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Secret Compartment Boxes

Original Antique Belgium Spa Sewing Box with Secret Compartment
Located in Northampton, GB
spa at lo fontaine du pouhon. Beneath the lid is a secret compartment which can be accessed by
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Antique Late 18th Century Belgian George III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sycamore

Victorian Coromandel Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg with Secret Compartment
By F.L. Hausburg
Located in Northampton, GB
mother of pearl handles. The top half of the writing box contains a secret compartment which can be
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Antique Mid-19th Century British High Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
Located in Savannah, GA
surface, a leather portfolio and an interior secret compartment containing two drawers (see last image
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Antique Early 1800s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Writing Box by G.H. Radcliffe Multiple Secret Compartment
Located in Northampton, GB
Late 19th Century Writing Box with two Secret compartments From our Writing Box collection, we
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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

A large 19th century Japanese lacquer writing box with a secret compartment
Located in Central England, GB
This remarkable and highly decorative Japanese export large writing box is a rare high quality
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Georgian Satinwood Tea Chest with Secret Compartments
Located in Northampton, GB
accessed by sliding the pagoda lid across, to access the secret compartments the Tea Caddies must be turned
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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Tea Caddies

Materials

Silver

Humidor with Secret Compartment by Glynn Lockett
By Glyn Lockett
Located in Bagshot, GB
paraphernalia including a gilt metal razor blade, small oval box, straw, and spoon and mirrored panel. Just
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21st Century and Contemporary European Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Metal, Silver

Humidor with Secret Compartment by Glynn Lockett
Humidor with Secret Compartment by Glynn Lockett
$12,017
H 6.7 in W 11.23 in D 9.06 in
Secret Watch Jewellery and Pen Display Box. Macassar Ebony leather and Shagreen.
By Boucher & Co
Located in Queensland, AU
like discovering where we have placed secret compartments within our pieces. This box has been made
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2010s Australian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Nickel

Secret Watch Jewellery and Pen Display Box. Macassar Ebony leather and Shagreen.
Secret Watch Jewellery and Pen Display Box. Macassar Ebony leather and Shagreen.
$34,560 Sale Price
20% Off
H 15.16 in W 14.57 in D 14.18 in
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
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2010s Australian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Nickel

Antique English Coromandel Writing Box by Fisher
By Fisher Brothers, Joseph Bramah
Located in Northampton, GB
Harlequin Pop Up Secret Compartment From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique English Coromandel Writing Box by Fisher
Antique English Coromandel Writing Box by Fisher
$4,806
H 5.91 in W 18.12 in D 10.44 in
Antique Rosewood Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg
By F.L. Hausburg
Located in Northampton, GB
box contains a secret compartment which can be accessed by pulling the centre partition between the
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Wood, Satinwood

Antique Rosewood Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg
Antique Rosewood Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg
$6,008
H 6.11 in W 15.75 in D 10.04 in
Antique English Mother of Pearl & Rosewood Writing Box Hausburg
By F.L. Hausburg
Located in Northampton, GB
spring loaded false wall in front of the three secret drawer compartments. The Writing Box dates to the
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Captains Campaign Military Writing Box Compendium
Located in Northampton, GB
Multiple Secret Compartments From our Writing Boxes collection, we are delighted to introduce
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Antique Early 1800s English Campaign Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Captains Campaign Military Writing Box Compendium
Captains Campaign Military Writing Box Compendium
$10,147
H 7.88 in W 19.69 in D 11.82 in
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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Il Grande Scrigno Armoire in Birdseye Maple
Il Grande Scrigno Armoire in Birdseye Maple
$22,500 / item
H 49.61 in W 22.52 in D 15.63 in
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
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Il Grande Scrigno Shiny Black Armoire
Il Grande Scrigno Shiny Black Armoire
$28,500 / item
H 50.48 in W 22.52 in D 15.63 in
Amboyna and Sycamore Pyramid Chest of Drawers. 21st Century
By Boucher & Co
Located in Queensland, AU
and skill. Just like discovering where we have placed secret compartments within our pieces. This box
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2010s Australian Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Nickel

