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Antique sterling silver makeup box
Antique sterling silver makeup box

Antique sterling silver makeup box

$1,500

H 0.4 in W 2.96 in D 2.76 in

Antique sterling silver makeup box

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Antique Sterling Silver Makeup Box This is an antique silver makeup box, with a compact

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20th Century English Post-Modern Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Victorian Burl Wood Makeup Box
English Victorian Burl Wood Makeup Box

English Victorian Burl Wood Makeup Box

$3,750

H 7 in W 11 in D 8.25 in

English Victorian Burl Wood Makeup Box

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian burl wood traveling vanity / make up box with ebonized trim edge and a small

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

An Art Deco Enamel Vanity case Coral & Diamond Makeup Box c.1920
An Art Deco Enamel Vanity case Coral & Diamond Makeup Box c.1920

An Art Deco Enamel Vanity case Coral & Diamond Makeup Box c.1920

By Corona

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

The rectangular-shaped blue enamel vanity case with silver-coloured enamel borders and carved Coral and rose-cut diamond clasp opening to reveal a mirror, two powder compartments and...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Coral, Gold, Enamel

Elmwood Early 20th Century Makeup Chest with Doors and Drawers
Elmwood Early 20th Century Makeup Chest with Doors and Drawers

Elmwood Early 20th Century Makeup Chest with Doors and Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese elmwood makeup or jewelry chest from the early 20th century with five drawers and brass

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Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Beautiful Art Deco Green Black Elgin American EAM Ladies Makeup & Mirror Compact
Beautiful Art Deco Green Black Elgin American EAM Ladies Makeup & Mirror Compact

Beautiful Art Deco Green Black Elgin American EAM Ladies Makeup & Mirror Compact

By Elgin American Mfg Co.

Located in Red Lion, PA

Beautiful Art Deco Circular Elgin American EAM Ladies Makeup & Mirror Compact, Emerald Green and

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Valentino Enameled Powder & Rouge Makeup Cases w/ Gems
Valentino Enameled Powder & Rouge Makeup Cases w/ Gems

Valentino Enameled Powder & Rouge Makeup Cases w/ Gems

Located in Van Nuys, CA

An olive green Valentino enameled powder and rouge case with gems and a trademark "V" design on the powder case. Each case opens to reveal compartments with geometric designs in the ...

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Vintage 1980s French Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal

1930's Art Deco Bonjour Navy Ladies Octogonal Makeup Compact w/ Mirror & Puff
1930's Art Deco Bonjour Navy Ladies Octogonal Makeup Compact w/ Mirror & Puff

1930's Art Deco Bonjour Navy Ladies Octogonal Makeup Compact w/ Mirror & Puff

Located in Red Lion, PA

1930s Bourjois Art Deco Navy Blue Enamel and Chrome Makeup Compact with Unused Powder and Puff

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Enamel

French Art Deco Cigarette Box or Makeup Pencil Holder by Marius Agogue Loiret
French Art Deco Cigarette Box or Makeup Pencil Holder by Marius Agogue Loiret

French Art Deco Cigarette Box or Makeup Pencil Holder by Marius Agogue Loiret

$760Sale Price|20% Off

H 3.38 in W 6.88 in D 4.785 in

French Art Deco Cigarette Box or Makeup Pencil Holder by Marius Agogue Loiret

Located in Miami, FL

French Art Deco cigarette box, France, late 1930s. Constructed with fine mahogany and birch woods

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Birch, Mahogany

1934 Female Portrait Pastel on Paper by Henry Clive
1934 Female Portrait Pastel on Paper by Henry Clive

1934 Female Portrait Pastel on Paper by Henry Clive

By Henry Clive

Located in Van Nuys, CA

. His pretty girl pastels also graced many a makeup tin and pencil box. He also did calendar girls. Ad

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Vintage 1930s American Paintings

Materials

Paper

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Victorian Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Makeup Box, Birmingham, 1893
Victorian Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Makeup Box, Birmingham, 1893

Victorian Silver and Mother-of-Pearl Makeup Box, Birmingham, 1893

By Levi & Salaman

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

A stunning English Victorian silver and mother-of-pearl makeup box with central hand-painted

Category

Antique 1890s European Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Concrete Glam Mirror
Concrete Glam Mirror

Concrete Glam Mirror

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H 6.7 in W 6.3 in D 1.19 in

Concrete Glam Mirror

Located in sfax, TN

, making it convenient for travel or storage. Presented in an exquisite gift box, this makeup mirror is

Category

2010s Tunisian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Concrete

Chinese Cosmetic Chest Makeup Box with Mirror
Chinese Cosmetic Chest Makeup Box with Mirror

