Contemporary 24K Yellow Gold Persimmon Chinese Money Box
Located in Macau, MO
Crafted from pure gold, this piece faithfully recreates the plump, rounded form of a persimmon, with every texture embodying the ingenuity of Eastern aesthetics. The persimmon calyx ...
24k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Handmade Wood Money Box with Hardware from 19th Century, China
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique handmade Chinese money box with metal hardware from the 19th century.
Brass
Late 19th/20th Century Shopkeeper's Money Box with Blessings, Southern China
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Shopkeeper’s Money Box with Blessings Southern China Late 19th/early 20th century Wood, bamboo H: 7 in x W: 14.75 in x D: 11.75 in Two dragons sit surrounding a pearl of wisdom on t...
Wood, Bamboo
Lacquer Money Box
Located in Seattle, WA
Antique Chinese Black Lacquer Money Box with Brass Detail " The chop on the inside lid reads ' Only honest men shall use this box, money to be used for the children.'
Wood, Lacquer
Chinese Jewelry or Money Box
Located in Sarasota, FL
This Chinese Box is hand made having 4 drawers, 2 over 2. The wood is emblished with brass design pieces, chinese symbols, flowers and handles to the top having a BAT under the hand...
Brass
Money Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique pinewood money box from southern China.
Pine
Money Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage money box from China. Hand painted money box originally used in temples is a nice accessory for storage.
Brass
Chiinese Money Box
Located in Sarasota, FL
Wooden and lacquered with red and gold leaf Money Box having brass handles to the sides and brass metal trim, hand painted sciene on top and front.
Gold Leaf
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.95 in W 0.46 in L 0.46 in
Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Engraved Lipstick Holder, Late 19th Century
Located in Sewickley, PA
This elegant vintage lipstick holder is crafted in richly engraved 14k yellow gold, showcasing exquisite floral and neoclassical motifs throughout its cylindrical form. The detailed ...
Yellow Gold
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Personal Luxury Pill Box
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Finely finished and made of 18 Karat yellow gold, this luxury oval pill box is a fine adornment for any vanity or to carry personal accoutrements. Oval in shape, measuring approximat...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Philippe Ferrandis Gold Gilt Brooch Pin 1990s
By Philippe Ferrandis
Located in Wallkill, NY
Layered Filigree Philippe Ferrandis Pin New Old Stock (Never worn) In storage since purchased. Measuring 2.31 inches in diameter. Hallmarked Philippe Ferrandis. We Have hundreds of ...
Gilt Metal, Gold
Antique 18kt Yellow Gold Carnelian Snuff Box, Rococo Design, Europe
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique 18kt yellow gold snuff box, featuring a carnelian stone set within an ornate, scrollwork border. Material: Crafted in 18kt yellow gold, the box showcases an ornate, Rococo-...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Brass and Hardwood Chinese Jewelry Box 1940s
Located in Den Haag, NL
This vintage Chinese jewelry box, crafted from rosewood, reflects the quiet elegance of a bygone era. Intricate brass fittings highlight traditional Chinese motifs, once symbols of l...
Hardwood
Antique Chinese Export Lacquer Box Qing Period Circa 1850
Located in Northampton, GB
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Chinese export lacquer box dating to the late Daoguang period, circa 1850. Of lobed octagonal form, the lacquer box is decorated throughout upon a black gro...
Wood, Lacquer
$283
H 3.15 in W 7.49 in D 5.12 in
Victorian Decorative or Jewelry Box, in Wood, England, 19th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This box is a jewelry box or a decorative box. It was made in the 19th century, in England, Victorian Period. Its lid is made in wood, brown in color.
Metal
Vintage Chinese Hand-carved Camphor Wood Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
On offer is a vintage Chinese hand-carved camphor wood box with detailed courtyard, pavilion, willow, and pine scenes. Likely mid-20th century, with a simplified front shield that ma...
Brass
$5,504Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.25 in W 13.25 in D 10.25 in
19th Century Chinese Tea Caddy, Gilt Lacquer, Hand-Carved, Qing Style
Located in Brea, CA
19th century golden black lacquer Chinese tea caddy with big pewter and a key, the rectangular-section body decorated with panels of landscapes, a very beautiful piece. See more pict...
Lacquer
$255Sale Price|66% Off
H 14.5 in W 14.5 in D 20 in
19th Century Japanese Merchant's Money Box Original Marks
Located in Somis, CA
A rare antiquity from 19th century Japan, crafted from solid wood. This ingenious box features a slanted sliding panel designed to allow coins to be quickly deposited and kept secure...
Iron
Rare French Small Gilt Bronze Box by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small gilt bronze pill box by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1940-50s. The rather rare round box features a relief-cast spider on the lid. The interior ...
Bronze
Early 19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Tea Caddy
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A large octagonal form Chinese export tea caddy in black lacquer decorated throughout in gilt and red with figural garden scenes, pavilions, and dense scrolling foliage. The lid pane...
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
20th Century French Campaign Style Leather and Wood Artist's Box
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th century artist’s box was sourced from France and is worked in leather and wood, its surface finished in a deep chestnut brown tone. The artist’s box is a leather-clad case ...
