$1,500
H 6 in W 4.38 in D 1.5 in
Kholui Black Lacquer & Hand Painted Papier Mâché Box - Signed - Circa 1980
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage Kholui hand painted papier mâché box with hinged lid - fine quality - featuring a Russian folklore painting of the Snow Maiden to the raised oval section on the top of the re...
Gold Leaf
19th Century Oval Hand Painted Bentwood Brides Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hand-Painted Bentwood Brides Box. An oval-shaped bentwood style brides box with a painted lid and sides.
Wood
18th Century Painted Silk Jewelry Box
Located in Brecht, BE
18th century painted silk jewelry box. Pure poetry.
Silk
Karl Springer Hand Painted Batik Leather Box
By Karl Springer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A nice example in beautiful condition. Original invoice pictured.
Leather
Anglo Indian Decorative Box with Painted Figures of Dancers
Located in Stamford, CT
Very decorative hand painted in the Anglo-Indian style. Painted back and gold with each framed panel filled with female dancers and male flower bearing suiters. A colorful and fun, a...
Wood
$965Sale Price|28% Off
H 2 in W 3.5 in D 2.5 in
Antique Capodimonte-Type Hand Painted Bas Relief Hinged Box
By Capodimonte
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Rare antique Capodimonte type hand decorated hinged box with gorgeous original gilt interior and bas relief decoration on all sides including the bottom (quite unusual). No maker's m...
Porcelain
Mid-Century French Hand Painted Barbotine Boy on Basket Box
Located in Dallas, TX
The removable lid lifts to reveal a glazed interior suitable for trinkets or candies. Hand-painted in warm tones of beige, brown, red, and blue, this collectible Majolica box is in e...
Ceramic, Majolica
Antique Pear-Shaped Hand Painted Opaline Glass Dresser Box
By Baccarat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine opaline (likely French) glass box. In the stylized form of a pear. The white opalescent glass body and lid both have handpainted fruit and floral decoration & rich gildi...
Art Glass, Blown Glass
$850
H 4.75 in W 4 in D 2.13 in
Soviet Russian Fedoskino Hand Painted Golden Autumn Landscape Lacquer box
Located in New York, NY
Museum quality Fedoskino soviet era hand painted lacquer box, Golden Autumn, artist signed 20th Century Depicting an idyllic autumn landscape with a romantic bridge over a still stre...
Lacquer
Hand-Painted Rajasthani Dowry Box, Wood, Folk Art, Circa 1920s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
1920s Anglo-Raj Hand-Painted Rajasthani Dowry Box A striking early 20th-century Anglo-Raj decorative wooden box, hand-painted and richly detailed with romantic and courtly scenes.
Wood
$940 / item
H 3.94 in W 13.78 in D 9.85 in
Porteño Hand-Painted Wood Box by Studio AIREDELSUR, Modern Design
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
The urban and cosmopolitan Porteño family carries the spirit of the ones born in Buenos Aires city or “Porteño”, as they are commonly known. Its boxes, trays and flower vases have a ...
Wood
1970s Khatam Persian Marquetry Box with Hand-Painted Scene
Located in Marbella, ES
A delicate, handcrafted Persian box decorated with intricate Khatam marquetry and a hand-painted scene on the lid.
Wood
Rare 19th Century Kashmir Hand Painted Inkwell and Boxes Set
Located in London, GB
Rare 19th Century Kashmir Hand Painted Inkwell and Boxes Set A highly decorative and rare example of a late 19th Century hand painted Kashmir inkwell and boxes set.
Pine
19th Century Lithographed Box and Painted Decoration Orientalist
Located in Marseille, FR
19th century lithographed box and painted decoration orientalist battle.
Metal
$375 / set
H 1.5 in W 2.75 in D 2 in
Whimsical Set of Three Exquisite Hand-Painted Limoges Porcelain Trinket Boxes
By Limoges
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical Set of Three Exquisite Hand-Painted Limoges Porcelain Trinket Boxes, circa 1960s.
Porcelain
Collection of Three 19thc Original Painted Pantry Boxes -3
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This group of three original painted 19thc pantry boxes are in fine condition and two have dark blue paint and other is dark green paint.
Wood
$1,172
H 1.11 in W 0.52 in D 1.58 in
Pill Box monochrome hand-painted miniature Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Octagonal pillbox in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired asu guillochè enamel also on all sides and monochrome hand-painted miniature on the lid. Dimensions c...
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Royal Crown Derby Hand-Painted Serpentine Box with Floral Bouquets
Located in North Salem, NY
The inclusion of gold-painted four splay feet further contributes to the box's elegance, elevating it from a mere container to a sophisticated piece of art.
Porcelain
19th Century English Victorian Hand Painted Letter Box, Dated 1890
Located in Stamford, CT
Unusual 19th century letter box with whimsical ink decoration inside and out, signed and dated 1890. With wonderfully naive ink decoration, including a Chimera being ridden by a spri...
Wood
Breathtaking Coral Hand Painted Laquered Asian Dome Box
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A gorgeous decorative Asian box in a striking coral laquer with meticulously hand painted decoration.
