Wooden box with metal inlay. Possibly french, 19th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Box with metal marquetry. Wood, metal. Possibly French school, 19th century. Has damage. Requires restoration. Rectangular chest with a flat lid that has a dark wood interior decor...
Metal, Other
Mixed Metal Floral Inlay Box – Brass, Copper, and Nickel Silver
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This refined mid-century rectangular box showcases an elegant floral inlay motif crafted from contrasting metals—warm copper blossoms and leaves set into a lustrous brass panel, bord...
Metal
Vintage Inlay Wooden Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Embrace the soulful charm of American Folk Art with this unique vintage wooden keepsake box. Handcrafted with meticulous attention to detail, the piece features an intricate geometri...
Metal
19th Century Napoleon III Vervelle Ebonized Box with Brass Inlay
By Maison Vervelle Audot Successeur
Located in Pearland, TX
A 19th century French ebonized box with brass inlay, the lock signed Vervelle Faut. Vervelle was a famed French maker of boxes, caskets and cabinetry, renowned for their fine craftsm...
Metal, Brass
$440Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century French Bronze Metal Overlayed Vanity Powder/Jewelry Glass Jar/Box
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a French bronze metal overlayed round glass hand painted vanity/powder jar. The glass jar is decorated with a pattern of pierced columns of flowers alternated with engraved l...
Bronze
A Vintage Decorative Bone with Turquoise and Red Inlay Box. Handles on each side
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Vintage Moroccan Jewelry Box, Mid 20th Century Description: Typically handcrafted from metal, featuring bone inlays.
Metal
Bone and Stone Lidded Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Metal decorative box with bone and stone inlay. The exterior of the box showcases a mosaic bone inlay adorned with turquoise and red stones set in pewter.
Multi-gemstone, Metal, Pewter
Late 18th Century George III English Box
Located in Middleburg, VA
Late 18th Century George III English Box. Veneered in beautifully highly figured burled ash with small inlaid shield shapes. Made in England circa 1790. A beautifully crafted late 1...
Metal
Moroccan Dowry Box Inlaid with White Camel Bone Rectangular Carved Wood Trunk
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Magnificent large rectangular shape Moroccan dowry box decorated with white and black bone inlay over wood.
Metal
Antique Hand Forged Organic Design Arts & Crafts Multi Purpose Box, circa 1920
By Hugo Berger
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and all handcrafted, wrought iron box attr. to Hugo Berger Goberg. It is always refreshing to find an antique object probably by a famous maker, that you have never seen befo...
Metal, Wrought Iron
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
Late 18th Century English George III Mahogany Knife Box Fitted Out for Letters
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late 18th century, English George III mahogany knife box fitted out for letters / ballots. The interior voided of the old knife compartments. One small removable interior leather ins...
Metal
Vintage Agate Inlaid Moorish Wedding Jewelry Dressing Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large vintage Moorish wedding jewelry box inlaid with semi-precious agate stones and covered with brass and silvered metal filigree. Large circular Moorish Middle East jewelry dressi...
Brass, Metal
Art Deco Precious Stone Jewelry Box - Pewter, Amethyst & Brass - France 1940s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Art Deco Precious Stone Jewelry Box - Pewter, Amethyst & Brass - France 1940s Elegant French jewelry box, made of pewter with a brass and amethyst decor on top. Finely engraved...
Amethyst, Metal, Brass, Pewter
"Vintage Large Walnut Finish Red Lining Interior Hinge Lift Chinese Jewelry Box"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Large Dark Walnut Finish, Engraved Brass Mounts and Pulls Chinese Jewelry Box Hinge Lift Three Drawers, Red Linen Lining Interior, Jade Inlay, the Box Equipped with Brass Ha...
Metal, Brass
Stunning English Regency Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Card Case, Circa 1815
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning English Regency Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Card Case, circa 1815 This exceptional English Regency card case, dating to the early 19th century (circa 1810–1825), exempl...
Metal, Sterling Silver
1901 Germany, Erhard & Söhne, Brass Inlaid Rosewood Twine Caddy with Scissors
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in Morristown, NJ
Circa 1901, Erhard & Söhne, Germany, a Jugendstil/Art Nouveau brass and rosewood string box, decorated in the round with children playing tug-of-war. The lid is beautifully decorated...
Metal, Brass
Rococo Revival Style Mixed Metal Copper & Silver Humidor, Atrib. Gorham, 1870
By Gorham
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gorham (Attributed) Mixed Metal Humidor with Silver Overlay in Rococo Revival Style, Dated 1870 United States, circa 1870 9.5" W × 5.75" D × 2.5" H (Interior: 9" W × 5.25" D × 2" H) ...
Metal, Sterling Silver, Copper
Victorian Gilt, Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Papier-Mâché Sewing Stand, Ex Christie's
Located in Morristown, NJ
Beautifully decorated mid-late 19th c, England, black lacquered papier-mâché sewing stand. Decorated with gilt, mother-of-pearl and polychrome paint, opening to cloth-lined interior....
