Amazonite Italian Hardstone Box
Located in Litchfield, CT
This fabulous Italian hardstone box is a sleek, colorful example of seventies decorative objects, Amazonite, Italy, circa 1970s.
Vintage 1970s Italian Decorative Boxes
Malachite
Amazonite Italian Hardstone Box
Located in Litchfield, CT
This fabulous Italian hardstone box is a sleek, colorful example of seventies decorative objects, Amazonite, Italy, circa 1970s.
Malachite
Italian Hardstone 'Rhodonite' Box, circa 1970s
Located in Litchfield, CT
This fabulous Italian hardstone box is a sleek, colorful example of seventies decorative objets, Italy, circa 1970s.
Rhodoid
Tiger Eye Lidded Semi Precious Stone Box
Located in New York, NY
Tiger eye lidded semi precious stone box. Gold, brown and yellow richly changing colour hardstone box with gold-wash silver hinge attributed to Ventrella Napoli.
Stone, Silver
English Gold And Hardstone Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This 18th-century English snuff box is composed of a beautiful dark hardstone body encased in gold casework mounts.
Gold
Mid-20th Century Onyx and Hardstone Inlaid Decorative Box
Located in Bilzen, BE
Elegant mid-20th century decorative box in polished onyx, beautifully inlaid with various semi-precious stones such as lapis lazuli, jasper, marble, and agate. The geometric pietra d...
Multi-gemstone, Onyx
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 Period circa 1915, China.
Stone, Copper, Enamel
Mid Century Large Onyx Hardstone Intarsia Box, Italian, c. 1970
Located in London, GB
A very rare and attractive mid century onyx intarsia box, made in Italy in c. 1970. This beautiful box is most distinctive thanks to its unique design and its large size.
Onyx, Metal
Vintage Pietra Dura Inlaid Hardstone Jewelry Box with Malachite, Jasper & Sodali
Located in San Diego, CA
A finely crafted vintage hardstone jewelry box featuring a striking geometric pietra dura–style inlay composed of richly colored natural stones, including malachite, red jasper, and ...
Malachite, Brass
Carlsbad Bohemian Hardstone Inlaid Rosewood and White Metal Casket Box
Located in London, by appointment only
Bohemia, circa 1870. This exceptional 19th century antique casket originates from Carlsbad, a spa town in the west Bohemia region of the Czech Republic. The town is officially know...
Agate, Marble
French Chinoiserie Hardstone Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
A marvelously carved chinoiserie motif adorns the lid of this incredible 19th-century French tabatière or snuff box. The charming scene is intricately crafted in the form of a boatin...
Stone, Gold
Mid Century Falcon’s / Tiger's Eye Intarsia Hardstone Jewelry Box, Italy c. 1960
Located in London, GB
An exquisite vintage intarsia box veneered in falcon’s eye / tiger's eye quartz, made in Italy, c. 1960.
Stone, Quartz
Tiger’s Eye Hardstone Silver Gilt Intarsia Jewelry Box by Unoaerre, Italy 1960s
By UnoAErre
Located in London, GB
An exquisite Mid Century Italian tiger’s eye intarsia jewelry or tabletop box stamped by Gori & Zucchi (later to become Unoaerre), retailed in Ravenna in c. 1960s. The box is ve...
Quartz, Silver
Magnificent and large ormolu and hardstone Regency period ebonized wooden casket
Located in London, GB
Magnificent and large ormolu and hardstone mounted ebonized wooden casket English, 19th Century Height 41cm, width 72cm, depth 52cm Exceptionally fine and richly adorned, this beau...
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Ormolu
Russian Malachite and Gilt Bronze Decorative Box, Early 20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Each surface reveals unique organic patterns, characteristic of fine Russian hardstone craftsmanship. The box is adorned with finely cast gilt bronze mounts, including a central clas...
