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Decorative Boxes For Sale
George III 'Mansion' Form Bottle Caddy or Tabletop Cellarette, circa 1780
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A rare and exquisite circa 1780 English, possibly Irish, George III period bottle caddy or tabletop cellarette in the form of a two-storey ashlar Palladian mansion house, the boxwood...
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Decorative Boxes

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Brass

1990s Astonishing Red Fornasetti Wood Box by Fornasetti.
Located in Milano, IT
1990s Astonishing rare wood box by Piero Fornasetti, in excellent condition Made in Italy. Dimension: 10.23W × 3.14D × 1.57 H 25 cm x 8 cm x 4 cm
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Walnut

Italian Mid Century sewing box made of walnut wood with fold-out compartments
Located in München, DE
Original Mid-Century Modern fold-out sewing box in very good vintage condition. Made in Italy. Made of walnut. A stunningly beautiful decorative Italian design from the 1950s with ma...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Metal

Italian Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, & Moss Agate Table Box, Vermeil Hinge, 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, and Moss Agate Table Box with Vermeil Hinge, Circa 1970s A refined and sculptural Italian table box dating to the 1970s, expertly composed of thr...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Silver

Antique Brass Mounted Campaign Box. English, C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Superb campaign box Brass mounted tropical hardwood Not sure of its function. Possibly originally a gun case. Green baize interior. Also a removable tray with brass handles With ...
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1850s English Campaign Antique Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Art Deco Period Sterling Silver Table Box
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Period, sterling silver table box, Poole Silver Co., Taunton, Mass., Ca. 1930's. Wood-lined. Measures 6 inches wide x 3 inches deep x 1 3/4 inches high. Underside is covered...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Sterling Silver

A 1930s Art Deco Hand-Carved Oak French Box
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a 1930s French Art Deco hand-carved oak box, showcasing a unique blend of craftsmanship and geometric flair characteristic of the Art Deco period. Solid oak wood, noted for i...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Oak

Tessellated Travertine and Green Agate Box
Located in Houston, TX
A stylized late 20th Century tessellated travertine and green agate box with brass trim, hinges and wood lined.
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Late 20th Century Decorative Boxes

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Stone, Agate, Travertine, Brass

Tommaso Barbi Chrome and Wood Modernist Box, circa 1960
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tommaso Barbi designed this extraordinary large scale box. The piece was crafted in Italy circa 1960. The modernist form boasts a substantial square shape, featuring chromed metal an...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Metal, Chrome

Lovely Lidded Art Deco Ceramic Box 1930s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Lovely Lidded Art Deco Ceramic Box 1930s This is a wonderful lidded ceramic art deco box. Great design and lovely colors - a true modernist piece with a lot of elegance. Would be gr...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Pottery

Art Deco playcard box vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco playcard box vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled Wood inside
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Brass

French Bronze & Blue Guilloche Enamel Portrait Box – Stamped ‘France’
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Bronze & Blue Guilloche Enamel Portrait Box—Stamped ‘France’ A beautiful example of French decorative craftsmanship, this round lidded box combines elegant design with histor...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes

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Bronze, Enamel

Handcrafted Cherry Wood Lidded Box, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Handcrafted Cherry Wood Lidded Jewelry Box, 20th Century.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Cherry

1934 Swedish Pewter Jar by Harald Linder
By Harold Linder
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 1934 Swedish Pewter Jar by Harald Linder. Lid has a decorative animal on the top and the makers signatur is underneath the bottom. Overall in a very good condition with age...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Pewter

Takahashi Artichoke Porcelain Trinket Jewelry Box
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
A beautiful, petite, porcelain artichoke box by Takahashi, made in Japan in the 20th century. It is a fun green artichoke fruit vegetable box with a gold gilt brass hinge and floweret front lift. It is both decorative and functional as a jewelry box. Perfect for a kitchen, vanity, nightstand, etc. The original maker sticker is attached to the bottom which reads, "Takahashi San Francisco...
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Porcelain