Metal, Brass
Humidor with Secret Compartment by Glynn Lockett
By Glyn Lockett
Located in Bagshot, GB
An impressive humidor by Glynn Lockett applied with Crocodile skin and gilt mounts. The top surmounted with a crocodile with sapphire eyes, next to an undulating lapis lazuli pane...
Lapis Lazuli, Metal, Silver
Chinese Wooden Jewelry Box or Vanity Dresser Chest Featuring Inlay
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Antique Chinese Wooden Jewelry Box, a masterpiece of intricate inlay work. Handcrafted by skilled artisans, it blends authentic Chinese craftsmanship with versatile functionality. Th...
Metal
$214Sale Price|27% Off
Antique metal Pill Box inlaid to lid, English Edwardian period
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a small oval shaped antique metal Pill Box with Inlay to the lid and dating to the Edwardian or late Victorian period.
Stone, Brass, Bronze
Antique Persian Qajar Period Engraved and Inlaid Iron Metal Pen Box or Holder
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Dating from the Qajar period, this cast iron pen case is highly and intricately engraved with a scroll patterned motif which has been inlaid with gold accents. The fitted top holds f...
Gold, Iron
Late 19th Century Swiss Music Box by Paillard, Vaucher & Fils
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Swiss music box by Paillard, Vaucher & Fils, late 19th century. Walnut veneered top with line inlays & central floral design inlay. Faux grain wood painted sides, marks & scuffs comm...
Metal
Early 20th Century Swedish Burled Birch Wood and Mahogany Tobacco Box
Located in Middleburg, VA
A little poem in wood, this early 20th-century Swedish tobacco box is a quiet testament to the beauty of everyday ritual. Hand-turned from golden-hued burled birch, its surface is al...
Metal, Brass
19th Century Anglo-Indian Sadeli Inlaid Work Box Traveling Writing Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
An Anglo Indian bone, ebony and metal inlaid sadeli work box with portable writing desk, Bombay, circa 1850.
Metal
Collection of Mixed Metal Inlay Box and Pair of Dishes, Taxco
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of Mixed metal Inlay Box and pair of dishes, Taxco Pair of mixed metal dishes - 6 x 4.5 x 1" each Box, 8 x 4.5 x 1" Brass and Azurite -
Agate, Stone, Brass, Copper
Heintz Bronze Cigar Box with silver inlay
By Heintz Art Metal Shop
Located in New York, NY
Heintz Art Metal Shop, or AMHS engraving rests on bottom, along with August 27, 1912 date, which signifies the definitive patent for applying sterling silver to bronze without solder...
Bronze, Other
Unavailable
H 1 in W 7.75 in D 5 in
Los Castillo Circa 1960 Mixed Metals Decorative Box with Stone Inlay
By Los Castillo
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is a circa 1960 decorative box by Los Castillo of Taxco, Mexico. Entirely hand wrought piece made of copper, brass and sterling silver silver. Azur malachite stone inla...
Unavailable
H 2.25 in Dm 3.25 in
Tibetan Silver Filigree Box with Turquoise and Coral Inlays, c. 1950's
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The round box has a series of engraved scrolls with rows of insets throughout and features decorative finial top also with inlays.
Metal, Silver Plate
Unavailable
H 1.25 in W 2 in D 2.5 in
Silvered Trinket Box with Inlays of Semi-Precious Stones, c. 1970's
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Handcrafted silvered metal trinket box with insets of semi-precious stones in hues of red. The box has a series of hand carved and incised scrolls and floral motifs, and has a teardr...
Metal, Silver Plate
Unavailable
H 1 in W 2.75 in D 2 in
Tibetan Paisley Filigree Box in Brass with Gemstone Inlays, c. 1950's
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Handcrafted brass metal trinket box with filigree design. Features insets of coral and onyx semi-precious stones. The oval box has a series of engraved scrolls and a paisley motif o...
Metal, Brass
Silvered Trinket Box with Inlays of Semi-Precious Stones, c. 1960's
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Handcrafted silvered metal trinket box with insets of semi-precious stones in hues of red jasper, green malachite, yellow citrine, and red carnelian agate. The round box has a series...
Metal, Silver Plate
Judith Leiber Pill Box
By Judith Leiber
Located in Malibu, CA
Gold tone metal with swarovski crystal inlay pill box. Stamped Judith Leiber.
Emerald & Ruby Mounted Silvered Filigree Box
Located in Austin, TX
Immaculately crafted from the 20th century, this Silvered Filigree Box exhibits the skill of fine craftsmanship and gemstone mastery. This breathtaking piece is exquisitely adorned w...
Metal
Inlaid Jewelry Box
Located in Alella, ES
This small wooden box features a rectangular lidded top with exquisite geometrical metal inlaid motifs resting above a carved box.
