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Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Boxes

Chinese Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Box
Chinese Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Box

Chinese Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Box

Located in Tampa, FL

Early nineteenth century Chinese chinoiserie black lacquer box with gold decoration.

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Antique 1820s Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Vintage Chinese Black & Red Lacquer Floral Painted Lidded Wooden Tea Caddy Box
Vintage Chinese Black & Red Lacquer Floral Painted Lidded Wooden Tea Caddy Box

Vintage Chinese Black & Red Lacquer Floral Painted Lidded Wooden Tea Caddy Box

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Chinese Black & Red Lacquer Floral Painted Lidded Wooden Tea Caddy Box. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 11" H x 12" W x 12" D.

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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Black Lacquered Chinese Jewelry Box Soapstone Brass Chinoiserie
Black Lacquered Chinese Jewelry Box Soapstone Brass Chinoiserie

Black Lacquered Chinese Jewelry Box Soapstone Brass Chinoiserie

Located in Poperinge, BE

Vintage Chinese jewelry box, chinoiserie jewelry box, made of black lacquered wood, brass details and soapstone image in relief of flowers and a bird, lined on the inside with a luxu...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Soapstone, Brass

Antique Calligrapher's Pen Box, Lacquered, Quill Case, Chinoiserie, Victorian
Antique Calligrapher's Pen Box, Lacquered, Quill Case, Chinoiserie, Victorian

Antique Calligrapher's Pen Box, Lacquered, Quill Case, Chinoiserie, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique calligrapher's pen box. An Oriental, lacquered papier-mâché quill case in Chinoiserie taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.

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Antique 1890s Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

A Chinese Timber Black and Gilt Lacquerware Lidded Box, Early 20th Century
A Chinese Timber Black and Gilt Lacquerware Lidded Box, Early 20th Century

A Chinese Timber Black and Gilt Lacquerware Lidded Box, Early 20th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Chinese Timber Black and Gilt Lacquerware Lidded Box, Early 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Height: 14cm. Width: 29cm. Depth: 20cm.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Lacquered papier-mâché box with chinoiserie motifs – Europe, mid-19th century
Lacquered papier-mâché box with chinoiserie motifs – Europe, mid-19th century

Lacquered papier-mâché box with chinoiserie motifs – Europe, mid-19th century

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

A charming cylindrical box with a domed lid made of black lacquered papier-mâché, known as japanning, is decorated throughout with chinoiserie scenes featuring small figures in a gar...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Black Chinese Box Black Lacquered Gilt Painted 1940s
Black Chinese Box Black Lacquered Gilt Painted 1940s

Black Chinese Box Black Lacquered Gilt Painted 1940s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Chinoiserie black lacquer and gilt painted box, made for the export market.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century black lacquered jewellery box
19th Century black lacquered jewellery box

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.  Hand painted in gold leaf on all surfaces, wi...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Lacquer

Antique Chinese Black Lacquer Gilt Painted Covered Tea Box 1940s
Antique Chinese Black Lacquer Gilt Painted Covered Tea Box 1940s

Antique Chinese Black Lacquer Gilt Painted Covered Tea Box 1940s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Chinoiserie black lacquer and gilt painted box, made for the export market.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Vietnamese Lacquer Box, Vietnam, 20th Century
Vietnamese Lacquer Box, Vietnam, 20th Century

Vietnamese Lacquer Box, Vietnam, 20th Century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Style : Asian Antique Chinoiserie Traditional Hollywood Regency Mid-Century Modern Key Features : Rectangular lacquer box Hand-painted goldfish decoration Black lacquer finish Hinge...

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20th Century Vietnamese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Chinese Export Black Lacquered Gilt Painted Box, 1940s Decor
Antique Chinese Export Black Lacquered Gilt Painted Box, 1940s Decor

Antique Chinese Export Black Lacquered Gilt Painted Box, 1940s Decor

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Chinoiserie black lacquer and gilt painted box, made for the export market.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

19th Century Chinoiserie Gilt Painted Box
19th Century Chinoiserie Gilt Painted Box

19th Century Chinoiserie Gilt Painted Box

Located in New York, NY

A 19th century Chinese chinoiserie gilt painted box. Lacquer work box of very high quality. Beautifully painted.  

