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Black Ebony Polished Wood Box for 24 Cufflinks with Leather Detail
Black Ebony Polished Wood Box for 24 Cufflinks with Leather Detail

Black Ebony Polished Wood Box for 24 Cufflinks with Leather Detail

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Box for 24 pairs of cufflinks in black polished wood with leather handles.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

Square Polished Brass Box with Wood Lining
Square Polished Brass Box with Wood Lining

Square Polished Brass Box with Wood Lining

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A square brass box with a slightly raised top. The piece is lined with wood and green for office

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Black Polished Wood w/ Extendable Box for 54 Cufflinks
Black Polished Wood w/ Extendable Box for 54 Cufflinks

Black Polished Wood w/ Extendable Box for 54 Cufflinks

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Lockable chest in black polished wood for 54 pairs of cufflinks. This is also extendable up to 90

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Elegant Box in Polished Cast Aluminum and Palm Wood, circa 1970
Elegant Box in Polished Cast Aluminum and Palm Wood, circa 1970

Elegant Box in Polished Cast Aluminum and Palm Wood, circa 1970

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Elegant box in polished cast aluminum and palm wood, circa 1970.

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Aluminum

Decorative Box in Polished Steel, Brass and Wood by Rue Royale, France 1970s
Decorative Box in Polished Steel, Brass and Wood by Rue Royale, France 1970s

Decorative Box in Polished Steel, Brass and Wood by Rue Royale, France 1970s

Located in Rome, IT

Amazing rectangular decorative box in polished steel and brass with a wooden interior arrangement

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel, Chrome

Vintage Moroccan Amboyna Burl Wood Box
Vintage Moroccan Amboyna Burl Wood Box

Vintage Moroccan Amboyna Burl Wood Box

Located in Middleburg, VA

A richly figured vintage Moroccan wooden box crafted circa 1900, showcasing the natural splendor of

Category

20th Century Moroccan Organic Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Burl, Amboyna

Polished Briarwood and Mahogany Jewel Box with Gold-Plated Hardware
Polished Briarwood and Mahogany Jewel Box with Gold-Plated Hardware

Polished Briarwood and Mahogany Jewel Box with Gold-Plated Hardware

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Jewelry chest in polished briarwood and mahogany, ultrasuede lining, 24-karat gold plated brass

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Montagnani Gilded Metal and Wood Marquetry Box, circa 1970
Montagnani Gilded Metal and Wood Marquetry Box, circa 1970

Montagnani Gilded Metal and Wood Marquetry Box, circa 1970

By Montagnani

Located in Atlanta, GA

Immerse yourself in the artistry of Montagnani Firenze with this extraordinary box, a rare Italian

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Watch Box for Five Watches in Polished Black with Ultrasuede Detail
Watch Box for Five Watches in Polished Black with Ultrasuede Detail

Watch Box for Five Watches in Polished Black with Ultrasuede Detail

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Box in polished wood for five watches lined in protective ultrasuede. Hinge in Ruthenium. Box only

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Art Nouveau Casket, Walnut Wood, Polished Finish, Germany, Circa 1900
Art Nouveau Casket, Walnut Wood, Polished Finish, Germany, Circa 1900

Art Nouveau Casket, Walnut Wood, Polished Finish, Germany, Circa 1900

Located in Darmstadt, DE

Beautiful box / casket from the Art Nouveau period, made of walnut veneer and solid wood. In very

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Modern Box in Mother of Pearl with Polished Stainless Steel by R&Y Augousti
Modern Box in Mother of Pearl with Polished Stainless Steel by R&Y Augousti

Modern Box in Mother of Pearl with Polished Stainless Steel by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The "Melting Box" by R&Y Augousti, crafted in polished stainless steel and adorned with intricate

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stainless Steel

Late Biedermeier Box, Birch Solid Wood, Northern Germany, circa 1840
Late Biedermeier Box, Birch Solid Wood, Northern Germany, circa 1840

Late Biedermeier Box, Birch Solid Wood, Northern Germany, circa 1840

Located in Regensburg, DE

Beautiful, unadorned late Biedermeier casket box made of solid birch wood from northern Germany

Category

Antique 1840s German Biedermeier Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

