Italian Neo-Classical Marble Box with Lapis and Malachite Inlay
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-classic-style (20th Century) black marble rectangular box with and inlaid circle of lapis, malachite, and pink marble
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Marble
Midcentury Formica and Ceramic Box by Einar Johansen & Søholm for Torben Ørskov
By Einar Johansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
High-quality desk cigarette or decorative box composed of a glazed ceramic lid with a globe in shallow relief, box-sides in solid rosewood upon af plate in black formica.
Ceramic, Formica
Carlsbad Bohemian Hardstone Inlaid Rosewood and White Metal Casket Box
Located in London, by appointment only
Bohemia, circa 1870. This exceptional 19th century antique casket originates from Carlsbad, a spa town in the west Bohemia region of the Czech Republic. The town is officially know...
Agate, Marble
Antique bronze gilded jewelry box with angels and Blood Jasper plaques .
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Just beautiful metal/brass jewelry box with bronze angels and Dragon's Blood Jasper mounted plaques .
Brass
Vintage Postmodern German Porcelain Box with Lid from KPM Royal Porzellan, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage Postmodern German Porcelain Box with Lid from KPM Royal Porzellan, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional infor...
Porcelain
Mid Century Falcon’s / Tiger's Eye Intarsia Hardstone Jewelry Box, Italy c. 1960
Located in London, GB
This decorative box has beautiful presence thanks to the deep rich blue-black colouring of the stone.
Stone, Quartz
Halcyon Days English Bilston Enamel Rabbit Trinket Box
By Halcyon Days
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Halcyon Days, a Bilston enamel trinket box shaped as a rabbit, Stoke-on-Trent, England, circa 1970-1980s. Established in the 1950s, Halcyon Days Ltd is a British business whic...
Copper
Continental Baroque Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Enamel Box Late 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Continental Baroque style gilt bronze mounted enamel box, Late 19th century The square hinged top decorated overall with mythical figures. Measures: Height 3.5 in., 11.4cm (4 1/2"...
Enamel
Pill Box shaped Silver Sterling Enamel hand-painted striped Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Shaped pill box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent 2-color striped fire enamel on guilloché and fine hand engravings in Viennese Art Nouveau style, second half...
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Romantic Hand Painted Dieppe Floral Snuff Box - France - Early 19th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Romantic hand painted Dieppe bovine bone floral snuff box - featuring a colorful display of flowers set against a solid brown background - the sides decorated with garlands and blue ...
Paint
BITOSSI - Piastrelle Bicolore Series Lidded Ceramic Box - Italy - Circa 1960's
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Chatham, ON
BITOSSI (Manufacturer) - ALDO LONDI (Designer) - PIASTRELLE BICOLORE (Series) - Rare Mid Century studio pottery arabesque pattern lidded box - hand finished - mold formed - featuring...
Ceramic
Two Small Contemplation Boxes 'Vase', Hand Built Ceramic, Rustic Metallic Glaze
By Helena Starcevic Ceramics
Located in New York, NY
“Two Small Contemplation Boxes, 3 Inch Cubes, Hand Built Glazed Stoneware” A pair of small 3 inch cube box or bud vase to hold your thoughts or a tiny flower. Hand carved line-drawn ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Russian Lacquer Hand Painted Tale of Tsar Saltan Box, Mstera, Artist Signed
Located in New York, NY
Soviet era Mstera hand painted, artist signed lacquer box depicting a scene from Pushkin's renown Tale of Tsar Saltan 20th Century Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin's 1831 masterpiece, "...
Lacquer
$175Sale Price|46% Off
Italian Leather Two Deck Card Box, Dark Green with Gold Details, 1970
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
2-292 Italian leather 2 deck of card box. Genuine dark green or black leather with gold details.
Leather
$1,319Sale Price|20% Off
Late 20th Century Rare Bitossi Ceramic Box, Orange&Brown, made in Italy
By Bitossi
Located in Milano, IT
Jewellery Box - Ceramic Box - Decorative Container Bitossi is one of the foremost ceramic makers in Italy. Skilled artisans and celebrated designers have come together since the in...
