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Antique French Folk Art Keepsake Box
Antique French Folk Art Keepsake Box

Antique French Folk Art Keepsake Box

Located in Charleston, SC

This beautiful hand decorated keepsake box has a beautiful green velvet on the outside. The top

Category

Early 20th Century French Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Modernist Hand-Crafted Cornflower Bone Keepsake Box, Spain, 2022
Modernist Hand-Crafted Cornflower Bone Keepsake Box, Spain, 2022

Modernist Hand-Crafted Cornflower Bone Keepsake Box, Spain, 2022

Located in New York, NY

Modernist Cornflower/Hydrangea lavendar bone keepsake box lined in wood. A great addition to any

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone

Antique Japanese Silver Jewelry or Keepsake Box
Antique Japanese Silver Jewelry or Keepsake Box

Antique Japanese Silver Jewelry or Keepsake Box

Located in Miami, FL

A stunning antique Japanese silver jewelry or keepsake box intricately designed and handcrafted

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate

19th Century English Wooden Keepsake Box With Heart Escutcheon
19th Century English Wooden Keepsake Box With Heart Escutcheon

19th Century English Wooden Keepsake Box With Heart Escutcheon

Located in High Point, NC

This 19th-century English keepsake box is crafted from richly toned wood and features brass corner

Category

Antique 19th Century British Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal

Bitossi Hand-Crafted Ceramic Keepsake Box, Mid-Century Modern, Italy
Bitossi Hand-Crafted Ceramic Keepsake Box, Mid-Century Modern, Italy

Bitossi Hand-Crafted Ceramic Keepsake Box, Mid-Century Modern, Italy

By Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Bone white hand built keepsake box with a blue and green graphic pattern top. Interior of box is

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

19th C Limoges Hand Painted Porcelain Keepsake Box W Brass Footing
19th C Limoges Hand Painted Porcelain Keepsake Box W Brass Footing

19th C Limoges Hand Painted Porcelain Keepsake Box W Brass Footing

Located in Van Nuys, CA

One-of-a-kind 19th century Limoges hand-painted porcelain keepsake box with brass footing for your

Category

20th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Limoges Enamel Keepsake Box
Late 19th Century Limoges Enamel Keepsake Box

Late 19th Century Limoges Enamel Keepsake Box

By Limoges

Located in Paris, FR

Small, rectangular, enamel keepsake box from Limoges. The lid is decorated with a central medallion

Category

Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Handmade Black and Grey Striped Bone Keepsake Box, Modern Design
Handmade Black and Grey Striped Bone Keepsake Box, Modern Design

Handmade Black and Grey Striped Bone Keepsake Box, Modern Design

Located in New York, NY

Hand made, large scale document/keepsake box clad in hand dyed black, grey bone tiles in a striped

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Wood

Silver Plated Keepsake Box, Early 20th Century
Silver Plated Keepsake Box, Early 20th Century

Silver Plated Keepsake Box, Early 20th Century

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Offered is a silver plated keepsake box, dating to the early 1900s. The hallmarked box offers great

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique Sarcophagus Keepsake Box, English, Velvet Lined, Glove Case, Regency
Antique Sarcophagus Keepsake Box, English, Velvet Lined, Glove Case, Regency

Antique Sarcophagus Keepsake Box, English, Velvet Lined, Glove Case, Regency

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique sarcophagus keepsake box. An English, rosewood and velvet lined case, dating to

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Edwardian Keepsake Box With Brass Corner Cut Outs Detail Trim Accents
Edwardian Keepsake Box With Brass Corner Cut Outs Detail Trim Accents

Edwardian Keepsake Box With Brass Corner Cut Outs Detail Trim Accents

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Edwardian wooden keepsake box stained top with brass corner cut out detail trim accents skeleton

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Vintage Chalet Deluxe Sewing Keepsake Box, Switzerland ca. 1950s
Vintage Chalet Deluxe Sewing Keepsake Box, Switzerland ca. 1950s

