Antique Vanity Jewelry Box Bohemian Gold White Opaline Glass, Late 19th C
Located in New York, NY
Box is a white opaline glass with a raised bright gold decoration and tiny hand-painted blue-and-white flowers, small dots and dashes, finished with a brass hinge and closure.
Brass, Gold Leaf
Monumental 28”w 1970s Handwrought Brass Crab Sculpture Hinged Box with Gem Eyes
By Los Castillo, Sergio Bustamante
Located in St. Louis, MO
Bringing a sophisticated touch of vintage coastal luxury on a grand scale, this hand-forged 1970s brass masterpiece stands as a brilliant, dominating focal point suitable as table ar...
Brass
Dr C Dresser for Benham & Froud A Gothic Revival Oak Coal Box with Brass Hinges
By Christopher Dresser, Benham & Froud
Located in London, GB
A good Gothic Revival oak coal box with stylized brass strap hinges and a decorated brass handle.
Brass
American Mahogany Hinged Bottle Box on Stand with Exposed Dovetails, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany hinged bottle box on stand with exposed dovetails, interior dividers, original brass side handles, and centered brass knob with original locking key.
Brass
Regency Brass Mounted Mahogany Gun Box On Later Base
Located in Essex, MA
Brass mounted hinged rectangular box with fitted interior on a later mahogany base with square section legs.
Brass
Small Cute Sea Shell Collection in an Antique Bevelled Gkass Brass Box
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Small Cute sea shell collection in an antique bevelled glass brass hinged box.
Shell, Glass
Antique Military Hat & Fitted Metal Box of Brigadier General Lawrence Drummond
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
The hat is fitted to the hinged metal box with brass tags and a metal handle at the top.
Metal
Smalll Victorian Monocular Field Microscope
Located in Norwich, GB
Small Victorian monocular field microscope Brass framed monocular field microscope house in it’s original mahogany box with hinged brass carrying handle.
Brass
American Chippendale Walnut & Mahogany Tea Table, Chowan County, NC Circa 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
American Chippendale walnut and mahogany tilt-top tea table with a carved scalloped molded edge, exposed dovetail open hinged box, original brass locking mechanism, turned bulbous ur...
Brass
Labradorite Semi Precious Stone Box with Hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
Labradorite semiprecious stone box with hinged lid. Labradorite displays an iridescent optical effect (or schiller) known as labradorescence. Labradorite is also known as a stone tha...
Stone, Brass
Mid-Century Chinese Wooden Scenic Design Carved Hinge Top Box
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-century Chinese carved wooden box featuring an elaborate scenic design with a hinged top and brass closure hardware.
Metal, Brass
Great Shape & Color, Antique Tea Caddy inNutwood with Brass Lock and Hinges
Located in Lisse, NL
A very pleasing to the eye, early 1800s triple compartment tea caddy. This marvellous tea caddy is in very good condition and the patinated nutwood has a truly warm, deep and rich p...
Brass
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.