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Indian "Bombay" Box w/Sadeli Work Framing Carved Panels and Raised on Metal Feet
Indian "Bombay" Box w/Sadeli Work Framing Carved Panels and Raised on Metal Feet

Indian "Bombay" Box w/Sadeli Work Framing Carved Panels and Raised on Metal Feet

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Indian "Bombay" dresser/jewelry box with a mirror in the lid and raised on a "tray" base with silvered feet.

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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Shell, Wood

Fine Indo-Persian Micro Mosaic Marquetry Box with Miniature Painting 1940s
Fine Indo-Persian Micro Mosaic Marquetry Box with Miniature Painting 1940s

Fine Indo-Persian Micro Mosaic Marquetry Box with Miniature Painting 1940s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Keywords: Islamic Marquetry, Sadeli Mosaic, Khatam Box, Indo-Persian Art, Antique Jewelry Box, Mughal Miniature Painting, Middle Eastern Inlay, Moorish Micro Mosaic, Bombay Box, Angl...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

Large Anglo Indian Mosaic Inlaid Jewelry Hexagonal Box 1950s
Large Anglo Indian Mosaic Inlaid Jewelry Hexagonal Box 1950s

Large Anglo Indian Mosaic Inlaid Jewelry Hexagonal Box 1950s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Since Bombay became a center of making them, they became known as Bombay boxes.

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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Bombay Table Box
19th Century English Bombay Table Box

19th Century English Bombay Table Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Finely inlaid. Unusual shape. Footed. Mixture of exotic woods.

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Antique 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

1950s Anglo Indian Style Micro Mosaic Inlaid Jewelry Box
1950s Anglo Indian Style Micro Mosaic Inlaid Jewelry Box

1950s Anglo Indian Style Micro Mosaic Inlaid Jewelry Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Since Bombay became a center of making them, they became known as Bombay boxes.

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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

Anglo Indian Micro Sadeli Mosaic Inlaid Hexagonal Box
Anglo Indian Micro Sadeli Mosaic Inlaid Hexagonal Box

Anglo Indian Micro Sadeli Mosaic Inlaid Hexagonal Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Since Bombay became a center of making them, they became known as Bombay boxes.

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Early 20th Century Moorish Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

Moorish Micro Mosaic Jewelry Box by Rajhastani, India, 1950
Moorish Micro Mosaic Jewelry Box by Rajhastani, India, 1950

Moorish Micro Mosaic Jewelry Box by Rajhastani, India, 1950

By Rajhastani

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Since Bombay became a center of making them, they became known as Bombay boxes.

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Mid-20th Century Indian Agra Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Moorish Inlaid Jewelry Box, Micro Mosaic Fruitwood, Lebanon, 1950s
Moorish Inlaid Jewelry Box, Micro Mosaic Fruitwood, Lebanon, 1950s

Moorish Inlaid Jewelry Box, Micro Mosaic Fruitwood, Lebanon, 1950s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Since Bombay became a center of making them, they became known as Bombay boxes.

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Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

Middle Eastern Persian Micro Mosaic Khatam Inlaid Jewelry Box
Middle Eastern Persian Micro Mosaic Khatam Inlaid Jewelry Box

Middle Eastern Persian Micro Mosaic Khatam Inlaid Jewelry Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Since Bombay became a center of making them, they became known as Bombay boxes.

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Mid-20th Century Indian Moorish Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

19C Anglo Indian Bombay MOP Sadeli Mosaic Trinket Box
19C Anglo Indian Bombay MOP Sadeli Mosaic Trinket Box

19C Anglo Indian Bombay MOP Sadeli Mosaic Trinket Box

Located in Dallas, TX

PRESENTING a LOVELY 19C Anglo Indian Bombay MOP (Mother of Pearl) Sadeli Mosaic Trinket Box from circa 1875-85.

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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver

Sevres Porcelain Cobalt Blue Ground Watteau Lovers Scene Bombay form Box, Signed
Sevres Porcelain Cobalt Blue Ground Watteau Lovers Scene Bombay form Box, Signed

Sevres Porcelain Cobalt Blue Ground Watteau Lovers Scene Bombay form Box, Signed

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in New York, NY

A fabulous French Louis XVI style Sevres Porcelain cobalt blue Ground Watteau Lovers Scene Bombay form jewel box and cover, Signed by the Artist.

