French Glass and Ormolu Wedding Casket, circa 1860
Located in Vienna, AT
Glass and ormolu-mounted octagonal casket. Made in France in the 1860s. Perfect original condition
Antique 1860s French Decorative Boxes
Ormolu
French Glass and Ormolu Wedding Casket, circa 1860
Located in Vienna, AT
Glass and ormolu-mounted octagonal casket. Made in France in the 1860s. Perfect original condition
Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Sevres Style Porcelain Casket
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very decorative late 19th century French Sevres style porcelain, hand painted casket. Having a
Porcelain
$3,502
H 4.3 in W 4.5 in D 2.7 in
Georgian Silver Tea Caddy Tableware Empire Sterling Silver Box Empire Casket
By Towle Silversmiths, Gorham CO., Barbour Silver Co., Charles Nicolas Odiot, Hester Bateman
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Antique Sterling Silver tea caddy / box Style Georgian, French Empire, Napoleonic, Dutch A
Silver
A Regency tooled and gathered leather casket, c.1820
Located in Reepham, GB
Made to hold jewellery and for work and writing effects, this casket is of tooled and gathered
Leather
Antique Italian Sorrento Ware Olive Wood Casket 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Italian Sorrento Ware Olive wood and marquetry casket Circa 1840 in date. The
Wood
$2,850
H 2.35 in W 4.25 in D 2.75 in
19th Century Imperial Russian Malachite Casket with Tufted Silk Interior
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
interior. Both the lid and base are deeply tufted, landing the casket a refined jewel-box quality. The
Malachite, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century Indian Madras Solid Silver Casket c.1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Indian Madras solid silver casket. Richly decorated throughout with dense
Silver
$688
H 4.34 in W 6.7 in D 4.73 in
Napoleon III Perfume Casket – French – Crystal Perfume Bottles – Brass Inlay
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
This elegant Napoleon III period French perfume casket dates from the second half of the 19th
Brass
Large French Gilt Bronze and Malachite Casket, circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
With molded engraved strapwork with cabochons of malachite. one malachite cabochon cracked. Velvet interior. Signed A. Klein Paris
Malachite, Bronze
Large German Porcelain Bombe-Form Casket, circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
Reserves painted with figures in landscapes alternating with floral reserves, edged in gilded scrolls, the interior with full blown floral decoration.
Porcelain
19th Century black forest walnut casket
Located in Martlesham, GB
A good quality 19th Century black forest walnut casket, having wonderful crisp carving throughout
Walnut
Viceregal Chiseled Silver Casket, Decorated with Organic Motifs
Located in Mexico City, MX
This incredible piece is made of silver embossed in the form of floral ornaments. These pieces belonged to prominent members of the nobility. In addition to their shape and possible...
Silver
17th Century, Alabaster and Ebonised Wood Casket Malines Coffer
Located in Dallas, TX
A 17th century Malines alabaster and ebonised wood coffer or casket with engraved inset panels
Alabaster
$1,038 / set
H 1.75 in W 3.75 in D 3.25 in
Antique Victorian Casket Tortoiseshell Trinket Jewellery Regency Grand Tour 1840
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning Example of two Trinket or Jewelry Boxes of small proportions, both made during the first
Silver
Louis XIV Fruitwood Casket, Attributed to César Bagard
By Cesar Bagard
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Carved overall with arabesques and scrolls, the lid centering a crowned armorial. César Bagard was born in Nancy in 1620. Most of the work known to have been carved by him was comp...
