Fireback Adorned with an Egyptian-Inspired Low-Relief
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
The scene was inspired by an Egyptian low-relief decorating the lid of an ivory casket found when Tutankhamun’s tomb was discovered in 1922.
Iron
18th Century Baroque Period Italian German Guild Chest Cabinet Jewelry Casket
By Ferdinando Pogliani
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and most impressive 18th century European parcel ebonized rosewood hardstone bronze pewter bone ivory marquetry tabletop cabinet casket. Of exceptionally fine quality, lavish...
Lapis Lazuli, Metal, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu, Pewter
Rare Jacobean Portrait on Panel Lady Elizabeth Wheeler née Cole 1623 Historical
By Cornelius Johnson
Located in London, GB
After the King’s failed attempt to escape in March 1648, she was removed—yet the King’s trust persisted: he was permitted to send her remaining jewels in an ivory casket. Later, at H...
Oil, Panel
Ivory Inlaid Jewelry Casket on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very fine ivory inlaid Anglo-Indian jewelry casket on stand.
A Spanish Ivory Inlaid Walnut Casket
Located in Stamford, CT
A SPANISH IVORY INLAID WALNUT CASKET, IN THE MUDÉJAR STYLE 16TH/17TH CENTURY This rare marquetry chest offers a striking example of how the Hispanic decorative arts often combine a...
Walnut, Ivory
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
Sold
H 21 in W 75 in D 11 in
M. Zuccarelli, Via Lauren 24 Roma An Italian Ivory and Ebonized Wood Casket
Located in Madrid, ES
An Italian Ivory and Ebonized Wood Casket 19th Measures: 75 x 21 x 11 cm In the manner of Pogliani " M.
Ivory, Wood
Antique Decorative Ivory and Ormolu Mounted Casket, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful ivory and ormolu mounted casket, the hinged lid with oval three dimensional panel cast with hunting scene, hounds and figures on horseback, castle beyond, floral ...
18th Century Antwerp Casket
Located in Greenwich, CT
Unusual ebony, ivory, tortoiseshell and rosewood casket, Flemish, probably Antwerp, circa 1740, the top inlaid with diamond pattern, over zig zag over other geometric designs, the in...
Tortoise Shell, Ivory, Ebony, Rosewood
Sold
H 15 in W 11 in D 5 in
J.P. Morgan Catalogue of the Collection of Jewels and Precious Works of Art #4
Located in Atlanta, GA
“The objets d’art illustrated include rings, rosaries and rosary beads, reliquaries, necklaces, pendant jewels, silver and niello medallions, portrait medallions, ivory and enameled ...
Leather, Paper
Antique English Ebony and Ivory Jewelry Box
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique 1859-1860 Ebony/Ivory Glove/Jewelry Casket Style Lining Box with parquet style lid.
Ebony
Rare Napoleonic Prisoner of War Marine Ivory Casket, circa 1815
Located in Wiltshire, GB
A rare Napoleonic prisoner of war, marine ivory casket. Finest fretwork over gold foil, scribed pen work.
Quill and Ivory Casket
Located in New York, NY
A Vizagapatarn porcupine quill, ivory and tortoise shell casket with buffalo horn edging and sandalwood carcass, with removable trays;bottom lined with red velvet India, c.1860.
Horn
Leather Ivory Turquoise Jewelry Casket
Located in Charleston, SC
Leather Ivory Turquoise Jewelry Casket.
Leather, Wood, Ivory
Indian Vizagapatam Ivory Inlaid Teak Casket
Located in London, GB
Indian Vizagapatam Ivory Inlaid Teak Casket with Finely Worked Relief Carved Foliate Inlay to Top.
Teak
Indo-Portuguese Rosewood Domed Casket Box with Ivory Inlay
Located in Richmond, CA
Indo-Portuguese domed casket in rosewood with elaborate ivory inlay.
Rosewood
$5,026Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.68 in W 5.12 in D 1.97 in
The Illustrious World – Rare Dutch Heraldic and Historical Masterwork, 1700
Located in Langweer, NL
De Doorluchtige Weereld – S. de Vries, François Halma, Amsterdam, 1700 Magnificent and complete three-volume set of De Doorluchtige Weereld (The Illustrious World), written by S. de...
