Italian 1970s Hexagonal Trinket Box in Burl-Veneered Wood
Located in Roma, IT
Shaped like a prism, this vintage box is made of mahogany burl–veneered wood on nearly all sides, except for the base—which features a label confirming its Italian manufacture and is...
Velvet, Burl
$3,500
H 1.25 in W 12 in D 4.88 in
Montagnani, Mid Century Brass & Burl Wood Veneer Box, Italy, Circa 1970's
By Montagnani
Located in Chatham, ON
Montagnani (Manufacturer) - Rare Mid-Century Modern brass and burl wood veneer box - diagonal stained pattern to the top panel with blonde wood interior - brown Plexiglas to the inte...
Brass
Burl Wood Jewelry Box with Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
A burl wood box with picture frame/lid, circa mid-20th century.
Glass, Wood, Burl, Velvet
Burl Wood Jewelry Box and Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
A burl wood box with picture frame/lid, circa mid-20th century.
Felt, Glass, Wood, Burl
$480
H 1.4 in W 4 in D 4 in
Italian Octagonal Burl Wood Box With Fruit Wood Inlay, Renaissance Style, 19th C
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century Italian Renaissance style octagonal box with burl wood and veneer fruit wood and dyed wood inlay.
Fruitwood, Burl
$1,295
H 4.9 in W 11.75 in D 8.3 in
Beautiful Jewelry or Collecting Treasure Box Inlaid with Walnut, Burl Walnut
Located in Lisse, NL
Great craftsmanship with a great Patina from the early 1900s inlaid with Wood and other woodtypes. If you are looking for a stylish and truly decorative box to grace your table or d...
Bronze
$520Sale Price|20% Off
H 5 in W 12 in D 8.75 in
Antique Burr Walnut Gentleman's Dressing Box. English. Dated 1865
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful burr walnut gentleman's dressing box or case Fabulous colour and figure in the wood Original patina. Not re-polished Almost complete interior Silver plated topped bottl...
Brass
Mahogany Burl Knife Box Attributed to Theodore Alexander
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Doylestown, PA
Theodore Alexander attributed mahogany knife box. A serpentine hinged lid reveals an open interior. Beautiful box adorned with reticulated brass hardware with side drop handles and...
Mahogany
$760Sale Price|20% Off
H 7 in W 20 in D 11 in
Large Antique Campaign Burr Walnut Writing Box. English. C.1870
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful burr walnut writing box or slope Fabulous colour and figure in the wood Fine brass hardware and ebony stringing Working secret drawers* Replaced leather No Key Free U...
Brass
$600Sale Price|20% Off
H 6.5 in W 17.75 in D 10 in
Large Antique Campaign Burr Walnut Writing Box. English. Dated 1871
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful burr walnut writing box or slope Fabulous colour and figure in the wood Fine brass hardware Expertly restored Original brass topped inkwells Working secret drawers* R...
Brass
Late 18th Century George III English Box
Located in Middleburg, VA
Late 18th Century George III English Box. Veneered in beautifully highly figured burled ash with small inlaid shield shapes. Made in England circa 1790. A beautifully crafted late 1...
Metal
Baroque Casket, around 1760, birch burl and walnut
Located in Münster, DE
Casket Baroque, around 1760, birch burl and walnut, round lid with folding star inlay and pewter thread inlays, original lock and fittings, shellac hand polish Dimensions: Height: 14...
Nutwood, Birch
$750
H 4.75 in W 6 in D 4.5 in
Late 19th Century French Dome-Top Burled Amboyna and Ebony Box with Original Key
Located in Middleburg, VA
An elegant late 19th-century French dome-top box, made circa 1900 and constructed from beautifully burled amboyna wood. Renowned for its striking grain and warm, glowing patina, the ...
Metal, Brass
Wooden box with round grain, 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Features Period: 1970s Material: Wood with pronounced grain veneer Shape: Round with integrated lid Finish: Satin varnish highlighting the natural grain patterns Condition: Good vint...
