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Leather Book Box - Receipts #2
Leather Book Box - Receipts #2

Leather Book Box - Receipts #2

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Leather book box from England. Classic style leather front with creative snap lock to hide your special belongings.

Category

Vintage 1980s English Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather

Leather Book Box - Receipts #1
Leather Book Box - Receipts #1

Leather Book Box - Receipts #1

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Leather book box from England. Classic style leather front with creative snap lock to hide your special belongings.

Category

1990s English Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather

19th Century Secret Leather Bound Book Box
19th Century Secret Leather Bound Book Box

19th Century Secret Leather Bound Book Box

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A secret leather bound book box with the most beautiful marbled paper interior.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Paper

Red Book Boxes with Blue Interior
Red Book Boxes with Blue Interior

Red Book Boxes with Blue Interior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These red leather and gold-embossed book boxes from early 20th-century England elegantly blend aesthetic appeal with clever functionality.

Category

20th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather

L'Étranger Ceramic Glazed and Handpainted Book Box
L'Étranger Ceramic Glazed and Handpainted Book Box

L'Étranger Ceramic Glazed and Handpainted Book Box

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Inspired by Albert Camus' iconic novel, this one-of-a-kind ceramic book box transforms a beloved work of literature into a functional object for the home.

Category

2010s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Antique Austrian Alabaster and Gilt Metal Book Box
Antique Austrian Alabaster and Gilt Metal Book Box

Antique Austrian Alabaster and Gilt Metal Book Box

Located in Houston, TX

Antique Austrian Alabaster And Gilt Metal Book Box. Unusual Austrian gilt metal and alabaster box in the form of a book.

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Aesthetic Movement Decorative Boxes

Materials

Alabaster, Metal

3 Book Boxes with Crown Detail
3 Book Boxes with Crown Detail

3 Book Boxes with Crown Detail

Located in New Orleans, LA

These vintage book boxes combine form and function, styled as classic bound books and accented with a delicate crown motif.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Leather Faux Book Box, United Kingdom
Early 20th Century Leather Faux Book Box, United Kingdom

Early 20th Century Leather Faux Book Box, United Kingdom

Located in Napa, CA

Large leather book box with lock and key. Book is bound with leather and stamped G.T.H.

Category

Early 20th Century British Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique French Book Box
Antique French Book Box

Antique French Book Box

Located in Houston, TX

Designed to appear as a stack of books, this box is the perfect place to store your treasures. The hinged box is made of wood, and the books are trimmed in gold paint. This piece we...

Category

20th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Box Fake Double Book Box Secret Box Cardboard Gold Impressed
Antique Box Fake Double Book Box Secret Box Cardboard Gold Impressed

Antique Box Fake Double Book Box Secret Box Cardboard Gold Impressed

Located in Munich, DE

Theuillet Contes pour la Jeunesse'. These kind of book boxes were invented to keep secrets in a book shelf.

Category

Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Vintage Boho Leather Bound “School for Scandal” Book Box
Vintage Boho Leather Bound “School for Scandal” Book Box

Vintage Boho Leather Bound “School for Scandal” Book Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Add a touch of literary charm and clever concealment to your decor with this vintage book box. Disguised as a handsome, leather-bound edition of Sheridan's classic comedy, "School fo...

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

Italian, Fortuny Upholstered Book Box, early 20th century
Italian, Fortuny Upholstered Book Box, early 20th century

Italian, Fortuny Upholstered Book Box, early 20th century

Located in Atlanta, GA

crafted in the shape of a book and having a hinged top opening to reveal an inner upholstered storage area, the top lacking a (presumably) brass nameplate

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fabric

19c French Antique Set of 2 Wood Book Boxes
19c French Antique Set of 2 Wood Book Boxes

19c French Antique Set of 2 Wood Book Boxes

Located in New Orleans, LA

A delightful 19th-century set of book-form boxes, disguised as timeworn leather-bound volumes.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

18th Century Louis XVI Set of 5 Book Boxes
18th Century Louis XVI Set of 5 Book Boxes

