19th Century, Black Forest Carved Softwood "Book Form" Presentation Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
An unusual and visually striking carved wooden presentation box, Black Forest region, circa 1880. The box is carved in the form of a stacked book bundle tied with strapwork, its surf...
Walnut
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
H 1 in W 4 in D 5 in
Sophie Buhai Black Onyx Coquille Handcrafted Stone Box, USA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sophie Buhai black onyx coquille handcrafted stone box, USA. Black Coquille Box. Handcrafted graphic onyx box in black. Measures: H1 x D4.5 in Made in United States. Discover t...
Onyx
Handmade Black Buffalo Horn Keepsake Box, Organic Modern Style, Spain
Located in New York, NY
Handmade decorative keepdake box clad in handpolishd black buffalo horn rectangular faceted elements.
Horn, Wood
Contemporary Black Resin Lidded Box, Ball Shape Design, India, New
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Indian black allover ball shape design lidded resin box. Part of a large collection.
Resin
$2,800
H 1.25 in W 6.25 in D 4.25 in
Italian Modernist Butterfly Box, Black Marble, Lapis, Tiger, Pink Rhodochrosite
By Richard Blow
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning and hard to find vintage modernist Pietra Dura Italian stone hinged box has an elaborate butterfly in the center of the black marble. The sections of the butterfly have...
Lapis Lazuli, Marble
Japanese Maki-e Black Lacquered Box, Ric.051
Located in Norton, MA
Japan, Edo to Meiji period, decorated with morning glory and a bird in hiramaki-e.
Lacquer
$282
H 3.75 in W 3.67 in D 3.67 in
Vintage Italian Black Lucite Desk Box / Lidded Container with Heraldic..., 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Elegant vintage cylindrical desk box or storage container crafted from glossy black lucite/acrylic and topped with a decorative heraldic-style medallion.
Silver
Pair of Post-Modern Small Black Marble Cannisters / Boxes
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful pair of post-modern small black marble cannisters / boxes, circa 1970s. The cannisters are in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measure 2.875"D x 4...
Marble
Early Regency English Chinese Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Box
Located in Tampa, FL
An exceptionally fine early regency Chinese black lacquer chinoiserie box, English, circa 1800.
Lacquer
Black Leather with Indonesian Silver 1920s Box
Located in Delft, NL
Black leather with Indonesian silver 1920s box A rectangular box in black leather with Indonesian silver on top of the lid The silver handmade thin plate has a richly floral and bi...
Silver
$1,100 / item
H 1.97 in W 9.85 in D 3.15 in
Hand-Carved Rectangular Tronador Black Onyx Box by AIREDELSUR
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
The shape of the inactive Tronador volcano reminded us of the pyramid shaped idea of our boxes that make up this collection. With a rectangular or square base, the box is a reflectio...
Stone, Onyx
Chinese Antique Black Lacquered Gilt Painted Covered Box 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...
Giltwood, Lacquer
$3,500
H 2.13 in W 8 in D 4.13 in
Bitossi Box, Ceramic, Sgraffito, Blue, Black, Abstract, Geometric, Signed
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi box, ceramic, blue black, sgraffito, abstract, geometric, signed. Small scale lidded box with geometric sgraffito decoration, glazed in blue and black. Signed on underside of...
Ceramic
20th Century Chinese Lacquered Box, Black Wood with Gold Circles
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Chinese-style (20th Century) rectangular black lacquered wood box with gold circles and Chinese writing
Gold
Large Early 19th Century Chinese Black Lacquer Scroll Form Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A large Chinese black lacquer work box dating from approximately 1800–1820. Shaped like a traditional scroll, it features a beautifully painted scene of an emperor with his maiden, r...
Wood, Lacquer
$1,100
H 3.35 in W 10.44 in D 6.5 in
French Napoléon III Black Lacquer Box with Boulle-Style Cartouche
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite French Napoléon III black lacquer box is a fine 19th-century desk accessory distinguished by its elegant proportions and Boulle-style decorative cartouche.
Brass
African Tuareg Hand-Tooled Black Leather Box, Mauritania, 1950
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Hand tooled black leather box from Africa. Very fine workmanship with tribal traditional African symbols on black leather. African Tuareg style probably Mauritania. Open to a leather...
Leather
$259
H 2.76 in W 5.52 in D 3.55 in
19th Century Box – Black Forest – Carved Wood – Acorns and Oak Leaves
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Charming late 19th century Black Forest carved wooden box, dating to approximately 1890–1900.
Wood
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
H 9 in W 13 in D 11 in
19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved Thatched Roof Cottage Box
Located in Stamford, CT
Fantastic and rare example of Black Forest folk art, a tour de force of carving by a master woodworker. This lift top box in the form of a thatched cottage has many wonderful details...
