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Japanese Letter Box

1800s Japanese Letter Box with Inkwell and Handle
Located in Tarrytown, NY
This 1800s Japanese Letter Box with Inkwell and Handle would work well in a traditional or modern
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Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Japanese Lacquer Letter Box with Flowers and Butterfly
Located in Hudson, NY
storage box.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

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Japanese Letter or Document Box, 1950s
By George Nakashima
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-century document box from Japan. Beautiful butterfly joinery. The lid can also be used as a
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Japanese Letter or Document Box, 1950s
Japanese Letter or Document Box, 1950s
H 2.5 in W 9.75 in D 10.5 in
Japanese Lacquer Letter Box, Korin Style Subject
Located in Hudson, NY
Gold and shell inlay marsh irises with pewter walkway wrapping around box, a Korin style subject
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Japanese Lacquer Letter Box. Beautiful box with gilt interior .
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Vintage 1950s Boxes

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Japanese Lacquer Box
Japanese Lacquer Box
H 3.5 in W 12 in D 10 in
19th Century Japanese Lacquer Fubako or Letter Box, Mon Family Horita
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional letter box in black lacquer with a gold lacquer foliage decor with tin and copper
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Brown and Red Lacquer Letter Box
Located in New York, NY
A brown and red lacquer box with design of hawk, pine tree and river.
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Brown and Red Lacquer Letter Box
Brown and Red Lacquer Letter Box
H 3 in W 4 in D 11.5 in

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Aesop's Fables - 1793 Stockdale ILLUSTRATED EDITION, Bedford binding
Located in Middletown, NY
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19th Century Spanish Walnut Cabinet
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The Complete Works Of Charles Dickens - 36 vols. - IN A FINE LEATHER BINDING !
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
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Japanese Letter Box For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact japanese letter box you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. In our selection of items, you can find contemporary examples as well as a modern version. Making the right choice when shopping for a japanese letter box may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a japanese letter box to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of beige, gray, brown, green and more. There have been many interesting japanese letter box examples over the years, but those made by Stefanie Schneider, (after) Henri Matisse, Henri Matisse, Yayoi Kusama and Alfred Daguet are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in polaroid, c print and paper can add an especially memorable touch.

How Much is a Japanese Letter Box?

The average selling price for a japanese letter box we offer is $800, while they’re typically $50 on the low end and $75,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Japanese Letter Box
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A Japanese puzzle box, called himitsu-bako, are wooden boxes which keep items safe from theft through an intricate mechanical pattern. These boxes require specific steps moving the mechanism to release the obscured lid, opening to reveal the cavity within.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To clean a Japanese lacquer box, start by moistening a soft lint-free cloth with warm water. Ring it out and then gently rub every surface. Do not use soap as it may damage the lacquer. Dry the box promptly with a second soft, dry lint-free cloth. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Japanese lacquer boxes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The inkstone was the most precious and permanent object in a Japanese writing set. It is a mortar used for mixing dry ink with water for the purposes of writing. You'll find a selection of Japanese writing boxes on 1stDibs.