Paper
Fine Antique French Malachite and Bronze Jewelry Box, c.1890
Located in Bath, GB
A truly fabulous late nineteenth century jewelry box made from a fine example of malachite, the first image is the most true colour in person. The Malachite during this era was ag...
Malachite, Bronze
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$131,046Sale Price|20% Off
H 51 in W 41 in D 2 in
My Lady of the Rose Portrait of Hilda, the Artist's Wife - British oil painting
Located in Hagley, England
This superb British exhibited portrait oil painting is by noted artist George Spencer Watson. The influence of Lord Frederick Leighton and the Italian Renaissance can easily be seen....
Oil
Classical Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Italian Classical Carved Sink Basin This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white marble with added carved relief detail, these designs have no...
Marble
Announcement Italian School Oil on Canvas, of the 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Announcement Italian School Oil on canvas, of the 17th century Dimension: 75 x 62 cm. Good conditions.
Paint
$812Sale Price|25% Off
H 13.39 in W 17.72 in D 10.24 in
Early 20th Century Italian Gothic style Decorative Boxe or Small Trunk
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this beautiful and rare small trunk made in the early 20th century. Made entirely of iron with brass decorations, this trunk has a Gothic-inspired design. A unique decora...
Iron
$341,267
H 100.6 in W 66.93 in D 24.81 in
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
By Guggenheim Museum, Pauly et Cie
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...
Walnut
$3,380
H 21.07 in W 17.13 in
The Glow of the Past: Lundström’s Stockholm with a Touch of Mystery
Located in Stockholm, SE
We are pleased to present this painting by Ernst Lundström, dedicated to the esteemed sculptor Per Hasselberg. The dedication on the front of the painting makes this piece particular...
Canvas, Oil
The White Peacock
By Jessie Arms Botke
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A painting by Jessie Arms Botke. "The White Peacock" is a wildlife impressionist painting, oil on canvas in a palette of whites, blues, and browns by female, American artist Jessie A...
Canvas, Oil
$2,972
H 10.24 in W 15.75 in D 11.03 in
Exquisite openly carved 19th century Swiss Black Forest jewelry box walnut bird
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
A true work of art, this stunning 19th-century Black Forest jewelry box from Switzerland is fully hand-carved and a remarkable example of craftsmanship. Nearly 150 years old, the woo...
Walnut
$8,500
H 36 in W 36.5 in D 15 in
Biedermeier Period Burlwood Table Cabinet Of Curiosities Wunderkammer 19th C.
Located in Forney, TX
A fine Biedermeier Period (1815-1848) walnut maple burlwood marquetry table cabinet - wunderkammer (cabinet of curiosities) with fifteen drawers and concealed secret compartments, ci...
Iron
$5,121
H 58.86 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in
Antique Harrods Green Lacquered Cocktail Cabinet on Stand Mid 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A fabulous polychromed Green lacquered and gilt japanned cocktail cabinet-on-stand, retailed by Harrods and bearing their ivorine label, circa 1940's in date. The two-door cabinet ...
Wood, Giltwood
$4,429
H 35 in W 22.1 in D 7.5 in
Antique Medieval Gothic Style, Oak Hanging Wall Cabinet with Church Windows
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare gothic revival wall cabinet with carved church-window doors France or Northern Europe, late 19th century. This exceptional and highly decorative Gothic Revival wall cabinet dat...
Brass
Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful German Meissen dinnerware service for twelve people with serving pieces. The dinnerware service is in great condition. Just exquisite & very rare to find a complete service...
Gold
$3,495
H 28.75 in W 22 in D 16 in
Antique Flemish Dutch Antwerp Red Tortoiseshell Box Cabinet Chest On Stand
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and exceptional Baroque period Flemish or Dutch red tortoiseshell, bone, horn, ebony, and rosewood lift-top chest with drawer, circa 1725, mounted on a later stand. 17th/18...
Bone, Tortoise Shell, Rosewood, Horn, Wood, Ebony
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.