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18th Century Snuff Box With Secret Erotic Motive
18th Century Snuff Box With Secret Erotic Motive

18th Century Snuff Box With Secret Erotic Motive

Located in Copenhagen, K

Very funny little snuff box with a text about Etimologie; the true learning or real learning, on

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Empire Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Wood, Paper

Restored Cubistic Writing Desk, Oak, Walnut, Revived Polish, Czech, 1910s
Restored Cubistic Writing Desk, Oak, Walnut, Revived Polish, Czech, 1910s

Restored Cubistic Writing Desk, Oak, Walnut, Revived Polish, Czech, 1910s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

of the 20th century. There are two secret boxes on the back of the desk. It has been re-polished

Category

Vintage 1910s Czech Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Lacquer, Oak

Antique Germany Chip Hand Carved House Catchall Box Tramp Folk Art 1880s
Antique Germany Chip Hand Carved House Catchall Box Tramp Folk Art 1880s

Antique Germany Chip Hand Carved House Catchall Box Tramp Folk Art 1880s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A petite German late 19th century Tramp Folk Art Secret Chamber Cabinet Box. This petite Folk Art

Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Custom Sterling and Gold Scabre Assemblage Brooch, Studio VL
Custom Sterling and Gold Scabre Assemblage Brooch, Studio VL

Custom Sterling and Gold Scabre Assemblage Brooch, Studio VL

By Leslie Chin x Studio VL

Located in New York, NY

sword motifs. Perfect label accessory for any jacket, with a hidden box for secret benefits. Composed of

Category

Vintage 1980s American Artisan Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Antique English George III Gillows Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase Cabinet
Antique English George III Gillows Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase Cabinet

Antique English George III Gillows Mahogany Secretaire Bookcase Cabinet

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Glasgow, GB

sliding writing surface concealing a deep well flanked by six lidded boxes and further secret compartment

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Mid 19th century profusely inlaid continental walnut dome coffer
Mid 19th century profusely inlaid continental walnut dome coffer

Mid 19th century profusely inlaid continental walnut dome coffer

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

fitted oak interior.  Interior with shelf and candle box, complete with secret drawers. Standing on bun

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century German Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Il Grande Scrigno Armoire in Birdseye Maple
Il Grande Scrigno Armoire in Birdseye Maple

Il Grande Scrigno Armoire in Birdseye Maple

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

two folding ones, adjustable mirror and secret compartment.Travel box, safety deposit box size.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Il Grande Scrigno Shiny Black Armoire
Il Grande Scrigno Shiny Black Armoire

Il Grande Scrigno Shiny Black Armoire

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

out necklace bars and two folding ones, adjustable mirror and secret compartment. Travel box, safety

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

"Il Grande Scrigno" Jewelry Armoire in Elm Briar & Mahogany
"Il Grande Scrigno" Jewelry Armoire in Elm Briar & Mahogany

"Il Grande Scrigno" Jewelry Armoire in Elm Briar & Mahogany

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

locks. The upper part has two pull-out necklace bars and two folding ones, adjustable mirror and secret

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 18th Century Indian Oriental Hardwood Coffer Chest
Antique 18th Century Indian Oriental Hardwood Coffer Chest

Antique 18th Century Indian Oriental Hardwood Coffer Chest

Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

charm. Lovely iron strapping, handles and hinges. Internal candle box and secret compartment

Category

Antique 18th Century Indian Blanket Chests

Materials

Hardwood

Highclere Castle Jewellery Box
Highclere Castle Jewellery Box

Highclere Castle Jewellery Box

By LINLEY London

Located in London, GB

three main drawers and, in Linley signature style, there is a secret drawer hidden within the box which

Category

2010s British Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Maple

Christian Dior secret box pendant
Christian Dior secret box pendant

Christian Dior secret box pendant

By Christian Dior

Located in BÈGLES, FR

an extremely remarkable quality. It opens and closes like a secret box. drag, or pictures or a lock

Category

Vintage 1980s More Necklaces

Materials

Gold Plate

Victorian 14k gold secret box floral ring, antique locket ring
Victorian 14k gold secret box floral ring, antique locket ring

Victorian 14k gold secret box floral ring, antique locket ring

Located in Versailles, FR

For sale a lovely 14K gold secret box ring all in its original condition. The ring features a

