Carved Redwood Box with Sliding Lid, American Studio Craftsman
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage carved wood box features Modernist abstract organic form and striking choice of solid wood. Asymmetrically sculpted box is sliding inside its rounded lid; the bottom of the ...
Wood
$3,800Sale Price|20% Off
Karl Springer Hinged Lid Kyoto Box / Side Table
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Outstanding hinged and lidded Kyoto box by Karl Springer. Fair amount of storage with suede panel lining on bottom and top. Brown and ivory lacquer is hand applied. Sits in a parsons...
Brass
$824Sale Price|20% Off
Chinese lacquer Tobacco box with 24 carat pure gold decorations 1940s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Chinese lacquer tobacco box with 24 carat pure gold decorations
Gold Plate
Mid-20th Century Japanese Yamanaka Lacquerware Sweets Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-20th century Yamanaka lacquerware sweets box for tea ceremony, Japanese. Formed as a deep black apple with gold & colored enamel decoration. Post WWII. Provenance: Sherman E. Lee...
Enamel
Mid-20th Century Japanese Yamanaka Lacquerware Sweets Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-20th century Yamanaka lacquerware sweets box for tea ceremony, Japanese. Formed as a deep red apple with gold & colored enamel decoration. Post WWII. Provenance: Sherman E. Lee, ...
Enamel
Mid-Century Modernist Vellum Hued Textural Box Signed "Allessandro"
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated and highly usable Mid-Century Modernist Vellum Hued Textural Box Signed "Allessandro" originates from Italy, Circa 1970. Features a clean rectilinear profile with ...
Lacquer
Wilhelm Kienzle Tool Box for Mewa, circa 1950, Switzerland
By Wilhelm Kienzle
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice Wilhelm Kienzle tool box for MEWA, circa 1950, Switzertland. Yellow and grey lacquered metal. Black handle, black hammer and pliers patterns. Original good condition. Dimensi...
Metal
Gracieux Accueil Lidded Box by Nathalie Du Pasquier, 1983
By Nathalie du Pasquier
Located in Tinton Falls, NJ
Around the time that MEMPHIS had become a world-wide phenomenon, several Italian manufacturers approached the various MEMPHIS designers to execute similar work but on different produ...
Chrome
Brass Tissue Box, Celestial Black Large, Viya by Vikram Goyal
By Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Brass Tissue Box, Celestial Black Large, Viya by Vikram Goyal Tissue box in lacquer with brass. Handmade in India. Whether it's the dense, intricate cloud motifs adorning the walls...
Brass
Brass Tissue Box, Saffron White Large, Viya by Vikram Goyal
By Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Brass Tissue Box, Saffron White Large, Viya by Vikram Goyal Tissue box in lacquer with brass. Handmade in India. With moniker's such as red gold, exquisite thread, or golden light,...
Brass
Set Of 2 Sterlet Caviar Bowls in Horn, Lacquered Wood & Crystal by Arcahorn
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 Sterlet Caviar Bowls in Horn, Lacquered Wood & Crystal by Arcahorn Dimensions: Small: D 14 x W 14 x H 9 cm. Large: D 20 x W 20 x H 11 cm. Materials: Horn, lacquered wood, an...
Crystal, Other
Aldo Tura Parchment Jewelry Box
By Aldo Tura
Located in New York, NY
Jewelry box in lacquered parchment and wood by Aldo Tura. Italy, circa 1960s.
Parchment Paper
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
Gandia Blasco Touareg Large Candle Box by Sandra Figuerola
By Sandra Figuerola, Gandia Blasco
Located in New York, NY
"This piece, with its standard volume and geometric, universal and contemporary language, has a unity of criteria. The Farol Touareg subtly filters the light, just as the lattices th...
Aluminum
Set/2 Boxes, Aged Silver, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Madagáscar Boxes, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. Madagáscar box set includes two wooden boxes, perfect to be displayed together and e...
Brass
Gandia Blasco Touareg Small Candle Box by Sandra Figuerola
By Sandra Figuerola, Gandia Blasco
Located in New York, NY
This piece, with its standard volume and geometric, universal and contemporary language, has a unity of criteria. The Farol Touareg subtly filters the light, just as the lattices tha...
Aluminum
Set/2 Boxes, White and Light-Blue, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Lanzarote Boxes, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. Lanzarote box set includes two wooden boxes, perfect to be displayed together and enr...
