$1,295 / item
H 5.11 in W 7.87 in D 7.87 in
Owl Box in Black Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Arlecchino Polychrome Marble Box
By Raffaello Romanelli
Located in Milan, IT
Precious memories impressed on polaroids or jewelry favorites will be luxuriously treasured within this rectangular-cut box. Black Belgio marble is featured to craft its general stru...
Malachite, Marble
$1,295 / item
H 5.11 in W 7.87 in D 7.87 in
Owl Box in Coal Black Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Japanese Lacquer Box, 1900
Located in Marseille, FR
Japanese lacquer box 1900 decorated with sparrows, gold lacquer on a black background of very good quality, good general condition. The dimensions are 9 cm high, 26 cm wide and 20 cm...
Lacquer
Leather Covered Round Box
Located in Miami, FL
An elegant box made of metal and covered with black leather stamped with crocodile pattern and lined with black microfiber. The top is adorned with Classic metal Fendi FF logo.
Leather
Set of 3 Boxes in Black Oak with Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This set of 3 boxes by R&Y Augousti is a masterful display of luxury and craftsmanship, combining black oak with intricate brass details.
Brass
Chinese Export Cloisonné Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Lovely Chinese export cloisonné box made of brass and enameled with a beautiful floral pattern resting on ball feet. This decorative box was most likely a cigarette box or trinket bo...
Brass, Enamel
Maitland Smith Oval Jewelry Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Maitland Smith attributed oval jewelry decorative box made of tessellated black and pink stone in the form of a bowtie ribbon with brass accents and velvet interior.
Stone
Chinese Export Cloisonné Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Lovely Chinese export cloisonné box made of brass and enameled with a beautiful floral pattern in beautiful colors of red, green, blue and red. The box rests on ball feet. This chino...
Brass, Enamel
Campaign Style Leather Box
Located in Westwood, NJ
Wrapped in a brown antique leather-look finish, this rectangular box is edged in bold brass corner brackets and lined with nailhead trim—classic features that evoke the bespoke craft...
Brass
Art Deco Tin Box, Cookie Tin Box With Colourful Decor, France
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Tin Box with Art Deco Design, France, early 20th century.
Tin
Set of 3 Boxes in Black Oak with Brass Frame by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This set of 3 round boxes in black shagreen by R&Y Augousti showcases a design that seamlessly marries form and function. Each box features a perfectly symmetrical circular shape, ex...
Brass
French Limoges Enamel Box
By Limoges
Located in New Orleans, LA
This delightful porcelain and enamel box perfectly exemplifies the esteemed French Limoges tradition. It features a meticulously hand-applied pink and blue floral scene against a bro...
Enamel
Set of 3 Boxes in Black Oak with Brass Frame by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The set of three square boxes in black oak with a brass frame by R&Y Augousti presents a refined yet minimalist design that exudes modern luxury. The rich black oak wood is meticulou...
Brass
Luxury Nine Watch Box Black or Cognac
Located in Paris, FR
Box luxury nine watch in black finish for 9 watches. Covered with black cowhide leather sheathing, box with details and finishings in polished nickel-plated brass. Upholstery and ...
Brass, Nickel
$5,775
H 7 in W 9.5 in D 7 in
Giant Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Onyx Black with Bubbles and Chrome Fittings
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Impressive in its scale alone, this stunning hand-blown Murano glass box exudes luxury and refinement. This Pulegoso Murano glass box is a captivating fusion of artistry and function...
Chrome
$5,775
H 7 in W 9.5 in D 7 in
Giant Hand-Blown Murano Glass Box in Onyx Black with Bubbles and Brass Fittings
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Impressive in its scale alone, this stunning hand-blown Murano glass box exudes luxury and refinement. This Pulegoso Murano glass box is a captivating fusion of artistry and function...
Chrome
Set of 3 Boxes in Black Shagreen with Brass Frame by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This set of 3 round boxes in black shagreen by R&Y Augousti showcases a design that seamlessly marries form and function. Each box features a perfectly symmetrical circular shape, ex...
Brass
Mid Century Courcec Roadrunner Box
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A mid century black box by Courcec of Monterey California depicting an inlaid road-runner on lid. The box with a full length brass hinge that opens to full storage. The box retains t...
Other
$932
H 4.93 in W 3.15 in D 4.34 in
Cute Black Forest Carved Wood Bear Match Box Holder with Ashtray Brienz
By Brienz Switzerland, Black Forest
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Ths antique German or Swiss bear figurine is a really lovely item and a remarkable piece of craftsmanship regarding its fine carving, dating back to approximately 1880. Carved from...
