Antique Georgian Regency Japanned Chinoiserie Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Regency Japanned Chinoiserie Sewing Box. The Sewing Box of rectangular form with Chinoiserie design to
Wood, Lacquer
Charming Small Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Sewing Box, 19th Century
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful small red lacquered chinoiserie sewing box with ormolu mounts with finely detailed
19th Century Chinoiserie Sewing Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice condition for its age. Does not have key. Has original sewing box utensils inside - spools
Bone, Wood, Lacquer
19th Century Chinoiserie Sewing Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great condition for its age. No major losses or damage. Has original sewing pieces inside.
Bone, Wood, Lacquer, Paint
Vintage Asian Lacquered Chinoiserie Sewing Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite vintage Asian lacquered box is a stunning example of mid-century Chinoiserie design
Brass, Gold Leaf
19th Century Chinoiserie Lacquer Sewing Box, Hand-Painted with Gilt
Located in Toronto, CA
This is a remarkable 19th century, Japanese lacquered sewing box with multiple compartments on the
Bone, Wood, Lacquer
Chinese Export 19th Century Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Sewing Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese Export 19th Century Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Sewing Box
Wood
Antique English Regency Japanned Chinoiserie Sewing Cabinet
Located in Northampton, GB
With Sewing Equipment From our Sewing Box collection, we are delighted to offer this Regency
Paper
$15,500
H 9 in W 18 in D 14 in
Papier Mâché Massive Size Fine Quality 19th Century Sewing Box or Jewelry Box
Located in Westport, CT
Papier mâché circa 1870 English inlaid lacquered sewing box/jewelry box, with many Velvet and
Gold Leaf
$3,800
H 27 in W 22 in D 22 in
Antique Chinoiserie Gold Gilt Hand Painted Pedestal Base Sewing Box Stand Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Chinoiserie Gold Gilt Hand Painted Japanned Pedestal Sewing Stand Table. Item features a
Wood
Regency Penwork Sycamore Chinoiserie Sewing Box, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Exquisite penwork chinoiserie sewing box in sycamore, the top decorated with vibrant painted
Sycamore
Antique 19th Century Japanned Chinoiserie Sewing Cabinet
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
An early 19th century japanned sewing cabinet, with chinoiserie decoration on each side in
Wood
Unavailable
H 6.3 in W 14.57 in D 10.44 in
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box Antique Chinoiserie Black Gilt
Located in Antwerpen, BE
export lacquer sewing box. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this octagonal-shaped box stands
Wood
Unavailable
H 28.75 in W 24.61 in D 17.33 in
Antique 19th Century Decorated Chinoiserie Work Side Sewing Table Box
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique rare quality 19th century decorated chinoiserie work side sewing box table. This is a
Wood
19th Century Lacquered Chinoiserie Sewing Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
The 19th century chinoiserie sewing box with fitted interior, drawer and dragon gilt-wood carved
Giltwood, Lacquer
Chinoiserie Sewing Box with Nantucket Provenance
Located in Dallas, TX
a black lacquer and gilt Chinoiserie sewing box with lift top and bottom drawer (2 keys), fully
19th Century Lacquered Chinoiserie Sewing Box
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A nice Papier mache box. There are lots of compartments and drawers.
Wood, Lacquer
Chinoiserie Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinoiserie sewing box
Wood
19th Century Chinoiserie Laquered Sewing Box with Ivory
Located in Stamford, CT
Fabulous 19th century lacquered chinoiserie sewing box with various ivory sewing implements sitting
Wood, Lacquer
Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Sewing / Work Box
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine Chinese export lacquer sewing box of complex carved octagonal form with fine decoration
Lacquer
19th Century Chinese Export Chinoiserie Lacquer Sewing Box
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully executed black lacquer sewing box made for the English market. The rectangular shaped
Bone, Wood
Regeny Penwork Sewing Box with Chinoiserie Decoration ca. 1810
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Regency Period Penwork Sewing Box with Chinoiserie decoration and brass ball feet, dating from
Chinese Export Black Lacquer Sewing Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Chinese Export black lacquer sewing box, octagonal shape with feet, with gilt decoration, worn on
Lacquer
Sold
H 23 in W 23 in D 16 in
Oriental Metamorphic Concertina Sewing or Work Box Made in Golden Oak and very
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Oriental Metamorphic Concertina Sewing or Work Box Made in Golden Oak and very stylish, the wood
Oak
Sold
H 17.92 in W 12.01 in D 12.01 in
Antique Victorian circa 1880 Chinese Chinoiserie Lacquered Sewing Table Work Box
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1880 hand made Chinese Chinoiserie work
Wood
Sold
H 27.96 in W 24.81 in D 18.9 in
19th Century Chinese Black, Golded Lacquered Sewing Box and Writing Table
Located in Valladolid, ES
One of a kind 19 th century Chinese black lacquered and golded with chinoiseries sewing box and
Gold
Sold
H 6.75 in W 14.5 in D 10 in
19th Century Chinese Export Richly Gilt Decorated Lacquer Sewing Box and Cover
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This fine Chinese sewing box made for the western market features an oblong octagonal and rounded
Wood
19th Century Chinoiserie Lacquered Sewing Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In great condition for its age. No dents or any major damages. Slightly worn in areas. Overall excellent condition. Has key.
