Antique Georgian Regency Japanned Chinoiserie Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Rare Magnolia Yellow Lacquer From our Sewing Box collection, we are delighted to offer this Regency Japanned Chinoiserie Sewing Box.
Wood, Lacquer
Japanned Chinoiserie Sewing Cabinet English Regency
Located in Northampton, GB
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING This Regency japanned chinoiserie sewing cabinet dates to the early nineteenth century, circa 1815. The cabinet is of rectangular form and decorated through...
Wood, Lacquer
Funky Vintage Sewing Basket, Mid-Century Design
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Lovely sewing kit made of hand painted rattan, the top is decorated artistically with floral raffia work. Inside include plastic try and nice upholstered storage compartment. Excep...
Raffia, Wood, Rattan
Japanese Miniature Tansu Work or Sewing Chest (Haribako) Taisho Era Circa 1920
Located in Incline Village, NV
Circa 1920 (Taisho period) this Japanese sewing work box is made of highly figured mulberry wood and of the most beautiful grain and fine quality workmanship; in un-restored and exce...
Elm
Antique Japanese Sewing Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique Japanese sewing box. This box is made of zelkova wood and is in excellent original condition with original hardware.
Antique Art Deco Style Japanese Sewing Supply Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Antique art deco style Japanese sewing supply box. Handmade box with matched veneer, in excellent original condition.
Antique 19th Century Japanned Chinoiserie Sewing Cabinet
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
An early 19th century japanned sewing cabinet, with chinoiserie decoration on each side in beautiful warm tones against a contrasting black. The lid lifts to reveal several compartme...
Wood
19th Century Haribaku - Sewing Box From Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great little box with three drawers and secret storage. Hand wrought iron base. Great hardware and patina
Antique Japanese Wood Trinket/Sewing Box
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Nice antique Japanese wood box called a "Haribako".
Metal
Japanese Haribako Sewing Box, c. 1910
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant box with many drawers is a Japanese haribako, a tabletop chest used for storing sewing supplies, jewelry, or other accessories.
Brass
19th Century Chinoiserie Lacquer Sewing Box, Hand-Painted with Gilt
Located in Toronto, CA
This is a remarkable 19th century, Japanese lacquered sewing box with multiple compartments on the interior.
Wood, Lacquer
Japanned Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Japanned sewing box decorated with vibrant gold banding and naive chinoiserie scenes, standing on four brass ball feet.
Japanned Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Cream Chinoiserie Japanned Sewing Box with pressed brass side handles lion pad feet.
Brass
Regency Period Japanned Sewing Box
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
Regency period Japanned sewing box. The sewing box has naive decorations of landscape scenes and a figure on the top.
Lacquer
Regency Period Japanned Sewing Box
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
The sewing box has naive decorations of landscape scenes and a figure on the top.
Persimmon Sewing Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
Taisho period Japanese sewing box. Made from beautifully grained persimmon wood.
19th Century Victorian Period Mother of Pearl Sewing Box
Located in London, GB
A mid-19th century Victorian Period black japanned sewing box, of architectural form, decorated throughout with mother of pearl floral veneers and gilded scrollwork, having two doors...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Japanese Lacquer Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Located in San Marino, CA
A lacquered and mother of pearl inlaid Japanese sewing box. This Japanese lacquered box is decorated in scenes of cranes and flowers.
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Chinese Export Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
A black and gold japanned sewing box with chinoiserie decoration depicting people, gardens, and flowers, the removable interior tray containing various tools.
Japanned Sewing Cabinet
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Fabulous Cream Japanned Sewing Cabinet superbly decorated over all with Chinoiserie figures & exotic Birds, standing on four pressed brass lion feet. The doors open to reveal more fa...
Lacquer Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Chinese lacquer Sewing Box decorated with gold floral patterns and chinoiserie figures on the front and top all with exquisite detail, standing on four lion pad feet. The interio...
Regency Period Japanned Polychromed Sewing Basket
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
The sewing box is decorated with chinoiserie figures.
19th Century Lacquered Japanese Sewing Box
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Chinese lacquered sewing box decorated with gold floral patterns and Chinoiserie figures on the top and front, done with exquisite detail, in very fine condition.
Lacquer
$390
H 7.8 in Dm 7.5 in
Vintage Native American Knitting Basket with Cover and Handles, Adirondack Regio
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage knitting basket with lid and braided strap handle is strikingly similar to the one in Ethnographic department collection of the Peabody Museum at Harvard, with slight differe...