Malachite, Bronze
Vinaigrette box in silver and gold with hard stone application on the lid
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver and gold vinaigrette box with hardstone application on the lid. Metal: Silver - Gold.
Silver
Micromosaic Snuff Box with View of St. Peter's
Located in New York, NY
Antique silver mounted hardstone snuff box with micromosaic view of St. Peter's Cathedral, Rome.
Stone
Chinese Export Hardstone and Gilt Silver Filigree Peacock Box, 1920's, China
Located in Austin, TX
An exquisite Chinese export peacock from hardstone and gilt silver filigree canister box, Republic Period, circa 1920's, China.
Stone, Silver, Enamel
Pair of Soapstone Seal Stamps, 20th Century, in Their Original Boxes
Located in NANTES, FR
## **Pair of Soapstone Seal Stamps, 20th Century, in Their Original Boxes These two hardstone or soapstone seals depict Foo Dogs (Guardian Lions).
Stone
Stuart Devlin Set of Twelve Silver and Silver-Gilt "Twelve Days of Christmas"
By Cartier, Stuart Devlin
Located in North Miami, FL
Crafted with a blend of silver, enamel, and precious hardstone, these boxes are a testament to masterful artistry.
Sterling Silver
H 0.75 in Dm 1.66 in
Small Hardstone Box Set with a Micromosaic Attributed by Giacomo Raffaelli
By Giacomo Raffaelli
Located in Hilversum, NL
A green hardstone circular box with detachable cover set with a micromosaic depicting a mother dog nursing a puppy and protecting another puppy with her paw.
Stone, Silver
H 12.5 in W 22 in D 12 in
Big Baroque Style Hardstone Chest, 1960s
Located in Cathedral City, CA
A Baroque style chest with hardstones and silver inlay embellished on leather and wooden box.
Stone, Silver
H 4 in W 5 in D 8.5 in
Edward Farmer Large Sterling Silver and Jade Table Box
By Edward Farmer
Located in San Francisco, CA
Edward farmer large sterling silver and hardstone table box An absolutely wonderful example of Farmer’s work.
Sterling Silver
H 1.46 in W 0.99 in D 0.99 in
Mid-18th Century Hardstone Box
Located in Paris, FR
A small hardstone box with gold cagework mounts. The box opens with a hinged lid slightly rounded, the body is cylindrical and rests on a base.La gold mount is finely chiselled with ...
Gold
H 1.19 in W 1.5 in D 1.5 in
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver and Hardstone Box By Moss Morris
By Moss Morris
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This antique Edwardian sterling silver and hardstone box has a plain oval rounded form. The surface of this small silver box is plain and unembellished, apart from the feature hallm...
Silver
H 26 in W 9 in
Carved Chinese Hardstone Box as Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
a carved Chinese hardstone footed box with Foo lion heads as handles, top is a filagreed band of gilt metal with an oval rust colored jade medallion, custom carved wooden base now su...
H 1.25 in W 7 in D 4.75 in
Italian Malachite Box
Located in Litchfield, CT
This fabulous Italian made hardstone box is a sleek, colorful example of seventies decorative objets.
Malachite
H 1.5 in W 6.25 in
Italian Modern Hardstone Trinket Box
Located in Astoria, NY
Italian Modern hardstone trinket box or dresser box with gilt metal mounts.
Stone
H 1 in Dm 3 in
Gold Mounted Hardstone Snuff Box with Micro Mosaic
Located in New Orleans, LA
Italian hardstone snuff box with rare micro mosaic of a rabbit.
H 1.58 in W 4.34 in D 3.15 in
Raj period marble and hardstone pietra dura box, Indian circa 1900
Located in Central England, GB
This very pleasing and colourful object is a late 19th century Raj period marble and hardstone pietra dura box. The box is carved from a solid single piece of hard white marble.
Multi-gemstone, Marble
H 3.5 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 in
Continental Europe Hardstone Inlay Trinket or Table Box
Located in Montreal, QC
Specimen marble and hard-stone inlaid decorative box with gilt metal frame resting on lapis lazuli ball feet.
