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Japanese Antique Paper Covered Wooden Box, Late 19th Century
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Old box made of cedar wood covered with paper. It is from around the Meiji era (1868-1912). Details
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper, Cedar

Very Rare Japanese Antique Paper-Clad Wooden Box / 1868-1920 / Small Storage Box
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
imitate. This is an old Japanese box. Paper is pasted from the top of the wooden box, and lacquer is
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paper

Vintage Japanese Temple Style Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely vintage Japanese Temple style box. Made of rosewood … this box has a cover
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Vintage Japanese Temple Style Box
Vintage Japanese Temple Style Box
H 13 in W 13.5 in D 5.75 in
Japanese Contemporary Large Blue Porcelain Box by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite contemporary Japanese large three-piece porcelain box, intricately hand-painted in cobalt
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Lacquered Box w/ Original Case
Located in New York, NY
A wooden lacquered box with gold details dating from Japan's Meiji period. The piece comes complete
Category

20th Century Japanese Boxes

Materials

Wood

Large Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquered Lidded Circular Box 1800s
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Antique Japanese Lacquered lidded circular box. Wonderful wooden box with lid. Black lacquer to the
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Japanese Contemporary Red Yellow Blue Porcelain Box by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Mesmerizing Japanese contemporary decorative signed porcelain box, extremely intricately hand
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Orange Blue Green Porcelain Box by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Magnificent Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain box/centerpiece, a highly collectible
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Japanese Green Red Gold Porcelain Box by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain box, intricately hand-painted and gilded
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

Japanese Contemporary Blue Purple Gold Porcelain Box by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary museum quality signed Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain box in an elegant
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

Japanese Contemporary Blue Red Platinum Porcelain Box by Master Artist Duo
Located in Takarazuka, JP
magnificent box comes in a custom made wooden case signed by both artists. Dimensions: H 7 in D 4.5 in
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Platinum

Contemporary Japanese Pure Platinum Gold Red Porcelain Box by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Mesmerizing Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain box, extremely intricately platinum and gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Platinum

Japanese Storage Box With Hidden Compartments and Crane Motif.
Located in Seattle, WA
exterior box up. The Box is wooden. May be vintage,unable to confirm. Dimensions. 12 W ; 10 D ; 9 H
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Pair of Whimsical Japanese Porcelain Rabbit Kogo Incense Boxes
Located in Forney, TX
A fascinating pair of Japanese porcelain kogo (incense containers), crouching rabbit figures, hand
Category

Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Antique Wooden Box w. Embossed Copper Japonisme Scene & Handcrafted Brass Nails
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size, one of a kind and all hand-crafted antique box with an elegant Asian scene. If you are
Category

Early 20th Century European Japonisme Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper

Japanese Inro XIXth Century with 3 Lacquered Wood Boxes
Located in Marseille, FR
19th Century Japanese inro with 3 lacquered wooden compartments, 63 x 70 x 22 mm in size. Weight
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Wood

Japanese Vintage Incense Utensils for Tea Ceremony Kougou Kiseto Ware 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
with Kiseto ware style. This item will come with a wooden box. Seto ware is a type of Japanese pottery
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Green Gilded Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, an exclusive signature masterpiece in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

Japanese Vintage Incense Utensils for Tea Ceremony Kougou Oribe ware 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
Japan around 1950s in Showa era. This was made with style 'Oribe'. This item will come with a wooden
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Contemporary Red Green Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist Duo, 3
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary Unique Japanese contemporary museum quality gilded decorative porcelain box
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Platinum

Antique Chinese Food Presentation Covered Box
Located in Forney, TX
wooden presentation box is rectangular in shape and features warm red lacquer tones. The structure is
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paint

Japanese Tokyo Shop Tabako-Bon
Located in Chicago, IL
This wooden box is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Brass, Sheet Metal

