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Copper Trinket Box

MCM Ben Seibel for JenFred Ware Copper Trinket Box c.1960
By Ben Seibel, Jenfred Ware
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A ribbed copper trinket box lined with cork. Original felt on bottom. Substantial in weight
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper

MCM Ben Seibel for JenFred Ware Copper Trinket Box c.1960
MCM Ben Seibel for JenFred Ware Copper Trinket Box c.1960
$295 Sale Price
21% Off
H 2.25 in W 8.25 in D 3.75 in
Large Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Box with Fruits, Sea Life, Birds and Insec
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese copper trinket box of hexagonal shape with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Antique Early Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Goldstone Enamel Trinket Box KOGO Attribu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Japanese copper trinket box with polychrome cloisonne enamel design. Early Meiji period, ca. 1870s. Round
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Verdigris Copper Round Trinket Box with Dragon
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool verdigris copper round trinket box with dragon design on front and top of lid. The box
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20th Century American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper

Verdigris Copper Round Trinket Box with Dragon
Verdigris Copper Round Trinket Box with Dragon
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
H 3.25 in Dm 3.125 in
Karl Drerup Enamel on Copper Abstract Art Brass Desk Stash Trinket Cigarette Box
By Karl Drerup
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful abstract enamel on copper decorative handcrafted brass cigarette stash/trinket box by
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Mid-20th Century American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper, Enamel

Irwin Whitaker Abstract Enameled Trinket Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Trinket box, velvet-lined, enamel on copper plate by Irwin Whitaker. Irwin Whitaker - Oklahoma
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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Limoges France Enameled Porcelain Gendarme Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Limoges France, a hand enameled trinket box, depicting the head of a French Gendarme or police
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Vintage 1970s French French Provincial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper

Staffordshire Enamel Old Hall Pink Clover Trinket Box
By Staffordshire
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Staffordshire Enamels Old Hall trinket box, England, circa 1980s. A hand-enameled Clover and
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Vintage 1980s English International Style Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Halcyon Days English Bilston Enamel Rabbit Trinket Box
By Halcyon Days
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Halcyon Days, a Bilston enamel trinket box shaped as a rabbit, Stoke-on-Trent, England, circa
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Vintage 1970s English International Style Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper

Halcyon Days English Bilston Enamel Floral Egg Trinket Box
By Halcyon Days
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Halcyon Days, a Bilston enamel trinket box shaped as an egg, Stoke-on-Trent, England, circa
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Vintage 1970s English International Style Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper

Chinese Turquoise Cloisonne Trinket Box, Republic Period, c 1920, China
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely Chinese turquoise cloisonne trinket box with images of the Hundred Antiques, Republic
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Vintage 1920s Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Small Chinese Cloisonne and Hardstone Trinket Box, Republic Period, China
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely small Chinese export cloisonne trinket box with a carved hardstone roundel, Early Republic
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Vintage 1910s Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone, Copper, Enamel

Vintage Modernist Stone Trinket Box attributed to Pepe Mendoza (Mexico)
By Jonathan Adler, Pepe Mendoza, N. Nordstrom 1
Located in San Diego, CA
the lid. The interior is wood lined with copper on the inside of the lid. The box is supported by
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone, Brass, Copper

Vintage Silver Tone Embossed Metal Jewelry Trinket Box
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The exterior is adorned with intricate floral and scrollwork patterns, creating a beautiful textured surface that catches the light from every angle. Measurements: 3.75D x 2.15H
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Copper

Japanese Red Ginbari Cloisonne Trinket Box, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A rich and elegant Japanese export red ginbari cloisonne trinket box, Meiji Period, circa 1900
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Copper, Enamel, Foil

Art Deco Brass Copper & Ivory Bakelite Trinket Box by Chase & Co.
By Chase and Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool ivory colored bakelite and copper Art Deco trinket box with a dolphin handle by Chase
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Copper

Art Deco Brass Copper & Ivory Bakelite Trinket Box by Chase & Co.
Art Deco Brass Copper & Ivory Bakelite Trinket Box by Chase & Co.
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
H 3.25 in W 4 in D 3.25 in
SMALL ANTIQUE ORIENTAL COPPER & BRONZE REPOUSSE JEWELLERY BOX DEPICTING CHICKENs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
circa 1900-1920 bronzed and copper Oriental Jewelry trinket box with Repoussé top depicting chickens A
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Wood

