What is a Polyphon music box?

A Polyphon music box is a wooden box that plays small interchangeable metal discs. Polyphon Musikwerke invented the device in 1870 and began producing them for sale in 1897 in Leipzig, Germany. Find a variety of Polyphon music boxes on 1stDibs.

What is the box that plays music?

The box that plays music is called a music box in the U.S. and a musical box in the UK. Early versions date back to the 19th century, and many of them came from factories located in Switzerland. Shop a large selection of antique and vintage music boxes on 1stDibs.

Are music boxes rare?

It depends on the make and model of the music box. To find the value of a music box, experts suggest that you work with a certified appraiser. The value of a music box will depend on a number of factors, including the shape it’s in. You’ll find expertly vetted music boxes on 1stDibs.

What is the best music box?

The best music box for you depends on your preferences for design, size, and music. Music boxes may be intricately carved or brightly-colored, and contain musical themes from famous plays or films. Music boxes can also be musical boxes designed to hold jewelry or other trinkets.

When was the first music box made?

The first music box was likely made in Switzerland around the end of the 18th century. Originally, most music boxes were quite small, but as time went on, larger versions developed. Shop a collection of antique and modern music boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How does a Regina music box work?

Regina music boxes have musical information carefully stored on a metal disc. A Regina music box works when the holes in the disc engage with the teeth of a gear that leads to the plucking of a musical comb generating a pleasant sound.

Are music boxes still made?

Yes, music boxes are still made today. A number of artisans continue to produce music boxes by hand. Companies may also mass produce music boxes using machinery. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of music boxes from some of the world’s top sellers.

What is an old music box called?

An old music box made from snuff boxes during the 18th century is called a carillons à musique. It is a French word meaning "chimes of music." You'll find a selection of antique music boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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THORENS Swiss 1926 Art-Deco Design Portor Single Claw Marble Desk Petrol Lighter

$1,498

THORENS Swiss 1926 Art-Deco Design Portor Single Claw Marble Desk Petrol Lighter

By Thorens

Located in Miami, FL

Initially, the company crafted phonographs, music boxes, and lighters, setting the stage for a legacy of innovation.

Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Steel

THORENS Swiss 1933 Art-Deco Design Round Pocket Petrol Lighter Type-B

$1,398

THORENS Swiss 1933 Art-Deco Design Round Pocket Petrol Lighter Type-B

By Thorens

Located in Miami, FL

Initially, the company crafted phonographs, music boxes, and lighters, setting the stage for a legacy of innovation.

Category

Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Steel, Bronze

THORENS Swiss 1926 Art-Deco Single Claw Steel Flared Desk Petrol Lighter

$1,498

THORENS Swiss 1926 Art-Deco Single Claw Steel Flared Desk Petrol Lighter

By Thorens

Located in Miami, FL

Initially, the company crafted phonographs, music boxes, and lighters, setting the stage for a legacy of innovation.

Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Steel

THORENS Swiss 1926 Art-Deco Double Claw Flared Desk Petrol Lighter Gun-Metal

$2,450

THORENS Swiss 1926 Art-Deco Double Claw Flared Desk Petrol Lighter Gun-Metal

By Thorens

Located in Miami, FL

Initially, the company crafted phonographs, music boxes, and lighters, setting the stage for a legacy of innovation.

Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Steel

THORENS Swiss 1926 Art-Deco Bijou Small Single Claw Catalin Desk Petrol Lighter

$1,798

THORENS Swiss 1926 Art-Deco Bijou Small Single Claw Catalin Desk Petrol Lighter

By Thorens

Located in Miami, FL

Initially, the company crafted phonographs, music boxes, and lighters, setting the stage for a legacy of innovation.

Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Steel

THORENS Swiss 1926 Art-Deco Design Square Single Claw Catalin Desk Petrol

$1,698

THORENS Swiss 1926 Art-Deco Design Square Single Claw Catalin Desk Petrol

By Thorens

Located in Miami, FL

Initially, the company crafted phonographs, music boxes, and lighters, setting the stage for a legacy of innovation.

Category

Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Nadezda"Garden Wind" (2025) Surrealist Female Portrait, Oil Painting on Panel, 2025

$1,200

"Garden Wind" (2025) Surrealist Female Portrait, Oil Painting on Panel

By Nadezda

Located in Denver, CO

SOLO EXHIBITIONS: September 2024 Once There Was, Once There Wasn’t // Modern Eden, San Francisco, CA, USA May 2024 Siren’s Heart // Haven Gallery, Long Island, NY, USA February 2...

Category

2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Nadezda"Jasmine" (2025) Realist Still-Life of Flora and Female Figure, Oil Painting, 2025

$1,350

"Jasmine" (2025) Realist Still-Life of Flora and Female Figure, Oil Painting

By Nadezda

Located in Denver, CO

SOLO EXHIBITIONS: September 2024 Once There Was, Once There Wasn’t // Modern Eden, San Francisco, CA, USA May 2024 Siren’s Heart // Haven Gallery, Long Island, NY, USA February 2...

