Mid-Century Chinese Wooden Scenic Design Carved Hinge Top Box
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-century Chinese carved wooden box featuring an elaborate scenic design with a hinged top and brass closure hardware. (Stamped HUNG HOP CHEST CO. HONG KONG).
Metal, Brass
Chinese Etched Brass Box with Carved Jade Inset Top, Circa 1900
Located in Stamford, CT
A very elegant overall design. Wood interior, likely camphor. Beautiful example of a Chinese export box of the turn of the 20th century.
Jade, Brass
Contemporary Hand Carved Cream Lacquer Cloud Box by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round Carved Cloud Design Box Cream Lacquer Hand Carved Wood Base Limited Edition Inclusions Vary Unique and one of a kind Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynast...
Wood, Lacquer
French Art Deco sewing box in sculpted wood, ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This charming sewing box was crafted in France around 1900, blending early Art Deco geometry with the warmth of traditional craftsmanship. Made of solid wood, it features diamond‑sha...
Fabric, Wood
Antique French Art Nouveau Carved Wooden Box with Cherry Decor ca. 1900
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite Art Nouveau wooden box features a beautifully carved cherry motif on its lid, capturing the organic elegance typical of the early 20th century.
Wood
$318Sale Price|20% Off
Round carved wooden box with its key - Beethoven profile medallion - 19th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Louis XVI style carved wooden jewelry treasure box. The wood is carved in relief with foliage decoration all around, and the profile of Beethoven is very nicely and finely carved on ...
Wood
Antique American Tramp Art Carved Box, Early 20th Century Folk Art
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Folk Art Tramp Art Carved Box, probably Late 19th/Early 20th Century.
Velvet, Wood
Hand-Carved Burl Jewelry Box by Michael Elkan, American Craftsman
By Michael Elkan
Located in Hudson, NY
This is the grandfather of Michael Elkan boxes. Retaining it's original surface and the rarely seen or found interior boxes of which this group is intact. All made from the same bloc...
Wood, Burl
Set of Chinese Red Lacquered Wedding Presentation Boxes, Carved, Parcel Gilt
Located in Doylestown, PA
Near pair set of large Chinese carved and embossed red lacquered wooden rectangular presentation boxes with gilt decoration, circa 1910.
Wood, Lacquer
Mid Century Decorative Carved Dome Top Valuables Box
Located in Incline Village, NV
Resting on four paw feet and opening via two rear butterfly hinges, this attractive carved dome top box features on the top, an oval highly carved applique cartouche, monogrammed w...
Wood
Peruvian Nazca Textile Exotic Wood Box
Located in New York, NY
Peruvian exotic wood box with nickel framed ancient Nazca textile top.
Nickel
Antique African Moroccan Tribal Carved Wood Flask 19th C.
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique North African Moroccan tribal wood flask. Rare late 19th century powder flask box from the Rif, Northern Morocco with a drum-shaped body hand carved wood with ethnic motifs, ...
Brass, Bronze
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. Florence, Italy circa 1890's. This lovely small box is decorated with w...
Fruitwood, Burl
A Swiss Carved Black Forest Linden Wood Tobacco Box
Located in London, GB
A Swiss Carved Black Forest Linden Wood Tobacco Box Modelled as an owl probably by one of the Ruef brothers who specialised in carving owls.
Wood
Oriental Carved Camphor Wood Chest, Jewellery Casket
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Oriental carved camphor wood chest, jewellery casket. This beautiful carved chest is made from camphor wood, for those of you who do not know camphor wood it is a hard wood which ...
Wood
17th Antique Aragonese Carved Wooden Box with Geometric Inlays
Located in Marbella, ES
Magnificent antique hand-carved wooden chest, decorated with intricate geometric motifs and inlays in light tones that contrast with the dark background. The design features stars, d...
Wood
Late Qing Dynasty Wedding Box with Carved Handle, Animals and Foliage Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty period wedding box from the early 20th century, this piece exudes charm with its traditional design and intricate carvings. The box features an appealing hexagona...
Wood
Moorish Islamic Mughal Raj Decorative Vizagapatam Carved Bone Jewelry Box India
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Decorative Mughal Raj Vizagapatam Carved Veneered Bone Jewelry Rectangular shape Box.
Bone, Wood
Rustic Indian 19th Century Treasure Box with Carved Rosettes and Small Feet
Located in Yonkers, NY
A rustic Indian antique wooden treasure box from the 19th century, with iron braces, carved rosettes and petite feet. Created in India during the 19th century, this wooden box featur...
Iron
19th Century Burl Wood Box With Fruit Wood And Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century folk art box, with burl wood veneer and mother of pearl and fruit wood inlay. The surface decorated with geometric, diamond and star motifs. The raised top with a banded...
Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood, Burl
20th Century Belgian Hand-Carved Wooden Box with Floral Motifs
Located in High Point, NC
This charming 20th century Belgian carved wooden box showcases traditional craftsmanship and decorative floral detailing.