Wicker, Rattan
Japanese Antique BK Small Drawer Meiji / Tansu Storage Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old black-lacquered drawer storage unit made in Japan. Judging from the handle design, it appears to date from the Meiji period. It is very old. It comes with a lock. ...
Cedar
19th Century Chinoiserie Tall Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In great condition for its age. With bone handle pulls.
Bone, Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Antique Drawer 1860s-1900s / Storage Tansu Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese small drawer storage. The furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). This is a "Shonai chest" chest made in the Tohoku region of Japan. It is chara...
Cedar
$398
H 7.88 in W 18.12 in D 13 in
Vintage Hand-Crafted Wicker Picnic Basket, Mid-Century Modern, 1940s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Vintage traditional woven wicker case in a classic pattern. Made by an unknown manufacturer in France circa 1940 Inside a serving set of 4 plastic dishes, mugs and cutlery, and a ch...
Fabric, Wicker, Plastic
$4,850
H 39 in W 35.75 in D 15.25 in
Antique Japanese Isho Tansu Chest, Kiri & Sugi Wood, Taisho Period
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Japanese isho tansu dating to the Taisho period (1912–1926), constructed from kiri (paulownia) and sugi (Japanese cedar). Made for storing kimonos and textiles, the chest comprises t...
Wood, Cedar
$18,500
H 69.75 in W 41.25 in D 19.75 in
English 18th Century Chinoiserie Japanned Cabinet on 19th Century Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English 18th century chinoiserie lacquer cabinet, raised on a later 19th century black lacquer stand in the Chinese taste. The cabinet retains its original form with twin doors op...
Brass
$444Sale Price|40% Off
H 8.27 in W 18.51 in D 12.6 in
1940s Mid-Century Modern Wicker Picnic Basket, Hand-Woven Bamboo
Located in Valencia, VC
Beautiful vintage Mid-Century picnic basket/case. In very good condition as it was never used. Lined with a gingham blue and white fabric. Made by unknown manufacturer in France ...
Bamboo, Wicker
$4,344
H 47.05 in W 34.45 in D 20.08 in
Antique Campaign Cabinet on Stand, Oriental, Chinoiserie, Cupboard, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique campaign cabinet on stand. An Oriental, lacquered canvas over pine Chinoiserie cupboard, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. A fascinating example of...
Pine, Lacquer
$3,995
H 36.25 in W 36.5 in D 20 in
Theodore Alexander NEW OLD STOCK Painted Chinoiserie Demilune Commode
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This elegant Theodore Alexander commode is a refined example of the brand’s dedication to historical design, fine craftsmanship, and luxurious materials. Finished in a richly painted...
Walnut
Japanese Tansu Chest / Storage, 1920s
By ACC Japan
Located in London, Lambeth
Beautiful patinated wooden small tansu from Japan. Tansu chests are very popular throughout Japan and were originally created as a portable set of drawers. Crafted using Japanese joi...
Cherry
$13,575
H 35.25 in W 46.75 in D 17.25 in
Japanese Meiji Period Keyaki Wood Tansu Clothing Chest in the Sendai Style
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Meiji period keyaki wood Sendai tansu clothing chest from the late 19th century, with hand-cut iron hardware and safe box. Created in the Sendai Prefecture during the last...
Iron
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
Located in Brea, CA
19th century Chinese lacquer sewing box from the Qing Dynasty. Decorated all over beautifully with intricate designs and images of ancient Chinese people and structures.
Lacquer
Japanese Tansu Chest of Drawers, circa 1890
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Traditional Japanese Tansu chest of drawers from the 1890s. Made during the late Meiji era (1868-1912), this piece exudes authenticity and character. It has a warm, timeworn look tha...
Iron
19th Century Japanese Meiji Era Tansu Merchant Chest
Located in Fort Collins, CO
Constructed from Cypress and Elm, this merchant’s chest features blackened iron hardware with two thick handles on the top of the piece for ease of transport. It features 8 drawers, ...
Iron
$4,895
H 60 in W 62.5 in D 31.5 in
Antique Late 1800’s Japanese Rolling Tansu Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Late 1800’s Japanese Rolling Tansu Chest of Drawers Dresser Country: Japan Materials: Wood, Iron Condition: Original Condition Style: Japanese Antique Year: 1890’s $4,895 ...