Category

2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Nadezda"Listening" (2025) Realist Still-Life of Animals, Flora and Female Figure, 2025

$1,350

"Listening" (2025) Realist Still-Life of Animals, Flora and Female Figure

By Nadezda

Located in Denver, CO

SOLO EXHIBITIONS: September 2024 Once There Was, Once There Wasn’t // Modern Eden, San Francisco, CA, USA May 2024 Siren’s Heart // Haven Gallery, Long Island, NY, USA February 2...

Category

2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Nadezda"Swan-Princess" (2025) Realist Still-Life of Animals, Flora and Female Figure, 2025

$1,350

"Swan-Princess" (2025) Realist Still-Life of Animals, Flora and Female Figure

By Nadezda

Located in Denver, CO

SOLO EXHIBITIONS: September 2024 Once There Was, Once There Wasn’t // Modern Eden, San Francisco, CA, USA May 2024 Siren’s Heart // Haven Gallery, Long Island, NY, USA February 2...

Category

2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Nadezda"Truth" (2025) Realist Still-Life of Flora and Female Figure, 2025

$1,350

"Truth" (2025) Realist Still-Life of Flora and Female Figure

By Nadezda

Located in Denver, CO

SOLO EXHIBITIONS: September 2024 Once There Was, Once There Wasn’t // Modern Eden, San Francisco, CA, USA May 2024 Siren’s Heart // Haven Gallery, Long Island, NY, USA February 2...

Category

2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Nadezda"Wild Flowers" (2025) Realist Still-Life of Flora and Female Figure, 2025

$1,350

"Wild Flowers" (2025) Realist Still-Life of Flora and Female Figure

By Nadezda

Located in Denver, CO

SOLO EXHIBITIONS: September 2024 Once There Was, Once There Wasn’t // Modern Eden, San Francisco, CA, USA May 2024 Siren’s Heart // Haven Gallery, Long Island, NY, USA February 2...

Category

2010s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Nadezda"Wisteria" (2025) Realist Still-Life of Flora and Female Figure, 2025

$1,350

"Wisteria" (2025) Realist Still-Life of Flora and Female Figure

By Nadezda

Located in Denver, CO

SOLO EXHIBITIONS: September 2024 Once There Was, Once There Wasn’t // Modern Eden, San Francisco, CA, USA May 2024 Siren’s Heart // Haven Gallery, Long Island, NY, USA February 2...

Category

2010s Surrealist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Nadezda"Siren in Green Gold" (2024) Original Oil Painting on Panel, 2024

$1,350

"Siren in Green Gold" (2024) Original Oil Painting on Panel

By Nadezda

Located in Denver, CO

SOLO EXHIBITIONS: September 2024 Once There Was, Once There Wasn’t // Modern Eden, San Francisco, CA, USA May 2024 Siren’s Heart // Haven Gallery, Long Island, NY, USA February 2...

Category

2010s Surrealist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Nadezda"Night Swim" (2024) Original Oil Painting on Panel, 2024

$1,100

"Night Swim" (2024) Original Oil Painting on Panel

By Nadezda

Located in Denver, CO

SOLO EXHIBITIONS: September 2024 Once There Was, Once There Wasn’t // Modern Eden, San Francisco, CA, USA May 2024 Siren’s Heart // Haven Gallery, Long Island, NY, USA February 2...

Category

2010s Surrealist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Nadezda"Ashore" (2024) Original Oil Painting on Panel, 2024

$1,500

"Ashore" (2024) Original Oil Painting on Panel

By Nadezda

Located in Denver, CO

SOLO EXHIBITIONS: September 2024 Once There Was, Once There Wasn’t // Modern Eden, San Francisco, CA, USA May 2024 Siren’s Heart // Haven Gallery, Long Island, NY, USA February 2...

Category

2010s Surrealist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Nadezda"Morgan La Fay" (2024) Original Oil Painting on Panel, 2024

$2,300

"Morgan La Fay" (2024) Original Oil Painting on Panel

By Nadezda

Located in Denver, CO

SOLO EXHIBITIONS: September 2024 Once There Was, Once There Wasn’t // Modern Eden, San Francisco, CA, USA May 2024 Siren’s Heart // Haven Gallery, Long Island, NY, USA February 2...

Category

2010s Surrealist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Nadezda"Smoking Lady" (2024) By Nadezda, Original Oil Painting on Panel, 2024

$970

"Smoking Lady" (2024) By Nadezda, Original Oil Painting on Panel

By Nadezda

Located in Denver, CO

SOLO EXHIBITIONS: September 2024 Once There Was, Once There Wasn’t // Modern Eden, San Francisco, CA, USA May 2024 Siren’s Heart // Haven Gallery, Long Island, NY, USA February 2...

