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Small Antique Apprentice Chest, Anglo-Indian, Colonial Keepsake Box, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique apprentice-piece chest. An Anglo-Indian, carved teak Colonial keepsake box
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Teak
H 4.53 in W 8.67 in D 4.73 in
Small Vintage Keepsake Box, Indian, Teak, Storage Case, Carved, Art Deco, C.1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small vintage keepsake box. An Indian, teak storage case with carved finish, dating to
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Teak
H 3.15 in W 5.91 in D 6.11 in
Small Vintage Decorative Jewellery Box, Chinese Lacquer, Keepsake Case, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small vintage decorative jewellery box. A Chinese, lacquer and soapstone keepsake case
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Soapstone
H 3.15 in W 6.7 in D 4.93 in
Maitland Smith Jewelry Box, Casket Box, Inlaid, Banded, Keepsake Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Stamford, CT
interior. The outer casket box having two center doors that open and lead to a group of small drawers
Category
Late 20th Century Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wood
Hallmarked Silver Plated Keepsake Box, Sheffield, Uk, Circa 1900
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Offered is a stunning Sheffield silver keepsake box dating to 1900, with associated hallmark. This
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Hallmarked Silver Plated Keepsake Box, Sheffield, UK, circa 1900
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Offered is a stunning silver plated keepsake box dating to 1900, with associated hallmark. This
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Silver Plated Keepsake Box, Early 20th Century
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Offered is a silver plated keepsake box, dating to the early 1900s. The hallmarked box offers great
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Silver
Late 19th Century Limoges Enamel Keepsake Box
By Limoges
Located in Paris, FR
Small, rectangular, enamel keepsake box from Limoges. The lid is decorated with a central medallion
Category
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Enamel
Vintage Carved Keepsake Case, Chinese, Satinwood, Decorative Box, Circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage carved keepsake case. A Chinese, satinwood decorative box, dating to the mid 20th
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Materials
Satinwood
H 4.53 in W 13.19 in D 6.5 in
Victorian Burr Walnut Small Keepsake Chest With Engraved Brass & Green Baize
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Victorian Burr Walnut Small Keepsake Chest With Engraved Brass Details & Cream Leather Supports
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
H 4.34 in W 6.7 in D 3.55 in
Antique Glove Box, English, Oak, Keepsake, Reception Key Case, Georgian, C.1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique glove box. An English, oak lidded keepsake or reception key case, dating to the
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak
H 11.82 in W 9.65 in D 5.12 in
Solid Walnut Vintage 1970's Whale Jewelry Keepsake Decorative Box
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern gift keepsake ring box in solid walnut circa 1970's. Sculpturally hand crafted
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Walnut
Antique Ladies Vanity Box, Italian, Olive Wood, Keepsake, Jewellery, Sorrento
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ladies vanity box. An Italian, olive wood keepsake or jewellery box, dating to
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Edwardian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Olive
H 4.34 in W 0.99 in D 5.12 in
Set 2 Cut & Beveled Glass Heart Shaped Candy Dish Jewelry Trinket Keepsake Box
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 2 handmade cut and beveled Glass Heart shaped lidded Boxes, Candy Dish, Jewlery, Keepsake
Category
Vintage 1960s Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Cut Glass
H 2 in W 5.5 in D 4.25 in
Mid Century Modern Enameled Copper and Oak Jewelry Keepsake Container
Located in San Jose, CA
design of vintage German pottery. The perfect gift or keepsake box for jewelry, keys, or small personal
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Copper
Petite Indian Swivel Box
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite keepsake box with a swivel lid is crafted in the tradition of Indian bidri-ware, with a
Category
20th Century Indian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Silver
Labradorite Hinged Box, 4.25"
Located in New York, NY
safeguarding jewels or small keepsakes, this labradorite box adds an element of mystical charm to any space
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stone
Vintage Italian Decorative Box 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
appeal and practical storage for small keepsakes or cherished mementos.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Box 507A
By Georg Jensen
Located in Hellerup, DK
ornamentation. Inside with mahogany base and sides. A wonderful keepsake box for jewels or to store small items
Category
Vintage 1920s Danish Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Black R&Y Augousti Hinged Snakeskin Box
By R & Y Augousti
Located in West Palm Beach, US
jewelry or small keepsakes. The interior is lined in black felt and has the R&Y Augousti brass label on
Category
1990s French Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Animal Skin
Mid-Century Modern Silver Plated Accessory Box
Located in New York, NY
of small items- from personal effects to treasured keepsakes. It is in excellent vintage condition
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
Danish Modern Enameled Abstract Teak Table Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
warmth and artistic expression.