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

14k Gold

Faux Book Form Secret Storage Box
Faux Book Form Secret Storage Box

Faux Book Form Secret Storage Box

By Maitland Smith

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A charming and very necessary lidded storage box of faux book form. The dark pink / mauve and cream

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Resin

Rosewood Box with Removable Tray and Secret Compartment
Rosewood Box with Removable Tray and Secret Compartment

Rosewood Box with Removable Tray and Secret Compartment

By Alfred Klitgaard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Brazilian rosewood box with a silver-plated hinge and an inlaid enamel quadrant-motif to the lid

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Boxes

17th Century German Burl Walnut Box, with Secret Compartment
17th Century German Burl Walnut Box, with Secret Compartment

17th Century German Burl Walnut Box, with Secret Compartment

Located in Maastricht, NL

Antique German burl walnut box with secret compartment. Inside original print paper, red with

Category

Antique Mid-17th Century German Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Iron

LINE VAUTRIN "My Soul Has its Secret", gilded bronze box
LINE VAUTRIN "My Soul Has its Secret", gilded bronze box

LINE VAUTRIN "My Soul Has its Secret", gilded bronze box

By Line Vautrin

Located in Summerland, CA

A box inscribed with a Felix Arvers poem. Signed Line Vautrin. Certificate of Authencity by

Category

Vintage 1940s French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Secret Pen Display Box. Macassar Ebony and Shagreen. Fitted red leather interior
Secret Pen Display Box. Macassar Ebony and Shagreen. Fitted red leather interior

Secret Pen Display Box. Macassar Ebony and Shagreen. Fitted red leather interior

By Boucher & Co

Located in Queensland, AU

Secret Pen Box “There’s something deep inside my psyche that is fascinated with secret compartments

Category

2010s Australian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Nickel

Box "Le Secret" in Bronze with Dark Green Patina and Gilted Patina
Box "Le Secret" in Bronze with Dark Green Patina and Gilted Patina

Box "Le Secret" in Bronze with Dark Green Patina and Gilted Patina

By Joy de Rohan Chabot

Located in Paris, FR

Bronze box with a dark green patina. Gilded patina inside. Joy de Rohan Chabot, chooses the secret

Category

2010s French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

English Victorian "Lovers Box" Lacquered Decoupaged Papier Mâché
English Victorian "Lovers Box" Lacquered Decoupaged Papier Mâché

English Victorian "Lovers Box" Lacquered Decoupaged Papier Mâché

Located in Antwerp, BE

and were often sent as a secret, coded message to a suitor or secret admirer. This small box would be

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

English Victorian "Lovers Box" Lacquered Decoupaged Papier Mâché
English Victorian "Lovers Box" Lacquered Decoupaged Papier Mâché

English Victorian "Lovers Box" Lacquered Decoupaged Papier Mâché

Located in Antwerp, BE

and were often sent as a secret, coded message to a suitor or secret admirer. This small box would be

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Painted wood collectible box with lid from France
Painted wood collectible box with lid from France

Painted wood collectible box with lid from France

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Boite peinte, top-shaped or box with its secret lid and its base, a flower is painted on the front

Category

Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Milky White Opaline Bohemian Box. France 1850-1920
Late 19th Century Milky White Opaline Bohemian Box. France 1850-1920

Late 19th Century Milky White Opaline Bohemian Box. France 1850-1920

Located in Queens Village, NY

avoid the treasure hunters. Emily learned that the old box held the secret to locating the last prize

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Gold Plate, Enamel, Gold Leaf

Outstanding French Gilt Bronze Table Jewellery Casket C.1850
Outstanding French Gilt Bronze Table Jewellery Casket C.1850

Outstanding French Gilt Bronze Table Jewellery Casket C.1850

Located in Applyby Magna, Staffordshire

top a secret hinged box, Baroque style lower box with hinged lid, secret drawer with articulated

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Baroque Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Bolt Squared Necklace, Blackened Silver and 18K Yellow Gold, Intaille

Bolt Squared Necklace, Blackened Silver and 18K Yellow Gold, Intaille

Located in PARIS, FR

, symbolising love and destiny. The pendant, designed as a mini secret box, contains a diamond. The antique

Category

2010s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold

Vintage Dior Pendant or Brooch by Galliano
Vintage Dior Pendant or Brooch by Galliano

Vintage Dior Pendant or Brooch by Galliano

By John Galliano

Located in BÈGLES, FR

designed by John Galliano, it is a brooch but also a secret box (see the photos. This Brooch has everything

Category

Vintage 1980s Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique Greek Key Calamander Brass Writing Box with SECRET compartment.
Antique Greek Key Calamander Brass Writing Box with SECRET compartment.