Vintage Chalet Deluxe Sewing Keepsake Box, Switzerland ca. 1950s

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Vintage Chalet Deluxe Sewing Keepsake Box, Switzerland ca. 1950s Discover the charm of traditional

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Hallmarked Silver Plated Keepsake Box, Sheffield, Uk, Circa 1900
Hallmarked Silver Plated Keepsake Box, Sheffield, Uk, Circa 1900

Hallmarked Silver Plated Keepsake Box, Sheffield, Uk, Circa 1900

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Offered is a stunning Sheffield silver keepsake box dating to 1900, with associated hallmark. This

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Hallmarked Silver Plated Keepsake Box, Sheffield, UK, circa 1900
Hallmarked Silver Plated Keepsake Box, Sheffield, UK, circa 1900

Hallmarked Silver Plated Keepsake Box, Sheffield, UK, circa 1900

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Offered is a stunning silver plated keepsake box dating to 1900, with associated hallmark. This

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Vintage English 18K Gold Sterling Silver Coral Cigar Jewerly Keepsake Box
Vintage English 18K Gold Sterling Silver Coral Cigar Jewerly Keepsake Box

Vintage English 18K Gold Sterling Silver Coral Cigar Jewerly Keepsake Box

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage English 18K Gold Sterling Silver Coral Cigar Jewerly Keepsake Box Provenance : Jerome

Category

Mid-20th Century British Colonial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Coral, Gold, Sterling Silver

True Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Terra Cotta Keepsake Boxes
True Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Terra Cotta Keepsake Boxes

True Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Terra Cotta Keepsake Boxes

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A unique and finely detailed true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Terra Cotta keepsake

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes

Materials

Terracotta

Mystic Elegance: Siberian Charoite Keepsake Box
Mystic Elegance: Siberian Charoite Keepsake Box

Mystic Elegance: Siberian Charoite Keepsake Box

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite Charoite Box (3.5" x 4.25") is crafted from a rare and mesmerizing purple-hued

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone

Honeycomb Ombre Straw Marquetry Keepsake Box, Small
Honeycomb Ombre Straw Marquetry Keepsake Box, Small

Honeycomb Ombre Straw Marquetry Keepsake Box, Small

By Alexander Lamont

Located in Khet Bang Sue, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon

This decorative box is crafted using traditional straw marquetry, with handwoven straw carefully

Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Straw, Wood

Honeycomb Ombre Straw Marquetry Keepsake Box, Medium
Honeycomb Ombre Straw Marquetry Keepsake Box, Medium

Honeycomb Ombre Straw Marquetry Keepsake Box, Medium

By Alexander Lamont

Located in Khet Bang Sue, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon

This decorative box is crafted using traditional straw marquetry, with handwoven straw carefully

Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Straw, Wood

Handcrafted Chrysocolla & Black Onyx Hinged Keepsake Box
Handcrafted Chrysocolla & Black Onyx Hinged Keepsake Box

Handcrafted Chrysocolla & Black Onyx Hinged Keepsake Box

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite handcrafted box features a stunning chrysocolla inlay top, showcasing a mesmerizing

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone

Timeless Treasure: Natural Shagreen & Glass Keepsake Box
Timeless Treasure: Natural Shagreen & Glass Keepsake Box

Timeless Treasure: Natural Shagreen & Glass Keepsake Box

Located in New York, NY

This luxurious brown shagreen box is a testament to exceptional craftsmanship, featuring a sleek

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shagreen

1970s Keepsake Box Octagonal Oak Wood Marquetry
1970s Keepsake Box Octagonal Oak Wood Marquetry

1970s Keepsake Box Octagonal Oak Wood Marquetry

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Octagonal Lidded Oak Box Wood marquetry Hinged 3.13 x 10.25 d Preowned vintage Refer to images

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Oak

Burr Walnut Keepsake Box With Painted Dog Portraits
Burr Walnut Keepsake Box With Painted Dog Portraits

