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Georgian Satinwood Paper Scroll Sewing Box
Georgian Satinwood Paper Scroll Sewing Box

Georgian Satinwood Paper Scroll Sewing Box

$1,851

H 10.5 in W 26.5 in D 19.5 in

Georgian Satinwood Paper Scroll Sewing Box

Located in Northampton, GB

Satinwood sewing box with rare, unusual oval and quartered panels of paperscroll work to the top.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silk, Satinwood, Paper

Victorian Sterling Silver Cockerel Sugar Box (1882)
Victorian Sterling Silver Cockerel Sugar Box (1882)

Victorian Sterling Silver Cockerel Sugar Box (1882)

$34,210

H 14.02 in W 6.18 in D 8.98 in

Victorian Sterling Silver Cockerel Sugar Box (1882)

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A magnificent, fine and impressive, large and rare antique sterling silver cockerel sugar box; part of our continental ornamental silverware collection This magnificent and large, r...

Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Box
Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Box

Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Box

$4,876

H 7.88 in W 12.21 in D 7.49 in

Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Box

Located in Kastrup, DK

Rare Dutch baroque box composed of padauk wood with original red lacquer finish, decorated with ivory lacquer with gold outline.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Late 18th century Scandinavian metal bound box
Late 18th century Scandinavian metal bound box

Late 18th century Scandinavian metal bound box

$2,125

H 5.3 in W 16.3 in D 11 in

Late 18th century Scandinavian metal bound box

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Late 18th century scandinavian metal bound box circa 1790. Rare baroque inspired strong box with 3 locks on the front. 

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Otar Stacked Brass and Copper Box
Otar Stacked Brass and Copper Box

Otar Stacked Brass and Copper Box

$3,019

H 4.75 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in

Otar Stacked Brass and Copper Box

By Otar USA

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This rare 1935 all-original decorative box was designed and produced by John Otar in California.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper

Italian 17th Century Primitive Collection Box
Italian 17th Century Primitive Collection Box

Italian 17th Century Primitive Collection Box

$4,750

H 22 in W 29.25 in D 12.5 in

Italian 17th Century Primitive Collection Box

Located in Round Top, TX

A rare and unique church collection box from Northern Italy.

Category

Antique Mid-17th Century Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Antique Georgian Regency Japanned Chinoiserie Sewing Box
Antique Georgian Regency Japanned Chinoiserie Sewing Box

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.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Art Deco Box in Pewter and Brass, 1937
Art Deco Box in Pewter and Brass, 1937

Art Deco Box in Pewter and Brass, 1937

$5,208

H 3.75 in W 6.11 in D 4.34 in

Art Deco Box in Pewter and Brass, 1937

By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

This rare pewter box, produced in 1937 by the distinguished Swedish firm GAB (Guldsmedsaktiebolaget), exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and stylistic synthesis that characterized...

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Rare Ancient Greek Limestone Lidded Vessel
Rare Ancient Greek Limestone Lidded Vessel

Rare Ancient Greek Limestone Lidded Vessel

$4,800

H 24 in W 9 in D 6.5 in

Rare Ancient Greek Limestone Lidded Vessel

Located in Montreal, QC

Rare Ancient Greek Limestone Lidded vessel Purchased in Greece by previous owner.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Greek Decorative Boxes

Materials

Limestone

Tortoiseshell Casket Box With Rippled Serpentine Sides
Tortoiseshell Casket Box With Rippled Serpentine Sides

Tortoiseshell Casket Box With Rippled Serpentine Sides

Located in Dallas, TX

Rare Dutch 18th century Tortoiseshell box with rippled serpentine sides embellished with silver mounts and mobility silver ball feet.

Category

Antique 1780s Dutch Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Vintage Nautical Wood with Inlaid Brass Jewelry Box
Vintage Nautical Wood with Inlaid Brass Jewelry Box

Vintage Nautical Wood with Inlaid Brass Jewelry Box

By Jonathan Adler, R & Y Augousti

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and Minimalist Jewelry box. This rare beauty is a unique box or decorative box that brings minimal shape with organic beauty.