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Nickel-Plated Steel Art Deco Trinket Box Manufactured by Chase
By Chase Brass and Copper Company
Located in Newburgh, NY
Nickel-plated steel Art Deco trinket box with Bakelite details and wooden interior. Architect
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Nickel

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lobulated Trinket Box
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese copper trinket box with floral cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Small Chinese Floral Cloisonne Trinket Box, Republic Period, circa 1930s, China
Located in Austin, TX
, China. The small copper trinket box decorated in cloisonne enamel technique with bold and bright
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Vintage 1930s Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Max Willie Mid-Century Modern Copper, Wood & Enamel Trinket Box
By Max Willie
Located in Astoria, NY
Mid-Century modern copper, wood, and enamel trinket box designed by Max Willie, with a lid with
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Tiny Trinket Box Hand Hammered Copper Style Roycroft Arts and Crafts
By Roycroft
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Copper box. Arts & Crafts petite hand hammered copper box trinket storage. In the style of
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Vintage 1940s North American Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper

Antique Arts & Crafts Roycroft School Hammered Copper & Brass Trinket Box C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper & Brass Trinket Box in the Manner of Roycroft C1920 Measures
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper

Ben Seibel for Jenfred Ware Copper Plate Trinket Box, circa 1960
By Jenfred Ware, Ben Seibel
Located in San Francisco, CA
About A copper and brass plated ribbed trinket box lined with cork. Creator Ben Seibel for
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper

Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Trinket Box with Dragon
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese copper footed rectangular trinket box with hinged lid. Late Meiji period
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Japanese Inaba Cloisonne Trinket Box, Meiji Period, Japan
By Inaba Cloisonne Co.
Located in Austin, TX
A charming Japanese avocado green cloisonne box by the Inaba Cloisonne Company, late Meiji Period
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Vintage 1910s Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper, Enamel

Antique, Sterling Silver and Copper Jewelry/Trinket Box, Arts and Crafts Style
By Levi & Salaman
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive sterling silver and copper jewelry/trinket box made in the Arts
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Vintage 1910s English Arts and Crafts Jewelry Boxes

Vintage Scandinavian Brass Trinket or Jewelry Box with Blood Enamel, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This small trinket box was fashioned out of brass and features an applied and removable lid made
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper, Enamel

1920s Antique Metal Copper Standing Dove Bird Shaped Lidded Box Islamic Art
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
1920s Antique metal copper standing dove bird shaped betel box.Large Indo-Persian chiseled copper
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Early 20th Century Indian Islamic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper

Art Deco Brass Copper & Ivory Bakelite Trinket Box by Chase & Co.
By Chase and Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool ivory colored bakelite and copper Art Deco trinket box with a dolphin handle by Chase
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Copper

Antique Austrian Miniature Table Cabinet or Trinket Box with Enameled Panels
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
to approximately 1880 and done in a Romantic style. The box is composed of a softwood with a black
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Romantic Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass, Copper

Vintage MCM Brass and Copper Trinket Box by WOCO of Hong Kong
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Hollywood Regency brass and copper trinket box by WOCO of Hong Kong, circa 1960s. The box
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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper

Mid Century Enamel Dove on Copper Trinket Box (Chile)
Located in San Diego, CA
This incredible piece of mid-century enamel and copper artistry was made in Chile where copper
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Vintage 1960s Chilean Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lobulated Trinket Box
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese copper trinket box with floral cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Japanese Meiji Era Cloisonne Enamel Trinket Box
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese round copper trinket box with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji era, before
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Japanese Late Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Trinket Box
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese copper trinket box of quatrefoil shape. Late Meiji period, before 1912. The
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20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Copper

Antique Japanese Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Trinket Box
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese copper trinket box with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji era, before 1912
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Japanese Late Meiji Cloisonne Enamel Trinket Box
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique Japanese footed copper trinket box of rectangular form with hinged lid. Late Meiji
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20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel

1970s Elegant Copper Enamel Artisan Trinket Box
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Elegant craft Abstract Copper Enamel Trinket Box 6.13 w x 3.88 x 2 h Original unrestored
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Copper Betel Nut Lidded Trinket Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Beautiful handcrafted decorative Indo-Islamic collectible round copper betel nut trinket box with
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Moorish Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass, Copper

Japanese Pressed Copper Repousse Buddha Buddhist Monk Trinket or Tabacco Box
Located in Studio City, CA
) Japanese collectible trinket or tobacco box. The box features the Buddha surrounded by illuminated
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Copper

