Black and Ivory Striped Bone Inlay Box, Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sleek and elegant rectangular box, this piece is crafted with a striking black and ivory bone inlay in a bold geometric pattern.
Boxwood
Ivory and Blue Chevron Bone Inlay Box, Handcrafted in India, 1990s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Ivory and blue chevron decorative trinket rectangular lidded box inlaid with white bone and resin on wood.
Bone
Small Exotic Ivory Shagreen and Macassar Ebony Box with Bone Inlay
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, exotic, and unmistakably refined, shagreen has long captivated those with a discerning eye for luxury. Derived from stingray skin, this richly textured material first appea...
Stainless Steel
A Rare Large Bone and Ivory Anglo Indian Casket or Sewing Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An ivory overlaid on bone casket or sewing box, with a wonderful ivory and satinwood interior.
Bone, Ivory
Sea Green Shagreen and Macassar Ebony Box with Bone Inlay
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, exotic, and unmistakably refined, shagreen has long captivated those with a discerning eye for luxury. A study in subtle opulence, this artisan-crafted decorative box is wr...
Stainless Steel
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H 3.75 in W 11.25 in D 4.75 in
19th Century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Dark Shell and Faux Ivory Glove Box
Located in Dallas, TX
These panels make this Box Important !!! The box sits on four carved bone lions paw feet.
Bone, Shell, Sandalwood
A Large and Rare Anglo Indian Box, Kathleen
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A rare and unusual Anglo Indian Ceylonese quill box, inlaid with the name Kathleen, in bone dots. Bone dots also surround the top of the lid in a greek key motif, zig zag inlaid dots...
Ebony, Bone, Ivory
19th Century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Shell and Faux Ivory Ring Box
Located in Dallas, TX
It sits on four carved faux ivory or bone lions paw feet. The box is decorated using black ‘lac’ indelible ink made from crushed lac beetles, floral motifs.
Bone, Tortoise Shell, Sandalwood
19th Century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Shell and Faux Ivory Ring Box
Located in Dallas, TX
It sits on 4 carved faux ivory or bone lions paw feet. The box is decorated using black ‘lac’ indelible ink made from crushed lac beetles and floral motifs.
Bone, Shell, Sandalwood
Fine Anglo-Indian Basket-Form Sewing Box, circa 1870
Located in Doylestown, PA
Fine Anglo-Indian (Vizagapatam) sandalwood, horn, and bone/ivory basket form sewing box, circa 1870.
Horn
Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy
Located in Atlanta, GA
(3) Tortoise Shell Tea Caddies all Sold Separately. ALL WITH SILVER FOIL LINED COMPARTMENTS WITH TORTOISE SHELL LIDS. MOTHER OF PEARL KEY PLATES. LOCKS AND KEYS ARE IN WORKING OR...
Tortoise Shell, Ivory, Bone, Mother-of-Pearl
Large Sky Blue Shagreen and Macassar Ebony Box with Bone Inlay
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, exotic, and unmistakably refined, shagreen has long captivated those with a discerning eye for luxury. A study in subtle opulence, this artisan-crafted decorative box is wr...
Stainless Steel
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H 6.75 in W 8.75 in D 5.25 in
Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Domed Sandalwood and Faux Ivory Stationery Box
Located in Dallas, TX
LOVELY piece of Anglo-Indian history from circa 1860.Made in Vizagapatam, India, famous for its shell and bone craftsmanship and exquisite pieces ! This casket or domed shaped statio...
Bone, Sandalwood
18th Century Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Faux Ivory and Sandalwood Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an exceptional, rare and museum quality piece consisting of an 18th Century Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam faux ivory and sandalwood box. This one is truly one of the best we...
Bone, Sandalwood
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H 2 in W 3.6 in D 2.75 in
19th Century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Miniature Shell and Faux Ivory Ring Box
Located in Dallas, TX
It sits on 4 carved faux ivory or bone lions paw feet. The box is decorated using black 'lac' indelible ink made from crushed lac beetles ..... floral motifs.
Bone, Shell, Sandalwood
Tortoiseshell & Ivory Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Tortoiseshell & Ivory Tented Top Tea Caddy with Ivory edging, pewter stringing and having unusual inverted shaped cants which makes this striking tortoiseshell tea caddy stand out fr...
