Fine Vintage Large French Polished Santos Mahogany Satinwood Folding Chess Set
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Very Substantial Decorative French Polished Well Grained Dark Santos Mahogany and Boxwood Folding Chess Set of outstanding quality, good weight and seldom offered generous proporti...
Mahogany
Large Vintage Lucite Gem Ice Bucket by Allesandro Albrizzi / Karl Springer
By Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in Chicago, IL
A large vintage Lucite gem ice bucket by Allesandro Albrizzi. 1970s Lucite shows nice age with some craqueling. some the tiny plastic nipple glides on bottom have come off.
Lucite
Large Continental Silver and Jeweled Female Coffret, Hanau, Late 19th century
Located in New York, NY
The female figure in Medieval dress, her braided hair drawn back from in her into a chignon, the three quarter bust opening to reveal the coffret, set with jewels and semi precious s...
Silver
1970's New Old Stock Pharmacy Tins - Pate Du Mezenc - Large Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970's New Old Stock Pharmacy Tins - Pate Du Mezenc - Large Quantity Available. We sourced these tins from a tin factory in the south east of France. New old stock and never used. ...
Steel
"The Arts, " Large Silvered Bronze Casket with Symbols of Pottery, Spinning et Al
By Oscar Bruno Bach
Located in Philadelphia, PA
He also crafted a line of very Fine tabletop decorative items such as this piece, usually composed of bronze or silvered metal.
Bronze
Egg Set, Small, Medium and Large Jars, Blue, Brown, Cream Onyx & Alpaca Silver
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Salta province is called the beautiful, and this adjective introduces us to its profound beauty. Its fertile valleys, windy desert, colorful mountains and blue sky are the images tha...
Stone, Onyx, Metal
1960's Vintage New Old Stock Boite Pate Le Gall Tins - Large Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960's Vintage New Old Stock Boite Pate Le Gall Tins - Large Quantity Available. We sourced these tins from a tin factory in the south east of France. New old stock and never used....
Steel
1960's Vintage New Old Stock Boite Le Gall Carnot Tins - Large Quantity Availabl
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960's Vintage New Old Stock Boite Le Gall Carnot Tins - Large Quantity Available. We sourced these tins from a tin factory in the south east of France. New old stock and never use...
Steel
Pair of Large Danish 1900's Faux Porcelain Tin Container Blue and White Paint
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of Two Charming Blue and White Painted Cylindric Kitchen Tins, Denmark circa 1910. The pair is painted in the style of Royal Copenhagen's Blue Fluted Full Lace pattern and "Flour...
Tin
Vintage Agate Inlaid Moorish Wedding Jewelry Dressing Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Some missing stones. Large Middle Eastern metal decorative box is encrusted with multi-colored agate stones in a variety of shapes and sizes.
Metal, Brass
18th Century Large South Staffordshire Table Snuff Box
Located in Basildon, GB
An 18th Century Large South Staffordshire Table Snuff Box, painted with figures and animals by classical ruins on a riverscape. 8.25" wide x 5.5" depth x 3.25" high
Bronze, Enamel
Antique English Marquetry Inlaid Wood Large Tea Caddy Lined in Metal Desk Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Marquetry Inlaid Wood Large Tea Caddy / Desk Box Lined in Metal with Working Lock and Key. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: 5.5" H x 12" W x 8.25" D.
Wood
Murano Glass Sommerso Jewelry Box by Mandruzzato, Italy, Circa 1970
By Alessandro Mandruzzato, Murano Glass Sommerso, Mandruzzato
Located in Round Top, TX
This large domed glass decorative box is captivating and impressive.
Metal
Antique Meiji Japanese Silver-Plated Trinket Box with Mount Fuji by Asahi Shoten
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A large and highly decorative Japanese box dating to the Meiji period, attributed to Asahi Shoten.
Silver Plate, Pewter
Large Light Blue Rectangular Unique Murano Glass Jewelry Box
By Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Venezia, IT
Large Rectangular Murano Glass Box – Space and Beauty in a Single Object Elegant and spacious, this large rectangular Murano glass box is the perfect choice for those looking for a s...