Walnut
Set of Two Black and White Resin Inlay Boxes
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This set of two decorative boxes is a pair of luxury home accessories designed to add architectural depth and elegance to any modern living space.
Resin
19th-Century Chinese Export Black and Gilt Lacquer Wood Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
There are small, decorative wood boxes from many cultures. Some are ideal for holding hand sewing tools. Others, equipped with a lock, like this example, might hold those bulky bangl...
Wood, Lacquer
French Art Deco Box Black Lacquer Carved Jade Stone, 1930
Located in Paris, IDF
Unique French Art Deco Jewellery box from the 1930s. This black lacquered wood box features a beautifully carved dark green Jade stone on its cover, representing a scene with a panth...
Jade
$600
H 3.57 in W 8.07 in D 8.07 in
Mid-Century Geometric Black Lucite and Rattan Box, Italy circa 1970
By Design Editions Italy
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning decorative Lucite lidded box was crafted in Italy circa 1970.
Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Resin, Lucite
Modernist Black Mirror Box w/ Beveled & Sliced Gilt Geode Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This sleek and well adorned Modernist Black Mirror Box with Beveled & Sliced Gilt Geode Detailing originates from the United States during the latter half of the 20th Century. Featur...
Mirror
Inlaid Black Shell and Bone Box by A&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous inlaid black shell and bone decorative trinket box by A&Y Augousti of Paris, circa 1990s.
Bone, Shell, Wood
$720Sale Price|52% Off
H 24.02 in W 36.23 in D 21.26 in
Japanese Antique Black Lacquered Box 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This box is made in Japan and coated with black lacquer. The furniture was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and is made of cedar wood. The metal fittings are made of copper...
Copper
Antique Chinese Black Lacquer Gilt Painted Covered Tea Box 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
$1,850
H 7.25 in W 19 in D 12 in
Large Chinoiserie Rectangular Black Lacquered Gilt Painted Covered Box 1950s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large Chinoiserie Rectangular Black Lacquered Gilt Painted Covered Box 1950s. Large Chinese black lacquered box with numerous figures and gilt detail. Chinese rectangular black lacqu...
Wood, Lacquer
Porteño Medium Black & Cream Hand Painted Wood Box
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
The urban and cosmopolitan Porteño family carries the spirit of the ones born in Buenos Aires city or “Porteño”, as they are commonly known. Its boxes, trays and flower vases have a ...
Wood
$1,390 / item
H 3.94 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Tronador Square Black Onyx Box by AIREDELSUR, Hand-Carved, Modern
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
The shape of the inactive Tronador volcano reminded us of the pyramid shaped idea of our boxes that make up this collection. With a rectangular or square base, the box is a reflectio...
Stone, Onyx
Set of 4 Black Ash Frame 20 Box by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 black ash frame 20 box by Lassen Dimensions: D 20 x W 20 x H 10 cm Materials: Melamin, Melamine, Metal, Veneer Weight: 2.00 Kg Frame Box is a square box in a cubistic...
Metal, Other
Money Boxes
Located in London, England
Collection of 18 tin money boxes. Circa 1950
Tin
Set of 4 Black Ash Frame 14 Box by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 black ash frame 14 box by Lassen Dimensions: D 10 x W 10 x H 7 cm Materials: Finér, Melamin, Melamine, Metal, Veneer Weight: 1.10 Kg Frame Box is a square box in a cu...
Metal, Other
Set of 4 Black Ash Frame 10 Box by Lassen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 black ash frame 10 box by Lassen Dimensions: D 10 x W 10 x H 10 cm Materials: Finér, Melamin, Melamine, Metal, Veneer Weight: 0.85 Kg Frame Box is a square box in a c...
Metal, Other
$1,125Sale Price|55% Off
H 2 in W 8 in D 4 in
Bitossi for Raymor Box, Ceramic, White, Black, and Brown, Signed
By Bitossi, Raymor, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi for Raymor box, ceramic white, black, and brown, signed. Small lidded box glazed in chocolate brown, white and black from Aldo Londi's Piastrelle Bicolore series. The undersi...
Ceramic
$1,100
H 7.5 in W 17 in D 12 in
Rich Chapman Black Laquer Brass & Mirrored Octagonal Oblong Treasure Box
By Chapman Son & Co.
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sumptuous large black enamel box by Chapman having a marvelous interesting 8 sided oblong shape, mirrored top, brass decoration and plush velvet interior.
Brass
$695
H 2.625 in W 7.625 in D 4.625 in
Mid-19th Century Carved Walnut Jewelry or Trinket Box, Likely Black Forest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A finely carved walnut jewelry or trinket box, mid-19th century, likely of Black Forest or Swiss origin. The serpentine rectangular form exhibits a curvilinear Rococo outline with sc...
Walnut
$375
H 2 in W 5.25 in D 4 in
Vintage Italian Natural Black Marble Stone Desk Stash Jewelry Trinket Box Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful decorative colorful natural black marble lidded stash/jewelry box.