GERMAN 1890 Treasure Chest Decorative Box In Cedar Wood & Silver Hardware
GERMAN 1890 Treasure Chest Decorative Box In Cedar Wood & Silver Hardware

GERMAN 1890 Treasure Chest Decorative Box In Cedar Wood & Silver Hardware

Located in Miami, FL

A German treasure chest desk box. This is a beautiful rectangular desk box created in Germany

Category

Antique 1890s German Black Forest Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Watch Box in Black Polished Ebony for Ten Watches La Teca Del Tempo
Watch Box in Black Polished Ebony for Ten Watches La Teca Del Tempo

Watch Box in Black Polished Ebony for Ten Watches La Teca Del Tempo

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Polished black box for 15 watches with ruthenium plated brass.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

CIGARROS 1900 Desk Cigars Humidor Box In Carved Wood And Sterling Silver
CIGARROS 1900 Desk Cigars Humidor Box In Carved Wood And Sterling Silver

CIGARROS 1900 Desk Cigars Humidor Box In Carved Wood And Sterling Silver

Located in Miami, FL

A "cigarros" humidor desk box in carved oak wood and sterling silver This is a beautiful desk

Category

Antique Early 1900s Spanish Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

Selene Box in Glossy Ivory Lacquered Wood with Corno Italiano Inlays, Mod. 5311c
Selene Box in Glossy Ivory Lacquered Wood with Corno Italiano Inlays, Mod. 5311c

Selene Box in Glossy Ivory Lacquered Wood with Corno Italiano Inlays, Mod. 5311c

By Arcahorn Srl.

Located in Recanati, Macerata

small feet in chromed brass, this box is handmade of wood with lacquered ivory gloss finish. With an

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Chrome

Selene Box in Glossy Ivory Lacquered Wood with Corno Italiano Inlays, Mod. 5310c
Selene Box in Glossy Ivory Lacquered Wood with Corno Italiano Inlays, Mod. 5310c

Selene Box in Glossy Ivory Lacquered Wood with Corno Italiano Inlays, Mod. 5310c

By Arcahorn Srl.

Located in Recanati, Macerata

small feet in chromed brass, this box is handmade of wood with lacquered ivory gloss finish. With an

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Chrome

Armida Tissue Box Holder in Black Lacquered Wood and Corno Italiano, Mod. 1957
Armida Tissue Box Holder in Black Lacquered Wood and Corno Italiano, Mod. 1957

Armida Tissue Box Holder in Black Lacquered Wood and Corno Italiano, Mod. 1957

By Arcahorn Srl.

Located in Recanati, Macerata

With its contemporary and minimal shape, the Armida tissue box holder will bring sophistication and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Selene Box in Glossy Black Lacquered Wood with Corno Italiano Inlays, Mod. 5311s
Selene Box in Glossy Black Lacquered Wood with Corno Italiano Inlays, Mod. 5311s

Selene Box in Glossy Black Lacquered Wood with Corno Italiano Inlays, Mod. 5311s

By Arcahorn Srl.

Located in Recanati, Macerata

Distinguished by plush materials and essential lines, our Selene box showcases a rectangular wooden

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Chrome

Selene Box in Glossy Black Lacquered Wood with Corno Italiano Inlays, Mod. 5310s
Selene Box in Glossy Black Lacquered Wood with Corno Italiano Inlays, Mod. 5310s

Selene Box in Glossy Black Lacquered Wood with Corno Italiano Inlays, Mod. 5310s

By Arcahorn Srl.

Located in Recanati, Macerata

Distinguished by plush materials and essential lines, our Selene box showcases a rectangular wooden

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Chrome

Armida Tissue Box Holder in Ivory Lacquered Wood and Corno Italiano, Mod. 1778
Armida Tissue Box Holder in Ivory Lacquered Wood and Corno Italiano, Mod. 1778

Armida Tissue Box Holder in Ivory Lacquered Wood and Corno Italiano, Mod. 1778

By Arcahorn Srl.