18th Century Louis XVI Set of 5 Book Boxes

Located in New Orleans, LA

A set of wooden boxes designed to resemble leather-bound books offers a clever and decorative storage solution. Crafted with detailed spines and faux-leather finishes, these boxes bl...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Belle Époque Leather Wood Gold Embossed Box Secret Box Book Box Trunk
Antique Belle Époque Leather Wood Gold Embossed Box Secret Box Book Box Trunk

Antique Belle Époque Leather Wood Gold Embossed Box Secret Box Book Box Trunk

Located in Munich, DE

In an upright position it resembles a book. Therefore, it can be considered a book with secret compartments and included in a library as such.

Category

Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Carbon Fiber

Antique Watrous Sterling Silver Hand-Hammered Figural Book Box with Wood Liner
Antique Watrous Sterling Silver Hand-Hammered Figural Book Box with Wood Liner

Antique Watrous Sterling Silver Hand-Hammered Figural Book Box with Wood Liner

By Tiffany & Co., Watrous Mfg. Company, Gorham Manufacturing Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique American silver box. By Watrous Mfg. Co. (Later subsumed the International Silver Company).

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Faux Book Gold Embossed Wood Pencil Artist Box
French Faux Book Gold Embossed Wood Pencil Artist Box

French Faux Book Gold Embossed Wood Pencil Artist Box

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

As found in Paris, a Mid-Century leather gold embossed book box featuring the title BUFFON Oeuvres. This super charming box could be used for pencils but also paint brushes, keys or ...

Category

Mid-20th Century French Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Leather

Italian Binded Book Ceramic Box by Borghese
Italian Binded Book Ceramic Box by Borghese

Italian Binded Book Ceramic Box by Borghese

By Borghese

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful vintage plaster ceramic box made in Italy. Incredibly sculpted as a book.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Decorative 19th century book shaped inlaid olive box
Decorative 19th century book shaped inlaid olive box

Decorative 19th century book shaped inlaid olive box

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century book shaped inlaid olive box circa 1890. Unusual Italian keep sake box made in olive wood. 

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Decorative Boxes

Materials

Olive

Majolica Onnaing Book Money Bank Box, circa 1900
Majolica Onnaing Book Money Bank Box, circa 1900

Majolica Onnaing Book Money Bank Box, circa 1900

By Onnaing

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica money bank books made by Onnaing. The piece was crafted, circa 1900.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Marquetry Inlaid Faux Book Front “Hidden Storage” Box
Antique Marquetry Inlaid Faux Book Front “Hidden Storage” Box

Antique Marquetry Inlaid Faux Book Front “Hidden Storage” Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a truly unique antique box, not only does it have a faux book front. Fine inlay detail to the top - showcasing birds but it has a very cool hidden document storage area to th...

Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century, Black Forest Carved Softwood "Book Form" Presentation Box
19th Century, Black Forest Carved Softwood "Book Form" Presentation Box

19th Century, Black Forest Carved Softwood "Book Form" Presentation Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

An unusual and visually striking carved wooden presentation box, Black Forest region, circa 1880. The box is carved in the form of a stacked book bundle tied with strapwork, its surf...

Category

Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

1930s Concealed Guilloché Brass Box - in the shape of a Book
1930s Concealed Guilloché Brass Box - in the shape of a Book

1930s Concealed Guilloché Brass Box - in the shape of a Book

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A 1920s or 30s concealed box for personal smalls - secrets. It is made in the shape of a naturally sized book (16x13x2 cm).

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Silver-gold vinaigrette box with book-shaped lid reliefs, Victorian period
Silver-gold vinaigrette box with book-shaped lid reliefs, Victorian period

Silver-gold vinaigrette box with book-shaped lid reliefs, Victorian period

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver and gold vinaigrette box with reliefs on the lid in the shape of a Victorian book.

Category

Antique 19th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Silver-gold book-shaped vinaigrette box with engraving, William IV period
Silver-gold book-shaped vinaigrette box with engraving, William IV period

Silver-gold book-shaped vinaigrette box with engraving, William IV period

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver and gold vinaigrette box in the shape of a book with engraving on both sides from the period of William IV.

