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Japanese Music Box

Japanese Vintage Silk Covered Jewlery /Music Box 1950's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1574 Vintage Japanese Fabric covered wood jewlery /music box Make Made in Japan Music mechanism in
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Vintage 1950s Asian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Textile, Boxwood

Japanese Lladro Style Figurines White Porcelain Music Boxes and Decorative Tree
By Lladro
Located in Miami, FL
A wonderful vintage set of porcelain figurines of two Japanese ladies both of which are music boxes
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20th Century Japanese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Schmid Walt Disney Pinocchio Music Box
By Schmid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Schmid Walt Disney jointed Pinocchio music box that plays The Entertainer / Made in Japan
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20th Century Japanese Toys and Dolls

Materials

Ceramic

Sankyo Glazed Ceramic Hobo Figurine Music Box "How Dry I Am" , Winding
Located in Miami, FL
1970s Sankyo Japanese glazed ceramic hobo figure winding music box which plays the song "How Dry I Am
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Late 20th Century Japanese Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal

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Japanese Export Mid-Century Modern Chrome Banjo Figural Decanter and Music Box
Located in Port Hope, ON
This fabulous Japanese export Mid-Century Modern chrome and black enamel banjo figural decanter
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Barware

Materials

Chrome

Fantastic Musical Accordian Portable Bar
Located in Mount Penn, PA
in Japan. You can wind the music box on the bottom of the accordian which will play 'how dry i am
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Barware

Adorable 60's Jewelled Enamel Music Box/ Lighter
Located in North Miami, FL
music box plays "Around the World in 80 Days". Pop open the globe's top to reveal the lighter inside
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Boxes

Materials

Aluminum, Enamel

Wooden House Cigarette Holder Music Box
Located in Richmond, VA
Vintage, wooden music box cigarette holder in a whimsical house design. Box is hand wound and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

1950s Japanese Carved Wood Music Box Cigarette Dispenser w/ Dog
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A vintage wind-up music box dog cigarette dispenser is a charming and nostalgic item from the past
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Vintage 1950s Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Wood

Japanese 9 Drawer Jewelry /Storage Music Box
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-651 Japanese wood storage box with velvet lined drawers, Music box on bottom.
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Vintage 1950s Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Hardwood

Rare Midcentury Elephant Music Box from Japan
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully gilded metal with patina music box in the shape of an elephant. This unique music box
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Chinoiserie Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid Century Fire Extinguisher Cocktail Shaker from Japan
By Jonathan Adler
Located in San Diego, CA
as a music box which plays “How Dry I Am” adds cool and chic to your bar. This whimsical piece is
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Brass

Whimsical Japanese Cigarette Dispenser/Music Box/Lighter
Located in Easton, PA
removable as a cigarette lighter. Made in Japan. WEEKLY DELIVERIES TO MANHATTAN FOR APPROVAL
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

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1960s Vintage Original Disney Snow White & Seven Dwarf Rubber Squeak Toy
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Antique Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse Train Hand Car by Disney & Lionel Circa 1934
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Rare Pair of Lladro Chinese Farmer Porcelain Figurines
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Lladro Porcelain Couple Figurine "Amor Et Desirerium"
By Ernest Massuet, Lladro
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Japanese Music Box For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Japanese music box you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wood and metal, every Japanese music box was constructed with great care. Find 21 options for an antique or vintage Japanese music box now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Japanese music box, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A Japanese music box is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Baroque, mid-century modern and modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Japanese music box over the years, but those crafted by Louis Vincent Fouquet and Phaidon are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Japanese Music Box?

A Japanese music box can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,880, while the lowest priced sells for $275 and the highest can go for as much as $47,500.
Questions About Japanese Music Box
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    It depends on the make and model of the music box. To find the value of a music box, experts suggest that you work with a certified appraiser. The value of a music box will depend on a number of factors, including the shape it’s in. You’ll find expertly vetted music boxes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    The best music box for you depends on your preferences for design, size, and music. Music boxes may be intricately carved or brightly-colored, and contain musical themes from famous plays or films. Music boxes can also be musical boxes designed to hold jewelry or other trinkets.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A Polyphon music box is a wooden box that plays small interchangeable metal discs. Polyphon Musikwerke invented the device in 1870 and began producing them for sale in 1897 in Leipzig, Germany. Find a variety of Polyphon music boxes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The box that plays music is called a music box in the U.S. and a musical box in the UK. Early versions date back to the 19th century, and many of them came from factories located in Switzerland. Shop a large selection of antique and vintage music boxes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, music boxes are still made today. A number of artisans continue to produce music boxes by hand. Companies may also mass produce music boxes using machinery. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of music boxes from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An old music box made from snuff boxes during the 18th century is called a carillons à musique. It is a French word meaning "chimes of music." You'll find a selection of antique music boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Regina music boxes have musical information carefully stored on a metal disc. A Regina music box works when the holes in the disc engage with the teeth of a gear that leads to the plucking of a musical comb generating a pleasant sound.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The first music box was likely made in Switzerland around the end of the 18th century. Originally, most music boxes were quite small, but as time went on, larger versions developed. Shop a collection of antique and modern music boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 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.