Ceramic
A Painted Cast Iron Artillery Bank Mechanical Bank Money Box, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Painted Cast Iron Artillery Bank Mechanical Bank Money Box, Early 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Description: Features a soldier standing beside a cannon...
Iron
Genuine 1950s Murano Mid Century Cenedese Green Box with Original Label, Italy
By Cenedese
Located in London, GB
A beautiful quality lush emerald green Murano art glass jewelry box or trinket box made by Cenedese in Venice, Italy, c. 1950. The glass has a deep, rich hue which contrasts dramat...
Metal
Ottavia Box in Glossy Horn, Ebony Veneer & Aida Pebbled Leather by Arcahorn
Located in Geneve, CH
Ottavia Box in Glossy Horn, Ebony Veneer & Aida Pebbled Leather by Arcahorn Designed by Filippo Dini Dimensions: D 13 x W 13 x H 11 cm. Materials: Glossy horn, ebony veneer, and Aida...
Stainless Steel, Other
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
18th Century/Older Italian Renaissance Style Carved Verdigris Marble Table Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18th Century or Older Italian Renaissance Style Carved Verdigris Marble Table Box This exquisite 18th-century or older carved Verdigris marble table box epitomizes Italian Renaissa...
Marble
Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Ceramic Box, Ashtray and Votive Candle Holder
By Rosenthal Netter, Bitossi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bitossi for Rosenthal Nette ceramic box, ahstray and votive candle holder. All three in deep blue with white traces. Signed. Retains original paper label on the underside, which read...
Ceramic
Chinese or Japanese Ink Stone for Calligraphy in Mother of Pearl box
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Interesting and have piece. Must be an inkstone. The cover is with mother of pearl with a box where flowers are growing from. Very happy piece. Additional information: Material: Por...
Porcelain
$120Sale Price|20% Off
Carrara Marble Small Lidded Canister or Stash Box, Italy, 1960s
Located in San Diego, CA
Carrara marble small lidded canister or stash container. Italy, 1960s.
Carrara Marble
Table Cigar Box two-tone stripes enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
This divine Table Box is in 925/1000 sterling silver. Table Box hand-painted miniature has a Rectangular shape with rounded corners. On the cover there is a beautiful hand-engraved...
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
$430 / item
Roma Black Cigar Box
By Morici
Located in Milan, IT
Comprised of a hygrometer and a humidifier holder, this first-rate cigar box holds up to 20-30 cigars. A sublime display of traditional craftsmanship harmoniously blending with conte...
Wood
Antique Hand-Painted Scandinavian Folk Art Document Box (Dated 1862)
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This exceptional 19th-century Scandinavian document box serves as an authentic example of regional folk art, highly characteristic of traditional Norwegian Rosemaling traditions. Con...
Leather, Pine
Maitland Smith Seated Monkey Signed Box or Humidor with Removable Lid
By Maitland Smith
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Maitland Smith seated Monkey Signed Box or Humidor with removable lid Signed with an original Maitland Smith label and factory label.
Metal
Antique "Iron Art" Denmark Bronze Trinket Jewelry Box Casket "Battle of Estonia"
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Bronze Trinket Box Casket Copenhagen Denmark Battle of Estonia by Iron Art. Item features scenes depicting the Danish King Daldemar's divinely inspired victory during the cru...
Iron
Rare Antique 4 Tier Black Forest Jewelry Box Fruitwood 19th Century Hand Carved
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
A beautiful, very finely carved antique black forest jewelry box from the late 19th/ early 20th century made in Switzerland. A large and impressive four-tiered piece with 6 swing o...
Fruitwood
A Russian hand painted papier mâché box decorated with intricate scenes C1920
Located in Central England, GB
This top quality Russian black lacquered papier mâché box has an extremely fine hand painted central panel to its lid with a medieval scene set amongst a landscape with a castle and ...
Lacquer, Paper
French Napoleon III Jewelry Box in Black Lacquer with Asian Decor, 19th Century
Located in Bochum, NRW
A striking example of 19th-century French craftsmanship, Napoleon III period jewelry box showcases the era’s fascination with Chinoiserie and refined decorative arts.
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage Limoges 22k Gold Trinket Piano Box Louis XVI Courtesan Scene
By Limoges
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Elegant vintage Limoges 22-karat gold trinket piano box. French vintage Limoges porcelain in cobalt royal blue with fine gold decor. Marked on base as “Limoges France" Porcelain D' ...