Murano Glass
Large Ruby RECTANGULAR Unique Murano Glass Jewelry Box
By Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Venezia, IT
Large Rectangular Murano Glass Box – Space and Beauty in a Single Object Elegant and spacious, this large rectangular Murano glass box is the perfect choice for those looking for a s...
Murano Glass
Large Crystal and 24-Kt Gold Rectangular Jewelry Box
By Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Venezia, IT
Large Rectangular Murano Glass Box – Space and Beauty in a Single Object Elegant and spacious, this large rectangular Murano glass box is the perfect choice for those looking for a s...
Murano Glass
Antique Large Silver Cigar box London 1897 by George Heath
By George Heath
Located in London, GB
A Large Unusual Shaped Antique Silver Cigar box London 1897 by George Heath. A great silver cigar box of generous proportions and an unusual shape. A quality piece of Victorian silv...
Silver
Large Rectangular Sterling Silver Cigar Table Box with Enamels on Guilloché by Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Very large rectangular table cigar box in 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent enamels fired on guilloché on all sides, in a modern contemporary style. Interior lined in rosewoo...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Large Antique French Solid Silver Cigar Box Cigarette Smokers Companion c. 1910
Located in London, GB
A magnificent French Antique silver Smokers Companion with two large compartments for cigars / cigarettes and one smaller compartment for matches and a match striker. The Smoking Box...
Silver
Rare large Swiss Black Forest Tobacco box with Chickens 19th century Humidor
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
A charming and finely detailed 19th-century Black Forest–style hand-carved tobacco jar. Entirely carved from wood and executed with remarkable depth and texture. A rare large size to...
Oak
$618Sale Price|34% Off
Antique Large Chinese Metal and Cinnabar Humidor Art Deco Box, circa 1920
Located in Vero Beach, FL
This rare Chinese Art Deco box is made from copper alloy. The top is decorated with hand carved black cinnabar and highlighted with a finely carved bone figure and flowers. All four ...
Copper
Large Georgian (George III) Brass-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box With Hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
Large, Georgian (George III), brass-mounted cowrie shell snuff box with hinged lid, England, Ca 1810. Measures 3 1/2 inches long x 2 1/4 inches deep x 2 1/4 inches high. Dark areas...
Brass
Large Regency Tea Caddy
Located in Tampa, FL
A rather large and wonderful mahogany regency tea caddy. It is trimmed out with an inlay and an ivory keyhole. The interior is four inches deep in the tea compartments, does not have...
Mahogany
Large Regency Tea Caddy
Located in Tampa, FL
A large sarcophagus shaped rosewood tea caddy with a semi domed top. Original glass inside and two tea compartments. Mother of pearl inlaid escutcheon. On bun feet. The interior is f...
Glass, Wood
Large Danish Studio Pottery Teapot by Merethe Bloch, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Large Danish Mid-Century Modern Studio Pottery Teapot by Merethe Bloch, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark, Additional informat...
Ceramic
Large 19th Century English Mahogany Sarcophagus Form Tea Caddy
Located in Atlanta, GA
England, circa 1880. A large sarcophagus form tea caddy box in mahogany. Resting on four bun feet and opens to reveal a tin lined casing, two covered tea sections and a central crys...
Crystal
Georgian large Tea Caddy fine quality, English Sheraton period Ca 1785
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
The Tea Caddy is all handmade with very fine quality features; * Beautifully chosen figured hardwood veneers, possibly Yew or walnut. * Cross banded inlays and stringing of brass and...
Brass
Large Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy, Inlaid Design, England, Circa 1790
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A good quality Georgian 18th century mahogany rectangular tea caddy having replacement brass axe drop handle to hinged lid enclosing cavity with attractive inlaid decoration througho...
Mahogany
$2,090 / item
Large Santiago Humidor
By Giobagnara
Located in Milan, IT
This superb humidor is a perfect gift or precious companion for the cigar lover. The walnut wood case is externally covered with fine leather that can be customized in color and text...
Leather, Walnut, Cedar
Large Art Deco Grocers Tolewear Double Coffee and Tea Canister
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Art Deco grocers tolewear double coffee and tea canister This is a classic of Art Deco design, the decoration is very much in the Odeon style typical of toleware of this per...