Category

Antique 19th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Limoges Porcelain Box with Teddy Bear on Book Hand-Painted France
Limoges Porcelain Box with Teddy Bear on Book Hand-Painted France

Limoges Porcelain Box with Teddy Bear on Book Hand-Painted France

By Limoges

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Limoges Porcelain Box with Teddy Bear on Book, Hand-Painted, France, ca. 20th Century A charming hand-painted Limoges porcelain trinket box featuring an adorable teddy bear s...

Category

20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Silver-gold vinaigrette box with smooth book-shaped lid, George III period
Silver-gold vinaigrette box with smooth book-shaped lid, George III period

Silver-gold vinaigrette box with smooth book-shaped lid, George III period

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver and gold vinaigrette box with smooth book-shaped lid from the George III period.

Category

Antique 19th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Silver-gold vinaigrette box with book-shaped engraved lid, George IV period
Silver-gold vinaigrette box with book-shaped engraved lid, George IV period

Silver-gold vinaigrette box with book-shaped engraved lid, George IV period

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver and gold vinaigrette box with book-shaped engraving from the George IV period.

Category

Antique 19th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

HUGE SELECTION OF 37 LEATHER A4 VINTAGE STORAGE BOX FILES WITH FAUX BOOK FRONTs
HUGE SELECTION OF 37 LEATHER A4 VINTAGE STORAGE BOX FILES WITH FAUX BOOK FRONTs

HUGE SELECTION OF 37 LEATHER A4 VINTAGE STORAGE BOX FILES WITH FAUX BOOK FRONTs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this huge selection of 37 vintage hand leather bound faux book storage files that take A4 documents Please ...

Category

20th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather

1950's Italian Gold Embossed Leather Book Jewelry Box with Velvet Lining
1950's Italian Gold Embossed Leather Book Jewelry Box with Velvet Lining

1950's Italian Gold Embossed Leather Book Jewelry Box with Velvet Lining

Located in New York, NY

1950's Italian finely detailed. leather book form jewellery box with gilt embossed Fleur de Lis design at corners of front and back sides.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian International Style Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Leather, Velvet

Swedish Wood Book-Hide ca 1850
Swedish Wood Book-Hide ca 1850

Swedish Wood Book-Hide ca 1850

Located in Farsta, SE

Swedish Wood Book-Hide ca 1850 With beautiful intricate carvings. Made out birch wood. Heigth: 5.5 cm/2.1 inch Depth: 9.5 cm/3.7 inch Width: 17 cm/6.6 inch

Category

Antique 1850s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Birch

French Decoupage Lacquered Metal Match Book Holder
French Decoupage Lacquered Metal Match Book Holder

French Decoupage Lacquered Metal Match Book Holder

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A decoupaged and lacquered metal match book holder, circa mid-late 19th Century, France. A charming hand-made piece, showing a paper grisalle image of four women in period dress, a...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Sampson Mordan Solid Sterling Silver Prayer Book Holder - 1894
Sampson Mordan Solid Sterling Silver Prayer Book Holder - 1894

Sampson Mordan Solid Sterling Silver Prayer Book Holder - 1894

By J. C. Vickery

Located in Bath, GB

A lovely Victorian solid / sterling silver book holder on a chain with a finger ring. Decorated with a smart linear design with a central circular cartouche to the centre of the fro...

Category

Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

An Italian Wooden Book with Marble Specimens, 20th Century
An Italian Wooden Book with Marble Specimens, 20th Century

An Italian Wooden Book with Marble Specimens, 20th Century

Located in Spencertown, NY

The hinged Burl walnut book inlaid with tulipwood opens to reveal 18 varieties of marbles. Including imperial porphyry, green porphyry,

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Grand Tour Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble

Silver-gold book-shaped vinaigrette with friezes, George IV era
Silver-gold book-shaped vinaigrette with friezes, George IV era

Silver-gold book-shaped vinaigrette with friezes, George IV era

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver and gold vinaigrette box in the shape of a book, engraved and friezed on the lid from the George IV period.