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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique British Colonial Sailor Valentine Boxes
Pair of Antique British Colonial Sailor Valentine Boxes

Pair of Antique British Colonial Sailor Valentine Boxes

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Charming pair of antique sailor valentine lidded keep sake boxes, in Bombay form, hand decorated in exotic seashells both with pin cushions and images of sailing ships.

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20th Century English British Colonial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Organic Material

19C Anglo Indian Highly Carved Sadeli Mosaic Sarcophagus Sewing Box
19C Anglo Indian Highly Carved Sadeli Mosaic Sarcophagus Sewing Box

19C Anglo Indian Highly Carved Sadeli Mosaic Sarcophagus Sewing Box

Located in Dallas, TX

PRESENTING A GORGEOUS 19C Anglo Indian Highly Carved Sadeli Mosaic Sarcophagus Sewing Box. Made in Bombay, India circa 1860-80. Box made of sandalwood with highly carved teak wood ...

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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Sandalwood, Teak

19th Century Anglo-Indian Sadeli Mosaic Jewelry Box with Lidded Compartments
19th Century Anglo-Indian Sadeli Mosaic Jewelry Box with Lidded Compartments

19th Century Anglo-Indian Sadeli Mosaic Jewelry Box with Lidded Compartments

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

The ancient art of Sadeli Mosaic is said to have been introduced from Shiraz in Persia via Sind to Bombay, a long time before the Anglo Indian boxes were made.

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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sandalwood

19c Anglo Indian Highly Carved Teak and Sandalwood Sarcophagus Sewing Box
19c Anglo Indian Highly Carved Teak and Sandalwood Sarcophagus Sewing Box

19c Anglo Indian Highly Carved Teak and Sandalwood Sarcophagus Sewing Box

Located in Dallas, TX

PRESENTING A VERY NICE 19C Anglo Indian Highly Carved Teak and Sandalwood Sarcophagus Sewing Box. Made in Bombay, India circa 1890-1900. The box case/body is made of sandalwood wit...

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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Sandalwood, Teak

19C Anglo Indian Highly Carved Teak Sadeli Mosaic Inlaid Sewing Box
19C Anglo Indian Highly Carved Teak Sadeli Mosaic Inlaid Sewing Box

19C Anglo Indian Highly Carved Teak Sadeli Mosaic Inlaid Sewing Box

Located in Dallas, TX

PRESENTING A LOVELY 19C Anglo Indian Highly Carved Sadeli Mosaic Inlaid Sewing Box. Made in Bombay, India, circa 1880. The box is made of sandalwood with highly carved raised teak ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Sandalwood, Teak

19th Century Anglo Ceylonese Specimen Wood Desk Companion Tray
19th Century Anglo Ceylonese Specimen Wood Desk Companion Tray

19th Century Anglo Ceylonese Specimen Wood Desk Companion Tray

Located in Dallas, TX

These are referred to as ‘Vizagapatam Boxes’. (2) The Bombay area became famous in the 19th Century for its carving of sandalwood boxes and use of Sadeli Mosaic.

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Antique Late 19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Decorative Boxes

Materials

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19C Anglo Ceylonese Lap Desk of Museum Quality
19C Anglo Ceylonese Lap Desk of Museum Quality

19C Anglo Ceylonese Lap Desk of Museum Quality

Located in Dallas, TX

These are referred to as ‘Vizagapatam Boxes’. (2) The Bombay area became famous in the 19th Century for its carving of sandalwood boxes and use of Sadeli Mosaic.

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Antique Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Ebony, Sandalwood

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Anglo Indian Vintage Micro Mosaic Inlaid Sadeli Box
Anglo Indian Vintage Micro Mosaic Inlaid Sadeli Box

Anglo Indian Vintage Micro Mosaic Inlaid Sadeli Box

By Rajhastani

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Since Bombay became a center of making them, they became known as Bombay boxes.

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

1950s Anglo Indian Micro Sadeli Mosaic Inlaid Jewelry Box
1950s Anglo Indian Micro Sadeli Mosaic Inlaid Jewelry Box

1950s Anglo Indian Micro Sadeli Mosaic Inlaid Jewelry Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Since Bombay became a center of making them, they became known as Bombay boxes.

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Mid-20th Century Indian Moorish Decorative Boxes

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Vintage Middle Eastern Wooden Khatam Indo Persian Islamic Box 1950
Vintage Middle Eastern Wooden Khatam Indo Persian Islamic Box 1950

Vintage Middle Eastern Wooden Khatam Indo Persian Islamic Box 1950

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

As Bombay (now Mumbai) became a manufacturing hub for these items, they were commonly known as Bombay boxes.

