19th Century French Silver Snuff Box
Located in Delft, NL
19th century French silver snuff box Late 19th century silver snuffbox with engraved centre and gilt interior Hall marked by the Silversmith, Dubois Leon & Bauve Henri The Dutch...
Silver
Pair of Handcrafted Olive Green Ceramic Lidded Boxes, 20th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A stylish graduated pair of handcrafted ceramic lidded boxes dating from the 20th century, beautifully finished in a rich olive-green glaze. Designed as a matching pair in two differ...
Metal
French Napoleon III Jewelry Box in Black Lacquer with Asian Decor, 19th Century
Located in Bochum, NRW
A striking example of 19th-century French craftsmanship, Napoleon III period jewelry box showcases the era’s fascination with Chinoiserie and refined decorative arts.
Wood, Lacquer
Bronze and Porcelain Box, Napoleon III Period, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze and porcelain box, Napoleon III period, 19th century. A 19th century Napoleon III period gilt bronze and Sèvres porcelain box, decorated with garlands and flowers. Dimension...
Bronze
Small 19th Century Napoleon III Period Sèvres Porcelain Box.
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Small 19th century Napoleon III period Sèvres porcelain box. A Napoleon III period small box, 19th century, in Sèvres blue porcelain, enamelled and gilded, with a gallant scene on t...
Porcelain
$800Sale Price|50% Off
Empire-Style Crystal and Brass 'Bonbonnière', or Sweet Box
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A refined French Empire style gilt brass and cut crystal casket, dating from the 19th century.
Crystal, Brass
Sèvres Porcelain Box, Enamelled and Gilded, 20th Century, Napoleon III Style.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sèvres porcelain box, enamelled and gilded, 20th century, Napoleon III style. A 20th century Napoleon III style Sèvres porcelain enamelled and gilt box with gilt brass mounting. Di...
Porcelain
Gilt Framed Sèvres Bisque Plaque with Cornelian Cabochons and Gilt Bronze Mounts
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Norwood, NJ
Gilt framed 19th century Sèvres bisque plaque depicting cupid and zodiac with cornelian cabochons and gilt bronze mounts. Sèvres bisque rondel medallion terracotta colored background.
Stone, Gold Plate, Bronze
Very large Louis XV style Casket in rosewood, gilt bronze and porcelain
Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
A large Louis XV style rosewood veneered casket with gilt bronze mountings. The box has a gilt rosewood veneer on all sides and is mounted in chevrons. The corners are underlined by ...
Bronze
$1,196Sale Price|36% Off
Sevres Style Pink Bombe Watteau Motif Ormolu Mounted Table Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sevres Style Pink Bombe Watteau Motif Ormolu Mounted Table Box Artist Signed J. Perrot France, circa 1890 An exquisite Sevres-style pink bombe Watteau motif ormolu-mounted table box...
Bronze
French Black Shellac Jewelry Casket with Gilt Bronze Mounts, Circa 1850
Located in ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE, Malaga
A beautiful jewelry casket with gilded metal decorations, made in France around 1850. The rectangular case has a black polished shellac surface enriched with fine brass inlays that f...
Brass
Antique round glass box with miniature painting, late 19th century
Located in Bilzen, BE
An antique round glass box with in the lid a painted miniature from a noble lady Late 19th century The inside of the lid has a mirror The glass box have a frame from gilded brass Dia...
Brass
Continental Niello and Silver Gilt Snuff Box, Early 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
No apparent hallmarks. The diaper pattern filled with small crosses throughout and the opening with a slight lip.
Silver
Antique Porcelain Cherub Box with Relief Lid, c. Late 19th Century
By Limoges
Located in Bochum, NRW
Antique Porcelain Cherub Box with Relief Lid, c. Late 19th Century Dimensions: 20 × 5.5 × 3 cm A finely molded porcelain trinket or presentation box, featuring a raised relief of a w...
Porcelain
HOLIDAY GIFT - Vintage Limoges 22k Gold Porcelain Trinket Box, Courtesan Scene
By Limoges
Located in Bochum, NRW
A captivating vintage Limoges trinket box, crafted in fine cobalt blue porcelain and adorned with hand-applied 22-karat gold detailing. The lid features a richly illustrated courtesa...