Large George III period sterling silver tea caddy made in London in 1800
By David Hennell II
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1800 by Robert & David Hennell, this handsome, George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, is plain in design, with bead borders and an engraved cre...
Sterling Silver
Large Cigar Humidor, IDC (International Development Corporation), China, 2004
Located in Rīga, LV
Large Cigar Humidor, IDC (International Development Corporation), China, 2004 Additional Information: Material: Wood Vintage Artist/Maker: IDC (International Development Corpor...
Wood
A Large and Rare French Napoleon lll Tobacco / Cigar Humidor, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Large and Rare French Napoleon lll Tobacco / Cigar Humidor, 19th Century Description: Fully hand carved with floral decorations and wood carvings with ebonized details and removab...
Wood
Large George III Table / Master Snuff in Stained Mulberry Burl and Tortoiseshell
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Large Georgian table or master snuff box of cushion form having tortoiseshell veneered front, back and end caps with green stained mulberry burl bottom and lid, the lid with a wood h...
Tortoise Shell, Burl
Large Art Deco Walnut Humidor with Galvanized Metal Liner and Air Tight Seal
By Benson x Hedges, London
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Large, locking (key included), campaign style humidor in highly figured wood with brass inlaid corner supports and flush mounted handles. The interior fitted with a galvanized metal ...
Metal, Brass
20th Century Large Metal Matchbox By Piero Fornasetti, Italy, c.1960
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A delightful matchbox, with an interior comprised of a metal sliding tray, the exterior decorated with five profiles, with highlighted red lips, four of whom smoking, with black cros...
Metal
French Large Etched Cut Glass and Brass Lozenge Shape Box or Casket
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a good looking large scale French cut glass and brass lozenge shape box or casket in very good condition. I am estimating it dates to the middle of the 20th century.
Brass
Decorative Large Round Brass Box Caddy 19th C, North India
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Beautiful 19th century large hand-crafted decorative round polished brass box with lid delicately and intricately hand-hammered with repousse floral and fishes designs.
Brass
$4,320Sale Price|20% Off
Large Antique German Rococo Classical Sterling Silver Box
Located in New York, NY
Large German Rococo Classical sterling silver box, ca 1910.
Sterling Silver
Large and Stylish Italian Modern Sterling Silver Box
By Pampaloni
Located in New York, NY
Modern sterling silver box. Rectangular with curved corners; on front, concave lunette thumb rest. Cover hinged. A capacious and stylish receptacle. Post-1967 Italian marks including...
Sterling Silver
$3,080Sale Price|20% Off
Large Antique German Silver Perched Bird Spice Box
Located in New York, NY
Large turn-of-the-century German 800 silver figural spice box. A bird grips a gnarly branch with scaly talons. Sweet and downy with tucked-down wings. Head detachable. Marked. Weight...
Silver
Large English Edwardian Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver Cigar Box, 1902
By Mappin & Webb
Located in New York, NY
Large English Edwardian Arts & Crafts sterling silver cigar box, 1902. Rectangular with straight sides; cover hinged with scrolled tab and curved top. Allover spot hammering with str...
Sterling Silver
Jaimal Odedra, Contemporary Large Egg-Shaped Accessory Box, Morocco, 2018
By Jaimal Odedra
Located in New York, NY
Each piece is modeled and cast by hand using a traditional Moroccan sand casting method. Signed. Raised in England and educated at one of the finest art schools in the world, London...
Bronze
Large Decorative Round Copper Box with Lid Northern India
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Very large beautiful vintage handcrafted decorative round copper box with lid, latch and handle Delicately and intricately hand-hammered with geometric designs.
Brass, Copper, Tin
Roberto Rida 'Diamante Murano' Large Glass Box
By Roberto Giulio Rida
Located in New York, NY
Roberto Giulio Rida exquisite purple 'Diamante Murano' glass box with thick glass ground and polished to create faceted fitted top with gilt brass base covered inside with steel, Ita...
Steel, Brass
$1,100Sale Price|20% Off
Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith Large Tessellated Stone and Brass Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant rare beautiful box by Maitland Smith in tessellated stone with brass accents. circa 1970s, great original condition beautiful mahogany inlaid.
Stone, Brass
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.