Armida Black Horn Tissue Box
By Arcahorn Srl.
Located in Milan, IT
Superb inlays of authentic horn lend this tissue box its absolute uniqueness. Crafted of wood and offered in a timelessly elegant glossy black finish, it will be a plush addition to ...
Horn, Wood
$647
H 1.58 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in
Midcentury Decorative Box in Bordeaux Acrylic by Tommaso Barbi, Italy 1970s
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful rectangular decorative box in bordeaux acrylic by Tommaso Barbi. Made in Italy in the 1970s. The original stamp is present on the bottom as shown in the photos...
Acrylic, Plexiglass
$576
H 1.58 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in
Rare acrylic and aluminum Desk Box, Fine Decorative Case, ED design Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage acrylic and aluminum Desk Box, Fine Decorative Case, ED design Italy Vintage decorative box set in metal and smoky perspex, with the lid which interlock perfectly on the bas...
Aluminum
$1,225Sale Price|30% Off
H 6.45 in W 1.75 in D 6.5 in
GERMAN 1890 Treasure Chest Decorative Box In Cedar Wood & Silver Hardware
Located in Miami, FL
A German treasure chest desk box. This is a beautiful rectangular desk box created in Germany during the Imperial period, back in 1890-1900. The box is crafted in the shape of a tre...
Silver, Bronze
Black Chinese Box Black Lacquered Gilt Painted 1940s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Oriental Chinese Export Black Lacquered Gilt Painted Covered Box 1940s. Large Asian Chinese black lacquered tea box with numerous figures and gilt detail. Chinoiserie black l...
Lacquer
Black Marble Square Tissue Box
Located in Prague, Czech Republic.
Crafted entirely by hand, this marble tissue box cover is a fusion of form and function, seamlessly blending into any space while adding sophistication and elegance. Clean, minimalis...
Marble
Black Box Bird Duck Mosaic
By The Couroc Company
Located in New York, NY
Maker's mark on back. Great as decorative box or to hold jewelry, other items, on a table, desk, etc.
Brass
$411
H 2.76 in W 9.45 in D 7.09 in
Lacquer Decorative Box Set with Mother of Pearl Inlay, Japan, 1930s
Located in Den Haag, NL
4 Small Lacker boxes on a tray. Mother of Pearl inlay. Inside the boxes. Lots off Bone fiches. I think a game. Very good condition.
Lacquer
Box, Bulgari Watch Case, Black Leather with Cardboard Box, 1990.
By Bulgari
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Box, Bulgari watch case, black leather with cardboard box, 1990. Case, Bulgari watch box, very good condition, black leather box with cardboard box, circa 1990. Dimensions : H: 10 ...
Leather
Austrian Black Forest Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A wonderfully carved Black Forest box. Carvings are made to look like a log with multiple types of flowers and a center cartouche. Red moire interior. Austria, circa 1890s. Old tag o...
Wood
Chinese Black Lacquered Box With Flowers
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Chinese-style rectangular black lacquered wood box, with raised lacquered red flowers
Lacquer
19th Century Black Forest Carved Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
19th century Black Forest carved box.
Wood
$1,047
H 4.34 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
20th century design jewelry or decorative blue abstract ceramic box Rene Maurel
By René Maurel
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Rene Maurel Blue abstract 20th century design jewelry or decorative ceramic box by René Maurel Original perfect condition Signed and dated 1965 Height 11 cm Large 8 cm
Ceramic
$588
H 2.17 in Dm 3.15 in
Oriental Papier-Mâché Decorative Box Painted on the Outside and Lacquered Inside
Located in Marbella, ES
Oriental Papier-Mâché Decorative Box Painted on the Outside and Lacquered Inside
Paper
$612
H 12.6 in W 21.26 in D 15.36 in
VERY DECORATIVE VINTAGE SHAW & SONS METAL FLORAL HAND PAINTED DESiGN STORAGE BOX
Located in Pulborough, GB
The vintage Shaw & Sons metal storage box is a charming decorative piece that features an intricately hand-painted floral design. Adorned with vibrant colours and delicate details...
Metal
$1,647
H 9.06 in W 6.3 in D 5.12 in
Art Deco 1900 Stoneware Ceramic Brown Decorative Box Gentil & Bourdet French Art
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Gentil & Bourdet Original and decorative stoneware ceramic box. Elegant brown stoneware ceramic glaze for this art deco 1900 ceramic box. Signed under the base Original p...
Ceramic
$423
H 1.19 in W 3.15 in D 1.97 in
Antique French Pewter Decorative Louis XV Style Stamp Box Case Etains D’Art
Located in Greven, DE
Antique French Pewter Decorative Louis XV Style Stamp Box Case Etains D’Art French Pewter Late 19th Century Dimensions: H x W x D: 3cm x 8cm x 5cm Crafted in the late 19th cen...