Wood
$2,450
H 7.5 in W 11 in D 8 in
Mid-19th Century British Empire Burled Yew and Amboyna Travel Jewelry Box
Located in Middleburg, VA
A rare and exquisitely crafted British Empire travel jewelry box, made in England circa 1840. The exterior is richly veneered in burled yew wood and amboyna, prized for their deep fi...
Metal, Silver, Brass
Biedermeier Casket, 1st Half 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Small Biedermeier casket with framed burl veneer panels. With brass side handles and lock with key. The interior is paper-lined and fitted with removable trays, hidden drawers, and ...
Brass
$2,250
H 19.5 in W 19 in D 14.5 in
English William & Mary Period Walnut Oyster Veneered Glove Box on Later Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English William and Mary period inlaid walnut oyster veneered glove box of typical form, the top opening to reveal a later fabric lined surface. Oyster veneer gets its name from t...
Walnut, Burl
Antique English Burl Walnut Box from England, circa 1890
Located in Houston, TX
An unusual antique English burl walnut rectangular box from England, circa 1890. Please notice that the broad expanse of the top has an inlaid border close to the perimeter in a mult...
Walnut
Watch Box in Oak with Oak Burl Lid
Located in Edinburgh, GB
6 Watch box in Scottish oak, with veneered oak burl lid.
Brass
18th Century Burl Walnut Tea Caddy
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Richmond, London
An early 18th century, George I period bombé-shaped tea caddy in dramatically figured burl walnut of a most desirable mellow, honey colour; complete with three tins inside. British o...
Brass
Modern Burl Veneer Covered Dresser Box
Located in Astoria, NY
Modern covered dresser box with burl wood veneer. Measures: 4" H x 9.75" L x 7" D.
Wood, Burl
19th Century, English Regency Burl Wood Veneered Box
Located in Stamford, CT
A handsome and beautifully made English Regency burl wood veneered box. The thick burl veneer covering the four sides and top, as well as interior borders of the lid and base.
Burl
English Burl Wood Veneered Box with Inlaid Borders
Located in Stamford, CT
English desktop box with beautiful burl wood veneer, the top with an exquisite intricate mosaic inlay of various fruit woods.
Fruitwood, Burl
Sold
H 3.94 in W 10.24 in D 13 in
French Burl Walnut Veneer Writing Slope Case, Napoleon III, 19th Century
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful antique writing slope case, from France, late 19th century. The chest is veneered with burr walnut and inlaid with copper edges and mother of pearl inlay. The interior is c...
Burl, Walnut
Art Deco Burr Walnut Veneered Wooden Box, Austria, circa 1920
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Precious burr walnut box from the early Art Deco period in Austria, around 1920. A beautiful shaped wooden box with great looking mirror matched walnut veneer, sealed with a traditio...
Burl
French 19th Century Burl & Inlay Jewelry Box
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French burl mahogany and inlay jewelry box from the 19th century. The top of this rectangular box has an inlaid cartouche of ebony and maple in a gorgeous scrolling pattern which c...
Silk, Wood
Late Biedermeier Box, Walnut and Walnut Burl, Austria circa 1850
Located in Regensburg, DE
Large late Biedermeier box in walnut, hand-made in Austria around 1850. * Veneered in walnut and walnut burl on thick (2.2 cm / 0.87 in) stained beechwood inside. * Interior lined wi...
Brass
Art Nouveau Wooden Box Walnut, Austria, circa 1900
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Dreamlike wooden box from the early Austrian Art Nouveau era, circa 1900. Showing an amazing veneer work with mirror matched walnut wood on top - this decorative box with a removable...
Burl
Art Deco Nutwood Box with Inlay Work, Austria, circa 1920
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Fine burl and nut wood veneer was arranged in a great manner to give this bulbous Art Deco box this unusual look.