Iron
$1,025
H 10 in W 11.75 in D 6 in
Japanese Lacquer Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay and Parquetry Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A finely crafted Japanese tabletop cabinet from the early 20th century, this compact storage piece is richly detailed with traditional decorative techniques and export-era flourishes...
Wood
Japanese Showa Four Panel Screen Spring Flowers on Gilt
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming mid-20th century Japanese Showa period four-panel folding byobu screen featuring blossoming spring flowers over a bold gilt background. The painting depicts iris, camella, w...
Brass
Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stacking Box, Jubako, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and impressive Japanese gold maki-e decorated black lacquer five-tier jubako with presentation tray, two lids, and the original tomobako storage box, Meiji period, late 19th c...
Lacquer
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
Antique Ivory French Art Deco Carpet
Located in Milan, IT
An outstanding Art Deco carpet distinguished by an ivory background decorated by a large scale floral pattern drawn with intricate detail. Many Art Deco artists took patterns such as...
Wool
$2,562Sale Price|24% Off
H 57.88 in W 53.55 in D 19.3 in
Antique French Oak Apothecary Cabinet, Early 20th Century
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This oak apothecary cabinet with brass hardware was made in the early 20th century in France and was used in a hardware store. It is very well made and it remains in a good restored ...
Oak
Japanese Black Lacquer Jubako Box with Stork Motif
Located in Stamford, CT
A four-tier Japanese Meiji period black lacquer Jubako box with stork and fir tree decoration. Box in four sections with lid.
Lacquer
$6,200
H 31.25 in W 14 in D 16 in
Mexican Carved Cocobolo Hand Chair in the Style of Pedro Friedeberg, circa 1960
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Camden, ME
A small-scale studio-carved cocobolo hand chair from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, circa 1960, in the style of Pedro Friedeberg. Carved from solid tropical hardwood, the chair combin...
Cocobolo
Set of 8 Murano Glass Tumblers, Campo di Gigli Toscani, Signed
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Another beautiful set designed by my daughter Arianna, reconfirming the fresh and innovative approach on glass design She combined Murano Effetre canes of aquamarine and yellow. With...
Art Glass, Murano Glass
$4,612
H 74.81 in W 40.95 in D 19.3 in
Chinese Lacquered Medecinchest, Second Quarter of the 19th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese lacquered apothecary, circa 1820-1840. 77 drawers each with Chinese script for, herbs, minerals and natural remedies. Original restored lacquer with a wonderful warm color...
Elm
$2,050
H 12.21 in Dm 8.67 in
Large Art Deco Icon by Sylvia Stave, Swedish Modern CG Hallberg, Stockholm, 1931
By CG Hallberg, Sylvia Stave
Located in Stockholm, SE
An elegant and highly collectible Swedish Art Deco pewter vase, designed by Sylvia Stave and produced by CG Hallberg, Stockholm, in 1931. The vase features a refined amphora-inspire...
Pewter
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 21.66 in Dm 11.82 in
A Chinese Cizhou Stonweare Vessel, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Cizhou Stonweare Vessel, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century Description: Produced in Northern China, Cizhou ware was especially popular from the Song to Yuan dynasties (11th–14th ...
Stoneware
Sold|$360
H 7.5 in W 5.75 in D 2.5 in
Vintage Midwest Importers Wrought Iron Floral & Figural Hummingbird Door Stop
Located in Big Flats, NY
This is a vintage wrought iron doorstop, produced by Midwest Importers, dating to approximately 1970. The design features a vibrant floral motif with two hummingbirds actively feedin...
Iron
$13,704 / item
H 36.2 in Dm 47.2 in
Silk and Organza over Metal "5 Palms" Chandelier by Aqua Creations
By Aqua Creations
Located in linden, NJ
The 5 Palms chandelier is part of the Palm Family which takes its inspiration directly from nature while playing with movement and grace. The ceiling fixture is highly customizable, ...
Steel
Pair of Milanese Mahogany Stools, Circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Milanese mahogany stools with elegant sabre legs and seats with delicate scroll carving. Of very high quality. Milan, Italy, circa 1930 Size: 18" side height x 16" seat h...
Mahogany
Vintage brass towel rack – elegant Art Nouveau style, 1950s
Located in Cantù, IT
A stunning vintage brass towel rack, featuring an elegant and refined design with decorative posts, turned finials, and finely embossed fittings. The distinctive ornamental detailin...
Brass
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.