Located in Recanati, Macerata

tissue box holder is compact and contemporary. Sized to fit a rectangular tissue box refill, it ensures

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Modern Box in Black Shagreen with Polished Stainless Steel by R&Y Augousti
Modern Box in Black Shagreen with Polished Stainless Steel by R&Y Augousti

Modern Box in Black Shagreen with Polished Stainless Steel by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The "Melting Box" by R&Y Augousti is a masterful creation, combining luxurious materials and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stainless Steel

ENGLAND 1787 George III Tobacco Round Desk Box In Carved Wood And Silver
ENGLAND 1787 George III Tobacco Round Desk Box In Carved Wood And Silver

ENGLAND 1787 George III Tobacco Round Desk Box In Carved Wood And Silver

Located in Miami, FL

England during the period of king George III, back in 1787. The box was finely carved in mahogany wood and

Category

Antique 1780s English George III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Veletta Tissue Box Holder in Ivory Lacquered Wood and Corno Italiano, Mod. 2429
Veletta Tissue Box Holder in Ivory Lacquered Wood and Corno Italiano, Mod. 2429

Veletta Tissue Box Holder in Ivory Lacquered Wood and Corno Italiano, Mod. 2429

By Arcahorn Srl.

Located in Recanati, Macerata

The Veletta tissue box holder blends functionality and sophistication and offers an elegant

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Veletta Tissue Box Holder in Black Lacquered Wood and Corno Italiano, Mod. 2430
Veletta Tissue Box Holder in Black Lacquered Wood and Corno Italiano, Mod. 2430

Veletta Tissue Box Holder in Black Lacquered Wood and Corno Italiano, Mod. 2430

By Arcahorn Srl.

Located in Recanati, Macerata

The Veletta tissue box holder is a practical accessory that will add a touch of elegance to any

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

JAPAN Meiji Period 1890 Tebako Desk Box Made In Precious Woods, Bronze & Gold
JAPAN Meiji Period 1890 Tebako Desk Box Made In Precious Woods, Bronze & Gold

JAPAN Meiji Period 1890 Tebako Desk Box Made In Precious Woods, Bronze & Gold

Located in Miami, FL

: Imperial Japan, Period: Meiji, 1880-1890. Materials: Precious woods, gold, silver and polished bronze

Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Big Art Deco Jewelry Box brass and wood around 1920s
Big Art Deco Jewelry Box brass and wood around 1920s

Big Art Deco Jewelry Box brass and wood around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Big Art Deco Jewelry Box brass and wood around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled Wood shellac

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Stylish Set Burl / Burr Wood Two Jewelry Caskets / Boxes With Picture Frame
Stylish Set Burl / Burr Wood Two Jewelry Caskets / Boxes With Picture Frame

Stylish Set Burl / Burr Wood Two Jewelry Caskets / Boxes With Picture Frame

Located in Lisse, NL

Clever designs and perfect condition pair of antique jewelry boxes with curved tops + photo frame

Category

Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Metal

Chase Usa Co. 1930 Art Deco Geometric Steel Box with Bakelite and Wood
Chase Usa Co. 1930 Art Deco Geometric Steel Box with Bakelite and Wood

Chase Usa Co. 1930 Art Deco Geometric Steel Box with Bakelite and Wood

By Chase and Co.

Located in Miami, FL

with three compartments in the interior lined up in fine cedar wood and a lid in solid polished

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Steel

NAPOLEON III Paris 1860 Travel Foldable Writing Desk Box In Precious Woods & Aba
NAPOLEON III Paris 1860 Travel Foldable Writing Desk Box In Precious Woods & Aba

NAPOLEON III Paris 1860 Travel Foldable Writing Desk Box In Precious Woods & Aba

By Napoléon III

Located in Miami, FL

fabulous and very decorative box, carefully crafted in several precious woods, such Macassar, Ebony, and

Category

Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Shell, Wood

Turned Wood Hardwood Lidded Box Chess Figurine Style Mid Century Modern c 1960s
Turned Wood Hardwood Lidded Box Chess Figurine Style Mid Century Modern c 1960s

Turned Wood Hardwood Lidded Box Chess Figurine Style Mid Century Modern c 1960s

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

A lovely small turned hardwood lidded box with a chess style shaped finial, made in Europe probably

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Black Polished Box for 20 Pens with Suede and Leather Detail
Black Polished Box for 20 Pens with Suede and Leather Detail

