Meteor Box Large
Located in Kolkata, IN
A sculptural box with a radiant green straw marquetry lid and gold foil body. A bold piece that
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Boxes
Straw, Resin
Meteor Box Large
Located in Kolkata, IN
A sculptural box with a radiant green straw marquetry lid and gold foil body. A bold piece that
Straw, Resin
Meteor Box Medium
Located in Kolkata, IN
A gleaming maroon straw marquetry box with a gold foiled base. Compact, refined and irresistibly
Straw, Resin
Green Indian Lacquered Box Decorative Box, 20th century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Nice Indian box in green lacquered wood dating from the end of the 20th century. It is decorated
Wood, Lacquer
Anglo Indian Trinket Box
Located in Tampa, FL
Anglo Indian trinket box, nice size inlaid in brass made of rosewood. The interior is two and half
Wood
Amber Trinket Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A beautifully decorated Indian metal box with a stone of amber on the top. 1920s or earlier There
Stone, Metal
Kashmir Papier-Mâché Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A wonderful hand-painted papier-mâché box beautifully decorated in a blue and gold. Kashmir, India
Wood
Vintage Brass Band Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage handcrafted decorative box is a masterclass in mid-century artisanal design, offering
Brass
19th Century Indian Box
Located in Tampa, FL
This exquisite antique box from 19th century India is a true treasure with its rich patina and
Brass
Round Wooden Indian Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A round wooden box from India. Might be some type of rosewood. Circa 1920s, maybe a little earlier
Ivory, Rosewood
South Indian Brass Box Jewel Box Droga Art circa 1950
Located in Labrit, Landes
Little jewel box in openwork metal with floral and plant motifs. Brass. Typical of the droga art
Brass
Papier Mâché Frog Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A vintage hand painted papier mâché box in the shape of a frog from Kashmir India. Gold and black
Paper
Vintage Rajasthani Pietra Dura White Stone Inlay Taj Mahal India Style
By Rajhastani
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Rajasthani Pietra Dura White Stone Inlay Taj Mahal India Style coaster plates. Rajasthani
Stone, Marble
Indian Bone and Brass Decorative Dome Shaped Box or Stash Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely dome shaped bone box from India. The box can be decorative or hold anything from rubber
Brass
Black And Red Kashmir Box
Located in Tampa, FL
This box is wonderful. Colors are great orange, green, and gold. From Kashmir, India circa 1915
Wood, Paint
Petite Indian Swivel Box
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite keepsake box with a swivel lid is crafted in the tradition of Indian bidri-ware, with a
Metal, Silver
Antique Papier Mâché Egg Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A lovely papier mâché box in the shape of an egg. The box is adorned with hand painted figures
Paper
Vintage Papier Mâché Round Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A lovely round papier mâché box that has been hand painted with a gold oak leaf design. The top has
Paper
Silver Vermeil Reticulated Indian Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A turn of the century silver Vermeil reticulated Indian box with enamel border and flowers. It was
Vermeil
Anglo Indian Inlaid Work Box
Located in Tampa, FL
An anglo Indian workbox made of ebony. The tray lifts up from the box on the lid which is also
Bone, Ivory, Ebony
Fine Cloisonné Enamel Silver Pill Box
Located in Worcester, GB
Fine Cloisonné Enamel Silver Pill Box A finely crafted kidney-shaped sterling silver pill box
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Persian Box Khatam Kari Footed Wooden Round Jewelry Vanity Trinket Moorish Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Late 19th c. early 20th c. Persian Footed Wooden Round Jewelry Box. Antique rare in round shape
Brass
Indian Brass Pandan Box, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
An Indian brass pandan box, 19th century. 9 inches wide by 7 inches tall
Brass
Billy's Rajasthani Box of Joy
Located in Dallas, TX
This Rajasthani Indian box is made up of bits and pieces of reclaimed wood from condemned Indian
Wood
Indian Pan Daen Round Tinned Box
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a vintage tinned box from India. It's called a Pan Daen Mughai box. It's made from hand
Metal
Mystic Elegance: Siberian Charoite Keepsake Box
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Charoite Box (3.5" x 4.25") is crafted from a rare and mesmerizing purple-hued
Stone
Anglo Indian Wood and Bone Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive Anglo Indian British colonial style lidded box crafted in mahogany and decorated with
Mahogany, Bone
Early 19th Century Indian Bronze Work Box
Located in Tampa, FL
This remarkable Indian box dates to the early 19th century and was traditionally used as a work box
Bronze
Brass Tulip Box by Bunny Williams Home
By Bunny Williams Home
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful box is crafted from cast aluminum with a polished brass finish. Smooth sides are
Aluminum
Large Anglo Indian Elephant Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
designs that unexpectedly opens as a trinket box.
