Early 19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Inlaid Box
Located in Greenwich, CT
Charming early 19th century box decorated in faux tortoise shell and having zig zag patterned
Antique Early 19th Century British Boxes
Ebony, Wood
Early 19th Century Faux Tortoise Shell Inlaid Box
Located in Greenwich, CT
Charming early 19th century box decorated in faux tortoise shell and having zig zag patterned
Ebony, Wood
Vintage White Mosaic Moorish Jewelry Box with Shell Inlaid
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Discover the timeless elegance of this large, handcrafted Middle Eastern Lebanese jewelry box, a
Bone, Shell, Fruitwood
Inlaid Black Shell and Bone Box by A&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous inlaid black shell and bone decorative trinket box by A&Y Augousti of Paris, circa 1990s
Bone, Shell, Wood
$750
H 1.25 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in
French Tortoise Shell Circular Box With Inlaid Silver Top Depicting Fox & Stork
Located in San Francisco, CA
French Tortoise Shell Circular Box With Inlaid Silver Top Depicting Fox & Stork
Tortoise Shell
$750
H 2 in W 6 in D 4 in
English Victorian style (1940s) small rectangular box inlaid with sea shells
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian style (1940s) small rectangular box inlaid with various sea shells and having a
$595
H 1.75 in W 3.75 in D 2.75 in
The Taj Mahal Black Marble Box with in Shell Inlaid Agra India 1950's
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Box with Pietra Dura Intricate Abalone Inlay of the Taj Mahal.Fine Quality Shell Inlaid Taj Mahal
Marble
$1,450
H 5.75 in W 11 in D 8.25 in
Antique Lacquered Paper Mache Sewing or Jewelry Box with Inlaid Carved Shell
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
mother of pearl or abalone shell and accented with flaked gilt details. The front and sides of the box
Paper
Antique English Rosewood Inlaid Sewing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Inlaid with floral sprays of engraved mother of pearl and brass From our Sewing Box collection, we
Silver
1960s French Ornate Inlaid Jewelry Box
Located in High Point, NC
This 1960s French ornate inlaid jewelry box is a striking decorative object that captures the
Shell
1960s French Ornate Inlaid Jewelry Box
Located in High Point, NC
A charming 1960s French jewelry box richly decorated with hand-applied shell inlay. The rectangular
Shell, Velvet, Wood
Antique Rosewood Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg
By F.L. Hausburg
Located in Northampton, GB
Heavily Inlaid with Mother of Pearl and Abalone From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to
Shell, Wood, Satinwood
Handcrafted White Mother of Pearl Inlaid Moorish Octagonal Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Exquisite handcrafted white mother of pearl inlaid and hand carved lidded box. Small octagonal
Shell, Fruitwood, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl
Pretty antique Victorian mahogany conch shell inlaid tea caddy
Located in Ipswich, GB
Pretty antique Victorian mahogany conch shell inlaid tea caddy, having a quality antique Victorian
Mahogany
French Tortoiseshell and Gold Inlaid Purse
Located in London, GB
A French Tortoiseshell and gold inlaid purse with red silk inner lining. A very pretty and unusual
Gold
$5,850
H 5.75 in W 11.25 in D 5.5 in
Exceptional Georgian Crossbanded Satinwood Tea Caddy w/ Oval Inlaid Shell Panels
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
, the lid, front and sides inlaid with ovals of tortoiseshell. The lid, centered with an engraved bail
Satinwood
$495
H 3.875 in W 2.75 in D 0.25 in
Inlaid Faux Tortoiseshell And Mother-Of-Pearl Card Case With Floral Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
tortoiseshell panels and decorated to the exterior with an inlaid floral spray composed of iridescent mother-of
Shell
Antique Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Box 1940s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique 1940s Mosaic Shell Inlaid Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Box. Mosaic Luxury Decorative
Bone, Shell, Abalone, Fruitwood
Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy With Inlaid Mother Of Pearl
Located in Dallas, TX
Tortoiseshell tea caddy with inlaid mother of pearl from England. Metal lined under two lids
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
$1,800
H 11.82 in W 10.04 in D 10.04 in
Chinese Antique Shell-Inlaid Lacquer Tea Tool Box, Qing Period
Located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo
This is gorgeous and decorative instrument box decorated with "Raden" work of mother of pearl shell
Shell, Wood
$1,200
H 2.56 in W 8.27 in D 10.44 in
Shell-Inlaid Lacquer Box with Old Man and Children Design, Qing Period
Located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo
This is gorgeous and decorative stationary box decorated with "Raden" work with mother of pearl
Shell, Wood
$8,880 / set
H 11.5 in W 14.5 in D 10.5 in