Antique Anglo-Indian Fluted Writing Box With Secret Drawers. Early 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful writing box made from a tropical hardwood Fabulous shape and plain fluted carving. It gives it a modernist appearance Probably Sri Lankan 3 secret drawers* Replaced lea...
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Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Piero Fornasetti Box with Butterflies, Italy 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Original and decorative box from the 1960s designed by Piero Fornasetti, a celebrated Italian artist and designer known for his dreamlike and surreal approach to design. The box is r...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Metal, Enamel

Geometric Straw Marquetry Box attributed to Jean Michel Frank, circa 1930
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exuding timeless sophistication, this exquisite straw marquetry decorative lidded box is attributed to the legendary French designer Jean-Michel Frank (1895-1941). With its elongated...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Straw, Wood, Cork

18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and rare example of late 18th century Italian master blacksmith craftsmanship, this antique studded safe with typical all-around hobnails and great wrought iron details, pr...
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Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes

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Metal, Wrought Iron

Val Saint Lambert (Atrib.) Red Floral Cut-to-Clear Crystal Table Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Val Saint Lambert (Attrib.) Red Floral Cut-to-Clear Crystal Table Box A richly detailed cut-to-clear crystal table box is attributed to Val Saint Lambert, Belgium, circa 1920. This ...
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20th Century Belgian Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass

Antique French Pink Cylindrical Opaline Box, Early 20th C.
Located in South Salem, NY
A rare cylindrical opaline glass box in a pale pink color, dating to early 20th century France. This striking piece features original brass mounts and a hinged lid, highlighting its ...
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Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes

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Opaline Glass

Art Nouveau Trinket Box - marked "JB Signifies the Best"
Located in TEYJAT, FR
Superb Art Nouveau Trinket Box - marked "JB Signifies the Best" 16 x 8 x. 10.5cms Made of bronzed regule (spelter), this trinket box is in exceptional condition with almost all of ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

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Spelter

Early Bohemian Enamel Moser large, Bronze Metal Mounted Box and Lid, 1895
Located in Worcester Park, GB
Exceptional vibrant pink floral enamelled basket box and fitted cover with orate bent metal (bronze) fitments with fine detaileled leaf patterns by Moser c 1895. An amazing high quality piece decorated in polychrome enamel posies of flowers, a rare shape with elongated rounded lid and base mounted on bronze bent metal feet and side handles - Often boxes like this show stress on the metal hinges and catches -due to the weight of the glass - but this has been well protected for 130 years and is in amazing condition. Possibly this was originally meant as a sugar casket...
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1890s Czech Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Boxes

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Art Glass

Midcentury Rectangular Box in Wood and Chrome Willy Rizzo Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful rectangular decorative box in wood and chrome in the style of Willy Rizzo. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Perfect desk object or gift idea.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

Venezia Rialto SC4 Box by Morici
Located in Milan, IT
A sophisticated everyday piece to be displayed anywhere in the house, this magnificent box is exquisitely crafted, veneered, and finished by master hands. Fashioned of mahogany and l...
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2010s Italian Decorative Boxes

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Metal

Art Deco bird's eye maple box around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco bird's eye maple box around 1920s With shellac polished
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Birdseye Maple

Arts & Crafts Box with Decorative Hand made marquetry Decor, circa 1910
Located in Verviers, BE
Arts & Crafts Box with Decorative Hand made marquetry Decor, circa 1910 About: A wooden box from the Arts & Crafts period, Made in Austria. Very Small piece of marketery is missing...
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1910s Austrian Arts and Crafts Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Paint

Large Wooden Tramp Art Box Folk Art Gold 20th Century
Located in Poperinge, BE
Large tramp art box with lid and brass handle, folk art object made of layered pieces of gold, partly gold colored, from the late first half of the 20th century. Beautiful form of f...
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1940s European Folk Art Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Fred And Marilyn Buss Cazadero California Cocobolo Heart Wood Mushroom Stash Box
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This beautiful stash box was hand-carved from the heart of Cocobolo wood by Fred and Marilyn Buss of Cazadero, CA—a lovely vintage patina to the wood.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Hardwood