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Asian Chinese Box Black Lacquered Gilt Painted 1940s
Asian Chinese Box Black Lacquered Gilt Painted 1940s

Asian Chinese Box Black Lacquered Gilt Painted 1940s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Chinoiserie black lacquer and gilt painted box, made for the export market.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Tea Caddies

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

Asian Geisha Girl Scene Mother of Pearl Inlaid Black Lacquer Jewelry Box
Asian Geisha Girl Scene Mother of Pearl Inlaid Black Lacquer Jewelry Box

Asian Geisha Girl Scene Mother of Pearl Inlaid Black Lacquer Jewelry Box

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

Here is a fine quality heavy black lacquer jewelry box with a wonderful line carved mother of pearl inlay geisha girl scene on the top and flower and diamond repeat patterns around t...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

14 Lacquered Paper Mache Trinket Boxes Russian Kashmir Indian Burmese Thailand
14 Lacquered Paper Mache Trinket Boxes Russian Kashmir Indian Burmese Thailand

14 Lacquered Paper Mache Trinket Boxes Russian Kashmir Indian Burmese Thailand

Located in Dayton, OH

Collection of 14 vintage hand-painted, lacquered paper mache lacquerware trinket / keepsake / cigarette / storage boxes, from the Russian, Kashmir, Indian, Burmese, and Thailand regi...

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20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Papier Mâché Massive Size Fine Quality 19th Century Sewing Box or Jewelry Box
Papier Mâché Massive Size Fine Quality 19th Century Sewing Box or Jewelry Box

Papier Mâché Massive Size Fine Quality 19th Century Sewing Box or Jewelry Box

Located in Westport, CT

Papier mâché circa 1870 English inlaid lacquered sewing box/jewelry box, with many Velvet and mother-of-pearl compartments, hidden area in center. Hand-carved mother-of-pearl, inlaid...

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Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf

A Chinese Black Lacquered and parcel-Gild Box 1950s
A Chinese Black Lacquered and parcel-Gild Box 1950s

A Chinese Black Lacquered and parcel-Gild Box 1950s

Located in Den Haag, NL

This is an octagonal Chinese lacquer storage box in black and gold, beautifully decorated with detailed traditional figures on the lid and classic dragon and phoenix motifs on the si...

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Vintage 1950s Chinoiserie Decorative Baskets

Materials

Wood

Vintage Japanese Porcelain Sweet Meat Serving Dish Set in Black Lacquer Box
Vintage Japanese Porcelain Sweet Meat Serving Dish Set in Black Lacquer Box

Vintage Japanese Porcelain Sweet Meat Serving Dish Set in Black Lacquer Box

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Japanese Porcelain Sweet Meat Serving Dish Set in Black Lacquer Box. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 1.75" H x 12" W x 12" D.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

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Large Pair of Chinoiserie Lacquer Boxes
Large Pair of Chinoiserie Lacquer Boxes

Large Pair of Chinoiserie Lacquer Boxes

Unavailable

H 11.5 in W 14.75 in D 10.5 in

Large Pair of Chinoiserie Lacquer Boxes

Located in Savannah, GA

Octagonal shape black lacquer chinoiserie boxes with mother-of-pearl inlay, side brass handles (one missing), lined with faded red Chinese paper.

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Antique 19th Century British Decorative Boxes

Large Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Box
Large Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Box

Large Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Box

Located in Richmond, London

A large early 19th century chinoiserie black lacquer and gilt box of a rare shape.