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Ormolu Jewellery Casket
Located in Nottingham, GB
A beautifully decorative 19th-century French jewellery or trinket casket, dating to circa 1870–1880 and executed in richly gilded ormolu with elaborate relief decoration. Of elegan...
Bronze, Ormolu
Large Old Paris Porcelain Bombé Shaped White Glazed Box-Hinged and Footed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Old Paris Porcelain box with a white glaze in the form of a bombé commode. The top panel is of a nude woman with two dogs. The front panel is of frollicking putti's. The nic...
Metal
Vintage Hand-Painted Porcelain Trinket Box with Romantic Scene, Mid-20th Century
By Limoges
Located in Bochum, NRW
Perfect as a jewelry holder, vanity accent, or curated shelf piece, this box adds a touch of French elegance to any interior.
Ceramic, Porcelain
Very Rare 19th C. Cobalt Blue Ground Sevres Porcelain Jewelry Box
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
A very large and unusual 19th century French Louis XVI style dore bronze mounted Sevres cobalt blue ground box signed Sarat. This box is truly a masterpiece. Sevres boxes, such as th...
Bronze
Haviland Limoges Porcelain 3 Dresser Boxes for Bailey, Banks & Biddle, 1888-1894
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle, Haviland & Co.
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Antique set of 3 porcelain dresser boxes with lids features sculptural forms in different sizes and striking blue and gold decor. One box has rectangular shape, and two other boxes h...
Gold
Vintage Ceramic Lidded Box, Signed M.N. 1972 - Sculptural Pastel Nile Green Gold
By Limoges
Located in Bochum, NRW
A poetic fusion of form and function, this 1972 signed ceramic lidded box by M.N. offers a sculptural silhouette reminiscent of a stylized flower or seaform. Handcrafted and artist-m...
Porcelain, Ceramic
Hand-Painted Limoges Porcelain Frog Trinket Box, France
Located in Rotterdam, NL
Delightfully whimsical and meticulously crafted, this French Limoges porcelain trinket box features a hand-painted pastoral scene with a charming green frog perched atop a lily pad.
Gilt Metal
Museal Tahan-Paris Perfume Box, Herringbone Pattern Veneer and Crystal Bottles
By Tahan Paris
Located in Bochum, NRW
Highly Collectible Perfume Casket, Napoleon III Period (pre-1882), with Expertise. A rectangular perfume box veneered in rare wood, featuring a finely executed herringbone pattern. T...
Brass
Early 20th Century Silver-Gilt Case, Antique Collectible Furniture
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Here is a rare and elegant case, typical of the period. This superb piece is made of vermeil (gilt silver) with a shagreen lining. It features a mechanical click closure that opens a...
Shagreen Stingray
Ca. 1870 Léopold Oudry French Gilt Bronze Jewellery Casket with Stags, Signed
Located in Nottingham, GB
A magnificent and exceptionally decorative late 19th-century French gilt-bronze jewellery casket, attributed to and signed by Léopold Oudry (fl. 1854–1882), bearing the inscription “L.
Bronze
Art Nouveau Gilt Metal Chest with Portrait Medallions, circa 1900
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Art Nouveau Gilt Metal Chest with Portrait Medallions, circa 1900 A decorative gilt metal chest from around 1900, of French origin. Its rectangular shape is decorated with relief or...
Bronze
Armenian Alphabet by Line Vautrin, Gilt Bronze Compact
By Line Vautrin
Located in Uccle, BE
Line Vautrin was inspired by the Armenian alphabet to create this very pretty compact whose lid and reverse are entirely carved with the characters of this alphabet. The compact pre...
Bronze
Hand-Painted Colorful Pintail Duck French Porcelain Limoges Box
Located in Rotterdam, NL
It rests atop a green glazed base with water lily motifs, evoking a tranquil pond scene. The hinged box is trimmed with an ornate gilt metal mount and clasp, typical of high-quality...
Gilt Metal
A GILT-METAL MOUNTED SNUFF BOX Circa 1750, probably Mennecy
Located in Spencertown, NY
A GILT-METAL MOUNTED SNUFF BOX Circa 1750, probably Saint-Cloud Modelled as a reclining monk, one hand supporting his bald head, the other holding a rosary and with a crutch at his s...