Stone
H 3 in W 12 in D 12 in
19th Century Chinese Black Lacquer and Hardstone Jewelry Box
Located in Stamford, CT
Chinese black lacquer box with carved stone decoration with a bird on a blossoming tree branch. Silk lined interior with quatrefoil mirror.
Precious Stone, Lacquer
H 0.82 in W 3.44 in D 2.5 in
Italian Hardstone and Micromosaic Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Flawless and intricate, the highly detailed micro mosaic on this rare Italian snuff box is an incredible example of the creative artistry of these delightful boxes. The elaborate mic...
Stone, Gold
H 1.5 in W 3.57 in D 1.5 in
Russian Gold and Diamond Mounted Hardstone Snuff Box
Located in New York, NY
Features noble crest of a crown and initials formed with diamond, 19th century, Russia.
H 0.79 in W 3.08 in D 3.08 in
Early 19th Century Micromosaic Gold-Mounted Hardstone Bonbonnière
By Giacomo Raffaelli
Located in Paris, FR
Round box made in hardstone (green porphyry). The removable lid is decorated with a circular micromosaic of exceptional quality.
Gold
H 1.75 in W 2.13 in D 1.5 in
English Gold Mounted Carved Hardstone Dog Form Snuff Box
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1760-80s, 18k, Attributed England with French import marks. This charismatic, finely carved agate snuff box featuring a dog motif was made in the mid-to-late 1700s. Its charm...
H 0.79 in W 2.76 in D 2.17 in
18th Century 18-Karat Gold-Mounted Hardstone Snuff Box, circa 1790
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late 18th century French 18-karat gold-mounted hardstone snuff box, of oval shape, mounted with a polished translucent bloodstone and applied with gold reeded boarders.
Gold
H 1.2 in W 2.1 in D 1.7 in
George II Gold Mounted Hardstone Snuff Box, English, circa 1740/50
Located in London, GB
An Important George II Gold Mounted Hardstone Snuff Box. English Circa 1740/50. The Snuff Box is one of the most important we have offered over the years and has a tall form.
Gold
H 1.58 in W 3.55 in D 1.97 in
Antique German Large 18-Karat Gold-Mounted Hardstone Snuff Box, circa 1800
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century German large 18-karat solid gold-mounted hardstone snuff box, of long oval shape, all sides mounted with a polished agate.
Stone, Gold
H 0.79 in W 2.76 in D 2.17 in
Antique 18th Century 18-Karat Gold-Mounted Hardstone Snuff Box, circa 1790
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late 18th century French 18-karat gold-mounted hardstone snuff box, of oval shape, mounted with a polished translucent bloodstone and applied with gold reeded boarders.
Gold
H 1.38 in W 2.56 in D 3.55 in
Antique French Large 18-Karat Gold-Mounted Hardstone Snuff Box, circa 1780
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late-18th century French large 18-karat gold-mounted hardstone snuff box, of oval shape, all sides mounted with a polished translucent agate and applied with gold reeded boar...
Gold
H 0.75 in W 2 in D 1.7 in
George II English Gold Mounted Hardstone Snuff Box Made in London, circa 1750
Located in London, GB
This important George II Goldmounted English Hardstone Snuff Box, most probably for a Lady, was made almost certainly in London, circa 1750.
Gold
H 1.1 in W 2.1 in D 1.5 in
George III Gold Mounted English Hardstone Snuff Box Made in London, circa 1760
Located in London, GB
An important early George III Gold Mounted English Harstone Snuff Box made almost certainly in London, circa 1760. This quite exceptional gold mounted agate box has slightly incus...
Gold
H 6.25 in W 8.75 in D 6 in
Pietra Dura Marble Specimen Casket Box
Located in Astoria, NY
Marble and hardstone specimen casket box or humidor with elaborate pietra dura design.
