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Teak Jewelry Box

Scandinavian teak jewelry box, 1980s, organic
Scandinavian teak jewelry box, 1980s, organic

Scandinavian teak jewelry box, 1980s, organic

Located in BELFORT, FR

Beautiful organic scandinavian jewelry box, made of teak wood. In very good condition.

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Vintage 1980s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Teak

Teak Jewelry Box from Denmark, 1950s
Teak Jewelry Box from Denmark, 1950s

Teak Jewelry Box from Denmark, 1950s

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A handcrafted jewelry box with a mirrored lid and a single treasure drawer, all executed in teak.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Teak, Mirror

Teak Jewelry Box from Denmark, 1950s

Teak Jewelry Box from Denmark, 1950s

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A hand crafted jewelry box with a mirrored lid and a single treasure drawer, all executed in teak.

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20th Century Danish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Anglo Indian Colonial Brass Inlaid Teak Jewelry Box
Anglo Indian Colonial Brass Inlaid Teak Jewelry Box

Anglo Indian Colonial Brass Inlaid Teak Jewelry Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

A Beautiful Anglo Indian, Colonial, brass inlaid teak jewelry lidded box made for the English market. handcrafted with floral and hearts brass inlays on top are surrounded by brass i...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

1960s German Modernist Teak Jewelry Box Abstract Enamel  Schibensky Bunge
1960s German Modernist Teak Jewelry Box Abstract Enamel  Schibensky Bunge

1960s German Modernist Teak Jewelry Box Abstract Enamel Schibensky Bunge

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a 1960s German modernist teak wood jewelry box with abstract enamel metal plate.

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Danish Aksel Bender Madsen & Ejner Larsen Solid Teak Jewelry Box for Willy Beck
Danish Aksel Bender Madsen & Ejner Larsen Solid Teak Jewelry Box for Willy Beck

Danish Aksel Bender Madsen & Ejner Larsen Solid Teak Jewelry Box for Willy Beck

By Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen, Willy Beck

Located in San Jose, CA

Mid century modern organizing trinket jewelry box designed by Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen for cabinet maker Willy Beck, Denmark.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Teak

Antique Double Height Carved Indian Jewelry Box, Teak & Brass, 1910
Antique Double Height Carved Indian Jewelry Box, Teak & Brass, 1910

Antique Double Height Carved Indian Jewelry Box, Teak & Brass, 1910

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Double height carved Indian box An unusual piece with 2 levels, the top of the box in the octagonal shape has an opening lid. The lower is rectangular and it stands on small feet ...

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Early 20th Century Anglo Raj Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Modern Jewelry Box in Teak and Leather ca 1950-1960's
Scandinavian Modern Jewelry Box in Teak and Leather ca 1950-1960's

Scandinavian Modern Jewelry Box in Teak and Leather ca 1950-1960's

Located in Örebro, SE

Beautiful jewelry box in teak and leather. Inscription HM on top, ca 1950-1960's.

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Vintage 1950s European Scandinavian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Teak, Leather

Hand-Carved Anglo-Indian Jewelry Box in Teak Wood with Brass Inlay
Hand-Carved Anglo-Indian Jewelry Box in Teak Wood with Brass Inlay

Hand-Carved Anglo-Indian Jewelry Box in Teak Wood with Brass Inlay

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage hand carved wood jewelry trinket storage box with brass inlaid. Hand-carved large wooden Anglo-Raj jewelry box.

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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Pear Decorative Box in Teak - Mid-Century Wooden Jewelry Box - Danemark 1960s
Pear Decorative Box in Teak - Mid-Century Wooden Jewelry Box - Danemark 1960s

Pear Decorative Box in Teak - Mid-Century Wooden Jewelry Box - Danemark 1960s

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Pear Decorative Box in Teak - Mid-Century Wooden Jewelry Box - Danemark 1960s Nice wooden box shaped like a pear, very typical of Danish design from this era.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Teak

Vintage Sumatra, Indonesia Lacquer Pyramid Shaped Jewelry Box with Five Drawers
Vintage Sumatra, Indonesia Lacquer Pyramid Shaped Jewelry Box with Five Drawers

Vintage Sumatra, Indonesia Lacquer Pyramid Shaped Jewelry Box with Five Drawers

Located in Centennial, CO

A beautiful vintage mid to late 20th century pyramid shaped jewelry box with five drawers from South Sumatra, Palembang, Indonesia.

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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Tribal Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Solid Teak Dovetail Multiuse Box with Drawer
Danish Modern Solid Teak Dovetail Multiuse Box with Drawer

Danish Modern Solid Teak Dovetail Multiuse Box with Drawer

By Dansk, Peter Hvidt

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful handmade solid teak box with drawer, circa 1980s simple and elegant well-made dovetail great quality. with small compartments inside the drawer.

