Black and Ivory Striped Bone Inlay Box, Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sleek and elegant rectangular box, this piece is crafted with a striking black and ivory bone inlay in a bold geometric pattern.
Boxwood
Ivory and Blue Chevron Bone Inlay Box, Handcrafted in India, 1990s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Ivory and blue chevron decorative trinket rectangular lidded box inlaid with white bone and resin on wood.
Bone
Small Exotic Ivory Shagreen and Macassar Ebony Box with Bone Inlay
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, exotic, and unmistakably refined, shagreen has long captivated those with a discerning eye for luxury. Derived from stingray skin, this richly textured material first appea...
Stainless Steel
A Rare Large Bone and Ivory Anglo Indian Casket or Sewing Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
An ivory overlaid on bone casket or sewing box, with a wonderful ivory and satinwood interior.
Bone, Ivory
Sea Green Shagreen and Macassar Ebony Box with Bone Inlay
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, exotic, and unmistakably refined, shagreen has long captivated those with a discerning eye for luxury. A study in subtle opulence, this artisan-crafted decorative box is wr...
Stainless Steel
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H 3.75 in W 11.25 in D 4.75 in
19th Century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Dark Shell and Faux Ivory Glove Box
Located in Dallas, TX
These panels make this Box Important !!! The box sits on four carved bone lions paw feet.
Bone, Shell, Sandalwood
A Large and Rare Anglo Indian Box, Kathleen
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A rare and unusual Anglo Indian Ceylonese quill box, inlaid with the name Kathleen, in bone dots. Bone dots also surround the top of the lid in a greek key motif, zig zag inlaid dots...
Ebony, Bone, Ivory
19th Century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Shell and Faux Ivory Ring Box
Located in Dallas, TX
It sits on four carved faux ivory or bone lions paw feet. The box is decorated using black ‘lac’ indelible ink made from crushed lac beetles, floral motifs.
Bone, Tortoise Shell, Sandalwood
19th Century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Shell and Faux Ivory Ring Box
Located in Dallas, TX
It sits on 4 carved faux ivory or bone lions paw feet. The box is decorated using black ‘lac’ indelible ink made from crushed lac beetles and floral motifs.
Bone, Shell, Sandalwood
Fine Anglo-Indian Basket-Form Sewing Box, circa 1870
Located in Doylestown, PA
Fine Anglo-Indian (Vizagapatam) sandalwood, horn, and bone/ivory basket form sewing box, circa 1870.
Horn
Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy
Located in Atlanta, GA
(3) Tortoise Shell Tea Caddies all Sold Separately. ALL WITH SILVER FOIL LINED COMPARTMENTS WITH TORTOISE SHELL LIDS. MOTHER OF PEARL KEY PLATES. LOCKS AND KEYS ARE IN WORKING OR...
Tortoise Shell, Ivory, Bone, Mother-of-Pearl
Large Sky Blue Shagreen and Macassar Ebony Box with Bone Inlay
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, exotic, and unmistakably refined, shagreen has long captivated those with a discerning eye for luxury. A study in subtle opulence, this artisan-crafted decorative box is wr...
Stainless Steel
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H 6.75 in W 8.75 in D 5.25 in
Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Domed Sandalwood and Faux Ivory Stationery Box
Located in Dallas, TX
LOVELY piece of Anglo-Indian history from circa 1860.Made in Vizagapatam, India, famous for its shell and bone craftsmanship and exquisite pieces ! This casket or domed shaped statio...
Bone, Sandalwood
18th Century Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Faux Ivory and Sandalwood Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an exceptional, rare and museum quality piece consisting of an 18th Century Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam faux ivory and sandalwood box. This one is truly one of the best we...
Bone, Sandalwood
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H 2 in W 3.6 in D 2.75 in
19th Century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Miniature Shell and Faux Ivory Ring Box
Located in Dallas, TX
It sits on 4 carved faux ivory or bone lions paw feet. The box is decorated using black 'lac' indelible ink made from crushed lac beetles ..... floral motifs.
Bone, Shell, Sandalwood
Tortoiseshell & Ivory Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Tortoiseshell & Ivory Tented Top Tea Caddy with Ivory edging, pewter stringing and having unusual inverted shaped cants which makes this striking tortoiseshell tea caddy stand out fr...
Tortoise Shell, Ivory, Bone
Chinese Jewelry Makeup Box
Located in Sarasota, FL
Hand make and carved with Coral (as branches and Ivory/bone inlaided as leaves, fuirt, butterflies, bell, picture of landscape, etc. with mirror (which stands and is connected) drawe...
Wood, Bone, Ivory
Sailor Made Specimen Wood Box
Located in Stamford, CT
Circa 1850s Sailor made specimen wood box with various specimens such as: rosewood, bone, ebony, mother of pearl, and boxwood. Made in the United States. Please note of wear consiste...
Bone, Ivory, Mother-of-Pearl, Boxwood, Rosewood
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H 6.25 in W 12 in D 8.13 in
21st Century Pair of Wood Ebony and Ivory Bone Inlay Hinge Boxes Set of 2 Pieces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
21st century pair of wood ebony and ivory bone inlay hinged box set of 2 pieces. These finely crafted boxes feature ebony and ivory bone inlay geometric pattern over a wood base.
Wood, Bone
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
Bespoke Octagon Smoked Murano Glass Mirror, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Bespoke octagon smoked Murano glass mirror, in stock Vivid and intense smoked or bronze glass block with naturally occurring air inclusions throughout Highly polished faceted pa...
Brass
Sleek 1930s Art Deco Shagreen Cigarette Case with Golden Interior
Located in Red Lion, PA
Sleek 1930s Art Deco Shagreen Cigarette Case with Golden Interior This sleek Art Deco shagreen cigarette case epitomizes the understated elegance and refinement of 1930s luxury desi...
Metal
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...
Oak
$1,250 / item
H 3.25 in W 12.5 in D 9.25 in
Handmade Modern Decorative Box, Black Bone and Wood, Spain, 2022
Located in New York, NY
Hand made dimensional bone box with hand set black centers. Rectangular pieces form a dimensional facade, lined in wood. A great addition to any coffee table to store remote controls...
Bone, Wood
$10,000
H 65.5 in W 140 in D 0.75 in
Japanese Asian Large Edo Six-Panel Folding Byobu Screen Landscape Monkeys Trees
Located in Studio City, CA
An absolutely gorgeous, wonderfully composed six-panel Japanese Byobu folding screen/room divider depicting a family of playful monkeys among the blooming trees and mountainous lands...
Gold Leaf
$1,500
H 1.63 in W 4.63 in D 4 in
Art Deco Dark Green Shagreen Covered Wooden Box with Bar-Form Lid-Lift
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco shagreen covered wooden box of dark green color and with a bone lid lift.
Bone, Shagreen, Wood
Ivory Color Shagreen and Walnut Box
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, exotic, and unmistakably refined, shagreen has long captivated those with a discerning eye for luxury. Derived from stingray skin, this richly textured material first appear...
Stainless Steel
Large Onyx Shagreen and Macassar Ebony Box with Bone Inlay
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, exotic, and unmistakably refined, shagreen has long captivated those with a discerning eye for luxury. A study in subtle opulence, this artisan-crafted decorative box is wra...
Stainless Steel
Lacquered Goatskin and Walnut Vanity Box
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, exotic, and unmistakably refined, shagreen has long captivated those with a discerning eye for luxury. Derived from stingray skin, this richly textured material first appear...
Goatskin, Walnut
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.