Stone, Marble
H 0.87 in W 2.76 in D 1.19 in
19th Century Georgian 18 Karat Gold-Mounted Labradorite Snuff Box, circa 1820
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century Georgian 18 karat solid gold-mounted hardstone snuff box, elongated with rounded corners, engine turned and the lid and base mounted with a polished labradorite.
Stone, Gold
H 0.87 in W 2.76 in D 1.19 in
19th Century Georgian 18 Karat Gold-Mounted Labradorite Snuff Box, circa 1820
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th century Georgian 18 karat solid gold-mounted hardstone snuff box, elongated with rounded corners, engine turned and the lid and base mounted with a polished labradorite.
Stone, Gold
H 1 in W 2.6 in D 2.6 in
Andrew Fogelberg 1781 Antique Georgian Sterling Silver and Hardstone Box
By Andrew Fogelberg
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver and hardstone box; an addition to our diverse silver boxes collection.
Silver, Sterling Silver
H 1.63 in W 4.25 in D 6.13 in
Tigers Eye Box, Italy, circa 1970s
Located in Litchfield, CT
This fabulous Italian made hardstone box is a sleek, colorful example of 70s decorative objects.
H 1.19 in W 6.3 in D 3.94 in
Italian Malachite Box, 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
This fabulous Italian made hardstone box is a sleek, colorful example of 1970s decorative objects.
Malachite
H 1.75 in W 5 in D 4.25 in
Falcon Eye Lidded Semi Precious Stone Box
Located in New York, NY
Falcon eye lidded semi precious stone box. Blue, blue grey and yellow richly coloured hardstone box with Italian sterling silver hinge.
Stone, Sterling Silver
Victorian Scottish Silver-Gilt Hardstone Vinaigrette, Mid-19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
Victorian Scottish silver-gilt hardstone vinaigrette, mid-19th century. Tapering barrel shaped form with dome hinged quartz.
H 1.11 in Dm 1.42 in
Victorian Scottish Silver and Hardstone Memorial Pill Box
By Mackay & Chisholm
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
A good quality Victorian silver Pill Box of circular form with raised reeded rims, the lid set with a multi-coloured polished hardstone, silver gilt interior.
Silver
H 15.79 in W 17.72 in D 12.8 in
C16th/ C17th Venetian Hardstone-Mounted and Parcel -Gilt Ebonise
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fine 16th / 17th Century Venetian Hardstone-mounted and parcel-gilt ebonised table cabinet, from the Late Decorator Duarte Pinto Coelho. The hinged top over an architectural inte...
Breccia Marble
H 0.6 in W 1.54 in D 0.99 in
Scottish Provincial Silver & Hardstone Vinaigrette, John Scott, Perth circa 1820
By John Scott, Perth
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
An extremely rare Scottish Provincial silver Vinaigrette of rounded oblong form, the lid set with a polished domed striated pink color agate stone within a cast floral and leaf borde...
H 15.25 in Dm 14 in
HARDSTONE INSET SILERED METAL BOX
Located in Hudson, NY
A POINTED SIX SIDED BOX ENCRUSTED WITH HARD STONE, IN A SILVER METAL.
Metal
H 3.5 in W 7.13 in D 5.13 in
Lacquer Jewelry Box with Carved Hardstone and Mother of Pearl
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
This beautiful vintage black lacquer jewelry box is embellished with hardstone and mother of pearl carvings and hand painted gold details.
Stone, Multi-gemstone, Metal, Gold Leaf
H 31 in Dm 20 in
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
H 2.5 in W 7.5 in D 3.5 in
Italian Marble Box with Brass Trim
Located in Tampa, FL
A refined Italian marble box, crafted in the late 1950s, featuring a beautifully matched combination of two marble types in harmonious gray and beige tones. Though subtle in color, t...
