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
Selene Box in Glossy Ivory Lacquered Wood with Corno Italiano Inlays, Mod. 5311c
By Arcahorn Srl.
Located in Recanati, Macerata
Discerning materials and excellent craftsmanship meld together in our Selene box. Supported by small feet in chromed brass, this box is handmade of wood with lacquered ivory gloss fi...
Chrome
Selene Box in Glossy Ivory Lacquered Wood with Corno Italiano Inlays, Mod. 5310c
By Arcahorn Srl.
Located in Recanati, Macerata
Discerning materials and excellent craftsmanship meld together in our Selene box. Supported by small feet in chromed brass, this box is handmade of wood with lacquered ivory gloss fi...
Chrome
19th Century English Dresser Box
Located in High Point, NC
19th century English dresser box made from exquisitely grained rosewood. The box has wonderfully inlaid patterns on the top and front in ivory, along with the beaded ivory trim. Th...
Ivory, Rosewood
19C Anglo Indian Highly Carved Sadeli Mosaic Sarcophagus Sewing Box
Located in Dallas, TX
These types of boxes, carved padouk and sandalwood, (whilst beautiful and superbly crafted) were of a lesser quality, than the more profusely and intricately mosaic inlay, tortoisesh...
Bone, Sandalwood, Teak
19c Anglo Indian Highly Carved Teak and Sandalwood Sarcophagus Sewing Box
Located in Dallas, TX
These types of boxes, carved padouk and sandalwood, (whilst beautiful and superbly crafted) were of a lesser quality, than the more profusely and intricately mosaic inlay, tortoisesh...
Bone, Sandalwood, Teak
19C Anglo Indian Highly Carved Teak Sadeli Mosaic Inlaid Sewing Box
Located in Dallas, TX
These types of boxes, carved padouk and sandalwood, (whilst beautiful and superbly crafted) were of a lesser quality, than the more profusely and intricately mosaic inlay, tortoisesh...
Bone, Sandalwood, Teak
Unavailable
H 5.25 in W 6.5 in D 4.25 in
Antique Tortoise Shell Inlay Tea Caddy, 2 Well - Tortoiseshell
Located in South Coast, CA
Mid-1800s, perhaps earlier, the breathtaking old early Victorian tortoise shell tea caddy you see here is complete, in really fine condition (very slight imperfections consistent wit...
Wood, Ivory, Mother-of-Pearl
Regency Line Inlay Rosewood Tea Caddy
Located in New York, NY
Rose wood tea caddy with chamfered corners on cast bronze feet. Line inlay detail on face and top. Ivory key hole (no key) Interior has two compartments. Tea side has tin lining ...
Bronze
Large Anglo-Indian Ivory Bone Inlay Jewelry Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large Anglo-Indian ivory color, bone inlay jewelry box, dome-shaped top, long box, black velvet lining inside.
Bone
A Rare Continental Ebony Rectangular Box w/Ivory Inlay
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare continental ebony rectangular box adorned with inlaid ivory floral sprays; the rectangular hinged top with circular central medallion surrounded by delicate floral and foliate...
French Burl Wood Glove Box with Ivory and Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Troy, MI
Early 20th century French long and narrow burl wood lidded glove box. Locks with a skeleton key, has a tufted light blue satin interior, and a decorative ivory and mother of pearl fl...
Wood, Satin, Ivory, Mother-of-Pearl
Sea Green Shagreen and Macassar Ebony Box with Bone Inlay
Located in New York, NY
The shagreen’s distinctive surface, long favored by French nobility and Art Deco designers, brings a tactile elegance that instantly elevates any interior. Refined ivory inlay adds ...
Stainless Steel
19th Century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Shell and Faux Ivory Ring Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning mid-19th century example of a Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam ring box of real quality. From circa 1840. Made in Vizagapatam, India, the box is made of sandalwood but complet...
Bone, Tortoise Shell, Sandalwood
19th Century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Shell and Faux Ivory Ring Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning mid-19th century example of a Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam ring box of real quality. From circa 1870. Made in Vizagapatam, India. The box is made of sandalwood but complet...