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Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes

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Anglo Indian Micro Sadeli Mosaic Inlaid Jewelry Box
Anglo Indian Micro Sadeli Mosaic Inlaid Jewelry Box

Anglo Indian Micro Sadeli Mosaic Inlaid Jewelry Box

By Rajhastani

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Since Bombay became a center of making them, they became known as Bombay boxes.

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Early 20th Century Indian Agra Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

1933 René Lalique, Box Bombay Glass with Sepia Patina
1933 René Lalique, Box Bombay Glass with Sepia Patina

1933 René Lalique, Box Bombay Glass with Sepia Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Box "Bombay" made in frosted glass with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1933.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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1933 René Lalique, Box Bombay Frosted Glass with Blue Patina
1933 René Lalique, Box Bombay Frosted Glass with Blue Patina

1933 René Lalique, Box Bombay Frosted Glass with Blue Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Box "Bombay" made in frosted glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1933.

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Fine Antique Micro Mosaic Indo Persian Moorish Inlaid Trinket Box
Fine Antique Micro Mosaic Indo Persian Moorish Inlaid Trinket Box

Fine Antique Micro Mosaic Indo Persian Moorish Inlaid Trinket Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Since Bombay became a center of making them, they became known as Bombay boxes.

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Early 20th Century Lebanese Islamic Decorative Boxes

Materials

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a R.Lalique  Art deco Glass Bombay boxe
a R.Lalique  Art deco Glass Bombay boxe

a R.Lalique Art deco Glass Bombay boxe

By René Lalique

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

The Bombay boxe is a precious boxe R.Lalique designed in 1933.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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19th Century Anglo-Indian Carved Padouk and Sadeli Stationary Box
19th Century Anglo-Indian Carved Padouk and Sadeli Stationary Box

19th Century Anglo-Indian Carved Padouk and Sadeli Stationary Box

Located in Dallas, TX

Lovely Anglo-Indian carved Padouk wood, faux ivory and sadeli mosaic stationary box. Made in Bombay, India in the 19th century, circa 1880.

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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pewter

19th Century Anglo Ceylonese Coromandel Box with Specimen Wood Inlays
19th Century Anglo Ceylonese Coromandel Box with Specimen Wood Inlays

19th Century Anglo Ceylonese Coromandel Box with Specimen Wood Inlays

Located in Dallas, TX

These are referred to as ‘Vizigapatam Boxes’. (2) The Bombay area became famous in the 19th Century for its carving of sandalwood boxes and use of Sadeli Mosaic.

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Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Hardwood, Ebony

Anglo-Indian Carved Sandalwood and Bone Sadeli Inlaid Box
Anglo-Indian Carved Sandalwood and Bone Sadeli Inlaid Box

Anglo-Indian Carved Sandalwood and Bone Sadeli Inlaid Box

Located in Stamford, CT

Since Bombay became a center of making them, they became known as Bombay boxes.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sandalwood

Handmade Vintage Wooden Khatam Indo Persian Box
Handmade Vintage Wooden Khatam Indo Persian Box

Handmade Vintage Wooden Khatam Indo Persian Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

As Bombay (now Mumbai) became a manufacturing hub for these items, they were commonly known as Bombay boxes.

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Early 20th Century Indian Islamic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

Anglo Indian Micro Sadeli Mosaic Inlaid Box
Anglo Indian Micro Sadeli Mosaic Inlaid Box

Anglo Indian Micro Sadeli Mosaic Inlaid Box

By Rajhastani

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Since Bombay became a center of making them, they became known as Bombay boxes.

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Indo Persian Sadeli Micro Mosaic Bone Inlaid Decorative Box
Indo Persian Sadeli Micro Mosaic Bone Inlaid Decorative Box

Indo Persian Sadeli Micro Mosaic Bone Inlaid Decorative Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Since Bombay became a center of making them, they became known as Bombay boxes.

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Early 20th Century Indian Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Fine Antique Anglo Indian Bombay Inlay Box
Fine Antique Anglo Indian Bombay Inlay Box

Fine Antique Anglo Indian Bombay Inlay Box

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H 2.5 in W 10.75 in D 4 in

Fine Antique Anglo Indian Bombay Inlay Box

By Rajhastani

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

The ancient art of Sadeli Mosaic is said to have been introduced from Shiraz in Persia via Sind to Bombay, a long time before the Anglo Indian boxes were made.