Whether used as a jewelry box, a keepsake holder, or a stylish organizer
Category
20th Century Danish Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Late 18th C. English Carved Wood Document Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English small-sized wooden box, circa 1770-1800. This antique box from England has been lovingly
Category
Antique 18th Century English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Vintage Round Trinket Lidded Brass Box with Mother of Pearl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
mother of pearl box.
Small round brass keepsake box with white Mother of Pearl inlay.
Dimensions: 3.5 x
Category
20th Century Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Hand Blown Octagonal Murano Glass Box in Smoked Garnet
Located in New York, NY
presenting small keepsakes, as an objet d'art in its own right that promises to beautify any surface that it
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Murano Glass
Qing Dynasty Hinged Box with Brass Hardware and Weathered Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
antiquity and mystery. Beyond its visual appeal, it offers practical storage for small keepsakes, jewelry
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Antique French Belle Epoch Burlwood Revolving Door Decorative Box
Located in Forney, TX
- jewelry casket - trinket keepsake small cabinet - old fashioned cigarette case, features flower
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Belle Époque Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
21st Century McAdams Design Cypress Lacewood Bronze Ceremony Box Nautical Fish
Located in Miami, FL
Nautical Arts and Crafts Hardwood, Cypress and Bronze Knob Handmade and Hand painted Ceremony Box
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
H 6 in W 10 in D 10 in
Black Lacquered Lidded Circular Box with Mother of Pearl Floral Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage black lacquered lidded circular box with mother or pearl floral inlaid décor. This
Category
20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Antique Document Wooden Box with Incised Diamond Motifs and Wave Patterns
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian wooden document box from the 19th century with incised diamond motifs and wave
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
19th Century English Carved Walnut and Mother of Pearl Decorative Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique box on a desk, a vanity or a table to hold small objects and keepsakes
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Chinese Antique Lidded Lunch Box with Volutes, Handle and Distressed Finish
Located in Yonkers, NY
story, this lunch box can be repurposed as a holder for small keepsakes, a decorative container for
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 7.5 in
Maitland Smith Post Modern White Tessellated Hexagonal Stone Box 1980's
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Hollywood, CA
tessellated stone with brass finial, decorative, lidded keepsake box, with brown felted base bottom
Category
Late 20th Century Asian Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stone
Hand-Blown Amber Murano Glass Box with 24 Karat Gold Flecks
Located in New York, NY
ideal for presenting small keepsakes, as an objet d'art in its own right that promises to beautify any
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold
English Victorian Period Bank Storage Box with Brass Accents and Metal Interior
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Victorian period bank storage box from the 19th century with brass corners and removable
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 4.6 in W 11.2 in D 6.7 in
19th Century Wooden Document Box with Distressed Patina and Brass Stud Design
Located in Yonkers, NY
or bedroom, this document box can store important papers, keepsakes, or even small trinkets, keeping
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
H 18 in W 24 in D 14 in
Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Onyx Black with Murine Detailing
Located in New York, NY
vessel ideal for presenting small keepsakes, as an objet d'art in its own right that promises to beautify
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Murano Glass
Modernist Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Smoked Bronze with Brass Detailing
Located in New York, NY
much a functional vessel ideal for presenting small keepsakes, as an objet d'art in its own right that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Murano Glass
H 4.75 in W 7 in D 4.5 in
Large Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Onyx Black W/24 Karat Gold Flecks
Located in New York, NY
for presenting small keepsakes, as an objet d'art in its own right that promises to beautify any
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Murano Glass
Art Nouveau casket with a portrait of a lady
Located in Hamburg, DE
Introducing our exquisite Small Rectangular Box, a beautiful relic from the turn of the 20th
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Glass, Bakelite, Wood, Paper
Japanese Gilt Tabako-Bon with Mountain Landscape, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This lacquered box is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Copper
English 19th Century Miniature Cabinet with Scrollwork Inlay and Inner Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
for storing precious items like jewelry, collectibles, or small keepsakes.
Below the glass doors, the
Category
Antique 19th Century English Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 24.5 in W 14.5 in D 8.25 in
Small Caracol Keepsake Box in Silver Bronze and White Marble from Elan Atelier
By Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Caracol keepsake box is comprised of a hand carved base in black or white marble with a solid old
Category
2010s European Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 5.1 in W 3.9 in D 3.9 in
Japanese Tabako-bon with Two Rabbits, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
This wooden box is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Bamboo, Bakelite, Hardwood
Caracol Keepsake Box Set of 3 Silver Bronze and White Marble from Elan Atelier
By Elan Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Caracol Keepsake box set of 3 in silver bronze and white marble
The set of 3 includes 1 small, 1
Category
2010s European Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 5.1 in W 3.9 in D 3.9 in
Small Oak Box Table or Stool
Located in Port Chester, NY
A small carved English box on legs in golden oak. Can be used as a stool, a keepsake box, a low
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Stools
Materials
Oak
Decorative Oceanic Jewellery Box
Located in London, GB
shell and the wooden container gives the box an almost fairy tale quality, making it a keepsake that can
Category
2010s Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Shell, Wood
Japanese Silver Karabitsu Bonbonniere Box, Taisho Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
boxes containing small gifts and keepsakes for visiting dignitaries and important guests.