Category

Antique 19th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Rattan and brass book basket, Italy, 1970, 25 diam.
Rattan and brass book basket, Italy, 1970, 25 diam.

Rattan and brass book basket, Italy, 1970, 25 diam.

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Very beautiful rattan and brass basket made in Italy in the 1970s. Round shape, mid-century modern style, it is inspired by the designs of Gabriella Crespi. Magnificent decorative ob...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Exceptional Swedish Limestone Chest Shaped like a Book circa 1780
Exceptional Swedish Limestone Chest Shaped like a Book circa 1780

Exceptional Swedish Limestone Chest Shaped like a Book circa 1780

Located in Farsta, SE

A rare stone chest shaped like a book, crafted circa 1840-1870 Made of solid carved Swedish limestone (Öland) with a top nobb in alabaster. The craftsmanship of this heavy piece is...

Category

Antique 1780s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Alabaster, Limestone

Fake Book Concealing Two Liqueur Decanters, Napoleon III Style, 20th Century.
Fake Book Concealing Two Liqueur Decanters, Napoleon III Style, 20th Century.

Fake Book Concealing Two Liqueur Decanters, Napoleon III Style, 20th Century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Fake book concealing a small liqueur cabinet from the early 20th century, Napoleon III style, comprising two liqueur decanters with four small crystal glasses, one decanter broken at...

Category

Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Silver-gold book-shaped vinaigrette with beaded lid and casing, George IV
Silver-gold book-shaped vinaigrette with beaded lid and casing, George IV

Silver-gold book-shaped vinaigrette with beaded lid and casing, George IV

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver and gold vinaigrette box in the shape of a book, crimped lid and casing, George IV period.

Category

Antique 19th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Two Vantage Japanese Old Fashion Kiku, Book Style Lunchbox by Teinen
Two Vantage Japanese Old Fashion Kiku, Book Style Lunchbox by Teinen

Two Vantage Japanese Old Fashion Kiku, Book Style Lunchbox by Teinen

Located in Norton, MA

A wonderful design of the Bento Box to include the independent rice box, chapstick with their own slot, and a larger box to accommodate everything to complete a package for the lunch...

Category

20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco Odeon Style Secret Safe Book with Sun Burst Marquetry, 1920
Art Deco Odeon Style Secret Safe Book with Sun Burst Marquetry, 1920

Art Deco Odeon Style Secret Safe Book with Sun Burst Marquetry, 1920

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Rare Art Deco Odeon Style Secret Safe Book This is a very attractive piece, it has an Odeon style marquetry Sun burst decoration When set on the bookshelf this looks like a very ...

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Victorian sterling silver book form snuff box made in London in 1897
Victorian sterling silver book form snuff box made in London in 1897

Victorian sterling silver book form snuff box made in London in 1897

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in London in 1897 by Harris Adelstein, this handsome, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Snuff Box, is designed to look like a book, and has a gilt interior and engraved d...

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Unique Leather Italian Box 1940
Vintage Unique Leather Italian Box 1940

Vintage Unique Leather Italian Box 1940

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This unique vintage piece is a decorative box designed to resemble a leather-bound book titled "Desmoulins Oeuvres."

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

A Rare Art Nouveau Carved Secret Safe Book This is a very attractive piece
A Rare Art Nouveau Carved Secret Safe Book This is a very attractive piece

A Rare Art Nouveau Carved Secret Safe Book This is a very attractive piece

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Rare Art Nouveau Carved Secret Safe Book This is a very attractive piece, carved in walnut and cedar with inset brass hinges and banding When set on the bookshelf this looks like ...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

French Porcelain Jewelry Box, Turn of the Century
French Porcelain Jewelry Box, Turn of the Century

French Porcelain Jewelry Box, Turn of the Century

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in New York, NY

Very Good condition as shown in images and video. Earrings and book shown available separately. Box is a nice size.