Gold Leaf
Set/2 Wooden Boxes, Beige, Gold Leaf, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Dandara Boxes, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. Dandara box set includes two wooden boxes, perfect to be displayed together and enrich ...
Metal, Gold Leaf, Brass
Japanese Lacquer Padded Teapot Caddy
Located in Savannah, GA
Antique Japanese hand-painted lacquer teapot caddy. Interior is padded and fitted for blue and white porcelain teapot. The teapot stands 4¼ inches tall and features a fish on one si...
Porcelain, Lacquer
Brass Trinket Box with Semi Precious, Tree Full of Parrots, Viya by Vikram Goyal
By Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Brass Trinket Box with Semi Precious Inserts, Tree Full of Parrots, Viya by Vikram Goyal Trinket box in brass with semi precious inserts. Handmade in India. A tree full of parrots ...
Brass
Gandia Blasco Fez Candle Box 1 by José A. Gandía-blasco Canales
By Gandia Blasco
Located in New York, NY
“All the magic you need for lighting a dinner with friends, a party, your garden, a deserted beach or a romantic dinner where only moonlight could be more attractive.” - José A. Gand...
Aluminum
Gandia Blasco Fez Candle Box 3 by José A. Gandía-blasco Canales
By Gandia Blasco
Located in New York, NY
“All the magic you need for lighting a dinner with friends, a party, your garden, a deserted beach or a romantic dinner where only moonlight could be more attractive…” - José A. Gand...
Aluminum
Gandia Blasco Fez Candle Box 4 by José A. Gandía Blasco Canales
By Gandia Blasco
Located in New York, NY
“All the magic you need for lighting a dinner with friends, a party, your garden, a deserted beach or a romantic dinner where only moonlight could be more attractive…” - José A. Gand...
Aluminum
Gandia Blasco Fez Candle Box 2 by José A. Gandía-blasco Canales
By Gandia Blasco
Located in New York, NY
“All the magic you need for lighting a dinner with friends, a party, your garden, a deserted beach or a romantic dinner where only moonlight could be more attractive” - José A. Gandí...
Aluminum
Vintage Walnut Wood Dental Crown Prosthetic Cabinet Jewelry Box
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, is a vintage c. 1950 wooden dental crown/prosthetic cabinet by Unitek, featuring a rich wood grain finish and sliding metal drawer pulls. It can be used a j...
Aluminum
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
Agito Watch Winder Cabinet with glass front, marquetry decoration and lacquered
By Procreo
Located in London, GB
Agito watch cabinet offers 6 automatic mechanical watch winders in the main section of the watch box with pre-programmed watch rotators offering personalised modification to directio...
Brass
Karl Springer Rare Large Painted Goatskin Jewelry Box, USA, 1970s
By Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Karl Springer rare and exquisite large lacquered painted goatskin jewelry box, divided into compartments inside, and completely lined inside and on the bottom with brown felt ending ...
Goatskin, Felt, Wood
Vintage Italian Burl Wood Marquetry Jewelry Music Box with Swiss Reuge Movement
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant vintage Italian musical jewelry box crafted in richly figured burl wood with an intricate floral marquetry and scrolling foliate inlay decorating the lid. The warm golden bur...
Metal
Adura Perle Jewellery Box in Ripple Sycamore and red suede lining
By Procreo
Located in London, GB
Adura Perle jewellery or trinket box designed by Procreo is guaranteed to take centre stage on your dressing table, inside your walk-in wardrobe, or in any room you may decide to hav...
Brass
Piero Fornasetti Cigarette Box, 1960
By Fornasetti
Located in Chicago, IL
Piero Fornasetti Cigarette Box, 1960’s. Excellent original condition. Measures 12” long 4.25” deep 1.5” tall.
Wood, Lacquer
Brass Bin, Saffron Black with Lid, Viya by Vikram Goyal
By Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Brass Bin, Saffron Black with Lid, Viya by Vikram Goyal Lacquered wood bin with brass. Handmade in India. With moniker's such as red gold, exquisite thread or golden light, saffron...
Brass
Brass Bin, Saffron Ecru with Lid, Viya by Vikram Goyal
By Viya by Vikram Goyal
Located in Noida, DL
Brass Bin, Saffron Ecru with Lid, Viya by Vikram Goyal Lacquered wood bin with brass. Handmade in India. With moniker's such as red gold, exquisite thread or golden light, saffron ...