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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Islamic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Collectible Opium Container Mughal Art Round Lidded Box
Collectible Opium Container Mughal Art Round Lidded Box

Collectible Opium Container Mughal Art Round Lidded Box

By Rajhastani

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Beautiful round Bombay box made of wood accented with white bone inlaid throughout in geometric design and arabesque with Mughal Raj design overlaid with Indian Mughal Raj design eng...

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Early 20th Century Indian Agra Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Wood

19C Anglo Ceylonese Sewing Box of Museum Quality
19C Anglo Ceylonese Sewing Box of Museum Quality

19C Anglo Ceylonese Sewing Box of Museum Quality

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H 7.5 in W 16.75 in D 11.25 in

19C Anglo Ceylonese Sewing Box of Museum Quality

Located in Dallas, TX

These are referred to as ‘Vizagapatam Boxes’. (2) The Bombay area became famous in the 19th Century for its carving of sandalwood boxes and use of Sadeli Mosaic.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

19th Century Anglo-Indian Carved Padouk and Sadeli Stationary Box
19th Century Anglo-Indian Carved Padouk and Sadeli Stationary Box

19th Century Anglo-Indian Carved Padouk and Sadeli Stationary Box

Located in Dallas, TX

Lovely Anglo-Indian carved Padouk wood, faux ivory and sadeli mosaic stationary box. Made in Bombay, India in the 19th century, circa 1880.

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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes

Materials

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19C Anglo Ceylonese Specimen Wood Trinket Box
19C Anglo Ceylonese Specimen Wood Trinket Box

19C Anglo Ceylonese Specimen Wood Trinket Box

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H 3.25 in W 8.25 in D 6 in

19C Anglo Ceylonese Specimen Wood Trinket Box

Located in Dallas, TX

These are referred to as ‘Vizagapatam Boxes’. (2) The Bombay area became famous in the 19th Century for its carving of sandalwood boxes and use of Sadeli Mosaic.

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Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bone, Sandalwood, Ebony, Hardwood

Antique Anglo-Indian Bombay Carved Sandalwood Writing Slope Box Mid-19th Century
Antique Anglo-Indian Bombay Carved Sandalwood Writing Slope Box Mid-19th Century

Antique Anglo-Indian Bombay Carved Sandalwood Writing Slope Box Mid-19th Century

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Footnotes: During the early 19th century and later numerous workshops in Bombay were producing boxes and other wares with this type of decoration for export to Europe.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Victorian Sculptures and Carvings

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Sadeli Stationery Box
Sadeli Stationery Box

Sadeli Stationery Box

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H 5 in W 8.5 in D 5.75 in

Sadeli Stationery Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Bombay Sadeli Stationery Box. This box has a beautiful inlaid pattern made of Paktong, Ivory, Bone and Sandalwood, framed by Ivory edging.

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Antique 19th Century Indian Boxes

George III Period Mahogany Bombay Caddy
George III Period Mahogany Bombay Caddy

George III Period Mahogany Bombay Caddy

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

A fine and beautifully shaped George III period mahogany Bombay caddy. The top edges with very restrained corners and original handles. With original, finely cast, claw and ball feet...

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Tea Caddies

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Sadeli Stationery Box
Sadeli Stationery Box

Sadeli Stationery Box

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H 6 in W 9 in D 6 in

Sadeli Stationery Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Bombay Sadeli Stationery Box. This box is made from sandal wood has a beautiful inlaid pattern made of Paktong, Ivory, Bone and Green stained Bone and Sandalwood, framed by Ivory...

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Crafted from grey cerused oak with an unusual weathered acacia finish, this table features a beautifully carved ogee edge that adds a touch of intricate detailing. The table is supp...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Empire Center Tables

Materials

Wood

Large 19th Century Crystal Box with Blue Enamel Decoration
Large 19th Century Crystal Box with Blue Enamel Decoration

Large 19th Century Crystal Box with Blue Enamel Decoration

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Gorgeous Large 19th Century Crystal Box with Blue Enamel Decoration and gilt fittings. Box is raised on paw feet and come with a key. Gilt fittings show signs of oxidation that can e...

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Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Enamel

Django Sculptural Ottoman in Sienna Earth Textured Velvet by Odditi
Django Sculptural Ottoman in Sienna Earth Textured Velvet by Odditi

Django Sculptural Ottoman in Sienna Earth Textured Velvet by Odditi

By Odditi

Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU

The Django ottoman is a sculptural living object that brings its eclectic personality into any space. Exhibiting a sleek yet playful nature, Django also has a practical side and is a...

