Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire
By Palais Royal
Located in New Orleans, LA
This captivating Palais Royal sewing nécessaire is crafted of engraved mother of pearl mounted in rich doré bronze.
Bronze
Empire Sewing Box in the Form of a Nightstand, circa 1800.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A rare and sophisticated early 19th century Viennese sewing necessaire of exceptional form and preservation.
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century French Boulle Sewing Scent Necessaire Box
Located in Bradenton, FL
Beautiful 19th Century French Empire ebonized black and Boulle Sewing Scent Necessaire Box with bronze appliquès and paw feet.
Wood
Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
Containing everything from toiletries and jewelry to sewing and writing instruments, nécessaires provided a convenient means of transporting the personal necessities of everyday life.
Velvet, Glass, Wood
1839 Fitzmaurice West Victorian Ebony & Brass Inlays Necessaire De Voyage
Located in Germantown, MD
Containing everything from toiletries and jewelry to sewing and writing instruments, nécessaires provided a convenient means of transporting the personal necessities of everyday life.
Brass
18th Century Gold Sewing Box with Wax Case, Scissors, Seal
Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Gradually the definition of Necessaire widened, and eventually included all tools used for hygiene, lunch, writing, sewing, and even mathematics.
Gold
Unavailable
W 3.12 in L 4.53 in
Rare Antique George IV Lady’s Sewing Necessaire with Original Case, est. 1825
Located in London, GB
Rare Antique George IV Lady’s Solid Silver Sewing Necessaire with Original Case, est. 1825 A truly rare piece of life in the early 1800s blind-rolled in the classical taste with Mo...
Silver
Unavailable
H 6.3 in W 2.56 in
Mid-19th Century Palais Royale French Mother-of-Pearl & Ormolu Sewing Etui
Located in London, GB
This exquisite Palais Royale sewing necessaire is a wonderful collector's piece and a rare find with its outer display case.
Gilt Metal
French 19th century sewing casket and music box
Located in Paris, FR
Gradually the definition of necessaire became wider : a necessaire eventually encompassed in the same wood casket all the objects used for the toilet, for lunch, for writing, for sew...
Wood
Gold and Agate Sewing Nécessaire
Located in New Orleans, LA
A stunning specimen of agate distinguishes this diminutive French sewing nécessaire. The segments of beautiful hard stone are perfectly complemented by Rococo gold accents, making it...
Agate, Gold
Palais Royal Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Box
By Palais Royal
Located in New Orleans, LA
The delicate artistry of this 19th-century Palais Royal sewing nécessaire matches the intricate work for which it was made.
Bronze
Baccarat Crystal Necessaire / Sewing Kit
Located in New Orleans, LA
This captivating antique French necessaire is crafted of exquisite Baccarat crystal in a charming coquille shape.
Crystal
Sold
H 1.58 in W 5.32 in D 4.34 in
Antique French Palais Royal Mother of Pearl Clam Necessaire Etui Sewing Box
By Palais Royal
Located in Northampton, GB
Mother of Pearl and Ormolu From our Sewing collection, we are delighted to offer this Palais Royal Necessaire Etui.
Silver
Charles X Period Sewing and Music Box
Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Gradually the definition of Necessaire widened and eventually included all tools used for hygiene, lunch, writing, sewing, and even mathematics.
Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet, Wood
19th Century Crystal and Mother-of-Pearl Toiletry Box
Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Gradually the definition of Necessaire widened, and eventually included all tools used for hygiene, lunch, writing, sewing, and even mathematics.
Crystal, Bronze
Sold
H 1.58 in W 5.52 in D 3.55 in
Antique French Mother of Pearl Sewing Necessaire Etui Propelling Pencil Case
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique French Mother of Pearl sewing necessaire, etui, circa 1840. The hinged fitted case with geometric mother of pearl & abalone decoration, the case has an inset silver t...
Silver, Steel
Set of Two 19th Century Italian Treen Sewing Necessaires
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Small turned and decorated boxes like these are referred to as part of treen (wooden utilatary objects with fine workmanship). The fashion of woodturning started with the 16th centur...
Boxwood
Sold
H 1 in W 5.25 in D 3 in
Antique French Lacquer & Inlaid Abalone Sewing Etui Necessaire Scent Bottle Case
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique French lacquer & inlaid abalone sewing Etui or Necessaire, circa 1840. The black lacquer case is very finely inlaid with an oval garland of abalone roses, and an inlai...
Silver, Steel
Gold Sewing Box with Chatelaine, Early 19th Century
Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Gradually the definition of Necessaire widened, and eventually included all tools used for hygiene, lunch, writing, sewing, and even mathematics.