Brass
Memphis Post-Modern Table Top Jewelry Chest in the Style of Ettore Sottsass
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous hand-made Memphis post-modern table top jewelry chest with five drawers in the style of Ettore Sottsass, circa 1980s. The box is in very good vintage condition and measures ...
Brass, Metal
Porte lettre ou carte de visite en laiton, circa 1960-1970
Located in Meyrin, Switzerland
Porte carte de visite, lettre ou carton d’invitation… en laiton, circa 1970. De la forme d'une enveloppe, ses lignes élégante et graphique rappelle la période Hollywood Regency. Elle...
Brass
Oak and Polychrome "Öresund" Desk Organizer by Børge Mogensen, Karl Andersson
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Hägersten, SE
Desk organizer model A4/3 from the Öresund series designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced in Sweden by Karl Andersson & Söner during the 1960s. Made from solid oak with three drawers in...
Oak, Lacquer
$3,662 / set
Set of 30s/40s bank safes in steel and brass
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Lot of old bank safes from the 30s/40s. Steel structure (fairly heavy), painted yellow on the outside and blue on the inside (original paint). Brass locks and keys. Security system n...
Metal, Brass
$26,000 / item
Gyrowinder Watch Winder by Döttling
Located in New York, NY
Around the world, Döttling luxury safes find homes among select connoisseurs and enthusiasts of the finest locksmith artisanry. They originate from the Döttling manufactory in Sindel...
Aluminum, Nickel
Norwegian Solid Birch Expandable Sewing Stand Organizer Made in Norway MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Norwegian Solid Birch Expandable Sewing Stand Organizer Made in Norway MINT
Birch
Elie Bleu Paris “Flor de Tabacos” Harewood Marquetry Cigar Humidor, with Key
By Elie Bleu
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French luxury cigar humidor by Elie Bleu Paris from the “Flor de Tabacos” collection, dating to circa 1990. The exterior is veneered in olive-green stained sycamore, traditionally kn...
Brass
Midcentury Modern Style Boudoir In Walnut & Lacquer with 1 Drawer & 1 Box
Located in New York, NY
This boudoir desk is a compact and functional piece, designed with simplicity and practicality in mind. Its structure consists of a single drawer, an open storage compartment, and a ...
Wood, Lacquer
Ondine Small Lacquered Blue Box Sculpture by Mercoeur
Located in Geneve, CH
Ondine Small Lacquered Blue Box Sculpture by Mercoeur Dimensions: D 22 x W 22 x H 12 cm Materials: Lacquer Ondine is a collection of traditional lacquer boxes inspired by nature and...
Lacquer
Ondine Small Lacquered Red Box Sculpture by Mercoeur
Located in Geneve, CH
Ondine Small Lacquered Red Box Sculpture by Mercoeur Dimensions: D 22 x W 22 x H 12 cm Materials: Lacquer Ondine is a collection of traditional lacquer boxes inspired by nature and ...
Lacquer
Ondine Medium Lacquered Red Box Sculpture by Mercoeur
Located in Geneve, CH
Ondine Medium Lacquered Red Box Sculpture by Mercoeur Dimensions: D 32 x W 20 x H 10 cm Materials: Lacquer Ondine is a collection of traditional lacquer boxes inspired by nature and...
Lacquer
Ondine Large Lacquered Blue Box Sculpture by Mercoeur
Located in Geneve, CH
Ondine Large Lacquered Blue Box Sculpture by Mercoeur Dimensions: D 40 x W 18.5 x H 7.6 cm Materials: Lacquer Ondine is a collection of traditional lacquer boxes inspired by nature ...
Lacquer
Ondine Medium Lacquered Blue Box Sculpture by Mercoeur
Located in Geneve, CH
Ondine Medium Lacquered Blue Box Sculpture by Mercoeur Dimensions: D 32 x W 20 x H 10 cm Materials: Lacquer Ondine is a collection of traditional lacquer boxes inspired by nature an...
Lacquer
Ondine Large Lacquered Red Box Sculpture by Mercoeur
Located in Geneve, CH
Ondine Large Lacquered Red Box Sculpture by Mercoeur Dimensions: D 40 x W 18.5 x H 7.6 cm Materials: Lacquer Ondine is a collection of traditional lacquer boxes inspired by nature a...