Wood
Antique Brown Wood Repoussé Chased Engraved Silver Stamp Box Case Dogs
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Brown Wood Repoussé Chased Engraved Silver Stamp Box Case Dogs Continental Wood, metal c. 1900 Dimensions: H x W x D: 4.5cm x 10cm x 5.5cm Crafted around 1900, this antiq...
Metal, Silver
19th Century Hand-Carved Folk Art Box with Inlaid Hearts, 1880
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century American folk art box with decorated with inlaid hearts, diamonds, triangles and shields. Possibly sailor made, this sweet little box was likely a valentine or keepsake ...
Wood
Well Carved French Oak Coffret Jewel Box, Circa 1890
Located in Dallas, TX
A well-carved French oak coffret jewelry box, dating to circa 1890.
Textile, Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Oak
Rajasthani Carved Box Made from 19th Century Blue Parts
Located in Dallas, TX
This sturdy box is slightly waxy to the touch. Giving light to the olden way of preserving carved wood.
Wood
$380Sale Price|20% Off
Large Antique Carved Painted Collectibles Box with Lions
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Antique carved wood painted box featuring two lions. This rectangular box features a hinged lid made of iron.
Metal
$750Sale Price|40% Off
Georgian Carved Wood Shoe Souvenir Snuff Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
In the 19th century, boots and shoes were symbols of good luck. So, it was only natural that trinkets and personal objects should take the form of footwear. This snuffbox, dating to ...
Studio Free Edge Burl Wood Jewelry, Trinket or Decorative Box
By Wharton Esherick, George Nakashima, Sam Maloof
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Studio Free Edge Burl Wood Jewelry, Trinket or Decorative Box In the manner of Esherick, Nakashima or Maloof, a 1960s lidded, carved and polished burl wood jewelry, decorative or tri...
Burl
ANTIQUE CiRCA 1900 CHINESE KUT HING PEWTER & WOOD CARVED DRAGON JEWELLERY BOX
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite Kut Hing Chinese Pewter & Mahogany carved and embossed jewellery trinket box A good look...
Pewter
ANTIQUE CiRCA 1880 BURMESE HAND CARVED SEWING BOX WITH THE ORIGINAL CONTENTS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning original circa 1880 Burmese hand carved sewing box with the original contents Ple...
Wood
ANTIQUE CIRCA 1920 CHiNESE KUT HING PEWTER & WOOD CARVED DRAGON JEWELLERY BOX
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite Circa 1920 Kut Hing Chinese Pewter & Mahogany carved and embossed jewellery trinket box ...
Pewter
Antique Indian Mughal Wood Dowry Chest with Carved Patterns, 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century Mughal dowry chest with carved patterns from India. This chest wooden chest with a slanted top strengthened by metal hardware reinforcements. The front displays lightl...
Wood
Handcrafted Moroccan Bone Inlaid Hexagonal Wood Trinket Box, 1960s
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
1960s Handcrafted Bone Inlaid Trinket Moroccan Wood Trinket Box. Handmade artisanal mid century inlaid trinket decorative lidded Moroccan box. This hexagonal shaped decorative box ha...
Bone, Fruitwood
Antique French Flour Box Fariniere Hand Carved Fish Design 19th Century
Located in Norman, OK
Antique Late 19th Century French Hand Carved Flour Box Fariniere with a Sliding Front Door Panel that features 3 Carved Fish hanging from a French Carved Ribbon Sitting on 4 Carved A...
Wood
Rare 2 tier Swiss 19th century Black Forest Jewelry box hand carved Fox & bird.
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
This incredibly rare two-tier Swiss Black Forest jewelry box is fully hand-carved from a single block of wood, making it a true masterpiece.
Velvet, Wood
$2,208Sale Price|20% Off
Carved Miniature Egyptian Pharaoh Amenhotep III Throne Jewelry Box
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A carved miniature chair featuring a portrait of Amenhotep III who was also known as Amenhotep the Magnificent, the 9th Pharaoh of Egypt. His reign was a period of unprecedented pros...
Wood
19th Century Chinese Hand Carved Meal Delivery and Lunch Box
Located in Pomona, CA
This Antique lacquered lunch box from Shan Xi, China has over 140 years history and still maintained very good condition. There are some traditional carving works on the two sides ha...
Wood
Tuareg Box, Intricately Carved, Leather Covered Box in Hand Dyed Brown
Located in Chicago, IL
This Tuareg leather box is a finely handcrafted storage chest rooted in the rich artistic traditions of the Sahara, particularly those of Mali. Created by a Malian artisan now based ...
Leather, Wood
Carved Bone or Resin Lidded Box with Wooden interior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderfully creative box. We cannot tell if it is bone or cast resin, but it is wonderful nonetheless. A very nice design and an intriguing piece ready for the cocktail table, de...
Bone, Resin, Wood
Tuareg Box, Intricately Carved, Leather Covered Box in Hand Dyed Brown
Located in Chicago, IL
This Tuareg leather box is a finely handcrafted storage chest rooted in the rich artistic traditions of the Sahara, particularly those of Mali. Created by a Malian artisan now based ...
