Skip to main content

Boxes With Locks

1
to
47
530
291
397
223
165
111
109
87
85
74
70
69
66
49
37
33
29
23
21
19
18
16
15
14
12
12
11
11
11
9
9
8
8
8
8
8
8
8
7
6
4
4
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
38
13
10
10
8
Sort By
Wooden Ship's Case with Brass Locks and Corners and Leather Handle
Located in Marbella, ES
Wooden Ship's Case with Brass Locks and Corners and Leather Handle
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Agresti Il Mio Tempo Ebano Italian Lacquered Modern Wood Watch Storage Box Locks
By Agresti
Located in Dayton, OH
Serious watch collectors only need apply for this last offering from Agresti Firenze. A stunning wooden watch chest, in polished ebony, Il Mio Tempo Ebano offers lockable storage for...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Ebony, Lacquer

Chinese Hardwood Jewelry Box with Mirror, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This Chinese jewelry box dates to the mid-19th century and would have been used by a Qing-dynasty
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Inlaid 'Sunray' Inlaid Tea Caddy Box with Key, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this superbly iconic Art Deco wooden box with an iconic sunray pattern
Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Handcrafted Wedding or Apprentice Chest or Box with Drawer
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This early George the 3rd era and styled handcrafted wooden miniature blanket box is unsigned by
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Steel

Huntley & Palmers Flat Biscuit Box
By Huntley & Palmers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Ancient Luck design Huntley & Palmers flat biscuit box with extravagant faux locks, strapwork
Category

20th Century Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tin

Huntley & Palmers Flat Biscuit Box
Huntley & Palmers Flat Biscuit Box
H 2 in W 6.25 in D 8.25 in
19th Century Chinoiserie Lacquer Sewing Box
Located in Toronto, CA
other small compartments. The workmanship on this box is stunning throughout. Two locks and one key
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Wood, Lacquer

Georgian Military Campaign Mahogany Writing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
when writing or reading. To the right hand side of the box a small brass pin is located which locks the
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Georgian Military Campaign Mahogany Writing Box
Georgian Military Campaign Mahogany Writing Box
Free Shipping
H 7.3 in W 19 in D 11 in
19th Century French Jewellery Box Collection
Located in London, GB
19th Century French Jewellery Box Collection A highly decorative assorted collection of eleven
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Blown Glass

Late 18th Century Scandinavian Metal Bound Box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
3 locks on the front.  Quite likely to have been a box of some importance during it's early life
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Tunbridge Ware Wedge Shaped Stationery Box, c1860
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Tunbridge Ware Wedge Shaped Stationery Box, c1860 Additional Information: Heading: Tunbridge Ware
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Satinwood

Georgian Rare Pair of Inlaid Rosewood Sewing Boxes
Located in Northampton, GB
Rosewood and Mother of Pearl From our Sewing Box collection, we are thrilled to offer this pair of
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British William IV Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Georgian Rare Pair of Inlaid Rosewood Sewing Boxes
Georgian Rare Pair of Inlaid Rosewood Sewing Boxes
Free Shipping
H 4.53 in W 10 in D 7.48 in
Antique Rosewood Jewellery Box with Ornate Brass Inlay and Teal Velvet Interior
Located in Northampton, GB
functional locks on the box. Every aspect of this magnificent piece has been carefully crafted to provide the
Category

Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

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. A small silver round
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Georgian Rosewood Vanity Box
By Howell James & Co.
Located in Northampton, GB
with high quality locks by the famous Bramah lock company of London. The Vanity Box dates to the late
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Georgian Rosewood Vanity Box
Georgian Rosewood Vanity Box
Free Shipping
H 7.09 in W 11.81 in D 8.66 in
huge wooden jewelry or make-up box with oval mirror for the dressing table
Located in Weiningen, CH
huge wooden jewelry or make-up box with oval mirror for the dressing table with drawer and 2 locks
Category

