$2,200Sale Price|20% Off
Italian Mid Century Modern Murano Sommerso Art Glass Jewelry Trinket Casket
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Englewood, NJ
An Italian Mid Century Modern Murano clear art glass "Sommerso" jewelry square casket trinket box fitted with gold plated brass fittings.
Brass
Murano Latticino Venetian Glass Heart Shaped Trinket Box
By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A metal braced heart shaped Venetian glass trinket box, Murano, Italy, circa 1970s. A swirled cobalt blue and white glass box hand made in the process known as Latticino.
Metal
Genuine 1950s Murano Mid Century Cenedese Green Box with Original Label, Italy
By Cenedese
Located in London, GB
A beautiful quality lush emerald green Murano art glass jewelry box or trinket box made by Cenedese in Venice, Italy, c. 1950.
Metal
Mid Century Modern Italian Art Glass Sommerso Jewelry Casket/Box by, Mandruzzato
By Mandruzzato
Located in Englewood, NJ
An Italian Mid Century Modern Art Glass Sommerso Murano jewelry casket trinket box by, Mandruzzato.
Brass
Opaline Old Rose Murano Glass Trinket Box
Located in London, GB
Pale pink opaline glass and brass hinged trinket boxes by Fratelli Ferro, Murano.
Jade Opaline Glass Murano Trinket Box
Located in London, GB
Pale jade opaline glass and brass hinged trinket box by Fratelli Ferro, Murano.
Sold
H 4.25 in W 7.5 in D 4.75 in
Italian Mid Century Modern Murano Mandruzzato Art Glass Jewelry Trinket Box
By Mandruzzato
Located in Englewood, NJ
An Italian Mid Century Modern Murano jewelry square casket trinket box by, A. Mandruzzato circa 1960s'.
Brass
French Crystal Box with Gilt Metal Fittings and Key
By Baccarat
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning French crystal box with gilt metal fittings and key. This French crystal box was originally a jewel casket/jewelry box/vanity box/trinket box/Murano glass box.
French Crystal Box with Gilt Metal Fittings and Key
By Baccarat
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning French crystal box with gilt metal fittings and key. This French crystal box was originally a jewel casket/jewelry box/vanity box/trinket box/Murano glass box.
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H 1.58 in W 6.89 in D 9.06 in
Rare Gold Murano Glass and Gilt Brass Ashtray Trinket Box, Italian Venezia
Located in Milano, IT
An elegant and highly decorative Murano glass ashtray or trinket box, beautifully combining clear textured glass with rich gilt brass detailing.
Glass, Blown Glass
Sold
H 2.125 in W 5.25 in D 3.5 in
Murano Italy Opaline Uranium Vaseline Green Glow Glass Trinket Box Casket
Located in Dayton, OH
Impressive antique opaline / uranium / vaseline glass trinket jewelry keepsake box. Rectangular form with cut corners, plain brass band around interior rim.
Opaline Glass
Sold
H 4.25 in W 7.5 in D 4.75 in
Italian Mid Century Modern Murano Sommerso Art Glass Jewelry Trinket Box
By Mandruzzato
Located in Englewood, NJ
An Italian Mid Century Modern Murano green & yellow "Sommerso" jewelry square casket trinket box attributed to Mandruzzato.
Art Glass
Murano Glass Old Rose / Pink Opaline Crystal Glass Trinket or Jewelry Box
Located in Waverveen, Utrecht
Murano glass old rose / pink opaline crystal glass trinket or jewelry box.
Brass
Aldo Tura Green Goatskin Chrome Box
By Aldo Tura
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant cigar box in lacquered goatskin. This box was executed, circa 1960 in light green parchment with chrome parts. Very good vintage condition. Along with artists like Piero Forn...
Goatskin
Art Glass Heart Paperweight Decorative Object
By Robert Held
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial art glass heart paperweight or decorative object by artist Robet Held, circa late-20th century. Heart is a light blue art glass with touches of blue and p...