Sheet Metal
18-Karat Gold and White Gold Asian Cigarette Case
Located in Cookeville, TN
This is an elegant black finish over metal cigarette case and is adorned with an Asian mountain scene. The stunning case features the accents made of inlaid 18-karat gold and white g...
Metal, Gold
Unavailable
H 12.5 in Dm 12.5 in
Large 19th Century Lacquered and Gilded Jewelry Box with Inlaid Mother of Pearl
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
Rare Victorian (c. 1850) lacquered papier-mâché jewelry box with inlaid mother of pearl and gilding depicting a floral motif. The mother of pearl looks of high quality and shimmers w...
Metal, Gold Leaf
Unavailable
H 7 in W 7 in D 17 in
Kate Noakes, 'Sea Shell' Tea Caddy veneered with metal inlaid with gesso
By Kate Noakes
Located in Newmarket, GB
A Victorian wooden tea caddy that has been reconditioned and reimagined by British designer and maker Kate Noakes. Kate uses a process she has developed of cutting her original desig...
Metal, Sheet Metal
English Tortoiseshell Shaped Snuff Box with Yellow Metal Inlay
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare English tortoiseshell shaped snuff box with yellow metal inlay.
Tortoise Shell
Small Tapered Wooden Inlaid Box on Metal Feet From England Circa 1880
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Small tapered inlaid wood box on metal feet from England circa 1880.
Metal
1970s Italian Silver Metal desk box
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A small silver metal box with brass inlay. This pretty silver box is in very good condition and is perfect for a desk or dressing table.
Chrome
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H 9 in W 13.5 in D 9 in
A decorative bone with turquoise and red inlay box. Handles on each side.
Located in Winnetka, IL
The materials used and the size of this box make it stand out.
Metal
Antique Rosewood Jewellery Box with Symmetrical Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Northampton, GB
Behold the stunning Rosewood jewellery box, adorned with an exquisite symmetrical Mother of Pearl inlay that graces the top, front, key profile, and vacant initial plaque. Its lux...
Metal, Steel
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H 17 in W 23 in D 31 in
Antique Rosewood Jewellery Box with Ornate Brass Inlay and Teal Velvet Interior
Located in Northampton, GB
The following is a truly remarkable Antique Rosewood Jewellery Box, boasting an unparalleled combination of style and practicality. The top and front of the box are adorned with o...
Metal, Brass
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H 7.75 in W 10 in D 12.5 in
Antique Chinese Wooden Jewelry Box or Vanity Dresser Chest with Intricate Inlay
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very elaborate jewelry box or vanity dresser makeup chest is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in China in approximately 1850 in the period Chinese Export style. The box ...
Metal
Brass Inlaid Folding Jewellery Box
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Highly decorative Victorian era three-tiered folding jewellery box with brass inlay. This piece is complete with key.
Metal, Brass
Art Deco Exotic Brass Jewelry Box, Germany, circa 1920
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Art Deco brass Jewelry box, Germany, circa 1920 possibly by Erhard & Söhne of Schwäbisch Gmünd. The box of rectangular shape on brass bun feet, the brass body and cover oxidized inla...
Metal
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H 7.09 in W 21.86 in D 16.74 in
Chest with inlay, Surrender of Granada. wood etc Spain, 20th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Chest with inlay, Surrender of Granada. wood etc Spain, 20th century. Rectangular chest with a carved composition on the outside lid inspired by the painting entitled "The Surrender...
Metal, Other
19th Century French Bronze Metal Overlay Vanity Powder Glass Jar
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a French bronze metal overlay round powder glass jar/box. It depicts a hinged lidded glass jar decorated with a long gilt garland of bows and flowers and some fine beads. The...
Bronze
Large Vintage Inlaid Moroccan Wedding Jewelry Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large Vintage Moroccan wedding jewelry box inlaid with semi-precious stones and covered with brass and silvered metal filigree. The inside is lined with velvet fabric. Large jewelry...
Brass, Metal
Antique Victorian Mahogany Fitted Jewellery Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Fully Lined Interior From our Jewellery Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Victorian Solid Mahogany Jewellery Box. The Jewellery Box of rectangular form made from solid Ma...
Metal, Brass
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H 1.25 in W 7.63 in D 4.25 in
Taxco Mexico Brass Copper and Azurite Malachite Hinged Box, ca 1960s
By Taxco
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Taxco Mexico Brass Copper and Azurite Malachite Hinged Box, ca 1960s Superb handwrought circa 1965 mixed metals - silver, copper and brass - inlay box by a skilled silversmith (make...
Malachite, Brass
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H 1.25 in W 7.38 in D 4.25 in
Taxco Mexico Brass and Azurite Malachite Snake Charmer Hinged Box, ca 1960s
By Taxco
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Taxco Mexico Brass and Azurite Malachite Snake Charmer Hinged Box, ca 1960s Superb handwrought circa 1960s mixed metals - silver, copper and brass - inlay box by a skilled silversmi...
Malachite, 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.