19th Century Italian Ruby Glass Box with Miniature of Basilica
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely little 19th century ring jar or pill box made of a thick wine colored ruby glass. It has a miniature of a Basilica on top, gilt metal mounts with beautiful filigree on the si...
Metal
French Ruby Red Glass Box With Gilt Bronze Mounts
Located in Tampa, FL
A striking French glass box in a rich ruby red tone, dating to the late 19th century.
Bronze
Giant Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Ruby with Brass Fittings
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Discover the epitome of elegance with this exquisite Murano glass box, meticulously crafted in Murano, Italy.
Brass
$3,777
H 3.15 in W 3.94 in D 2.56 in
Antique Bohemian Clear and Ruby Enameled Glass Casket Box, 19th Century
Located in Rostock, MV
An extraordinary jewelry casket box made of clear glass and hinged metal mounts with ruby decoration all around with gilded ruby and white enamel and gilding highlights Bohemia, 1870
Cut Glass
Ruby Red and Gilt Silver Faceted Murano Glass Jewelry Box, Italy 1920s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning jewelry box in faceted ruby red Murano glass and gilt silver.
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Grand Tour Scent Box With Ruby Red Bottles
Located in Tampa, FL
An absolutely fabulous grand tour scent box with four ruby red scent bottles with stoppers. The bottles are with fine brass mounts on the body and the tops have several scenes of mon...
Brass
Hand-Blown Murano Box in Ruby with Chrome Fittings
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand-Blown Murano Box in Ruby with Chrome Fittings is a radiant celebration of color, craftsmanship, and Italian elegance.
Chrome
Hand-Blown Murano Box in Ruby with Brass Fittings
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand-Blown Murano Box in Ruby with Brass Fittings is a radiant celebration of color, craftsmanship, and Italian elegance.
Brass
Hand-Blown Murano Box in Ruby with Brass Fittings
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Murano Box in Ruby with Brass Fittings is a jewel-like objet d’art, designed to captivate with its opulent radiance and modern silhouette.
Brass
Ruby red glass crystal can france 1840
Located in Berlin, DE
Extraordinary crystal can in ruby red glass with gold-plated brass fitting around 1840 from France The 2 front corners have a small chip which is not striking
Crystal
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Glass box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and most decorative French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Glass box. This attractive ruby red glass lidded box is raised on its hand blown glass base with rounded c...
Ormolu
Set of 2 Milano Clear & Ruby Red Glass Boxes
By Creart
Located in Milan, IT
The clear glass bodies are framed by deep ruby red details, while the rounded lid is crowned with a striking glass finial that adds a distinctive decorative note.
Glass
Antique Moser Lidded "Ruby Cabochon" Pattern Gilt Glass Box
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A circular faceted box with hinged lid, circa late 19th century. Overall gilt patterned decoration with raised ruby tone glass panels.
Brass
$8,890
H 5.12 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in
Liberty Plum, a ruby & purple cast glass textured lidded box by Angela Jarman
By Angela Jarman
Located in London, GB
'Liberty Plum' is a unique lost wax cast glass sculptural vessel by the British artist, Angela Jarman. Jarman is an artist with over 20 years experience in glass. Technical skill ...
Glass, Art Glass
Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Ruby with Brass Fittings
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Discover the epitome of elegance with this exquisite Murano glass box, meticulously crafted in Murano, Italy.
Brass
Antique French Art Deco, Ruby Glass Jewelry Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Art Deco Ruby Glass Jewel Box
Art Glass
Sold
H 3.94 in W 5.32 in D 3.35 in
Antique Bohemian Ruby Red Enameled Glass Jewelry Casket Box, 19th Century
Located in Rostock, MV
Fine jewelery casket box High quality ruby red glass and hinged bronze mounts Decorated all around with gilded enamel decoration Bohemia, 19th century.
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Ruby Bohemian Crystal Glass Jewel Casket Box
Located in Rostock, MV
Bohemian Jewel casket, with rectangular shape and hinged metal mounts, finely engraved all around with natural scenes, all four side panels have a continuous forest scene with a deer...
Crystal, Brass
Giant Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Ruby with Brass Fittings
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Discover the epitome of elegance with this exquisite Murano glass box, meticulously crafted in Murano, Italy.