Metal
Large Antique Sevres Style Porcelain Dresser Box / Jewelry Casket
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
Large antique Sevres French Louis XV style porcelain dresser box measuring 13 by 8 1/4 by 5 1/4 inches with large hand-painted cartouche depicting lovers seated in the countryside, s...
Bronze
Charles X Cut-Crystal and Ormolu Jewelry Box
Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Exquisite oval-shaped cut-crystal antique jewelry box. The crystal is chiseled into twisted patterns, and the mounts are of gilt bronze, which is decorated with small flowers, pearls...
Crystal, Bronze
Antique Gilt Bronze and Malachite Casket by Monbro Fils Ainé
By Monbro Ainé 1
Located in London, GB
Antique gilt bronze and malachite casket by Monbro Fils Ainé French, mid 19th Century Measures: Height 68cm, width 92cm, depth 52cm This marriage casket is a wonderful piece of ...
Malachite, Ormolu
Jewelry Casket in Gilt Bronze and Beveled Glass, 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This charming antique French jewelry casket is a true little treasure in itself.
Bronze
French Mid-Century Oval Crystal Glass Jewelry Casket with Gilt Metal Rim
Located in Hamburg, DE
This elegant oval crystal glass casket from France dates back to the 1950s and captivates with its timeless design and refined craftsmanship. Made from thick crystal glass with a cla...
Glass
Enamelled Silver Gilt Box by Cartier, Paris, circa 1930
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Enamelled silver gilt box, Cartier Paris, French, circa 1930. A silver gilt box in black enamel, the top centred with a stylized floral design, the hinged lid with a barrel shaped gr...
“Allez laissez couler les jours”, gilt bronze compact by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Uccle, BE
“Allez laissez couler les jours”, gilt bronze compact by Line Vautrin. Gilded bronze compact with a rebus-decorated lid, enhanced with hot-fired enamel, by Line Vautrin. The finely s...
Bronze, Enamel
Gilded Metal & Guilloché Enamel Jewelry Box with Hand-Painted Miniature
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite jewelry box combines refined metalwork, delicate guilloché enamel, and an elegant glass interior container, offering both beauty and practicality. The lid is its most ...
Metal, Enamel
Large Rond Jewelry Box, Color with with Internal Compartments, Japan 19th
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is an rond large box. It has been decorated with gilted drawing. It has been made in Japan, during the 19th Century. In red and gold color. It is a jelwery box.
Wood
Square shaped Dore Bronze Mounted Cut Crystal Jewelry Box, by Baccarat
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
Square Shaped Dore Bronze Mounted Cut Crystal Jewelry Box, by Baccarat A cut crystal jewelry box formed with a square profile and stepped architectural outline. The body is construc...
Crystal, Bronze
$804Sale Price|20% Off
Jewelry Box Covered with Blue Moroccan Leather Napoleon 3 Period
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very pretty wooden box covered with blue green leather decorated bookbinders, enhanced with gold leaf. On the lid of the box is represented a wise man in meditation holding a pilgrim...
Wood, Leather
Wonderful Regency Empire Ormolu Bronze Crystal Porcelain Oval Jewelry Box Chest
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Regency Empire Ormolu Bronze Crystal / Glass With Unusual Porcelain Plaque Medallion Oval Jewelry Box Chest
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Longwy Enamel Floral Lidded Catchall, Early 20th Century, France
By Faïenceries et Emaux de Longwy
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite Longwy catchall dish is a stunning example of French ceramic artistry, blending intricate design with functional elegance. Crafted by the renowned Faïencerie de Longwy...
Enamel
European Renaissance Style Jewelry Box Steel and Golden Steel Key Blue Velvet
Located in Miami, FL
Middle age Gothic European Renaissance style for the jewelry box in steel with golden parts. We recognize middle age figures all around and on the top of the box and the renaissance...
Steel
Fine Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Mounted Jewellery
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine Louis XVI style gilt-bronze and sèvres style porcelain mounted jewellery box.
Bronze
$12,341Sale Price|25% Off
Covered Vase with Atlantes, attr. to A. Giroux, France, circa 1880
By Alphonse Giroux et Cie
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful ovoid-shaped covered vase in patinated bronze with golden highlights, with rich rotating decoration in relief. The lid, symbolizing Night, is decorated with a turtle, a moo...
