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Japanese Pencil Box

Antique Japanese Pencil Box Lacquer Ware Writing Meiji Period, 19th C
Antique Japanese Pencil Box Lacquer Ware Writing Meiji Period, 19th C

Antique Japanese Pencil Box Lacquer Ware Writing Meiji Period, 19th C

$445Sale Price|20% Off

H 1.58 in W 11.7 in D 3.67 in

Antique Japanese Pencil Box Lacquer Ware Writing Meiji Period, 19th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A Japanese lacquer writing box 19th Century Of rectangular shape, overall painted in famille rose

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Japan
Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Japan

Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Japan

$398Sale Price|20% Off

H 1.58 in W 11.7 in D 3.67 in

Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Japan

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A Japanese lacquer writing box 19th Century Of rectangular shape, overall painted in famille rose

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

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Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Japan
Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Japan

Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Japan

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A Japanese lacquer writing box 19th Century Of rectangular shape, overall painted in gold with a

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquered Pencil Box Late 19th Century
Japanese Lacquered Pencil Box Late 19th Century

Japanese Lacquered Pencil Box Late 19th Century

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H 3.94 in W 8.78 in D 1.19 in

Japanese Lacquered Pencil Box Late 19th Century

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Charming Japanese pen box from the end of the 19th century. It is made of black lacquered cardboard

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Meiji Period Japan
Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Meiji Period Japan

Antique Student Pencil Box Japanese Lacquer Ware Writing Meiji Period Japan

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A Japanese lacquer writing box 19th Century Of rectangular shape, overall painted in gold with a

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

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Japanese Pencil Box For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Japanese pencil box for your home. A Japanese pencil box — often made from wood, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. Find 8 options for an antique or vintage Japanese pencil box now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Japanese pencil box — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A Japanese pencil box made by modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Nouveau — is very popular. A well-made Japanese pencil box has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Claude Bouchard, Oscar Maschera and Ralph Gibson are consistently popular.

How Much is a Japanese Pencil Box?

The average selling price for a Japanese pencil box at 1stDibs is $2,824, while they’re typically $199 on the low end and $12,500 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Decorative-boxes for You

Antique, vintage and new decorative boxes will safely store items while adding a splash of color or texture to a corner in any room. They have had a range of purposes over the years — from trinkets to serving as useful receptacles, such as snuff boxes, jewelry boxes and more. Boxes have also been designed in a range of forms and styles.

Box making is a craft dating back thousands of years. Early boxes as decorative objects were regularly designed and decorated both inside and out, ranging from minimal looks to more flashy styles. Decorative boxes have been constructed from different materials, with wood and metal being the most common. Wood is widely available and versatile, with woodworkers able to carve complex designs or showcase its natural grain.

Some antique jewelry boxes were made with tortoiseshell, mother-of-pearl, ivory and even porcupine quills, such as those created by the Anishinabe in Canada and the United States. In Sri Lanka, well-crafted boxes were inlaid with porcupine quills and ivory discs between ebony bands. Chinese sewing boxes and tea boxes made of black lacquer were popular in Europe during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. These often featured gold-painted designs or landscape scenes. Silk, paper and velvet frequently enhanced these boxes’ interiors.

Any style of decorative box can be a nice tabletop or desktop decor, whether to hold candy or tea in the living room or paper, pencils and other business supplies in the office. They can also act as jewelry boxes. Sewing boxes can be a lovely touch to any space while storing magazines or other trinkets.

You can find metal, wood and silver antique boxes on 1stDibs. The collection includes mid-century modern, Victorian and Art Deco styles that can add elegance to any home.

Questions About Japanese Pencil 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.