Antique Korean Cinnabar Lacquer Box with Lock
Located in Norton, MA
Antique, a beautiful Korean Cinnabar Lacquer box with lock, hand-painted, depicting traditional Korean lucky patterns of the vase. flower, art-rock in the very reddish color. It come...
Wood, Lacquer
$1,046Sale Price|25% Off
Antique Korean Trunk Chest or Box circa 1920s with Luck and Longevity Characters
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome antique Korean trunk or chest with beautiful brass details and the auspicious Chinese characters for luck and longevity carved into the front. It is in wonderful antique con...
Brass
Korean 19th Century Campaign Style Rosewood Vanity Box with Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Korean (19th Century) Campaign style rosewood box with brass trim and interior cabinet with a mirror top and drawers with folding side sections.
Brass
Contemporary Unique Black Document Box with Bull Design by Arijian
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
This artwork uses mother of pearl to re-interpret 'A Bull,' which is an iconic work by one of the most celebrated South Korean artists in modern and contemporary painting, Lee Jung-s...
Wood
Storage Chest or Jewelry Box by Designer Rae Kasian
By Roe Kasian
Located in New York, NY
A relatively large rich dark red burgundy lacquer storage chest box with metal detail, Campaign design style, by designer Rae Kasian, circa late-20th century, 1980s, 1990s. Box is re...
Metal
Floral Design Mother of Pearl Box with Peony Blossoms by Arijian
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
This artwork adopts mother of pearl and lacquer to portray peony blossoms, also known as the king of all flowers and a symbol for beautiful women. The lustrous mother of pearl was us...
Wood
Antique Korean Small Wood Box Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small Korean antique box circa late 19th century of Joseon Dynasty. The square form box was constructed with thick hardwood planks on all side (appears to be elm) with a noticeable...
Brass
Antique Korean Mirror and Cosmetic Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
A mirror and cosmetic box known as Gyeongdae from Korea circa early 20th century of late Joseon to Korean Empire to colonial period.
Brass
Korean Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Inlay "Longevity" Box, 1930s, Korea
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and elegant Korean black lacquer and abalone mother of pearl inlay "longevity" box, circa 1930s, Korea.
Wood, Lacquer, Abalone
$1,687Sale Price|25% Off
KOREAN 1880 Joseon Dynasty Writing Table Box In Reddish Patinated Wood & Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
A Korean writing box from the Joseon Dynasty. This is a beautiful and very decorative antique Korean writing box made during the period of the Joseon dynasty, circa 1880.
Bronze, Ormolu
Korean Wedding Box on Stand Lacquer with MOP Inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
A black lacquered wood wedding box known as Ham in Korea with a conforming stand.
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
Set of Three Korean Stackable Sewing Box Covered in Hanji Paper
Located in Atlanta, GA
These boxes were traditionally made with a wood core covered in layers of strong Hanji paper or they were made with many layers of papers, a technique similar to Paper-mâché.
Wood, Paper
Korean Storage Box
Located in Seattle, WA
Korean soft wood, possibly so namu pine wood, box of unusual design.
Wood
19th Century Korean Wood Wedding Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century wood Korean box with trunk opening and bottom drawer.
Wood
Late 19th to Early 20th Century Small Zelkova Wood Box from Korea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Zena Kruzick Late 19th-early 20th century small zelkova wood box from Korea This unique, beautifully grained box has been carved as if there were three separate tiers ...
Elm
Korean Table Chest with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay, C. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This Korean table chest was crafted in the early 20th century of lacquered papier-mache with beautiful mother-of-pearl inlay, a decorative technique known as "najeonchilgi." During t...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
Antique Korean Small Wooden Chest with Cut Brass Hardware and Folding Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Korean wooden chest from the early 20th century, with cut brass hardware and folding top. Born in Korea during the early years of the 20th century, this small wooden chest...
Brass
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H 2.76 in W 11.42 in D 16.54 in
Mother of Pearl Lacquer Box with Ten Longevity Symbols by Arijian
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
The Ten Longevity Symbols is a traditional pattern that embodies longevity and the virtues of life. The letters symbolizing '? (longevity)' and '? (luck)' are placed at the top and b...
Wood
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H 2.76 in W 9.06 in L 2.76 in
Blue Mother of Pearl Decorative Wooden Box with Crane Design by Arijian
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
This artwork presents a wooden box inlaid with the image of cranes carved from mother of pearl. The sky is engraved with the blue shade of mother of pearl to highlight the profound m...
Wood
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H 2.76 in W 12.6 in D 9.06 in
Floral Design Wooden Lacquer Document Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay by Arijian
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
This artwork enriches its pictorial allure and gracefulness by engraving mother of pearl on a lacquer underdrawing. The mother of pearl resting on the black surface radiates its magn...
Wood
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H 2.76 in W 12.6 in D 9.06 in
Mother of Pearl Lacquer Box with Chrysanthemum Flowers Design by Arijian
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
This artwork applied the method of striking and scouring to the carefully selected pieces of the iridescent mother of pearl, to create a wooden box depicting chrysanthemum flowers, o...
Wood
Pair of Small Asian Lacquer Boxes or Trunks, Late 19th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a charming near pair of black lacquer small Korean trunks or boxes that date to the end of the 19th century. The trunks are detailed with great butterfly and bat brass fittin...
Brass
1970s Korean Wood & Brass Mirrored Box
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1970s Korean wood & brass mirrored box.
Brass
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Small Wood Box from Korea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Zena Kruzick Late 19th-early 20th century small wood box from Korea A small, unique octagonal box from Korea.
Wood
19th Century Korean Painted Wood Box with Yin Yang Symbol
Located in Stamford, CT
A very cool and unusual Korean wooden strong box with iron mounts. With a black and red painted Yin Yang symbol on the front and back, this is an auspicious item for any home.
Iron
19th Century Korean Wood Document Brass Hinge Box
Located in Vero Beach, FL
An antique Korean wooden document box from the late 19th century.
Brass
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H 2.76 in W 9.06 in D 12.6 in
Blue Mother of Pearl Decorative Wooden Box with Crane Design by Arijian
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
This artwork presents a wooden box inlaid with the image of cranes carved from mother of pearl. The sky is engraved with the blue shade of mother of pearl to highlight the profound m...
Wood
Rare Korean Lacquer Box, circa 19th Century
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Rare Korean lacquer box with dragon and phoenix motif inlaid with mother-of-pearl (the pearl of wisdom), 19th century. Dimensions: H 17cm x W 32cm x L 42.5cm.
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
Unique Ornate Wooden Lock Box
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Ornate Wooden Lock Box with hinged lid. Top opens along oversized hand-forged hinges. Beautiful Details.
Wood
Korean Wedding Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique Korean papier-mâché wood wedding box with flower pattern was used to hold dowry items of the bride.
Iron
Hand Painted Asian Trunk, 19th Century
Located in Cookeville, TN
Birds and flowers embellish the front of this wooden trunk along with a scrolling border. Soft shades of yellow, orange and green make up the artwork and the painting appears to be a...
Iron
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.
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