Category

Vintage 1970s Indian Minimalist Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Rare Vintage Pottery Bird Ken Edwards style
Rare Vintage Pottery Bird Ken Edwards style

Rare Vintage Pottery Bird Ken Edwards style

$65

H 4.4 in W 5.5 in D 3.5 in

Rare Vintage Pottery Bird Ken Edwards style

Located in Seattle, WA

Rare Vintage pottery el Paloma’s Mexico pottery bird.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Piaget Jewelry Silver Box Italy 1970´s
Piaget Jewelry Silver Box Italy 1970´s

Piaget Jewelry Silver Box Italy 1970´s

$2,999

H 1.58 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in

Piaget Jewelry Silver Box Italy 1970´s

By Piaget

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Piaget Italy Silver Rare Jewelry Box. Decorative Vintage Piaget Box 1970s Piaget silver signed.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique Oak Dutch 19th Century Decorative Box
Antique Oak Dutch 19th Century Decorative Box

Antique Oak Dutch 19th Century Decorative Box

$899Sale Price|20% Off

H 6.5 in W 11.23 in D 7.09 in

Antique Oak Dutch 19th Century Decorative Box

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and rare Antique decorative box. Striking Dutch design from the 19th century.

Category

Antique 1820s Dutch Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak

Hans Hansen Decorative Box Produced in Denmark
Hans Hansen Decorative Box Produced in Denmark

Hans Hansen Decorative Box Produced in Denmark

$2,367

H 1.58 in W 8.67 in D 5.52 in

Hans Hansen Decorative Box Produced in Denmark

By Hans Hansen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare decorative box designed by Hans Hansen. Produced in Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

H.C. Freeman 1929 Austrian Enamel Case Box With River Landscape In .925 Sterling
H.C. Freeman 1929 Austrian Enamel Case Box With River Landscape In .925 Sterling

H.C. Freeman 1929 Austrian Enamel Case Box With River Landscape In .925 Sterling

Located in Miami, FL

This stunning and very rare box has been made in Austria or Germany in solid .925/.999 sterling silver with gilded interiors.

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Boxes and Cases

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

19th Century Majolica Box Books Choisy Le Roi
19th Century Majolica Box Books Choisy Le Roi

19th Century Majolica Box Books Choisy Le Roi

By Choisy-le-Roi

Located in Austin, TX

Rare 19th Century Majolica Box Books Choisy Le Roi.

Category

Antique 1880s French Rustic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Set of Seven Neoclassical Architettura Lacquer Eggshell Boxes
Set of Seven Neoclassical Architettura Lacquer Eggshell Boxes

Set of Seven Neoclassical Architettura Lacquer Eggshell Boxes

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fascinating and rare set of seven boxes featuring a lacquered eggshell veneer attributed to French artist Thierry Voeltzel.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Decorative Boxes

Materials

Eggshell, Lacquer

Svenskt Tenn Pewter Lidded Box, Sweden 1936, Scandinavian Modern
Svenskt Tenn Pewter Lidded Box, Sweden 1936, Scandinavian Modern

Svenskt Tenn Pewter Lidded Box, Sweden 1936, Scandinavian Modern

By Svenskt Tenn

Located in Stockholm, SE

A refined and rare pewter lidded box by Svenskt Tenn, dated 1936, exemplifying the elegance and craftsmanship of early Scandinavian Modern design.