Wood
$1,692Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.88 in W 10.83 in D 6.7 in
Vintage Italian painted ceramic jewel box or casket
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Milano, IT
Every detail, every curve, is a testament to the skill and artistry that went into its creation. Handmade and hand-painted, this jewel box is a true labor of love. Its colors are a ...
Ceramic
1920s Anglo Raj Hand-Painted Wood Box, Decorative Trinket Chest
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
1920s Hand Painted East Indian Decorative Box. An antique Rajasthani Indian hand painted wood box, early 20th century.
Wood
$1,129
H 18.12 in W 18.12 in D 13.78 in
Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Cowrie, Painted Palm & Bamboo 1950’s
Located in London, GB
Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Sasak, Cowrie & Painted Palm 1950’s Handwoven and richly adorned, this 1950’s Sasak dowry box from Lombok, Indonesia, captures the ceremonial artistry o...
Other
Vintage Rococo Style Paint Decorated Resin Table Box or Planter
Located in Doylestown, PA
Vintage Rococo style large resin composite table box, c. mid 20th century. Gorgeous paint decorated, lidded box with high relief detail of charming rabbits and fluid leaf foliage.
Composition
$3,950
H 0.63 in Dm 2.31 in
Romantic Hand Painted Dieppe Floral Snuff Box - France - Early 19th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Romantic hand painted Dieppe bovine bone floral snuff box - featuring a colorful display of flowers set against a solid brown background - the sides decorated with garlands and blue ...
Paint
$788Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.5 in W 12.5 in D 7.5 in
Spectacular American Grain Painted Strong Box, New England Circa 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning quality antique strong box or storage box is constructed with a light wood possibly pine, poplar or burch.
Wood, Paint
19th Century Pine Box with Brass Embellishments and Painted Interior
Located in Nantucket, MA
Teal painted interior.
Brass
18th Century Swiss Hand Painted Wooden Box with Vegetable Motifs
Located in Marbella, ES
Late 18th century northern Switzerland wooden box with hand painted vegetable motifs.
Wood
Late 18th Century Rosewood Box with Painted Scene
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French (possibly Dutch) Rosewood Box with Painted Scene and Original Glass and Key.
Rosewood
20th Century French Vintage Hand Painted Signed Ceramic Candy Box
Located in Sofia, BG
French vintage ceramic round candy box hand painted in lovely vivid colours with floral decoration.
Ceramic
Antique Chinese Lunch Box, Hand-Carved & Painted, Early 20th Century
Located in Miami, FL
Crafted in China during the early years of the 20th century, this lunch basket features a lid adorned with hand-painted figures, hand-carved elements. The lacquered exterior and inte...
Brass
Large French Wood Fleur De Lis Painted Domed Shaped Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Exquisite French wood box featuring the ever classic fleur-de-lis surrounding the exterior. This 1960's box could be used for storage or jewelry and would certainly make a statement ...
Wood, Paint
1920s Hand Painted Tin Bin Box by Chicago Globe Soap Co.
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large Rectangular Hand Painted Tin Bin Box by Chicago Globe Soap Company.
Sheet Metal
18th Century Swedish Blue Painted Wooden Box with Ironwork
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A Swedish Baroque box with original ironwork, key and working lock dated (forged in iron) 1752. This pine wood box, bought in the region of "Dalsland" in Sweden, not far from from No...
Iron
18th Century Italian Painted and Parcel Gilt Reliquary Box
Located in Houston, TX
18th century Italian painted and parcel gilt reliquary box. This lovely large Italian Baroque box is made of painted and parcel gilt wood surrounded by a glass front, sides and back.
Glass, Wood
Brass painted Jewelry Box vienna around 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Brass painted Jewelry Box vienna around 1960s Original condition
Brass
$495
H 7.75 in W 9.25 in D 7 in
Large French Provincial Faience Hand Painted Flower, Butterfly, Dragonfly Box
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful, large French Provincial style faience covered box profusely decorated with vibrant bouquets of flowers against a marvelous craquelure background.
Ceramic, Faience
$1,200
H 12.5 in W 24 in D 11 in
Large Vintage Maitland-Smith Hand-Painted Mallard Duck Lidded Decorative Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
A striking and whimsical large-scale decorative mallard duck container designed by Maitland-Smith. Expertly hand-painted with richly detailed feather patterns, the sculpture captures...
Wood
$810
H 3.55 in W 11.03 in D 4.73 in
1950s Antique Wooden Box with a Hand-painted Lid Featuring Floral Motifs
Located in Marbella, ES
Charming antique wooden box with hand-painted decoration, featuring floral and ornamental motifs in warm tones against an ochre background.
Wood
Antique Limoge 19th Enamel Box Hand Painted Pink with Flowers
By Castel Limoges
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Antique 19th Jewellery Antique 19th Jewellery Hand Painted pink Porcelain Box with flowers aprox 1880 Perfect gift for decoration or keeping personal and valuable items Part of a ...
