Italian Lacca Povera Box, Venetian, c1750
Located in valatie, NY
A beautiful aged box that would be appropriate on either a desk or side table.
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Rococo Boxes
Wood, Paper
Italian Lacca Povera Box, Venetian, c1750
Located in valatie, NY
A beautiful aged box that would be appropriate on either a desk or side table.
Wood, Paper
English Porcelain Jewelry Box Royal Crown Derby
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
Piece is hand-painted in 22kt gold. Box has a 'hexagon' shape which is a nice alternative to round.
Porcelain
Augarten Maria Theresa Porcelain Dresser Box & Lid
By Augarten Porzellanmanufaktur
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage porcelain dresser or jewelry box features square form with sculptural lid, inspired by antique Biedermeier style boxes, with dark green floral decor with black outline and go...
Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery
Scandinavian 19th century folk art handmade pine box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
These strong boxes would have been used to store the households valuables in.
Iron
Traditional 19th century Swedish shaped box on stand
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Traditional 19th century Swedish shaped box on stand. Rustic made Scandinavian metal bound strong box on later stand.
Iron
$260Sale Price|20% Off
H 4.5 in Dm 3.5 in
Herend Porcelain Reticulated Potpourri / Bombonniere Lidded Box
By Herend
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Herend Porcelain reticulated round lidded potpourri bombonniere box. It is hand painted with colorful flowers and pink ribbons scrolls.
Porcelain
Late 19th Century French Bronze Chased Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand painted with Sèvres Porcelain plaque insert. Velvet-lined box inscribed by maker.
Bronze
Antique Georgian Regency Japanned Chinoiserie Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Rare Magnolia Yellow Lacquer From our Sewing Box collection, we are delighted to offer this Regency Japanned Chinoiserie Sewing Box. The Sewing Box of rectangular form with Chinoise...
Wood, Lacquer
Traditional Green Dresser Boxes - Set of 4
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Lacquer Boxes with game pieces. Beautiful little traditional pieces! Everyone loves Chinoiserie
Wood, Paint, Paper
Faux Malachite Leather Decorative Indian Maharaja Box
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The top of the box affixed on one side and is decorated with a hand-painted scene of a Maharaja on horseback, with two men on either side walking in greenery.
Leather, Faux Leather, Paint
Italian Florentine Rectangular Wood Trinket Jewelry Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Small and Charming Italian Mid-Century Florentine hand crafted box. This gilt-wood box with flowers on the top can be used to store your favorite pieces of jewelry as well a stand al...
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Vintage Limoges France Butterfly Trinket Box Handpainted
By Limoges
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Vintage Limoges France Butterfly Trinket Box Handpainted Type Trinket Box Brand Limoges Material Porcelain Subject Butterfly Finish Painted Color Multicolor Shape Hear Shape Item Len...
Enamel, Gold Leaf
French Provincial Wood Box, with sculpted decors, France, 1950
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
A French decorative box made of solid wood, dating from the 1950s, adorned with carved and painted panels depicting traditional figures (female and male portraits in regional costume...
Wood
Biedermeier Box, Ice Birch, Brass, Germany, circa 1840
Located in Regensburg, DE
Biedermeier Box, Ice Birch, Germany, circa 1840 Beautiful, simple Biedermeier casket box from Germany, circa 1840.
Brass
Chinese Gilt Lacquer Hat Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
In fact, headgear was so central to social status that even the containers used to store one's hat were beautifully constructed. This round hat box dates to the 19th century and is b...
Hide, Fabric, Wood
Antique Korean Cinnabar Lacquer Box with Lock
Located in Norton, MA
Antique, a beautiful Korean Cinnabar Lacquer box with lock, hand-painted, depicting traditional Korean lucky patterns of the vase. flower, art-rock in the very reddish color.
Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Box
Located in Chicago, IL
A fascinating and truly unique early 20th century American Folk Art box with the most wonderful Greek temple design with eight blue painted Doric columns around the perimeter and wit...
Wood
Anglo Indian Diamond Pattern Straw Work Box, Circa 1900
Located in Stamford, CT
Anglo Indian straw work box with diamond pattern and painted borders. This is a sweet small decorative box, very appealing design with rounded ends on a rectangular body.
Straw, Wood
Handpainted Limoges Porcelain Egg Box for Asprey
By Asprey & Garrard Limited, Limoges
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine diminutive porcelain dresser or vanity box. By Limoges for Asprey. In the size and shape of an egg. Decorated with handpainted green plants, blue devices, and extensive ...