Category

Early 20th Century French Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Nautical Maritime USS Maine Ship Photo Album Music Box 13"
Antique Victorian Nautical Maritime USS Maine Ship Photo Album Music Box 13"

Antique Victorian Nautical Maritime USS Maine Ship Photo Album Music Box 13"

Located in Dayton, OH

The photo album appears to be a keepsake box, or faux book with gilded pages, but opens to a photo album filled with old photos and plays the tunes Pirate ___ and Honeymoon March.

Category

Antique 19th Century North American Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Plastic

19th C. Italian Grand Tour Intaglio Plaster Medallion & Gilt Marbled Leather Box
19th C. Italian Grand Tour Intaglio Plaster Medallion & Gilt Marbled Leather Box

19th C. Italian Grand Tour Intaglio Plaster Medallion & Gilt Marbled Leather Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Italian Grand Tour Intaglio Plaster Medallion Box with Silver Mounts and Gilt Marbled Leather, 19th Century A finely crafted 19th-century Italian Grand Tour table box, combining cla...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Collection of Four Vintage Florentine Scuola del Cuoio Embossed Leather Boxes
Collection of Four Vintage Florentine Scuola del Cuoio Embossed Leather Boxes

Collection of Four Vintage Florentine Scuola del Cuoio Embossed Leather Boxes

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Includes a cylindrical snuff box, a matchbox, a square playing card box, and two hollow 'book' shaped boxes that fit into a leather binder (also for playing cards or other smaller ob...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century Victorian Malachite Stone Box With Natural Mineral Samples c.1880
19th Century Victorian Malachite Stone Box With Natural Mineral Samples c.1880

19th Century Victorian Malachite Stone Box With Natural Mineral Samples c.1880

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th Century Victorian malachite book shaped box with natural mineral samples. When the box is opened it reveales thirty two natural samples, each fitting into their own comp...

Category

20th Century British Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Malachite, Multi-gemstone

Antique Cormandel Wooden Brass Inlaid Book Slide Pietra Dura by George Betjemann
Antique Cormandel Wooden Brass Inlaid Book Slide Pietra Dura by George Betjemann

Antique Cormandel Wooden Brass Inlaid Book Slide Pietra Dura by George Betjemann

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Mid Nineteenth Century, of English origin, made by renowned maker George Betjemann. Retailed by Trussill Book Shop 56 East Street Brighton.   Each hinged folding flap mounted with p...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Burl

Victorian Sterling Silver Book Vinaigrette by John Tongue, 1845
Victorian Sterling Silver Book Vinaigrette by John Tongue, 1845

Victorian Sterling Silver Book Vinaigrette by John Tongue, 1845

By John Tongue

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver vinaigrette modelled in the form of a book; an addition to our silver boxes collection.

Category

Antique 1840s British Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver matchbox book-shaped with plant engravings and sliding opening
Silver matchbox book-shaped with plant engravings and sliding opening

Silver matchbox book-shaped with plant engravings and sliding opening

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver matchbox in the shape of a book with engraved plant motifs surrounding a monogram card and sliding opening. Metal: Silver. Origin: Dutch. Brand: Rotterdam. Weight...

Category

Antique 19th Century European Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Silver

Antique Punch and Judy Book Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case
Antique Punch and Judy Book Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case

Antique Punch and Judy Book Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and enamel Punch and Judy book vesta case; an addition to our range of collectable silver cases. This...

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Personal Diary Repository, Scottish, Brass, Keepsake Case, Victorian
Antique Personal Diary Repository, Scottish, Brass, Keepsake Case, Victorian

Antique Personal Diary Repository, Scottish, Brass, Keepsake Case, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Delightful Scottish craftsmanship with a pleasingly ornate appearance Quality brass with rich golden tones and minimal tarnishing Striking book form with a profuse decorative finish...

