Orange sommerso jewelry box , Murano glass, Italy, 1970's
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Beautiful orange sommerso box designed and manufactured in murano, 1970s.
Murano Glass
Murano Glass Sommerso Jewelry Box by Mandruzzato, Italy, Circa 1970
By Murano Glass Sommerso, Mandruzzato, Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Round Top, TX
This large vintage silver leaf and black Murano glass sommerso box, made in Italy by Alessandro Mandruzzato, circa 1970’s.
Metal
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
Large Murano Gold & Amethyst Sommerso Square Box
Located in Westport, CT
A splendid and timeless one of a kind Murano handcrafted large square-shaped clear blown glass box with sommerso floating gold infused deep amethyst pink orb center, customized sizin...
Murano Glass
Low Murano Emerald Sommerso Glass Rectangular Box, Contemporary
Located in Westport, CT
One of a kind Murano handcrafted low rectangular shaped clear blown glass box with floating green orb center creating a beautiful sculptural effect, each box with its own customize...
Murano Glass
Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Smoked Grey Faceted Glass Box, Italy 1950
By Flavio Poli
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern Sommerso faceted Murano lidded box in grey and clear glass.
Glass, Art Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Signed Alessandro Mandruzzato for Design Guild Murano Sommerso Faceted Glass Box
By Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Signed Alessandro Mandruzzato for Design Guild Murano Sommerso Faceted Glass Box, 1970s A striking sculptural Murano glass box signed “Mandruzzato for Design Guild,” showcasing the ...
Brass
Sommerso jewelry box engraved by Mandruzzato, Murano glass, Italy, 1960
By Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Superb and rare pink sommerso box designed and manufactured by alessandro mandruzzato in murano in the 1960s.
Crystal
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
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
Barbini Murano 1950s Red Orange Yellow Italian Art Glass Vanity Powder Box
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso red orange, yellow and clear Italian art glass powder / jewelry box.
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
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.
Brass
Murano Sapphire Blue Controlled Bubbles Italian Art Glass Vanity Jar Powder Box
By Archimede Seguso, Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso sapphire blue and bubbles Italian art glass lidded vanity dresser jar. The piece has a ribbed body, with large clear lid and spike topper...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
Seguso Murano Vanity Jewelry Box Dark Amethyst Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Jar
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown dark amethyst and gold flecks Italian art glass decorative vanity jewelry box / lidded jar. The piece is documented to designer Archimede Seguso, ...
Gold Leaf
Seguso Murano Sapphire Fiery Opal White Italian Art Glass Vanity Jar Powder Box
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown opalescent sapphire blue and white Italian art glass vanity jar / powder box. Documented to designer Archimede Seguso, circa 1950s. The piece has ...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Opaline Glass
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.
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