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box Antique Chinoiserie Black Gilt
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box Antique Chinoiserie Black Gilt

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box Antique Chinoiserie Black Gilt

Located in Antwerpen, BE

The deep black lacquer is adorned with intricate gilt decorations, adding a touch of opulence and sophistication to this Antique Chinoiserie piece.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Rare 19th Century Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Box, c. 1850
Rare 19th Century Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Box, c. 1850

Rare 19th Century Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Box, c. 1850

Unavailable

H 7.5 in W 13.5 in D 10.25 in

Rare 19th Century Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Box, c. 1850

Located in Richmond, London

A large and very rare Chinese export black lacquer box, exquisitely gilt-decorated with whimsical oriental motifs.

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Antique 19th Century Asian Chinese Export Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Boxes
Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Boxes

Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Boxes

Unavailable

H 2.75 in W 4.5 in D 3.5 in

Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Boxes

Located in Richmond, London

An early 19th century set of four small chinoiserie black lacquer and gilt boxes. Circa 1830.

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Antique Early 19th Century Asian Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Rare Chinoiserie Lacquered Strong Box
Rare Chinoiserie Lacquered Strong Box

Rare Chinoiserie Lacquered Strong Box

Unavailable

H 3.75 in W 8.25 in D 6.5 in

Rare Chinoiserie Lacquered Strong Box

Located in Sheffield, MA

A charming chinoiserie lacquered steel strong box boldly decorated with figures in palace scenes with gilded pagodas, on a black background.

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

19th Century Chinoiserie Papier Mâché Lacquer Black Gold Box
19th Century Chinoiserie Papier Mâché Lacquer Black Gold Box

19th Century Chinoiserie Papier Mâché Lacquer Black Gold Box

Located in Alella, ES

Round black lacquer small box decorated with gilt and white paintings with scenes of characters of the time.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

1970s Black and Gold Lacquered Turtle Box
1970s Black and Gold Lacquered Turtle Box

1970s Black and Gold Lacquered Turtle Box

Unavailable

H 1.75 in W 4.25 in D 2.5 in

1970s Black and Gold Lacquered Turtle Box

Located in Richmond, VA

Offered is a gorgeous, 1970s chinoiserie black and gold, lacquered turtle shaped box.

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20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Black and Red Lacquer Asian Box
Black and Red Lacquer Asian Box

Black and Red Lacquer Asian Box

Unavailable

H 4 in W 14.75 in D 8.25 in

Black and Red Lacquer Asian Box

Located in High Point, NC

A late 19th century Chinese lacquered box decorated with scarlet-red and gilt Chinoiserie motifs. Stunning brass hardware will keep your treasures tidy. Box interior dimensions: 13....

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Rare 19th Century Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Tea Caddy, circa 1820
Rare 19th Century Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Tea Caddy, circa 1820

Rare 19th Century Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Tea Caddy, circa 1820

Located in Richmond, London

A very rare English Regency period chinoiserie style black lacquer box, exquisitely gilt-decorated with whimsical oriental motifs.

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Antique Early 19th Century European Chinoiserie Tea Caddies

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Set of Three French Lacquered Boxes in Black, Red with Gilt Birds and Scene
Set of Three French Lacquered Boxes in Black, Red with Gilt Birds and Scene

Set of Three French Lacquered Boxes in Black, Red with Gilt Birds and Scene

Located in Petaluma, CA

This is a lovely set of three French lacquered boxes in the style of China, which was in keeping with the trend in France during the 1920s. Each box has it's own distinct decoration ...

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Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

18th Century Chinese Tea Caddy Export Box Black and Gold Tin
18th Century Chinese Tea Caddy Export Box Black and Gold Tin

18th Century Chinese Tea Caddy Export Box Black and Gold Tin

Unavailable

H 4.73 in W 7.88 in D 5.52 in

18th Century Chinese Tea Caddy Export Box Black and Gold Tin

Located in Ettlingen, Baden-Wurttemberg

Beautiful 18th century Chinese export lacquered tea caddy in an octagonal shape with gilt chinoiserie decoration and cast gilded paw feet. Interior is fitted with a pair of pewter te...