Black Polished Box for 20 Pens with Suede and Leather Detail

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Black polished wooden pen box with anti-tarnish suede and leather handles for your collection of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Suede, Wood

Watch Box for Nine Watches in Polished Black with Suede and Leather
Watch Box for Nine Watches in Polished Black with Suede and Leather

Watch Box for Nine Watches in Polished Black with Suede and Leather

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

For your collectable watches, black polished box with suede dividers and leather handles. Box holds

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Suede, Wood

Brazilian Agate Onyx and Wood Round Jewelry Trinket Box, Brazil, 1980s
Brazilian Agate Onyx and Wood Round Jewelry Trinket Box, Brazil, 1980s

Brazilian Agate Onyx and Wood Round Jewelry Trinket Box, Brazil, 1980s

Located in New York, NY

A round Brazilian agate onyx and wood trinket or jewelry box, in the Modern style Post-Modern

Category

Late 20th Century Brazilian Post-Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Onyx, Agate

Spain 1960 Barcelona Mid Century Modernist Enameled Box In Wood And 915 Sterling
Spain 1960 Barcelona Mid Century Modernist Enameled Box In Wood And 915 Sterling

Spain 1960 Barcelona Mid Century Modernist Enameled Box In Wood And 915 Sterling

Located in Miami, FL

rectangular box is highly decorated and display fabulous. Has been carefully crafted in cedar wood and

Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold Leaf

Angelite cloud jewel box
Angelite cloud jewel box

Angelite cloud jewel box

Located in Pacasmayo, PE

Store your treasures in the Jewel Box Container, made from authentic semi-precious gemstones. A

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone

Bog Wood Jewelry Box Primitive Cave Man Daeodon Hunt Sterling Inlay, Midcentury
Bog Wood Jewelry Box Primitive Cave Man Daeodon Hunt Sterling Inlay, Midcentury

Bog Wood Jewelry Box Primitive Cave Man Daeodon Hunt Sterling Inlay, Midcentury

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Paleolithic hunting scene on wooden segmented jewelry/cigarette box. Fully functional, hinges work

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Scandinavian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bog Wood

Black Polished Chest for 28 Watches
Black Polished Chest for 28 Watches

Black Polished Chest for 28 Watches

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Chest in black polished wood. A lockable box for 28 watches.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Black Polished Wood Chest for 55 Pens with Suede and Leather Detail
Black Polished Wood Chest for 55 Pens with Suede and Leather Detail

Black Polished Wood Chest for 55 Pens with Suede and Leather Detail

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Lockable chest in black polished wood. Holds up to 55 pens.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Suede, Wood

English 19th Century Inlay Box
English 19th Century Inlay Box

English 19th Century Inlay Box

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

. This handsome box features a fantastic red wood grain on its exterior as well as lovely pearlescent

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Jewelry Box vienna around 1920s
Art Deco Jewelry Box vienna around 1920s

Art Deco Jewelry Box vienna around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco Jewelry Box vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Maison Lancel Paris Chrome Decorative Lidded Box
Maison Lancel Paris Chrome Decorative Lidded Box

Maison Lancel Paris Chrome Decorative Lidded Box

By Lancel Paris

Located in Atlanta, GA

high-gloss wood. The box is marked on the underside Lancel—Paris. Dimensions: 11.82 in wide (30 cm) by

Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Large Antique Campaign Brass Mounted Writing Box. English C.1840
Large Antique Campaign Brass Mounted Writing Box. English C.1840

Large Antique Campaign Brass Mounted Writing Box. English C.1840

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful solid tropical hardwood writing box or slope Fabulous colour and figure in the wood

Category

Antique 1840s English Campaign Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Maison Cartier Modernist Luxury Copper Enigma Box, France circa 1950
Maison Cartier Modernist Luxury Copper Enigma Box, France circa 1950

Maison Cartier Modernist Luxury Copper Enigma Box, France circa 1950

By Cartier

Located in Atlanta, GA

Cartier designed this stunning luxury copper and brass box. An extraordinary and captivating

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper

Vintage Chinese Box in Sealing Wax, China, Mid-20th Century
Vintage Chinese Box in Sealing Wax, China, Mid-20th Century