Category

Antique 1870s British Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

18th Century Gold Sewing Box with Wax Case, Scissors, Seal
18th Century Gold Sewing Box with Wax Case, Scissors, Seal

18th Century Gold Sewing Box with Wax Case, Scissors, Seal

Located in Paris, FR

In the 18th century, the notion of toiletry essentials or the “Necessaire” is well defined, thanks to Roubo’s work, The Art of Woodwork, published in 1772. We learn from his book tha...

Category

Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

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1970s Italian Parchment Book Box by Aldo Tura
1970s Italian Parchment Book Box by Aldo Tura

1970s Italian Parchment Book Box by Aldo Tura

Unavailable

H 2 in W 8.75 in D 7.75 in

1970s Italian Parchment Book Box by Aldo Tura

By Aldo Tura

Located in New York, NY

1970's Italian parchment book box with pull drawer Aldo Tura.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Decorative Boxes

Frederique Morrel Needlepoint Bonny Book Box M in Handwoven Cotton Tapestry
Frederique Morrel Needlepoint Bonny Book Box M in Handwoven Cotton Tapestry

Frederique Morrel Needlepoint Bonny Book Box M in Handwoven Cotton Tapestry

By Frederique Morrel

Located in New York, NY

The Bonny Book Box M features handwoven cotton tapestry and glass eye details.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tapestry, Cotton, Glass

Maitland Smith Book Box
Maitland Smith Book Box

Maitland Smith Book Box

Unavailable

H 3.25 in W 10 in D 8 in

Maitland Smith Book Box

By Maitland Smith

Located in Chicago, IL

This is a tessellated stone box with brass detailing and a wood interior liner.

Category

Vintage 1970s Philippine Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble, Brass

A Mysterious 18th Century Leather Book Box
A Mysterious 18th Century Leather Book Box

A Mysterious 18th Century Leather Book Box

Unavailable

H 13.75 in W 6 in D 4 in

A Mysterious 18th Century Leather Book Box

Located in San Francisco, CA

The rectangular wood structure covered with a pair of Latin leather book binding.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes

Le Petit Prince Ceramic Box
Le Petit Prince Ceramic Box

Le Petit Prince Ceramic Box

Unavailable

H 2 in W 5 in D 7 in

Le Petit Prince Ceramic Box

Located in New York, NY

This one of a kind piece by Catie Curry, a Brooklyn based ceramicist and interior designer, is part of her Book Box collection. The above listed piece is available for immediate purc...

Category

2010s American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Funky Box in Book Form
Funky Box in Book Form

Funky Box in Book Form

Unavailable

H 14.18 in W 9.85 in D 2.96 in

Funky Box in Book Form

Located in Genova, Liguria

Curious box in book form. Wooden structure covered with white cloth and leather edges.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

Faux Book Form Secret Storage Box
Faux Book Form Secret Storage Box

Faux Book Form Secret Storage Box

Unavailable

H 4.5 in W 11 in D 6.5 in

Faux Book Form Secret Storage Box

By Maitland Smith

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A charming and very necessary lidded storage box of faux book form. The dark pink / mauve and cream color scheme is oh so sweet and feminine that it makes a perfect secret hiding spo...

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Resin

LINE VAUTRIN "The Book" poem box
LINE VAUTRIN "The Book" poem box

LINE VAUTRIN "The Book" poem box

Unavailable

H 1.2 in W 5 in D 3.3 in

LINE VAUTRIN "The Book" poem box

By Line Vautrin

Located in Summerland, CA

A silvered bronze box in the form of a book, inspired by Guillaume Apollinaire's "Alcools-1943".