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Antique 18th Century German Chinoiserie Tea Caddies

Materials

Gold, Sheet Metal

Exceptional Regency Black Miniature Japanned Cabinet
Exceptional Regency Black Miniature Japanned Cabinet

Exceptional Regency Black Miniature Japanned Cabinet

Unavailable

H 9.85 in W 11.42 in D 7.88 in

Exceptional Regency Black Miniature Japanned Cabinet

Located in London, Middlesex

The Japanned miniature cabinet, the top having a moulded edge gilded with floral design, bordering a decorated panel with gold on black ground with Chinese figures, landscapes, build...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese4Export caddy box
Chinese4Export caddy box

Chinese4Export caddy box

Unavailable

H 7 in W 10 in D 6.5 in

Chinese4Export caddy box

Located in Tacoma, WA

A 19th century Chinese Export black and gilt lacquer chinoiserie caddy box

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Tea Caddies

Materials

Wood

Decorated Box
Decorated Box

Decorated Box

Unavailable

H 11 in W 16 in D 10 in

Decorated Box

Located in San Francisco, CA

A Gilt Chinoiserie Decorated Black Lacquer Box.

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Vintage 1930s Chinese More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Gold

Chinese Vintage Black Lacquer Lidded Box with Hand-Painted Chinoiserie Décor
Chinese Vintage Black Lacquer Lidded Box with Hand-Painted Chinoiserie Décor

Chinese Vintage Black Lacquer Lidded Box with Hand-Painted Chinoiserie Décor

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese vintage black lacquer lidded box from the mid 20th century, with hand-painted Chinoiserie décor.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

English Regency Oriental Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Chest Jewelry Box
English Regency Oriental Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Chest Jewelry Box

English Regency Oriental Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Chest Jewelry Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Opening the box reveals a luxurious red lining within. An exquisite Chinese black lacquer chinoiserie box crafted in the Georgian style, this black and gold lacquered wood jewellery ...

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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paper

19th Century Chinese Black Lacquered Box
19th Century Chinese Black Lacquered Box

19th Century Chinese Black Lacquered Box

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H 5.5 in W 15 in D 12.25 in

19th Century Chinese Black Lacquered Box

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

Pictured is an elegant Chinese black lacquered box decorated with finely detailed gilt chinoiserie scenes framed by floral borders.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Lacquer

Materials

Gold

Vintage Japanese Lacquered Trinket Box
Vintage Japanese Lacquered Trinket Box

Vintage Japanese Lacquered Trinket Box

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting a lovely vintage Japanese lacquered trinket box. Made of black lacquered wood, with Japanese Chinoiserie appliques in floral patterns.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

English Chinoiserie Figural Black Lacquered & Floral Stenciled Box, Circa 1790
English Chinoiserie Figural Black Lacquered & Floral Stenciled Box, Circa 1790

English Chinoiserie Figural Black Lacquered & Floral Stenciled Box, Circa 1790

Located in Charleston, SC

English chinoiserie black lacquered figural hinged box with floral stenciling, opening to reveal a blue lined interior, original locking mechanism, and resting on the original gilt b...

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Antique 1790s English Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Decorative Chinoiserie Bombe Style Black Lacquer Oriental Jewelry Box
Decorative Chinoiserie Bombe Style Black Lacquer Oriental Jewelry Box

Decorative Chinoiserie Bombe Style Black Lacquer Oriental Jewelry Box

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Decorative Chinoiserie Bombe Style Black Lacquer Oriental Jewelry Box.

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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Chinese Export 19th Century Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Sewing Box
Chinese Export 19th Century Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Sewing Box

Chinese Export 19th Century Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Sewing Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

Chinese Export 19th Century Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Sewing Box

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Maitland Smith Chinese Chinoiserie Lacquered Silverware Flatware Chest Box
Maitland Smith Chinese Chinoiserie Lacquered Silverware Flatware Chest Box

Maitland Smith Chinese Chinoiserie Lacquered Silverware Flatware Chest Box

By Maitland Smith

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 20th century black lacquered chinoiseries silverware chest by Maitland Smith. Features a scene of familial figures in a garden on the lid and Chinese landscapes along the sides....

