Watch Holder In Gilt Bronze And Red Tortoise Shell XVIII
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover a rare and precious collector's item: this gilded bronze and red tortoiseshell timepiece holder, dating from the 18th century. A true piece of history, it combines elegance ...
Bronze
Silver-gilt dessert knives mother-of-pearl handles, 19th, Cardeilhac, set of 24
By Cardeilhac
Located in Paris, FR
Superb set of 24 fruit, dessert, cheese, or hors d’oeuvre knives, crafted by Maison Cardeilhac, founded in 1804. This set, dating from the first half of the 19th century, showcases e...
Silver, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
$3,188Sale Price|20% Off
French Art Deco 1929 Black lacquered Large Case In .950 Sterling And 18Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
French lacquered case with the crest of the Zorrilla Family. Magnificent cigarette case holder, created in Paris France, back in the 1929. Crafted at the atelier of the goldsmith Pa...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
$4,865Sale Price|30% Off
JEAN TROTTIN 1925 Art Deco Lacquered & Eggshell Case In .950 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
An impressive and very rare case created in Paris, France, by the silversmith and artist Jean Trottin, circa 1925.
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Belly Dance Erotic Scene Enamel Vesta Case, Circa 1880
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A rare and collectible antique vesta case, beautifully crafted in gilt metal and decorated with a finely painted enamel plaque. The front depicts a partially draped lady, presumably ...
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Limoges French Porcelain Rectangular Gilt Trinket Jewelry Box
By Limoges
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming Limoges French trinket Box. As found in France, this piece features hand painted flowers in greens, purple and oranges with gold gilt detailing.
Porcelain, Paint
French Limoges Bee Square Porcelain Gilt Trinket Jewelry Box
By Limoges
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming French Bee Trinket Box. As found in France, this piece features a hand painted Bee with white and gold gilt detailing.
Porcelain, Paint
Mid-19th Century French Porcelain Gilt Trinket Jewelry Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming French Trinket Box. As found in France, this piece would certainly be a fantastic addition to an existing collection of these desirable small boxes, most often used for jewe...
Bronze
Early 19th Century French Banded Silver Gilt Box Frame
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Chic early 19th Century French silver gilt box frame. With a mercury glass plate.
Mercury Glass, Giltwood
French Belle Époque Gilt Brass & Beveled Glass Jewelry Box, Automne, circa 1910
Located in Lisse, NL
This highly decorative French jewelry or trinket box is a fine example. Dating from circa 1900-1920, it combines richly worked gilt brass with unusually thick, beautifully cut and be...
Brass
Neoclassical French Gilt & Silvered Bronze Complete Table Top Boxed Chess Set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Neoclassical French Gilt & Silvered Bronze Complete Table Top Boxed Chess Set, Consisting of 33 pieces, 16 gilt bronze playing pieces, 16 silvered playing pieces, and the bronze-mo...
Bronze
Christian Dior Table Vesta Gilt Boxes for Matches, France 1950´s
By Christian Dior
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Christian Dior table Vesta gilt boxes for Matches. France 1950´s. Lovely Pair of Christian dior gilt boxes.
Brass
Dominique Aurientis Necklace & Earrings Gold Gilt Drop New in Box
Located in Wallkill, NY
Another stunning Dominique Aurientis Necklace. Large Crystal Dangle Pendant hanging from a Ribbon with matching earring. New in box from the the late 80s early 90s. Still in the box ...
Gilt Metal
Antique French Solid Silver Gilt Box Cylindrical Etui, Engine Turned Guilloche D
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this stunning solid silver-gilt cylindrical box made in France, c.1890. The box features a two-piece pull-off lid design with a fully girl interior and ext...
Sterling Silver
Daum cufflink box gilt by Damon & Delente - Louis XVI style - circa 1900
By Maison Damon, Daum
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
A gilt signature "Damon & Delente - 20 boulevard Malesherbes - Paris" underneath : Damon & Delente indeed decorated a number of crystal and glass production for French crystal maker ...
Crystal
Antique 19th Century Meissen Egg Floral Gilt Trinket Box, France, 1875, Cobalt
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Egg-shaped box, Meissen (Germany) dated to 1875 based on its mark, with gilding, cobalt blue accents and tremendous floral design.
Porcelain
Large Gilt Bronze Feuille Box by Line Vautrin
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large cast bronze powder box (poudrier) by French Parisian art jeweler Line Vautrin (1913-1997) circa 1945-1950. The box called "Feuille" (Leaf) features an irregular leaf form wit...
Bronze
HERMES PARIS 1970 Desk Cylinders Lighter & Cigarettes Box In Gilt And Sterling
By Louis Ravinet and Charles D'Enfert 1, Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
The desk set comprise of a lighter and a box for cigarettes, crafted with cylindrical shapes and embellished with the iconic designs of the Hermes belts in 24 karats gilt.
Silver, Gold
HERMES PARIS 1940 Desk Round Box In Gilt Bronze Nickel Plated & Leather
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
A round desk-box designed by Hermès Paris. This is a rare round desk-box created in Paris France by the luxury house of Hermès, during the art-deco period, between the 1935 and 1940...
Silver, Bronze
Sèvres Style Blue Ground Gilt Metal Mounted Circular Box and Cover
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Sèvres style blue ground gilt metal mounted circular box and cover. A Sèvres style blue ground gilt metal mounted circular box and cover, painted with a quarter-length portrait ...