Category

Vintage 1940s French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

19th c. French leather faux book liquor box
19th c. French leather faux book liquor box

19th c. French leather faux book liquor box

Unavailable

H 12 in W 12.5 in D 10 in

19th c. French leather faux book liquor box

Located in New Orleans, LA

19th century faux book leather liquor box

Category

Antique 19th Century French Boxes

Materials

Leather

1900's Tortoiseshell Box in the shape of a Book
1900's Tortoiseshell Box in the shape of a Book

1900's Tortoiseshell Box in the shape of a Book

Unavailable

H 4.34 in W 2.76 in D 1.19 in

1900's Tortoiseshell Box in the shape of a Book

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Tortoiseshell box in the shape of a small book, with silver hinges and locks.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

SILK LINED STORAGE BOX DISGUISED AS A LEATHER BOUND BOOK
SILK LINED STORAGE BOX DISGUISED AS A LEATHER BOUND BOOK

SILK LINED STORAGE BOX DISGUISED AS A LEATHER BOUND BOOK

Unavailable

H 14 in W 10.25 in D 2.5 in

SILK LINED STORAGE BOX DISGUISED AS A LEATHER BOUND BOOK

Located in San Francisco, CA

A french leather bound box in the form of a book; pine construction with tooled leather and faux painted ends; two ornate pewter clasps ; lined in red silk. good condition ; Age and ...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Boxes

A Charming French Box in the Shape of a Book
A Charming French Box in the Shape of a Book

A Charming French Box in the Shape of a Book

Unavailable

H 10.5 in W 9 in D 4.5 in

A Charming French Box in the Shape of a Book

Located in San Francisco, CA

Covered in hunter green textured paper with multi-colored marbleized “page” edge; tan label reads “Minutes L.Olive 1814”. Two are available. Price is $500 each.

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Antique 19th Century French Boxes

Materials

Paper, Wood

An English Painted Book Form Box Titles including Milton and Poetry
An English Painted Book Form Box Titles including Milton and Poetry

An English Painted Book Form Box Titles including Milton and Poetry

Located in New York, NY

Delightful, clever tromp l'oeil box created to resemble a stack of old books. Illustrated, Antiquities and Collecting magazine, Book Form Furniture, June 2008, p. 39.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Boxes

Period Regency Book Carrier
Period Regency Book Carrier

Period Regency Book Carrier

Unavailable

H 9 in W 17.5 in D 13.5 in

Period Regency Book Carrier

Located in Toronto, ON

Small scale book carrier in rosewood with balustrade form devisions over melon form feet.

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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Book shaped card case with notebook
Book shaped card case with notebook

Book shaped card case with notebook

Unavailable

H 4 in W 2.75 in D 0.38 in

Book shaped card case with notebook

Located in East Geelong, VIC

The front of this book shaped card case features an engraved, thin silver mount on green watered silk in a silver frame. The spine is dark green velvet. The back is a solid piece of ...

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Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Silver and Silver Gilt Book Vinaigrette
Silver and Silver Gilt Book Vinaigrette

Silver and Silver Gilt Book Vinaigrette

Unavailable

H 0.25 in W 0.875 in D 1.1 in

Silver and Silver Gilt Book Vinaigrette

By Thomas Edwards

Located in New York, NY

London, 1834 by Thomas Edwards. A fine vinaigrette in the form of a book. With a lyre, bugle and sheet music in the pierced grill. Vinaigrettes were an essential personal item ...

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Antique 19th Century English George IV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large 18th century leather book conversion
Large 18th century leather book conversion

Large 18th century leather book conversion

Located in Toronto, ON

An 18th century grouping of leather books constructed to form a concealed inner compartment.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Boxes

Frederique Morrel Needlepoint Bonny Book in Handwoven Cotton Tapestry
Frederique Morrel Needlepoint Bonny Book in Handwoven Cotton Tapestry

Frederique Morrel Needlepoint Bonny Book in Handwoven Cotton Tapestry

By Frederique Morrel

Located in New York, NY

The Frederique Morrel Bonny Book features paper bookstacks, handwoven cotton tapestry, and glass eye details.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tapestry, Cotton, Glass

Rare and Sculptural Book by Salvador Dali "Alchimie des Philosophes, " 1975
Rare and Sculptural Book by Salvador Dali "Alchimie des Philosophes, " 1975

Rare and Sculptural Book by Salvador Dali "Alchimie des Philosophes, " 1975

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in Fuveau, Provence

Rare and sculptural book by Salvador Dali "Alchimie des Philosophes" edition Art et Valeurs, Paris, 1975. 275 exemplars were made. Leather and parchment outside, wood inside. Parc...

