1900
Antique Kashmiri Indian Asian Silver Meenakari Enamel Hexagonal Box c1900

Antique Kashmiri Indian Asian Silver Meenakari Enamel Hexagonal Box c1900

Located in London, GB

Antique Kashmiri Indian Silver Meenakari Enamel Hexagonal Box c1900 A finely worked antique silver hexagonal box from Kashmir, dating to the late 19th / early 20th century.

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Mid-19th Century Indian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Silver

Eastern Khatam Box, Hand-Crafted Inlaid Wood, Geometric Design, 1800s
Eastern Khatam Box, Hand-Crafted Inlaid Wood, Geometric Design, 1800s

Eastern Khatam Box, Hand-Crafted Inlaid Wood, Geometric Design, 1800s

Located in Reading, Berkshire

An exceptionally decorative 19th-century Eastern Khatam work table and compartmented box, finely hand-crafted with elaborate geometric inlay throughout.

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19th Century Moorish Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Brass

Massive Japanese Embroidery Tapestry Display Box Meiji Period
Massive Japanese Embroidery Tapestry Display Box Meiji Period

Massive Japanese Embroidery Tapestry Display Box Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A massive Japanese embordered tapestry professionally displayed in a custom acrylic shadow box. The fine work of textile art is dated to 1890-1920s, late Meiji (1868-1912) or possibl...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Brocade, Silk, Acrylic

Fine Thai Silver Repoussé Box with Nāga Decoration Asian Antiques
Fine Thai Silver Repoussé Box with Nāga Decoration Asian Antiques

Fine Thai Silver Repoussé Box with Nāga Decoration Asian Antiques

Located in London, GB

Fine Thai Silver Repoussé Box with Nāga Decoration Exceptional Thai silver lidded box, richly worked in deep repoussé and fine chasing with powerful nāga (mythical serpent) motifs.

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Early 20th Century Thai Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Silver

Vintage Tibetan Gau Box Necklace in Silver with 18K Gold Detail
Vintage Tibetan Gau Box Necklace in Silver with 18K Gold Detail

Vintage Tibetan Gau Box Necklace in Silver with 18K Gold Detail

Located in London, GB

At its center sits an ornate gau (prayer) box, meticulously worked in silver and accented with a layer of 18-carat gold ( around 3 to 4 grams of gold), showcasing intricate hand-engr...

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Mid-19th Century Tibetan Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Brass

Shoji Hamada Japanese Earth-Toned Pottery Vase with Original Signed Sealed Box
Shoji Hamada Japanese Earth-Toned Pottery Vase with Original Signed Sealed Box

Shoji Hamada Japanese Earth-Toned Pottery Vase with Original Signed Sealed Box

By Shoji Hamada

Located in Studio City, CA

The original Hamada stamped/sealed and signed box is included. Rare to find such a beautiful piece in such impeccable condition with its original signed box.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Stoneware

Edo Gold-Lacquer Writing Box with Samurai Warrior, Makie Suzuribako
Edo Gold-Lacquer Writing Box with Samurai Warrior, Makie Suzuribako

Edo Gold-Lacquer Writing Box with Samurai Warrior, Makie Suzuribako

Located in Taichung, TW

The details of the helmet, lamellar armor, and reins are rendered with exceptional precision characteristic of high-quality Edo lacquer work. Inside, the box is finished in glowing ...

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Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Arts and Craft Mid-18th Century Engraved Sterling Silver Box
Arts and Craft Mid-18th Century Engraved Sterling Silver Box

Arts and Craft Mid-18th Century Engraved Sterling Silver Box

Located in Brescia, IT

It is a little jewel of handmade work. It was a jewel box with its key. The key was lost but it is a piece of a great charme, a piece of a timeless beauty and it can be useful also ...

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Mid-18th Century German Baroque Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Dutch Repousse Sterling Silver Heart Shaped Trinket Box Tea Caddy 1890
Antique Dutch Repousse Sterling Silver Heart Shaped Trinket Box Tea Caddy 1890

Antique Dutch Repousse Sterling Silver Heart Shaped Trinket Box Tea Caddy 1890

Located in Portland, OR

A fine quality antique Dutch silver heart shaped repousse work trinket box or tea caddy, by Rinze Jans Spaanstra, 1843-1896.

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1890s Dutch Rococo Revival Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Silver

Tiffany & Co. 19th Century Carved Coral Warrior Stickpin, Original Box
Tiffany & Co. 19th Century Carved Coral Warrior Stickpin, Original Box

Tiffany & Co. 19th Century Carved Coral Warrior Stickpin, Original Box

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Riverdale, NY

Exquisite carving and gold work. Original Leather Box with velvet interior from 550 Broadway , NY. 1860's USA. 4" long.

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1860s American Victorian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Coral, 14k Gold

Fairy Cherub Angel Butterfly Wings Sunburst Enamel Patch Jewelry Box Blue Moser
Fairy Cherub Angel Butterfly Wings Sunburst Enamel Patch Jewelry Box Blue Moser

Fairy Cherub Angel Butterfly Wings Sunburst Enamel Patch Jewelry Box Blue Moser

Located in New York, NY

The golden sunburst contrasting with the royal blue of the glass is fabulous! The box is the work of a master enamel artisan of the highest quality.

