Rare Swiss Black Forest 19th century cigar box / humidor with dog hand-carved
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
A distinguished 19th-century Swiss cigar box, exquisitely hand-carved and finished on all sides with dense, interlacing floral and foliate motifs characteristic of the finest Black F...
Wood
$5,920Sale Price|20% Off
Rare English Victorian Silver Cigar Compendium on Wheels, 1884
By Walter Thornhill & Co 1
Located in Bath, GB
An example we have never seen in ever before making it a particularly rare, fun and special piece. Made from solid English sterling silver, it is fixed with four castors on the un...
Sterling Silver
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
A Large and Rare French Napoleon lll Tobacco / Cigar Humidor, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Large and Rare French Napoleon lll Tobacco / Cigar Humidor, 19th Century Description: Fully hand carved with floral decorations and wood carvings with ebonized details and removab...
Wood
A Rare French Cigar Humidor by Charles Guillame Diehl and Jean Brandley
By Charles-Guillaume Diehl, Jean Brandely
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
A Rare Wood and Silvered Bronze French Cigar Humidor by Charles Guillaume Diehl and Jean Brandely, C. 1860, Paris This extraordinary cigar humidor, crafted by the esteemed French ar...
Bronze
Rare Swiss Black Forest 19th century Humidor / Tobacco box Saint Bernard dogs
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
A superb 19th-century Swiss Black Forest humidor, masterfully hand-carved and displaying the rich naturalism and warmth characteristic of the finest Black Forest craftsmanship. This ...
Oak
$4,056Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Humidor 19th Century Eagle Mounted Black Forest Hand Carved Cabinet
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Exquisite & Rare 19th Century Hand Carved Black Forest Humidor Cigar Cabinet Featuring Ornate Carved Floral Panel Frontage Finished With An Eagle Finial On The Top. The Two Doo...
Wood
A rare Aesthetic Movement ebonized polychrome painted humidor with floral decor
Located in London, GB
A rare Aesthetic Movement ebonized polychrome painted Humidor with a shaped display plinth to the top, surrounded with a turned gallery, and an upper compartmented drawer hand painte...
Walnut
Antique Rare English Book-Shaped Sheffield Silver Humidor circa 1885
Located in New Orleans, LA
A very handsome late 19th century silver plate humidor.
Sheffield Plate
$1,701Sale Price / item|25% Off
Rare collection 5 Antique Ceramic Tobacco Jars Humidors Figural, Bernard Bloch
By Bernhard Bloch
Located in Gorssel, GE
Rare collection of 5 antique ceramic tobacco jars/humidors. 1. Hand-painted cermic tobacco jar, marked underside illegible and numbered 8100, man with cap with inscription 'Polin' ...
Ceramic
$2,887Sale Price|25% Off
FRENCH 1918 Art-Deco Lacquered Desk Cigar Box In The Shape of a WWI Tank
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco WWI Tank shaped desk cigar box humidor. This is a fabulous and rare desk cigar box-humidor created in France during the art deco period, circa 1918.
Metal
$12,816Sale Price|25% Off
Rare c. 1900 French Cigar-Box Violin – Authentic Trench-Art Folk Instrument
Located in Barcelona, ES
Discover a truly evocative piece of musical folk art: an original three-string violin hand-crafted around 1890-1920 from an official French “Manufacture des Tabacs / République Franç...
Wood
Rare Rockwell Kent Cigar Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
Spaulding had the image etched onto a very small number of wood-lined brass cigar boxes as a personal gift to friends and close business associates.
Brass
Antique Sterling Triple Cigar Box
Located in New York, NY
Large size rare sterling silver triple cigar box. Made by BLACK STARR & FROST.
Sterling Silver
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H 7.88 in W 11.42 in L 7.88 in
Rare Cigar Box Cabinet in Boulle Marquetry, Napoleon III Style, France 1864
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Paris, FR
Rare cigar box cabinet in beautiful Boulle Marquetry 'à la Reine' composed of mother-of-pearl cross tracery and brass clover.
Brass
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H 10 in W 11 in D 8.5 in
Rare Antique English Oak Novelty Carriage Cigar Box / Humidor, Reg. 1904
Located in Bath, GB
Rarely found or even seen, this novelty Edwardian cigar box is beautifully executed in solid oak in the form of a horse drawn carriage. The sides are inlaid to emulate the panelli...
