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Slide Lid Box

Elegant Sliding-Lid Box in mahogany for candles or cutlery. Empire, 1820s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Very elegant Sliding-Lid Box in mahogany (Swietenia mahogoni) for candles, cutlery or other long
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Antique 1820s French Empire Decorative Boxes

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Mahogany

Early Jaques Chess Set and Sliding Lid Box
Located in Flower Mound, TX
the base. Housed in original slide lid box with Paper Label Inscribed The Staunton Chessmen, Two Prize
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Games

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Ebony

Early Jaques Chess Set and Sliding Lid Box
Early Jaques Chess Set and Sliding Lid Box
$2,000 / set
H 2.5 in W 6 in D 5 in
Blue Alabaster Box with Sliding Attached Round Lid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful shimmery round alabaster box with sliding lid. Unique custom blue colored box is perfect
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Alabaster

Swedish folk art painted wooden box "Timplåda" with sliding lid
Located in Kvidinge, SE
Painted box with a typical Swedish art work decor, dated 1836. A 'timplåda' is a traditional
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Antique 1830s Swedish Folk Art Decorative Boxes

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Pine

Swedish folk art painted wooden box "Timplåda" with sliding lid
Swedish folk art painted wooden box "Timplåda" with sliding lid
$463 Sale Price
30% Off
H 6.07 in W 16.42 in D 11.62 in
18th Century Swedish Folk Art Box Dated 1752 with Sliding Lid
Located in Stockholm, SE
craftsmanship. Carved from solid wood, the box features a finely fitted sliding lid and distinctive chip-carved
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Decorative Boxes

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Birch

Pill Box Silver Sterling light blue Enamel sliding lid for sweetener Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
translucent fired enamels on guilloché. Pill Box Silver has a sliding lid and hole underneath, for sweetener
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1990s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Box Tobacco 17 Century Friesland Baroque Birch Sliding Lid Love Heart Horse Lady
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
geometric decoration to the sliding lid and sides, carved with a horse, two hearts and a figure of lady to
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Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Baroque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Birch

Claro Walnut Carved Lidded Box, American Art Studio Craft
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage large decorative box with sliding lid features handcrafted Modernist form, carved of Claro
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Mid-20th Century American Decorative Boxes

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Walnut

Birds Eye Maple Carved Box with Lid, American Studio Craft
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage large decorative box with sliding lid features handcrafted heart shaped form, carved of
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20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Maple

19th Century French Provincial Salt Box
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century French Provincial wooden candle or salt box with slide lid. Slide top has beautifully
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Provincial Salt Box
19th Century French Provincial Salt Box
$885
H 15.25 in W 7.5 in D 3.5 in
Georgian Quarter Sawn Oak Candle Box with Burr Walnut Inlay
Located in Nantucket, MA
Quarter sawn oak slide lid candle box of rectangular form with the back board extending above and
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Decorative Boxes

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Oak, Walnut

Antique Mid-Atlantic States Folky Slide Lid Candle Box with an Original Red Wash
Located in Philadelphia, PA
candle or table box having a slide lid with carved sides & a thumb slot. Round nail construction
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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Painted Furniture

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Wood

19th Century Boxed Ships Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
19th century ships compass set into a dovetailed box with sliding lid. Brass bowl compass with
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Antique 1890s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

19th Century Boxed Ships Compass
19th Century Boxed Ships Compass
$1,195
H 6.5 in W 11 in D 11 in
Carved wood, painted and decorated HOLY COW and trinket box - India, circa 1910
Located in TEYJAT, FR
. Naively carved and painted with a sliding wooden lid to the box. Some shrinkage cracks and signs of wear
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20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

19th Century Compass by Robert Merrill
Located in Norwell, MA
19th century compass by Robert Merrill, dry compass card mounted to timber box on a gimbal. Sliding
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Antique Late 19th Century North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

19th Century Compass by Robert Merrill
19th Century Compass by Robert Merrill
$1,194
H 6 in W 10 in D 10 in
Late 19th Century Napoleonic Prisoner of War Dominos
Located in London, GB
Napoleonic prisoner of war (POW) hand carved set of 31 dominos, in a sliding painted lid box. Made from
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Antique 1850s French Folk Art Toys

Materials

Bone

Recent Sales

Chinese Huang Hua-li Counter Box
Located in London, GB
interior with four mother of pearl boxes with sliding lids, a few counters similar.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Chinese Huang Hua-li Counter Box
Chinese Huang Hua-li Counter Box
H 1.5 in W 6.5 in D 5.01 in
19th Century Missal Box
Located in Paris, FR
side with a sliding lid. Missal boxes were very popular at that time, it was meant to protect a
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Antique 19th Century French Folk Art More Folk Art