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19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Raspberries, Peonies with a Basket
Raspberries, Peonies with a Basket

Raspberries, Peonies with a Basket

By George Henry Hall

Located in Saratoga Springs, NY

The period fluted cove frame enhances the work’s jewel‑box quality, underscoring the intimacy of the composition.

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1860s Hudson River School Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Oil, Board

18th century Danish oak dome top coffer
18th century Danish oak dome top coffer

18th century Danish oak dome top coffer

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Beautiful dome top coffer made from solid oak, and decorated with ornate strap work.  Lid opens to reveal a partially fitted interior consisting on a candle box.

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Late 18th Century Danish Baroque Revival Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Metal

Iridescent Art Nouveau Foliage Vase w/Silver Mount by Clement Massier
Iridescent Art Nouveau Foliage Vase w/Silver Mount by Clement Massier

Iridescent Art Nouveau Foliage Vase w/Silver Mount by Clement Massier

By Clement Massier

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This vase come with its original box. Silver work by Alphonse Dabain. An encounter with Massier’s luster-glazed ceramics is an embarkation on an acid-colored trip, the sort of explo...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Silver

Onyx Marble Gold Gilt Bronze Inkwell
Onyx Marble Gold Gilt Bronze Inkwell

Onyx Marble Gold Gilt Bronze Inkwell

Located in New York, NY

In addition to its intended use, piece makes a gorgeous standalone decorative object or box; and could work in this manner for jewelry or other small items utilizing the internal ink...

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Late 19th Century European Empire Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Antique Napoleon III 18K Gold Cameo Brooch with Rubies & Pearls, 1870s
Antique Napoleon III 18K Gold Cameo Brooch with Rubies & Pearls, 1870s

Antique Napoleon III 18K Gold Cameo Brooch with Rubies & Pearls, 1870s

Located in Firenze, IT

Brooch with a cameo on agate in an oval decoration punctuated with rubies, white pearls and black enamel. 18K yellow gold frame. French work. Original box. Dimensions: 4.5 x 3.80 cm....

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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

1906-1910 Roycroft Copper Matchbox Holder
1906-1910 Roycroft Copper Matchbox Holder

1906-1910 Roycroft Copper Matchbox Holder

By Roycroft

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

1906-1910 Roycroft marked copper match box holder. Hand worked. Good condition with light signs of use.

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Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Copper

Louis XVI Chest of drawers from early 19th century , Cherry wood
Louis XVI Chest of drawers from early 19th century , Cherry wood

Louis XVI Chest of drawers from early 19th century , Cherry wood

Located in Stahnsdorf, DE

The cover plate is inlaid in 2 large fields, framed with maple and cherry, the drawers are fielded in 3 compartments, framed with band work, original fittings, box locks, 3 keys, ver...

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Early 19th Century German Louis XVI Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Cherry

Italian Designer, Renaissance, Large Wall Mirror, Oil Gilded, Carved Wood, 1890s
Italian Designer, Renaissance, Large Wall Mirror, Oil Gilded, Carved Wood, 1890s

Italian Designer, Renaissance, Large Wall Mirror, Oil Gilded, Carved Wood, 1890s

Located in Stamford, CT

The finely gilt frame depicting large floral design with shield, shell, box, scroll work throughout. The base having a central female bust flanked by rose and vine design leading to ...

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Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Vintage Gujarat Saurashta Ethnic Beaded Textile India Framed
Vintage Gujarat Saurashta Ethnic Beaded Textile India Framed

Vintage Gujarat Saurashta Ethnic Beaded Textile India Framed

By Rajhastani

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Hand Beaded Guarat Indian panel textile framed in a lucite box. Amazing work of hand beading by Chakla Indian, Gujarat state, Saurashtra or Kutch region.

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Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Fabric

Superb Antique East Anatolian Kilim Rug
Superb Antique East Anatolian Kilim Rug

Superb Antique East Anatolian Kilim Rug

Located in New York, NY

Such large kilims were ordered for wealthy local patrons from villages where skilled tribal weavers could be contracted for such work. The box design allowed the weavers, who wove mu...

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19th Century Turkish Kilim Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Wool

Small Chinese Black Lacquered Wood Cabinet with Raised Traditional Scenery
Small Chinese Black Lacquered Wood Cabinet with Raised Traditional Scenery

Small Chinese Black Lacquered Wood Cabinet with Raised Traditional Scenery

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This small Chinese black lacquered wood cabinet circa 1790 could work as a beautiful jewelry box to proudly store all of your treasures while adding a sense of history and travel to ...

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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Anglo-Indian Sadeli Inlaid Work Box Traveling Writing Desk
19th Century Anglo-Indian Sadeli Inlaid Work Box Traveling Writing Desk

19th Century Anglo-Indian Sadeli Inlaid Work Box Traveling Writing Desk

Located in Stamford, CT

An Anglo Indian bone, ebony and metal inlaid sadeli work box with portable writing desk, Bombay, circa 1850.

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Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Work Boxes

Materials

Metal

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Antique Work Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique work boxes available for sale. The range of distinct antique work boxes — often made from wood, metal and walnut — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of antique work boxes available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Regency and Folk Art antique work boxes are consistently popular styles. Many antique work boxes are appealing in their simplicity, but Benham & Froud, Christopher Dresser and Paul Evans produced popular antique work boxes that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Work Boxes?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,750, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $38,000 highest priced.