Vintage 1910s German Arts and Crafts Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Oak, Zebra Wood

Antique Mail Carriage Strong Box, English, Oak, Security Chest, Early Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique mail carriage strong box. An English, oak security chest, dating to the early
Category

Antique Early 18th Century British Georgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak

Large Jewellery Box, with a Mirror Inside, Vietnam from the End of 19th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
, with magnificent fish decorations in white and yellow colors. This box locks, the system works. Inside
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Vietnamese Chinese Export Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Mirror, Wood

A 19th Century Brass Bound Mandalay Teak Campaign Dressing Box, Burma Circa 1860
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
These boxes were made for British military officers who were posted in Burma (now Myanmar) & India
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Burmese British Colonial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper, Iron

English Mid 19th Century Brass Bound Mahogany Gun Box on Custom Made Stand
Located in Wells, ME
English mid 19th century brass bound mahogany gun box, now on custom made stand. This mahogany gun
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

A mahogany strong box made for the Ovenden Female Society, Instituted May 1809
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A mahogany strong box made for the Ovenden Female Society, Instituted May 1809, of deep rectangular
Category

Antique Early 1800s English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Cawston 1836 William IV Rare Wood Gentleman Military Campaign Vanity Box
Located in GB
gentleman’s military campaign vanity box 1836 A very collectable and rare piece, the case is rosewood which
Category

Antique 1830s English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Amboyna Vanity Box Joseph Rodgers & Sons
By Joseph Rodgers & Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
Antique Silver Gilt Vanity Box veneered in stunning Amboyna. From our Vanity boxes, we are
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver

Amboyna Vanity Box Joseph Rodgers & Sons
Amboyna Vanity Box Joseph Rodgers & Sons
H 11 in W 14.17 in D 9.05 in
Mid Century Modern Christian Dior Jewelry Box or Suitcase France 1950s
By Christian Dior
Located in Bjuråker, SE
with elegance in the large Dior jewelry Box. A true statement piece for your vanity or room. This
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique Anglo Indian Coromandel Satinwood Lady, SJewellery Sewing Table Box 19ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Nineteenth Century. The rectangular hinged lidded box opening to reveal a large amount of fitted lidded
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Top Quality 19th Century Jewelry, Treasure Box, Cabinet w Drawers & Mirror Doors
Located in Lisse, NL
right door and two sliding brass 'locks' in the inside of the left door. This box opens and closes
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass, Bronze

3 Antique Silver Money Boxes, Piggy Banks, Austria-Hungary & Germany, 19th Cent.
Located in Vienna, AT
Three silver money boxes in the shape of a tankard, handle, hinged lid, all boxes with locks, 1 key
Category

Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

HERMES leather Travel Case Circa 1989
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Vintage HERMES Leather suitcase, with brass locks, cotton interior with leather straps. Leather
Category

Late 20th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather

A Fine 17th C. William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, Circa 1690
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
box is fit for the most discerning of collectors. The large gilt brass shield-shaped clasp opens on
Category

Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Decorative Boxes

Materials

Kingwood, Oak

French Antique Leather Traveling Trunk
Located in Austin, TX
Traveling trunk, French, made with a patinated leather. This piece features three brass locks and
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

French Antique Leather Traveling Trunk
French Antique Leather Traveling Trunk
H 16.75 in W 18 in D 18 in
19th century Victorian burr walnut desk top writing slope
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
. All secured by original lock and key.  Locks stamped hapt and son of London. Obvious signs of use to
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Rare and Beautiful Miniature Chest of Drawers from the Early 18th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
in Walnut with key-plate in brass. All the drawers in the dresser with original locks and with
Category

Antique Early 18th Century European Baroque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

17th C. Diminutive William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, C. 1690
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
in knife cut oysters of kingwood, this box is fit for the most discerning of collectors. The large
Category