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1990s Philippine Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Maitland Smith Lacquered Chinese Chinoiserie Keepsake Trinket Box 15"
Maitland Smith Lacquered Chinese Chinoiserie Keepsake Trinket Box 15"

Maitland Smith Lacquered Chinese Chinoiserie Keepsake Trinket Box 15"

By Maitland Smith

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 20th century Maitland Smith black and gold lacquer Chinoiserie trinket / keepsake box, decorated with island landscapes featuring huts, animals, and a pair of figures. 1143-317.

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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Hardwood, Lacquer

20th C Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Cannister On Stand Pagoda Scene Tea Caddy Box
20th C Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Cannister On Stand Pagoda Scene Tea Caddy Box

20th C Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Cannister On Stand Pagoda Scene Tea Caddy Box

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 20th century black lacquer box with a rectangular body and pyramid shaped lid topped with a golden pineapple finial. Painted in gold with Asian water / landscapes with boats, pa...

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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Hardwood, Lacquer

Chinese Export Lacquered Wooden Box with Chinoiserie Panels
Chinese Export Lacquered Wooden Box with Chinoiserie Panels

Chinese Export Lacquered Wooden Box with Chinoiserie Panels

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Chinese export lacquered wood box, c.1840-60, with Chinoiserie decorative panels including the champhered corners. Lacquered interior. Wear and lacquer chips commensurate with age an...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century English Chinoiserie Black Gilt and Lacquered Chest
19th Century English Chinoiserie Black Gilt and Lacquered Chest

19th Century English Chinoiserie Black Gilt and Lacquered Chest

Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol

Chest in black wood with chinoiserie allover in gold. 19th century chest and handmade in England. Inside black painted. Outside decorated overall with pastoral chinoiserie scenes in ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Chinoiserie Heart Shaped Box
Chinoiserie Heart Shaped Box

Chinoiserie Heart Shaped Box

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H 5 in W 8 in D 8 in

Chinoiserie Heart Shaped Box

Located in New York, NY

Heart Shaped Chinoiserie Papier-mâché Lacquer Box. Beautifully painted decorated box with gilt painting on black lacquer.

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Vintage 1940s Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paste, Lacquer, Paper

Chinese Export Black Lacquer Sewing Box
Chinese Export Black Lacquer Sewing Box

Chinese Export Black Lacquer Sewing Box

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H 6.5 in W 14 in D 10.5 in

Chinese Export Black Lacquer Sewing Box

Located in Dallas, TX

Chinese Export black lacquer sewing box, octagonal shape with feet, with gilt decoration, worn on top, China, 19th century

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

19th C. Chinoiserie Box
19th C. Chinoiserie Box

19th C. Chinoiserie Box

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H 4 in W 6 in D 3.5 in

19th C. Chinoiserie Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Charming Black lacquer and gold painted chinoiserie box.

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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Pair of Japanese Gilt-Metal Mounted, Black & Gold Lacquer Karabitsu Boxes
Pair of Japanese Gilt-Metal Mounted, Black & Gold Lacquer Karabitsu Boxes

Pair of Japanese Gilt-Metal Mounted, Black & Gold Lacquer Karabitsu Boxes

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Pair of Japanese Gilt-Metal Mounted, Black & Gold Lacquer Karabitsu Boxes

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Giltwood, Lacquer

Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Tea Caddy
Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Tea Caddy

Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Tea Caddy

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H 6.7 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

Black Lacquered Chinoiserie Tea Caddy

Located in Firenze, IT

Wonderful 19th century black lacquered wood and silver plated octagonal shape Chinese Chinoiserie Tea Caddy. Each faceted side featuring auspicious zoomorphs accented with scrolling...