19th Century Two Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Big Chinese Storage Boxes
Located in Brea, CA
19th century pair of shell Inlaid black lacquer big Chinese storage boxes with bail handles two
Lacquer
$41,880 / set
H 16.5 in W 20 in D 14.5 in
Antique Unique Large Two of Shell Inlaid Black Lacquer Chinese Book Boxes
Located in Brea, CA
Antique unique Qing dynasty very large 20” pair of shell inlaid black lacquer big Chinese book
Lacquer
Antique metal Pill Box inlaid to lid, English Edwardian period
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
slightly curved to the top. The lid top has diagonal strips with a stone-shell like material inlaid into
Stone, Brass, Bronze
$4,500
H 3 in W 25 in D 11.25 in
Antique Victorian Chinese Black Lacquered and Abalone Inlaid Games Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Victorian Chinese export black lacquered wood and abalone shell inlaid folding games box
Abalone, Wood, Lacquer
Georgian Conch Shell Inlaid Octagonal Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Antique Octagonal tea caddy with conch shell inlay to the top, with chequered edging with satinwood
Wood
Unavailable
H 4.25 in W 14.5 in D 10.25 in
Karl Springer Style Large Scale Tessellated Two-Tone Coconut Shell Resin Box
By Karl Springer
Located in Mount Penn, PA
1970s nice dark and light coconut shell inlaid design patterned rectangular box encased in resin
Unavailable
H 4.85 in W 7.49 in D 4.73 in
18th Century Sheraton 1790 Octagonal Shell Inlaid Twin Lidded Tea Caddy
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
A 18th century Sheraton 1790 octagonal shell inlaid twin lidded tea caddy, it’s Satinwood, it has
Satinwood
Unavailable
H 5.91 in W 7.49 in D 4.73 in
Fine Regency George IV Period Tortoiseshell & Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tea Caddy
Located in Bradford on Avon, GB
The top is crisply inlaid with floral mother of pearl patterns and sterling silver borders. The tea
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
Unavailable
H 12.5 in Dm 12.5 in
Large 19th Century Lacquered and Gilded Jewelry Box with Inlaid Mother of Pearl
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
Rare Victorian (c. 1850) lacquered papier-mâché jewelry box with inlaid mother of pearl and gilding
Metal, Gold Leaf
Unavailable
H 7 in W 7 in D 17 in
Kate Noakes, 'Sea Shell' Tea Caddy veneered with metal inlaid with gesso
By Kate Noakes
Located in Newmarket, GB
that are applied onto existing furniture, panels and boxes and then inlaid with gesso. A form of modern
Metal, Sheet Metal
Art Nouveau Inlaid Tortoise Shell and Silver Jewelry Box
By William Comyns & Sons 1
Located in Singapore, SG
inlaid with silver in the style of the Art Nouveau period. In fine condition the interior of the box
Sterling Silver
Japanese Lacquer and Inlaid Box
Located in East Hampton, NY
Wonderful lacquer and inlaid box with brass lock
Brass
Tortoiseshell gold inlaid snuff box
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine English or Continental tortoiseshell gold inlaid snuff box depicting a neoclassical
Gold
Sold
H 7 in W 11.5 in D 5.5 in
English George III Olive Wood and Shell Inlaid Letter Box, Early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early 19th century George III olive wood letter box featuring shell and parquetry inlay, lion
Wood, Olive
Vintage Middle Eastern Moorish Inlaid Marquetry Mosaic Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Middle Eastern Moorish Inlaid Marquetry Mosaic Trinket Box. Middle Eastern Moorish inlaid
Fruitwood, Shell
Sold
H 6.11 in W 16.15 in D 10.04 in
Victorian Coromandel Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg with Secret Compartment
By F.L. Hausburg
Located in Northampton, GB
Box collection, we are pleased to offer this fantastic Coromandel Inlaid Writing Box by Hausburg. The
Brass
Sold
H 2.75 in W 10.25 in D 6.5 in
1950s Mosaic Mother of Pearl Inlaid Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage 1950s Mosaic Mother of Pearl Inlaid Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Box. Mosaik Large
Bone, Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood
19th Century English Bone Inlaid Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy
Located in Richmond, VA
Great 19th century English bone inlaid tortoise shell tea caddy with painted interior and metal
Tortoise Shell
English Regency Inlaid Shell Double Tea Caddy, 19th Century
Located in Bradenton, FL
English Regency silver inlaid turtle shell double tea caddy, 19th century. English Regency
Tortoise Shell
Sold
H 5.25 in W 7.5 in L 5.25 in
English Regency Silver Inlaid Tortoise Shell Double Tea Caddy, 19th Century
Located in Bradenton, FL
English Regency silver inlaid turtle shell double tea caddy, 19th century. English Regency block
Tortoise Shell
Sold
H 6 in W 8 in D 5 in
Antique English Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy with Inlaid Mother of Pearl circa 1870s
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English tortoise shell tea caddy with inlaid mother of pearl, Circa 1870-1880.