Art Glass
$2,900
H 3.5 in W 7 in D 4.75 in
Art Deco Italian Murano Glass & 24k Gold Plate Jewelry Case Mandruzzato Style
By Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Miami, FL
Cased beveled Murano Glass & 24k Gold Plate Jewelry Box, Keepsake attributed to Alessandro Mandruzzato. Art Deco Style made in Italy, circa 1950. Foil Markings at the border. A-548...
Gold Plate
Elegant Malachite Box from the 50s 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Malachite Box Elegant malachite box from the 50s. It is in perfect condition. Measurements: 21x11x8 cm.
Malachite
$598 / item
H 4.34 in W 4.34 in D 2.37 in
Small Cuore Pensiero Vase in Murano Glass by Maria Christina Hamel
By Maria Christina Hamel 1, Salviati
Located in Venezia, IT
Hand-formed and hot finished Sommerso glass vase.
Glass
$277 / item
H 1.19 in W 2.37 in D 2.76 in
Extra Small Cuore Coccole Vase in Murano Glass by Maria Christina Hamel
By Maria Christina Hamel 1, Salviati
Located in Venezia, IT
Hand-formed and hot finished Sommerso glass vase.
Glass
$1,158
H 3.43 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
XL 1.6kg Murano Glass Sommerso Bowl Ashtray by Luigi Mandruzzato, Italy, 1970s
By Mandruzzato
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Murano glass ash tray in XL dimensions Origin: Murano, Italy Producer: LUIGI Mandruzzato Decade: 1970s This original vintage xxl glass ash tray bowl element was...
Murano Glass
$3,975
H 5 in W 7 in D 4.5 in
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Box in Tobacco W/ Polished Brass Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Box in radiant smoked tobacco is a vibrant and elegant accessory, handcrafted in Italy during the 21st century. Meticulously created by Murano ...
Brass
$395
H 1.63 in W 5.5 in D 3.5 in
Mid-Century Jade Green Onyx Marble Brass Decorative Box ITALY, c.1960s
By Gucci
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful green stone box in brass hinged framing. Small chip to one top corner, very small, right at the brass framing. 5.5 x 3.5 in.
Agate, Onyx
$305Sale Price|52% Off
H 1.5 in W 4.53 in D 3.12 in
Czech Malachite Glass Trinket Box, Curt Schlevogt, 1950s Art Deco
By Curt Schlevogt, Heinrich Hoffmann
Located in Glasgow, GB
A richly coloured malachite glass trinket box, crafted in Czechoslovakia during the mid-20th century, circa 1950s. This rectangular lidded box is a direct aesthetic descendant of the...
Glass, Art Glass
Italian Murano Faceted Glass & Brass Hinged Box / Jewelry Box
Located in North Miami, FL
This beautiful hinged Murano glass box in pristine clear faceted glass and brass trim and original decorative key and tassel. It is a wonderful desk or vanity accessory. THIS ITEM ...
Crystal, Metal
$2,510 / item
H 10.63 in W 10.24 in D 5.91 in
Large Cuore Vase in Murano Glass by Maria Christina Hamel
By Maria Christina Hamel 1, Salviati
Located in Venezia, IT
Hand-formed and hot finished Sommerso glass vase.
Glass
Italian Florentine Square Green and Gilt Wood Trinket Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming small Italian Mid-Century Florentine hand crafted box. This gilt-wood box can be used to store your favorite pieces of jewelry as well a stand alone piece on a coffee table ...
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
$1,650
H 2.38 in W 6.75 in D 4 in
Rectangular Art Deco Green Shagreen Box w/Oval Malachite Stone Centered on Lid
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco green stained shagreen, over cedar, the slightly domed top with a centered oval malachite disk. The box is covered with shagreen on all sides including the bottom.