Enamel, Gold Leaf
19th Century Rosewood Vanity Box w/Sterling Silver Accents Likley John Gough
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice example of a Victorian English vanity traveling case. It is crafted of rosewood and features glass containers with sterling silver tops and utensils with mother of pearl handl...
Sterling Silver
Large French Bonbon Tin Box, Vintage Tin Can, Bonbons Tour Eiffel Paris
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Bonbon Tin Box from France. On the lid is written "Bonbon Tour Eiffel Paris".
Tin
Repoussé Pedestal Casket Box of Brass and Metal with Glass Lid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice small pedestaled box with glass lid. Also termed a casket - the piece is a compliment in many settings - a great way to save herbs, and display them, especially 420! A ...
Metal, Brass
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
1960s Bitossi Aldo Londi Italian Red Ceramic Box Italy
By Bitossi
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Italian Red Black decorative ceramic pottery box geometric relief attributed to Bitossi Aldo Londi Stamped Italy 6 x 4.38 x 2 H inches Presentation unrestored original vintage ...
Pottery, Ceramic
A large 19th century Japanese lacquer writing box with a secret compartment
Located in Central England, GB
This remarkable and highly decorative Japanese export large writing box is a rare high quality example with a complicated and intricate interior.
Lacquer
Silver Chinoiserie Box with Cover Decorated with Waves and 19th Century Ribbon
Located in Marseille, FR
Silver chinoiserie box with cover decorated with wave and ribbon geometric patterns. Dimensions 45 x 45 x 22mm. Weight 33.4 g. Additional information: Material: Argent.
Silver
Brown Westhead Moore and Co. Majolica Belted Suitcase Box and Cover
By Brown, Westhead & Moore/Cauldon
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Brown Westhead Moore Co. Majolica box and cover which features a suitcase (perhaps), with two belt straps either side of a twisted rope handle. Coloration: cobalt blue, brown, ochre,...
Majolica
Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Jewelry Box Fruitwood Birds Band Carved
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous & breathtaking! This 19th century black forest jewelry box carved out of fruitwood. Carved by a master carver with attention to detail decorated on the top, front and 2 si...
Fabric, Fruitwood
Vintage Box with Silver Repoussé Exterior Hinged Wooden and Glass insert Lid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A one-of-a-kind vintage wooden box, beautifully handcrafted and adorned with a silver repoussé exterior. The lid, made of silver-leafed wood, features a striking art glass insert—add...
Silver Plate
Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Box with Lid from Töpferei Bücking, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Studio Pottery Box with Lid from Töpferei Bücking Börnsen, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark. Additional in...
Ceramic
Antique Germany ball foot donation box Silver Plate gilded, baroque 18th century
Located in Berlin, DE
Very Old Germany ball foot donation box, Silver Plate Antique baroque 18th century Condition can be seen in pictures
Silver Plate
Limoges, France. Two porcelain boxes / jars decorated with 22-karat gold leaf.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Limoges, France. Two lidded porcelain boxes / jars decorated with 22-karat gold leaf and featuring a beautiful royal blue glaze with a Scène galante. Approximately 1970. Provenance: ...
Porcelain
Midcentury Lorin Marsh Lacquered Brass Howlite Semi Precious Stone Leather Box
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful midcentury Lorin marsh turquoise and grey lacquered with brass and Howlite semi precious stone inset box, the interior with brown leather lining.
Brass
$1,391Sale Price|44% Off
19th C Limoges Hand Painted Porcelain Keepsake Box W Brass Footing
Located in Van Nuys, CA
One-of-a-kind 19th century Limoges hand-painted porcelain keepsake box with brass footing for your consideration. This delightful porcelain jewelry keepsake box is decorated with ha...
Brass
Japanese Cloisonne Round Box with Fan Design, Meiji Period, c. 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A very attractive Japanese red ground cloisonne round box and cover featuring a design of fans, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The round cloisonne box and cover of compressed glob...