Japanese Tokyo Shop Tabako-Bon
Japanese Tokyo Shop Tabako-Bon
H 5.75 in W 9.5 in D 5.5 in
19th Century Japanese Inro with 5 Lacquered Wood Compartments
Located in Marseille, FR
19th Century Japanese inro with 5 lacquered wooden compartments, 93 x 50 x 30 mm in size. Weight
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Wood

Japanese Tabako-bon with Two Rabbits, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
This wooden box is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Bamboo, Bakelite, Hardwood

Japanese Bowl in Original Wooden Box
Located in Stockholm, SE
it. it comes in its original wooden box.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Flower Vase Plum 1970s with Wooden Box
Located in Paris, FR
porcelain and it will come with a wooden box. Dimensions: vase 11 x 11 xH23 cm box 13,5x 13,5 x 25,5cm
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Single Damascus Knife Set with 3000-5000 Year-Old Bog-Oak Display Box
Located in London, GB
steel blades are set in wooden handles and arranged in a presentation box both crafted out of thousands
Category

2010s Knife Boxes

Materials

Steel

Three Damascus Knife Set with 3000-5000 Year-old Bog-oak Display Box
Located in London, GB
steel blades are set in wooden handles and arranged in a presentation box, both crafted out of thousands
Category

2010s English Minimalist Knife Boxes

Materials

Metal

Five Damascus Steel Knife Set with 3000-5000 Year-Old Bog-Oak Display Box
Located in London, GB
steel blades are set in wooden handles and arranged in a presentation box, both crafted out of thousands
Category

2010s English Minimalist Knife Boxes

Materials

Metal, Steel, Cut Steel

Small Japanese Antique Kokeshi with Wooden Box Showa Period
Located in Paris, FR
-Details- Era: Showa (around 1970) Sold with box and the 2 pieces Originally intended as toys
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Antique Matcha Bowl 'Tokugawa' 1960s with Wooden Box
Located in Paris, FR
This matcha bowl was made in Japan around 1960s in Showa era. This bowl will come with a wooden box
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Antique Wooden Drawers Storage Box 1910s-1930s Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba-Shi, JP
This is an old Japanese drawer. The color that has deepened over time is very beautiful. The
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Drawers Storage Box 1910s-1930s Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba-Shi, JP
This is an old Japanese drawer. The main body is painted black. The paint is peeling off in some
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Small Wooden Box with Beautiful Wood Grain Made of Mulberry
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Japanese. This wooden box comes in a variety of materials and designs. Among them, mulberry trees are
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Furniture

Materials

Other

Japanese Antique Black Wooden Box / Storage Sofa Table / 1868-1912s WabiSabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is a black wooden storage box from the old days of Japan. Because it is made of cedar, the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sofa Tables

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Black Wooden Box 1860s-1900s/Coffee Table Tansu Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese black wooden box. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The material
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sofa Tables

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Antique Black Wooden Box 1860s-1900s/Sofa Table Tansu Mingei Storage
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese black wooden box. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The material
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Black Wooden Box 1860s-1900s/Sofa Table Tansu Mingei Storage
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese black wooden box. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The material
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sofa Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1970s. Netsuke is a miniature
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Small Wooden Drawer / 1865-1868 / Late Edo Period / Storage Box
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a small Japanese wooden drawer. I think it's a drawer that was used in shops and other
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Old Wooden Box 1868-1900 / Antique Storage Sofa Table Coffee Table Side
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
The wooden box made from the Meiji period to the Taisho period (1868-1900). The wooden box made by
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sofa Tables

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Traditional Design Exhibition Stand / Japanese Old Wooden Shelves
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
be shipped as it is. Please rest assured that it will be shipped in a wooden box. There are small
Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Other

Japanese Style Ceramic Vase with Lugs by Janet Leach '1981'
Located in London, GB
seals and is fitted, initialled and dated in a Japanese wooden box. This piece is particularly unusual
Category