Porcelain
French Ormolu Money Box Piggy Bank Angel Head Decor, Antique France 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous vintage metal money bank featuring two exquisitely detailed angel head surrounded by elegant Art Nouveau ornaments. Crafted in France circa 1890s–1900s, or possibly earlier,...
Metal, Ormolu
19th Century French Boulle / Napoleon III Liqueur Cave Box
Located in Vilnius, LT
Antique French liqueur cave box with inlaid brass and and tortoise shell marquetry decor, a lift top door and swing side doors, polished surface, bronze legs.
Crystal, Bronze, Brass
French 1930 Art Deco Parisian Moorish Kiosk Cigarette Dispenser Mechanical Box
Located in Miami, FL
Mechanical cigarette dispenser box. An exceptional and very beautiful desk piece, created in France during the art deco period, back in the 1930. This rare mechanical cigarettes dis...
Brass, Bronze
Antique Napoleon III French Liquor Cellar/ Liqueur Box/ Glass Decanters / 1830
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Exquisite Napoleon III cave à liqueur, crafted in France during the second quarter of the 19th century. The ebonized case is richly inlaid with brass and mother-of-pearl, showcasing ...
Metal, Brass
Antique Napoleon III French Liquor Cellar/ Liqueur Box/ Glass Decanters / 1830
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Exquisite Napoleon III cave à liqueur, crafted in France during the second quarter of the 19th century. The ebonized case is richly inlaid with brass and mother-of-pearl, showcasing ...
Metal, Brass
Antique French Nancy Signed Art Nouveau Mucha Majorelle Gruber Style Glass Box
By Daum
Located in Chicago, IL
Influenced by the Art-Nouveau illustrations of Alphonse Mucha, this Nancy-signed antique French enameled glass jewelry box display case is decorated with silvered bronze or brass low...
Gilt Metal, Mixed Metal, Silver Plate, Brass, Bronze
Antique Exceptional Gilt Brass & Beveled Glass Art Box by Alphonse Giroux, Paris
By Alphonse Giroux et Cie
Located in Lisse, NL
Timeless and all handcrafted, Parisian 'display box' from the mid 1800s. If you are looking for an exclusive and very stylish box for yourself or a loved one then this avantgardisti...
Brass, Gold Plate
$720Sale Price|20% Off
Empire Doré Saint Louis Crystal Etched Tumbler Glass Gilt Brass Music Box Holder
By Saint Louis
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Saint Louis Crystal Empire style Nelly pattern etched tumbler glass. The etched glass features what appears to be some fern leaves forming multiples stars. Its upper border...
Crystal
French 'Marquise De Sevigne' Tantalus Set with Leather Figural Book Case or Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
The inside has fitted compartments for the glass bottle and six surviving shot glass which have stylized leaf decoration done in gilt. The box is signed 'ALA Marquise de Sevigne, Par...
Leather, Glass, Softwood
French Limoges Hand Painted Gold Trim Trinket Jewelry Box or Candy Dish
By Limoges
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Limoges handcrafted and hand painted gold trimmed trinket, jewelry box or candy dish, circa 1930. Signed, Jammet Seignolles Limoges (history of this maker below). Glazed. ...
Porcelain
Lanvin Mint In Box Lapis Quartz Logo Cufflinks
By Lanvin Paris
Located in New York, NY
Lanvin, gilt metal and lapis quartz logo cufflinks in the original Lanvin Blue linen box. 1980's France.
Lapis Lazuli, Gilt Metal
2005 Dark Purple Box Leather Hermes Collier de Chien Cuff
By Hermès
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Classic and ever so collectable, the Hermes Collier de Chien bracelet cuff is a must have piece of jewelry. This deep, dark purple box leather cuff has gold tone hardware and can be ...
Gilt Metal
Chanel CC Multistrand Black Pearl Rhinestone Necklace and 2 Bracelets Box Pouch
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
This is a very rare and magnificent Chanel Parure with a 38 inch Chanel CC Multistrand Black Faux Pearl and Rhinestone Necklace and Two Bracelets with the original 2 Chanel pouches a...
Gilt Metal
Estee Lauder SWAROVSKI LADYBUG CRYSTAL Lucidity Powder Compact new in box
By Swarovski
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Amazing Estee Lauder SWAROVSKI Ladybug Crystal Lucidity Powder Compact. NEW/UNUSED IN ORIGINAL BOX. From circa 2000. Small felt pouch. Spectacular gift! Shaped like a ladybug that op...
Crystal, Gilt Metal
$2,398Sale Price|20% Off
18th Century Sevres Blue Celeste Putti Motif Sugar Box 1767, Special Order
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18th Century Sevres Blue Celeste Putti Motif Sugar Box 1767, Special Order With an uncommon interlaced L mark in gold, Date letter O, with painter/gilder marks Its been suggested th...
Porcelain
Charles X Malachite and Ormolu Mantel Clock depicting Psyche and the Golden Box
Located in Dallas, TX
a very fine Charles X malachite and ormolu mounted mantle clock, depicting a seated Psyche, in patinated bronze, opening the golden box. France, circa 1830 21" H x 16" W x 6.5" D...
Malachite, Bronze
19th Century French Antique Cut Crystal and Gilt Bronze Dresser Box
Located in Montreal, QC
This dressing table casket is well-cut with diamond shaped panels and stylized fan shaped blazes. This motif is echoed by the decoration of palmettes in the gilt metal banding.
Crystal, Ormolu
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.