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Teak

Vintage Netturpetti Brass-Mounted Teak Dowry Jewelry Box, Kerala, India, 1950
Vintage Netturpetti Brass-Mounted Teak Dowry Jewelry Box, Kerala, India, 1950

Vintage Netturpetti Brass-Mounted Teak Dowry Jewelry Box, Kerala, India, 1950

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Netturpetti Brass-Mounted Teak Dowry Jewelry Box, Kerala, India, Circa 1950 A beautifully handcrafted Netturpetti (Nettoor Petti), a highly collectible traditional Kerala do...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Thin Edge Jewelry Chest by George Nelson 1954, Original, Rosewood, Teak, Signed
Thin Edge Jewelry Chest by George Nelson 1954, Original, Rosewood, Teak, Signed

Thin Edge Jewelry Chest by George Nelson 1954, Original, Rosewood, Teak, Signed

By George Nelson

Located in Kansas City, MO

Rare early George Nelson for Herman Miller nine drawer jewelry / miniature cabinet in rosewood and teak with porcelain pulls. Completely original, never refinished very good conditio...

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Teak, Rosewood, Porcelain

19C Anglo Indian Carved Teak Wood and Sadeli Mosaic Box
19C Anglo Indian Carved Teak Wood and Sadeli Mosaic Box

19C Anglo Indian Carved Teak Wood and Sadeli Mosaic Box

Located in Dallas, TX

PRESENTING A LOVELY 19th century Anglo-Indian Carved Teak Wood and Sadeli Mosaic Box, featuring a carving of a Hunt Scene. Made circa 1870 in Bombay, India during the Rule of the Br...

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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver, Pewter

Jewelry Trinket Box with Porcelain Cat Blue and White, Mid-20th Century
Jewelry Trinket Box with Porcelain Cat Blue and White, Mid-20th Century

Jewelry Trinket Box with Porcelain Cat Blue and White, Mid-20th Century

Located in New York, NY

A rich dark brown teak trinket or jewelry box with a blue‑and‑white porcelain cat finial, circa mid‑20th century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Teak, Porcelain

Jewelry Trinket Box with Porcelain Dog Blue and White, Mid-20th Century
Jewelry Trinket Box with Porcelain Dog Blue and White, Mid-20th Century

Jewelry Trinket Box with Porcelain Dog Blue and White, Mid-20th Century

Located in New York, NY

A rich dark brown teak trinket or jewelry box with a blue‑and‑white porcelain dog finial, circa mid‑20th century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain, Teak

Solid Teak Jewelry or Trinket Box by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
Solid Teak Jewelry or Trinket Box by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk

Solid Teak Jewelry or Trinket Box by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk

By Jens Quistgaard, Dansk

Located in San Diego, CA

A very rare and hard to find solid teak jewelry or trinket box by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1950s.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Teak

Chinese Brass Box
Chinese Brass Box

Chinese Brass Box

Located in New York, NY

This brass box has a teak wood lining, a round center serpentine stone that resembles jade, and hand engraved with leaves and flowers.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Stone, Brass

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Small Teak Jewelry Box by Studio Artist Deborah Bump
Small Teak Jewelry Box by Studio Artist Deborah Bump

Small Teak Jewelry Box by Studio Artist Deborah Bump

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H 3.38 in W 5.25 in D 3.25 in

Small Teak Jewelry Box by Studio Artist Deborah Bump

By Deborah Bump

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Very small pig jewelry box by Deborah Bump. Wooden puzzle piece construction allowing the box to slide open. Stamped.

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Late 20th Century Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Teak

Teak and Black Leather Jewelry Box by Aksel Kjersgaard for Odder Furniture
Teak and Black Leather Jewelry Box by Aksel Kjersgaard for Odder Furniture

Teak and Black Leather Jewelry Box by Aksel Kjersgaard for Odder Furniture

By Aksel Kjersgaard, Odder Furniture

Located in Houston, TX

Stunning and unique jewelry box designed by Aksel Kjersgaard and produced by Odder Furniture. The gorgeous rectangular box has teakwood with black leather on the top. The interior of...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Leather, Teak

Bone inlaid Jewelry Box
Bone inlaid Jewelry Box

Bone inlaid Jewelry Box

Unavailable

H 6.75 in W 9.75 in D 6 in

Bone inlaid Jewelry Box

Located in New York, NY

Bone inlaid box used for jewelry with small drawers, available in various designs. May not be exactly as pictured, please call for additional details.