Vintage 1980s British Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Antique Wooden Netsuke 'Onnamen' 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an inro box, netsuke later
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese antique wooden low table / 3-step change table / wooden bench
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a low table that combines a wooden box made in the late Edo period (1800s) in Japan and a
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sofa Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Wild Boar' 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an inro box, netsuke later
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke '7 Mouses', 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1950s. This netsuke was made by a
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Meiji Silver & Mixed Metal Cigarette Box
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Japanese Meiji silver and mixed metal cigarette box with bird and foliate decoration on the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver, Copper

Japanese Wooden Cachepot 1920 'Made from One Tree'
Located in Paris, FR
This is a fire bowl called 'Hibachi' in Japanese. This was made from only one wood. Outside is made
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke ' Duck ' 1950s Showa Era
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Showa period 1950s. This netsuke was made by a
Category

Vintage 1950s Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Crab and Monkey' 1920s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Taisho period 1920s. Netsuke is a miniature
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Wooden Netsuke 'Flog and Kappa' 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
17th century Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an inro box, netsuke
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Small Netsuke 'Laying Wild Boar' 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an inro box, netsuke later developed
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Small Wooden Netsuke 'Sitting wild boar' 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an inro box, netsuke later developed
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Small Netsuke 'Two wild boar' 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
Japan. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an inro box, netsuke later developed
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Oriental Wooden Toad Opium Incense Secret Box
Located in Lowestoft, GB
An unusual 19th century oriental wooden toad. The carved amphibian crouching on a red wooden base
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Softwood

Fabulous Lacquer Pagoda Chinoiserie Sculpture with Original Wooden Box
Located in Amsterdam, NL
. In the original signed box, including a wooden display label. Size: H. 116 cm.  
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japan Large Pretty Bronze Flower Petal Vase, Signed Box
Located in South Burlington, VT
wooden storage box tomobako, Dimension: 11 inches tall and 6 inches diameter at base Sourced from
Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese lacquered wooden antique display stand/temple small stand/Edo/1800s
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
wood (photo 19). It was also housed in a special wooden box, showing that this item was well taken
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Furniture

Materials

Wood, Cypress

Japanese Showa Two Panel Screen Embroidered Silk Gilt Boxes
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming Japanese Showa period two-panel folding byobu screen featuring an embroidered silk picture
Category

20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Wood, Paper

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Japanese Wooden Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of Japanese wooden boxes available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct Japanese wooden boxes — often made from ceramic, wood and metal — can elevate any home. There are 344 antique and vintage Japanese wooden boxes for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 133 modern editions to choose from as well. Japanese wooden boxes have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Japanese wooden boxes bearing modern or mid-century modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made Japanese wooden boxes over the years, but those made by Wilhelm Kåge, Berndt Friberg and Artefatto Design Studio are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Japanese Wooden Boxes?

Japanese wooden boxes can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,404, while the lowest priced sells for $85 and the highest can go for as much as $200,000.
Questions About Japanese Wooden Boxes
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A wooden box is sometimes called a crate. It can be used for storage purposes. Find a variety of antique and vintage wooden boxes and other storage solutions 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    There are many things you can do with old wooden boxes. Depending on their size, you can use them as toy boxes, desks, coffee tables or nightstands. Line smaller ones with plastic and use them as planters or incorporate fabric lining and transform the boxes into storage baskets for small odds and ends. On 1stDibs, find a collection of wood boxes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    To clean a vintage wood box, wipe it with a soft cloth moistened with mild dish soap and water. You can use a soft-bristled brush and soapy water to remove dirt from the hinges and clasp. Next, use a fresh, damp cloth to wipe away the soap and then finish by drying with a third cloth. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of wood boxes.
  • 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 ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    To preserve old wooden boxes, you can apply an oil or clear coat finish. Products that may be suitable for use include linseed oil, clear lacquer and polyurethane. However, you should always read the label on products first to ensure that the finish or oil is safe to use on the type of wood. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of wooden boxes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Omega started using wooden boxes in 1999. Originally, only the luxury watchmaker's Co-Axial timepieces came in the packaging. In 2015, Omega began presenting Seamaster and Aqua Terra Series watches in wood boxes as well. Shop a large collection of Omega watches on 1stDibs.
  • 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.