Amboyna and Sycamore Pyramid Chest of Drawers. 21st Century
Amboyna and Sycamore Pyramid Chest of Drawers. 21st Century
$34,875 Sale Price
25% Off
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Red Shagreen and Ebony Pyramid Chest of Drawers. 21st Century
By Boucher & Co
Located in Queensland, AU
skill. Just like discovering where we have placed secret compartments within our pieces. This box has
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2010s Australian Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Nickel

"Il Grande Scrigno" Jewelry Armoire in Elm Briar & Mahogany
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
compartment. Travel box, safety deposit box size. Made in Florence, Italy since 1949. VAT will be applicable
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mahogany

"Il Grande Scrigno" Jewelry Armoire in Elm Briar & Mahogany
"Il Grande Scrigno" Jewelry Armoire in Elm Briar & Mahogany
$17,580 / item
H 50.48 in W 22.52 in D 15.63 in
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
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Antique 18th Century Indian Blanket Chests

Materials

Hardwood

Antique 18th Century Indian Oriental Hardwood Coffer Chest
Antique 18th Century Indian Oriental Hardwood Coffer Chest
$929 Sale Price
30% Off
H 27.56 in W 38.59 in D 21.26 in

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Rosewood Box with Removable Tray and Secret Compartment
By Alfred Klitgaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, complete with two decks of vintage Swedish playing cards. When inserted, there is a secret compartment
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Vintage 1950s Danish Boxes

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
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Antique Mid-17th Century German Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Greek Key Calamander Brass Writing Box with SECRET compartment.
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
be lifted to reveal more storage space, and a secret compartment. Removing the right hand inkwell and
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

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
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian More Desk Accessories

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Brass

English Writing Box with Secret Compartment
Located in Austin, TX
. Special feature - a secret compartment with three small hidden drawers, pop-out panel with activator near
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Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Materials

Brass

English Writing Box with Secret Compartment
English Writing Box with Secret Compartment
H 7.5 in W 19.75 in D 10.5 in
Antique French Leather Secret Compartment Books Box
Located in Dallas, TX
This secret compartment books box is made from four 18th century books that have been stacked on
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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Paper

Georgian Kingwood Writing Box by David Edwards with Secret Compartment
By David Edwards
Located in Northampton, GB
Hidden Secret Compartment From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Georgian
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

English Regency Walnut Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
Located in Savannah, GA
spring loaded compartment inside -see last two images. The secret compartment has two drawers. Side
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Antique Early 1800s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique English Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Box with Secret Compartment
Located in Northampton, GB
Contains a Secret Compartment and Candle Sconces From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased
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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
Located in Savannah, GA
secret compartment inside hiding two small drawers*see last image. Initials on brass plaque on lid LPB.
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Antique 1810s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Burr Walnut Writing Box by Betjemann with Rare Secret Compartment
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
Retailed by Charles Henry, Manchester From our Writing Box collection, we are delighted to offer
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Japanese Merchant's Chest (Zenibako) With a Secret Compartment
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Japanese merchant's chest (Zenibako) with a secret compartment and removable lid.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Boxes

17th Century William and Mary Rosewood Coffre Fort on Stand, Secret Compartments
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
slide out the left and right verticle pieces which reveal oak boxes on each side and you will note a
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Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Vintage Boho Wood Love Letter Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
with a secret compartment in the lid. This box had a secret love letter from 1940 hidden beneath the
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Antique Late 19th Century American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Vintage Boho Wood Love Letter Box
Vintage Boho Wood Love Letter Box
H 6.75 in W 11.25 in D 8.25 in
Antique Victorian Writing Box Friedrich Ludwig Hausburg
By F.L. Hausburg
Located in Northampton, GB
With a Secret Compartment From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Victorian
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Victorian Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartment
Located in Northampton, GB
. The Writing Box features a secret compartment with hidden push button access (see photos). The secret
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

17th C. William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, c. 1690
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
divided by a secret compartment. Two further secret compartments and boxes are discreetly hidden above
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Antique 17th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Kingwood, Oak

17th C. Diminutive William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, C. 1690.
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
compartment. The box appears decorative, but it was also very difficult to break open or steal. It has a
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Antique 17th Century European William and Mary Decorative Boxes

Materials

Kingwood

17th C. Diminutive William and Mary Kingwood Strongbox or Coffre Fort, C. 1690
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
compartment. The box appears decorative, but it was also very difficult to break open or steal. It has a
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Antique 17th Century European William and Mary Decorative Boxes