Brass
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H 7.68 in W 6.7 in D 9.26 in
Rare 19th Century Black Forest Wood Cigar Box Humidor with Angry Dog Kennel
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original circa 1870 Black forest wood carved cigar box humidor in the form of a dog kennel A good looking master craftsman carved ...
Wood
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H 3.15 in W 9.06 in D 5.52 in
Art Deco 9 Carat Gold Cigar Box Made by Asprey & Co. in London 1928
By Asprey International Limited
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1928 by Asprey & Co. Ltd. This rare 9-carat gold cigar box has engine turned decoration and reeded borders.
Gold
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H 13 in W 13 in D 25 in
Beautiful Hand-Carved 19th Century Esthetic Black Forest Walnut Rare Humidor Box
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Beautifully Hand-Carved 19th Century Esthetic / Black Forest Walnut Rare Humidor Box.
Wood, Walnut
Sold
H 4.93 in W 17.72 in D 13 in
Fine and Rare Late 17th Century William and Mary Olive Oyster Lace Box
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A fine and rare late 17th century olive oyster 'lace box from the reign of King William and Queen Mary (1688-1707). The cross-grain figured olive moulded top is decorated in well...
Olive
Hermes Paris & Ravinet d'Enfert, a Rare French Silver Smoking Set
By Hermès, Ravinet D' Enfert
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
Hermes Paris & Ravinet d'Enfert, a rare French silver smoking set, circa 1930. Mark of Ravinet D'Enfert, Paris, 20th Century, Retailed by Hermes Very rare collectors piece. ...
Silver
A Rare Crocodile Cigar Box with Silver Mounted Corners c.1890
Located in London, GB
A superb & rare crocodile cigar box with central carrying handle and two compartments lined in cedar wood c.1890-1900 The lids are surmounted with silver corners.
Silver
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H 4.6 in W 9.85 in D 4.75 in
GERMANY 1920 Art-Deco Graff Zeppelin Shaped Desk Cigar Cutter Match Holder
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco Zeppelin shaped desk cigar cutter. This is a very elusive and rare desk cigar-cutter and match-box holder created in Germany during the art deco period, back in 1920.The...
Bronze, Zinc
Victorian Mahogany Cigar Box
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian mahogany cigar box This is rare item, the cigar box is the type used by a butler or waiter, it is made in Mahogany with handle at the back, the lid lifts towards the han...
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H 2 in W 6.38 in D 4.44 in
Rare Cartier London Art Deco Sterling Silver Vermeil Lapis Lazuli Cigar Box
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Fine Cartier London Art Deco period sterling silver, vermeil and lapis lazuli cigar box Early 20th Century Elegant, streamlined geometrical design of alternating vertical and horizon...
Lapis Lazuli, Sterling Silver
Very Rare Napoleon's Empire Cigar Case, France, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Very rare and beautiful cigar case in French Napoleon's Empire style with glass, cork and nicely ornamented silver. France, 19th century In an excellent condition .
Silver
Antique English Sterling Silver Cigar Box, Large Fox Essex Crystal, 1913
By George Nathan & Ridley Hayes
Located in Bath, GB
A rare and stunning cigar box made from English sterling silver hallmarked for London 1913, a true antique example.
Sterling Silver
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H 6.3 in W 5.5 in D 6.7 in
Coolest and All Handcrafted Early 20th Century Wooden Doghouse and Dog Cigar Box
Located in Lisse, NL
The mean little dog looks like he's ready to bite your fingers off if you even try getting close to the cigars he is protecting. As you can see we have managed to distract snapper s...
Brass
Rare Alfred Dunhill Mahogany & Glass Cigarette Dispenser, 1920s
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Rare Alfred Dunhill Mahogany Cigarette Dispenser With Two Glazed Fronts 1920s Great pieces for a person seeking a unique piece of Dunhill craftmanship to add to their collection....
Felt, Glass, Mahogany
Sold
H 5.5 in W 9 in D 7 in
Very Rare German Majolica Humidor, Boy with Books, circa 1880 by B. Block & Co.
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Very rare German Majolica Humidor, boy with books, circa 1880. By B. Block & Company, German. Slight wear to book. For over 28 years we have been among the nation's preeminent speci...
Ceramic
Early 20th Century hand carved Kashmiri royal cavalry cigar box
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century hand carved Kashmiri royal cavalry cigar box A rare survivor from the 1st world war in the form of a hand carved Kashmiri cigar box.