Vintage Chinese Box in Sealing Wax, China, Mid-20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Vintage Chinese box in sealing wax. China Mid-20th Century. 4x10x8 cm. Good conditions.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Small Art Deco Brass and cut glass box vienna around 1920s
Small Art Deco Brass and cut glass box vienna around 1920s

Small Art Deco Brass and cut glass box vienna around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Small Art Deco Brass and cut glass box vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Armida Tissue Box Holder in Glossy Ebony and Corno Italiano, Mod. 4775
Armida Tissue Box Holder in Glossy Ebony and Corno Italiano, Mod. 4775

Armida Tissue Box Holder in Glossy Ebony and Corno Italiano, Mod. 4775

By Arcahorn Srl.

Located in Recanati, Macerata

An elegant reinterpretation of an everyday object, the Armida tissue box holder is distinguished by

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

AUSTRIAN-HUNGARIAN EMPIRE 1915 Hungary Cigars Double Box In .800 Silver
AUSTRIAN-HUNGARIAN EMPIRE 1915 Hungary Cigars Double Box In .800 Silver

AUSTRIAN-HUNGARIAN EMPIRE 1915 Hungary Cigars Double Box In .800 Silver

Located in Miami, FL

/.999 silver and lined inside with panels of cedar wood. The box is fitted with a lid which is decorated

Category

Vintage 1910s Hungarian Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Veletta Tissue Box Holder in Glossy Ebony and Corno Italiano, Mod. 2428
Veletta Tissue Box Holder in Glossy Ebony and Corno Italiano, Mod. 2428

Veletta Tissue Box Holder in Glossy Ebony and Corno Italiano, Mod. 2428

By Arcahorn Srl.

Located in Recanati, Macerata

Elevate the decor of your bathroom, bedroom, or office with our Veletta tissue box holder

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Jewelry Box vienna around 1920s
Art Deco Jewelry Box vienna around 1920s

Art Deco Jewelry Box vienna around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco Jewelry Box vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled Original wood inside

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

PIERO FORNASETTI Milano 1960 Enameled Sliding Box With Racing Car & Horse
PIERO FORNASETTI Milano 1960 Enameled Sliding Box With Racing Car & Horse

PIERO FORNASETTI Milano 1960 Enameled Sliding Box With Racing Car & Horse

By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti

Located in Miami, FL

An enameled sliding box designed by Piero Fornasetti (1913-1988). This is a very rare rectangular

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

ROBERT MITCHELL 1824 Birmingham Georgian Snuff Box In Gilt Sterling Silver
ROBERT MITCHELL 1824 Birmingham Georgian Snuff Box In Gilt Sterling Silver

ROBERT MITCHELL 1824 Birmingham Georgian Snuff Box In Gilt Sterling Silver

By Robert J. Mitchell 1

Located in Miami, FL

A snuff box designed by Robert Mitchell. This is a fabulous antique pocket snuff-box created in

Category

Antique 1820s English Georgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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Polished Wood Box For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal polished wood box for your home. Each polished wood box for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. Find 47 options for an antique or vintage polished wood box now, or shop our selection of 24 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the polished wood 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 polished wood box, those designed in Modern, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Agresti, Arcahorn Srl. and Boca Do Lobo each produced at least one beautiful polished wood box that is worth considering.

How Much is a Polished Wood Box?

Prices for a polished wood box start at $150 and top out at $21,308 with the average selling for $1,100.

Finding the Right Boxes for You

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.

Questions About Polished Wood Box
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Oak is the best wood for a jewelry box. This wood, if oiled and cared for, lasts for decades and the design of this kind of box stands out. Oak offers appealing textures as well as color. Hardwoods are often the best wood choices for boxes, with oak being the most preferred. Others are Walnut, Maple, Ash, Birch, Beech, Cherry, Tulipwood (Poplar) and Cedar. Find a collection of antique and vintage jewelry boxes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Cigar boxes can be made of cardboard, paper and several kinds of wood. Spanish cedar is a popular choice for cigar boxes but mahogany, white oak and elm are also common. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique cigar boxes from some of the world’s top sellers.