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Carl Auböck Comb and Brush in a Box, Austria, 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck brush and comb in a box, Austria, 1960s.
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Horn, Wood

Twins in a Box
By Tricia Cline
Located in Culver City, CA
Porcelain Sculpture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Solid Silver Cutlery in a Box, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Solid silver cutlery in a box. "Servan à Bordeaux" Hallmark Minerva 19th Century. Box
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Antique 19th Century French Serving Pieces

Materials

Silver

  • Solid Silver Cutlery in a Box, 19th Century
  • Solid Silver Cutlery in a Box, 19th Century
  • Solid Silver Cutlery in a Box, 19th Century
  • Solid Silver Cutlery in a Box, 19th Century
H 1.58 in. W 4.34 in. D 11.42 in.
Rare Antique Pop Up Clown in a Box Charm
Located in London, GB
Rare Jack in a box charm 9ct Gold Box stamped 9ct beneath Great large secure fastener Jack has an
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Charm Bracelets

Materials

9k Gold

  • Rare Antique Pop Up Clown in a Box Charm
  • Rare Antique Pop Up Clown in a Box Charm
  • Rare Antique Pop Up Clown in a Box Charm
  • Rare Antique Pop Up Clown in a Box Charm
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W 0.28 in. D 0.28 in. L 0.32 in.
9 Carat Gold "Elephant" Pop Up in a Box
Located in London, GB
9ct Gold pop up ! elephant in a box Hallmarked on the inside of the lid 9 375 Anchor ( Birmingham
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Mid-20th Century English Retro Charm Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 9k Gold

  • 9 Carat Gold "Elephant" Pop Up in a Box
  • 9 Carat Gold "Elephant" Pop Up in a Box
  • 9 Carat Gold "Elephant" Pop Up in a Box
  • 9 Carat Gold "Elephant" Pop Up in a Box
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H 0.4 in. W 0.4 in. D 0.4 in. L 0.4 in.
Tic-tac-toe Game in a Box. Oak Material Handmade
Located in Нұр-Сұлтан, KZ
Tic-tac-toe game in a box. Oak material. 11x13 handmade. This would be the perfect gift for
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21st Century and Contemporary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Whisper Box Mini w/ Satin Gold Glazed Interior by Nika Zupanc
By Nika Zupanc
Located in Milan, IT
Hide items of personal value in the gold interior of this box: jewelry, love tokens and secrets and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Niels Erik & Gladsam Jensen "Desk in a Box"
By Vantinge Møbelindustri, Niels Erik & Glasdam Jensen
Located in Highland, IN
This remarkable design by Niels Erik & Gladsam Jensen is incredibly innovative and versatile. Beautifully crafted of teak by Vantinge Møbelindustri, it looks like a minimalist form w...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

  • Niels Erik & Gladsam Jensen "Desk in a Box"
  • Niels Erik & Gladsam Jensen "Desk in a Box"
  • Niels Erik & Gladsam Jensen "Desk in a Box"
  • Niels Erik & Gladsam Jensen "Desk in a Box"
H 47.5 in. W 31.5 in. D 20.5 in.
Brass Boat Compass in a Box 19th Century
Located in Norwell, MA
name of CC Hutchinson of Boston. The compass is fitted to an 8 sided varnished mahogany binnacle box
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Antique 1890s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Brass Boat Compass in a Box, 19th Century
Located in Norwell, MA
name of CC Hutchinson of Boston. The compass is fitted to an 8 sided varnished mahogany binnacle box
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Vintage 1980s North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th century Antique French school portrait of two dogs playing in a box
Located in Woodbury, CT
19th-century Antique French school portrait of two dogs playing in a box. Oil on canvas and
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1890s Victorian Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Table Box Sterling Silver Striped Paillons in pure Gold and flowers Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Round table box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fired enamels, with “paillons” in pure
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Vintage 1960s Italian Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold

Vintage Scandinavian Modern Teak Drop Front Desk Secretary in a Box, 1960-2000
Located in Topeka, KS
in a box. It is in wonderful vintage condition. There has been a small repair on the right front
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Barbie in a Box - 3D Ltd Ed 5/10
By Reisig and Taylor
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
An homage to the famed Barbie Doll. About the Artists: Animated through an assemblage of analog, digital, and lenticular photographic technologies, these selections from Reisig a...
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2010s Conceptual More Art

Materials

Lenticular

Chinese Four Drawer Document Box, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant tabletop chest is a late 19th-century Chinese document box, once used by a businessman
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