Metal
19th Century Small Indian Dowry Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A 19th century small Indian dowry box on wheels with fitted compartments. The door at the top that
Wood
Indian Openwork Teak Box, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Openwork teak box made in India at the end of the 19th century. The interior is lined with velvet
Teak
White Marble Box with Malachite Inlay
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A stunning and substantial decorative box in the Mid-Century Italian style, carved from solid white
Malachite, Marble
Anglo-Indian Inlaid Elephant Motif Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Anglo-Indian inlaid box with elephant motif (circa 1920s). Dimensions: 14"H x 19.5"W x 13"D.
Wood
Vintage Indian Handcarved Wooden Decorative Box
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Handcarved wooden trinket box with carved geometric shapes, small handmade ornamental indentations
Metal
19th century Indian "Paan Daan" Reticulated Copper Box
Located in Middleburg, VA
Made in India - Extraordinary Craftsmanship Reticulated and originally silver plated. Circa 1820
Copper
Antique Anglo-Indian Decorative Box with Bone Marquetry.
Located in Marbella, ES
A delicate and elegant antique box crafted from wood and richly decorated with bone marquetry
Wood
Indian Hand Painted Papier Mâché Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A hand painted papier mâché square box with stripes on the sides and flowers on the top. It is
Paper
Old Pen Box Wood and Brass Anglo-Indian
Located in Poperinge, BE
Antique Anglo-Indian pen box with hidden drawer, made of wood and brass, featuring a central blank
Brass
Jewelry Box in Exotic Tigers Eye
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Decorative jewelry box in tessellated exotic tigers eye with velvet interior.
Precious Stone
Antique Anglo Indian Quill and Bone Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Exceptional antique Anglo Indian sewing box handcrafted with quills and decorated bone with a brass
Brass
Anglo Indian Faux Tortoise Trinket Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Inspired vintage Anglo Indian hinged box crafted in mahogany and clad in a faux tortoise laminate.
Mahogany
Antique Anglo Indian Coconut and Metal Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty antique Anglo Indian box crafted with a polished coconut and decorated with jewelry like
Metal
Elegant vintage hand carved stone trinket box
Located in Allentown, PA
This is an elegant hand carved stone trinket box. This box has intricate carvings of bamboo around
Stone
19C Anglo Indian Vizigapatam Stamp Box
Located in Dallas, TX
is an exceptional example of it’s type ! Anglo Indian boxes were made in India for the English
Bone, Shell
Striking Pair of Tessellated Bone Decorative Lidded Boxes
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Striking pair of tessellated bone decorative boxes having wonderful unusual shape, black ink
Bone
Anglo Indian Tortoise and Bone Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive Anglo Indian box crafted in mahogany and clad in tortoise shell decorated with bone
Bone, Tortoise Shell
Vintage Brass Tiffin Box with Rich Patina, Decorative Object
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The box features a rich patina that gives it an authentic, time-honored character.
Metal
Antique Anglo Indian Tortoise and Bone Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Intriguing antique Anglo Indian lidded box handcrafted in indigenous hardwood clad in organic
Bone, Tortoise Shell, Felt, Organic Material, Hardwood
Set of 2 Anglo Indian Boxes
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Set of 2 Anglo Indian boxes. Both early 20th century with bone and faux tortoise decorations. In
Bone, Wood
Mid Century Inlaid Wood And Bone Box
Located in Tampa, FL
Excellent condition with wear consistent with age.
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
A Mughal Indian Brass Engraved Betel Pandan Box
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A MUGHAL INDIAN BRASS ENGRAVED BETEL PANDAN BOX Northern India. 18th Century. Length: 4 1/4" in
Brass
Vintage Nautical Wood with Inlaid Brass Jewelry Box
By R & Y Augousti, Jonathan Adler
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and Minimalist Jewelry box. This rare beauty is a unique box or decorative box that
Brass
Old Wooden Camel On Wheels Box Trinket Toys
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful old camel on wheels, trinket or spice box, vintage toy from the second half of the 20th
Wood
Anglo Indian Jewelry Box
Located in Tampa, FL
beautifully crafted anglo indian rosewood jewelry box dating to the turn of the twentieth century
Rosewood
Vizagapatam Anglo-Indian Rectangular Box with Bone Inlaid
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
of India, near Madras. Great decorative inlaid pen box or jewelry box. Inside dimensions: 12" W x 3
Sandalwood
A Brass Mughal Indian Oval Betel Pandan Box
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A BRASS MUGHAL INDIAN OVAL BETEL PANDAN BOX Northern India, early 19th century. Length: 5 1/4" in
Brass
Antique Kashmiri Dome Topped Stationary Box. Late 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Superb stationary box Probably Kashmir, Indian sub-continent The finest of printed paper applied
Wood, Paper
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.