18th Century Swedish Box - Black
Located in New Orleans, LA
This charming 18th-century Swedish box features a richly aged black painted finish and a beautifully worn patina that reflects centuries of use.
Wood
18th Century Swedish Wooden Wedding Box
Located in Houston, TX
A rustic Swedish wooden box from the late 18th century, with iron accents and natural patina.
Metal
18th Century Swedish folk art marriage box - Patinated
Located in Malton, GB
This is a stunning example of original 18th century Swedish folk art in the form of a marriage box.
Pine
18th Century Swedish folk art marriage box - Dark
Located in Malton, GB
This is a stunning example of original 18th century Swedish folk art in the form of a marriage box.
Pine
$1,364Sale Price|47% Off
Swedish 18th Century Bentwood Travel Box or Chest
Located in Buisson, FR
Rare and very beautiful Swedish travel box with stunning patina and hand forged iron details. Working lock and key ( bronze key from the 19th century). Sweden, circa 1750-1800. Weath...
Iron
Mid 18th century Swedish pine baroque metal bound box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 18th century swedish pine baroque metal bound box circa 1740.
Metal
18th Century Swedish Blue Painted Wooden Box with Ironwork
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A Swedish Baroque box with original ironwork, key and working lock dated (forged in iron) 1752. This pine wood box, bought in the region of "Dalsland" in Sweden, not far from from No...
Iron
18th Century Swedish Folk Art Birch Box, Dated 1752, with Sliding Lid
Located in Stockholm, SE
An exceptional 18th-century Swedish folk art box, dated 1752, embodying the quiet beauty and functional artistry of rural Scandinavian craftsmanship.
Birch
18th Century Swedish genuine country Folk Art box with original paint
Located in Boden, SE
A very beautiful folk Art box from Burträsk ,Västerbotten Northern Sweden. A very decorative original painting that is typical of that region. Nice salmon pink original painting ins...
Pine
Late 18th century Scandinavian metal bound box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Late 18th century scandinavian metal bound box circa 1790. Rare baroque inspired strong box with 3 locks on the front. Quite likely to have been a box of some importance during it'...
Metal
Swedish bentwood box in birch, ca 1790
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish bentwood box in birch, ca 1790 Svepaskar were used to store various household items. Crafted by bending thin strips of wood, often birch, into an oval or circular shape and ...
Birch
Large box with inlay of various fruit woods. Baroque, early 18th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Beautiful and large box with inlay of various fruit woods. Baroque, early 18th Century. Working lock and key. Interior with later fabric. Wear consistent with age and use
Fruitwood
Mid 18th century hand painted traditional Swedish pine chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 18th century hand painted traditional Swedish chest/box circa 1750.
Iron
Early 18th century Scandinavian baroque oak iron bound box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 18th century Scandinavian baroque oak iron bound box circa 1720. Characterful oval shaped box profusely covered with iron edging and strap work. This piece has taken on a great...
Iron
Mid 18th century Swedish pine chest decorated with labyrinth
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 18th century Swedish pine chest decorated with labyrinth circa 1730.
Metal
18th Century Swedish Miniature Baroque Chest of Drawers
Located in Bozeman, MT
Good 18th century Swedish miniature Baroque jewellery box / commode in it's original finish with good patination. ca 1750 Sweden.
Wood
Swedish 1790s Rustic Oval Top Wooden Box with Iron Accents and Distressed Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rustic Swedish wooden box from the late 18th century, with iron accents and natural patina.
Metal
Antique Swedish Forskrin, Folk Art Travel Box from the 1700s, Original Condition
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique folk art box, a so called Forskrin which was used when travelling for storing documents and valuables around the late 1700s. Made in northern Sweden from solid pine with hand...
Wrought Iron
Charming small Gustavian Shaving Mirror in Mahogany – Sweden, Late 18th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Gustavian Shaving Mirror in Mahogany – Sweden, Late 18th Century Charming small shaving mirror in mahogany (Swietenia mahagoni), made in Sweden during the late 18th century.
Mirror, Mahogany
Rococo Chinoiserie Box, circa 1750
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Rococo chinoiserie box with red interior, circa 1750, Origin: Sweden.
Paint
18th Century Swedish Kistsäng Box Chair with Pull-Out Bed
Located in Mckinney, TX
18th-century Swedish box chair, or kistsäng, crafted in pine and designed as a multifunctional piece for everyday living.
Pine, Paint
Early 18th Century Box on Stand, Swedish Period Baroque--Great for Storage
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite Swedish 18th century period Baroque box on stand is unique by the quality of its carved panels as well as its two hidden drawers.
Wood
18th Century Swedish Folk Art Bentvwood Box with Original Paint Dated 1789
Located in Boden, SE
18th Century Swedish Folk Art bentwood box from Harnesand Angermanland, Northern Sweden.
Pine
$667Sale Price|50% Off
Antique Swedish Bentwood Box, Folk Art , Circa 1750
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful Swedish bentwood box that once was used for storage. Real rare piece Sweden, circa 1750. Weathered and small losses.
Wood
Antique 18th Century Hand-carved And Polychromed Document Box
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Comes with a note that is an extraordinary piece of provenance (historical documentation) written in Swedish. It provides absolute confirmation that the document box is an authentic ...
