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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 the lids outside and a hidden erotic motive on the inside of the lid.

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Antique Late 18th Century French Empire Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Wood, Paper

Figurative Diver Painting, Pool, French Art, Ambition n°30_Swan Scalabre
Figurative Diver Painting, Pool, French Art, Ambition n°30_Swan Scalabre

Figurative Diver Painting, Pool, French Art, Ambition n°30_Swan Scalabre

By Swan Scalabre

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Intimate in subject matter and size, Scalabre’s paintings are placed in wooden shadowbox frames that she affectionately calls “secret boxes.” Poetic and nostalgic, her work communica...

Category

2010s Romantic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil

Figurative, Horse Painting, Landscape, French Art, Western n°16 by Swan Scalabre
Figurative, Horse Painting, Landscape, French Art, Western n°16 by Swan Scalabre

Figurative, Horse Painting, Landscape, French Art, Western n°16 by Swan Scalabre

By Swan Scalabre

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Intimate in subject matter and size, Scalabre’s paintings are placed in wooden shadowbox frames that she affectionately calls “secret boxes.” Poetic and nostalgic, her work communica...

Category

2010s Romantic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil

Figurative, Horse Painting, Landscape, French Art, Western n°17 by Swan Scalabre
Figurative, Horse Painting, Landscape, French Art, Western n°17 by Swan Scalabre

Figurative, Horse Painting, Landscape, French Art, Western n°17 by Swan Scalabre

By Swan Scalabre

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Intimate in subject matter and size, Scalabre’s paintings are placed in wooden shadowbox frames that she affectionately calls “secret boxes.” Poetic and nostalgic, her work communica...

Category

2010s Romantic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil

Figurative, Horse Painting, Landscape, French Art, Western n°18 by Swan Scalabre
Figurative, Horse Painting, Landscape, French Art, Western n°18 by Swan Scalabre

Figurative, Horse Painting, Landscape, French Art, Western n°18 by Swan Scalabre

By Swan Scalabre

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Intimate in subject matter and size, Scalabre’s paintings are placed in wooden shadowbox frames that she affectionately calls “secret boxes.” Poetic and nostalgic, her work communica...

Category

2010s Romantic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil

Figurative, Horse Painting, Landscape, French Art, Western n°19 by Swan Scalabre
Figurative, Horse Painting, Landscape, French Art, Western n°19 by Swan Scalabre

Figurative, Horse Painting, Landscape, French Art, Western n°19 by Swan Scalabre

By Swan Scalabre

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Intimate in subject matter and size, Scalabre’s paintings are placed in wooden shadowbox frames that she affectionately calls “secret boxes.” Poetic and nostalgic, her work communica...

Category

2010s Romantic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil

Figurative Woman Diver, Pool, French Art, Ambition n°27_Swan Scalabre
Figurative Woman Diver, Pool, French Art, Ambition n°27_Swan Scalabre

Figurative Woman Diver, Pool, French Art, Ambition n°27_Swan Scalabre

By Swan Scalabre

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Intimate in subject matter and size, Scalabre’s paintings are placed in wooden shadowbox frames that she affectionately calls “secret boxes.” Poetic and nostalgic, her work communica...

Category

2010s Romantic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Wood, Oil

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 piece, circa 1890 comes from Germany and features a finely carved work with some sec...

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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

Victorian (silver plated) sword watch holder with pink gold accents married to a Victorian etched sterling box with rose gold crossed sword motifs. Perfect label accessory for any ja...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Artisan Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

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

The upper part has two pull out necklace bars and 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

The upper part has two pull out necklace bars and two folding ones, adjustable mirror and secret compartment. Travel box, safety deposit box size.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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

Interior with shelf and candle box, complete with secret drawers. Standing on bun feet.

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Antique Mid-19th Century German Baroque Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak, Walnut

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

The rectangular cavetto moulded cornice above two astragal glazed doors, the base with a moulded top above two long false drawer fronts forming a deep secretaire drawer fitted with a...

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Brass

"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

The upper part has two pull-out necklace bars and 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

Mahogany

Italian Hand Crafted Lombardy Cabinet on Stand Center Mirror and Etching Details
Italian Hand Crafted Lombardy Cabinet on Stand Center Mirror and Etching Details

Italian Hand Crafted Lombardy Cabinet on Stand Center Mirror and Etching Details

Located in Los Angeles, CA

From the top on either side are two secret, with hidden release, boxes for valuables, The center piece, with a key reveals another box for storage and a framed and beveled mirror.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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, England

Lovely iron strapping, handles and hinges. Internal candle box and secret compartment Would look great in the right location!

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

Lined in faux suede, the jewelry box consists of three main drawers and, in Linley signature style, there is a secret drawer hidden within the box which demonstrates the excellenc...

Category

2010s British Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Maple

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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.