Materials

Pine

19th Century Missal Box
19th Century Missal Box
H 7.09 in W 3.94 in D 1.58 in
Cloisonné Instructional Group of Six Metal Balls in Sequential States of Process
Located in Fort mill, SC
original silk lined presentation box with sliding clear acrylic lid. The presentation box materials and
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Vintage 1930s More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Staunton Chess Set, circa 1900
Located in Houston, TX
Boxwood and ebony chess set, marked with Staunton marks, in a wood box with a sliding lid. The box
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Antique Early 1900s English Other Games

Materials

Boxwood, Ebony

Staunton Chess Set, circa 1900
Staunton Chess Set, circa 1900
H 4 in W 7.5 in D 6 in
Edwardian Draughts/Backgammon Counters, circa 1905
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
original wooden box with sliding lid, circa 1905.   Measurements: Counter height 1/2" (approx 1.25cm
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Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Games

Materials

Boxwood, Ebony

French Hand Carved Walnut and Chestnut Embroidery Box, Sliding Lid, circa 1900
Located in Fayetteville, AR
from the turn of the 20th century. It features a sliding lid with ring handle detailed with carvings of
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Antique Early 1900s French Decorative Boxes

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Walnut, Chestnut

Regency Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Northampton, GB
bottles, a pin cushion, thread waxes as well as some tiny storage boxes with sliding lids that can be
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Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Decorative Boxes

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Satinwood

Regency Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box
Regency Tunbridge Ware Sewing Box
H 5.5 in W 13.58 in D 11 in
Chinese Painted Orange Lacquer Box, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Qing-dynasty office or scholars' studio. Crafted with a sliding lid, the box was used to store and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Napoleonic Mid-19th Century Hand Carved Prisoner of War 'POW' Domino Set
Located in London, GB
) domino set. Made from mutton bone and hand carved with a detailed motif across its pine based sliding lid
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Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Toys

Materials

Bone

19th Century Napoleonic Prisoner of War Dominos
Located in London, GB
(POW) hand carved set of dominos, in a sliding lid box. 22 carved dominos in total unusually thick in
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Antique 1850s French Folk Art Game Boards

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Natural Fiber

19th Century Napoleonic Prisoner of War Dominos Set
Located in London, GB
sliding lid box. The box is decorated with hands carved circular motif and patterns. Size in inches
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Antique 1880s French Folk Art Games

Materials

Bone, Pine

Atsco Oscar Model of a Youth
By Atsco Oscar
Located in Culver City, CA
Fully articulated, with original wooden box, sliding lid
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Early 20th Century American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Terracotta

Atsco Oscar Model of a Youth
Atsco Oscar Model of a Youth
H 20 in W 5 in D 1 in
Atsco Oscar Model of a Youth
By Atsco Oscar
Located in Culver City, CA
Fully articulated with wooden box, sliding glass lid, weighted bottom
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Early 20th Century American Models and Miniatures

Materials

Terracotta

Atsco Oscar Model of a Youth
Atsco Oscar Model of a Youth
H 20 in W 5 in D 1 in
19th Century Chinese Mahjong Set
Located in Chicago, IL
original lacquered box with sliding lid. Such a beautiful set for the mahjong collector in your life!
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Games

Materials

Bone, Bamboo

19th Century Chinese Mahjong Set
19th Century Chinese Mahjong Set
H 2.75 in W 9.5 in L 2.75 in
Robert Merill & Sons Ship's Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
timber box with sliding lid. Ornate axis. Dimensions: 10" L x 10" W x 6.5" H.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Scientific Instruments

Robert Merill & Sons Ship's Compass
Robert Merill & Sons Ship's Compass
H 6.5 in W 10 in D 10 in
Brass Boat Compass by Star of Boston
Located in Norwell, MA
. Beautiful polish job on the brass. Fitted to a varnished wood box with sliding lid. Circa 1940. Perfect
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Vintage 1940s North American Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Brass Boat Compass by Star of Boston
Located in Norwell, MA
". Beautiful polish job on the brass. Fitted to a a varnished wood box with sliding lid. Circa 1950. Perfect
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Vintage 1950s North American Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Ships Compass from Robert Merrill of New York
Located in Norwell, MA
19th century Robert Merrill compass with brass bowl and varnished wood box. Sliding lid. Brass bowl
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Antique 1860s North American Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Ships Compass from Robert Merrill of New York
Located in Norwell, MA
19th century Robert Merrill compass with brass bowl and varnished wood box. Sliding lid. Brass bowl
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Antique 1860s North American Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Small Antique Wilcox Crittenden Boat Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
, dovetailed box. Sliding lid. Great little relic. Circa 1940. Overall Dimensions: 5"H x 5" L x 3"D. 2
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Vintage 1940s American Nautical Objects

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Brass

Boxwood and Ebony Chess Set
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
A well turned chess set in mahogany box with sliding lid. The set has boxwood and ebonized figures
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Vintage 1930s British Games