  • Chinese Four Drawer Document Box, C. 1900
  • Chinese Four Drawer Document Box, C. 1900
  • Chinese Four Drawer Document Box, C. 1900
  • Chinese Four Drawer Document Box, C. 1900
H 12 in. W 25.5 in. D 9.25 in.
Recordings Portfolio. Set of 9 color archival pigment prints encased in a box.
By Javier Rey
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Recordings Portfolio, 2015 by Javier Rey 9 archival pigment prints encased in a box Individual
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Color, Archival Pigment

Traditional Antique Silver Fork and Spoon in a Box, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique silver fork and spoon in a soft box. Handmade manufactured in Spain, circa 1950. In
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Vintage 1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Silver

Very Attractive Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Condiment Set in a Box, 1885
By Aldwinckle & Slater
Located in London, London
original box. The mustard pot measures 3"(7.5cm) tall. Each pepper measures 2.25"(6cm) tall. The
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Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century English Painted Portrait in a Box Signed by Chester Dennery
Located in Esbeek, NL
First half of the 19th century painted portrait, depicting Newark Hudson. Signed by Chester Dennery, England. Bronze gilded frame.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Paint

Hand Painted Middle Eastern Lacquer Box with Camel
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand painted Middle Eastern red and black lacquer box in rectangular shape with lid decorated a
Category

Mid-20th Century African Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

The supermodel Gisele Buendchen in a box - man looking at her - fashion posing
By Vincent Peters
Located in Vienna, AT
The artworks is made and signed by the artist in a strictly limited edition of 10. Other sizes and high-end frame on request. German born Vincent Peters established himself as one o...
Category

1990s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Modern Texas Mixed Media Sculpture of a Mummified Portrait Bust in a Box / Crate
By Roy Fridge
Located in Houston, TX
bust encased in a red, white, and blue flag placed in a wooden box or crate. Artist Biography: A
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Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Mixed Media

Carl Auböck Box with Comb and a Brush, Austria, 1960s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck brush and comb in a box, Austria 1960s.
Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Horn

1950s Decorative Original Belgian Beer Crates/Storage Crates
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s decorative original Belgian beer crates/storage crates – Various quantities available 1950s vintage decorative original Belgian beer crates/storage crates – Various quantities...
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Moorish Decorative Glass Perfume Bottle Sprinkler with Embossed Metal Overlay
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted Moroccan Moorish white glass perfume footed bottle or rose water sprinkler with raised embossed silvered metal floral design over glass. The pressed glass bottle in Art ...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

German Jugendstil Art Nouveau Box Erhard & Sohne
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in Grantham, GB
German Jugendstil brass mounted box. The box of rectangular form with twin loop angles and artistic
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Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

  • German Jugendstil Art Nouveau Box Erhard & Sohne
  • German Jugendstil Art Nouveau Box Erhard & Sohne
  • German Jugendstil Art Nouveau Box Erhard & Sohne
  • German Jugendstil Art Nouveau Box Erhard & Sohne
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H 4.53 in. W 7.48 in. D 4.53 in.
Lalique Vibration Box in Clear Crystal
By Lalique
Located in New York, NY
Crystal stretched and worked in its molten state transforms into undulating waves of light, and renders the subtle sensation of motion. Folding and unfolding, the lines draw parallel...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal

  • Lalique Vibration Box in Clear Crystal
  • Lalique Vibration Box in Clear Crystal
  • Lalique Vibration Box in Clear Crystal
  • Lalique Vibration Box in Clear Crystal
H 4.29 in. W 4.06 in. D 4.06 in.
Dark Green Garrison Shoe Cleaning Tin
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Dark green garrison shoe cleaning tin 2 sections, brown on one side and black on the other, the tin has a central carrying handle and 2 lidded sections In good vintage condition,...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tin

French Box Case in a Book Shape
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Box case in the shape of a book for storage. Add some French classical and vintage elements to your
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Early 20th Century French Provincial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather

  • French Box Case in a Book Shape
  • French Box Case in a Book Shape
  • French Box Case in a Book Shape
  • French Box Case in a Book Shape
H 15.5 in. W 12.5 in. D 3 in.
Vintage English Sterling Silver Jewelry / Ring Box in the Form of a Dresser
By A&J Zimmerman Ltd.
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderfully handsome and unusual jewellery box in the form of a bow fronted dresser on legs or a
Category