Gold
French Second Empire Case with Porcelain, Flasks and Sewing Kit
Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Gradually the definition of Necessaire widened, and eventually included all tools used for hygiene, lunch, writing, sewing, and even mathematics.
Mother-of-Pearl, Porcelain, Rosewood
Sold
H 3.94 in W 9.45 in D 7.09 in
19th Century Blackened Wood Vanity, Sewing or Writing Box with Gilt Implements
Located in Haarlem, NL
Containing everything from toiletries and jewelry to sewing and writing instruments, nécessaires provided a convenient means of transporting the personal necessities of everyday life...
Brass, Metal
Mother Of Pearl Necessaire
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
This charming little sewing box / necessaire has a press button catch, on opening the its interior is lined in red silk and comes complete with a crown embossed superior needle box f...
19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Box
Located in Vilnius, LT
Antique French Napoleon III box with inlaid bone decor, polished black color surface, natural silk textile inside. Includes key. After the renovation - very good condition. NOTE: Bu...
Wood, Bone, Silk
19th Century Coffret with Mother of Pearl
Located in Opole, PL
We present you a low wooden coffret, whose surface is covered with diamond-shaped mother of pearl tiles. This item is from Q3 of the 19th century. The mother of pearl is made of tw...
Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet, Plastic
Case with Utensils, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Rectangular case with hinged lid made decorated with fine inlays of floral and floral elements on its faces, containing a set of toiletry set composed of various elements of grooming...
Metal, Other
19th Century French Bronze Mounted Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Walnut veneered. Footed. Silk-lined. Key is included.
Bronze
19th Century Mother of Pearl Tea Caddy with Silver Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century Mother of Pearl Tea Caddy with Silver Set
Mother-of-Pearl
19th Century French Charles X Period Side Table or Nightstand
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Charles X Period side table or nightstand, made of veneer of bird's-eye maple over solid oak accented with elegant mahogany trim. The style is typical of the Ch...
Marble
English 19th Century Mahogany and Marble Bedside Cabinet
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A columnar, English mahogany and marble top bedside table that offers both storage and display to fit in any room around the home. The top surface is a flat disc of black marble dust...
Marble
Antique Napoleon III Ebonized Jewelry Box - French Decorative Object
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Napoleon III jewelry box, crafted in France during the mid 19th century. Made of ebonized wood with Boulle marquetry on the lid and finely chiseled gilt bronze ornamentation ...
Bronze
19th Century French Empire Style Mahogany Bedside Cabinet
Located in Forney, TX
A French Empire style marble-top mahogany bedside cabinet (nightstand - end table) with elegant beautifully aged warm rustic patina. circa 1870 Hand-crafted in France in the secon...
Marble, Brass
$1,795Sale Price|20% Off
H 6.6 in W 12 in D 9 in
Antique English Coromandel Fitted Traveling Vanity Dressing Box, circa 1870
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique 19th century English coromandel and rosewood fitted travel vanity or dressing box, circa 1870. This fine box contains the original contents including silverplate lid...
Silver Plate
19th Century English Dresser Box With Tray
Located in High Point, NC
19th century marquetry dresser box from England. This box is wonderful and the craftsmanship is stunning. The box is made of satinwood, and has marquetry and inlay made from mahogan...
Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood, Walnut
19th Century French Bronze Box with Semi Precious Stones
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French bronze box with semi precious stones. Lovely 19th century French Baroque style bronze box or jewel casket with semi precious stones retaining the original tufted...
Multi-gemstone, Bronze
Side Table in Wood and Marble XIXth Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Nice dresser in wood and black marble dating from the middle of the 19th century. This table is composed by four legs connected by a shelf. The belt is dressed with a drawer. The top...
Marble
Napoleon III Period Vanity Table or French Travailleuse
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A very pretty Napoleon III period three-tier 'travailleuse', or work table, fitted out for use as an elegant vanity unit. The top tray opens with a hinged lid to reveal a mirrored ba...
Brass
Fine 19thC Rosewood and Mother of Pearl Jewellery Cabinet
Located in Altrincham, GB
Fine 19thC Rosewood and Mother of Pearl Jewellery Cabinet, the table top work casket with hinged top enclosing a compartmented interior above a pair of doors enclosing three graduate...
Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood
19th Century English Dresser Box
Located in High Point, NC
19th century English dresser box made from exquisitely grained rosewood. The box has wonderfully inlaid patterns on the top and front in ivory, along with the beaded ivory trim. Th...