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Boxwood

Boxwood and Ebony Chess Set
Boxwood and Ebony Chess Set
H 3.35 in W 8.08 in D 4.53 in
Brass Yacht Compass by Star of Boston
By Star Boston 1
Located in Norwell, MA
Gimballed brass boat compass fitted to a varnished wood box with sliding lid. Compass card is
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Vintage 1930s American Nautical Objects

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Brass

Napoleonic Prisoner of War Domino Set
Located in London, GB
war (POW) hand carved set of dominos, in a sliding painted lid box. Made from mutton bone and pine
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Early Victorian Toys

Materials

Bone

Napoleonic Prisoner of War Domino Set
Napoleonic Prisoner of War Domino Set
H 6.8 in W 1.5 in D 1.25 in
Napoleonic Prisoner of War Bone and Wood Domino Game
Located in London, GB
lid taking the shape of a piece of French Empire Furniture. The box with sliding lid and craved bone
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Antique 1810s French Napoleon III Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Bone

19th Century Quill and Ebony Sliding-Lid Box With Inlaid Dots
Located in Charlottesville, VA
This 19th century decorative box features a sliding lid and is constructed with dark-stained wood
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Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Gucci Leather Mens Jewelry or Watch Box with Divided Interior
By Gucci
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
signature green and red stripe logo, on a stitched calfskin box. The sliding lid reveals four (4" x 1 3
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Leather, Fabric

E S Ritchie Boxed Ships Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
painted black and is set into a varnished wood box with sliding lid. Weight is 4 pounds.
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Antique 1890s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

E S Ritchie Boxed Ships Compass
E S Ritchie Boxed Ships Compass
H 3.5 in W 6 in D 6 in
Gentleman Cabinetmakers Fitted Tool Chest
Located in Hanover, MA
maple with walnut trim. Two tills of multiple sliding removable drawers and lidded boxes. Recessed
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Antique 1860s American High Victorian Blanket Chests

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Walnut, Pine

Ships Compass by S Thaxter of Boston
Located in Norwell, MA
STATE STREET BOSTON." Brass bowl compass is fitted to a timber box with a sliding lid. Outside of box
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Antique 1880s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Nineteenth Century Ship's Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
sliding lid. Paper compass card shows damage. Circa 1880. Condition fair. Compass card is damaged
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Antique 1880s American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Napoleonic Prisoner of War Dominos
Located in London, GB
, in a sliding painted lid box. Size in inches: BOX H 5” x W 1.8” x D 1.2” (28 Dominos) Date: 19th
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Antique 1880s Unknown Folk Art Game Boards

Materials

Bone

Edwardian Boxed Draughts/Backgammon Set, circa 1905
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
, presented in their original walnut box with sliding lid, circa 1905. Free worldwide delivery
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Antique Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Edwardian Games

Materials

Boxwood, Ebony

Danish Teak Vanity Dresser Chest
Located in Washington, DC
Danish teak vanity dresser with lift lid and sliding drawer box. Mirrored interior and sliding
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak, Mirror

Danish Teak Vanity Dresser Chest
Danish Teak Vanity Dresser Chest
H 29 in W 36 in D 17.75 in
Architectural Blocks By Richter
By F. Ad. Richter & Co.
Located in Solebury, PA
Anchor Blocks by F.Ad. Richter & Company in original wood box with original labels on sliding lid
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Early 20th Century Austrian Architectural Models

Architectural Blocks By Richter
Architectural Blocks By Richter
H 2 in W 12.75 in D 8.75 in
Art Deco Marble Lidded Box
Located in Bridport, CT
Art Deco Marble Box with Sliding Lid Finely crafted unpolished crema marble box and handle with
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble

Art Deco Marble Lidded Box
Art Deco Marble Lidded Box
H 1.88 in W 6.5 in D 3.75 in
Wooden Box with Sliding Top by Jerry Madrigale, circa 1980s
By Jerry Madrigale
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lovely rectangular wooden box with sliding lid. Jerry Madrigale worked for Knoll's Design and
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Vintage 1980s American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century, American Oak Artist's Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, compartmentalized tray with slide-out lid; the box itself is dovetailed, as well. Probably American, circa 1860.
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Antique 1860s American Country Decorative Boxes

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Brass

19th Century, American Oak Artist's Box
19th Century, American Oak Artist's Box
H 7.5 in W 19 in D 10.5 in

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Slide Lid Box For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the slide lid box you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each slide lid box for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. Your living room may not be complete without a slide lid box — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A slide lid box is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in folk art, Victorian and mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made slide lid box over the years, but those crafted by Cartier, jacques moniquet and Jaques of London are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Slide Lid Box?

Prices for a slide lid box can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $250 and can go as high as $56,826, while the average can fetch as much as $1,195.