Vintage 1920s English Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Versailles Flower Pot and Saucer, Set of 2
By Poterie Normand
Located in Mareil-Marly, Yvelines
. Packed in a box with the Queen's monogram. Designed by Richard Mique, the architect who created the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XVI Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Sewing Box by Maison Aucoc, Paris
By A. Aucoc
Located in Paris, FR
Late 19th century oval sewing box decorated with crowned monogram. The case contains five gold and
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Steel

  • 19th Century Sewing Box by Maison Aucoc, Paris
  • 19th Century Sewing Box by Maison Aucoc, Paris
  • 19th Century Sewing Box by Maison Aucoc, Paris
  • 19th Century Sewing Box by Maison Aucoc, Paris
H 0.79 in. W 4.53 in. D 2.37 in.
Rare Bronze Sculptural Casket / Box Panels with Historical Roman Empire Scenes
Located in Lisse, NL
Good quality antique box with Roman scenes on all four sides and on top. If you are a collector or
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Early 20th Century Italian Empire Revival Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Cosmo Side Table in Cream Shagreen, Stone and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu, Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
quirkier way reflecting her youth. From her "jewelry inspired knobs" on decorative boxes, gold bar boxes
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco End Tables

Materials

Stone, Brass

Daum Nancy box Art Deco signed Daum Nancy with cross Lorreine Acid cut
By Daum
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Daum Nancy box ( Art Deco ) signed Daum Nancy. with cross Lorreine - Acid cut and portially gilded
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Art Glass

Bakery Tile Mural in Pure Clay and Fine Ceramic
Located in Baldock, GB
with extra care to ensure their safe arrival. We use strong double thickness boxes that are securely
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Ceramic

Bakery Tile Mural in Pure Clay and Fine Ceramic
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H 17.7 in. W 23.6 in. D 0.19 in.
CHANEL Vintage black polyester box pleat mini skirt FR42 L
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Vintage black polyester box pleat mini skirt FR42 L Reference: JYLM/A00021 Brand: Chanel
Category

2010s A-Line Skirts

Box with a Shell Lid in Style of Alexandre Noll
By Alexandre Noll
Located in NYC, NY
A beautiful wood box with a small compartment inside and a shell lid in the manner of Alexandre
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Vintage 1940s French Minimalist Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Walnut

Monumental in Silver Murano Glass Box
Located in London, GB
A monumental box in silver Murano glass with polished brass inner core.
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

  • Monumental in Silver Murano Glass Box
  • Monumental in Silver Murano Glass Box
  • Monumental in Silver Murano Glass Box
  • Monumental in Silver Murano Glass Box
H 7.09 in. W 13.78 in. D 9.85 in.
British Campaign Mahogany and Ebony Officer's Box or Chest on Stand, Early 1900
Located in Nantucket, MA
From the early 1900s and restored to excellent condition, a British Campaign officer's chest. Made in mahogany with ebony inlay and edging, brass handles and on a custom made stand t...
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Early 20th Century Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany

Small Swedish Folk Art Painted Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A Swedish allmoge folk art painted little box with a combination lock most probably from the region
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pine

  • Small Swedish Folk Art Painted Box
  • Small Swedish Folk Art Painted Box
  • Small Swedish Folk Art Painted Box
  • Small Swedish Folk Art Painted Box
H 4.34 in. W 7.49 in. D 3.55 in.
Jewelry Box Silver Plated in the Shape of a Hippopotamus
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960 we offer this rare jewelry box made in bronze and Silver Plated in the shape of a
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

A Walnut Parquetry Sewing Box
Located in Sheffield, MA
The square box with slant top fitted with pin cushion surrounded in parquetry of stained walnut, on
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Boxes

  • A Walnut Parquetry Sewing Box
  • A Walnut Parquetry Sewing Box
  • A Walnut Parquetry Sewing Box
  • A Walnut Parquetry Sewing Box
H 7.5 in. W 11.5 in. D 9 in.
A Box by J. Muckey
By J. Muckey
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare walnut box by J.Muckey-a craftsman active in the 1970's.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Boxes

Materials

Walnut

  • A Box by J. Muckey
  • A Box by J. Muckey
  • A Box by J. Muckey
  • A Box by J. Muckey
H 4 in. W 7.5 in. D 5.5 in.
CHANEL Vintage black textured acetate viscose box pleat wide leg shorts FR42 L
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Vintage black textured acetate viscose box pleat wide leg shorts FR42 L Reference: JYLM
Category