Porcelain
Pennsylvania Sponge Decorated Box On Later Stand
Located in Essex, MA
Square form with hinged lid with original brass bail handle. Faux bois decoration. The matt black painted wood base with square section legs and H form stretchers.
Pine
Old Wooden Camel On Wheels Box Trinket Toys
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful old camel on wheels, trinket or spice box, vintage toy from the second half of the 20th century, made of solid red-colored wood, probably from India.
Wood
Late 19th Century Lacquered Box With Gilt Chinoiserie Scenes
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Black lacquered box decorated overall with gilt figures, trees, pavilions, and flowering plants on the sides, and a landscape scene on the lid. Brass keyhole escutcheon on the front....
Brass
Japanese Maki-e Lacquered Box, Ric.049
Located in Norton, MA
Japan, Edo to Meiji period, a long rectangular document box with hinged cover, decorated with a bird and a floral basket, The locker is not functioning.
Lacquer
$5,960Sale Price|20% Off
H 4 in W 4.5 in D 3.25 in
Perfumer Baccarat Perfume Box, Ormolu Mounted, Doré Bronze
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
Within the confines of this splendid box lie two captivating perfume bottles, adorned with miniature paintings that depict enchanting outdoor scenes meticulously hand-painted on thei...
Ormolu
Italian Florentine Green Gilt Rectangular Wood Tissue Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming Italian Mid-Century Florentine hand crafted box. This painted green gilt-wood box can be used to elegantly hold tissues but also store your favorite pieces of jewelry on a v...
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
19th Century Russian Carved and Etched Bone Box, Circa 1860
Located in Dallas, TX
An exceptional circa 1860 Russian decorative box crafted in carved bone and richly embellished with stained green bone panels, intricate etched decoration, and finely detailed hand p...
Bone, Wood, Paint
18th Century Arte Povera Venetian Chalk Box
Located in Brecht, BE
Another beauty, made in Venice, these precious arte povera chalk boxes were made for the lucky few, can be yours now.
Paper
Vintage French Limoges Bowler Hat Form Porcelain Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage Limoges Bowler Hat form Trinket Box, porcelain, French. Hand painted. Marked: "Peint main Limoges France HC".
Brass
$887Sale Price|46% Off
H 16.15 in W 18.12 in D 11.03 in
Wooden Satchel Box Maria Handpainted from 1803 Germany
Located in Hannover, DE
Here you can see a very rare and early wooden satchel from the beginning of the 19th century. An exceptionally decorative object of this period, made with craftsmanship precision and...
Bentwood, Paint
Rochard Limoges Paris Perfume Bottle in Porcelain Box
By Rochard Limoges
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The oval metal braced box has a domed lid with a tear-drop handle, and is painted in a floral design with burgundy and gilded detailing.
Copper
Early 20th Century French Glass Table Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With hand painted details. Brass-mounted. Glass appears to be black. Very heavy. Mint condition.
Brass
Burmese Gold and Black Lacquer Owl Boxes, Set of 2
Located in Stamford, CT
1960s hand-painted gold and black lacquer owl nesting boxes.
Paint, Paper
$956Sale Price|20% Off
H 6 in W 11 in D 9 in
18th Century Dutch Walnut & Iron Polychromed Domed Table Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18th-century Dutch Walnut and Iron Polychrome Domed Table Box Netherlands, 18th century or older A 18th-century Dutch walnut and iron polychrome domed table box, likely retaining i...
Iron
Haviland Limoges Porcelain Dresser Box & Lid, 1876-1889
By Haviland & Co.
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Antique porcelain dresser box with lid features sculptural squared form with rounded scalloped corners that is mirrored in the lid's outline. The box is hand decorated with a variat...
Ceramic, Porcelain
Vintage Fedoskino Russian Lacquer Hinged Box Folk Art By Pike
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful Fedoskino Russian lacquered box depicting a fisherman with a Pike from the Russian Fairytale By Pike. Nicely finished with high gloss lacquer with red lacquer interior. Br...
Lacquer
Mid 18th century hand painted traditional Swedish pine chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 18th century hand painted traditional Swedish chest/box circa 1750.
Iron
$1,687
H 7.09 in W 14.57 in D 9.45 in
19th Century Chinese Lacquered Compartment Box with Gilt Decoration
Located in Sofia, BG
Antique Lacquered Compartment Box with Gilt Decoration Exquisite antique lacquered box featuring an intricate multi-compartment interior. The piece is richly decorated with fine gilt...
Wood
Antique Renaissance Style Italian Wood Lacquered Apothecary Box
Located in Firenze, IT
On an ivory white background the hand painted green and yellow flowers stands out. Ocher, golden yellow and red drawings embellish both the box and the lid.