Wood
$20,873
H 3.23 in Dm 6.23 in
Table Box Octagonal Black Enamel with light Blue Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Octagonal table box in 925/1000 sterling silver with fire-enamelled Art Deco design. Dimensions diameter cm. 15.8 high cm . 8.2. Weight gr. 974. Designed by Giorgio Salimbeni for Car...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Black Forest Brienz Hand Carved Trinket Box, Folk Art 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Found in Germany at an estate sale, this hand carved trinket box or catchall is perfect for the collector. Nice antique collectible to display in your home. Hand carved with beautifu...
Wood
Set of 3 Boxes in Black Shagreen with Brass Frame by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This set of three square boxes by R&Y Augousti is a masterclass in luxury craftsmanship, merging sleek design with sumptuous materials. The textured black shagreen wraps each piece, ...
Brass
Quartz and Marble Square Box
Located in Paris, FR
Box Quartz and marble square in black marble with lid. With natural quartz on lid's top.
Quartz, Marble
Octagonal Leather Box, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Octagonal leather box original of 1950s. Gold fire decorations. Florentine art. Measures: 10x10 cm. Good condtions.
Leather
$595
H 1.75 in W 3.75 in D 2.75 in
The Taj Mahal Black Marble Box with in Shell Inlaid Agra India 1950's
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage 1950's Agra Indian Shell and Black Marble Box with The Taj Mahal Inlays.Onyx Black Marble Box with Pietra Dura Intricate Abalone Inlay of the Taj Mahal.Fine Quality Shell Inl...
Marble
Quartz and Marble Box
Located in Paris, FR
Box quartz and marble in black marble with lid. With natural quartz on lid's top.
Quartz, Marble
Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Onyx Black w/ 24Karat Gold Flecks
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and impressive modernist decorative box was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It...
Murano Glass
$153 / item
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 2.37 in
Italian Contemporary Black and Gold Ancient Profile Alabaster Box, 1 of 2
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Elegant alabaster box printed with decal portraying an ancient male profile on gold background finished with lacquer. Each decoration is entirely made in Italy by our mastercraftsm...
Alabaster
Antique Porcelain Lion Box
Located in New York, NY
A mid 19th Century marked FGW 1483 bos with lion lid. Czech Republic, when it was part of the Austro Hungarian Empire. Measurements: Length: 5" Width: 3" Height: 4"
Porcelain
$153 / item
H 5.91 in W 5.91 in D 2.37 in
Italian Contemporary Black and Gold Ancient Profile Alabaster Box, 1 of 2
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Elegant alabaster box printed with decal portraying an Ancient Female Profile on gold background finished with lacquer. Each decoration is entirely made in Italy by our mastercraft...
Alabaster
English Victorian Papier Mache Box
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian papier mache pearl inlaid rectangular shaped box with oval shaped center.
$3,975
H 5 in W 7 in D 4.5 in
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Box in Black W/ 24Karat Gold Flecks & Brass
Located in New York, NY
The brass components—crafted with meticulous attention to detail—create a harmonious interplay between the warm metallic tones and the cool elegance of the black glass. Ideal as a ...
Brass
$295
H 11 in W 12 in D 12 in
Vintage Chinese Black and Red Lacquer Floral Painted Lidded Wooden Basket Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chinese Black and Red Lacquer Floral Painted Lidded Wooden Basket Box. Circa Early to Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 11" H x 12" W x 12" D.
Wood
$920 / set
H 2.6 in Dm 8.3 in
Set of 2 Quilted Boxes in Black Oak with Bronze Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Wrapped in luxurious black oak with a stunning quilted design, these round boxes elevate any space with their refined aesthetic.
Brass
$475 / set
H 3.25 in W 4 in D 3.25 in
Pair of Art Deco Brass, Chrome & Black Bakelite Trinket Boxes by Chase & Co.
By Chase and Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool pair of Art Deco brass, chrome and black bakelite trinket / cigarette boxes with a dolphin handles by Chase & Co., circa 1930s. The boxes are in very good vintage conditi...
Brass, Chrome
$935 / set
H 3.5 in W 8 in D 4 in
Set of 2 Boxes in Black Shagreen with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted in black shagreen, the oval and rectangular boxes present a refined, tactile texture that exudes a quiet sophistication.
Brass
English Victorian Papier Mache Box
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian papier mache pearl inlaid box with scalloped and floral painted top
Paint
20th Century Industrial Metal Box
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
A early 20th century industrial metal box with beautiful original patina. The box was originally used to store measuring instruments used in tramway construction and track laying. T...
Metal
$850
H 12 in W 27 in D 13 in
19th Century Indonesian Red and Black Lacquered Document Box with Brass Handles
Located in Middleburg, VA
This 19th century red and black lacquered Indonesian document box is a beautiful way to keep your important papers tucked away. Made of richly patinated teak with intricate red and b...
Teak
$565 / set
H 3.5 in W 8 in D 4 in
Set of 2 Boxes in Black Oak with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite set of two boxes in black oak offers a sophisticated and modern touch to any decor. Each box, one oval and one rectangular, is carefully crafted from rich black oak, b...