Ivory, Rosewood
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$1,350 / set
H 0.75 in W 12.75 in D 4 in
Art Deco Sterling and Enamel Floral Dresser Set, 6 Pieces by Saart Brothers
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Art Deco Saart Brothers, sterling silver and white guilloche enamel with a floral vanity, dresser brush set. Marked with Saart Brothers hallmark and sterling. It includes: Hand held ...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Dutch Delft Blue Ceramic Tulip Vase Set in Matte Pink
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch Delft Blue Ceramic Tulip Vase Set in Matte Pink This stunning three-tiered tulip vases by van Heinen features a matte pink color. The pink color forms a beautiful backdrop for...
Ceramic
Tiffany Studios Bronze and Favrile Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios, Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios Bronze and favrile Desk lamp Damascene iridescent glass with greens, blues, goals and silver. Fine reticulated and patinated bronze base. Original favrile pearl heat...
Bronze
Snails & Shell Vase Attributed to Mihaly Nagy for Zsolnay
By Mihály Kapás Nagy, Zsolnay
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the defau...
Earthenware
$1,046
H 4.34 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in
Antique French Silvered & Gilt Jewellery Casket Box AB Paris 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Antique silvered and gilt on copper French jewellery casket, signed AB Paris and Circa 1880 in date. Of rectangular form this wonderful casket is of very high...
Copper
$29,710Sale Price|20% Off
H 13 in W 10.63 in D 4.34 in
Hand-colored 16th century copy of the famous Moerentorf Bible
By Henry Moret
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
Publisher: Daniel Vervliet and Hendrik Swingen for Jan I Moretus & Jan I van Keerberghen Place / Date: Antwerp, 1599 Biblia sacra. Dat is de geheele heylighe schrifture...
Wood, Paper
Augusta Glasses Large - Set of four
By Akua Objects
Located in København K, DK
4 pieces handcrafted Venetian Glassware Made in Murano For a whimsical burst of colour and excitement to grace any table setting, perfect for serving water, wine or lemonade The ...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
The Spanish Mediterranean Islands Cookbook
Located in New York, NY
Explore the diverse cuisine of Spain’s Balearic Islands – Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, and Formentera – through 155 authentic home cooking recipes. Located off the Spanish Mediterranea...
Paper
$492
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 1.58 in Dm 27.56 in
Roseate Spoonbill Print from Audubon's Birds of America C1838 Round 70cm di. New
By John James Audubon
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a digitally remastered print of a Roseate Spoonbill referenced from an Audubon Birds of America hand coloured print, originally from the 1800's Prints of this style were ori...
Wood, Paper
$2,377Sale Price|20% Off
H 6 in W 5 in
Antique Spanish Old Master Oil on Wood Panel, Head Portrait of Christ
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: 18/19th Century Spanish School Title :Head study of Christ Medium: oil painting on wood panel, period gilt framed panel : 6 x 5 inches Provenance: private collect...
Oil
$2,300
H 4.7 in W 7.4 in D 4.3 in
Jugendstil Brass Jewelry Casket with Velvet Lining by Erhard & Söhne, Germany
By Erhard & Söhne
Located in North Miami, FL
1900s Jugendstil golden and silver brass jewelry casket with blue velvet-lined interior by Erhard & Söhne, Germany By: Erhard & Söhne Material: brass, copper, metal, velvet, zinc Te...
Metal, Brass, Copper, Zinc
$27,500
H 29.34 in W 58.86 in D 35.44 in
Rare Carved Desk in Solid Oak by Breton Artist Jacques Philippe
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jacques Philippe, desk, solid oak, France, late 1920s Designed by the French Breton sculptor and cabinetmaker Jacques Philippe (1896-1958), this desk from the late 1920s is a testam...
Oak
Süe & Mare rosewood and amboyna burl desk 1921
By Sue et Mare
Located in Paris, IDF
This walnut, rosewood, and amboyna burl veneer desk dates from the early 1920s and was created by Louis Süe and André Mare. It takes us straight to the height of the Art Deco period....
Amboyna
$4,900Sale Price|30% Off
H 28 in W 24 in D 59 in
Antique French Louis XVI Rosewood Tete A Tete Conversation Chair Bench Loveseat
Located in Dayton, OH
An Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Tete A Tete Conversation Chair / Courting Bench. Made from Rosewood with an elaborate "S" form supported by turned and fluted columns ...
Velvet, Rosewood
$7,500Sale Price|21% Off
H 65.5 in W 29.5 in D 1.5 in
Late 19th Century Antique Stained Glass Window with Hand Painted Center, Jewels
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19th century Victorian Stained glass window with a hand painted center panel of a small bird seeing its reflection in a frozen birdbath, the detail is simply amazing. The brilli...
Stained Glass, Wood
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.