Bone, Shell, Sandalwood
Amazing and Rare Philippines Counter 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
in rosewood wood, decorated with ivory inlays. Box with 9 drawers, simulating 12 and 3 more secret drawers, folding top.
Rosewood
Sold
H 2 in W 11.25 in D 9.75 in
English Regency Mahogany Brass Inlaid and Lined Jewelry Box, Circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency mahogany jewelry box with a carved molded edge top, centered inlaid decorative brass medallion , hinged lid revealing a baized lined interior, ivory shield inlaid esc...
Brass
English 19th Century Rosewood Tea Caddy
Located in Santa Monica, CA
English 19th century rosewood tea-caddy, shell inlay and ivory embellishment.
Ivory, Rosewood
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
Large Anglo-Indian Bone Inlay Jewelry Footed Box
By Rajhastani
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large Anglo-Indian ivory color, camel bone inlay jewelry box with dome-shaped top, Rectangular footed rectangular box with brass hinges and tessellated veneered bone mounted on wood.
Bone
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
Sold
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
Stunning early 19th century example of a Vizagapatam box. 19th century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam miniature shell and faux ivory ring box. From circa 1820-1840. Made in Vizaga...
Bone, Shell, Sandalwood
Sold
H 4 in W 11 in D 7 in
Egyptian Inlaid Casket Exotic Inlays Depicting Scenes of Ramses II & Afterlife
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Egyptian Inlaid Casket of Exotic & Olive Wood, Shell, & Tagua Nut Depicting Scenes of Ramses II and the Afterlife, Cairo, circa 1930s An exceptional Egyptian revival inlaid olivewoo...
Shell, Hardwood, Nutwood, Olive
Scarce 17th Century Indo-Portuguese Caixa Contador - Antique Table Box
Located in Forney, TX
Exquisitely hand-crafted, circa 1625, the scarce and unusual fine quality antique cabinet features a rectangular form teakwood carcass of dovetailed construction, intricately detaile...
Iron
12 drawer ivory inlay box.
Located in Seattle, WA
12 drawer ivory inlay box. Mixed woods, Archangel motif.
Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Boxes
Located in Hudson, NY
Three Anglo-Indian porcupine quill, ebony & ivory inlay boxes.
Ebony, Ivory
Anglo-Indian Rosewood Jewelry Box with Ivory Inlay
Located in San Francisco, CA
Anglo-Indian jewelry box made of solid rosewood with ivory inlay. Box interior has many compartments for storage.
Rosewood
Anglo-Indian Rosewood Box with Ivory Peacock Inlay
Located in Richmond, CA
Anglo-Indian rosewood dressing box with elaborate ivory inlay and alternating ebony and ivory banding.
Brass
Anglo-Indian Rosewood Box with Ivory and Ebony Inlay
Located in Richmond, CA
Anglo-Indian rosewood box wih ivory and ebony inlay details.
Rosewood, Ivory, Ebony
Small Round Rosewood Box with Ivory Inlay
Located in Richmond, CA
Small rosewood box with ivory inlay.
19th Century Khatamkari Ivory Inlay Stationary Box
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Khatamkari Ivory Inlay Stationary Box
Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill and Ebony Box with Ivory Inlay
Located in Richmond, CA
Anglo-Indian ebony box with porcupine quill and ivory details. Inside removeable tray has nine compartments with ivory inlayed ebony tops.
Ebony, Ivory
Syrian Inlay Box
Located in Hudson, NY
Syrian inlay box with various woods, ivory and mother of pearl.
Ivory, Mother-of-Pearl
Anglo-Indian Carved Ebony Long Box with Ivory Inlay
Located in Richmond, CA
Anglo-Indian ebony box with subtle textural carving and ivory inlay.
Ebony
19th Century Cartonnier with Ivory Inlay
Located in Dallas, TX
A 19th Century Belgian Cartonnier resting on knob feet with 3 drawers, 2 on top & 1 on bottom, & all drawers with Ivory Inlay Depicting Sailing Ships. The drawer lock & its key are ...
Walnut, Ivory
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.