Burl, Nutwood
Sold
H 11.25 in W 19 in D 12 in
1815 Biedermeier Austrian Decorative Box with Arched Lid and Burled Walnut
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier decorative box made of burled walnut from the early 19th century with feet. This charming box features a burled walnut body adorned with a crossbanded inlay, ...
Burl, Walnut
Sold
H 5.91 in W 13.39 in D 8.94 in
Biedermeier Box, Mahogany, Burlwood, Oak, Inlays, South Germany circa 1840
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful, high-quality late Biedermeier casket box from southern Germany, circa 1840. Mahogany and (probably walnut) burl wood veneer on oak and maple.
Brass, Iron, Gold Leaf
Walnut Desktop Box
Located in Westwood, NJ
Decorative walnut and burl walnut veneered lidded box with heavily gadrooned mouldings and distressed finish.
Brass
Antique French Cave a Cigares in Exotic Burl Wood, circa 1875
Located in Dallas, TX
This decorative box was made in France, in the late 19th century and was used by cigar smoking enthusiasts as a way to temporarily store, display, and serve cigars to guests. It was ...
Brass
Sold
H 18.5 in W 12.4 in D 8.6 in
19th Century Biedermeier Vanity Table Mirror Nutwood, Austria, circa 1850
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Marvelous 19th century Biedermeier vanity table mirror from the second period in Austria, circa 1850. The lovely vanity mirror was veneered in fine nut wood and burl and shows a glos...
Mirror, Nutwood, Burl
Sold
H 22.05 in W 16.93 in D 12.6 in
Jewel Box Ebony Capodimonte Ceramic, Italy, Second Half of the 1800s
Located in Milano, IT
Inside, three small mahogany drawers veneered with maple burl. The box is decorated with porcelain plates depicting the sleeping Venus and Venus in the mirror with Cupids on the main...
Porcelain, Ebony
19th Century English Dome Top Tea Caddy with Brass Mounts
Located in Hixson, TN
A English Victorian brass mounted burr walnut domed rectangular tea caddy, applied with studded strapwork and escutcheons. The inside has had the dividers removed and a velvet lined ...
Brass
19th Century English Burl Walnut Veneer Inlayed Box
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful antique chest from England. The box is made of softwood, veneered with burr walnut and inlaid with small pieces of mother-of-pearl. The interior has several compartments an...
Wood
19th Century Victorian Cigar Box Burl Walnut Veneer
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful Victorian cigar box made from mahogany and burl walnut veneer. The chest has three drawers and recessed copper handles.
Burl
Sold
H 5.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
19th Century English Regency Burl Wood Veneer Box With Ebonized Ball Feet
Located in Stamford, CT
A handsome and beautifully made English Regency burl wood veneered box. The thick burl veneer covering the four sides and top, resting on four ebonized ball feet .
Ebony, Burl
Italian Burl Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
Box is wood with a burl veneer and velvet lining.
Velvet, Wood, Burl
Italian Burl Wood Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
An Italian burl wood veneer jewelry box with velour interior and brass hardware, circa 20th century, 1960-1970s, Italy.
Brass
Sold
H 5 in W 8.2 in D 6.1 in
Functional and Stylish Burl / Burr Wood Foldable Jewelry Casket with Round Box
Located in Lisse, NL
Clever and perfect condition 'pair' of antique jewelry boxes. The burl or burr walnut that was used to create these two stunning boxes has delivered the most amazing details and pat...
Brass
Large Italian Rectangular Burl Wood Jewelry Box With 4 Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Italian Mid Century Modern Burl Wood Jewelry Box with Brass Hardware, Marked MADE IN ITALY. The drawers are for rings and are split into different smalleer size compartments. This r...
Brass
Sold
H 6.7 in W 9.45 in D 5.2 in
Stunning Mid 1800s Burl Walnut & Brass Desktop / Letters Box Working Lock & Key
Located in Lisse, NL
Top quality and excellent condition antique box for the connoisseurs. Over the years we have had the pleasure of owning and selling some truly beautiful antique boxes and this handcr...
