Antique Korean Cinnabar Lacquer Box with Lock
Located in Norton, MA
Antique, a beautiful Korean Cinnabar Lacquer box with lock, hand-painted, depicting traditional
Antique 19th Century Korean Decorative Boxes
Wood, Lacquer
Antique Korean Cinnabar Lacquer Box with Lock
Located in Norton, MA
Antique, a beautiful Korean Cinnabar Lacquer box with lock, hand-painted, depicting traditional
Wood, Lacquer
19th Century Korean Traveling Vanity Box With Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Korean (19th Century) Campaign style rosewood box with brass trim and interior cabinet with a
Brass
$1,395
H 14.5 in W 26.5 in D 13.5 in
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
Brass
$2,200
H 2.76 in W 11.42 in D 16.54 in
Contemporary Unique Black Document Box with Bull Design by Arijian
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
most celebrated South Korean artists in modern and contemporary painting, Lee Jung-seob. His painting
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
Metal
Floral Design Mother of Pearl Box with Peony Blossoms by Arijian
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
. -Luxury Packaging: Wooden Gift Box and Gift Wrapping included.
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
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
Brass
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.5 in W 7.75 in D 11.75 in
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
Bronze, Ormolu
$4,500
H 3.75 in W 11 in D 9 in
Korean Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Inlay "Longevity" Box, 1930s, Korea
Located in Austin, TX
1930s, Korea. The box, most likely used to store documents, is crafted of black lacquer over a wood
Wood, Lacquer, Abalone
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. Based on the
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
$2,600 / set
H 5.5 in W 18.5 in D 11 in
Set of Three Korean Stackable Sewing Box Covered in Hanji Paper
Located in Atlanta, GA
accoutrements. These boxes were traditionally made with a wood core covered in layers of strong Hanji paper or
Wood, Paper
Korean Storage Box
Located in Seattle, WA
Korean soft wood, possibly so namu pine wood, box of unusual design. The box with four larger
Wood
19th Century Korean Wood Wedding Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century wood Korean box with trunk opening and bottom drawer. Original hardware, original
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
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
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
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H 15.5 in W 29.5 in L 15.5 in
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
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
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
iridescent mother of pearl, to create a wooden box depicting chrysanthemum flowers, one of the four gracious
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
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
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
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. These hand-crafted valuables box
Brass
Sold
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
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
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
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
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
Japanese Carved and Lacquered Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elaborate and finely detailed carved wood, and gold lacquered Shibayama cabinet (Chigaidansu). Having beautifully applied semi-precious stone and mother of pearl decoration of flo...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Chinese Woven Top Canopy Bed, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
A Chinese canopy bed was typically part of a bride's dowry or a gift to a courtesan. It grew to be an important household status symbol, and the subject of rivalry among wives and co...
Rattan, Elm
$2,650
H 18 in W 35.5 in D 18.5 in
Antique Oak Wood & Brass Mounted Damascus Coffer Blanket Chest Trunk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Oak (possibly walnut) Wood & Brass Mounted Damascus Coffer Blanket Chest Trunk. Item features solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, copper and brass decorative mount...
Brass
$275,383
H 6.3 in W 9.69 in D 6.34 in
16th-Century Indo-Portuguese Colonial Mother-of-pearl Gujarat Casket
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An exceptional Indo-Portuguese colonial mother-of-pearl veneered casket with silver mounts India, Gujarat, 2nd half of the 16th century, the silver mounts Goa or probably Lisbon ...
Silver
Fine Antique Korean Bandaji Chest Gyeonggi Do Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean Bandaji Chest circa late 19th century (toward the end of Joseon Dynasty). Bandaji is known as drop-front half opening chest and was traditionally used to store household val...
Brass
$3,500Sale Price|36% Off
H 44 in W 31.5 in D 1.8 in
Framed Korean Minhwa Painting Spotted Leopard Snarling Magpie Conservation Frame
Located in Greenwich, CT
Korean Minhwa Spotted Leopard Snarling Magpie and another Magpie flying in the pine tree Minhwa, Korean folk paintings, portray the simple and unaffected daily lives of ordinary peo...
Paper
19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
Located in Marbella, ES
This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...
Gold Leaf
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
Fabergé Silver Flatware Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional 77-piece complete service by Fabergé is a rare treasure from the world-renowned firm. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and ...
Silver
$16,500
H 74.5 in W 48 in D 14.5 in
Antique Japanese Lacquer Inlaid Hardwood Meiji Period Shibayama Shodana Cabinet
Located in Portland, OR
An exquisite antique Japanese Meiji period Shibayama Shodana cabinet, circa 1880. One of the finest antique Shibayama cabinets one will see, the cabinet is finely inlaid and overlaid...
Gold
Fine Antique Tall Korean Medicine Chest Yakchang Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine antique Korean medicine or apothecary chest from late Joseon Dynasty (circa 19th century). Known as Yakchang in Korean, this type of chest was used to sort and store herb medi...
Brass
$48,000
H 21.75 in W 11 in D 11 in
Art Nouveau Vase with Fiery Dragon by Stellmacher & Dachsel for RStK Amphora
By Paul Dachsel, Eduard Stellmacher
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Paul Dachsel was the son-in-law of Alfred Stellmacher, the founder of Amphora Pottery company in Turn-Teplitz, then in Austria. Very little is known or was written about Dachsel. He ...
Porcelain
Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
A work of extraordinary craftsmanship, this exquisite English vanity case is as much an item of luxury as it is of necessity. Known as a nécessaire de voyage, the case features a lux...
Velvet, Glass, Wood
$21,072Sale Price|20% Off
H 4.93 in Dm 0.04 in
1913 Rene Lalique Leurs Ames Perfume Bottle D'Orsay Frosted Glass Sepia Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Rene Lalique "Leurs Ames" tiara perfume bottle made in 1913 for D'Orsay in molded clear glass with sepia patina. Molded signature on bottom. Exceptional and extremely rare bottl...
Blown Glass
$450,000 / set
H 24.41 in Dm 11.82 in
Pair of Big Vases Wmf, German, 1910 in Silver Plated, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 Vases WMF Signs: Page: 371 in the Book – Art Nouveau Domestic Metalwork from WMF Wurttembergische Metallwarenfabrik: The English Catalogue 1906 Hardcover. WMF G: Introduces on ...
Metal
$75,000 / set
H 1.25 in Dm 8.5 in
English Chamberlain Worcester Porcelain Part Dessert Service, circa 1815
Located in New York, NY
Comprising footed compote, pair of covered sauce tureens, one gallery (partially restored), pair of lozenge-shaped dishes, pair of kidney-shaped dishes, four shell dishes, four squar...
Porcelain
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.