Bronze
Sevres Porcelain Cobalt Blue Ground Watteau Lovers Scene Bombay form Box, Signed
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous French Louis XVI style Sevres Porcelain cobalt blue Ground Watteau Lovers Scene Bombay form jewel box and cover, Signed by the Artist.
Porcelain
Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Louis XVI Style Casket on Stand
Located in London, GB
Gilt bronze and Sèvres style porcelain Louis XVI style casket on stand This magnificent Louis XVI style ormolu casket is supported by a mirror-topped table stand, which sits on fo...
Ormolu
Antique French Bronze Ormolu Interior Lined Casket With Wedgewood Inserts
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 5 in W: 8 3/4 in D: 3 1/2 in This beautiful antique 19th century bronze ormolu interior fitted jewelry casket with Wedgewood plaque inserts is made of the highest qu...
Bronze, Ormolu
Charles X gilt bronze and mother of pearl box with flowers
Located in Paris, FR
Fine rectangular mother of pearl box engraved with garlands of leaves and gilt bronze mounts, finely chiseled with interlacing, garlands and flower basket resting on four winged lion...
Pearl, Bronze
Victorian Pressed Flower Oddity, Botanical Art in Gilt Oval Frame, 19th Century
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Victorian Pressed Flower Oddity, Botanical Art in Gilt Oval Frame, 19th Century Antique botanical composition featuring a delicate array of hand-pressed flowers and foliage, artfull...
Fabric, Glass, Organic Material, Giltwood
19th Century Cigar Box With a Terrier in a Dog House, French, c1880
Located in valatie, NY
19th Century Cigar Box With a Terrier in A Dog House, French, c1890.
Brass
Pair of Ring Holders in Mother of Pearl and Gilt Bronze, Palais Royal Work
By Palais Royal
Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of Charles X ring holders (baguiers) with ormolu mounts embellished with small flowers. A high backing of mother-of-pearl joins a small, ormolu bowl featuring openwork interlaci...
Ormolu, Bronze
Antique Gilt Bronze Jewellery Casket & Limoges Miniature 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique Napoleon III gilded ormolu and Limoges enamel jewellery casket, Circa 1870 in date. The hinged lid having a beautiful finely painted miniature Limoges en...
Ormolu
Large French Baccarat Hand Diamond-Cut Crystal Egg Shaped Casket
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
Large French Baccarat Hand-Diamond Cut, Crystal Egg-Shaped Casket with Reticulated Dore Bronze Mounts This large French Baccarat crystal casket is presented in an oval egg-shaped fo...
Crystal, Bronze
$640Sale Price|20% Off
A French Palais Royal Mother-of-Pearl Perfume Caddy, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A French Palais Royal Mother-of-Pearl Perfume Caddy, 19th Century Description: Features iridescent mother-of-pearl shells housed within a fire-gilded brass frame. Produced in Paris ...
Bronze
Antique French Enamel and Gilt Brass Vesta Case, circa 1880
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A delightful antique French vesta case (match safe), finely crafted in gilt brass and decorated with a colorful hand-painted enamel plaque. The enamel scene depicts a playful seaside...
Enamel, Brass
$1,714 / set
Toiletry case - 19th century
Located in Porto, PT
Toiletry case - 19th century. French; composed of 8 pieces in various materials; the lids are metal. Box covered with bird's eye motifs and gilded metal applications. Dimensions: (bo...
Metal
19th Century French Empire Cloisonné Bronze Jewelry Casket with Velvet Interior
Located in North Miami, FL
19th century French Empire cloisonne bronze jewelry casket with blue velvet interior By: unknown Material: bronze, velvet, enamel, metal, copper Technique: gilt, cloisonné, champlev...
Bronze, Enamel, Metal, Copper
Napoleon III Bridal Cushion Under Glass Dome, Late 19th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An exceptionally decorative late 19th-century French Napoleon III bridal cushion displayed beneath its original blown glass dome. This charming ceremonial piece was traditionally cre...
Metal
Pair of Jacob Petit Orientalist Porcelain Bottles
By Jacob Petit
Located in London, GB
Pair of Jacob Petit Orientalist porcelain bottles French, Early 20th century Height 32cm, width 13cm, depth 10cm This delightful pair of porcelain bottles is whimsically modelled a...
Porcelain
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.