Tortoise Shell, Ivory, Bone
Chinese Jewelry Makeup Box
Located in Sarasota, FL
Hand make and carved with Coral (as branches and Ivory/bone inlaided as leaves, fuirt, butterflies, bell, picture of landscape, etc. with mirror (which stands and is connected) drawe...
Wood, Bone, Ivory
Sailor Made Specimen Wood Box
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 1850s Sailor made specimen wood box with various specimens such as: rosewood, bone, ebony, mother of pearl, and boxwood. Made in the United States. Please note of wear consiste...
Bone, Ivory, Mother-of-Pearl, Boxwood, Rosewood
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H 6.25 in W 12 in D 8.13 in
21st Century Pair of Wood Ebony and Ivory Bone Inlay Hinge Boxes Set of 2 Pieces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
21st century pair of wood ebony and ivory bone inlay hinged box set of 2 pieces. These finely crafted boxes feature ebony and ivory bone inlay geometric pattern over a wood base.
Wood, Bone
Contemporary Indian Bone Box with Black and White Stripes, Hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Indian black and white stripe bone box. Hinged lid. White with inlaid black strips. Part of a large collection of bone boxes and trays
Bone
Blue/White Incised Horn Box
Located in New York, NY
Modernist graphic patterned blue and white bone box with hand incised horn tiles. Wood interior.
Bone, Horn, Wood
Indian Bone Lidded Box, Cream with Gold Inlay, 9x6x3 Inches
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Indian cream color lidded bone box with gold strip surround. Strips of bone are inlaid to create a color on color checkerboard pattern. Part of a large collection of bon...
Bone
Art Deco Sterling Silver-Mounted Shagreen Table Box
By Charles Boyton & Sons, Ltd.
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco, sterling silver-mounted shagreen table box, London, 1923, Charles Boynton & Sons, Ltd, makers. Measures: 6 1/4" wide x 3 1/2" deep x 2 1/4" high. Wood lined. Shagreen is be...
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Onyx and Hardstone Inlaid Decorative Box
Located in Bilzen, BE
Elegant mid-20th century decorative box in polished onyx, beautifully inlaid with various semi-precious stones such as lapis lazuli, jasper, marble, and agate. The geometric pietra d...
Multi-gemstone, Onyx
Contemporary Kifu Paris Quilted Charcoal Shagreen Box
By Kifu Augousti
Located in Toronto, ON
A beautiful charcoal shagreen quilted box by Kifu Paris. This natural skin piece is entirely handmade by master artisans to the highest quality, constructed from a base of walnut.
Brass
Contemporary Indian Lidded Bone Box, Etched Chevron Design, 8x5x2"
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Indian lidded bone box with etched chevron pattern design. Part of a large collection of bone boxes
Bone
Makrana Marble Box from Agra India Inlaid with Lapis and Abablone
Located in Asheville, NC
This fabulous octagonal box carved from Makrana marble. Once used for the Taj Mahal, it is known to be the most dense marble in the world. Inlaid Abalone and Lapis Lazuli adorn this ...
Lapis Lazuli, Marble
$995 / item
H 2.17 in W 5.12 in D 11.82 in
Shagreen Leopard Pattern Box with Shell and Brass Details by Kifu Paris
By Kifu 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
Decorative Black & White Jewelry Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Decorative Black & White Jewelry Box / Decorative Box Fabric Interior. In vintage as found condition. Artist and Date of Manufacturer Unknown
Metal
Small Onyx Shagreen and Macassar Ebony Box with Bone Inlay
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, exotic, and unmistakably refined, shagreen has long captivated those with a discerning eye for luxury. Derived from stingray skin, this richly textured material first appear...
Stainless Steel
$1,650
H 2.38 in W 7.25 in D 4.13 in
Art Deco Shagreen (Ray Skin) Veneer Covered Wood Box of Light Grey Color
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco shagreen covered rectangular wooden box in pale grey, veneered on all exterior surfaces including the bottom.
Bone, Wood, Shagreen Stingray
$2,255 / item
H 12.5 in W 9.5 in D 10 in
Sonia Jewelry Chest in Cream Shagreen, Black Pen Shell and 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
Large Navy Blue Shagreen and Macassar Ebony Box with Bone Inlay
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, exotic, and unmistakably refined, shagreen has long captivated those with a discerning eye for luxury. A study in subtle opulence, this artisan-crafted decorative box is wr...