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Antique 19th Century Tea Caddies

Materials

Wood

Mid-20th Century Black Lacquer Pagoda Jewelry Box With Clock
Mid-20th Century Black Lacquer Pagoda Jewelry Box With Clock

Mid-20th Century Black Lacquer Pagoda Jewelry Box With Clock

Located in Fort Washington, MD

Stunning Jewelry box with a pagoda style beautifully decorated, has a working clock that can be removed with a push through a hole on the back to adjust time or change battery This ...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Chinoiserie Tea Caddy with Double Compartments-Black Lacquer on Papier Mâché
Chinoiserie Tea Caddy with Double Compartments-Black Lacquer on Papier Mâché

Chinoiserie Tea Caddy with Double Compartments-Black Lacquer on Papier Mâché

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

These pieces were fabricated by applying black lacquer to paper mâché and then hand decorating them in the chinoiserie style. This technique was applied to many different forms and e...

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Antique 1860s English Chinoiserie Tea Caddies

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Chinoiserie Sewing Box with Nantucket Provenance
Chinoiserie Sewing Box with Nantucket Provenance

Chinoiserie Sewing Box with Nantucket Provenance

Located in Dallas, TX

a black lacquer and gilt Chinoiserie sewing box with lift top and bottom drawer (2 keys), fully fitted interior with bone pieces, provenance states that it "was brought to Nantucket ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Boxes

19th Century English Chinoiserie Tray in Black Wood  with Gold Detailing
19th Century English Chinoiserie Tray in Black Wood  with Gold Detailing

19th Century English Chinoiserie Tray in Black Wood with Gold Detailing

Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol

19th century small chinoiserie tray in black wood with beautiful detailed scenerie in gold. Decorated with charming pastoral chinoiserie scenes, 19th century handmade in England. Th...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

'Namban' Japanese Lacquer Export Cabinet
'Namban' Japanese Lacquer Export Cabinet

'Namban' Japanese Lacquer Export Cabinet

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H 17 in W 26 in D 15 in

'Namban' Japanese Lacquer Export Cabinet

Located in London, GB

A 'Namban' export cabinet of the early 17th century Of rectangular form, dressed with engraved metal guard straps at the angles, being comprehensively decorated with lacquer work,...

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gilt Metal

Toleware Tea Canisters – Pair, Circa 1880
Toleware Tea Canisters – Pair, Circa 1880

Toleware Tea Canisters – Pair, Circa 1880

Located in London, GB

Toleware Tea Canisters – Pair, English Circa 1880 This pair of Toleware tea canisters dates from circa 1880. They feature hand-painted decoration in the Chinoiserie style, depicting...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Tea Caddies

Materials

Metal

19th Century Chinese Black, Golded Lacquered Sewing Box and Writing Table
19th Century Chinese Black, Golded Lacquered Sewing Box and Writing Table

19th Century Chinese Black, Golded Lacquered Sewing Box and Writing Table

Located in Valladolid, ES

One of a kind 19 th century Chinese black lacquered and golded with chinoiseries sewing box and writing table . Unique and exclusive work of art. An stunning chinese sewing box with...

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Antique 1860s French Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Gold

Rare Japanese Export Lacquer Chinoiserie Table, circa 1740
Rare Japanese Export Lacquer Chinoiserie Table, circa 1740

Rare Japanese Export Lacquer Chinoiserie Table, circa 1740

Located in Lymington, GB

The tray top is fully detachable. Refs: English Chinoiserie, japanning & lacquering - Box House Antiques › Antique Furniture The Influence Of East Asian Lacquer On European...