Shagreen, Wood
$2,850
H 3.5 in W 6 in D 4.25 in
Mid Century Modern Italian Art Glass Sommerso Jewelry Casket/Box by, Mandruzzato
By Mandruzzato
Located in Englewood, NJ
An Italian Mid Century Modern Art Glass Murano Sommerso decorated jewelry casket trinket box by, Mandruzzato. This unique box is faceted on. the lid and has boulbous body that is cas...
Brass
Green Onyx Marble and Brass Jewelry Box 1950s Italy
Located in Palermo, Sicily
onyx green marble 1950s jewelry box with Brass foot.
Onyx
$1,755 / item
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 9.06 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
This charming wall lamp is entirely handmade in Murano. Each single leaf is handcrafted in high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each leaf is slightly different from the other....
Brass
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 4.25 in W 5 in D 3.25 in
Antique Moser Cranberry Enameled & Ormolu Mounted Glass Casket Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite antique glass casket box, attributed to the renowned Moser glassworks, exemplifies the opulence and artistry for which Moser is celebrated. The box is crafted from ric...
Art Glass
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
H 4.5 in W 7.25 in D 3.75 in
Large 19th Century French Dore Bronze Mounted Hand-Cut Prismic Crystal Box
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A Fantastic and Large 19th century French dore bronze mounted hand-cut prismic crystal box. The mount is hand-chased and hand-chiseled with the finest detail. The entire mount is des...
Crystal, Bronze
$4,026
H 3.15 in W 5.2 in D 3.31 in
1960s Original Mid Century Murano Glass Sommerso Box, Bucella Cristalli, Italy
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous authentic and original emerald green and gold sommerso Murano glass casket, made in Italy c. 1960 and retaining its original label for Bucella Cristalli of Murano, Venice....
Art Glass
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 4.75 in W 5.5 in D 3.5 in
19th Century, Bohemian Barfatan or French Blue Opaline & Gilt Enameled Glass Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 19th-century glass box represents the pinnacle of decorative glasswork, either originating from the Bohemian Barfatan tradition or crafted from French blue opaline gla...
Opaline Glass
$1,850
H 4.5 in W 6.5 in D 3.75 in
Wonderful French Faceted Cut Crystal Bronze Ormolu-Mounted Casket Jewelry Box
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French faceted cut crystal bronze ormolu-mounted eight sided casket jewelry box with fine detail bronze key hole. In the manner of Baccarat.
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century Bohemian Moser Enameled Amber Art Glass Jewel Casket
By Moser Glassworks
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning antique Bohemian enameled art glass hinged lid jewelry casket - table box by renowned luxury glass maker Moser. Exquisitely hand-made in Bohemia (present day Czech Repu...
Brass
Hand-Painted Shell Iron Tray
By Les Ottomans
Located in Milan, IT
Vassoio decorativo in ferro, dipinto a mano
Iron
Giovanni Cenedese 1950's Blue Murano Glass Hinged Box
By Cenedese
Located in North Miami, FL
Blue Murano jewelry box by Giovanni Cenedese. This Murano glass box with gilt metal details & decorative lock and rounded corners.
Murano Glass
$5,212Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 5 in W 10 in D 7.25 in
ANTOINETTE FARAGALLAH Decorative Sculptural Large Turquoise Pottery Lidded Box
Located in Miami, FL
Decorative pottery box designed by Antoinette Faragalla. This is a great decorative pottery lidded box created by the artist Antoinette Faragallah. The large rectangular turquoise p...
Enamel
Halcyon Days English Bilston Enamel Rabbit Trinket Box
By Halcyon Days
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Halcyon Days, a Bilston enamel trinket box shaped as a rabbit, Stoke-on-Trent, England, circa 1970-1980s. Established in the 1950s, Halcyon Days Ltd is a British business whic...
Copper
Hand-Blown Murano Box in Emerald Green with Brass Fittings
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Murano Box in Emerald Green with Brass Fittings captures the allure of old-world Venetian artistry reimagined through a lens of bold, contemporary refinement. Rich eme...
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.