Antique Greek Key Calamander Brass Writing Box with SECRET compartment.

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Antique Calamander writing box with beautiful brass Greek key edging and ornate engraved initial

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Antique Writing Box with secret compartment by Hausburg, 19th Century
Antique Writing Box with secret compartment by Hausburg, 19th Century

Antique Writing Box with secret compartment by Hausburg, 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Antique brass bound mahogany writing box with double brass stringing, flush carry handles and

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Silver Kids Toy Box in Wood with Silver Finish by Circu Magical Furniture
Silver Kids Toy Box in Wood with Silver Finish by Circu Magical Furniture

Silver Kids Toy Box in Wood with Silver Finish by Circu Magical Furniture

By Circu

Located in New York, NY

shape. This toy box is a useful storage solution for kids’ precious toys and secret treats. This

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Silver Plate, Silver Leaf

Matsuzaki Pear-shaped Ruby Diamond Locket Pill Box Gold Pendant Beads Necklace
Matsuzaki Pear-shaped Ruby Diamond Locket Pill Box Gold Pendant Beads Necklace

Matsuzaki Pear-shaped Ruby Diamond Locket Pill Box Gold Pendant Beads Necklace

By Tsutomu Matsuzaki

Located in Tokyo, JP

# : 2H9310KR To feel something you treasure or to keep something important on your decollete secretly, this

Category

2010s Japanese Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Desierto Sidetable Set, Walnut, Design by Juskani Alonso
Desierto Sidetable Set, Walnut, Design by Juskani Alonso

Desierto Sidetable Set, Walnut, Design by Juskani Alonso

By Juskani Alonso

Located in Mexico City, MX

distinctive aesthetic that evocates a timeless atmosphere. The added functionality of the secret power box in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Boris 80 Tropical Hardwood Night Stand, Contemporary Mexican Design
Boris 80 Tropical Hardwood Night Stand, Contemporary Mexican Design

Boris 80 Tropical Hardwood Night Stand, Contemporary Mexican Design

By Juskani Alonso

Located in Mexico City, MX

distinctive aesthetic that evocates a timeless atmosphere. The added functionality of the secret power box in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Night Stands

Materials

Wood

Boris 80 Walnut Night Stand, Contemporary Mexican Design by Juskani Alonso
Boris 80 Walnut Night Stand, Contemporary Mexican Design by Juskani Alonso

Boris 80 Walnut Night Stand, Contemporary Mexican Design by Juskani Alonso

By Juskani Alonso

Located in Mexico City, MX

distinctive aesthetic that evocates a timeless atmosphere. The added functionality of the secret power box in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

Boris 60 Tropical Wood Night Stand, Contemporary Mexican Design
Boris 60 Tropical Wood Night Stand, Contemporary Mexican Design

Boris 60 Tropical Wood Night Stand, Contemporary Mexican Design

By Juskani Alonso

Located in Mexico City, MX

distinctive aesthetic that evocates a timeless atmosphere. The added functionality of the secret power box in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Night Stands

Materials

Wood

Boris 60 Walnut Night Stand, Contemporary Mexican Design
Boris 60 Walnut Night Stand, Contemporary Mexican Design

Boris 60 Walnut Night Stand, Contemporary Mexican Design

By Juskani Alonso

Located in Mexico City, MX

distinctive aesthetic that evocates a timeless atmosphere. The added functionality of the secret power box in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

Matsuzaki Pear-shaped Emerald Diamond Locket Pillbox Gold Pendant Beads Necklace
Matsuzaki Pear-shaped Emerald Diamond Locket Pillbox Gold Pendant Beads Necklace

Matsuzaki Pear-shaped Emerald Diamond Locket Pillbox Gold Pendant Beads Necklace

By Tsutomu Matsuzaki

Located in Tokyo, JP

or to keep something important on your decollete secretly, this small Pill Box pendant necklace would

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Mid-19th Century Mahogany Travelling Apothecary Cabinet
Mid-19th Century Mahogany Travelling Apothecary Cabinet