Category

2010s Surrealist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Nadezda"Let's Try This Water Together" (2024) By Nadezda, Original Oil Painting, 2024

$970

"Let's Try This Water Together" (2024) By Nadezda, Original Oil Painting

By Nadezda

Located in Denver, CO

SOLO EXHIBITIONS: September 2024 Once There Was, Once There Wasn’t // Modern Eden, San Francisco, CA, USA May 2024 Siren’s Heart // Haven Gallery, Long Island, NY, USA February 2...

Category

2010s Surrealist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Nadezda"Coffee for Two" (2024) By Nadezda, Original Oil Painting, Surreal Portrait, 2024

$1,350

"Coffee for Two" (2024) By Nadezda, Original Oil Painting, Surreal Portrait

By Nadezda

Located in Denver, CO

SOLO EXHIBITIONS: September 2024 Once There Was, Once There Wasn’t // Modern Eden, San Francisco, CA, USA May 2024 Siren’s Heart // Haven Gallery, Long Island, NY, USA February 2...

Category

2010s Surrealist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Nadezda"Wisdom" (2024) By Nadezda, Original Surrealist Oil Portrait Painting, 2024

$1,350

"Wisdom" (2024) By Nadezda, Original Surrealist Oil Portrait Painting

By Nadezda

Located in Denver, CO

SOLO EXHIBITIONS: September 2024 Once There Was, Once There Wasn’t // Modern Eden, San Francisco, CA, USA May 2024 Siren’s Heart // Haven Gallery, Long Island, NY, USA February 2...

Category

2010s Surrealist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Nadezda"Red Shoes" (2024) By Nadezda, Original Surrealist Oil Portrait Painting, 2024

$1,700

"Red Shoes" (2024) By Nadezda, Original Surrealist Oil Portrait Painting

By Nadezda

Located in Denver, CO

SOLO EXHIBITIONS: September 2024 Once There Was, Once There Wasn’t // Modern Eden, San Francisco, CA, USA May 2024 Siren’s Heart // Haven Gallery, Long Island, NY, USA February 2...

Category

2010s Surrealist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Nadezda"Lazareto" (2024) By Nadezda, Original Surrealist Oil Interior Painting, 2024

$1,700

"Lazareto" (2024) By Nadezda, Original Surrealist Oil Interior Painting

By Nadezda

Located in Denver, CO

SOLO EXHIBITIONS: September 2024 Once There Was, Once There Wasn’t // Modern Eden, San Francisco, CA, USA May 2024 Siren’s Heart // Haven Gallery, Long Island, NY, USA February 2...

Category

2010s Surrealist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Nadezda"Sweetman" (2024) By Nadezda, Original Oil Surrealist Portrait Painting, 2024

$1,350

"Sweetman" (2024) By Nadezda, Original Oil Surrealist Portrait Painting

By Nadezda

Located in Denver, CO

SOLO EXHIBITIONS: September 2024 Once There Was, Once There Wasn’t // Modern Eden, San Francisco, CA, USA May 2024 Siren’s Heart // Haven Gallery, Long Island, NY, USA February 2...

Category

2010s Surrealist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Nadezda"Where The Swamps Sing" (2024) By Nadezda, Original Oil Surrealist Painting, 2024

$1,350

"Where The Swamps Sing" (2024) By Nadezda, Original Oil Surrealist Painting

By Nadezda

Located in Denver, CO

SOLO EXHIBITIONS: September 2024 Once There Was, Once There Wasn’t // Modern Eden, San Francisco, CA, USA May 2024 Siren’s Heart // Haven Gallery, Long Island, NY, USA February 2...

Category

2010s Surrealist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Sam Norkin Man w Gun "Sleuth" Original Ink Drawing Theater Film Caricature Illustration Art, c.1970

$650

Man w Gun "Sleuth" Original Ink Drawing Theater Film Caricature Illustration Art

Located in Surfside, FL

The play eventually transferred to the United States and opened on Broadway on November 12, 1970, at the Music Box Theatre, where it ran for 1,222 performances.

Category

20th Century American Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

India Ink, Archival Paper

Manolo Blahnik 2002 Oklamod Timberland Lace Up Pointed Toe Ankle Boots 35.5

$1,199

Manolo Blahnik 2002 Oklamod Timberland Lace Up Pointed Toe Ankle Boots 35.5

By Manolo Blahnik

Located in Mechanicsville, VA

Vintage Manolo Blahnik 2002 Oklamod Timberland Lace Up Ankle Boots 35.5 Color Multi Size 35.5 Heel Height 4in Nubuck leather upper Vibram sole D ring eyelets Stiletto high heel Poi...