Materials

Kingwood

Painted Trunk
Located in Baltimore, MD
candle box with secret compartment.
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Antique 19th Century Hungarian Blanket Chests

Painted Trunk
Painted Trunk
H 22 in W 46 in D 22 in
Mule Chest
Located in Baltimore, MD
lifts on original strap hinges to reveal trunk space including lidded candle box and secret compartment
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Antique 19th Century Hungarian Blanket Chests

Materials

Pine

Mule Chest
Mule Chest
H 39 in W 48 in D 27 in
Mexican Inlay Folk Art Box with Secret Compartment
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mexican Folk Art Box with secret compartment, stash box or 420! a wonderful Inlay box - top slides
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20th Century Mexican Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

English Regency Walnut Traveling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
Located in Savannah, GA
hardware, including lock and key. Other features include tooled leather insert and a secret spring loaded
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Antique 1810s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk with Secret Compartment, on Stand
Located in Savannah, GA
include a brass plate at center top, a leather portfolio and an interior secret compartment containing two
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Antique 1810s English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique English Regency Rosewood Writing Box David Edwards
By David Edwards
Located in Northampton, GB
Hidden Secret Compartment From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Regency
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Rosewood and Satinwood Book Box with Secret Compartments
Located in Nantucket, MA
An exotic wooden box made to look like a book to hide valuables. It is made of rosewood and
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Early 20th Century Campaign Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Satinwood

Antique Victorian Silver Plate Travelling Dressing Case, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
. There are two full width jewelry drawers and a concealed compartment that opens with a secret catch and
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Peter Løvig Nielsen Teak Desk, Denmark, 1970s
By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Dansk
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage midcentury Danish Modern teak writing table with secret compartment designed by Peter Lovig
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case (1902)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
secret compartment, creating a trick box, are rare to the marking and becoming increasingly difficult to
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

19th Century Rosewood Writing Box with Secret Compartment
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century rosewood writing box with secret compartment, brass and ebony string inlay with key
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Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

An 18th Century Chinoiserie Jewellery Box with Secret Compartment
Located in Kent, GB
, is dark red lacquer. At the back of the slide-out drawer there is a secret compartment.  
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Antique 1760s Chinese Chinoiserie Jewelry Boxes

Unique Lap Desk with Secret Compartments
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique Lap Desk with Secret Compartments Disclaimer: Please contact us in advance if you would
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Antique 19th Century Jewelry Boxes

Anglo-Indian Satinwood and Ebony Cash Box with Secret Drawers
Located in Richmond, CA
handles. The inside is made of satinwood and ebony with many secret compartments and drawers. Many more
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Antique 19th Century Indian Boxes

Materials

Satinwood, Ebony

Rosewood Writing Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
the lecturn which is on the right handise of the boxes interior. Secret Compartment.! After
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Antique 19th Century British Boxes

Rosewood Writing Box
Rosewood Writing Box
H 8 in W 18 in D 11 in
Military Writing Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Mahogany brass bound Campaign writing box with secret compartments and drawers, it has flush
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Antique 19th Century British Boxes

Military Writing Box
Military Writing Box
H 8.5 in W 21 in D 10.5 in
Georgian Irish Writing Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
surface when removed gives you access to the secret compartment. Whilst the box is in the open position
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Antique 19th Century British Boxes

Materials

Brass, Steel

Georgian Irish Writing Box
Georgian Irish Writing Box
H 7 in W 22 in D 11 in
Parkins & Gotto Silver Vanity Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
travelling mirror and secret letter compartment. This wonderful box retailed by Parkins & Gotto has a
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Antique 19th Century British Boxes

Materials

Brass, Silver

Writing Box By Wells And Lambe
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
the very secret intriguing compartment: The writing box tray has to be removed and where the tray sits
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Antique 19th Century British Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Writing Box By Wells And Lambe
Writing Box By Wells And Lambe
H 6 in W 16.5 in D 10.5 in
Mid-19th Century Colonial Brass Inlaid Hardwood Fitted Box
Located in London, west Sussex
twin brass handles, and when opened, reveals a lovely interior with many compartments and secret
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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Burr Walnut and Coromandel Jewellery Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
compartment. This jewellery box comes with a fully working lock and tasselled key. Shipping Cost
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Antique 19th Century British Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Antique Brass Bound David Edwards Writing Box with Secret Compartment
By David Edwards
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
complex mechanisms for secret compartments. He was bought out by Asprey in 1859 and had two royal warrants
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Antique 19th Century British George IV More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Antique Mahogany Writing Box has secret compartments Early 19th Century
By David Edwards
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
. Inventor & Maker of the Patent Ink Stand.". The fabulous writing box contains a secret compartment with
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Antique 19th Century British George IV More Desk Accessories