2010s A-Line Skirts

Versailles Flower Pot and Saucer, Set of 4
By Poterie Normand
Located in Mareil-Marly, Yvelines
. Packed in a box with the Queen's monogram and a historical note. Designed by Richard Mique, the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XVI Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Ceramic

Royal Copenhagen Valdemar Engelhart Porcelain Mounted in a Silver Pill Box
By Royal Copenhagen, Valdemar Engelhardt
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen Valdemar Engelhart Porcelain mounted in a Silver Pill Box by Erik Magnussen i 1913
Category

20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Rutebo Leksand, Sweden, Large Money Box in Shape of a Camel in Glazed Stoneware
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rutebo Leksand, Sweden. Large money box in shape of a camel in glazed stoneware/ ceramics. 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stoneware

Antique Padlock Post Box, Letter Box in Tin
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Antique padlock post box. A very unusual letter box, post box, made in the form of a giant padlock
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Vintage 1920s French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

  • Antique Padlock Post Box, Letter Box in Tin
  • Antique Padlock Post Box, Letter Box in Tin
  • Antique Padlock Post Box, Letter Box in Tin
  • Antique Padlock Post Box, Letter Box in Tin
H 20.67 in. W 18.12 in. D 6.11 in.
Lunalina a Timeless Decorative little Box
By Pietre Trovanti
Located in Crodo, VB
Little Decorative Box Trovanti collection Author Andrea Scotton Editor Pietre Trovanti Lunalina
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2010s Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble

Italian 19th Century Braided Straw Box from a Monastery in Umbria Region
Located in Milan, IT
An Italian straw work box decorated everywhere with extraordinary straw-work geometrical marquetry
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Iron

French Majolica Box Dog in a Kennel Choisy-le-Roi, circa 1880
By Choisy-le-Roi
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica box dog in a kennel signed Choisy le Roi l, circa 1880.
Category

Antique 1880s French Country Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Breguet Classique Calendrier 7337BA/1E/9V6 Watcch
By Breguet
Located in London, GB
clasp. In excellent condition, the watch comes complete with a Breguet box and papers dated September
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Charles Krypell Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Bead Choker Necklace, '13.50 Cttw'
By Charles Krypell
Located in Boca Raton, FL
have the original packaging, but it comes with a beautiful wood box. Length, 15.5 inches Width, 10mm
Category

Late 20th Century Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Ceylonese Ebony Box
Located in London, by appointment only
A charming mid 19th century carved ebony box with intertwined foliate ornament on all sides on a
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Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ebony

  • Carved Ceylonese Ebony Box
  • Carved Ceylonese Ebony Box
  • Carved Ceylonese Ebony Box
  • Carved Ceylonese Ebony Box
H 2.76 in. W 9.26 in. D 4.34 in.
Box in Brass, with an Anchor Pattern, Old Patina, in a Gold Color France 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This box has been made in France, circa 1970. It is in a very good condition. The material is Brass
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Vintage 1970s French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Chinese Scholar Pen Box in Porcelain with Two Rooms and a Lid
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Chinese famille rose scholar pen box with two rooms and a lid. Decorated with butterflies, cicada
Category

20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Garnet Bead Yellow Gold Y-Necklace
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
necklace measures sixteen inches plus the two inch drop. New, in gift box.
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Vintage 1960s American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona Sterling Silver Cat Pendant Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
tradition. This piece will arrive at your door beautifully gift wrapped in Alex Jona boxes, put inside an
Category

2010s Italian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver

  • Alex Jona Sterling Silver Cat Pendant Necklace
  • Alex Jona Sterling Silver Cat Pendant Necklace
  • Alex Jona Sterling Silver Cat Pendant Necklace
  • Alex Jona Sterling Silver Cat Pendant Necklace
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W 0.50 in. D 0.16 in. L 1.06 in.
Alex Jona Sterling Silver Enamel Cat Cufflinks
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
piece will arrive at your door beautifully gift wrapped in Alex Jona boxes, put inside an elegant jewel
Category

2010s Italian Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

  • Alex Jona Sterling Silver Enamel Cat Cufflinks
  • Alex Jona Sterling Silver Enamel Cat Cufflinks
  • Alex Jona Sterling Silver Enamel Cat Cufflinks
  • Alex Jona Sterling Silver Enamel Cat Cufflinks
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H 0.66 in. W 0.74 in. D 0.41 in.
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In A Box For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the in a box you’re looking for. An in a box — often made from metal, ceramic and wood — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for an in a box, we have 17 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an in a box — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right in a box, those designed in Art Nouveau, Scandinavian Modern and Louis XVI styles are of considerable interest. A well-made in a box has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Agustina Bottoni, A. Klein and A&J Zimmerman Ltd. are consistently popular.