Copper, Enamel
Jack Ink – Large Studio Glass Lidded Box Signed "Jack Ink A 2028"
By Jack Ink Studios
Located in Bochum, NRW
Exceptional studio glass box by renowned American-Austrian artist Jack Ink. Glass with inclusions and cast brass.This unique piece features a sinuous, undulating form with a shallow ...
Brass
Watch Box in Black Polished Ebony for Ten Watches La Teca Del Tempo
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Polished black box for 15 watches with ruthenium plated brass.
Wood
Lacquered Trinket Box with Brass, Saffron Dark Blue Large, Viya by Vikram Goyal
By Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Lacquered Trinket Box with Brass, Saffron Dark Blue Large, Viya by Vikram Goyal Lacquered trinket box with brass. Handmade in India. With moniker’s such as red gold, exquisite thre...
Brass
Lacquered Tissue Box with Brass, Saffron Dark Blue Large, Viya by Vikram Goyal
By Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Lacquered Tissue Box with Brass, Saffron Dark Blue Large, Viya by Vikram Goyal Lacquered tissue box with brass. Handmade in India. With moniker’s such as red gold, exquisite thread...
Brass
Lacquered Tissue Box with Brass, Saffron Dark Blue Small, Viya by Vikram Goyal
By Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Lacquered Tissue Box with Brass, Saffron Dark Blue Small, Viya by Vikram Goyal Lacquered tissue box with brass. Handmade in India. With moniker’s such as red gold, exquisite thread...
Brass
Liberty brooch box
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Braintree, GB
A square brooch or pendant box with a textured exterior. The interior is lined with velvet and features Liberty branding, emphasizing its elegant presentation. This Liberty brooch b...
Leather
Vintage Limoges 22k Gold Trinket Jewelry Boxes Louis XVI Courtesan Scene
By Limoges
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Elegant vintage Limoges 22-karat gold trinket jewelry boxes. French vintage Limoges porcelain in cobalt royal blue with fine gold decor. Marked on base as “Limoges France" Porcela...
Enamel, Gold Leaf
$1,278Sale Price|20% Off
OTTAVIANI 1960 Modernist Cedar Box With Enameled Designs .925 Sterling Silver
By Giovanni Ottaviani, Ottaviani
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist box designed by Giovanni Ottaviani. Fabulous modernist rectangular box decorated with "smalto". It was designed by Giovanni Ottaviani during the post-war period in the cit...
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Sampson Mordan & Co 1850’s Calamander & Brass Inlaid Vanity Box Sterling Silver
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely vanity box crafted out of Calamander with brass inlay. It is by the prestigious British firm Sampson Mordan & Co of London. The utensils feature mother of pearl handles and ...
Sterling Silver, Brass
VINTAGE GENUiNE PAUA SHELL ABALONE TRINKET JEWELERY STORAGE BOX FROM NEW ZEALAND
Located in Pulborough, GB
A vintage genuine paua shell abalone trinket jewellery storage box from New Zealand features a polished exterior of vibrant paua shell, showcasing iridescent colours ranging from de...
Shell
Wonderful Mid Century Lorin Marsh Faux Marble Rock Crystal Nickel Box Casket
By Lorin Marsh
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Mid Century Modern Lorin Marsh Faux Marble With Rock Crystal Resting On Nickel Handel And Inset And Ball Feet Large Box Casket
Rock Crystal, Nickel
Vintage Terracotta Jewelry Box, Italy, Mid-20th Century, Black & Ochre
Located in Roma, IT
Jewel Case is an original decorative object realized in the mid-20th century. A terracotta case black colored with ochre decorations. Perfect to preserve your dearest things. G...
Terracotta
Lidded Pewter Box by JL Hultman, Sweden, 1930s. Svenskt Tenn. Swedish Grace.
By Svenskt Tenn, Edvin Ollers, Erik Fleming, Nils Fougstedt
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful lidded pewter box with amazing patina. Made by J.L. Hultman, Sweden, 1930s. Great condition. Stamped 'JLH' and 'SVENSKT TENN'.
Metal, Pewter
R Romanelli semi-precious stones , rare box / jewelry trinket, exquisite work.
By Raffaello Romanelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an amazing and exquisite lapidary work. A mix of many hard stones carefully crafted . Many semi-precious stones .Paper label in back , R Romanelli .
Marble
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.