Pewter
Black & White Marble Square Tissue Box
Located in Prague, Czech Republic.
Crafted entirely by hand, this marble tissue box cover is a fusion of form and function, seamlessly blending into any space while adding sophistication and elegance. Clean, minimalis...
Marble
Black Stripes Ziggurat Boxes by Oeuffice
By Oeuffice
Located in Geneve, CH
Black stripes ziggurat boxes by Oeuffice Edition: 12 + 2AP 2012 Dimensions: 25 x 25 x 55 cm Materials: Wood box, acrylic, solid stained wood. The black stripes edition evokes ...
Acrylic, Wood
Hug Black and Gold Box
Located in Paris, FR
Box Hug Black and Gold all in hand-crafted porcelain, in black finish and gold-plated with 24K. Box with lid. Delivered in luxury gift box.
Gold Plate
19th Century black lacquered jewellery box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century chinese black lacquered jewellery box circa 1860. Good quality shaped chinese jewellery box with overstuffed top cushion.
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Black Lacquer Pin Box
Located in Tampa, FL
Turn of the century Japanese black lacquer pin box, elegantly adorned in silver and gold decoration over a sleek black lacquer base. This exquisite piece remains in excellent conditi...
Wood, Lacquer
Beveled Mirror Box with Black Velvet Lining
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lined in black velvet, it is both functional and decorative—ideal for storing jewelry on a dresser, organizing remotes on a cocktail table, or adding a thoughtful touch to a guesthou...
Velvet, Mirror
$1,200
H 0.38 in W 2.38 in D 2.38 in
Art Deco Black Starr and Gorham Sterling Silver and 14k Gold Compact
By Black, Starr & Gorham
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful Art Deco compact by Black Starr and Gorham. It is Sterling Silver with a 14k Gold accent on top, fitted with 3 small precious stones likely rubies. The compact is in est...
Gold, Sterling Silver
Box Black and White Cameo
Located in New York, NY
A blonde wood box with black and white Cameo design. Interior is cobalt blue velvet lined.
Composition
$4,198Sale Price|30% Off
H 10 in W 18 in D 12.5 in
GERMANY 1870 Black Forest Oversized Cigar Humidor Box In Solid Carved Oak Wood
By Black Forest
Located in Miami, FL
A German cigar humidor box carved in oak wood. This is a fabulous oversized black forest humidor box created in northern Europe, most probably in Germany or Switzerland, back in the...
Bronze
Rare quality antique black forest stationary box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Rare quality antique Black Forest stationary box, having quality carved birds to the top of the lift up lid opening to reveal compartments for letters and papers, beautifully carved ...
Walnut
Japanese black lacquer box, Japan, early 20th century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Features Period: Early 20th century Origin: Japan Material: Lacquered wood Colors: Black, gold, and copper tones Decoration: Bird, flowering branch, and stylized landscape Shape: Rec...
Wood, Lacquer
Black And Red Kashmir Box
Located in Tampa, FL
This box is wonderful. Colors are great orange, green, and gold. From Kashmir, India circa 1915 maybe earlier.
Wood, Paint
Handcrafted Chrysocolla & Black Onyx Hinged Keepsake Box
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite handcrafted box features a stunning chrysocolla inlay top, showcasing a mesmerizing blend of earthy browns, blues, and greens, complemented by a sleek, polished black ...
Stone
$1,250
H 5.25 in Dm 12.3 in
Chinese Export Large Round Box Black Lacquered Gilt Painted Covered Box 1950s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large Chinese black lacquered box with numerous figures and gilt detail. Chinese round black lacquer and gilt painted box, made for the export market. The round black lacquer box is ...
Lacquer
1940's Black Cut Crystal Hinged Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic, black cut crystal, hinged box with gilded banding and paw feet.
Crystal, Metal
Mary Gregory Painted Black Glass Perfume Box
Located in Norwood, NJ
Box is mounted with brass handles and decorative ball feet.
Brass, Enamel
Chinese Hand Painted Black Lacquer Lidded Box
Located in San Diego, CA
A wonderful hand-painted Chinese lidded black lacquer box, circa 1940s. The handcrafted box measures 13.5"W x 7.75"D x 4"H and has a floral motif on a black background. The lid has ...
Lacquer
19th Century Black Forest Carved Liquor Box
Located in High Point, NC
19th Century Black Forest carved liquor set. The exterior of the box is hand-carved in design as a wood log cabinet, the rectangular Black Forest tantalus is decorated on the top wi...