Antique 17th Century British William and Mary Decorative Boxes

Materials

Kingwood

Art Deco Silver, Risqué Nude Enamel Cigarette or Card Case Padgett & Braham
By Padgett & Braham Ltd
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
blue sun lit sea in the background, she has long flowing locks of ginger in the Pre-Raphaelite style
Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate, Enamel

Mid Century Modern Vintage Brown Leather Case Austria, circa 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage hat case from leather 1950s, Austria. One snap-lock and two locks with a
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather

Antique French Marquetry and Ormolu Stationary Casket . 19th Century
Located in London, GB
fully working locks and is complete with its original key. This is a highly decorative casket which
Category

Antique 1860s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1900 FRENCH CIGAR BOX MODELLED AS A PAGODA TOP CHiNESE SHOP
Located in GB
antique original circa 1880-1900 French made Pagoda top Chinese shop cigar box A very good looking and
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Late Victorian Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of George 111 Inlaid Mahogany Knife Boxes
Located in Montreal, QC
bottle storage. They retain their original locks.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British George III Knife Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Pair of English George III Period Antique Mahogany Boxes circa 1780
Located in Shippensburg, PA
GEORGE III FLAMED MAHOGANY SERPENTINE BOXES ON ANIMAL FEET England, circa 1780 the cutlery divider
Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Knife Boxes

Materials

Brass

Set of 30s/40s bank safes in steel and brass
Located in Lyon, FR
outside and blue on the inside (original paint). Brass locks and keys. Security system needs resetting but
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Shadow Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set of 30s/40s bank safes in steel and brass
Set of 30s/40s bank safes in steel and brass
H 16.54 in W 15.75 in D 3.55 in
Elegant vintage tortoiseshell resin suitcases, 19th century.
Located in Cesena, FC
different shapes, rectangular and octagonal. The suitcases are equipped with key locks and elegant, durable
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal

Victorian Necessaire De Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
, behind which important documents can be concealed. Desirable Bramah locks secure the entire necessaire
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Victorian Necessaire De Voyage
Victorian Necessaire De Voyage
H 7.75 in W 14 in D 10.25 in
19th Century French Empire Miniature Commode
Located in Winter Park, FL
of burl of walnut veneer with oak and pine as secondary woods. Working locks with one key. French
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Jewelry Boxes

Antique English Regency Miniature Apprentice Chest Drawers Flame Mahogany 19Ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
figuring, with no losses anywhere, all drawers inclusive of individual locks which pull out smoothly, one
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

18th Century French Louis XVI Marquetry Secretaire or Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
. Polished bronze hardware with ring pulls and decorative escutcheons, two working locks and two keys. All
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

StrawMarquetry Humidor
Located in ARSAC, FR
Humidor / Cigar box Meticulously handcrafted, it is made entirely of solid Lebanese cedar wood
Category

2010s French Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Straw, Cedar

StrawMarquetry Humidor
StrawMarquetry Humidor
Free Shipping
H 5.12 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in
Humidor StrawMarquetry Ribbons
Located in ARSAC, FR
Humidor Ribbons Humidor / Cigar box Meticulously handcrafted, it is made entirely of solid
Category

2010s French Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Straw, Cedar

Humidor StrawMarquetry Ribbons
Humidor StrawMarquetry Ribbons
Free Shipping
H 5.12 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in
Swiss Black Forest Novelty Anvil Tobacco Jar Smokers Compendium
By Black Forest
Located in Newark, England
With Secret Compartments & Locks Cigar Cutter & Vesta Case From our Black Forest collection, we
Category

Antique Early 1900s Swiss Jugendstil Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique Victorian Brass Bound Oak Cigar Humidor 19th Century
Located in London, GB
date. The rectangular box features a lift out tray and adjustable divisions with sunken handles to the
Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Oak, Cedar

Elie Bleu Cigar Humidor for 200 Cigars, Hong Kong, 1997 and S.T. Dupont Lighter
Located in New York, NY
of storage Measurements: 400 x 300 x 140 mm 15.74 x 11.81 x 5.5 inches Locks up with a key.
Category