Enamel
Enamel Box Gilt Inside Painted Flowers Garlands Lady's Portrait, France
Located in Vienna, AT
Superb enamel box with flowers garlands and a lady's portrait.
Brass, Enamel
Limoges Porcelain Box with Teddy Bear on Book Hand-Painted France
By Limoges
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Limoges Porcelain Box with Teddy Bear on Book, Hand-Painted, France, ca. 20th Century A charming hand-painted Limoges porcelain trinket box featuring an adorable teddy bear s...
Porcelain
19th Century Chinoiserie Lacquer Sewing Box, Hand-Painted with Gilt
Located in Toronto, CA
This is a remarkable 19th century, Japanese lacquered sewing box with multiple compartments on the interior. The exterior is decorated in elaborate black and gilded motifs including...
Bone, Wood, Lacquer
$987
H 0.6 in W 1.5 in D 1.19 in
Pill Box shaped Silver Sterling Enamel hand-painted striped Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Shaped pill box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent 2-color striped fire enamel on guilloché and fine hand engravings in Viennese Art Nouveau style, second half...
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Unusual antique pair of hand painted circular storage boxes
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual antique pair of hand painted circular storage boxes having an unusual pair of circular storage boxes hand painted in floral decoration in wonderful red, green and yellow colo...
Ceramic
$820
H 9.85 in W 7.88 in D 11.42 in
Early 20th Century Berber Amazigh Small Chest - Hand-Painted Jewellery Box
Located in Marrakech, MA
This storage chest is a rare example of Anti-Atlas Amazigh (Berber) craftsmanship, carved from solid walnut. Distinguished by its elevated stance on integral dowel legs and its pri...
Walnut
$995
H 19.75 in W 29.5 in D 23.5 in
Maitland Smith Neoclassical Hand-Painted Black Lacquered Oval Toleware Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Neoclassical style oval metal toleware box, chest, or bin with lid on stand By Maitland Smith Philippines, Late 20th Century Black lacquered metal toleware, with hand-p...
Metal
$730 / item
H 3.94 in W 7.88 in D 5.91 in
Porteño Small Hand-Painted Wood Box by Studio AIREDELSUR, Modern Design
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
The urban and cosmopolitan Porteño family carries the spirit of the ones born in Buenos Aires city or “Porteño”, as they are commonly known. Its boxes, trays and flower vases have a ...
Wood
$752
H 1.38 in W 7.64 in D 3.94 in
Antique Oval Bronze Box With Hand-painted Miniature – Signed "p. Brin"
Located in Bilzen, BE
Offered for sale is an exquisite antique French bronze jewelry or trinket box, featuring an elaborate pierced Rococo-style design and a finely hand-painted miniature pastoral scene, ...
Bronze
$210
H 1.5 in W 14.25 in D 4.5 in
Vintage Barton's Creation Italy Hand Painted Art "Gears" Modern Lacquered Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Barton's Creation Italy Hand Painted Art "Gears" Modern Lacquered Wooden Narrow Box.
Wood, Paint
$520Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.5 in W 3.5 in D 2.5 in
Rare Vintage Russian Hand Painted Lacquered Small Wooden Box Signed Fedoskino
Located in Plainview, NY
A lovely Russian hand painted lacquered small wooden box with a red interior.
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
$824
H 0.56 in W 1.5 in D 1.11 in
Pill Box shaped Louis XVI hand painted miniature Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
This remarkable piece features a hand-painted miniature adorned with vibrant fire enamelling, created by the talented painter Romano Buccioni, embodying the refined elegance of Empir...
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
$810
H 16.15 in W 20.08 in D 13.78 in
19th Century Swedish antique rustic Wooden box with original paint
Located in Boden, SE
This original 19th-century wooden box features sturdy iron handles on each side and is painted in a beautiful, aged gray.
Iron
$325 / set
H 1 in Dm 1.5 in
Pair of Halcyon Days Enamel Boxes – Friendship & Wisdom Quotes – Hand-Painted
By Halcyon Days
Located in Morristown, NJ
Pair of Halcyon Days Enamel Boxes – Friendship & Wisdom Quotes – Hand-Painted Collectible This exquisite pair of Halcyon Days enamel boxes features beautifully hand-decorated design...
Metal, Enamel
$380
H 1.25 in W 3.63 in D 2.38 in
Vintage Hand Carved & Painted Soapstone Tiger Box - Unsigned - Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage hand carved and painted soapstone lidded box - taking the form of a seated tiger - unsigned - country of origin unknown - late 20th century.
Soapstone
$685
H 1.63 in W 6 in D 3.25 in
Russian Black Lacquer Children's Themed Hand Painted Jewelry Box. Signed C.1980
Located in Incline Village, NV
The artist's signature, along with the village, verifies that the box was hand painted by a recognized and well respected artist, versus unsigned less important boxes.
Other
Large Enameled Painted Floral Pattern Art Glass Round Dresser Box
By Limoges
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice large enameled art glass jewelry dresser box center piece. Measures: 10" Diameter.
Glass, Milk 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.
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.