Metal
Swedish Grace Pewter casket by Thorild Knutsson, 1940s, Sweden
By Thorild Knutsson
Located in Værløse, DK
Swedish Grace Pewter Box designed by Thorild Knutsson circa 1940. An elegant piece for a beautiful
Pewter
French 19th Century Silver Plated Casket
Located in London, GB
The whole casket is richly decorated. Standing on lions paw feet adorned with baroque motifs the
Silver Plate
$1,715
H 8.27 in W 11.82 in D 8.67 in
Antique French Marquetry and Ormolu Stationary Casket . 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique French Gonçalo Alves marquetry and ormolu mounted casket, circa 1860 in
Ormolu
Art Nouveau casket with a portrait of a lady
Located in Hamburg, DE
Introducing our exquisite Small Rectangular Box, a beautiful relic from the turn of the 20th
Glass, Bakelite, Wood, Paper
$17,213
H 7.88 in W 12.41 in D 6.89 in
Embriachi Wedding Casket with the Story of Susanna, Italy, 15th century
Located in Gorssel, GE
Embriachi Wedding Casket with Scenes from the Story of Susanna and the Elders, Northern Italy
Bone
A Rare Carved and Metal Mounted Casket with Remnants of ‘Pastiglia’
Located in London, GB
A Rare Carved and Metal Mounted Casket with Remnants of ‘Pastiglia’ Decoration retaining the
Iron
$1,845
H 5 in W 8.75 in D 3.5 in
Antique French Bronze Ormolu Interior Lined Casket With Wedgewood Inserts
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
interior fitted jewelry casket with Wedgewood plaque inserts is made of the highest quality and is super
Bronze, Ormolu
$921Sale Price|20% Off
H 4.73 in W 12.01 in D 8.86 in
Art Nouveau Casket, Walnut Wood, Polished Finish, Germany, Circa 1900
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful box / casket from the Art Nouveau period, made of walnut veneer and solid wood. In very
Walnut
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Jewellery Casket (1893)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique piece will have originated as a freedom casket, however by virtue of its size this versatile box
Sterling Silver
Charles II Needlework Casket, Second Half of the 17th Century
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of an English needlework casket from the Charles II period (1660-1685), with silk
Brass, Iron
$130,376
H 26.78 in W 36.23 in D 20.48 in
Antique Gilt Bronze and Malachite Casket by Monbro Fils Ainé
By Monbro Ainé 1
Located in London, GB
Antique gilt bronze and malachite casket by Monbro Fils Ainé French, mid 19th Century Measures
Malachite, Ormolu
$667Sale Price|25% Off
H 3.15 in W 7.68 in D 4.34 in
Art Nouveau Jacaranda Wood Casket, Brass Inserts, Germany, 1890
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Very beautiful small box from the time of Art Nouveau, made of jacaranda and brass inserts. The box
Jacaranda
English Silver and Enamel Two-Tiered Freedom Casket, Dated 1899
Located in New York, NY
The freedom box is marked on the side in enamel stating "This casket - to contain the diploma of
Silver, Enamel
$480,335
H 16.15 in W 28.35 in D 20.48 in
Magnificent and large ormolu and hardstone Regency period ebonized wooden casket
Located in London, GB
Magnificent and large ormolu and hardstone mounted ebonized wooden casket English, 19th Century
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Ormolu
$3,424
H 2.37 in W 7.09 in D 4.73 in
Antique Solid Silver Casket by George Howson, Sheffield, Circa 1915
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th Century English solid silver casket. it is a blank canvas in that he interior is
Silver
Bronze Casket by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Elegant Casket in Bronze Alloy made by Just Andersen in the 1930s. * Lidded box in light-bronze
Bronze
19th Century French Large and Finely Gilt Bronze Casket
Located in Dallas, TX
Finest quality French 19th century bronze doré box. Beautiful scenes of cherubs at play on all
Bronze
$2,950
H 4 in W 5.25 in D 3 in
Grand Tour Bronze Casket Athena Greek Processional Friezes, Attrib. Henri Picard
By Henri Picard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Grand Tour Archaeological Revival Bronze Casket with Athena and Greek Processional Friezes
Bronze
$8,200
H 7.88 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in
George V sterling silver presentation casket with Scottish scenes - Glasgow 1910
Located in London, London
Sterling Silver Presentation Casket, was presented to Robert Harvey Esq. on his retirement from the post of
Sterling Silver
$1,050
H 5.75 in W 12.5 in D 6.5 in
19th Century French Silvered Metal Octagonal Spice Casket with Repousse Décor
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in southern France circa 1860, this octagonal antique metal casket features a silvered
Metal
$1,794Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.71 in W 14.38 in D 10.63 in
Walnut Biedermeier Casket with Mirror and Removable Tray, circa 1830
Located in Darmstadt, DE
A finely crafted walnut veneered casket from the Biedermeier period, around the mid-19th century
Mirror, Walnut, Spruce
Fine Gilt Bronze and Wedgwood Two-Handled Casket, circa 1875
Located in New York, NY
Fine gilt bronze and Wedgwood two-handled casket, circa 1875.