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Antique 18th Century Tray Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Black Lacquered Chinese Jewelry Box with Mother-of-Pearl Overlay
Black Lacquered Chinese Jewelry Box with Mother-of-Pearl Overlay

Black Lacquered Chinese Jewelry Box with Mother-of-Pearl Overlay

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Large Chinese black lacquered jewelry box with mother-of-pearl figurines overlaid on hand-painted black lacquer, this beautiful jewelry cabinet has a mirrored lift-top and double-doo...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Black and Gilt Chinoiserie Lacquer Box
Black and Gilt Chinoiserie Lacquer Box

Black and Gilt Chinoiserie Lacquer Box

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H 6 in W 12 in D 8.75 in

Black and Gilt Chinoiserie Lacquer Box

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A lacquered box of canted rectangular form, decorated overall in gilt on a black ground with figures gathered among pagodas, fences and flowering trees within borders of gilt dots an...

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20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Vintage French Chinoiserie Lacquer Box
Vintage French Chinoiserie Lacquer Box

Vintage French Chinoiserie Lacquer Box

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H 1 in W 4.75 in D 3.125 in

Vintage French Chinoiserie Lacquer Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Vintage French Chinoiserie Lacquer Box, with gold decoration. This type of box would have held cigarettes or trinkets. Stamped "Made in France" on inside of the cover.

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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

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 lacquered box is decorated on the outside with illustrative chinoiserie motifs embellished ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Octagonal 19th Century French Chinoiserie Black, Gold and Red Lacquered Box
Octagonal 19th Century French Chinoiserie Black, Gold and Red Lacquered Box

Octagonal 19th Century French Chinoiserie Black, Gold and Red Lacquered Box

Located in Firenze, IT

This wonderful 19th century French black and gold lacquered wood jewel box is fully decorated all-over and inside with elaborates chinese's every day life scenes with figures and but...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Boxes

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Wonderful Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Hand Painted Jewelry Casket Keepsake Box
Wonderful Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Hand Painted Jewelry Casket Keepsake Box

Wonderful Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Hand Painted Jewelry Casket Keepsake Box

Located in Roslyn, NY

A wonderful chinoiserie black lacquered & hand painted regency japanned jewelry casket, keepsake box.     

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinoiserie Jewelry Boxes

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A Chinese Timber Black and Gilt Lacquerware Lidded Box, Early 20th Century
A Chinese Timber Black and Gilt Lacquerware Lidded Box, Early 20th Century

A Chinese Timber Black and Gilt Lacquerware Lidded Box, Early 20th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Chinese Timber Black and Gilt Lacquerware Lidded Box, Early 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Height: 14cm. Width: 29cm. Depth: 20cm.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Lacquer

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Chinoiserie Black Lacquer and Gilt Papier Mâché Tea Caddy Box
Chinoiserie Black Lacquer and Gilt Papier Mâché Tea Caddy Box

Chinoiserie Black Lacquer and Gilt Papier Mâché Tea Caddy Box

Located in Madrid, ES

A nice early 20th century black lacquer papier mâché tea caddy / hinged box. Very nice condition.  

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Early 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Tea Caddies

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18th Century Chinoiserie Work Box with Fitted Interior, Black, Gold, Red-Lacquer

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Located in Banner Elk, NC

Chinese Export Style black-lacquer and gilt-chinoiserie decorated workbox with cinnabar highlights, of canted rectangular form with hinged lid enclosing fitted interior, with a fitte...

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Antique 18th Century European Decorative Boxes

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Lacquer

Burmese Gold and Black Lacquer Box
Burmese Gold and Black Lacquer Box

Burmese Gold and Black Lacquer Box

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Burmese Gold and Black Lacquer Box

Located in Stamford, CT

1960s hand-painted gold and black lacquer papier machè box. Hinged lid. Signed on the underside "handmade in Burma".