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Brass

Antique Brass Bound Writing Box with TOP SECRET compartments & Document drawer.
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
three secret drawers. On the right hand edge of the box is a removable brass pin, once removed this
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Very Rare Writing Display with Date Display, England, circa 1880-1890
Located in Muenster, NRW
pigeonholes Ink kegs Secret compartments and separate small box for stamps French shellac hand polish
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Antique 1880s Great Britain (UK) Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Antique Mahogany Writing Box Brass Leather Secret Compartment, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
compartment. This will cause a false wall to spring forward revealing the secret drawers. This writing box
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Coromandel Brass Bound Velvet Lined Jewelry Box, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
jewelry box interior features a ruched velvet backed lid which houses a removable mirror and a secret
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Bound Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartments
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
vacant brass initial plate on the top and matching lock escutcheon, contains two secret compartments one
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Antique Coromandel Writing Box with Secret Compartments 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
initial plate. This fabulous writing box has two secret compartments, one hiding three small drawers and
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Antique 19th Century British More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

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Mid 18th Century Floral Painted Blanket Chest
Located in Vo', Veneto
Tyrolean painted chest H. 81 – W. 147 – P. 69 Ancient Tyrolean chest, entirely built in fir wood. The surface has been decorated with a dark brown background color, semi-covering, ...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Austrian Folk Art Blanket Chests

Materials

Fir

Mid 18th Century Floral Painted Blanket Chest
Mid 18th Century Floral Painted Blanket Chest
$4,001
H 27.17 in W 57.09 in D 31.89 in
Nineteenth Century Italian Bronze of Seated Hermes
Located in London, GB
Nineteenth century Italian bronze model of Seated Hermes, stamped 'GIORGIO SOMMER FOUNDRY, NAPLES', set on marble plinth base. Dimensions: 44cm (17¼") High, 42cm (16½") Wide, Base 2...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Nineteenth Century Italian Bronze of Seated Hermes
Nineteenth Century Italian Bronze of Seated Hermes
$6,422
H 17.33 in W 16.54 in D 10.44 in
Sideboard in Carved Oak, Spain, 1940s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Severe yet elegant, this Spanish buffet from the 1950s asserts a bold, architectural presence—its façade carved in a rhythmic grid of relief panels, each block subtly irregular, like...
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Vintage 1940s Spanish Spanish Colonial Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Sideboard in Carved Oak, Spain, 1940s
Sideboard in Carved Oak, Spain, 1940s
$6,360
H 29.34 in W 58.67 in D 15.36 in
20th Century Dutch Writing Cabinet, 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Dutch writing cabinet hand built by a master craftsman, circa 1960s featuring ornate inlay work and numerous drawers and compartments. Very impressive piece and great quality.
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Louis XVI Cabinets

Materials

Wood

20th Century Dutch Writing Cabinet, 1960s
20th Century Dutch Writing Cabinet, 1960s
$3,060 Sale Price
20% Off
H 85.44 in W 44.89 in D 20.87 in
Lotus Series Flora Gouda Table Lamp, 1977, New Liberty London Shade
By Liberty of London, Flora Gouda
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Exquisitely handcrafted by Amitābha Studio in Amsterdam from a rare vintage Flora Gouda vase produced during the short-lived Lotus series in 1977, Lotus is a one-of-a-kind table lamp...
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Arts and Crafts Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Lotus Series Flora Gouda Table Lamp, 1977, New Liberty London Shade
Lotus Series Flora Gouda Table Lamp, 1977, New Liberty London Shade
$1,026 Sale Price
20% Off
H 16.93 in Dm 11.03 in
Swedish Designer, Sofa, Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded bamboo, rattan and floral-printed fabric sofa or settee designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Vintage Josef Frank fabric in fair condition, staining and wear present....
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