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Pale Blue French Crystal & Bronze Dresser Box by Baccarat
Pale Blue French Crystal & Bronze Dresser Box by Baccarat

Pale Blue French Crystal & Bronze Dresser Box by Baccarat

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Antique rare nineteenth century French dresser box in pale blue crystal with bronze trim by Baccarat.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Box in Brass and Pewter by Nils Fougstedt, 1948
Box in Brass and Pewter by Nils Fougstedt, 1948

Box in Brass and Pewter by Nils Fougstedt, 1948

$3,255

H 1.19 in W 5.12 in D 3.15 in

Box in Brass and Pewter by Nils Fougstedt, 1948

By Nils Fougstedt

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

This rare pewter box, designed by Nils Fougstedt and produced by Svenskt Tenn in Sweden in 1948, exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and design principles of Swedish modernism.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Wilhelmina Wendt, box with silver inlay, Sweden 1954
Wilhelmina Wendt, box with silver inlay, Sweden 1954

Wilhelmina Wendt, box with silver inlay, Sweden 1954

Located in Stockholm, SE

A rare decorative (cigarette) box in isolite (early plastic material) and decor of ship in silver inlay.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Rare Majolica Chesnut Tureen Luneville, circa 1890
Rare Majolica Chesnut Tureen Luneville, circa 1890

Rare Majolica Chesnut Tureen Luneville, circa 1890

By Luneville

Located in Austin, TX

Rare and colorful Majolica chesnut tureen Luneville, circa 1890.

Category

Antique 1890s French Rustic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

19th Century Victorian Majolica Bird Box Joseph Holdcroft
19th Century Victorian Majolica Bird Box Joseph Holdcroft

19th Century Victorian Majolica Bird Box Joseph Holdcroft

By Joseph Holdcroft

Located in Austin, TX

Very rare shape box.  

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

19C British Tunbridgeware Micro-mosaic Lap Desk - RARE
19C British Tunbridgeware Micro-mosaic Lap Desk - RARE

19C British Tunbridgeware Micro-mosaic Lap Desk - RARE

Located in Dallas, TX

PRESENTING an ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS and EXTREMELY UNIQUE and RARE 19C British Tunbridgeware Micromosaic Lap Desk.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Boxwood, Maple, Walnut

19th Century Majolica Jewel Box Choisy Le Roi
19th Century Majolica Jewel Box Choisy Le Roi

19th Century Majolica Jewel Box Choisy Le Roi

$1,400

H 4.2 in W 6.4 in D 9.2 in

19th Century Majolica Jewel Box Choisy Le Roi

By Choisy-le-Roi

Located in Austin, TX

Large and rare 19th century Majolica jewel box signed Choisy Le Roi.

Category

Antique 1890s French Renaissance Revival Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Rare Early 19th Century Italian Painted Coffer
Rare Early 19th Century Italian Painted Coffer

Rare Early 19th Century Italian Painted Coffer

$5,115

H 12 in W 25.5 in D 14.25 in

Rare Early 19th Century Italian Painted Coffer

Located in Dallas, TX

Marvelous and rare sized hand carved Italian coffer, circa 1800. Having lovely hand painted landscape scenes, acanthus leaf motif detailing, and handwrought iron handles. The time wo...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Renaissance Style Italian Wood Lacquered Apothecary Box
Antique Renaissance Style Italian Wood Lacquered Apothecary Box

Antique Renaissance Style Italian Wood Lacquered Apothecary Box

Located in Firenze, IT

This rare rectangular lidded box is lacquered and boasts profuse polychrome hand paintings on all sides, depicting floral and sunburst patterns and lettering “Cnicus Benedictus” inse...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Art Nouveau Moser Glass Dresser Box, Early 20th Century
Art Nouveau Moser Glass Dresser Box, Early 20th Century

Art Nouveau Moser Glass Dresser Box, Early 20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

An elegant and rare Art Nouveau Glass Dresser Box by Moser, Austria.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

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 masterpiece crafted circa 1970.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare Tiffany & Co Jewellery Box - Early 20th Century
Rare Tiffany & Co Jewellery Box - Early 20th Century

Rare Tiffany & Co Jewellery Box - Early 20th Century

Located in Braintree, GB

An original long-format jewellery box by Tiffany & Co., dating to the early 20th century. The box is finished in a dark blue leatherette exterior, retaining its classic elongated...