Brass
Sold
H 3.15 in W 3.55 in D 2.56 in
Antique Ruby Bohemian Cut Glass Crystal Jewelry Casket Box, 19th Century
Located in Rostock, MV
Jewelry casket, with rectangular shape and hinged metal mounts, finely engraved all around with buildings and scrollwork, all four side panels have engrave work and inscriptions, the...
Bronze
Sold
H 4 in W 4.75 in D 3.5 in
Beautiful Hand-Painted Beveled Ruby Glass Crystal Ormolu Box Ormolu Fine Casket
Located in Roslyn, NY
Beautiful rich ruby glass crystal is delicately hand-painted with scroll and floral elements accented with gilt.
Bronze
Sold
H 4.75 in W 5.38 in D 3.5 in
Antique 19th Century Ruby Red Flashed Cut Glass Jewelry Trinket Box / Casket
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique (19th century) clear cut glass trinket jewelry box or casket with flashed ruby red glass and bronze mounts. 4 3/4 inches tall, 5 3/8 in wide and 3 1/2 in deep.
Cut Glass
Hand-Blown Murano Box in Ruby with Chrome Fittings XL
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand-Blown Murano Box in Ruby with Chrome Fittings is a radiant celebration of color, craftsmanship, and Italian elegance.
Chrome
19th Century Ruby Flash Casket
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Ruby Flash Casket. Beautiful shape and shade of red. See detailed pics. thnx
Glass
French Bronze Mounted Cut Crystal Box
By Baccarat
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This cased glass {ruby to clear} jewel box, or casket is deeply and elaborately cut.
Bronze
Antique Jewel Encrusted Gilt Bronze Dome Top Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Antique Jewel Encrusted Gilt Bronze Dome Top Box. Gilt bronze box is decorated enameled finish with and colored cabochon jewels in ruby red and blue glass.
Bronze
Antique Bohemian Enameled Glass Jewelry Casket Box, 19th Century
Located in Rostock, MV
Fine Bohemian Clear and Ruby Red Glass Casket Jewelry Box with Hinged Bronze Mounts Lid is Framed in Dore Bronze Generously Decorated all Around with Gilded Enamel and Hunting Scen...
Glass
Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Ruby with Brass Fittings
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Discover the epitome of elegance with this exquisite Murano glass box, meticulously crafted in Murano, Italy.
Brass
Giant Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Ruby with Brass Fittings
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Discover the epitome of elegance with this exquisite Murano glass box, meticulously crafted in Murano, Italy.
Brass
Italian Ruby Red Glass Jewelry Box With Sailboat Decoration
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Ruby Red Glass Jewelry Box With Cut Sailboat Decoration And Original Brass Hardware.
Brass
Art Deco Czech Ruby Cut to Clear Glass Jewelry Casket or Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
The top and bottom of the box are done with a ruby colored glass cased over clear glass which have been handcut to give the various designs on the box.
Metal
19th Century XL French Rub Red Glass Casket Box with Brass Mounts
Located in New York, NY
Excellent Antique 19th Century French Ruby Red Glass Casket Box with Brass Mounts. Some imperfections in glass.
Brass
Sold
H 3.75 in W 6.25 in D 3 in
19th C. Bohemian Ruby Cut-to-Clear Crystal Casket Starburst Lid , C. 1850-1875
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The box retains its original gilt bronze mounts and hinge, which frame the crystal panels and provide structural support while adding elegant contrast to the richly colored glass.
Bronze
19th Century Bohemian Glass Jewelry Box
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A stunning Bohemian ruby-colored glass jewelry box with functioning lock and key and brass fittings.
Glass
Sold
H 5.5 in W 9.4 in L 5.5 in
Bohemian Gilt Decorated Ruby Glass Caddy with Interior Caddies, circa 1850
Located in London, GB
Large rectangular Bohemian ruby red glass caddy, with foliate gilt decoration on each side and ormolu mounts, circa 1850. The interior with two original twin bottles and a central ja...
Glass
Sold
H 4.5 in W 13.25 in D 5 in
Very Large Exhibition Moser Table Box with Birds and Gold Ruby Glass, circa 1900
Located in Redding, CA
This fabulous table box by moser was produced as an exhibition piece showing off the techniques they were so famous for, raised enamels birds so colorful and rich raised paste gildin...
Bohemian Ruby Overlay Glass Scenic Casket Box 19C
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully decorated with five hand painted scenes of old German landmarks each titled. It has a hinged cover which is mounted with gilt metal around the rim, and opens via a keyhol...