20th Century French Boxes and Cases

Large Set of 1920s Yale Mortice Locks with Plates
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a FABULOUS Large Set of 1920s Yale Mortice Locks with Plates. AMAZINGLY complete set
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass, Enamel

14K Yellow Gold & 0.80ct Diamond Half Hoop Earrings, English Locks, 22mm long.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
secured with English locks for added peace of mind, with pins stamped 14K Total item's weight: 4.2gr
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Industrial filing cabinet in wood with 30 original cardboard storage boxes
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1920s / filing cabinet / wood and mint site panels, cardboard boxes / mid-century
Category

Vintage 1920s Belgian Industrial Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Victorian Apothecary Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Apothecary Box. The Apothecary Box of square form made from solid Mahogany with two flush mounted handles one
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Victorian Apothecary Box
Victorian Apothecary Box
Free Shipping
H 7.48 in W 9.06 in D 4.33 in
Fine Sheraton Revival Satinwood Inlaid Carlton House Desk. with Letter Boxes, Ci
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Sheraton Revival Satinwood inlaid Carlton House desk. with Letter boxes. circa 1880s
Category

Antique 1880s English Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Victorian Burr Walnut Decanter Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Walnut Decanter Box. The Decanter Box of rectangular form veneered in Burr Walnut with a domed lid, brass
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Barware

Materials

Brass

Victorian Burr Walnut Decanter Box
Victorian Burr Walnut Decanter Box
Free Shipping
H 28 in W 39 in D 24 in
19th Century Wooden Fake Book Boxes
Located in London, GB
19th Century Wooden Fake Book Boxes A fine example of late 19th Century hand crafted pine fake
Category

Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Books

Materials

Pine

Industrial Era Post Office Box Tower
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A tall narrow oak tower fitted with 14 boxes with metal plaques on the doors and monogram US, each
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Industrial Era Post Office Box Tower
Industrial Era Post Office Box Tower
H 47.25 in W 9.5 in D 11 in
Beautiful Regency Coromandel Writing Box c. 1830
Located in Heathfield, GB
writing slope is solid mahogany and it locks into the top of the box with small brass slide bolts. With
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Louise Nevelson Style Dimensional Signed Wood Box Sculpture
Located in North Miami, FL
. As you can see from the photos it folds up like a small suitcase or small box with pretend locks and
Category

1990s American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

  • 1
  • ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Boxes With Locks", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Boxes With Locks For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of boxes with locks is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct boxes with locks — often made from wood, metal and mahogany — can elevate any home. Find 615 antique and vintage boxes with locks at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 17 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of boxes with locks available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of boxes with locks to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Georgian and Art Deco boxes with locks are of considerable interest. Boxes with locks have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Louis Vuitton, Leighton Hall Furniture and Asprey International Limited are consistently popular.