Wood
$440Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.25 in W 9.5 in D 4.25 in
Antique Mauchline Ware Style Letter Box. English C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Hand painted paper applied to wood, possibly sycamore.
Wood, Paper
Box of Chocolates Hand-Painted by Alfred Tolmer, circa 1930
By Alfred Tolmer
Located in Barcelona, ES
Box of Chocolates Hand-Painted by Alfred Tolmer.
Paper
Italian Florentine Square Green and Gilt Wood Trinket Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming small Italian Mid-Century Florentine hand crafted box. This gilt-wood box can be used to store your favorite pieces of jewelry as well a stand alone piece on a coffee table ...
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
$240
H 1.65 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
1960s Vintage Italian Florentine Square Giltwood Box with Floral Design
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Very charming Italian Florentine Box. This 1960's box has been painted in pink with gold gilt featuring floral details.
Wood, Giltwood, Paint, Paper
South Indian Netturpetti Jewelry Box, Teak & Brass, Circa 1950
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
South Indian Malabar “Netturpetti” Dowry Jewelry Box in Teak and Brass, Kerala, Circa 1950 A highly collectible South Indian dowry box, known as a Netturpetti, handcrafted in Kerala ...
Brass
Turquoise Marbled Wood and Naturel Wood Box, 1940s
Located in Sacile, PN
Turquoise marbled wood and nature wood box, 1940s. Rectangular box painted in blue faux marble and nature wood with brass closure and ribbon-shaped details.
Wood
French Mid-19th Century Lacquered Oak Reliquary Box
Located in Milano, MI
The lid shows the Gothic inscription Reliqie and closes with a hook. Blue painted interior. Good age related condition, except a very minor loss in the lower left profile at the base...
Oak
Vintage Limoges France Jewelry Box with Country Scene
By Limoges
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Vintage Limoges France Jewelry Box, Pill Box with Conntry Scene Type Trinket Box Brand Limoges Material Porcelain Finish Painted Shape Square Measures 4x4 cm/ 1,57x1,57 inches I Li...
Enamel, Gold Leaf
A Carved Wooden Decorative Box by Ilya Schor
Located in New York, NY
The artist's signature is on the top cover of the box.
Wood
Antique Two Cylinder Shape Chinese Gilt Lacquered Boxes
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Two Cylinder Shape Chinese Carved Gilt Lacquered Boxes with colors applied. There is a chip on the lid of the large one, please see the photos. Size: 1. Large: 5.5" Dia x 5....
Porcelain, Wood, Lacquer
Italian Florentine Gold Gilt Wood Trinket Jewelry Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming Italian Mid-Century Florentine hand crafted box. This gilt-wood box can be used to store your favorite pieces of jewelry as well a stand alone piece on a coffee table as dec...
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Porcelain Peint Main Scotch Whiskey Trinket Box by Limoges
By Limoges
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful porcelain peint main (hand painted) vintage scotch whiskey trinket box by Limoges, circa 1980s.
Porcelain
English Oriental-Style Comb Storage Box with Mirror
Located in Marbella, ES
English Oriental-Style Comb Storage Box with Mirror
Wood
19th Century Country English Victorian Oval Metal Hat Box
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Weathered late 19th century country English hat box featuring an oval form. Crafted from metal with a golden painted finish having an aged patina.
Metal
Vintage Chinese Red and Gold Carved Handled Box
Located in Queens, NY
"Vintage Chinese red and gold painted decorative wooden box with a metal latch and band around the base and an ornately carved handle featuring a scenic image of two men.
Wood
Pair of mid 20th century Swedish pine ammo boxes
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of mid 20th century Swedish pine ammo boxes circa 1950. Great talking point and solution to storage problems. Useful for storage. Partially fitted with pine partitions which w...
Pine, Paint
Antique Two Octagon Shape Chinese Gilt Lacquered Boxes
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Two Octagon Shape Chinese Carved Gilt Lacquered Boxes depicting Eight treasures matching the container shapes and Chinese writing of "Life", enjoying all the treasures in lif...
Porcelain, Wood, Lacquer
Mid 19th century Swedish painted table top writing desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century Swedish painted table top writing desk circa 1850. Good quality table top bureau, presented in original scraped back paint. Made from solid pine and scraped back t...
Pine, Paint
Wrought Iron Hand Painted Folk Art Train Mailbox
Located in Los Angeles, CA
While it is functional, it is also a great stand alone decorative piece - could be used inside or in the garden. The hand painted finish is beautifully patinated.. a number exists o...
Wrought Iron
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.