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Vintage Box Woodenware

Vintage Hand Carved Nut Woodenware Catchall, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Found in Austria at an estate sale, this hand carved nut catchall is perfect for the collector. Nice Mid Century collectible to display in your home. Made by Talarico about 1960s.
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1960s American Folk Art Vintage Box Woodenware

Materials

Wood

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fferrone Contemporary Minimal Triple Black Steel Flower Sculptural Vase
By Felicia Ferrone
Located in Chicago, IL
Three vases in one, composed of a series of black minimal hand-painted stainless steel tubes in various dimensions and cut on the bias, the contemporary Bana Triple vase can uniquely...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vintage Box Woodenware

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Stainless Steel

Jewelry Box in Exotic Tigers Eye
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Decorative jewelry box in tessellated exotic tigers eye with velvet interior.
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1980s Indian Hollywood Regency Vintage Box Woodenware

Materials

Precious Stone

Jewelry Box in Exotic Tigers Eye
Jewelry Box in Exotic Tigers Eye
$850
H 2.5 in W 14 in D 7 in
In Stock -16 Foot Single Slab Claro Walnut Cantilever Base Table
By Möbius Objects
Located in Calgary, CA
At over 16 feet in length and nearly 5 feet in width, this large single slab of live edge Claro Walnut is grounded atop a contemporary cantilever base. The base incorporates a steel ...
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2010s Canadian Organic Modern Vintage Box Woodenware

Materials

Steel

French Style Wrought Iron Greenhouse with Door and Windows in Green Color
Located in Marbella, ES
French style wrought iron greenhouse with doors and windows that open outwards in white color. Ready for glass panels to be installed.  
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2010s French Vintage Box Woodenware

Materials

Iron

Contemporary Carved Walnut Natural Finish Tray with Brass Accent
By Vincent Pocsik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Contemporary tray by Vincent Pocsik Carved walnut tray with natural finish. Vincent Pocsik finds the balance between old and new fabrication techniques working in conjunction t...
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2010s American Organic Modern Vintage Box Woodenware

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Walnut

Antique Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Jewelry Inlaid Sadeli Footed Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique 19th century Anglo-Indian jewelry, trinket footed box, inlay with ebony, mosaic marquetry Sadeli work and a carved Hindu scene on top. The box case is made from sandalwood wi...
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Vintage Box Woodenware

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Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Set of Four 19th Century Portuguese Hand Painted Glazed Ceramic Patterned Tiles
Located in Marbella, ES
Antique set of four 19th century Portuguese hand painted glazed ceramic patterned tiles with white frame Dimension do not include frame.
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Late 19th Century Portuguese Vintage Box Woodenware

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Ceramic

Pair of Neo-Classical Painted Canvas Panels
Located in Hudson, NY
The pair of vintage painted canvas panels, shown here, are notable for their beauty and condition. Depicting a bucolic outdoor scene, the imagery has maintained good color over time....
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19th Century European Neoclassical Vintage Box Woodenware

Materials

Brass

Pair of Neo-Classical Painted Canvas Panels
Pair of Neo-Classical Painted Canvas Panels
$4,800 / set
H 72 in W 21.5 in D 4 in
A superb Dutch-colonial Indonesian silver filigree sirih box
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Probably Sumatra, Padang, 18th century H. 8.4 x W. 22.5 x D. 15.3 cm Weight 1700 grams Due to the form of this box, together with the date, the most likely place of production of t...
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18th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Vintage Box Woodenware

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Silver

Vintage cup and saucer produced by Boch La Louvière
By Boch La Louviere
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Coffee/tea cup and saucer, “Kimono” model, designed in the 1960s by the Belgian manufacturer Boch La Louvière. Lovely decor in organic tones. Tableware with timeless charm that wi...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Vintage Box Woodenware

Materials

Ceramic

Rustic Late 19th Century Continental Burl Root Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Continental burl root framed mirror (late 19th Century).
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Late 19th Century Rustic Vintage Box Woodenware

Materials

Wood

20th Century Fontana Arte Decorative Box in Wood and Glass, 50s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Turin, Turin
FontanaArte is an Italian company founded in Milan (as Fontana Arte) in 1932 by Luigi Fontana and Giò Ponti and specializing in glass processing and the production of furnishing acce...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Box Woodenware

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Glass, Wood

Terracota "Head" tabacco pot XIX century
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare terracota tabacco boxe showing a head of an old Breton End of XIX century around 1900 France
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Early 1900s French Vintage Box Woodenware

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Terracotta

Antique Folk Art Box with Carved and Painted Cottage Scenes
Located in Atlanta, GA
Incredible Folk Art hand-carved and painted box with a charming cottage with tiled roof on the hinged lid. Three sides feature scenes of trees behind white fences and the box is rais...
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Late 19th Century Folk Art Vintage Box Woodenware

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Paint

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Vintage Box Woodenware

Materials

Other

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
$233,667 Sale Price
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H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Plate No. 121 (Abstract, Collage, Egyptian Iconography, Men in History)
By Johanna Goodman
Located in Brighton, GB
Please be aware that all prints are produced to order. Lead times expected between 15-20 days. Prices may change due to currency fluctuations. Giclée print on Archival Matte Paper w...
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2010s Contemporary Vintage Box Woodenware

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Giclée

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A Close Look at Folk-art Furniture

Folk art is a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Antique, new and vintage folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, duck decoys, portraiture and paintings, carnival art and quilts.

Quilts are a quintessential part of American folk art but their roots are international, with quilting dating back to Ancient Egypt. The practice spread to Europe and was especially prominent in the Middle Ages, with one of the oldest surviving examples being the Tristan quilt made in Sicily in the 14th century. They were made as bedcovers and clothing, including as a layer for knights to wear beneath their armor. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.

Elsewhere, the vast range of work associated with Mexican folk art includes masks made by Mexican craftspeople for traditional celebrations and ceremonial dances. Mexican masks are part of the country’s folk-art traditions that go back thousands of years and play a role in festivals and theater.

Works in the folk art tradition are valuable because of the skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story.

During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.

Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of antique, new and vintage folk art on 1stDibs.

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.

Questions About Vintage Box Woodenware
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    To clean a vintage wood box, wipe it with a soft cloth moistened with mild dish soap and water. You can use a soft-bristled brush and soapy water to remove dirt from the hinges and clasp. Next, use a fresh, damp cloth to wipe away the soap and then finish by drying with a third cloth. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of wood boxes.