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Vintage 1970s French Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Parchment Paper, Wood

George IV Silver Vinaigrette "Quill Pen and Book Grille" by William Edwards 1823
George IV Silver Vinaigrette "Quill Pen and Book Grille" by William Edwards 1823

George IV Silver Vinaigrette "Quill Pen and Book Grille" by William Edwards 1823

By William Edwards

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A rare George IV London made silver Vinaigrette of rounded rectangular form with plain reeded decoration to the base, lid and sides. The silver gilt interior with finely pierced and ...

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Antique 1820s English George IV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Georgian Burr Yew Book Matched Blackthorn Oyster Tea Caddy
Georgian Burr Yew Book Matched Blackthorn Oyster Tea Caddy

Georgian Burr Yew Book Matched Blackthorn Oyster Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Burr Yew tea caddy with decorative book matched blackthorn oyster ovals on the top and front, the sides with beautiful figured blackthorns and the back kingwood which match the inter...

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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Tea Caddies

Materials

Yew

Silk Lined Storage Box dDsguised as a Leather bound book
Silk Lined Storage Box dDsguised as a Leather bound book

Silk Lined Storage Box dDsguised as a Leather bound book

Unavailable

H 14 in W 10.25 in D 2.5 in

Silk Lined Storage Box dDsguised as a Leather bound book

Located in San Francisco, CA

A french leather bound box in the form of a book; pine construction with tooled leather and faux painted ends; two ornate pewter clasps ; lined in red silk. good condition ; Age an...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Decorative Objects

THREE DRAWER STORAGE BOX DISGUISED AS A LEATHER BOUND BOOK
THREE DRAWER STORAGE BOX DISGUISED AS A LEATHER BOUND BOOK

THREE DRAWER STORAGE BOX DISGUISED AS A LEATHER BOUND BOOK

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H 12.5 in W 6.5 in D 3.25 in

THREE DRAWER STORAGE BOX DISGUISED AS A LEATHER BOUND BOOK

Located in San Francisco, CA

In wood & tooled leather with 3 small compartments down the spine; faux painted edges; wear and distress to finish and box;
some worm holes

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Decorative Objects

Charming Book Box
Charming Book Box

Charming Book Box

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H 5.5 in W 3.5 in D 1.5 in

Charming Book Box

Located in New York, NY

A Danish mahogany, ebonized and fruitwood book box, circa 1900.

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Antique Early 1900s Danish Boxes

Leather Faux Book Box
Leather Faux Book Box

Leather Faux Book Box

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H 10 in W 17.5 in D 12 in

Leather Faux Book Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

Leather faux book box, large with nice interior.

Category

20th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather

Large Leather Faux Book Box
Large Leather Faux Book Box

Large Leather Faux Book Box

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H 25 in W 15 in D 6 in

Large Leather Faux Book Box

Located in Napa, CA

A large faux book box, nearly a hundred years old. A perfect way to hide secret treasures and ancient texts in the library.

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Boxes

Materials

Metal

19th c. Leather Bound  Book/Box
19th c. Leather Bound  Book/Box

19th c. Leather Bound Book/Box

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H 21.25 in W 20.5 in D 3.5 in

19th c. Leather Bound Book/Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

19th c. Leather Bound Book/Box

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Boxes

Materials

Silver

Vintage 19th Century, Italian Book Boxes
Vintage 19th Century, Italian Book Boxes

Vintage 19th Century, Italian Book Boxes

Located in New Orleans, LA

Set of four vintage 19th century, Italian faux book boxes that open at the cover for ample storage.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Decorative Boxes

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Book Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of book boxes for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique book boxes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and wood. Book boxes have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Book boxes made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Some book boxes are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller book boxes, measuring 1.1 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Book boxes have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Maitland Smith, Aldo Tura and Edward Smith are consistently popular.

How Much are Book Boxes?

Prices for book boxes start at $80 and top out at $10,450 with the average selling for $765.

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.