CAMPARI SODA 1968 Italian Beverage Alcohol Advertising Poster, FRANZ MARANGOLO
Located in Bath, Somerset
We love the wonderful pop art design by Franz Marangolo that features on this supersized vintage Italian advertising poster Campari Soda. Founded in Milan in 1860 by Gaspare Campar...
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20th Century Italian Posters

Materials

Linen, Paper

Pair Of Regency Mahogany Shell Back Hall Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
With scallop shell form carved backs with spiral shell carved splat and wood seat and circular tapered legs.
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair Of Regency Mahogany Shell Back Hall Chairs
Pair Of Regency Mahogany Shell Back Hall Chairs
$4,850 / set
H 33 in W 14.75 in D 17.75 in
Henning Kjaernulf-Style Oak Trestle Dining Table
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Duxbury, MA
Henning Kjaernulf-Style Oak Trestle Dining Table Scandinavian, c. 1970's.
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Vintage 1970s Danish Other Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Henning Kjaernulf-Style Oak Trestle Dining Table
Henning Kjaernulf-Style Oak Trestle Dining Table
$4,000
H 27 in W 70.75 in D 37.75 in
Italian Neoclassical Painted & Gilt Foliage Medallion Fluted Day Bed, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian Neoclassical painted and gilt wood red lacquered day bed with fluted serpentine headboards, flanking foliage medallions, reeded posts, foliage skirts, and resting on fluted r...
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Antique 1780s Italian Neoclassical Daybeds

Materials

Gold Leaf

Petite Armoire in Carved Pine, Spain, 19th Century
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Solemn and ceremonial, this petite armoire stands like a devotional column—its oak façade incised with rhythmic motifs that echo both liturgical ornament and rural craftsmanship. The...
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Antique Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Oak

Petite Armoire in Carved Pine, Spain, 19th Century
Petite Armoire in Carved Pine, Spain, 19th Century
$2,930
H 44.89 in W 21.66 in D 14.57 in
Fine Antique British Mahogany Campaign Style Server Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine antique English mahogany Campaign style server chest, with a step back two tiered hinged top with walnut turned spindle supports for the two shaped and hinged shelves. The front...
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Antique 19th Century Irish Campaign Desks

Materials

Brass

Fine Antique British Mahogany Campaign Style Server Chest
Fine Antique British Mahogany Campaign Style Server Chest
$5,800
H 66.25 in W 20.25 in D 43.75 in
19th Century English Hand-Painted Sheraton Style Caned Seat Settee
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A three-seat settee, painted in delicate leaf and vine decoration. The back and arms with formed C-scrolls centered with oval painted plaques. The plaques depict cherubs playing musi...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Sheraton Settees

Materials

Cane, Wood

TMF, Side Table, Birch, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch side table produced by TMF, Sweden, 1930s. Dimensions: 23.5” H x 33.625” Diameter
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Birch

TMF, Side Table, Birch, Sweden, 1930s
TMF, Side Table, Birch, Sweden, 1930s
$3,900
H 23.5 in Dm 33.625 in
Art Nouveau Conifer Clock by Joself Kratina
By Josef Kratnia
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Czech artist Josef Kratina lived in Paris for several years and was a student of Auguste Rodin. He lived in New York from around 1907 onwards. Note: We highly recommend shipping thr...
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Antique Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Conifer Clock by Joself Kratina
Art Nouveau Conifer Clock by Joself Kratina
$14,900
H 15.5 in W 9.5 in D 6.75 in
Farmyard with Characters by the Sea
By Eugène Bégarat
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
EUGENE BEGARAT (Nice 1943) "Farmyard with characters" Oil on canvas signed low right Framed with wood frame Dim canvas : 65 X 54 cm Dim frame : 82 X 70 cm Certificate of au...
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1980s Pointillist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

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Secret Compartment Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of secret compartment boxes available for sale. The range of distinct secret compartment boxes — often made from wood, brass and metal — can elevate any home. Secret compartment boxes have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Secret compartment boxes are generally popular furniture pieces, but Regency and Folk Art styles are often sought at 1stDibs.

How Much are Secret Compartment Boxes?

Prices for secret compartment boxes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, secret compartment boxes begin at $595 and can go as high as $2,495, while the average can fetch as much as $1,332.

Finding the Right Decorative Objects for You

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.