Vintage Organic Modern Rare Thuya Wood Trinket Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and Minimalist trinket box. This rare beauty is a unique trinket box or decorative box that brings minimal shape with organic beauty. Constructed of Thuya wood that has bee...
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1970s Moroccan Organic Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Vintage Italian Figural Snail Pill Box in White Metal
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual miniature pill box in the shape of a very detailed snail. These were made in Italy circa 1970-90s usually of 800/1000 silver or alpaca/argentan/German silver (an alloy of zin...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

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Metal

Marble Heart Box by Ducceschi
Located in Fairfield, CA
A vintage marble heart shaped box. Swivel top with beautiful natural veining and gray coloring to the stone. Perfect for using as a jewelry box. Made in Italy by Ducceschi, original ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

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Marble

Stunning & Unusual Antique Treen Turned Domed Lidded Container
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning and unusual quality antique treen turnedr domed shape lidded container believed to date from the 19th century or early 20th Century. The turned hard wood container sits sl...
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Early 20th Century British Other Decorative Boxes

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Hardwood

Designed By Sybil Connolly For Tiffany & Co. Heart Shaped Porcelain Trinket Box
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Fashion designer Sybil Connolly designed a fine, small, heart-shaped porcelain trinket box for Tiffany & Co. It's in perfect condition.
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Late 20th Century Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French Pink Cylindrical Opaline Box, Early 20th C.
Located in South Salem, NY
A rare cylindrical opaline glass box in a pale pink color, dating to early 20th century France. This striking piece features original brass mounts and a hinged lid, highlighting its ...
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Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Opaline Glass

Vintage Moorish Sajai Box Inlaid with Agate Stones, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ornate white metal trinket or ovale box hand-made/bejeweled with agate stones set in 3 floral patterns to its unhinged lid. Made in Spain or North Africa during the 1960s or 70s. Its...
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Mid-20th Century Moorish Decorative Boxes

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Agate, Metal

Antique Lady's Ormolu Bronze Dore Jewellery Box Casket Maison Boissier Paris
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Absolutely stunning French chisel cast Medieval revival Bombe shaped Lady's Jewlery Casket of Museum quality, made during the second quarter of the Nineteenth Century. Firmly attribu...
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Early 19th Century French Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

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Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

English Tortoise Shell Business Card Case with Floral Design, c. 1825-50
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Carte du visite (business card) case of tortoise shell, impressed in relief with a rose within a border of stars. England, second quarter 19th century.
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Decorative Boxes

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Tortoise Shell

Jean Michel Frank Geometric Straw Marquetry Box, France circa 1930
Located in Atlanta, GA
This rare Art Deco straw marquetry lidded box is attributed to French designer Jean Michel Frank. The piece was crafted in France circa 1930. The rectangular shape is stunning, refin...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Straw

Christian Dior Cobalt Blue Rectangular Glass Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Christian Dior cobalt blue rectangular lead glass crystal box with etched texture inside the lid / made in France Original label on the glass / comes in original box Length: 6.5 inch...
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Late 20th Century French Decorative Boxes

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Glass

Modernist Plexiglass or Lucite Faceted Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exceptional geometric Lucite or acrylic decorative lidded box was designed in Italy. The piece was crafted circa 1960. It features a modernist shape with an incredible carved pr...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Plexiglass, Acrylic

Solid Cocobolo Lidded Box, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Solid Cocobolo Lidded Box, 20th Century.
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Wood, Cocobolo