Tortoise Shell
Korean Inlaid Lacquer Mandarin Duck Form Box, Early 20th Century, Korea
Located in Austin, TX
An absolutely lovely Korean black lacquer and abalone shell inlaid box in the form of a pair of
Abalone, Lacquer
19th century brass inlaid tortoiseshell tea caddy
Located in Greenwich, CT
French 19th Century brass inlaid tortoise shell tea caddy, marked "TAHAN" on the lock plate, having
Tortoise Shell, Wood
Ivory-inlaid tortoiseshell tea caddy
Located in San Francisco, CA
An English ivory-inlaid tortoiseshell tea caddy, circa 1850.
Tortoise Shell, Ivory
Mid-19th Century Wooden Coffer Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl
Located in Paris, FR
Sizeable rectangular, wooden coffer with its key. The blackened wood is inlaid with mother-of-pearl
Brass
1950s Large Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Moorish Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
1950s Large Mosaic Shell Inlaid Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Moorish Box. Vintage 1950s Mosaic
Abalone, Fruitwood
Fine English tortoiseshell mother of pearl inlaid tea caddy
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine English tortoiseshell tea caddy, the pagoda top beautifully inlaid with mother of pearl over
Tortoise Shell, Ivory, Mother-of-Pearl
Japanese Round Lacquer Storage Box with Inlaid Abalone Shell
Located in Prahran, Victoria
An elegantly decorated round, black lacquer, vintage Japanese box with a simple design of a moon
Gold
Vintage Brass Turtle with Inlaid Mother of Pearl Lidded Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
turtle trinket box can be used for small pieces of jewelry. The shell is inlaid with polished mother of
Brass
Letter Box of Buhl and Tortoisse Shell w/ Hidden Writing Surface
Located in Westwood, NJ
Brass Inlaid Tortoisse Shell Hinged Letter Box w/ hidden Writing Surface. Brass stamped with Crest
Vintage White Mosaic Moorish Hexagonal Box Shell Inlaid
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Syrian style box intricately decorated with Moorish motif designs which have been painstakingly inlaid
Shell, Fruitwood
Sold
H 3.5 in W 11 in D 7.5 in
Moorish Handcrafted Middle Eastern Mosaic Shell Inlaid Decorative Jewelry Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern mosaic marquetry inlaid walnut wood Jewelry box. Large box
Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood
Middle Eastern Mosaic Moorish Box Inlaid
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern Lebanese, Egyptian mosaic marquetry wood box inlaid. Small
Shell, Abalone, Fruitwood
Sold
H 5.75 in W 11 in D 8.25 in
Antique Lacquered Paper Mache Sewing or Jewelry Box with Inlaid Abalone Shell
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
mother of pearl or abalone shell and accented with flaked gilt details. The front and sides of the box
Paper
Moorish Handcrafted Middle Eastern Mosaic Inlaid Decorative Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern mosaic marquetry inlaid walnut wood box. Large box intricately
Shell, Fruitwood, Abalone
19th Century Tortoiseshell and Ivory Inlaid Decorative Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 19th-century decorative box showcases the timeless elegance of tortoiseshell veneer
Tortoise Shell
Moorish White hexagonal Box with Inlaid Mosaic Marquetry
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern Egyptian mosaic marquetry wood trinket hexagonal box. Vintage
Bone, Shell, Fruitwood
Antique English Rosewood Inlaid Jewellery Box
Located in Northampton, GB
this Rosewood Inlaid Jewellery Box. The Jewellery Box of slim rectangular form veneered in Rosewood is
Shell, Wood
Vintage Inlaid Marquetry Trinket Box from Spain by Victor Molero
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern mosaic marquetry inlaid walnut wood box. Handmade Vintage
Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood
Sold
H 5 in W 7.25 in D 4 in
Antique George III Mahogany Satinwood Inlaid Double Tea Caddy Box Conch Shell
Located in Dublin, Ireland
, fabulously inlaid with a large central circular conch shell, the front area with similar inlaid decoration
Mahogany, Satinwood
Sold
H 1.13 in W 4.13 in D 3.13 in
Tessellated Abalone Shell Brass Inlaid Cigarette Tobacco Trinket Box Mexico
By Pepe Mendoza
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
1950s mahogany lined brass and tessellated abalone cigarette box from Mexico.