Leather, Wood
French Art Deco Box Black Lacquer Carved Jade Stone, 1930
Located in Paris, IDF
Unique French Art Deco Jewellery box from the 1930s. This black lacquered wood box features a beautifully carved dark green Jade stone on its cover, representing a scene with a panth...
Jade
Antique Folk Art Box with Carved and Painted Cottage Scenes
Located in Atlanta, GA
Incredible Folk Art hand-carved and painted box with a charming cottage with tiled roof on the hinged lid. Three sides feature scenes of trees behind white fences and the box is rais...
Velvet, Wood, Paint
Cute Black Forest Carved Wood Bear Match Box Holder with Ashtray Brienz
By Brienz Switzerland, Black Forest
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Ths antique German or Swiss bear figurine is a really lovely item and a remarkable piece of craftsmanship regarding its fine carving, dating back to approximately 1880. Carved from...
Wood
19th Century Pair of Carved Relief Limewood Shadow Boxes
Located in London, GB
A pair of carved limewood shadow boxes Finely carved in high relief, and depicting two famous scenes of an eagle attacking a man, and a poacher being shot, housed within rectangul...
Wood
Large Italian Florentine Gilded Wood Decorative Box with Acanthus Motif, c. 1950
Located in Honolulu, HI
Distinguished by its generous dimensions (30 cm wide), this box is hand-carved from wood and finished using classic Florentine gilding techniques.
Boxwood
$200Sale Price|20% Off
Small Bonewood Hand-Carved Box with Lid by Richard Thoday
Located in San Diego, CA
Finely crafted small bonewood hand-carved box with lid by Richard Thoday, circa 1970s.
Wood
Oval jewelry box carved walnut swiss 19th century Black forest
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
This exceptional 19th-century Black Forest jewelry box from Switzerland is a true work of art, featuring a rare oval shape. Nearly 150 years old, the walnut wood has developed a beau...
Velvet, Wood
Italian Rococo Style Carved Mahogany Table Box
Located in Germantown, MD
A Hand-carved Magogany Table Box / tea caddy chest, Jewelry Chest or Trinket chest stylized with Chippendale Rococo influences.
Wood, Mahogany
Art Deco Jewelry Box or Cigar Box, Decorative Engraved Wooden Box, France 1930s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Art Deco Jewelry Box or Cigar Box, Decorative Engraved Wooden Box, France 1930s Elegant wooden decorative box finely carved with intricate geometric decoration. Beautifully crafted...
Wood, Fruitwood
Swiss Black Forest Hand-Carved Jewelry Box
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Swiss Black Forest jewelry box with key. Floral motif and finials with oak leaf carvings on front, back and sides accented with geometrics. Opens with two swing out drawers and lower...
Wood
Pair of 20th Century Jewelry Boxes with Carved Soapstone Dragonflies, Vietnam
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of mid-20th century wood jewelry boxes with carved soapstone dragonflies, Vietnam By: unknown Material: soapstone, stone, wood Technique: carved, hand-carved, hand-crafted Dime...
Stone, Soapstone
19th Century Hand Carved Black Forest Wood Cigar Box
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century hand carved Black Forest wood cigar box humidor house.
Birch, Oak, Pine, Spruce
Stunning Original Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Wood Cigar Box Humidor House
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this rather lovely antique original circa 1880 Black Forest Wood musical Cigar box Humidor with built in music box A very good looking and well ...
Wood
French Arts & Crafts Period Tramp Art Carved Walnut & Velvet Upholstered Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
Carved in the Tramp Art style with precise designs and raised velvet centers, the hinged top opening to a paper lined interior, raised on small carved feet
Wood
A 1930's French Gilt Lacquered Wood Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Platinum Painted Box
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
A 1930's French Gilt Lacquered Wood Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Platinum Painted Box, Attributed to Jansen.
Wood
Large Early 19th Century Antique Hand Carved Wooden Mughal Decorative Box
By Rajhastani
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Keywords: Indo-Persian box, Mughal carved box, antique sandalwood box, Maharajah box, Indian carved wood casket, Islamic art, Mughal decorative arts, Persian craftsmanship, Moorish d...
Wood
19thC Antique Folk Art Treenware Carved Turned Wood Tea Caddy Box Handpainted
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This striking antique 19th-century treenware tea caddy is a beautiful example of folk art craftsmanship. Skillfully hand-carved and turned from wood, this charming caddy features a r...
Wood
Hand Carved Organic Log Form Dresser Box
Located in Ferndale, MI
Hand Carved Organic Log Form Dresser Box
Wood
Antique Spanish Desk Chest, Carved Solid Wood, Baroque Style, 1930
Located in Marbella, ES
An exceptional antique writing chest crafted from solid wood, richly decorated with fine engravings and geometric motifs in the Spanish folk tradition. The hinged lid reveals an elab...
Wood
Small Decorative Green Stone and Carved Trinket Box with Lid singed "Allard"
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Small Decorative Green Stone and Carved Trinket Box with Lid signed "Allard" / 3 3/4" dia x 3" tall " a treasure box for all your treasures"
Stone
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.