Brass
Round Malachite Box with Brass
Located in Delft, NL
Round Malachite Box with Brass A Malachite box from the mid-20th century. Made of a copper ring and inlaid outside with malachite The base and lid are made of malachite, raised on t...
Malachite, Brass
$1,345 / set
H 2.38 in W 7.75 in D 5.5 in
Set of 3 Quilted Boxes in Black Shell with Bronze Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Coco box collection by Kifu Paris exemplifies luxury through its intricate design and meticulous craftsmanship. This set of three quilted boxes in black pen shell, framed with a ...
Brass
$810 / set
H 3.5 in W 8 in D 4 in
Set of 2 Boxes in Black Shell with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This stunning set of two boxes by Kifu Paris, crafted from luxurious black pen shell, is a masterpiece of opulence and sophistication. The natural iridescence of the pen shell, with ...
Brass
$765 / set
H 2.25 in W 8.75 in D 8.75 in
Set of 2 Boxes in Black Oak with Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The “Peacock Box” set by R&Y Augousti is a true masterpiece of modern luxury, where organic form meets exceptional craftsmanship. The distinctive, fluid shapes of these boxes cre...
Brass
$1,160 / set
H 2.25 in W 8.75 in D 8.75 in
Set of 2 Boxes in Black Shell with Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The “Peacock Box” set by R&Y Augousti is a true masterpiece of modern luxury, where organic form meets exceptional craftsmanship. The distinctive, fluid shapes of these boxes create ...
Brass
$1,530 / set
H 2.38 in W 7.75 in D 5.5 in
Set of 3 Quilted Boxes in Black Shagreen with Bronze Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Coco box collection by Kifu Paris exemplifies luxury through its intricate design and meticulous craftsmanship. This set of three quilted boxes in black shagreen, framed with a b...
Brass
$640 / set
H 2.38 in W 7.75 in D 5.5 in
Set of 3 Quilted Boxes in Black Oak with Bronze Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Coco box collection by Kifu Paris exemplifies luxury through its intricate design and meticulous craftsmanship. This set of three quilted boxes in black oak, framed with a bronze...
Brass
$650
H 2.78 in W 7.38 in D 4.25 in
Kashmir Black Lacquer & Hand Painted Papier Mâché Box, India, Mid-20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage South Asian / Kashmir hand painted papier mâché box with removeable lid - featuring a profuse floral pattern over the top and sides set against a black lacquer background - h...
Composition
Marble Stone Jewelry Box, England
Located in New York, NY
A substantial English black and white marble stone jewelry or decorative (trinket) box, in the Modern style, circa late-20th century, England.
Stone, Marble
Midcentury Opaline Black Glass Jewelry Box, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of opaline black glass Perfect original condition. Never Used We Have a 3piece
Glass
$1,330 / set
H 2.6 in Dm 8.3 in
Set of 2 Quilted Boxes in Black Shell with Bronze Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The "Coco" round box in black shagreen with bronze patina brass exudes unparalleled luxury and craftsmanship. Its impeccably quilted shagreen surface is a tactile masterpiece, echoin...
Brass
$1,250 / set
H 2.25 in W 8.75 in D 8.75 in
Set of 2 Boxes in Black Shagreen with Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The “Peacock Box” set by R&Y Augousti is a true masterpiece of modern luxury, where organic form meets exceptional craftsmanship. The distinctive, fluid shapes of these boxes create ...
Brass
$1,180 / set
H 2 in W 7.25 in D 4.5 in
Set of 3 Boxes in Black Shagreen and Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This sleek set of 3 Desk Boxes by R&Y Augousti exemplifies the perfect balance between modern elegance and timeless luxury. Crafted in black shagreen with a curved top, each box is e...
Brass
$8,000
H 5.5 in W 11 in D 7.5 in
English Black Lacquered and Gilt Stenciled Figural Pagoda Tea Box, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
English black lacquered and gilt stenciled figural pagoda hinged tea box with exterior gilt stenciled dragon motif, original interior pewter hand chased figural container with bone k...
Pewter
$8,500
H 6.5 in W 14.5 in D 10.5 in
English Black Lacquered and Gilt Stenciled Figural Pagoda Sewing Box, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
English octagonal black lacquered and gilt stenciled figural pagoda hinged one drawer sewing box with exterior gilt stenciled dragon motif, interior gilt stenciled floral motif, orig...
Brass
$1,435 / set
H 2.6 in Dm 8.3 in
Set of 2 Quilted Boxes in Black Shagreen with Bronze Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The "Coco" round box in black shagreen with bronze patina brass exudes unparalleled luxury and craftsmanship. Its impeccably quilted shagreen surface is a tactile masterpiece, echoin...
Brass
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.