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Early 2000s Shoes

Shepard FaireySID, Superman Is Dead (Dennis Morris, Punk Rock, Icon, Sex Pistols, 20% OFF), 2013

$630Sale Price|20% Off

SID, Superman Is Dead (Dennis Morris, Punk Rock, Icon, Sex Pistols, 20% OFF)

By Shepard Fairey

Located in Kansas City, MO

Shepard Fairey letterpress, Sid Vicious print, Dennis Morris collaboration, Superman Is Dead, OBEY Giant, limited edition box set, cotton rag paper, deckled edge print, foil embossed...

Category

2010s Pop Art Portrait Prints

Materials

Etching

Shepard FaireySID, Superman Is Dead (Dennis Morris, Punk Rock, Icon, Sex Pistols, 20% OFF), 2013

$630Sale Price|20% Off

SID, Superman Is Dead (Dennis Morris, Punk Rock, Icon, Sex Pistols, 20% OFF)

By Shepard Fairey

Located in Kansas City, MO

Shepard Fairey letterpress, Sid Vicious print, Dennis Morris collaboration, Superman Is Dead, OBEY Giant, limited edition box set, cotton rag paper, deckled edge print, foil embossed...

Category

2010s Pop Art Portrait Prints

Materials

Etching

Shepard FaireySID, Superman Is Dead (Dennis Morris, Punk Rock, Icon, Sex Pistols, 40% OFF), 2013

$473Sale Price|40% Off

SID, Superman Is Dead (Dennis Morris, Punk Rock, Icon, Sex Pistols, 40% OFF)

By Shepard Fairey

Located in Kansas City, MO

Shepard Fairey letterpress, Sid Vicious print, Dennis Morris collaboration, Superman Is Dead, OBEY Giant, limited edition box set, cotton rag paper, deckled edge print, foil embossed...

Category

2010s Pop Art Portrait Prints

Materials

Etching

Mid Century Silver & Green Aluminum Christmas Tree, "Starlite" by Revlis

$2,600

Mid Century Silver & Green Aluminum Christmas Tree, "Starlite" by Revlis

By Alcoa Aluminum

Located in Buffalo, NY

Approx 100.branches,, Wonderful original condition,, Retains revolving stand with music option. Unfortunately missing original box.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Aluminum

Leroy BurtForty-Deuce, Original Painting, 2014

$650

Forty-Deuce, Original Painting

By Leroy Burt

Located in San Francisco, CA

The sounds of traffic mix with the lively beat of Spanish rock music from boom boxes, infusing the air with the vibrant pulse of urban life.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Interior Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

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Music Box For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal music box for your home. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every music box was constructed with great care. Find 166 options for an antique or vintage music box now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the music box you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right music box, those designed in Victorian, Other and Napoleon III styles are of considerable interest. Regina Music Box Co., Reuge Ste-Croix and Karl Griesbaum each produced at least one beautiful music box that is worth considering.

How Much is a Music Box?

Prices for a music box can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $159 and can go as high as $128,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,950.

Questions About Music Box

What is a Polyphon music box?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
A Polyphon music box is a wooden box that plays small interchangeable metal discs. Polyphon Musikwerke invented the device in 1870 and began producing them for sale in 1897 in Leipzig, Germany. Find a variety of Polyphon music boxes on 1stDibs.
What is the box that plays music?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The box that plays music is called a music box in the U.S. and a musical box in the UK. Early versions date back to the 19th century, and many of them came from factories located in Switzerland. Shop a large selection of antique and vintage music boxes on 1stDibs.
Are music boxes rare?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
It depends on the make and model of the music box. To find the value of a music box, experts suggest that you work with a certified appraiser. The value of a music box will depend on a number of factors, including the shape it’s in. You’ll find expertly vetted music boxes on 1stDibs.
What is the best music box?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
The best music box for you depends on your preferences for design, size, and music. Music boxes may be intricately carved or brightly-colored, and contain musical themes from famous plays or films. Music boxes can also be musical boxes designed to hold jewelry or other trinkets.
When was the first music box made?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The first music box was likely made in Switzerland around the end of the 18th century. Originally, most music boxes were quite small, but as time went on, larger versions developed. Shop a collection of antique and modern music boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How does a Regina music box work?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
Regina music boxes have musical information carefully stored on a metal disc. A Regina music box works when the holes in the disc engage with the teeth of a gear that leads to the plucking of a musical comb generating a pleasant sound.
Are music boxes still made?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, music boxes are still made today. A number of artisans continue to produce music boxes by hand. Companies may also mass produce music boxes using machinery. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of music boxes from some of the world’s top sellers.
What is an old music box called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
An old music box made from snuff boxes during the 18th century is called a carillons à musique. It is a French word meaning "chimes of music." You'll find a selection of antique music boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.