Marble, Brass
H 10.75 in W 5.25 in D 4.4 in
Striking Art Nouveau Ceramic and Bronze-Mounted Vase in Victor Horta Style
By Victor Horta
Located in Lisse, NL
Top condition and pure elegance Art Nouveau vase. For the collectors of museum quality and condition Art Nouveau ceramics. This stunning Art Nouveau vase is decorated with the mos...
Bronze
H 2.75 in W 6 in D 4.5 in
Fantastic 19th Century French Dore Bronze Mounted Blue Opaline Crystal Box
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A Fantastic 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Dore Bronze Mounted Blue Opaline Crystal Box. The box is composed of two sections of French opaline crystal which are mounted to a fa...
Crystal, Bronze
H 32.49 in W 34.45 in D 17.92 in
Small Biedermeier Walnut Half Cabinet with Drawer, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Elegant small Biedermeier half cabinet from Southern Germany, circa 1830. The charming piece is veneered in richly grained walnut on a solid spruce body, displaying the warm tones an...
Walnut, Spruce
H 12.6 in W 11.82 in D 9.85 in
Red Coral Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture red coral handcrafted sculpture with more than 800 red cabochons hand-placed. With structure and base in solid brass gold-plated 24-karat. Exceptional piece in limited ed...
Coral, Gold Plate, Brass
H 16.54 in Dm 15.75 in
Pink Marble Pedestal Cone Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Introduce monumental elegance and a grounded detail to your interior with the stunning pink marble CONE side table. The sculptural geometric shape of this contemporary design piece ...
Marble
H 16 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
H 15.36 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Pair of Large Chinese Hardstone, Jade and Cloisonné Enamel Flower Models
Located in London, GB
Pair of large Chinese hardstone, jade and cloisonné enamel flower models Chinese, 20th Century Height 39cm, width 25cm, depth 25cm Crafted in 20th century China, this pair of lar...
Stone, Jade, Metal, Enamel
H 38 in W 29.5 in D 3 in
La Carmencita by John Singer Sargent
By John Singer Sargent
Located in New Orleans, LA
John Singer Sargent 1856-1925 American Stamped by artist's estate (en verso) Oil on canvas John Singer Sargent, widely regarded as one of history's most distinguished portraitists...
Canvas, Oil
H 22.84 in W 16.54 in D 7.88 in
19th Century Meissen clock depicting the four seasons.
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality late 19th Century German, Meissen porcelain clock on stand, having wonderful bold traditional colours, the figures representing the four seasons. The clock striking on...
Porcelain
H 6.3 in W 4.73 in D 3.15 in
Art Deco Green Malachite Glass Figural Perfume Bottle
Located in Devon, England
A truly beautiful Art Deco green malachite glass perfume bottle with a female embossed figure to the stopper. Made in Czechoslovakia, this stunning perfume bottle is attributed to Sc...
Malachite
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
H 1.5 in W 4.125 in D 3.25 in
Contemporary Italian Small Blue Lapis Box with Hinged Lid
Located in Toronto, ON
Invite healing energy into your home with this exquisite small vivid blue lapis box. The striking blue lapis stone is meticulously crafted to highlight its rich, vibrant hues, offeri...
Marble, Lapis Lazuli
H 14 in W 12 in D 4.75 in
A large branch of Rubrum coral and Sciacca coral from Wunderkammer, Italy 1820.
Located in Milan, IT
A large branch of Mediterranean red coral (Corallium Rubrum) and a large branch of Sciacca coral, mounted together on a gilt bronze base. The creation of the vase-shaped base involve...
Coral, Silver
H 9 in W 9.5 in D 3 in
A pair of branches of Mediterranean red coral (Corallium Rubrum), Sicily 1790
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of large branches of Mediterranean red coral (Corallium Rubrum). Gilt bronze bases with phytomorphic calyx stem. Connection with an oval element in Lapis Lazuli and two spirals ...
Lapis Lazuli, Bronze
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.