Mid-19th Century Mahogany Travelling Apothecary Cabinet

Located in Suffolk, GB

box is a secret sliding compartment opening to reveal four larger bottles, also with paper labels

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

1790-French Empire Writing Desk Secretaire Gilt Ormolu-manner Thomire/Desmalter
1790-French Empire Writing Desk Secretaire Gilt Ormolu-manner Thomire/Desmalter

1790-French Empire Writing Desk Secretaire Gilt Ormolu-manner Thomire/Desmalter

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

in a gilt tooled bordered green leather. A Secretly Hidden locked box, with provided key, is poised

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Desks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

20th century French Books Secret Box, 1950s
20th century French Books Secret Box, 1950s

20th century French Books Secret Box, 1950s

Located in LEGNY, FR

Original item! Secret box in the shape of books from the 1950s. The box opens to store several

Category

Vintage 1950s French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Petite Goatskin Embellished Wood Trinket Secret Box Mexico City, 1960s
Petite Goatskin Embellished Wood Trinket Secret Box Mexico City, 1960s

Petite Goatskin Embellished Wood Trinket Secret Box Mexico City, 1960s

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Petite goatskin embellished wood trinket secret box Mexico City 1960s Size: 2 tall x 4 x 4 inches

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Faux Leather Bounded Books Secret Box End Table
Faux Leather Bounded Books Secret Box End Table

Faux Leather Bounded Books Secret Box End Table

Located in Astoria, NY

Faux leather bounded books secret box, group of four large brown books with red detailing to spine

Category

Late 20th Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Goossens Paris Boucle Cocktail Secret Box Necklace
Goossens Paris Boucle Cocktail Secret Box Necklace

Goossens Paris Boucle Cocktail Secret Box Necklace

By Goossens Paris

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

New at the House of Goossens. Necklace with medallion and secret box, mounted on a sautoir chain

Category

2010s French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Goossens Paris Boucle Cocktail Secret Box Necklace
Goossens Paris Boucle Cocktail Secret Box Necklace

Goossens Paris Boucle Cocktail Secret Box Necklace

By Goossens Paris

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

New at the House of Goossens. Necklace with medallion and secret box, mounted on a sautoir chain

Category

2010s French Modern Pendant Necklaces

Goossens Paris Boucle Cocktail Secret Box Necklace
Goossens Paris Boucle Cocktail Secret Box Necklace

Goossens Paris Boucle Cocktail Secret Box Necklace

By Goossens Paris

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

New at the House of Goossens. Necklace with medallion and secret box, mounted on a sautoir chain

Category

2010s French Modern Pendant Necklaces

17th Century William and Mary Kingwood Coffre Fort Box Concealing Three Secrets
17th Century William and Mary Kingwood Coffre Fort Box Concealing Three Secrets

17th Century William and Mary Kingwood Coffre Fort Box Concealing Three Secrets

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

lined in rosewood. To access the secret boxes you must first remove the drawers. You can then slide out

Category

Antique 17th Century British William and Mary Decorative Boxes

Materials

Kingwood, Oak

Important 17th Century Charles II Burr Walnut Coffre Fort Strong Box, Circa 1675
Important 17th Century Charles II Burr Walnut Coffre Fort Strong Box, Circa 1675

Important 17th Century Charles II Burr Walnut Coffre Fort Strong Box, Circa 1675

By Gerrit Jensen

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

fiddleback walnut retaining what appears to be the original silk pulls. To access the secret boxes you must

Category

Antique 17th Century British Charles II Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut, Burl

English Writing Box with Secret Compartment
English Writing Box with Secret Compartment

English Writing Box with Secret Compartment

Located in Austin, TX

An English writing slope (Captain's box) of brass-bound mahogany, featuring a two-section hinged

Category

Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Materials

Brass

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Secret Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of secret boxes is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique secret boxes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. Find 24 antique and vintage secret boxes at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Secret boxes have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of secret boxes to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Modern, Regency and Folk Art secret boxes are of considerable interest. Fratelli Lisi, Egle Mieliauskiene and Pierluigi Ghianda each produced beautiful secret boxes that are worth considering.

How Much are Secret Boxes?

Prices for secret boxes start at $175 and top out at $10,900 with the average selling for $1,450.