Wood, Lacquer
Gilt and Lacquered Chinoiserie Decorated Box, Chinese, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chinoiserie decorated gilt and lacquer sewing box made for the export market. The interior fitted
Lacquer
Regency Chinoiserie Decorated Penwork Box with Swing Handle, circa 1810
Located in valatie, NY
Regency chinoiserie decorated penwork sewing box with swing handle, circa 1810. With original paper
Wood
19th Century Chinoiserie Sewing Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century chinoiserie sewing box.
Sewing Box 19th Century Lacquered French
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century lacquered chinoiserie sewing box from France. Missing feet. Decorative accessory
Lacquer
Japanned Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Cream Chinoiserie Japanned Sewing Box with pressed brass side handles lion pad feet. The lid
Brass
Chinese Export Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
A black and gold japanned sewing box with chinoiserie decoration depicting people, gardens, and
19th Century Chinoiserie Sewing Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century chinoiserie sewing box.
Wood
19th Century Lacquered Japanese Sewing Box
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Chinese lacquered sewing box decorated with gold floral patterns and Chinoiserie figures on the top
Lacquer
Japanese Lacquer Hokai Box, 19th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a good example of a traditional Japanese Hokai shell storage box for the Kai-awase game. This box is well-detailed in chased brass appliques and makie. The box is in overall ...
Wood, Lacquer
$2,072Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.75 in W 23.25 in D 13.625 in
Exceptional Chinese Export Gilt Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Decorated Lap Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese export, circa 1820. An exceptional quality and rare form. Featuring figural landscape decorations in gilt to the main black lacquer doors, which open to reveal 13 separated c...
Giltwood, Lacquer
$780
H 15.36 in W 9.06 in D 1.19 in
18th Century Chinoiserie Table Mirror, Yellow Lacquered Wood, France
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This unusual table-top 'Psyche' table mirror dates from the 18th century, its wooden frame beautifully crafted from yellow-lacquered wood and decorated with hand-painted chinoiserie ...
Mirror, Wood
19th Century Chinoiserie Tall Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In great condition for its age. With bone handle pulls.
Bone, Wood, Lacquer
$5,880
H 1 in W 17 in D 9.5 in
Antique Chinese Hand Paint Gold Lacquer Scene Gilt Fan with Lacquer Box
Located in Brea, CA
19th century antique Chinese hand painted gold lacquer scene gilt fan 100 faces with original lacquer box, fan is 17 inch x 9.5 x 1, the lacquer fan box is 10.5 x 2.5 x 2 inch.
Lacquer
$1,196Sale Price|20% Off
H 39.5 in W 23.5 in D 3.5 in
English Style Red Tole Chinoiserie Decorated Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
English Regency Style Red Tole Chinoiserie Decorated Mirror, 20th Century This English Regency Style Red Tole Chinoiserie Decorated Mirror, made in the 20th century, exudes timeles...
Metal
$4,628
H 3.15 in W 7.49 in D 5.12 in
Sewing Box in Rosewood Veneer, Gold and Silver, Restoration Period
Located in Paris, FR
Precious rectangular sewing box in rosewood veneer called. Uncovered, it presents a mirror with braids on the back of the lid. This charming sewing set is lined with moire and pink v...
Gold, Silver
Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire
By Palais Royal
Located in New Orleans, LA
This captivating Palais Royal sewing nécessaire is crafted of engraved mother of pearl mounted in rich doré bronze. The hinged box contains a removable tray lined with velvet that ho...
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Export Chinese Lacquer Gaming Box
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century export Chinese lacquer gaming box with hand painted scenes gilt export black lacquer with 4 pair of two dragons playing a ball, there are 7 gaming boxes and 12 t...
Lacquer
$1,580Sale Price|20% Off
H 5.52 in W 8.67 in D 8.67 in
19th Century Chinese Canton Export Lacquered Giltwood Tea Caddy on Shishi Feet
Located in Haarlem, NL
Clover or quartreform shaped mid-19th century Chinese canton export tea caddy in gold lacquered wood on a black background. Decorated with palace scenes animated with figures engage...
Pewter
Antique Dutch Marquetry Toilet Mirror
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
An exceptional Dutch marquetry walnut toilet mirror with flower inlays in bone and woods. Original colour and patina. Attractive shaping to the mirror frame and drawer front. Fitted ...
Walnut
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
$2,880
H 1.5 in W 20.5 in D 11 in
19th Century Chinese Gilt Lacquer Fan with Mother of Pearl Faces and Lacquer Box
Located in Brea, CA
Antique 19th century hand painted Chinese fan with mother of pearl faces, Qing dynasty, the fan features black and gold lacquered handled a colorful screen with a figural, hand paint...
Lacquer
$11,951
H 0.79 in W 4.34 in D 2.56 in
19th Century French Gold Mounted & Mother of Pearl Etui Set, c.1870
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century French gold mounted on mother of pearl, extensive traveling etui set, of elongated octagonal form, the gold mounted with polished mother of pearl panels and the ...
Gold
Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service, 764 Pieces
By Gorham
Located in New Orleans, LA
This monumental American sterling silver flatware service by Gorham epitomizes the stately glamour of turn-of-the-century dining. A total of 705 pieces in the beloved Versailles patt...
Sterling Silver
19th Century Antique Gilt Lacquer Chinese Tea Caddy
Located in Brea, CA
19th century golden black lacquer Chinese tea caddy with two pewters with 4 foots, the gilt body decorated with panels of landscapes, two pewters with covers, one pewter lead ring br...
Lacquer
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.