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
Bronze
Empire Sewing Box in the Form of a Nightstand, circa 1800.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
function. A rare and sophisticated early 19th century Viennese sewing necessaire of exceptional form and
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
Wood
Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
women. Containing everything from toiletries and jewelry to sewing and writing instruments, nécessaires
Velvet, Glass, Wood
$7,440Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.75 in W 14.25 in D 10.25 in
1839 Fitzmaurice West Victorian Ebony & Brass Inlays Necessaire De Voyage
Located in Germantown, MD
sewing and writing instruments, nécessaires provided a convenient means of transporting the personal
Brass
18th Century Gold Sewing Box with Wax Case, Scissors, Seal
Located in Paris, FR
, writing, sewing, and even mathematics. Under the Second Empire, Necessaires used for sewing, embroidery
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
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
Extraordinary French Antique Palais Royal Sewing Necessaire in Gilt Metal & Rich Iridescent Mother of Pearl
Gilt Metal
French 19th century sewing casket and music box
Located in Paris, FR
A mahogany sewing casket simulating a piano, with a hidden music box. Inside the casket a set of
Wood
Gold and Agate Sewing Nécessaire
Located in New Orleans, LA
A stunning specimen of agate distinguishes this diminutive French sewing nécessaire. The segments
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
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
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
Silver
Charles X Period Sewing and Music Box
Located in Paris, FR
. Under the Second Empire, Necessaires used for sewing, embroidery, drawing and painting were popular with
Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet, Wood
19th Century Crystal and Mother-of-Pearl Toiletry Box
Located in Paris, FR
. Under the Second Empire, Necessaires used for sewing, embroidery, drawing, and painting were popular
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
Silver, Steel
Set of Two 19th Century Italian Treen Sewing Necessaires
Located in Vosselaar, BE
common class due to the Industrial revolution. These particular items were used to store away sewing
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
Silver, Steel
Gold Sewing Box with Chatelaine, Early 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
, Necessaires used for sewing, embroidery, drawing, and painting were popular with young girls as well as with
Gold
French Second Empire Case with Porcelain, Flasks and Sewing Kit
Located in Paris, FR
definition of Necessaire widened, and eventually included all tools used for hygiene, lunch, writing, sewing
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
toiletries and jewelry to sewing and writing instruments, nécessaires provided a convenient means of
Brass, Metal
Mother Of Pearl Necessaire
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
catch is an engraved fairy. This charming little sewing box / necessaire has a press button catch
$1,200
H 1 in W 4 in D 1 in
12 French Art Deco Dachshund Basset Hound Knife Rests, Rosé Glass, France, 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of 12 utterly charming 1930s Art Deco glass dog sculpture knife rests, featuring a delightful depiction of a dog, possibly a Basset Hound or a Dachshund / Sausage Dog / Wiener ...
Glass
$10,372
H 7.29 in Dm 5.12 in
1926 Rene Lalique Vase Danaides Opalescent Glass Grey Blue, Pouring Women
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Danaïdes" made in opalescent glass with blue patina by Rene Lalique in 1926. Engraved signature on bottom. Perfect condition. Beautiful opalescence. height : 18,5 cm Félix...
Glass, Art Glass
Zebra Patterned Upholstered Sofa, Model Miles
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Miles Sofa Zebra is a 3-seater sofa with a frame made of solid spruce, plywood, and a filling of duck down, silicone marbles, and foam. The sofa is upholstered in a fabric from James...
Spruce, Plywood
$7,885Sale Price|20% Off
H 4.75 in W 11 in D 3.88 in
Fine Antique French Malachite and Bronze Jewelry Box, c.1890
Located in Bath, GB
A truly fabulous late nineteenth century jewelry box made from a fine example of malachite, the first image is the most true colour in person. The Malachite during this era was ag...
Malachite, Bronze
$3,450
H 15 in W 10 in D 0.65 in
Wonderful French Ormolu Purple Enamel Gilt Bronze Bow Picture Frame Miniature
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful and rare French ormolu bronze and purple enamel picture frame with a miniature on the top with bows and tassels. Frame: 10" W X 15" H Picture:7" W X 9&q...
Bronze, Enamel
$18,021Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.75 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in
Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Masterfully carved Italian Vanitas / Memento Mori bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with masterfully carved hood & robes all from...
Carrara Marble
The Boudoir Bible The Uninhibited Sex Guide for Today
By Rizzoli International Publications
Located in New York, NY
Written by Betony Vernon, Illustrated by Francois Berthoud A comprehensive and instructional guide to the new sexual landscape, covering "new territories" such as bondage, role pl...
Paper
French Antique Ormolu and Limoges Enamel Jewellery Box
By Limoges
Located in Newark, England
LIMOGES ENAMEL PANELS From our Decorative collection, we are delighted to offer this French Napoleon III Ormolu and Enamel Jewellery Box. The Jewellery Box of casket form mounted in...
Enamel, Ormolu
$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
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
French Black Forest Carved Wood Box Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Black Forest Carved Wood Box Circa 1900. Flowers & leaves. H / 4.5 inches. 7 by 4.8 inches.
Wood
Large Precious Stone and Silver-Gilt Flower Model by Asprey
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in London, GB
A large precious stone and silver-gilt flower model by Asprey. English, 20th century. Measures: 47cm high x 14cm wide x 12 cm depth. Crafted in fine Faberge style, this piece is...
Rock Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver
$962Sale Price|30% Off
H 7.25 in W 5 in D 5 in
Antique Rookwood 1929 XXIX Jens Jensen Vellum Matte Glaze Vase Urn 7.25"
By Rookwood Pottery Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Rookwood Jens Jensen matte glaze floral theme mantel vase or urn. Marked 1929 XXIX on base with shape 604 DD, signed with encircled J with wings. Jens Jacob Herring Krug Je...
Pottery
19th Century Meissen clock depicting the four seasons.
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality late 19th Century German, Meissen porcelain clock on stand, having wonderful bold traditional colours, the figures representing the four seasons. The clock striking on...
Porcelain
$1,850
H 12.25 in W 8.75 in D 1.63 in
Salvador Dali Art Recipe Book, Les Diners de Gala, 1971 France, First Edition
Located in New York, NY
A rare, collectable, first edition, Salvador Dali art and recipe cookbook, 'Les Diners de Gala', 1971, Paris, France. (Copy/text is in English language.) A great piece to add to a co...
Paper
Large Japanese Imari Porcelain Display Bowl
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A large Imari porcelain display bowl from the early 20th century. The bowl features a gently scalloped rim and is decorated with exquisitely painted enamels in blue, orange, red, and...
Porcelain
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.