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Japanese Old Wooden Box 1868-1900 / Antique Storage Sofa Table Coffee Table Side
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
The wooden box made from the Meiji period to the Taisho period (1868-1900). The wooden box made by
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sofa Tables

Materials

Cedar

Set of 8 Original Old Wooden Decorative Boxes
Located in North York, ON
Set of 8 original old wooden decorative boxes, purchased in London England. Little information
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Old Wooden Cigar Box, Empire Style, Probably Swedish
By Olle Hermansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely empire style wooden box probably produced in Sweden. The box is 14 x 14 cm (5.6" x 5,6
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Empire Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Glass, Wood

Early 19th Century Persian Wooden Box
Located in London, GB
Early 19th century Persian wooden box A large Persian wooden box and marquetry called "Khatam Kari
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Oval Wooden Apothecary or Pharmacy Pair Boxes
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/7417 - Pair of rare oval apothecary boxes with lettering: Aloes and Ialapa (may be Jalapeno
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Fan in Its Antique Box
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Hand painted antique fan in a special old wooden box decorated thirty years ago with decoupage by
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Early 20th Century Italian Other Models and Miniatures

Materials

Silk

Antique Fan in Its Antique Box
Antique Fan in Its Antique Box
H 12.8 in W 22.84 in D 0.79 in
Old African Hand Carved Wooden Box 19th Century Brown Color Powder Box
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Superb old African box with hand-carving & carrying chain on the top. Carved on all sides
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Antique 19th Century African Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Metal

Very Rare Japanese Antique Paper-Clad Wooden Box / 1868-1920 / Small Storage Box
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
imitate. This is an old Japanese box. Paper is pasted from the top of the wooden box, and lacquer is
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paper

Japanese Antique Paper Covered Wooden Box, Late 19th Century
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Old box made of cedar wood covered with paper. It is from around the Meiji era (1868-1912). Details
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper, Cedar

19th Century Indian Wooden Box with Brass Details and Distressed Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian wooden box from the 19th century, with brass details and weathered appearance
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Antique 19th Century Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Italian New Old Stock 1980s Decorative / Jewelry Silver Art Nouveau Box
By Ottaviani
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing the Exquisite 1980s Black Lacquered Wooden Box by Ottaviani: A Timeless Treasure of
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Vintage 1980s Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate, Enamel

Antique Wooden Box w. Embossed Copper Japonisme Scene & Handcrafted Brass Nails
Located in Lisse, NL
done in the Arts and Crafts era, but the elm box could actually be much older, because when you look
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Early 20th Century European Japonisme Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper

English Penwork Box
Located in Southampton, NY
English penwork box Wooden box handpainted in a handsome black with white floral design and
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Antique Late 18th Century British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paint

English Penwork Box
English Penwork Box
H 4.5 in W 9.25 in D 7.25 in
19th Century Rectangular Antique Wooden Storage Chest
Located in Yonkers, NY
An old Indonesian wooden box from the 19th century with inlaid brass details, partitioned interior
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Antique 19th Century Indonesian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Pharmacy Wooden Pot with Cover
Located in Schellebelle, BE
decorations, good old patina and warm finish of the wood, used to put healing herbs and plants, very
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Antique 1890s Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

Vintage Japanese Temple Style Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely vintage Japanese Temple style box. Made of rosewood … this box has a cover
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Vintage Japanese Temple Style Box
Vintage Japanese Temple Style Box
H 13 in W 13.5 in D 5.75 in
1900s Art Nouveau Brass Tin Box
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer an Old-World brass tin box from England, circa the early 1900s. This
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

1900s Art Nouveau Brass Tin Box
1900s Art Nouveau Brass Tin Box
H 5 in W 10 in D 7 in
Early 20th Century Venetian Painted Valuables Box
Located in Bradenton, FL
Exquisitely painted Venetian wooden valuables box. Hand painted all around with scenes reminiscent
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century repoussé Indian Lock / Safe Box
Located in London, GB
Early 19th Century repoussé Indian Lock / Safe Box A wonderful example of an early 19th Century
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Antique 1820s Indian Edwardian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Late 18th C. English Carved Wood Document Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English small-sized wooden box, circa 1770-1800. This antique box from England has been lovingly
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Antique 18th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Decorative Box with Dog Painting Lid
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful antique wooden box. The lid is hand painted with a cheerful representation of two
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Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paint

Late 19th Century Decorative Box with Dog Painting Lid
Late 19th Century Decorative Box with Dog Painting Lid
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H 3.15 in W 10.63 in D 8.27 in
Antique French Belle Epoch Burlwood Revolving Door Decorative Box
Located in Forney, TX
A charming fine quality antique French demilune decorative box from the late 19th century, finished
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Antique Late 19th Century Belle Époque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Japanese Contemporary Large Blue Porcelain Box by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
box comes in a custom-made wooden case signed by the artist. Dimensions: H 15 in D 15 in.   
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Napoleon III Writing Slope or Box, Marquetry, France, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Napoleon III box. Marquetry. France, 19th century. Rectangular wooden box with a flat top and
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Other