Weight
Category
Vintage 1920s Japanese Meiji Metalwork
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Handcrafted Small Merchant's Chest with Lock and Key
Located in Doylestown, PA
Antique small merchant's chest or box, c. 1920's.
Wonderful petite chest handcrafted of teak and
Category
Vintage 1920s Unknown Rustic Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Teak
Emma, Lady Hamilton’s ‘Orange Blossom’ Box for Her Wedding Flowers
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This charming keepsake comprises an oval paper lined wooden box and lid, formally a pill or pantry
Category
Antique 1790s English Nautical Objects
Materials
Paper
Heart Form Glass & Terra Cotta Trinket Boxes by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
tops of each fit seamlessly into the primary container, perfect for jewelry or any series of small
Category
20th Century American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
H 1.25 in W 4 in D 3.25 in
19th Century French Walnut & Bone Floral Inlaid Trunk
Located in Southampton, NY
into the wood. The top wrought iron straps look to be added later, though old. A small rectangular box
Category
Antique 19th Century French Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Wrought Iron
DeCastelli Existence Wall Five-Tier Bookcase in Brass by Michele De Lucchi
By DeCastelli, Michele de Lucchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
books perfectly straight and composed? [...] And don’t we like to keep a few small objects, keepsakes
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 65.36 in W 48.43 in D 16.15 in
DeCastelli Existence Wall Four-Tier Bookcase in Stainless Steel
By DeCastelli, Michele de Lucchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
books perfectly straight and composed? [...] And don’t we like to keep a few small objects, keepsakes
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Stainless Steel
DeCastelli Existence Three-Tier Bookcase in Stainless Steel by Michele De Lucchi
By DeCastelli, Michele de Lucchi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
books perfectly straight and composed? [...] And don’t we like to keep a few small objects, keepsakes
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 37.8 in W 27.96 in D 24.02 in
DeCastelli Existence Five-Tier Bookcase in Brass by Michele De Lucchi
By Michele de Lucchi, DeCastelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
books perfectly straight and composed? [...] And don’t we like to keep a few small objects, keepsakes
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bookcases
Materials
Brass
H 64.57 in W 27.96 in D 24.02 in
Japanse Silver and Gold Bonbonniere by Mitsukoshi, Showa Era, 1935, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
.
The small silver bonbonniere box and cover in the form of a tebako, a traditional box for personal
Category
Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Metalwork
Materials
Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Japanese Gilt Takamaki-E Tabako-Bon, C. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
keepsake of the past.
Additional dimensions:
Box: 5.25"D x 8.75"W x 6"H
With handle upright: 9.25"H
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Brass
Indonesian Vintage Chest with Unique Latch & Side Handles
Located in Yonkers, NY
the right, perfect for storing cherished keepsakes or smaller items. The rich, warm hues of the wood
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Blanket Chests
Materials
Brass
1950s Lane Altavista Copenhagen Mid Century Modern Two Tier Walnut End Table
By Lane Furniture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
its small factory after securing a contract with the federal government to produce ammunition boxes
Category
Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 24.5 in W 29 in D 20 in
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Small Keepsake Box For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic small keepsake box available at 1stDibs. Each small keepsake box for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. Find 68 options for an antique or vintage small keepsake box now, or shop our selection of 8 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a small keepsake box — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A small keepsake box is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, modern and mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one small keepsake box that is appealing in its simplicity, but DeCastelli, Michele de Lucchi and Elan Atelier produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Small Keepsake Box?
The average selling price for a small keepsake box at 1stDibs is $895, while they’re typically $88 on the low end and $26,860 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right boxes for You
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.
Questions About Small Keepsake Box
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You can use a wide range of items as a keepsake box. Decorative boxes made of wood, metal, bone, brass and other materials can all hold keepsakes. The size of what you wish to store will help to determine which box is right for your needs. If you plan to stow delicate items inside, consider a box with velvet or satin lining. You'll find a variety of keepsake boxes on 1stDibs.
- What is a keepsake box called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A keepsake box can be called by a number of different names. You may see them referred to as memory boxes or trinket boxes. However, many people simply use the phrase keepsake box to describe them. Shop a selection of antique and vintage keepsake boxes on 1stDibs.
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