Category

20th Century British Boxes and Cases

Vienna Secessionist Bronze Box w/ Enameled Colorful Cabochons, Birds & Flowers
Vienna Secessionist Bronze Box w/ Enameled Colorful Cabochons, Birds & Flowers

Vienna Secessionist Bronze Box w/ Enameled Colorful Cabochons, Birds & Flowers

Located in Petaluma, CA

The icing on the cake is we have what looks to be the original key. This box is a rare beauty, and would make a great jewelry casket for some lucky person.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

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 creation by Cartier, this rare copper and brass box—crafted in France circa 1950—is a mas...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper

Rare James Friend Tunbridge Ware Sewing Cabinet c1815
Rare James Friend Tunbridge Ware Sewing Cabinet c1815

Rare James Friend Tunbridge Ware Sewing Cabinet c1815

$5,059

H 11.82 in W 10.16 in D 7.09 in

Rare James Friend Tunbridge Ware Sewing Cabinet c1815

By Tunbridge Ware

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Heading : Rare James Friend Tunbridge ware regency sewing cabinet Date : c1815 Period : Regency Origin :Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration : Front double doors and cover decorated with...

Category

Antique 1810s British Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Cubic Biedermeier Box, Mahogany and Maple, Austria, circa 1840
Cubic Biedermeier Box, Mahogany and Maple, Austria, circa 1840

Cubic Biedermeier Box, Mahogany and Maple, Austria, circa 1840

By Biedermeier

Located in Regensburg, DE

Cubic Biedermeier box, mahogany and maple, Austria circa 1840 Rare cubic shaped decorative box form the Biedermeier period.

Category

Antique 1840s Austrian Biedermeier Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany, Maple, Oak

Hand painted ceramic box by Arte Casa Albisola, 1940s
Hand painted ceramic box by Arte Casa Albisola, 1940s

Hand painted ceramic box by Arte Casa Albisola, 1940s

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Delightful and rare painted ceramic box made in the 40s by the Arte Casa factory in Albisola.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

A Rare Chinese Export Example of a Coffre Fort
A Rare Chinese Export Example of a Coffre Fort

A Rare Chinese Export Example of a Coffre Fort

$3,427

H 7.88 in W 18.51 in D 11.23 in

A Rare Chinese Export Example of a Coffre Fort

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

An 18th-century burr elm and metal strap mounted coffre fort made in China for the export market. The metal work with some finely engraved details, the lid opens to reveal several c...

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Elm

19C Anglo Ceylonese Sewing Box of Museum Quality
19C Anglo Ceylonese Sewing Box of Museum Quality

19C Anglo Ceylonese Sewing Box of Museum Quality

$8,999

H 7.5 in W 16.75 in D 11.25 in

19C Anglo Ceylonese Sewing Box of Museum Quality

Located in Dallas, TX

The circle is edged in bone, wood and silver chevrons. What makes this box Exceptionally rare is that it contains 3 lift out base sections.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

French Sculptured Gilt Bronze Box by Line Vautrin
French Sculptured Gilt Bronze Box by Line Vautrin

French Sculptured Gilt Bronze Box by Line Vautrin

By Line Vautrin

Located in Atlanta, GA

A rare mode in the box, the top surface of the cover illustrates the biblical story of Moses crossing the desert out of Egypt.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Rare George II Pagoda Form Mahogany Cellarette or Caddy
Rare George II Pagoda Form Mahogany Cellarette or Caddy

Rare George II Pagoda Form Mahogany Cellarette or Caddy

Located in Milford, NH

A rare English George II cellarette in the form of a pagoda, with removable top with brass acanthus knop or finial, side handles, and liner, as well as two drawers, and all raised on...