Lacquer
Set of 3 Ondine Lacquered Box Sculptures by Mercoeur
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Ondine Lacquered Box Sculptures by Mercoeur Dimensions: 1: D 40 x W 18.5 x H 7.6 cm 2: D 20 x W 32 x H 10 cm 3: D 22 x W 22 x H 12 cm Materials: Lacquer Ondine is a collec...
Lacquer
Danish Modern Planting Box
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Perfect for your spring flowers! Rosewood frame with resin insert. Professional, skilled furniture restoration is an integral part of what we do every day. Our goal is to provide ...
Resin, Mahogany
$256Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Japanese Lacquer Cigarette Box Set with Bamboo & Silver Insert
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, an antique Japanese lacquer cigarette box set featuring an intricate ajiro (bamboo strip) woven basketry exterior and silver fan-shaped top inlays. Pieces lik...
Bamboo, Lacquer
Armida Tissue Box Holder in Dark Horn & Lacquered Wood by Arcahorn
Located in Geneve, CH
Armida Tissue Box Holder in Dark Horn & Lacquered Wood by Arcahorn Designed by Filippo Dini Dimensions: D 14 x W 25 x H 7 cm. Materials: Dark horn and lacquered wood. Colours and sh...
Other
SIGN Oval Lacquered Wood Decorative Box in Kerylos & Tangerine by Reda Amalou
By REDA AMALOU DESIGN
Located in Paris, FR
Available individually or as a coordinated set; ideal for residential or executive office styling Hand-lacquered wood in curated dual-tone colorways. Available Color Combinations: K...
Wood, Lacquer
SIGN Round Lacquered Wood Decorative Box in Kerylos & Tangerine by Reda Amalou
By REDA AMALOU DESIGN
Located in Paris, FR
Available individually or as a coordinated set; ideal for residential or executive office styling Hand-lacquered wood in curated dual-tone colorways. Available Color Combinations: K...
Wood, Lacquer
SIGN Square Lacquered Wood Decorative Box in Kerylos & Tangerine by Reda Amalou
By REDA AMALOU DESIGN
Located in Paris, FR
Available individually or as a coordinated set; ideal for residential or executive office styling Hand-lacquered wood in curated dual-tone colorways. Available Color Combinations: K...
Wood, Lacquer
SIGN Square Lacquered Wood Decorative Box in Milky White & Black by Reda Amalou
By REDA AMALOU DESIGN
Located in Paris, FR
Available individually or as a coordinated set; ideal for residential or executive office styling Hand-lacquered wood in curated dual-tone colorways. Available Color Combinations: K...
Wood, Lacquer
SIGN Square Lacquered Wood Decorative Box in White Sand & Mastic by Reda Amalou
By REDA AMALOU DESIGN
Located in Paris, FR
Available individually or as a coordinated set; ideal for residential or executive office styling Hand-lacquered wood in curated dual-tone colorways. Available Color Combinations: K...
Wood, Lacquer
SIGN Round Lacquered Wood Decorative Box in White Sand & Mastic by Reda Amalou
By REDA AMALOU DESIGN
Located in Paris, FR
Available individually or as a coordinated set; ideal for residential or executive office styling Hand-lacquered wood in curated dual-tone colorways. Available Color Combinations: K...
Wood, Lacquer
SIGN Round Lacquered Wood Decorative Box in Milky White & Black by Reda Amalou
By REDA AMALOU DESIGN
Located in Paris, FR
Available individually or as a coordinated set; ideal for residential or executive office styling Hand-lacquered wood in curated dual-tone colorways. Available Color Combinations: K...
Wood, Lacquer
SIGN Oval Lacquered Wood Decorative Box in Milky White & Black by Reda Amalou
By REDA AMALOU DESIGN
Located in Paris, FR
Available individually or as a coordinated set; ideal for residential or executive office styling Hand-lacquered wood in curated dual-tone colorways. Available Color Combinations: K...
Wood, Lacquer
Bar Box Cabinet with exotic hand-laid marquetry in gloss lacquer
By Procreo
Located in London, GB
Elixir Bar Box by Procreo is the most show stopping piece to add to your interior and transform your drinking ritual. A unique combination of most exotic and vibrant natural wood ha...
Silver, Nickel
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.