Leather, Wood
Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Wooden Jewelry Box, Cosmetic Box
Located in Pomona, CA
This beautiful antique Jewelry box was made from solid wood with original mirror and antique hardware on it. The top of the jewelry box can be lift open and has a mirror stand attach...
Wood
Early 20th Century Carved Wood and Iron Storage Box
Located in Wainscott, NY
Early 20th Century Afghani Carved Wood and Iron Storage box An early 20th century carved hardwood storage chest from Afghanistan, retains its original iron fittings and hardware. Th...
Wood
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 during the early years of the 20th century, this lunch basket features a lid adorne...
Brass
Six Early 20th Century Hair Detanglers, Kerala, India
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Six early 20th century hair detanglers from Kerala and South Karnataka, India. An unusual group of six hair detanglers found exclusively in Southern India. The carved wooden example...
Brass, Steel
Walter Bosse Cat Table Brush for Hertha Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
A charming and highly collectible Mid-Century Modern table brush designed by the renowned Austrian designer Walter Bosse for Hertha Baller in Vienna during the 1950s. This sculptura...
Brass
$1,975
H 15.75 in Dm 10 in
Austrian Biedermeier Wooden Compote with Classical Column Stand, circa 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Austrian Biedermeier compote from the mid-19th century features a circular wooden bowl over an exquisite stand made of three elegant columns with ebonized wood capitals and base...
Wood
Astronomici n.1 Decorative Plate by Fornasetti
By Fornasetti
Located in Milan, IT
This hand-decorated porcelain plate is adorned with exquisite zodiac designs, making this a true collector's item. Any minor discrepancies are the result of craftsmanship and attest ...
Porcelain
Antique French Ormolu Beveled Glass Jewelry Dresser Box
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous antique French gilt brass ormolu beveled glass footed jewelry casket or dresser box with hinged lid and lovely ornate handle. This fine quality box has been newly relined ...
Ormolu
$11,062
H 28.75 in W 59.06 in D 25.6 in
Swedish Grace Library Table "Charles" by Axel Einar Hjorth for NK, Sweden, 1929
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Elegant console or library table by Axel Einar Hjorth, made from stained oak with beautiful decorative sculpted details.
Oak
$3,200 / set
H 27 in W 28 in D 31.5 in L 27 in
Bamboo and Rattan Lounge Chair with Hassock, McGuire, Late 20th century
By McGuire
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Rattan and bamboo lounge chair and ottoman (hassock) set designed by McGuire Furniture. Featuring the brand's signature leather-wrapped bindings and a classic "tobacco" finish. Cover...
Bamboo, Rattan, Chenille
$22,500
H 33 in W 26 in D 44 in
Italian Baroque Rocking Chair by Pauly & Co., 19th Century Silver Leaf
By Pauly & Co.
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt rocker with carved seashell seat & back and seahorse sides (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)
Silver Leaf
20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cage, Hand-Painted Metal & Wood
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Metal
The Frog Sterling Silver Lighter
By Fratelli Lisi
Located in Milan, IT
Playful true to life silver frog that serves as a lighter other than being a decorative piece of artwork. Expertly handmade by the Florentine silversmiths, the Lisi Brothers, its rea...
Sterling Silver
Una 'Articolo Indeterminativo' Wood Chaise Longue
By Stefano Marolla
Located in Roma, IT
The chaise longue is the third piece of the collection Una (Articolo Indeterminativo) by Stefano Marolla. The name of the collection comes from the Italian grammar where the indeterm...
Wood
$3,306Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 18.12 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Krom Mea Stool Lacquered wood Kirkby Bakerloo Ochre Made in Portugal By Malabar
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
There is something about art that awakens a sensation unlike anything else, a shift that happens before thought, in the space between perception and emotion. When the creative mind...
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
$3,465Sale Price|30% Off
H 27.5 in W 17.25 in D 17.25 in L 27.5 in
A Rare French Baroque Style Wrought-Iron Stained Glass Hall Lantern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French 19th-20th century Baroque Revival style wrought iron and four-color vitreaux stained glass single-light hall lantern, the rounded four stained glass panels with red, green, ...
Wrought Iron
$2,836
H 4.5 in W 10 in D 2 in
Large meerschaum and amber pipe, depicting a Vanitas Memento Mori. Austria 1890.
Located in Milan, IT
A rare and unusual large pipe depicting a Vanitas-Memento Mori, crafted from genuine carved meerschaum and silver with a genuine amber mouthpiece. The large bowl of the pipe, made of...
Silver
$771
H 7.29 in W 7.88 in D 4.14 in
Tobacco pipe design Aldo TURA for MACABO. Ottone e pergamena. 40s/50s
By Aldo Tura, Macabo
Located in Torino, IT
Tobacco pipe design Aldo TURA for MACABO. Ottone e pergamena. Italy, 1940s/50s ORIGIN Italy PERIOD 40s/50s DESIGNER Aldo TURA (1909-1963) for MACABO MODEL Pipe-shaped tobacco hol...
Brass
$12,410
H 77.56 in W 40.16 in D 1.97 in
Spanish Solid Walnut Door with Double-Sided Geometric Relief and Original Hard
Located in Miami, FL
### Description This impressive antique Spanish door is handcrafted from solid wood and showcases exceptional traditional craftsmanship. Its striking design features eight raised ge...
Iron
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.