Category

Antique 18th Century English George II Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Rare Gothic strongbox in forged iron and wood - France - 15th century
Rare Gothic strongbox in forged iron and wood - France - 15th century

Rare Gothic strongbox in forged iron and wood - France - 15th century

Located in Lommel, BE

Rare Gothic forged iron casket, made in France in the mid-15th century, displaying remarkable ironwork and openwork decoration characteristic of the late medieval period.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wrought Iron

Tole Games Box and Counters for Boston Russe
Tole Games Box and Counters for Boston Russe

Tole Games Box and Counters for Boston Russe

$6,787

H 1.58 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in

Tole Games Box and Counters for Boston Russe

Located in London, by appointment only

An unusual and rare Charles X tole counter box containing gaming pieces and the rules for Boston Russe.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tôle

Palais-Royal Mother-of-Pearl Perfume Box and Flasks
Palais-Royal Mother-of-Pearl Perfume Box and Flasks

Palais-Royal Mother-of-Pearl Perfume Box and Flasks

$22,850 / set

H 5.25 in W 6.75 in D 6.75 in

Palais-Royal Mother-of-Pearl Perfume Box and Flasks

Located in New Orleans, LA

This mother-of-pearl inlay perfume box is a rare and complete treasure from the famed Palais-Royal of France’s Second Empire.

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Antique 19th Century French Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

A Rare 1924 'King Fouad I' Box by René Lalique
A Rare 1924 'King Fouad I' Box by René Lalique

A Rare 1924 'King Fouad I' Box by René Lalique

$16,640Sale Price|20% Off

H 2 in W 4 in D 4 in

A Rare 1924 'King Fouad I' Box by René Lalique

By René Lalique

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

From Paris to Cairo: René Lalique’s ‘Fouad I’ Box and Its Royal Legacy A rare and historically significant creation by the preeminent French glass artist René Lalique, this exquisit...

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20th Century French Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Glass

Fauchon cardboard box litho gold chocolates early 20th century 1920
Fauchon cardboard box litho gold chocolates early 20th century 1920

Fauchon cardboard box litho gold chocolates early 20th century 1920

By Atelier Pier Fauchon

Located in Argenteuil, IDF

BEAUTIFUL & RARE... Antique round cardboard box covered with gold lithographed paper.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Belle Époque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Rare Antique Art Deco Chase & Revere Metal Cigarette Smoking Boxes 1930s
Rare Antique Art Deco Chase & Revere Metal Cigarette Smoking Boxes 1930s

Rare Antique Art Deco Chase & Revere Metal Cigarette Smoking Boxes 1930s

By Chase and Co., Revere

Located in Detroit, MI

Rare Antique Art Deco Chase & Revere Metal Cigarette Smoking Boxes 1930s A collection of five rare antique Art Deco Chase metal cigarette and smoking boxes.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Metal, Copper, Steel, Chrome

Rare Boxe with Bronze Feet by Franck Evennou
Rare Boxe with Bronze Feet by Franck Evennou

Rare Boxe with Bronze Feet by Franck Evennou

$7,693

H 9.06 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in

Rare Boxe with Bronze Feet by Franck Evennou

By Franck Evennou

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

Ultra rare boxe made by famous French artist Franck Evennou Signed, circa 1990s Perfect shape.

Category

1990s French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Rare enamel bread bin with honeycomb pattern, Germany 1910s
Rare enamel bread bin with honeycomb pattern, Germany 1910s

Rare enamel bread bin with honeycomb pattern, Germany 1910s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Germany / 1910 / bread bin / enamel / Art Nouveau / Vintage / Antique Art Nouveau lunch box or bread bin made in Germany around 1910. Decorated with white and blue honeycomb pattern...