Chinese Cosmetic Chest Makeup Box with Mirror

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H 7.5 in W 10 in D 14.5 in

Chinese Cosmetic Chest Makeup Box with Mirror

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Chinese black lacquer makeup box / cosmetic chest with mirror. A lovely addition to the dressing

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

English Clowns Shoes and Makeup Box
English Clowns Shoes and Makeup Box

English Clowns Shoes and Makeup Box

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H 3.5 in W 6.5 in L 3.5 in

English Clowns Shoes and Makeup Box

Located in London, GB

The English clowns shoes and makeup box We are proud to offer a rare set of handmade English

Category

Vintage 1930s British Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Leather

19th Century Mughal Painted Wooden Box
19th Century Mughal Painted Wooden Box

19th Century Mughal Painted Wooden Box

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H 5.5 in W 11 in D 7 in

19th Century Mughal Painted Wooden Box

Located in London, GB

lifting sections. It would have been used as a makeup box or to keep trinkets in at some point. Size in

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pine

Art Deco Flapper Pola Negri by Henry Clive Beauty Tin Box
Art Deco Flapper Pola Negri by Henry Clive Beauty Tin Box

Art Deco Flapper Pola Negri by Henry Clive Beauty Tin Box

By Henry Clive

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Metal makeup box featuring a portrait by Henry Clive of Paramount Pictures Flapper Pola Negri

Category

Vintage 1920s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Art Deco "Tattoo" Makeup Store Display in Catalin and Chrome
Art Deco "Tattoo" Makeup Store Display in Catalin and Chrome

Art Deco "Tattoo" Makeup Store Display in Catalin and Chrome

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This Art Deco makeup display was designed for the "Tattoo" company whose logo faintly appears along

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Art Deco "Tattoo" Makeup Store Display in Catalin and Chrome
Art Deco "Tattoo" Makeup Store Display in Catalin and Chrome

Art Deco "Tattoo" Makeup Store Display in Catalin and Chrome

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This Art Deco makeup display was designed for the "Tattoo" company whose logo faintly appears along

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vintage Gucci Makeup Box Lipstick Vault Beveled Mirror
Vintage Gucci Makeup Box Lipstick Vault Beveled Mirror

Vintage Gucci Makeup Box Lipstick Vault Beveled Mirror

By Gucci

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Gucci Lipstick Vault Box Beveled mirror 19.5 w x 9.5 d x 2.5 h Box only. Worn used preowned

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mirror, Paper

Antique Asian Jewelry Box, Makeup Box, Solid Elm Wood, Convertible
Antique Asian Jewelry Box, Makeup Box, Solid Elm Wood, Convertible

Antique Asian Jewelry Box, Makeup Box, Solid Elm Wood, Convertible

Located in Somis, CA

this special jewelry box. The swirling grains are elegant and beautiful. Box opens to reveal three full

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Make Up Music Box
19th Century French Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Make Up Music Box

19th Century French Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Make Up Music Box

Located in Dallas, TX

Top your vanity with this interesting makeup box; crafted in France, circa 1880, the black

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Asian Traveling Makeup/Jewelry Box Late 19th Century
Asian Traveling Makeup/Jewelry Box Late 19th Century

Asian Traveling Makeup/Jewelry Box Late 19th Century

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

Mirrored traveling makeup /jewelry case with silvered butterfly hinges.

Category

Antique 19th Century Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

Art Deco Mint Green Chrome Elgin American Ladies Compact Mirror Makeup on Chain
Art Deco Mint Green Chrome Elgin American Ladies Compact Mirror Makeup on Chain

Art Deco Mint Green Chrome Elgin American Ladies Compact Mirror Makeup on Chain

By Elgin American Mfg Co.

Located in Red Lion, PA

1930s Art Deco Mint Green and Chrome Elgin American Ladies Compact Mirror on Chain A stunning example of 1930s Art Deco glamour, this Elgin American ladies compact mirror embodies t...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Japanese Makeup Box
Japanese Makeup Box

Japanese Makeup Box

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H 12 in W 14.38 in D 11.63 in

Japanese Makeup Box

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage Japanese kiriwood makeup box with hand carved waves of water and birds flying in the

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Boxes

Materials

Copper

Chinese Jewelry Makeup Box
Chinese Jewelry Makeup Box

Chinese Jewelry Makeup Box

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H 7.75 in W 9.5 in D 12.5 in

Chinese Jewelry Makeup Box

Located in Sarasota, FL

, bell, picture of landscape, etc. with mirror (which stands and is connected) drawers inside for makeup

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Boxes

Materials

Wood, Bone, Ivory

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Cartier Art Deco Sterling Silver Compact Case by
Cartier Art Deco Sterling Silver Compact Case by

Cartier Art Deco Sterling Silver Compact Case by

$4,500

H 2.5 in W 2.5 in D 0.4 in

Cartier Art Deco Sterling Silver Compact Case by

By Cartier

Located in Atlanta, GA

A fine Cartier compact case in Art Deco style, circa 1930s. Sterling silver with gold gilt interior. The exterior features engraved line pattern that radiates out from a central jewe...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Box in Silver Plate 1950s
Art Deco Box in Silver Plate 1950s

Art Deco Box in Silver Plate 1950s

$463

H 1.58 in W 4.93 in D 3.75 in

Art Deco Box in Silver Plate 1950s

Located in Meer, VAN

Wonderful art deco box in silver plate, mid 20th century. This is a fine art deco style decorative silver plated box with a very distinct sunburst design. Great as a decorative box...