Glass
$1,522
H 3.35 in W 5.12 in D 3.35 in
Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Smoked Grey Faceted Glass Box, Italy 1950
By Flavio Poli
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern Sommerso faceted Murano lidded box in grey and clear glass. Attributed to Flavio Poli, Italy, 1950s. Rectangular faceted box in grey glass submerged into clear gla...
Glass, Sommerso, Murano Glass, Cut Glass, Art Glass
French Dore Bronze Mounted Blue Opalescent and Dore Bronze Finial Covered Box
Located in New York, NY
A French dore bronze mounted blue opalescent and dore bronze finial covered box. This round form box is very unusual with a blue opalescent color and dore bronze mount. The top is fi...
Crystal, Bronze
$12,600
H 6.5 in Dm 16 in
Chinese Export Rose Medallion Canton Porcelain Punch Bowl w/ Multiple Cartooges
Located in New York, NY
A Chinese Export Rose Medallion Famille Rose canton porcelain punch bowl with multiple cartooge panels. The exterior of this gorgeous bowl is decorated with multiple panels which inc...
Porcelain
Portrait of Lady Caroline Price
By George Romney
Located in Miami, FL
DESCRIPTION: Perhaps the best Romney in private hands. If Vogue Magazine existed in the late 18th century, this image of Lady Caroline Price would be on one of its covers. The e...
Oil, Canvas
Fine Italian Porcelain Dinner Service, Verbano Laveno, 20th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
FINE ITALIAN PORCELAIN DINNER SERVICE, VERBANO LAVENO, 20TH CENTURY The Verbano Laveno dinner service, originating from the 20th century, boasts exquisite craftsmanship and timeless...
Porcelain
$1,495
H 4.5 in W 7 in D 4.25 in
Wonderful Cut Crystal Glass Sterling Swag Oval Casket Vanity Dresser Jewelry Box
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful cut crystal star bottom / glass beveled top sterling silver 925 swag oval casket vanity dresser jewelry box.
Crystal, Sterling Silver
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful German Meissen dinnerware service for twelve people with serving pieces. The dinnerware service is in great condition. Just exquisite & very rare to find a complete service...
Gold
$4,800
H 4.5 in W 7.25 in D 3.75 in
Large 19th Century French Dore Bronze Mounted Hand-Cut Prismic Crystal Box
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A Fantastic and Large 19th century French dore bronze mounted hand-cut prismic crystal box. The mount is hand-chased and hand-chiseled with the finest detail. The entire mount is des...
Crystal, Bronze
Antique French Pointed Cut Crystal Box with Bronze Mounts
Located in Toronto, ON
This antique pointed cut crystal and bronze box makes a statement in any space. An early 1900s French production, this piece transitions from modern to classic interiors seamlessly w...
Crystal, Bronze
Fabergé Style Bejewelled and Enamelled Gold Egg by Asprey
By Asprey International Limited, Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, GB
This exceptional, 18 carat gold Easter egg was crafted by the famous London-based royal jewellers, Asprey & Co. The piece was then retailed by Garrard & Co, who once worked i...
Gold
$2,200
H 2.5 in W 4.5 in D 2.75 in
Vintage Blue Opaline Scalloped Glass Box with Brass Mounts, France 20th C.
Located in South Salem, NY
An antique French opaline glass casket box in a striking lapis lazuli color. The polished glass is mounted with gold bronze hardware, adding elegance to the vibrant hue. The scallope...
Opaline Glass
Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
A work of extraordinary craftsmanship, this exquisite English vanity case is as much an item of luxury as it is of necessity. Known as a nécessaire de voyage, the case features a lux...
Velvet, Glass, Wood
$3,475
H 4.75 in W 7 in D 4.5 in
Modernist Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Smoked Bronze with Brass Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful modernist decorative box was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It features a v...
Murano Glass
$1,950
H 2.25 in W 4.13 in D 2.75 in
Fantastic 19th Century French Dore Bronze Mounted Black Crystal Hinged Box
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A Fantastic 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Dore Bronze Mounted Black Crystal Box. The box is composed of two sections of French black crystal which are mounted to a fabulous dor...
Crystal, Bronze
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu box
By Baccarat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An attractive and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu box. This beautiful rectangular Crystal box showcases lattice cut patterns and a reeded O...
Crystal, Ormolu
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.