Brass
Black Marble and Coconut Shell Box by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful 1980’s black marble and coconut shell with brass inlaid box by Maitland Smith
Marble, Brass
Sold
H 5 in W 5.5 in D 3.75 in
Fine 19th Century English Bone Inlaid and Shaped Tortoise Shell Tea Caddy
Located in Richmond, VA
Fine 19th century English bone inlaid and shaped tortoise shell tea caddy with original fittings.
Tortoise Shell
Antique Georgian Shell Inlaid Harewood Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
panel are inlaid with two oval cartouches featuring conch shells and the exterior is finished with
Boxwood, Harewood
Sold
H 6.25 in W 10 in D 6 in
Antique George III Mahogany Satinwood Inlaid Triple Tea Caddy Conch Shell
Located in Dublin, Ireland
satinwood, fabulously inlaid with a large central conch shell, each corner with shell inlay detail. The main
Mahogany, Satinwood
19th Century Tortoise Shell and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Tea Caddy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century tortoiseshell and mother of pearl floral inlaid tea caddy.
Sold
H 4 in W 11 in D 7 in
Egyptian Inlaid Casket Exotic Inlays Depicting Scenes of Ramses II & Afterlife
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Egyptian Inlaid Casket of Exotic & Olive Wood, Shell, & Tagua Nut Depicting Scenes of Ramses II and
Shell, Hardwood, Nutwood, Olive
18th Century English Snuff Box
Located in Austin, TX
An antique English silver inlaid shell-form snuff box. 18th century, mother-of-pearl shell inlay
Silver
19th Century French Brass and Tortoise Shell Inlaid Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exquisite 19th Century French Brass and Tortoise Shell Inlaid Box with drawers.
Brass
Regency Shell and Floral Inlaid Valuables Box, Ca. 1825
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A very pretty box with four inlaid whelk shells, a bone escutcheon, a bouquet of flowers and
Burl, Paper, Fabric, Mirror
A Antique Boulle Box With Inlaid Brass And Tortoise Shell
Located in Hudson, NY
A Boulle box inlaid with etched brass and red Tortoise Shell. and lined with a decorative paper.
