Victorian Marquetry Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
of the box features two lids with brass turned handles which cover the Tea Caddies the cut sugar bowl
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Tea Caddies
Brass
Victorian Marquetry Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
of the box features two lids with brass turned handles which cover the Tea Caddies the cut sugar bowl
Brass
Humidor by Glynn Lockett with Malachite Map of Russia
By Glyn Lockett
Located in Bagshot, GB
Russian Brown Bear mounted on the top of the box. This is a fantastic opportunity to start collecting
Malachite, Brass
$1,595
H 10.75 in W 22.5 in D 12.75 in
19thC Campaign Style Rosewood with Brass Inlay Stationary Letter Box
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and large rosewood and teak fitted letter writing box with brass inlay. Numerous cubbies
Brass
$3,872Sale Price|20% Off
H 26 in W 40.5 in D 23 in
Rare Dutch Colonial Solid Teak Brass Inlay Strong Box With Padlock & Handles
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
handles and brass padlock hardware. Inside it houses a tray and has side compartments. Brass inlay on the
Brass
$2,750
H 10 in W 13.5 in D 10 in
Antique French Brass Inlay Tantalus Box Cordial Decanter Set Liquor Cabinet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Brass Inlay Tantalus Box Cordial Decanter Set Liquor Cabinet. Item features
Wood
Hand Carved Volk Art Box with Mermaid & Brass Intarsia, Warsaw
Located in Esbjerg, DK
around the beginning of the 20th century has a lot going on. Brass inlay 3 x W for the City of Warsaw, a
Brass
$3,500
H 6 in W 9 in D 6 in
Erhard & Söhne Art Nouveau Jugendstil Jewelry Casque w/ Inlaid Brass Rose Design
Located in Beachwood, OH
-quality brass-inlay boxes and items which represented very unique and noble German Art-Nouveau style at
Brass
Modern Tzedakah Box by Gruss
Located in New York, NY
mother-of-pearl inlay, creating a harmonious blend of materials. This beautifully crafted tzedakah box is
Multi-gemstone, Brass
Medium Betel Nut Box, Maranao, Southern Philippines (Mindanao)
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Medium Betel Nut Box, Maranao, Southern Philippines (Mindanao). Bronze/Brass with bordered silver
Silver, Brass
Wonderful quality antique Victorian inlaid rosewood coal box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Wonderful quality antique Victorian inlaid rosewood coal box, having a quality shaped inlaid top
Brass
$213Sale Price|27% Off
H 0.57 in W 2.25 in D 1.4 in
Antique metal Pill Box inlaid to lid, English Edwardian period
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a small oval shaped antique metal Pill Box with Inlay to the lid and dating to the
Stone, Brass, Bronze
George III Period Inlaid Mahogany Liquor Box or Cellarette
Located in San Francisco, CA
country castle for hunting—this barrel top chest with brass handles on the sides is ready to go. When it
Brass
$4,249 / set
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 19.3 in
Persian Khatam Work Table Box, Hand-Crafted Inlaid Wood, Geometric Design, 1800s
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Stunning Persian Hand-Crafted Hexagonal Inlaid Wood Red Lined Khatam Box, Individual Segments
Brass
$3,084
H 2.37 in W 4.53 in D 3.35 in
Japanese Meiji Period Damascene Box by Ashizuki with Gold and Silver
Located in Newark, England
Japanese Damascene Box by Ashizuki. The Japanese Box of rectangular shape raised upon four shaped feet
Gold, Silver, Brass, Iron
$6,168
H 9.06 in W 18.51 in D 11.42 in
Antique Music Box with Mandarin Automata Bell Strikers by Cuendet, c. 1890
Located in London, GB
A rare, cute, and very entertaining cylinder music box with four bells and two automata strikers
Brass, Steel
$10,281
H 10.63 in W 23.63 in D 12.21 in
Antique Drum Bell & Castanet Music Box with Butterfly Strikers, Paillard, c.1890
By Paillard Frères 1
Located in London, GB
A very attractive antique music box with drum, bells and castanet made by Paillard in St Croix
Brass, Enamel, Steel
$9,253
H 10.63 in W 23.63 in D 12.21 in
Antique 9 Bell Music Box with Summer Garden Strikers by George Bendon, c. 1880
Located in London, GB
A lovely and great sounding antique music box with nine engraved bells and bird, butterfly and
Brass, Steel
$18,000
H 34.75 in W 20.75 in D 17 in
American Federal Walnut One Drawer Patera Inlaid Bottle Box on Stand, VA C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
American Federal walnut hinged bottle box on stand with central oval and corner patera inlays
Brass
Early 20th Century Swedish Burled Birch Wood and Mahogany Tobacco Box
Located in Middleburg, VA
A little poem in wood, this early 20th-century Swedish tobacco box is a quiet testament to the
Metal, Brass
$11,104 / item
H 3.15 in W 16.74 in D 16.74 in
Hand Blown Crystal Glass Chess Set, 3000-5000 Year-Old Solid Bog-Oak Display Box
Located in London, GB
brass inlay. The different coloured checkers are from different aged bog oak. The dark square is older
Brass
George III Bees Wing Satinwood Pembroke Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
square tapered legs with oval patera inlay and with brass box casters, the whole with pleasing mellow
Satinwood
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.