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Montagnani Firenze Wood Marquetry and Gilt Brass Box, circa 1970
Montagnani Firenze Wood Marquetry and Gilt Brass Box, circa 1970

Montagnani Firenze Wood Marquetry and Gilt Brass Box, circa 1970

By Montagnani

Located in Atlanta, GA

Discover the artistry of renowned designer Montagnani Firenze with this extraordinary box, a rare Italian masterpiece crafted circa 1970.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

A Rare Carved and Metal Mounted Casket with Remnants of ‘Pastiglia’
A Rare Carved and Metal Mounted Casket with Remnants of ‘Pastiglia’

A Rare Carved and Metal Mounted Casket with Remnants of ‘Pastiglia’

Located in London, GB

Zeberg, Tefaf, Maastricht Ex Private Belgium collection During the Renaissance in Italy, the minor arts encompassed the intricate ornamentation of small wooden boxes with reliefs c...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Spanish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Geometric Straw Marquetry Box attributed to Jean Michel Frank, circa 1930
Geometric Straw Marquetry Box attributed to Jean Michel Frank, circa 1930

Geometric Straw Marquetry Box attributed to Jean Michel Frank, circa 1930

By Jean-Michel Frank

Located in Atlanta, GA

The interior, thoughtfully lined with cork, enhances both its functionality and distinctive charm. A rare collectible, this box commands attention with its remarkable presence and el...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Straw, Wood, Cork

Empire Sewing Box in the Form of a Nightstand, circa 1800.
Empire Sewing Box in the Form of a Nightstand, circa 1800.

Empire Sewing Box in the Form of a Nightstand, circa 1800.

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

An exceptional and rare Vienna Empire period Sewing box, ingeniously designed in the form of a miniature architectural nightstand and dating to the beginning of the 19th century.

Category

Antique Early 1800s Austrian Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Art Deco Carved Wood Box with Metal Accent, France circa 1930
Art Deco Carved Wood Box with Metal Accent, France circa 1930

Art Deco Carved Wood Box with Metal Accent, France circa 1930

By Decorative Arts Studio

Located in Atlanta, GA

This French Art Deco wooden box is a rare find and an ideal way to display your favorite items.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Carole Stupell Silvered & Gilt Bronze Foxhound Dog Box, Signed, Italian Made
Carole Stupell Silvered & Gilt Bronze Foxhound Dog Box, Signed, Italian Made

Carole Stupell Silvered & Gilt Bronze Foxhound Dog Box, Signed, Italian Made

By Carole Stupell

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Attribution & Provenance From the Palm Beach estate of Carole Stupell—a noted collector and designer known for theatrical objets—this rare and weighty box (4.5 lbs) may represen...

Category

20th Century Italian Sporting Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Silver Artist’s Paint Box by Harry Atkin Sheffield 1892
Antique Silver Artist’s Paint Box by Harry Atkin Sheffield 1892

Antique Silver Artist’s Paint Box by Harry Atkin Sheffield 1892

By J Aitkin & Son

Located in London, GB

A stunning Antique Silver Artist’s paint box by Harry Atkin, Date Sheffield 1892. A Rare Miniature travelling paint box in excellent condition.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique English Victorian Coromandel Letter Box Clock Chapman and Leuchars
Antique English Victorian Coromandel Letter Box Clock Chapman and Leuchars

Antique English Victorian Coromandel Letter Box Clock Chapman and Leuchars

By Chapman Son & Co., Leuchars & Son, William Leuchars

Located in Northampton, GB

Manufactured by Chapman and Retailed by Leuchars From our Boxes collection, we are delighted to bring to market this extremely rare Coromandel Letter Box Clock by Chapman retailed b...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Este Ceramiche for Bergdorf Goodman Porcelain Cat Box with Lid
Este Ceramiche for Bergdorf Goodman Porcelain Cat Box with Lid

Este Ceramiche for Bergdorf Goodman Porcelain Cat Box with Lid

By Bergdorf Goodman, Este Ceramiche

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

The rare and unusual decorative box allows a great functionality; it can be used either as shelf of coffee table decor, as a storage box at bedside table or dresser, or as a candy bo...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

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There is a range of rare boxes for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique rare boxes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and silver. Rare boxes have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Rare boxes bearing Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Gabriella Crespi, Hermès and Louis Vuitton each produced beautiful rare boxes that are worth considering.

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Prices for rare boxes start at $50 and top out at $450,000 with the average selling for $2,336.