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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Tonnel Paris 1928 Art Deco Box In 14Kt Gold With Red & Black Lacquer And Diamond
Tonnel Paris 1928 Art Deco Box In 14Kt Gold With Red & Black Lacquer And Diamond

Tonnel Paris 1928 Art Deco Box In 14Kt Gold With Red & Black Lacquer And Diamond

By Tonnel Paris

Located in Miami, FL

An art deco enameled box designed by Tonnel Paris. Magnificent rectangular box, created in Paris France for Tonnel-Paris during the art deco period, back in the 1920's. This beautif...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Gold, Platinum, Enamel

'Daffodil' Table Lamp by Tiffany Studios
'Daffodil' Table Lamp by Tiffany Studios

'Daffodil' Table Lamp by Tiffany Studios

$128,899

H 22.05 in Dm 15.75 in

'Daffodil' Table Lamp by Tiffany Studios

By Tiffany Studios

Located in London, GB

‘Daffodil’ table lamp by Tiffany Studios American, c. 1910 Height 56cm, diameter 40cm Designed and hand-made by the artisans from the renowned Tiffany Studios (1902-1932), this ‘Daf...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Lead

LOUIS KUPPENHEIM 1925 Trompe L'œil Malachite Enameled Box In .935 Sterling
LOUIS KUPPENHEIM 1925 Trompe L'œil Malachite Enameled Box In .935 Sterling

LOUIS KUPPENHEIM 1925 Trompe L'œil Malachite Enameled Box In .935 Sterling

By Louis Kuppenheim

Located in Miami, FL

Art deco Trompe L'œil enameled box by Louis Kuppenheim. This is a beautiful decorative box, created in Germany during the art deco period, back in the 1925. This superb elegant box ...

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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Fabergé Silver Service
Fabergé Silver Service

Fabergé Silver Service

$248,500 / set

H 10.25 in W 20.75 in D 16.38 in

Fabergé Silver Service

By Fabergé

Located in New Orleans, LA

This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...

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Antique 19th Century Russian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

1920s Art Deco Gold & Enamel Vanity Case by Cartier
1920s Art Deco Gold & Enamel Vanity Case by Cartier

1920s Art Deco Gold & Enamel Vanity Case by Cartier

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

1920s Art Deco gold & enamel vanity case by Cartier 14k Gold. signed Cartier Weight: 112.7 grams Dimensions: Width 3 in, Height 0.44 in approximately.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Oversized Vintage French Silver Compact Case by Boucheron
Oversized Vintage French Silver Compact Case by Boucheron

Oversized Vintage French Silver Compact Case by Boucheron

By Boucheron

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large silver compact case with gilt surface and inset rubies by Boucheron Paris circa 1930s-1940s, of Art Deco period and style. The silver case is quote large compared to similar ...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Silver

Antique 20th Century Cartier Art Deco 9-Karat Gold, Sapphires, Diamonds, Compact
Antique 20th Century Cartier Art Deco 9-Karat Gold, Sapphires, Diamonds, Compact

Antique 20th Century Cartier Art Deco 9-Karat Gold, Sapphires, Diamonds, Compact

By Cartier

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 20th century Cartier Art Deco 9 carat gold extremely large compact, of rectangular form, inside bearing various open and closed compartments and a retracting lipstick, the to...

Category

20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

Nelialee Art Deco Red Traveling Cosmetic Toilet Vanity Case with Accessories
Nelialee Art Deco Red Traveling Cosmetic Toilet Vanity Case with Accessories

Nelialee Art Deco Red Traveling Cosmetic Toilet Vanity Case with Accessories

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Rare Gorgeous Art Deco 1930s red traveling cosmetic case with fitted top section and empty bottom section to store your overnight needs. In the top corner, there is a label from Neli...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

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Makeup Box For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic makeup box available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and silver, every makeup box was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the makeup box you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right makeup box, those designed in Art Deco, Victorian and Folk Art styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one makeup box that is appealing in its simplicity, but Levi & Salaman and (after) Salvador Dali produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Makeup Box?

The average selling price for a makeup box at 1stDibs is $1,032, while they’re typically $295 on the low end and $4,500 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Boxes for You

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.