Bronze
$15,500
H 5.91 in W 7.88 in D 5.12 in
Antique Rare 15th Century Venetian Casket Former Dr. Albert Figdor Collection
Located in Doha, QA
. A rare and atmospheric object, this painted box/casket offers collectors and scholars alike a vivid
Wood, Paint
$356
H 2.96 in W 5.32 in D 7.68 in
Decorated Wooden and Pewter Casket with Floral Relief, Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
A rectangular wooden casket with hinged lid, adorned with repoussé pewter panels worked in low
Other
$771
H 1.58 in W 4.73 in D 3.55 in
Pewter Casket by Ellen Schlanbusch by Just Andersen, 1950s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
A pewter box designed by Ellen Schlanbusch for Just Andersen in the 1950s. An elegant piece for a
Pewter
$831
H 2.37 in W 5.12 in D 3.15 in
Wood Casket and Pewter Candlestick Holders by Just Andersen, 1950s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Wood Casket and matching Cubic Pewter Candlestick Holders made by Just Andersen in the 1950s
Pewter
$22,500
H 4 in W 9 in D 6 in
A Finely Carved and Metal Mounted Casket ‘Minnekästchen’ with original lock plat
Located in London, GB
A Finely Carved and Metal Mounted Casket ‘Minnekästchen’ with original lock plate Wood, steel
Steel
$1,840
H 10.63 in W 20.48 in D 13.39 in
Casket with Inlays. Baroque Early 18th Ctr. Walnut and Ebonised Oak
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant Baroque casket crafted in oak, richly veneered with hand-cut walnut and finished with
Iron
$15,195Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.52 in W 12.21 in D 9.85 in
Rare 19th Century Antique Bronze Mounted KPM Hand Painted Porcelain Casket
By KPM Porcelain
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Truly rare, this finely decorated antique rectangular casket, German porcelain manufacturer KPM
Bronze
$1,338
H 3.15 in W 5.91 in D 4.73 in
Antique French Sevres Cobalt Blue Porcelain Jewellery Casket 19th Century
Located in London, GB
casket, Circa 1870 in date. The shaped hinged ormolu mounted cover is superbly decorated with a hand
Ormolu
$1,780
H 5.71 in W 16.54 in D 13 in
Art Nouveau Cherry Wood Casket with Brass Handles, Germany, Circa 1900
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful box / casket from the Art Nouveau period, made of cherry veneer on softwood body with
Brass
Antique Bronze Ormolu and Leather Jewelry Casket
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Leather Jewelry Casket is truly remarkable and is made of the highest quality! If you take a look at the
Bronze, Ormolu
$2,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 4.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Italian Mid Century Modern Murano Sommerso Art Glass Jewelry Trinket Casket
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Englewood, NJ
An Italian Mid Century Modern Murano clear art glass "Sommerso" jewelry square casket trinket box
Brass
$1,900
H 10 in W 9.5 in D 6.25 in
German Classical revival silver-plated casket " Kampfe von Troja" by WMF, 1906
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
An early 20th century German classical revival silver-plated jewelry casket by WMF, casket model
Silver Plate
$5,832
H 18.12 in W 24.41 in D 13.78 in
English large Regency period country house gesso decorated casket, circa 1820
Located in Central England, GB
A Rare and Important Large Regency Period Country House Gesso Decorated Casket This most
Gesso
Large French Gilt Bronze and Crystal Domed Casket, Circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
terminating in bird heads, the crystal box upheld by gilt bronze scrolls terminating in dog heads, the sides
Crystal, Bronze
$2,573
H 5.91 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
Antique Victorian Silver Plated Jewellery Casket Walker and Hall 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique Victorian silver plated casket bearing the makers mark of the renowned
Silver Plate
19th Century French onyx + ormolu jewellery casket.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality French 19th Century onyx, ormolu mounted jewellery casket, having Pietra dura
Onyx, Ormolu
$240Sale Price|40% Off
H 4.53 in W 5.32 in D 3.55 in
An English Silver Plated Casket, Early 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
An English Silver Plated Casket, Early 20th Century Description: The oval shaped repousse moulded
Silver Plate
$9,606
H 7.49 in W 10.24 in D 5.91 in
Casket, German, Baroque, painted, Vivien Leigh, Laurence Olivier, Notley Priory
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
This charming and unusual casket injects a romantic atmosphere into any interior. It has survived
Oak
$22,994
H 15.75 in W 25.6 in D 18.51 in
Very large Louis XV style Casket in rosewood, gilt bronze and porcelain
Located in Paris, FR
A large Louis XV style rosewood veneered casket with gilt bronze mountings. The box has a gilt
Bronze
$1,495
H 6.3 in W 9.85 in D 5.91 in
Small Bronze Casket, 19th Century, with the Twelve Apostles and Zodiac signs
Located in NICE, FR
Rare small nickel-plated bronze casket, dating from the 19th century, decorated with a fascinating
Bronze, Nickel
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.