Wood
Sold
H 8.66 in Dm 5.91 in
Rare tabacco box, cigar smoking, native American history, ceramic, Utrecht, 1890
Located in Wien, AT
Early, very rare tobacco box with a very unusual scene from the famous ceramic Manufactory in Utrecht in the Netherlands, made around 1890. This depiction is extraordinary - a nati...
Ceramic
Royal Horse Guard Cigar Sentry Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Rare miniature sentry cigar or cigarette box made from English oak with glass front and original water colour of a Royal Horse Guard known as "The Blues."
$9,750
H 40 in W 32 in D 2 in
Stunning Art Deco Young Woman Portrait Framed Signed Rare Original Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Exquisite antique portrait painting of a young fashionable woman. Framed. Oil on canvas. Signed. Image size, 31H by 24L.
Canvas, Oil
$1,336 / item
H 11.82 in W 27.56 in D 11.82 in
1970s Industrial Cast Aluminium and Brass Flame Proof Edison Striplight, Orange
By Daeyang, Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Korean flame proof Edison LED twin strip light made by Daeyang in the 1970s with bespoke signal orange finish. Original item salvaged from supertankers and military vessels then p...
Aluminum, Brass
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
Library of Antique Leatherbound Books
Located in Brønshøj, DK
This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...
Gold Leaf
Gold Dragon Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture gold dragon all made in porcelain and gold-plated in 24-karat. With gold-plated polished brass whiskers. Exceptional piece.
Gold Plate
$116,493
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
Wrought Iron
$23,620Sale Price|30% Off
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...
Bone
$342,628
H 3.55 in W 2.56 in D 0.6 in
Vacheron Constantin Ref. 92115, a very fine, unique 18K pink gold pocket watch
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in London, GB
Vacheron Constantin Ref. 92115, an extremely fine and unique 18K pink gold pocket watch Swiss-made, October 2001, Height 9cm, width 6.5cm, depth 1.5cm Open: height 9cm, width 13cm, d...
Gold
Renaissance Revival Style Bronze Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A renaissance revival style solid bronze box of the highest quality. The deep blue velvet interior has a ring holder. The interior depth is two and a half inches. No key. Austria, ci...
Bronze
$477,774
H 30 in W 57 in D 0.5 in
D-Day Flag, 1940s, one of the first American flags flown on June 6th, 1944.
By United States Navy
Located in London, GB
An original, battle -scarred, 48 -star US flag from the minesweeper USS YMS -381, one of the first boats to start Operation Neptune. This flag is one of the rarest items from D -Day ...
Fabric
$1,191Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.49 in W 5.12 in D 2.37 in
Antique Personal Diary Repository, Scottish, Brass, Keepsake Case, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a fine antique personal diary repository, originating from Scotland during the Victorian period, circa 1870. This striking book form keepsake case showcases the craftsmanship...
Brass
$54,975 / set
H 0.25 in Dm 10.75 in
Set of Twelve Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bamboo Pattern Charger/Dinner Plates
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Set of Twelve Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bamboo Pattern Charger/Dinner Plates originates from the United States, Circa 1970. This stunning set can serve as either c...
Sterling Silver
$2,968
H 10.24 in W 15.75 in D 11.03 in
Exquisite openly carved 19th century Swiss Black Forest jewelry box walnut bird
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
A true work of art, this stunning 19th-century Black Forest jewelry box from Switzerland is fully hand-carved and a remarkable example of craftsmanship. Nearly 150 years old, the woo...
Walnut
20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cage, Hand-Painted Metal & Wood
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Metal
$477,774
H 16.15 in W 28.35 in D 20.48 in
Magnificent and large ormolu and hardstone Regency period ebonized wooden casket
Located in London, GB
Magnificent and large ormolu and hardstone mounted ebonized wooden casket English, 19th Century Height 41cm, width 72cm, depth 52cm Exceptionally fine and richly adorned, this beau...
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Ormolu
$1,800,000
H 27 in W 24 in D 2.5 in
Portrait de Femme - Berthe Poret, Oil on Canvas, Circa 1863, Signed
By Pierre Auguste Renoir
Located in Los Angeles, CA
PIERRE-AUGUSTE RENOIR (1841-1919) Portrait de femme - Berthe Poret bears signature (lower left) oil on canvas 17 15/16 x 14 3/4 in (45.5 x 37.4 cm) Painted between 1862-1863 Footn...
Canvas, Oil
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.
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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.
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