Brass
Sold
H 7.88 in W 10.63 in D 7.88 in
Late 19th Century Cigar Cabinet Case - Napoleon III - Warm Red Burl Veneer
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
The box is veneered with warm red burl wood. A copper emblem in the center of the lid (which can possibly be engraved).
Burl
Sold
H 4.34 in W 8.86 in D 5.52 in
18th Century Italian Baroque Hand Painted Wild Flowers on Burl Wood Tea Caddy
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very pretty 18th Century decorative shaped box, it used to be a tea caddy and is made in wood with burl wood veneer and hand painted decoration.
Wood, Burl, Paint, Paper
Swedish Burr Wood Jewelry Box and Writing
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Fantastic burr root wood writing box with small compartments for ink, writing paper and a hidden one in the top for letters.
Burl
Italian Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
Box is a lacquered wood and burl veneer with an Ultrasuede lining.
Ultrasuede, Wood, Burl
Large Late Regency Burr Elm and Boxwood Strung Work Box
Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
A large late Regency burr elm and boxwood strung work box, the sarcophagus shaped lift-off lid enclosing a void with removable borders, the drawer with a compartmentalized interior.
Burl
Large Antique Campaign Burr Walnut Writing Box. English C.1860
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful burr walnut writing box or slope Fabulous colour and figure in the wood Expertly restored Original ink bottles Working secret drawers Replaced leather
Brass
Large Antique Campaign Burr Walnut Writing Box. English C.1860
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful burr walnut writing box or slope Fabulous colour and figure in the wood Fine brass hardware Expertly restored Working secret drawers Replaced leather No Key
Brass
Large Antique Campaign Burr Walnut Writing Box. English C.1860
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful burr walnut writing box or slope Fabulous colour and figure in the wood Good condition Working secret drawers* Replaced leather With a key Free UK shipping *The draw...
Brass
Sold
H 6.25 in W 15.75 in D 9.25 in
Antique Burr Walnut Writing Box With Secret Drawers. English C.1860
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful burr walnut writing box or slope Fabulous colour and figure in the wood particularly on the top Original patina. Not re-polished Working secret drawers* Original ink bo...
Brass
Noble Art Deco Box with Fine Inlay Work, Austria, circa. 1925
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Noble Art Deco box with fine inlay work coming from Austria, circa 1925. Amazing book-matched burr walnut and nut wood veneer was used in a fantastic way to give this unique bulbous ...
Mahogany, Nutwood, Rosewood, Burl
Late 19th Century Napoleon III Cigar Box
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Antique cigar chest with room for 60 cigars. The chest is veneered with various kinds of wood, mostly burl walnut. On top a brass inlay. The interior has six drawers for cigars, made...
Brass
Small Antique Burr Oak Domed Top Tea Caddy. English C.1830
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
A wonderful Georgian domed top tea caddy. Burr oak. Sometimes called pollard oak Lovely colour of wood Professionally restored and polished Free UK shipping
Oak, Burl
Antique Burr Walnut Gentleman's Cigar Humidor. English C.1830
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful burr walnut cigar humidor Fabulous colour and figure in the wood. With brass trim Original patina. Not re-polished 3 internal cedar lined drawers It has a key but it is...
Brass
1960s Burl wood Veneer and Brass Cigarette Case with Lighter
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is a beautiful, 1960s burl wood veneer and brass cigarette case with built-in lighter. Not monogrammed. Never used.
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Decorative Cigar Box
Located in Charleston, SC
This handsome Napoleon III era (1850-1870) cigar box shows the very Fine craftsmanship of the small boxes during that Period. Rectangular in its shape and resting on an ebonized woo...
Brass
Antique French Wood Jewelry Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The jewelry box also comes with a lock & key in working condition, when open the top reveals a square fully reflective mirror, and the interior storage space is covered in an exotic ...
Brass
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.