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Vintage 1960s Burmese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

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Paint, Paper

Chinese Export Round Box Black Lacquered Gilt Painted Covered Box 1950s
Chinese Export Round Box Black Lacquered Gilt Painted Covered Box 1950s

Chinese Export Round Box Black Lacquered Gilt Painted Covered Box 1950s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Chinoiserie round black lacquer and gilt painted box, made for the export market.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese Two Color Tixi Cinnabar Round Box or Jar
Chinese Two Color Tixi Cinnabar Round Box or Jar

Chinese Two Color Tixi Cinnabar Round Box or Jar

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This is a Chinese two color Tixi cinnabar box or jar. Created early in the twentieth century with a stylized symbol design, black interior and brass collar. What makes this piece so ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Lacquer

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Japanese laquered Papier Mâché Circular Lidded Box Hand-Painted, circa 1910

Japanese laquered Papier Mâché Circular Lidded Box Hand-Painted, circa 1910

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a beautiful papier mâché, circular lacquered lidded box, which we attribute to being made in Japan during the early 20th century, circa 1910. This is a very decorative box...

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1950s Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Mother of Pearl Cigarette Tobacco Box Ashtray
1950s Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Mother of Pearl Cigarette Tobacco Box Ashtray

1950s Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Mother of Pearl Cigarette Tobacco Box Ashtray

Located in Dayton, OH

midcentury Japanese chinoiserie black lacquered cigarette box decorated with mother of pearl flowers and butterflies, opening to reveal compartment for cigarettes / tobacco and a bra...

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Vintage 1950s Chinoiserie Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

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Brass

Chinoiserie Gilt Painted Box
Chinoiserie Gilt Painted Box

Chinoiserie Gilt Painted Box

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Chinoiserie Gilt Painted Box

Located in New York, NY

A Chinoiserie decorated lacquered Box. Having gilt painted lacquered exterior with remnants of a painted lacquered interior. As a heirloom box, over time, these types of boxes were ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Chinese Black and Gold Lacquered Box
Early 20th Century Chinese Black and Gold Lacquered Box

Early 20th Century Chinese Black and Gold Lacquered Box

Located in Dallas, TX

A large early 20th century Chinese lacquered box with gilt and polychrome decoration having warriors and flowers. This highly decorative box is large and easily used, it would be i...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

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Wood, Lacquer, Paint

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19th Century England Regency Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Tea Caddy

19th Century England Regency Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Tea Caddy

Located in Bradenton, FL

English Regency Chinoiserie Black Lacquer and Gilt Tea Caddy. This tea caddy features romanticized Eastern landscapes with figures, birds, and foliage.

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Antique 19th Century British Chinoiserie Tea Caddies

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand painted, lacquered and parcel-gilt, Chinoiserie box with lock and key from England.

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Antique 1880s English Boxes

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Burmese Gold and Black Lacquer Owl Boxes, Set of 2

Burmese Gold and Black Lacquer Owl Boxes, Set of 2

Located in Stamford, CT

1960s hand-painted gold and black lacquer owl nesting boxes. Larger box is signed on the underside "handmade in Burma".

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Vintage 1960s Burmese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

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Paint, Paper

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Vintage Black Lacquer Chinese Oriental Figural Pyramid Pagoda Jewelry Box

Vintage Black Lacquer Chinese Oriental Figural Pyramid Pagoda Jewelry Box

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Black Lacquer Chinese Oriental Figural Pyramid Pagoda jewelry box. Item features a black lacquer finish, gold gilt details, felt lined interior, lift out tray, very nice vint...

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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Jewelry Boxes

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Wood, Paint

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Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of black lacquer chinoiserie boxes is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct black lacquer chinoiserie boxes — often made from lacquer, wood and metal — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of black lacquer chinoiserie boxes available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Black lacquer chinoiserie boxes are generally popular furniture pieces, but Regency, Victorian and Rococo styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Bernhard Rohne, Cartier and Edward F. Caldwell & Co. each produced beautiful black lacquer chinoiserie boxes that are worth considering.

How Much are Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Boxes?

Prices for black lacquer chinoiserie boxes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, black lacquer chinoiserie boxes begin at $125 and can go as high as $81,458, while the average can fetch as much as $1,600.

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.