Burr Walnut Keepsake Box With Painted Dog Portraits

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

19th Century Jewellery Box in Burr Walnut, remarkable painted top of three dogs the proudest of

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Shell Encrusted Rectangular Keepsake Box with Red Silk Lid
Shell Encrusted Rectangular Keepsake Box with Red Silk Lid

Shell Encrusted Rectangular Keepsake Box with Red Silk Lid

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Long rectangular shell encrusted box. Carefully applied shells decorate the top and bottom edges of

Category

20th Century English Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Silk, Paper

Shell Encrusted Rectangular Keepsake Box with Green Silk Lid
Shell Encrusted Rectangular Keepsake Box with Green Silk Lid

Shell Encrusted Rectangular Keepsake Box with Green Silk Lid

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Long rectangular shell encrusted box. Carefully applied shells decorate the top and bottom edges of

Category

20th Century English Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Fabric, Paper

Maitland Smith Jewelry Box, Casket Box, Inlaid, Banded, Keepsake Box
Maitland Smith Jewelry Box, Casket Box, Inlaid, Banded, Keepsake Box

Maitland Smith Jewelry Box, Casket Box, Inlaid, Banded, Keepsake Box

By Maitland Smith

Located in Manhasset, NY

A Detailed Maitland Smith Jewelry Box of Fine Form having Brass Feet and a fully velour lined

Category

Late 20th Century Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Modern Handmade White Bone and Brass Keepsake Box from Spain
Modern Handmade White Bone and Brass Keepsake Box from Spain

Modern Handmade White Bone and Brass Keepsake Box from Spain

Located in New York, NY

Handmade decorative keepsake, desk box clad in white bone and brass inlay pinstripes.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Exquisite Petite Ceylonese Porcupine Quill Keepsake Box Circa 1920's
Exquisite Petite Ceylonese Porcupine Quill Keepsake Box Circa 1920's

Exquisite Petite Ceylonese Porcupine Quill Keepsake Box Circa 1920's

By SILVA (Sri Lanka)

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Petite and charming Ceylonese rectangular porcupine quill box with ebonised casing and inlaid bone

Category

Early 20th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Hardwood

Handmade Black Buffalo Horn Keepsake Box, Organic Modern Style, Spain
Handmade Black Buffalo Horn Keepsake Box, Organic Modern Style, Spain

Handmade Black Buffalo Horn Keepsake Box, Organic Modern Style, Spain

Located in New York, NY

Handmade decorative keepdake box clad in handpolishd black buffalo horn rectangular faceted

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Organic Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Horn, Wood

Higgins Glass Violet/Green Keepsake Box with Walnut Base, Mid-Century
Higgins Glass Violet/Green Keepsake Box with Walnut Base, Mid-Century

Higgins Glass Violet/Green Keepsake Box with Walnut Base, Mid-Century

By Higgins Glass

Located in New York, NY

Modernist Violet/Green keepsake/desk box featuring a walnut case and Higgins Glass top. Signed

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Art Glass, Walnut

Antique French Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Brass Tortoiseshell Keepsake Box 13
Antique French Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Brass Tortoiseshell Keepsake Box 13

Antique French Napoleon III Boulle Marquetry Brass Tortoiseshell Keepsake Box 13

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique 19th century Napoleon III era French Marquetry Boulle box. Red and black tortoiseshell with

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Graphic Pattern Blue / Natural Bone Box
Graphic Pattern Blue / Natural Bone Box

Graphic Pattern Blue / Natural Bone Box

Located in New York, NY

Graphic patterned keepsake box clad in natural and ink blue dyed bone. Tiles are hand set on a wood

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone

Handcrafted Wooden Box Jewelry Keepsake Studio Organic Modern
Handcrafted Wooden Box Jewelry Keepsake Studio Organic Modern

Handcrafted Wooden Box Jewelry Keepsake Studio Organic Modern

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a small, handcrafted wooden box, likely a jewelry or keepsake box