Brass
A Antique Boulle Box With Inlaid Brass And Tortoise Shell
Located in Hudson, NY
A antiques Boulle box with inlaid etched brass, and tortoise shell, and lined on the inside with
A Antique Boulle Box With Inlaid Brass And Tortoise Shell
Located in Hudson, NY
A small Boulle Box with inlaid Red Tortoise Shell, It has a small button in front, when pushed
Tortoiseshell and Ivory Inlaid Box
Located in Mississauga, ON
An Early 19th Century Regency English blond tortoiseshell veneered rectangular jewelry box; the
Brass
Coconut Shell and Bone Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautifully shaped coconut shell box. Lid with inlaid bone trim and a wood lined interior
Bone, Wood, Coconut, Shell
Rare 19th Century Inlaid Ceylonese Tortoise Box
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A rare mid-19th century (circa 1840) Ceylonese inlaid box with hinged tortoise lid and marquetry
Tortoise Shell
Antique Shell Inlaid Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Unusual mahogany tea caddy with an interesting shell design on the top which follows the shape of
Mahogany
Shell Inlaid Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy, circa 1790
Located in London, Greenwich
A well proportioned George III single tea caddy. Hand made in England from mahogany with an inlaid
Mahogany
Antique Shell Inlaid Harewood Tea Caddy, 18th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Antique octagonal harewood tea caddy with beautiful inlaid conch shell ovals to the front and top
Bone, Harewood
Antique Shell Inlaid Satinwood Tea Caddy, 18th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Antique satinwood tea caddy with green inlaid ovals on the front and top with conch shells and
Bone, Satinwood
Georgian Satinwood Single Shell Inlaid Tea Caddy 18th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Satinwood tea caddy with bone escutcheon and oak leaf inlay on the top. The Georgian shell
Satinwood
English Tortoiseshell Pagoda Form Tea Caddy, Early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
English Tortoiseshell Pagoda Form Tea Caddy, Early 19th Century
Tortoise Shell
$470Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.96 in W 13.98 in D 7.49 in
1960s Art Deco Tortoise Lucite Trinket Box - Italian Design
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Here is a jewelry/trinket box in Art Deco style produced during the late 1960's. The material is lucite/plexiglass with black and brown tortise decor and a white inside. The box is i...
Lucite, Plexiglass
English Regency Pagoda Form Tea Caddy
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Unusual pagoda form caddy finely figured veneers. Interior lids are original and match the exterior of the caddy, resting on brass ball feet
Tortoise Shell
Mother of Pearl Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautifully crafted mother of pearl tea caddy from circa 1860 is a true testament to English craftsmanship and elegance. The exterior glows with intricate mother of pearl inlay ...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
$2,800
H 3.25 in W 10 in D 7 in
Faux Tortoise Shell British Cigar or Trinket Box W/Ivory Framing & Original Key
Located in Larkspur, CA
Faux tortoise shell British cigar or trinket box w/ivory framing & original key.
Tortoise Shell
$1,523
H 4.93 in W 11.82 in D 6.7 in
Marvelous 19th Century French Antique Jewelry Box Napoleon III in Burl Wood
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Marvelous Napoleon III 19th century antique Jewelry box in Burl wood from France. Impressive wood grain with slight curved edge on top. Comes with complete & gorgeous interior, v...
Wood, Burl
19th century English faux bamboo marble top bedside chest
Located in Richmond, VA
Great little 19th century English faux bamboo chest with original white marble top. Two drawers over two on turned feet.
Marble
$5,250 / set
H 6 in W 7 in D 5 in
19th Century English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Silver & Bone Details
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century English Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Silver & Bone Details
Tortoise Shell
Middle Eastern Moorish Handcrafted Mosaic Decorative Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern mosaic marquetry inlaid walnut wood box. Small box intricately decorated with Moorish motif designs which have been painstakingly inlaid with mo...
Fruitwood, Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
English 19th Century Domed Top Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Atlanta, GA
English 19th Century Domed Top Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Silver Inlay and Ball feet
Tortoise Shell
Victorian English Regency Handcrafted Burl Wood Jewelry Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Beautiful handcrafted jewelry box burl wood box, Victorian, Napoleon style burl wood jewelry box. Polished burl Thuya wood hand made with high quality craftsmanship. The hinged lid ...
Wood
Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, England 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy, England 19th Century
Tortoise Shell
Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Featuring Alternating Panels From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this fine Regency Tortoiseshell and Mother of Pearl Serpentine Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of rect...
Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
Beautiful Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in GB
A fine Regency period rectangular tea caddy, veneered in panels divided by fine metal stringing. Silver metal escutcheon and key. Complete with an initialled plaque on the lid and ro...
Ivory, Tortoise Shell
$8,500
H 3 in W 7.5 in D 5.5 in
English Georgian Tortoise Shell Sewing Box with Silver Winged Paw Feet, C. 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian Tortoise shell hinged sewing box with a gadrooned molded edge lid, fitted tufted interior, and resting on the original silver plate winged paw feet. Early 19th Century
Silver
Green Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in Dallas, TX
Green tortoiseshell tea caddy from England. With two interior covers raised on four silver ball feet. Circa 1870.
Silver
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.