Solid Brass Lion Stash Box with Feet 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is an excellent solid brass stash box with a carved lion's head and four feet. This piece is both functional and decorative.
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Regency Leather Bound Writing Slope Sewing Jewellery Box Engraved "K" 1818
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This is a beautifully preserved example of a Regency period writing slope that also functions as a sewing box. The leather-bound table work box features a stepped square central pan...
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Turquoise Opaline Rectangular box with Brass Mounts, France Early 20th C.
Located in South Salem, NY
An antique French opaline glass casket box in a striking pale turquoise or Robin's Egg Blue color. The polished glass is mounted with finely detailed gold bronze hardware, adding ele...
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Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Opaline Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Box in Ruby with Brass Fittings
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Murano Box in Ruby with Brass Fittings is a jewel-like objet d’art, designed to captivate with its opulent radiance and modern silhouette. Crafted in Italy by master g...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Syrian Style Mosaic Wooden Inlaid Marquetry Box Backgammon Set
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning mosaic Backgammon set featuring a traditional Syrian style design and fine craftsmanship. Made in Morocco. The board/ box is made of various woods and inlays. A genuine wo...
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20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood, Walnut

French Pink Mini Round Opaline Box with Polished Brass Mount, Early 20th C.
Located in South Salem, NY
A rare mini round opaline glass box in a pale pink color, dating to early 20th century France. This striking piece features original brass mounts and a hinged lid, highlighting its r...
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Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Opaline Glass

Box in Lacquered Wood, Vietnam 20th Century, Black and Orange -Red Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Beautiful Lacquered Wooden Box, Vietnam, 20th Century This exquisite lacquered wooden box from Vietnam, crafted in the 20th century, is a stunning example of traditional Vietnames...
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20th Century Vietnamese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Cayman Gold 6 Feet Box
Located in Paris, FR
Box Cayman Gold 6 Feet all in porcelain in gold finish with gold-plated (24K) details.
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate

Michael Elkan Box in Live Edge Maple Burl American Craft Movement 1980s
Located in Meer, VAN
Michael Elkan Box in Live Edge Maple Burl American Craft Movement 1980s This is a truly wonderful trinket or jewelry box in maple burl made by renowned American Craft Movement wood ...
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Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Decorative Boxes

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Maple, Burl

1970s Mid-Century Modern fake Tortoiseshell Lucite Italian Jewelry Box
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This 1970s Mid-Century Modern Italian jewelry box is a beautiful example of the era's design sensibilities, combining elegance, functionality, and high-quality craftsmanship. Here's ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Lucite

Antique Pink Opaline Rectangular box with Brass Mounts, France 1890s
Located in South Salem, NY
An antique French opaline glass casket box in a striking pale pink color. The polished glass is mounted with finely detailed gold bronze hardware and feet, adding elegance to the vib...
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1890s French Antique Decorative Boxes

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Opaline Glass

19th Century English Penwork Box
Located in Charlottesville, VA
This exquisite English penwork box is a fine example of intricate craftsmanship, featuring a beautifully hand-decorated surface with elaborate chinoiserie-style motifs. Delicate gold...
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19th Century British Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Antique French Pink Opaline Rectangular Box with Hinge, 1910
Located in South Salem, NY
An antique French opaline glass casket box in a striking pale pink color. The polished glass is mounted with finely detailed gold bronze hardware, adding elegance to the delightful h...
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1910s French Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Opaline Glass

Fred & Marilyn Buss Big Leaf Maple & English Walnut Box
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage carved wood box features Modernist abstract organic form and striking choice of solid wood. The combination of Big Leaf maple and English walnut wood...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Maple, Walnut

Antique French Pink Beveled Square Opaline Box, Early 20th C.
Located in South Salem, NY
An antique French opaline glass beveled square box in a striking pale pink color. The polished glass is mounted with finely detailed gold bronze hardware, adding elegance to the deli...
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Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Opaline Glass

20th century design brown ceramic and leather decorative box by Longchamps Paris
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Longchamps Paris Decorative brown ceramic and leather box Original perfect condition Vintage decorative piece Signed under the base Longchamps Paris Height 20 cm Large 11 cm ...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Ceramic, Leather

Antique, New and Vintage Decorative Boxes

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.

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