Stainless Steel
Moorish Style Spanish Inlaid Box With Mother Of Pearl And Bone
Located in Tampa, FL
A beautifully detailed small Moorish style box, finely crafted in Spain and sourced from a shop in San Miguel de Allende. The piece features exquisite inlay work of mother-of-pearl, ...
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
$847 / item
H 2.17 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Shagreen Leopard Pattern Box with Shell and Brass Details by Kifu Paris
By Kifu 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
Graphic Pattern Blue / Natural Bone Box
Located in New York, NY
Graphic patterned keepsake box clad in natural and ink blue dyed bone. Tiles are hand set on a wood box.
Bone
$475
H 2.5 in W 8.25 in D 3.38 in
Luxurious Art Deco-Inspired R & Y Augousti Teal Shagreen Long Desk Box
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Red Lion, PA
Luxurious Art Deco-Inspired R & Y Augousti Teal Shagreen Long Desk Box This exquisite R & Y Augousti long desk box is a testament to the brand’s commitment to luxury, craftsmanship,...
Shagreen, Wood
Rare Art Deco Bronze Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
A rare and beautiful Art Deco / Swedish Grace bronze vase with amazing patina. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Great condition, with only a few light scratches....
Bronze
Charlotte Pedestal
By Josh Greene
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Josh Greene. Square oak pedestal.
Oak
Japanese Showa Four Panel Screen Spring Flowers on Gilt
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming mid-20th century Japanese Showa period four-panel folding byobu screen featuring blossoming spring flowers over a bold gilt background. The painting depicts iris, camella, w...
Brass
$918 / item
H 3.55 in W 7.09 in D 7.09 in
Shagreen Box with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by Kifu, Paris
By Kifu 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
$1,250 / item
H 3.25 in W 12.5 in D 9.25 in
Handmade Modern Decorative Box, Black Bone and Wood, Spain, 2022
Located in New York, NY
Hand made dimensional bone box with hand set black centers. Rectangular pieces form a dimensional facade, lined in wood. A great addition to any coffee table to store remote controls...
Bone, Wood
$10,000
H 65.5 in W 140 in D 0.75 in
Japanese Asian Large Edo Six-Panel Folding Byobu Screen Landscape Monkeys Trees
Located in Studio City, CA
An absolutely gorgeous, wonderfully composed six-panel Japanese Byobu folding screen/room divider depicting a family of playful monkeys among the blooming trees and mountainous lands...
Gold Leaf
Rocco Drinks Table (Smaller Version)
Located in Dallas, TX
The Rocco Drinks Table is an organic modern side table that merges sculptural artistry with functional design. Hand-forged in the U.S.A., its iron top features decorative markings, w...
Iron
Large Onyx Shagreen and Macassar Ebony Box with Bone Inlay
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, exotic, and unmistakably refined, shagreen has long captivated those with a discerning eye for luxury. A study in subtle opulence, this artisan-crafted decorative box is wra...
Stainless Steel
Ivory Color Shagreen and Walnut Box
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, exotic, and unmistakably refined, shagreen has long captivated those with a discerning eye for luxury. Derived from stingray skin, this richly textured material first appear...
Stainless Steel
Art Deco Shagreen Box with Bone Trim, English Design, 20th Century
Located in Queens, NY
English Art Deco green shagreen and bone trimmed box with a wood lining in the interior
Bone
$1,500
H 1.63 in W 4.63 in D 4 in
Art Deco Dark Green Shagreen Covered Wooden Box with Bar-Form Lid-Lift
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco shagreen covered wooden box of dark green color and with a bone lid lift.
Bone, Shagreen, Wood
Vintage Striped Horn Inlay Decorative Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant rectangular decorative box features a striking striped pattern crafted from natural horn inlays, showcasing rich variations in tone from amber and honey to deep espresso...
Wood
Lacquered Goatskin and Walnut Vanity Box
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, exotic, and unmistakably refined, shagreen has long captivated those with a discerning eye for luxury. Derived from stingray skin, this richly textured material first appear...
Goatskin, Walnut
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.