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Magical Old Chinese Box in Faded Cinnabar
Located in Hopewell, NJ
If objects could talk, this box would have some interesting stories for all its wonderful aged
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Old Chinese Lacquered Fabric over Wood Box with Calligraphy and Iron Braces
Located in Yonkers, NY
An old Chinese lacquered fabric over wood lidded box with hand-painted calligraphy and iron braces
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Qing Dynasty Period Chinese Box with Brass Lock, Banding and Removable Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty period Chinese old box from the 19th century with traditional etched brass hardware
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Decorative Red Lacquered Chinese Box with Lifting Top
Located in North Salem, NY
Very attractive old decorative Chinese red lacquered box with hand painted gilt decoration and
Category

Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Old Lacquer Pumpkin Shape Lidded Box China
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two very nice attractive Chinese Lidded boxes with tray . Beautiful Antique Gold color ,comes with
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Lacquer

Materials

Fruitwood

Chinese old sculture in wood polychrome ancestor's head secret box.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible chinese old sculpture in wood polychrome ancestor's head secret box.
Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Antique Asian Chinese Opium Box Cloisonné Enamel, Tobacco Snuff Box Floral Motif
Located in Leuven , BE
Old Chinese Opium Box in Cloisonné Enamel, decorated with Vases and Flowers. French Private
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Set of 8 old China jade horses
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Set of 8 old China jade horses in original box. Hand carved white jade.
Category

20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Set of 8 old China jade horses
Set of 8 old China jade horses
H 4.34 in W 5.91 in D 1.97 in
Shell-Inlaid Lacquer Box with Old Man and Children Design, Qing Period
Located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo
This is gorgeous and decorative stationary box decorated with "Raden" work with mother of pearl
Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Shell, Wood

19th Century Old Chinese Tea Box
Located in Lentate sul Seveso (Mb), IT
19th century old Chinese tea box Wood and metal inside Dimensions: Height 8.5 cm, width 8 cm
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Tea Caddies

Materials

Wood

19th Century Old Chinese Tea Box
19th Century Old Chinese Tea Box
H 3.35 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Old Red Chinoiserie Lacquer Box Decorated with Birds Flowers and Butterflies
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Old Red Chinoiserie Lacquer box decorated with birds flowers and butterflies The box is made in
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Lacquered Box Made of Old Chinese Paper and Linen / Black Antique Box, 19c
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Introducing a very rare old box. This is probably a box made in China. It is very carefully
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Hemp

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Bird Figure Covered Boxes Ducks Geese Marked
Located in Wilton, CT
Pair of old Chinese porcelain duck figure boxes on custom stands, circa early 20th century
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Old Chinese Tea Boxes on Metal Stands - Box on right SOLD
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charming old tea boxes on stands. Priced individually at $750 each.
Category

Vintage 1950s Trunks and Luggage

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Old Chinese Box For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic old Chinese box available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and ceramic, every old Chinese box was constructed with great care. There are 493 variations of the antique or vintage old Chinese box you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect old Chinese box — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An old Chinese box made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one old Chinese box that is appealing in its simplicity, but Cum Shing, Dutch Originals and Augarten Porzellanmanufaktur produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is an Old Chinese Box?

The average selling price for an old Chinese box at 1stDibs is $996, while they’re typically $68 on the low end and $38,500 for the highest priced.
Questions About Old Chinese Box
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    There are many things you can do with old wooden boxes. Depending on their size, you can use them as toy boxes, desks, coffee tables or nightstands. Line smaller ones with plastic and use them as planters or incorporate fabric lining and transform the boxes into storage baskets for small odds and ends. On 1stDibs, find a collection of wood boxes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese hat box is a storage container traditionally used in China and other areas of East Asia to store hats and other headwear. Normally, the boxes feature lacquer construction and have a conical shape. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese hat boxes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can sell old Chinese porcelain in a few ways. You can advertise the piece locally or work with an antique shop or auction house. There are also reputable online platforms available for selling online. Shop a collection of Chinese porcelain on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    To preserve old wooden boxes, you can apply an oil or clear coat finish. Products that may be suitable for use include linseed oil, clear lacquer and polyurethane. However, you should always read the label on products first to ensure that the finish or oil is safe to use on the type of wood. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of wooden boxes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell how old a cigar box is, look for the caution notice. Caution notices are required by law but before 1910, they were pasted on the cigar box. After 1910, caution notices were printed directly onto the bottom of the box. Shop a collection of antique cigar boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 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.