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Prices for an in a box start at $312 and top out at $12,682 with the average selling for $950.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    An apothecary box is a type of small cupboard or trunk formerly used by pharmacists and physicians to store medicines and tools in the many small compartments and drawers. Today, apothecary boxes are popular in homes as antique or rustic-looking decorative objects. Shop a range of antique and vintage apothecary cabinets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A firewood box is a storage container designed to hold firewood. Normally, people place the boxes next to the fireplace to keep wood within easy reach. Wood and metal are the materials most frequently used to produce the boxes. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage firewood boxes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Camphor boxes are storage boxes traditionally used to transport precious items like silk, porcelain and tea from China to Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries. Camphor wood served as the material for these highly decorative boxes because it was durable and naturally repellent to moths and other pests. Find a selection of camphor boxes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A bentwood box is a traditionally crafted style of a box from a single piece of wood that has been steamed and bent to form a box. Three of its four corners are bent at a 90-degree angle, with the fourth corner pinned, stitched, or glued in place. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary bentwood boxes from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A blanket box refers to a piece of storage furniture that is primarily used to store blankets and quilts. Find a collection of antique and vintage blanket boxes on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A lacquerware box is a box that has been coated in lacquer to give it a distinctive decorative look. The material underneath the lacquer can vary and can be decorated with carving or painting as well. Shop a collection of lacquerware boxes from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A shadow box is a shallow enclosed case, usually with a glass front, in which something, often a sentimental object, is set for protection and display. 

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A book box is a small box that plays a trick on the eye. On the outside, it is painted to look like a book, but on the inside is a carved out interior, meant to store your trinkets and wares. On 1stDibs, find a collection of book boxes from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Lacquer boxes are 20th century Russian boxes. The boxes feature miniature paintings and are not made out of wood as appears, but are crafted from papier-mâché instead. Shop a collection of lacquer boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Also known as a smoking cloche, a smoking box is a glass domed lid that covers a wooden plate. It’s used to give cocktails a smokey flavor.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Vanity boxes are small ornately decorated boxes used to hold a woman's grooming essentials, such as a powder puff and a mirror. Although initially designed for travel, they are usually placed on a vanity table or dresser in modern homes. Find a selection of antique and vintage vanity boxes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A drawing box is set which has a collection of various instruments required for drawing purposes. It comes in various sizes based on the number of instruments packed. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of drawing boxes ranging from the 1930s to 20th century.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A filigree box likely refers to a jewelry box that features a decoratively embellished exterior owing to intricate metalwork called filigree. This type of metalwork sees threaded metal and beads woven together or separately to form elaborate patterns and motifs. Find a collection of antique and vintage filigree boxes on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A coffer box is a wooden box that is covered in leather, studded nails, and has carrying handles on the side. It was used in the Middle ages to carry clothes, valuables, and other goods. Find a collection of antique and vintage wooden furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A butterfly box is a nesting box built for butterflies to have shelter during nasty weather. These boxes are usually made of wood and have multiple vertical openings for butterflies to enter. These boxes will not only add up the beauty of your garden but also will help the population of butterflies to sustain. Shop a range of butterfly boxes from top sellers and makers around the world on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Battersea box is part of the wider umbrella of Battersea enamelware, a kind of painted enamelware produced in England in the mid-18th century. Considered to be of incredibly high quality, pristine examples of this enamelware are highly sought after by collectors. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of expertly-vetted Battersea enamelware from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A pantry box was used commonly in the 19th century to store dry items like sugar, cereals, and spices in the pantry. It is now primarily utilized as a decorative object. It was quite popular since it had handles and could be used to transport products to and from the market. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary pantry boxes from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    A needlework box, or sewing box, is a storage box that has bins and compartments designed specifically for holding needles, threads and other accessories for sewing and needlepoint. Many manufacturers produce them out of wood, but some are fabric or plastic. Shop a selection of sewing boxes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Cloisonné is an ancient metalworking technique that creates a decorative design with enamels by the use of wire and metal strips. A Cloisonné box would be decorated in this process and used to store items like jewelry or other trinkets. Shop a collection of Cloisonné boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A vinaigrette box is a small metal container (usually silver) with a perforated top. People typically keep strong-smelling substances like vinegar in vinaigrette boxes. They were popular in the 18th century.