Fruitwood
Chinese Export Black Lacquer Game Box
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular box with lid opening to game boxes. conforming case. Very good condition for this kind of piece.
Wood, Lacquer
19th Century Black Forest Hanging Wall Box
Located in High Point, NC
19th century Black Forest small hanging wall box. The entire piece is hand carved to have the appearance of boards with hand carved appearance of graining. There is a single door o...
Fruitwood
Vintage Boho Black Forest Hand Carved Casket Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exceptional Black Forest hand-carved casket box is a masterpiece of rustic European artistry.
Wood
Black and Gold Lacquer Japanese Suzuribako Box
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century Japanese black and gold lacquer Suzuribako box with firefly and plum blossom design.
Lacquer
Black Forrest Carved Walnut Box With Dog
Located in Essex, MA
Oval form with basket weave pattern carved wood and hinged lid with dog .
Walnut
Black and Ivory Striped Bone Inlay Box, Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The smooth, polished surface highlights the craftsmanship, and the interior is lined in black for a refined finish. Both decorative and functional, this box complements a range of in...
Boxwood
Chinese Export Black Leather Box On Stand
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular box with brass tacks and hinged lid set in a brass base.
Brass
Vintage 20th Century Black Epidote Stone Box c.1960
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Vintage 20th Century Black Epidote stone box. The box is mounted with a brass hinge and lined in black marble, complementing the dark, mottled character of the stone.
Stone
$1,200
H 5.5 in W 12.5 in D 10 in
Decorative secretary box with hand painting and mother of pearl inlay, 19 th c.
Located in Houston, TX
This antique box is from London made from papier-mâché The top is hand painted and inlaid with mother of pearl. It is finely painted and has an interior with defined Spaces for writ...
Mother-of-Pearl
French Black Lacquered Box, Wood, Gilt Detailing, Antique, 1880s
Located in High Point, NC
An elegant late 19th-century French box finished in deep black lacquer with refined gilt line detailing.
Wood
1990s Antique Black Lacquered Wooden Box in Oriental Style
Located in Marbella, ES
An elegant antique wooden box with a deep black lacquered finish and clean, oriental-inspired lines.
Wood
$160Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 3.55 in W 9.85 in D 5.32 in
Black & Gold Marble Rectangular Tissue Box
Located in Prague, Czech Republic.
Crafted entirely by hand, this marble tissue box cover is a fusion of form and function, seamlessly blending into any space while adding sophistication and elegance. Clean, minimalis...
Marble
Vintage Maitland Smith Black and White Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A striking vintage Maitland Smith box from the early 1970s, crafted in a bold black and white bone mosaic.
Bone, Wood
19th Century Black Lacquered Hand Painted Decorated Glove Box
Located in North Salem, NY
A fine Victorian English glove box, crafted in molded papier-mâché and finished in deep black lacquer.
Lacquer
Black Acrylic Large Round Box by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Modern, colorful and fun round box that can be used as a decorative element on a coffee table, desk or nightstand. Serving double duty as a storage box or as a candy bowl. They loo...
Acrylic
Black Acrylic Small Round Box by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Modern, colorful and fun round box that can be used as a decorative element on a coffee table, desk or nightstand. Serving double duty as a storage box or as a candy bowl. They loo...
Acrylic
Brass and Black Lacquer Trio of Nesting Boxes
Located in Miami, FL
A set of 3 nesting boxes.
Brass
Set Tronador Square & Rectangular Black Onyx Stone Boxes
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Dimensions : Rectangular: 25 x 8 x 5 cm // 9.8" x 3.1" x 1.9" Square: 16 x 16 x 10 cm // 6,25" x 6,25" x 3,9" The shape of the inactive Tronador volcano reminded us of the pyram...
Stone, Onyx
Black lacquered box with Japanese botanical design, urushi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This antique lacquerware box with a lid retains the elegance of the Taisho period. It is characterized by the deep luster of the lacquer and the delicately painted floral pattern, m...
Wood, Lacquer
Tissue Box in Black Shagreen by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Black Shagreen Tissue Box by R&Y Augousti is a sublime expression of modern elegance and meticulous craftsmanship.
Shagreen Stingray
Wedgwood Black Basalt Gold Egyptian Revival Jewelry Box
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
A vintage English Wedgwood Egyptian revival matte black basalt and gold jewelry box, circa 1970s, England. This matte black basalt stoneware box has a gold Egyptian Revival raised re...
Gold
Rare Black Forest Alpine Ibex Wood Box, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Rare and unusual Black Forest box in the shape of wood log with a large wood carved Alpine ibex or bouquetin, circa 1890. The carved bouquetin is 5" height and the box is 8".
Wood
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.
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The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
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