Vintage Limoges Hand Painted Copper Saucepan Trinket Box Boiling Eggs Brass Hen
By La Gloriette, Limoges
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury handmade Limoges miniature - Copper color saucepan by Lagloriette, long handle with a
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Hickok trinket / jewelry box in a copper metal, circa 1930's
By Hickock
Located in Houston, TX
Hickok trinket / jewelry box, circa 1930's. The piece has a copper-like finish to it, and has some
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal

Small and elaborate Hand-Made Vintage Indian Decorative Trinket Box
Located in Leesburg, VA
Small and elaborate Hand-Made Vintage Indian Decorative Trinket Box Anonymous Probably Eastern
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Antique Early 1900s Indian Dutch Colonial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Copper

Small Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Trinket Box with Pheasant, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful small Japanese cloisonne enamel trinket box with a pheasant design, Meiji Period
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper, Enamel

Midcentury Mexican Modernist Malachite and Brass Small Trinket Box
By Los Castillo
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a midcentury Mexican Modernist malachite and brass small trinket box
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Malachite, Brass, Copper

Japanese Cloisonne Trinket Box, Irises and Cherry, Meiji Period, c. 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful Japanese cloisonne trinket box with iris and cherry blossom design, Meiji Period
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper, Enamel

Antique English Victorian Octagonal Silver Plate Tea Caddy Trinket Keepsake Box
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique silver plate on copper, octagonal tea caddy or trinket box.
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Tea Caddies

Materials

Metal

Indo-Islamic Dhokra Copper Betel Nut Peacock Lidded Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Handcrafted Indo-Islamic decorative collectible copper betel nut bird shape trinket box. Large
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Copper

Set of 3 Vintage Brass Crab Trinket Boxes, Crab Sculptures with Lid
Located in Retie, BE
Set of 3 vintage brass crab sculptures. These life-size copper crab animal trinket boxes date from
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Trinket Box with Yellow Bakelite Detials
By Chase Brass and Copper Company
Located in Newburgh, NY
Art Deco trinket box with yellow Bakelite details for ends and handle. Architect, Sandy Littman of
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco More Desk Accessories

Materials

Chrome

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Small Tibetan Seated Buddha from Bronze, c. 1850
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Rolf Middelboe & Gorm Lindum Marquetry Coffee Table, in Solid Wenge, Denmark
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Vintage Floral Ceramic Jewelry Trinket Box
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Copper Trinket Box For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the copper trinket box you’re looking for. Each copper trinket box for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, copper and enamel. Your living room may not be complete without a copper trinket box — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A copper trinket box is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one copper trinket box that is appealing in its simplicity, but Katie Larmour Design, Inaba Cloisonne Co. and Georg Jensen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Copper Trinket Box?

The average selling price for a copper trinket box at 1stDibs is $691, while they’re typically $45 on the low end and $7,040 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Decorative-boxes for You

Antique, vintage and new decorative boxes will safely store items while adding a splash of color or texture to a corner in any room. They have had a range of purposes over the years — from trinkets to serving as useful receptacles, such as snuff boxes, jewelry boxes and more. Boxes have also been designed in a range of forms and styles.

Box making is a craft dating back thousands of years. Early boxes as decorative objects were regularly designed and decorated both inside and out, ranging from minimal looks to more flashy styles. Decorative boxes have been constructed from different materials, with wood and metal being the most common. Wood is widely available and versatile, with woodworkers able to carve complex designs or showcase its natural grain.

Some antique jewelry boxes were made with tortoiseshell, mother-of-pearl, ivory and even porcupine quills, such as those created by the Anishinabe in Canada and the United States. In Sri Lanka, well-crafted boxes were inlaid with porcupine quills and ivory discs between ebony bands. Chinese sewing boxes and tea boxes made of black lacquer were popular in Europe during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. These often featured gold-painted designs or landscape scenes. Silk, paper and velvet frequently enhanced these boxes’ interiors.

Any style of decorative box can be a nice tabletop or desktop decor, whether to hold candy or tea in the living room or paper, pencils and other business supplies in the office. They can also act as jewelry boxes. Sewing boxes can be a lovely touch to any space while storing magazines or other trinkets.

You can find metal, wood and silver antique boxes on 1stDibs. The collection includes mid-century modern, Victorian and Art Deco styles that can add elegance to any home.