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Large Modern Decorative Box in Horn and Wood, Textural Design, Spain
Large Modern Decorative Box in Horn and Wood, Textural Design, Spain

Large Modern Decorative Box in Horn and Wood, Textural Design, Spain

Located in New York, NY

Textural keepsake box clad in heat set pyrimidial horn elements. A great addition to any desk or

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Horn, Wood

Black Buffalo Horn Decorative Box, Modern Design, Wood & Horn, Spain
Black Buffalo Horn Decorative Box, Modern Design, Wood & Horn, Spain

Black Buffalo Horn Decorative Box, Modern Design, Wood & Horn, Spain

Located in New York, NY

Decorative trinket keepsake box adorned with convex black buffalo heat set tiles. A great

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Horn, Wood

Vintage Tortoiseshell Inlay Wooden Box
Vintage Tortoiseshell Inlay Wooden Box

Vintage Tortoiseshell Inlay Wooden Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

appeal. Ideal for use as a jewelry or keepsake box, this piece adds a touch of classic sophistication to

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Vintage Italian Onyx Jewelry Box, Large Decorative Keepsake, 1960s
Vintage Italian Onyx Jewelry Box, Large Decorative Keepsake, 1960s

Vintage Italian Onyx Jewelry Box, Large Decorative Keepsake, 1960s

By Gio Ponti, R & Y Augousti, Palladio, Borghese, Buccellati

Located in Miami, FL

Rare LARGE vintage Italian onyx jewelry or keepsake box, made in Italy, circa 1960s. This

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Brass

19th Century Folk Art Rectangular Wood Pencil Trinket Box
19th Century Folk Art Rectangular Wood Pencil Trinket Box

19th Century Folk Art Rectangular Wood Pencil Trinket Box

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Danish charming handcrafted box with unbeatable patina. This storage or keepsake box is in

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Danish Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Artisan Woodworker Aspy Khambatta Studio Mahogany Sculptural Jewelry Box
Artisan Woodworker Aspy Khambatta Studio Mahogany Sculptural Jewelry Box

Artisan Woodworker Aspy Khambatta Studio Mahogany Sculptural Jewelry Box

Located in St. Louis, MO

Aspy Khambatta (California b.1953-) Studio woodworker, mahogany sculptural jewelry or keepsake box

Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Early French Rectangular Alligator Jewelry Box
Early French Rectangular Alligator Jewelry Box

Early French Rectangular Alligator Jewelry Box

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

jewelry box with unbeatable patina. This storage or keepsake box is in untouched original condition with

Category

Mid-20th Century French Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Regency Style Inlaid Box
19th Century English Regency Style Inlaid Box

19th Century English Regency Style Inlaid Box

Located in Tampa, FL

ideal as a trinket, jewelry, or keepsake box.

Category

Antique 1890s English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silk, Wood

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Keepsake Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of keepsake boxes for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique keepsake boxes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and bone. Find 326 antique and vintage keepsake boxes at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 133 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Keepsake boxes have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Keepsake boxes made by modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Maitland Smith, Georg Jensen and Elan Atelier each produced beautiful keepsake boxes that are worth considering.

How Much are Keepsake Boxes?

Prices for keepsake boxes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, keepsake boxes begin at $18 and can go as high as $30,582, while the average can fetch as much as $654.

Finding the Right Boxes for You

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.

Questions About Keepsake Boxes
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can use a wide range of items as a keepsake box. Decorative boxes made of wood, metal, bone, brass and other materials can all hold keepsakes. The size of what you wish to store will help to determine which box is right for your needs. If you plan to stow delicate items inside, consider a box with velvet or satin lining. You'll find a variety of keepsake boxes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A keepsake box can be called by a number of different names. You may see them referred to as memory boxes or trinket boxes. However, many people simply use the phrase keepsake box to describe them. Shop a selection of antique and vintage keepsake boxes on 1stDibs.