Japanese Contemporary Blue Purple Gold Porcelain Box by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
box comes in a custom made wooden case signed by the artist. Dimensions: W 15.5 in D 9 in H 5 in. A
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

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
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Japanese Contemporary Blue Red Platinum Porcelain Box by Master Artist Duo
Located in Takarazuka, JP
magnificent box comes in a custom made wooden case signed by both artists. Dimensions: H 7 in D 4.5 in
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Platinum

Very Rare Casket Minnekästchen or Box, Germany or Italy, 15th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Wooden coffret, call minnekästchen, engraved with a dog, a hare and foliage with polychromy
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Gothic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Lovely Lidded Brass Box by Eisenacher Motorenwerk WTF 1910-1920, Germany
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rectangular and practical brass casket or box made by Eisenacher Motorenwerk in Geislingen an der
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

A Tunbridge Ware Games Box with Inlaid Marquetry Image of Eridge Castle, c1870
By Henry Hollamby
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
the restoration to the surface of this box make it appear less old than is actually the case; the
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

1880s Wooden Tea Cabinet by Clark
By Alfred Clark
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A rare English Marquetry tea cabinet made by Clark of 20 Old Bond Street, London. For the Chinese
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Antique 1880s British Tea Caddies

Materials

Wood

1880s Wooden Tea Cabinet by Clark
1880s Wooden Tea Cabinet by Clark
H 13.19 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in
Single Damascus Knife Set with 3000-5000 Year-Old Bog-Oak Display Box
Located in London, GB
steel blades are set in wooden handles and arranged in a presentation box both crafted out of thousands
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2010s Knife Boxes

Materials

Steel

Three Damascus Knife Set with 3000-5000 Year-old Bog-oak Display Box
Located in London, GB
steel blades are set in wooden handles and arranged in a presentation box, both crafted out of thousands
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2010s English Minimalist Knife Boxes

Materials

Metal

Wiener Werkstatte Austrian Dressing Table Box by Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning and rare Austrian Wiener Werkstatte secessionist wooden dressing table box with linear
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Wiener Werkstatte Austrian Dressing Table Box by Josef Hoffmann
Wiener Werkstatte Austrian Dressing Table Box by Josef Hoffmann
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H 4.53 in W 8.08 in D 5.02 in
Five Damascus Steel Knife Set with 3000-5000 Year-Old Bog-Oak Display Box
Located in London, GB
steel blades are set in wooden handles and arranged in a presentation box, both crafted out of thousands
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2010s English Minimalist Knife Boxes

Materials

Metal, Steel, Cut Steel

Wooden Black Forest Casket with Antlers Decoration circa 1900s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Wooden Black Forest casket with antlers decoration circa 1900s A marvelous rustic wooden casket or
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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Antler, Wood

Japanese Contemporary Red Green Platinum Porcelain Vase by Master Artist Duo, 3
Located in Takarazuka, JP
stunning hand painted porcelain box comes in a custom made wooden case signed by both artists. Dimensions
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Platinum

19C Anglo Indian Highly Carved Padouk and Mosaic Folio Cover
Located in Dallas, TX
bird motifs and 2. Later 19th and 20th century wooden boxes much more crudely carved with or without
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Precious Stone, Sandalwood

Antique Palais Royal French Casket Necessaire Vanity Chest by L. Dujat 19th C
Located in London, GB
Palais Royal. The box features inlaid gilt banding and brass bound edges, the hinged cover opens to
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Antique 1850s French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Old Wooden Printers Storage Box, Log Box A good Strong Wooden Storage Box
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Old Wooden Printers Storage Box, Log Box A good Strong Wooden Storage Box with reinforced corners
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Antique Early 1900s Industrial Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Pine

16th-Century Indo-Portuguese Colonial Mother-of-pearl Gujarat Casket
Located in Amsterdam, NL
. 24.6 x D. 16.1 cm An exceptional Gujarati casket with a rectangular box and truncated pyramidal lid
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Antique 16th Century Indian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver

Old Wooden Chess in a simple Metal Box
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
English old wooden chess: its size is already marked , the king is cm. 9,5 high. The metal box
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Early 20th Century English Other Games

Materials

Fruitwood

Old Wooden Chess in a simple Metal Box
Old Wooden Chess in a simple Metal Box
H 2.96 in W 7.88 in D 5.12 in
19th Century English Tunbridge Ware Marquetry Tea Caddy
Located in Forney, TX
gives a truly great effect. Rectangular decorative box form, the Regency period / early Victorian era
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass

Central Asian antique wooden box/Early 20th century/assembled wooden box
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
addition, Tibetan people sometimes repurpose some old furniture into other furniture. This wooden box also
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Early 20th Century Asian Other Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Traditional Design Exhibition Stand / Japanese Old Wooden Shelves
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
be shipped as it is. Please rest assured that it will be shipped in a wooden box. There are small
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20th Century Japanese Showa Furniture

Materials

Other

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Wooden Painted Box
Located in Pomona, CA
This is a traditional style of Chinese antique painted chest/Box from Shan Xi, China. It has over
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Wood

Nice Wooden Carved Boxer Tobacco Box, Switzerland Ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Wooden Carved Tobacco Box with Boxer, Switzerland ca. 1900 An early 20th century wooden carved
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Wooden Drawers Storage Box 1910s-1930s Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba-Shi, JP
This is an old Japanese drawer. The main body is painted black. The paint is peeling off in some
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood

Old Japanese Porcelain Lidded Incense Burner in the Original Box
Located in Norton, MA
Old Japanese porcelain lidded incense burner in the original box The lid with the lion, two
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Mid-20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Antique Wooden Drawers Storage Box 1910s-1930s Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba-Shi, JP
This is an old Japanese drawer. The color that has deepened over time is very beautiful. The
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Black Wooden Box / Storage Sofa Table / 1868-1912s WabiSabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
This is a black wooden storage box from the old days of Japan. Because it is made of cedar, the
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sofa Tables

Materials

Wood, Cedar

Japanese Antique Black Wooden Box 1860s-1900s/Coffee Table Tansu Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese black wooden box. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The material
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sofa Tables

Materials

Cedar

Japanese Small Wooden Box with Beautiful Wood Grain Made of Mulberry
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a small storage box for storing old Japanese tea utensils. It is called [kikyoku] in
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Furniture

Materials

Other

1963s Italy Vallardi Box With 6 Wooden Geometric Solids Scientific Instrument
By Antonio Vallardi Editore
Located in Milan, IT
Box containing 6 dismounplate geometric solids of oak wood, height 20 cm, in their original wooden
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Vintage 1960s Italian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Oak

Dolce & Gabbana Hand Painted Wooden TV Box Bag with Snakeskin Strap
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Dolce & Gabbana Hand Painted Wooden TV Box Bag with Snakeskin Strap SKU: 115756 MSRP
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoulder Bags

Wooden Carved Black Forest Log Box Modelled as Piled Stack of Logs
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Wooden Carved Black Forest Log Box Modelled as Piled Stack of Logs A large Black Forest wooden
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Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian More Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Black Wooden Box 1860s-1900s/Sofa Table Tansu Mingei Storage
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese black wooden box. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The material
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sofa Tables

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Black Wooden Box 1860s-1900s/Sofa Table Tansu Mingei Storage
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese black wooden box. It is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). The material
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Old Memories
By Paulo Canilhas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, boxes and foam. Black painted wooden frame included.
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2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Old Memories
Old Memories
H 49 in W 49 in D 1 in
Box
By Ciba Karisik
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This painting is a small jewel. What is in the box? What was in the box? This old wooden trunk has
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2010s Contemporary Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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Old Wooden Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of old wooden boxes for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct old wooden boxes — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. Find 538 antique and vintage old wooden boxes at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 68 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Old wooden boxes have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Art Nouveau, Baroque and folk art old wooden boxes are consistently popular styles. Pierre Jeanneret, Franco Farina and Antonio Vallardi Editore each produced beautiful old wooden boxes that are worth considering.

How Much are Old Wooden Boxes?

Prices for old wooden boxes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, old wooden boxes begin at $94 and can go as high as $964,889, while the average can fetch as much as $1,568.
Questions About Old Wooden Boxes
  • 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 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 ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A wooden box is sometimes called a crate. It can be used for storage purposes. Find a variety of antique and vintage wooden boxes and other storage solutions on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
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    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    To clean a vintage wood box, wipe it with a soft cloth moistened with mild dish soap and water. You can use a soft-bristled brush and soapy water to remove dirt from the hinges and clasp. Next, use a fresh, damp cloth to wipe away the soap and then finish by drying with a third cloth. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of wood boxes.
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    The price of an old wooden sled can cost anything from $50 to $1000 plus, depending on its rarity, desirability, and condition. The price a buyer is willing to pay also depends on whether it is being bought for fun or as a collectible. You can find a variety of antique and vintage wooden sleds on 1stDibs.
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    The older and longer a ski, the more valuable it may be. Racing logos, signatures and manufacturers can increase the value and wooden skis are usually more valuable because they are preferred for decorating.
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    Omega started using wooden boxes in 1999. Originally, only the luxury watchmaker's Co-Axial timepieces came in the packaging. In 2015, Omega began presenting Seamaster and Aqua Terra Series watches in wood boxes as well. Shop a large collection of Omega watches on 1stDibs.