Marble
Chinese Export Black Lacquer Folding Chess And Backgammon Box
Located in Tampa, FL
Though game pieces are not included, the box itself remains a striking decorative object and collectible display piece.
Wood, Lacquer
$159 / set
H 1.58 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Italian Black Lacquered and Printed Wooden Box and Little Square Tray
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Square black lacquered wooden box and little square tray with elegant print. Completely produced in Florence, Italy by Artecornici design. With an experience of over 40 years,...
Wood
Asian Black and Red Round Box Lacquer Offering Vessel Urn
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Great decorative Asian box.
Bamboo
Midcentury Black Forest Style Carved Linden Wood Owl Box, Germany, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
A charming midcentury carved owl-shaped box, crafted in Germany in the 1950s from linden wood in the traditional Black Forest style.
Glass, Wood
$13,171
H 2.37 in Dm 4.73 in
Black Box Octagonal with black edge enamel with pure Gold Paillons Salimbeni.
By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Table Box Octagonal is in 925/1000 sterling silver. Table Box Octagonal Table Box Octagonal has translucent fired enamels on guilloché. Table Box Octagonal has black edge with pure g...
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold
Acrylic Box
Located in New York City, NY
Small, simple box.
Acrylic
$2,360Sale Price|20% Off
H 2 in W 4.75 in D 3.25 in
Art Deco Sterling Sailfish & Black Amethyst Box by R. Blackington
By R. Blackinton & Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Art Deco Sterling Sailfish & Black Amethyst box by R. Blackington A stunning example of American Art Deco, the lid engraved with ocean waves, and a raised 7-star gold-washed and sai...
Sterling Silver
Italian Contemporary "Black and Wild" Collection Tiger Wood Box
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Elegant printed wood box portraying an exotic natural setting with a tiger on it.
Wood
$1,500
H 6 in W 4.38 in D 1.5 in
Kholui Black Lacquer & Hand Painted Papier Mâché Box - Signed - Circa 1980
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage Kholui hand painted papier mâché box with hinged lid - fine quality - featuring a Russian folklore painting of the Snow Maiden to the raised oval section on the top of the re...
Gold Leaf
$480
H 1.63 in W 4 in D 3.25 in
Small Chinese Black Cloisonne Box, Late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China
Located in Austin, TX
A small and lovely Chinese black ground cloisonne box with peony design, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China. The small cloisonne box raised on four bun feet, and decorated with a ...
Copper, Enamel
$689Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.15 in W 6.7 in D 4.93 in
Small Vintage Decorative Jewellery Box, Chinese Lacquer, Keepsake Case, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Fascinatingly presented box with deep lacquered finish and brightwork Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order Case finished in black lacquer with contrasting gold...
Soapstone
$1,060
H 7.09 in W 6.7 in D 6.7 in
white and black japanese form stoneware ceramic box by ATOI circa 2010
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
ATOI (Born in 1987) Large abstract stoneware ceramic black and white ceramic decorative box Signed original perfect condition Circa 2010 Height 18 cm Large 17 cm
Ceramic
Wood, Red, White & Black enameled 1960s box by Siva
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Decorative box in enameled metal and wood produced by Siva from Poggibonsi, Italy. Good condition: a visible chip at the base.
Metal, Enamel
$2,975 / item
H 5 in W 7.25 in D 4.25 in
Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Onyx Black with Brass Fittings
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Discover the epitome of elegance with this exquisite Murano glass box, meticulously crafted in Murano, Italy. Available in both large and giant sizes, this box exudes sophistication ...
Brass
$18,832
H 10.24 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in
Early 17th Century Medieval Handcrafted Black Iron Coffer or Box
Located in Brescia, IT
The iron coffer, fully original in every part of it, was forged and handcrafted in German in the 1610. Complete with key. Full working iron mechanisms. It is not easy to find a piece...
Iron
Needlework Box
Located in London, England
Black lacquered papier-mache workbox on paw feet. Circa 1830 H 14cm x W 35cm x D 26cm
Paper
$459
H 5.52 in W 8.67 in D 6.3 in
Tea Box in Japanese Lacquer Black Lacquer Floral Decoration, XIXth Century
Located in Marseille, FR
Tea box in Japanese lacquer black lacquer floral decoration from the 19th century, measuring 22 cm in length by 14 cm in height and 16 cm in depth. Two tinplate compartments with cap...
Lacquer
$2,775
H 5 in W 7.25 in D 4.25 in
Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Black with Bubbles and Brass Fittings
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Discover the epitome of elegance with this exquisite Pulegoso technique box, meticulously crafted in Murano and signed for MOGUL. This box, available in both large and giant sizes, e...
Chrome
Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Onyx Black with Murine Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated modernist decorative box was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production.
Murano Glass
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.