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2010s Oceanic Organic Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric, Foam, Jacquard

Antique Grand Tour Faux Book of Neoclassical Intaglios
Antique Grand Tour Faux Book of Neoclassical Intaglios

Antique Grand Tour Faux Book of Neoclassical Intaglios

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique Grand Tour faux book of Neoclassical plaster intaglios. Dating to the early 19th century, this intriguing book encloses twenty-five classically themed Italian medallions ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Decorative Art

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Plaster

Mid-18th Century Antique Sterling 925/°°° Silver Dutch Teapot
Mid-18th Century Antique Sterling 925/°°° Silver Dutch Teapot

Mid-18th Century Antique Sterling 925/°°° Silver Dutch Teapot

Located in Torino, IT

Antique mid-18th century (1750) sterling 925/°°° silver Dutch teapot, finely chased with maritime decorations/garnish/adornment.

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Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Tea Sets

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Dore Bronze Mounted Blue Opalescent and Dore Bronze Finial Covered Box
French Dore Bronze Mounted Blue Opalescent and Dore Bronze Finial Covered Box

French Dore Bronze Mounted Blue Opalescent and Dore Bronze Finial Covered Box

Located in New York, NY

A French dore bronze mounted blue opalescent and dore bronze finial covered box. This round form box is very unusual with a blue opalescent color and dore bronze mount. The top is fi...

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Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique Vintage Wooden Anglo Indian Walking Stick Dress Cane Sterling Silvr 1927
Antique Vintage Wooden Anglo Indian Walking Stick Dress Cane Sterling Silvr 1927

Antique Vintage Wooden Anglo Indian Walking Stick Dress Cane Sterling Silvr 1927

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Fine Quality Anglo Indian Raj French polished Ebony Lady’s or Gentleman’s Walking Cane with a highly decorative embossed floral and scroll Sterling Silver Grip.   First quarter of th...

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Early 20th Century Indian Art Deco Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oversized Bergere Marquise Armchair
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oversized Bergere Marquise Armchair

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oversized Bergere Marquise Armchair

Located in Charleston, SC

19th century French Louis XVI style bergère marquise upholstered armchair in painted wood frame with neoclassical architecture embellished hand-carved foliates, rosettes and tapered ...

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Antique 19th Century Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

Rosewood Tambour Door Credenza by Dyrlund
Rosewood Tambour Door Credenza by Dyrlund

Rosewood Tambour Door Credenza by Dyrlund

$7,000

H 30.63 in W 74.63 in D 19.25 in

Rosewood Tambour Door Credenza by Dyrlund

By Dyrlund

Located in Denton, TX

Rare Danish modern rosewood tambour door credenza with center dovetailed drawer section and adjustable shelf on each side.

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Mahogany, Oak, Rosewood

Vintage English Copper Planter
Vintage English Copper Planter

Vintage English Copper Planter

$880

H 4 in W 11.75 in D 4.75 in

Vintage English Copper Planter

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1900 English copper and brass planter. Measurements: Height: 4" Length: 11.75" Depth: 4.75"

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Antique Early 1900s English Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Metal, Copper

Japanese Antique Large Pottery Vase 1860s-1900s / Tamba
Japanese Antique Large Pottery Vase 1860s-1900s / Tamba

Japanese Antique Large Pottery Vase 1860s-1900s / Tamba

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

Tamba Ware Vase Late Edo Period to End of the Edo Period This antique vase is striking with its powerfully protruding shoulders and low, stable center of gravity. The gradation of ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Vases

Materials

Pottery

Vintage French Oval Marquetry Occasional Table/nightstand
Vintage French Oval Marquetry Occasional Table/nightstand

Vintage French Oval Marquetry Occasional Table/nightstand

Located in Malibu, CA

Louis XV French 9occasional table, made from mahogany & other veneers with nice mounts and a single drawer in the front. This table is in exceptionally good condition having bee...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV End Tables

Materials

Walnut

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Bombay Box For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the bombay box you’re looking for. Each bombay box for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and bone. There are many kinds of the bombay box you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A bombay box is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Regency, Victorian and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one bombay box that is appealing in its simplicity, but Rajhastani, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres and Mappin & Webb produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Bombay Box?

Prices for a bombay box start at $75 and top out at $22,958 with the average selling for $1,500.

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.