Iron
Gustavian brass box with perpetual calender based on the rune staff
Located in Knivsta, SE
Gustavian brass box with perpetual calender based on the rune staff. The box is from the late 18th Century and was used as a perpetual calendar and also as a snuff box. There is some...
Brass
17th Century Ranseur
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The ranseur was a medieval European weapon which, though gradually made obsolete by the advent of firearms, persisted in regular use through the 17th century. Later ranseurs, such as...
Steel
Swedish(Svepask) Bride's Box.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Original painted box from Northern Sweden.I would say early 19th.century but could be 18th.
Wood
Swedish Folk Art Wedding Box, Late 18th Century
By Craft and Folk Art Museum
Located in everton lymington, GB
Very early folk art wedding box from the Halsingland landscape of Sweden, circa 1880s. It has a sliding top and drawer on underneath. Hand carved with hearts and foliage details. Has...
Wood
18th Century Swedish Bentwood Box
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful Swedish box, once used for storage. Nice patina. Sweden, circa 1750. Weathered, small losses and old repairs. More pictures are available on request.
Wood
18th Century Swedish Marriage Box
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine 18th century Swedish painted oval pantry box made to celebrate a wedding, depicting a loving couple in their period finery, surrounded by border of fruits and flowers, the ...
Beech, Paint
Swedish 18th Century Painted Pine Box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish 18th century painted pine box circa 1790.
Iron
Swedish 18th Century Painted Folk Art Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish 18th century folk art box. Original black paint and hardware and key.
Pine, Leather
Swedish 18th Century Original Blue Folk Art Painted Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish 18th century original painted decorative Folk Art box, with original lock and key.
Pine
18th Century Swedish folk art marriage box - Pale
Located in Malton, GB
This is a stunning example of original 18th century Swedish folk art in the form of a marriage box.
Iron
Swedish 18th century hand painted oak box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish 18th century hand painted oak box circa 1705.
Oak, Paint
Rare 18th Century Swedish Riveted Iron Travel Box
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique Swedish travel box. The wooden versions are rare but in metal I have not seen it before. Great piece with beautiful worn patina, Sweden, circa 1750. Weathered.
Iron
Late 18th Century Swedish Bridal Box
Located in Hastings, GB
Late 18th century Swedish bridal box Originally for bridal trinkets and finery, keepsakes and gifts Beautiful aged box with hinged lid All original metal strap work and handles T...
Iron
Swedish 18th Century Painted Box in Oak Wood
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
We acquired this piece in the region of "Skåne" in South Sweden. This Mid 18th Century piece was most likely used for keeping important and precious documents or private objects.
Iron
18th Century Swedish Folk Art Painted Bentwood Box
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful Swedish bentwood box that once was used for storage. Real rare piece with stunning color and hand-forged iron nails and handle. Sweden, circa 1750.
Wood
Swedish 18th Century Original Painted Wooden Box, Dated 1743
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An original painted Swedish Baroque box with beautiful ironwork and in the original blue painted color. The box is dated 1743 in the ironwork.
Oak
Mid 18th Century Swedish Pine Baroque Metal Bound Box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 18th century Swedish pine Baroque metal bound box circa 1740.
Iron
Mid 18th century Swedish pine baroque metal bound box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 18th century Swedish pine baroque metal bound box circa 1740.
Metal
Swedish Salmon Pink 18th Century Wooden Folk Art Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 18th Century Scandinavian hand painted folk art box in original salmon or light orange decorations, circa 1780's. The box is also presented in its original metal hardware and it...
Iron
Swedish 18th Century Wooden Monogrammed and Dated Folk Art Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish 18th century wooden monogrammed and dated Folk Art box, 1799.
Oak
Eighteenth Century Swedish Wedding Box
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Eighteenth century Swedish Wedding Box. Rustic Swedish wooden box with iron accents and natural patina.
Wood
Swedish 18th Century Carved Pine Folk Art Painted Box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Swedish 18th century carved pine painted chest circa 1712.
Pine, Paint
Swedish Iron Bound Travel Box
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Late 18th century Swedish iron bound travel box with traces of original paint and gilt.
Iron
Beautiful and rare Gustavian Alder Root box from late 18th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Beautiful and rare Gustavian Alder Root box. From Sweden during the late 18th Century. Adorable details in brass.
Brass
Large Swedish Book-Hide late 18th century
Located in Farsta, SE
Large Swedish Book-Hide late 18th century The craftsmanship is truly amazing, made by a master carver in pine wood. Was originally painted in black color but with time and use the ...
Pine
Exceptional Swedish Butter Box ca 1700-1830
Located in Farsta, SE
Exceptional Swedish Butter Box ca 1700-1830 Octagonal-shaped limestone box with a fossil knob. Its carved lines and beautiful wear make it what it was centuries ago - a statement pi...
Limestone
Late 18th Century Scandinavian Metal Bound Box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Late 18th century scandinavian metal bound box circa 1790. Rare baroque inspired strong box with 3 locks on the front. Quite likely to have been a box of some importance during i...
Metal
Late 18th century Scandinavian metal bound box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Late 18th century Scandinavian metal bound box circa 1790. Rare baroque inspired strong box with 3 locks on the front. Quite likely to have been a box of some importance during it'...
Metal
Mid 18th century Swedish pine chest decorated with labyrinth
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 18th century Swedish pine chest decorated with labyrinth circa 1730.
Pine
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.
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