How Much are Boxes With Locks?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,722, while they’re typically $30 on the low end and $400,000 highest priced.
Questions About Boxes With Locks
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A lock box shouldn't cost too much. Anything more than $40 is considered expensive. On average, a good quality lock box costs around $25.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A heart lock — or heart locket pendant — sends a message of unconditional love or is seen as a symbol of surrendering to love. They are perfect to wear as a necklace pendant or can be added as a charm on a bracelet. Heart locket charms are often made of silver or gold and are sometimes studded with diamonds or other precious stones. Shop a collection of vintage and modern heart locket charms and pendants from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    The lock on a Hermès bag is to prevent anyone other than the owner from getting inside. You can use the lock to secure the closure on the handbag so that it can only be opened with one of the keys provided by Hermès. Shop a collection of Hermès bags on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    The Tiffany Lock bracelet works with a swiveling mechanism. To open it, find the small indentation on the bracelet and grip the piece on either side. Pull outward in both directions to swivel the bracelet open. Slip on the bracelet, pull at the notch again and slide the two ends together. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of Tiffany bracelets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The lock on a necklace is called a fastener. One of the most well-known types is the lobster clasp, which has a curved shape and a hinged jaw that snaps in place to keep a necklace secure. Another common variety is the C clasp, which is a round fastener with a prong that you slide to open and shut the closure. Find a wide range of necklaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, not all Hermès bags come with a lock and key, however, there are many styles of Hermès handbags that come with a lock and key. All Hermès Kelly and Birkins come with a lock and key that can also be used as a way to verify the authenticity of the handbag. Each lock will have the logo engraved on the bottom, as well as a serial number that should match the engraving on the key. Shop a selection of Hermès handbags on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, a Hermès Kelly comes with a lock and key. The lock and key can be used as another method of authentication as the hardware should perfectly match the Kelly handbag as well as be debossed with matching numerical codes. Shop a variety of authenticated Hermès Kelly handbags on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Saint Laurent briefcase locks are made of solid brass. They are functional as long as you still have the key that goes with them. Shop a collection of iconic vintage and contemporary Saint Laurent bags on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A butterfly box is a nesting box built for butterflies to have shelter during nasty weather. These boxes are usually made of wood and have multiple vertical openings for butterflies to enter. These boxes will not only add up the beauty of your garden but also will help the population of butterflies to sustain. Shop a range of butterfly boxes from top sellers and makers around the world on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Battersea box is part of the wider umbrella of Battersea enamelware, a kind of painted enamelware produced in England in the mid-18th century. Considered to be of incredibly high quality, pristine examples of this enamelware are highly sought after by collectors. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of expertly-vetted Battersea enamelware from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A pantry box was used commonly in the 19th century to store dry items like sugar, cereals, and spices in the pantry. It is now primarily utilized as a decorative object. It was quite popular since it had handles and could be used to transport products to and from the market. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary pantry boxes from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    A needlework box, or sewing box, is a storage box that has bins and compartments designed specifically for holding needles, threads and other accessories for sewing and needlepoint. Many manufacturers produce them out of wood, but some are fabric or plastic. Shop a selection of sewing boxes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A drawing box is set which has a collection of various instruments required for drawing purposes. It comes in various sizes based on the number of instruments packed. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of drawing boxes ranging from the 1930s to 20th century.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A filigree box likely refers to a jewelry box that features a decoratively embellished exterior owing to intricate metalwork called filigree. This type of metalwork sees threaded metal and beads woven together or separately to form elaborate patterns and motifs. Find a collection of antique and vintage filigree boxes on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Vanity boxes are small ornately decorated boxes used to hold a woman's grooming essentials, such as a powder puff and a mirror. Although initially designed for travel, they are usually placed on a vanity table or dresser in modern homes. Find a selection of antique and vintage vanity boxes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Cloisonné is an ancient metalworking technique that creates a decorative design with enamels by the use of wire and metal strips. A Cloisonné box would be decorated in this process and used to store items like jewelry or other trinkets. Shop a collection of Cloisonné boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A coffer box is a wooden box that is covered in leather, studded nails, and has carrying handles on the side. It was used in the Middle ages to carry clothes, valuables, and other goods. Find a collection of antique and vintage wooden furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A vinaigrette box is a small metal container (usually silver) with a perforated top. People typically keep strong-smelling substances like vinegar in vinaigrette boxes. They were popular in the 18th century.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Camphor boxes are storage boxes traditionally used to transport precious items like silk, porcelain and tea from China to Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries. Camphor wood served as the material for these highly decorative boxes because it was durable and naturally repellent to moths and other pests. Find a selection of camphor boxes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A bentwood box is a traditionally crafted style of a box from a single piece of wood that has been steamed and bent to form a box. Three of its four corners are bent at a 90-degree angle, with the fourth corner pinned, stitched, or glued in place. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary bentwood boxes from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.