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Chinese Lunch Boxes

Antique Chinese Lunch Box, Hand-Carved & Painted, Early 20th Century
Antique Chinese Lunch Box, Hand-Carved & Painted, Early 20th Century

Antique Chinese Lunch Box, Hand-Carved & Painted, Early 20th Century

Located in Miami, FL

An antique Chinese lunch box from the early 20th century, with a carved handle. Crafted in China

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Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Wooden Carrying Lunch Box with Pierced Handle
Antique Chinese Wooden Carrying Lunch Box with Pierced Handle

Antique Chinese Wooden Carrying Lunch Box with Pierced Handle

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Chinese wooden lunch box from the early 20th century, with large pierced handle and

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Early 20th Century Asian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique, Chinese Hand Painted Meal Delivery and Lunch Box
Antique, Chinese Hand Painted Meal Delivery and Lunch Box

Antique, Chinese Hand Painted Meal Delivery and Lunch Box

$255Sale Price|30% Off

H 14 in W 14 in D 9 in

Antique, Chinese Hand Painted Meal Delivery and Lunch Box

Located in Pomona, CA

This Antique lacquered painted lunch box from China has about 100 years history and still

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Hand Carved Meal Delivery and Lunch Box
19th Century Chinese Hand Carved Meal Delivery and Lunch Box

19th Century Chinese Hand Carved Meal Delivery and Lunch Box

$206Sale Price|30% Off

H 17.25 in W 17 in D 11.25 in

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

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Wood

19th Century Chinese Wooden Lunch Box with Gilt Carving
19th Century Chinese Wooden Lunch Box with Gilt Carving

19th Century Chinese Wooden Lunch Box with Gilt Carving

Located in North Salem, NY

19th Chinese Wooden Lunch Box with Hand Carved Gilt Decorated Front.

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Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Chinese Early 20th Century Rattan Lunch Box with Tripartite Bamboo Handle
Chinese Early 20th Century Rattan Lunch Box with Tripartite Bamboo Handle

Chinese Early 20th Century Rattan Lunch Box with Tripartite Bamboo Handle

Located in Yonkers, NY

. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, this lunch box captures our attention with

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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Boxes

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Rattan, Bamboo

Antique Chinese Carved Wicker and Bamboo Lunch Box Basket.
Antique Chinese Carved Wicker and Bamboo Lunch Box Basket.

Antique Chinese Carved Wicker and Bamboo Lunch Box Basket.

Located in Seattle, WA

Believed to once have been used as a Linch Box, this decorative wicker basket has many layers

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Wicker

Late Qing Dynasty Rattan Tiered Lunch Box with Carved Handle and Calligraphy
Late Qing Dynasty Rattan Tiered Lunch Box with Carved Handle and Calligraphy

Late Qing Dynasty Rattan Tiered Lunch Box with Carved Handle and Calligraphy

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique late Qing Dynasty period rattan two-tiered nested lunch box from the early 20th century

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

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Bamboo, Rattan

Red/Black-Lacquered Fan-Shape Five-Case Lunch Box, Ric.00034
Red/Black-Lacquered Fan-Shape Five-Case Lunch Box, Ric.00034

Red/Black-Lacquered Fan-Shape Five-Case Lunch Box, Ric.00034

Located in Norton, MA

Red/Black-lacquered Fan-shape Five-case Lunch Box, China, 19th century, with three bamboo splint

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Red and Black Lacquered Tiered Lunch Box with Handle and Calligraphy
Red and Black Lacquered Tiered Lunch Box with Handle and Calligraphy

Red and Black Lacquered Tiered Lunch Box with Handle and Calligraphy

Located in Yonkers, NY

A late Qing Dynasty period red and black lacquered tiered lunch box from the early 20th century

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Baskets

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

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Chinese Lunch Box

Chinese Lunch Box

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H 17.72 in W 9.85 in D 5.12 in

Chinese Lunch Box

Located in London, GB

Box woven with split bamboo and intricate knotting 1870 - 1880 ca. 45 x 25 x 13

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Antiquities

19th century Chinese Lacquered Elm Lunch Box, 1890s
19th century Chinese Lacquered Elm Lunch Box, 1890s

19th century Chinese Lacquered Elm Lunch Box, 1890s

Located in LEGNY, FR

Antique Chinese lunch box made of lacquered elm, dating from the 19th century, handmade. Used by

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Antique 1890s Chinese Lacquer

Materials

Elm

Chinese Antique Lidded Lunch Box with Volutes, Handle and Distressed Finish
Chinese Antique Lidded Lunch Box with Volutes, Handle and Distressed Finish

Chinese Antique Lidded Lunch Box with Volutes, Handle and Distressed Finish

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period lidded lunch box from the early 20th century, with weathered

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Chinese Vintage Two-Tiered Bamboo and Rattan Lunch Basket with Large Handle
Chinese Vintage Two-Tiered Bamboo and Rattan Lunch Basket with Large Handle

Chinese Vintage Two-Tiered Bamboo and Rattan Lunch Basket with Large Handle

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese vintage two-tier rattan and bamboo lunch basket from the mid-20th century, with large

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Antique Chinese Rattan and Bamboo Lunch Box with Geometric Motifs and Handle
Antique Chinese Rattan and Bamboo Lunch Box with Geometric Motifs and Handle

Antique Chinese Rattan and Bamboo Lunch Box with Geometric Motifs and Handle

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Chinese rattan and bamboo lunch box from the early 20th century, with geometric motifs

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Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Baskets

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Antique Chinese Wooden Carrying Lunch Box with Pierced Handle
Antique Chinese Wooden Carrying Lunch Box with Pierced Handle

Antique Chinese Wooden Carrying Lunch Box with Pierced Handle

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Chinese wooden lunch box from the early 20th century, with large pierced handle and

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Early 20th Century Asian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Chinese Antique Stacking Lunch Box with Lacquered Accents and Handle
Chinese Antique Stacking Lunch Box with Lacquered Accents and Handle

Chinese Antique Stacking Lunch Box with Lacquered Accents and Handle

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Chinese rattan and wood stacking picnic basket from the early 20th century, with

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Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Qing Dynasty Rattan and Bamboo Nested Lunch Basket with Carved Handle
Qing Dynasty Rattan and Bamboo Nested Lunch Basket with Carved Handle

Qing Dynasty Rattan and Bamboo Nested Lunch Basket with Carved Handle

Located in Yonkers, NY

carved handle and calligraphy. This exquisite 19th-century Chinese lunch basket, masterfully crafted from

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rattan, Bamboo

Chinese War Lord Lunch Box
Chinese War Lord Lunch Box

Chinese War Lord Lunch Box

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H 21 in W 21 in D 12.5 in

Chinese War Lord Lunch Box

Located in Sarasota, FL

A Chinese elmwood war lord lunch box with three stacked dove-tailed removable boxes, metal trim and

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Metal

Chinese Black Lacquer Stacking Lunch Box
Chinese Black Lacquer Stacking Lunch Box

Chinese Black Lacquer Stacking Lunch Box

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Stacking banquet server in black lacquer with exquisite painted and molded details of flowers and birds.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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Chinese Lunch Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of Chinese lunch boxes for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique Chinese lunch boxes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using natural fiber, rattan and bamboo. Chinese lunch boxes have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century.

How Much are Chinese Lunch Boxes?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $550, while they’re typically $385 on the low end and $750 highest priced.

Finding the Right Decorative Objects for You

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.