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20th Century Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Teak, Bone

Danish Willy Beck / Ejnar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen Teak Jewelry Box
Danish Willy Beck / Ejnar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen Teak Jewelry Box

Danish Willy Beck / Ejnar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen Teak Jewelry Box

By Willy Beck

Located in Oakland, CA

Sculptural teak jewelry box with mirror, designed by Ejnar Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen, created by Willy Beck of Denmark.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Jewelry Box
Danish Teak Jewelry Box

Danish Teak Jewelry Box

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H 11.75 in W 8.25 in D 6.5 in

Danish Teak Jewelry Box

Located in Chicago, IL

4 Green lined felt drawers and oiled teak wood.

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Teak

Staved Teak Jewelry Box by Jens Quistgaard
Staved Teak Jewelry Box by Jens Quistgaard

Staved Teak Jewelry Box by Jens Quistgaard

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H 1.5 in W 14.75 in D 2.75 in

Staved Teak Jewelry Box by Jens Quistgaard

By Jens Quistgaard

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A mod jewelry or trinket box by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, executed in staved teak with three equally-proportioned compartments and an interlocking lid.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Teak

Dyrlund Danish Modern Teak Desk Accessory or Jewelry Box
Dyrlund Danish Modern Teak Desk Accessory or Jewelry Box

Dyrlund Danish Modern Teak Desk Accessory or Jewelry Box

By Dyrlund

Located in South Bend, IN

A nice Mid-Century Danish Modern solid teak dresser box, jewelry box, or desk accessory box Denmark, circa 1970s Measures: 12"W × 8.75"D × 3.25"H Good original vintage condi...

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Teak

Willy Beck Jewelry Box
Willy Beck Jewelry Box

Willy Beck Jewelry Box

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H 3.75 in W 11.38 in D 12.25 in

Willy Beck Jewelry Box

By Willy Beck

Located in Pawtucket, RI

Willy Beck jewelry box. Lid lifts to reveal vanity mirror and adjustable divided storage. Marked with paper label to underside.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Small Carved Danish Modern Teak Box
Small Carved Danish Modern Teak Box

Small Carved Danish Modern Teak Box

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H 1.5 in W 6.75 in D 4 in

Small Carved Danish Modern Teak Box

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Compact, 1960s carved teak box with sliding door. Bevelled lid allows the top to slide with applied pressure for a very sturdy, secure container.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Solid Teak Dovetail Trinket Box with Drawer
Danish Modern Solid Teak Dovetail Trinket Box with Drawer

Danish Modern Solid Teak Dovetail Trinket Box with Drawer

By Dansk

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful handmade solid teak trinket box with drawer, circa 1980s simple and elegant well made with 7 compartments, each comp. its 3.75" wide and 1.5" depth , great condition and in...

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Teak

Pair of Danish Modern Teak Jewelry Cabinets by Arne Vodder for Sibast
Pair of Danish Modern Teak Jewelry Cabinets by Arne Vodder for Sibast

Pair of Danish Modern Teak Jewelry Cabinets by Arne Vodder for Sibast

By Arne Vodder, Sibast

Located in Kansas City, MO

Two jewelry cabinets in teak designed by Arne Vodder and made by Sibast, Denmark. Each has three drawers, some of which are felt lined. The cases are in very good to excellent origin...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Teak

1950s Teak Box by Ejnar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck, Copenhagen
1950s Teak Box by Ejnar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck, Copenhagen

1950s Teak Box by Ejnar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck, Copenhagen

By Willy Beck, Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen

Located in Hägersten, SE

Box designed by Ejnar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen. Produced by Cabinet maker Willy Beck in Copenhagen, Denmark, during the 1950s. Made from solid teak with dove tail joinery in the ...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Mirror, Palisander, Teak

Carved Jewelry Box with Mirror and Storage
Carved Jewelry Box with Mirror and Storage

Carved Jewelry Box with Mirror and Storage

Located in Chicago, IL

This carved jewelry box is from Thailand and is made from teakwood. It features a mirror and storage compartments inside.

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Vintage 1930s Thai Decorative Boxes

Materials

Teak

Eight Drawer Jewelry Chest
Eight Drawer Jewelry Chest

Eight Drawer Jewelry Chest

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H 10 in Dm 20 in

Eight Drawer Jewelry Chest

Located in Chicago, IL

High-Polished teak jewelry Chest. Functional carrying handles on sides.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Jewelry Cabinet
Mid Century Jewelry Cabinet

Mid Century Jewelry Cabinet

Located in San Francisco, CA

Mid Century design jewelry cabinet with fitted interiors, excellent condition.

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Vintage 1950s American Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Teak

Wooden Box
Wooden Box

Wooden Box

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H 7.88 in W 18.12 in D 11.82 in

Wooden Box

Located in Chicago, IL

This wooden box is from Gujarat, India, and dates to the early 1900s. Simple in its design, the teak box’s only adornment is found in its brass handles. Inside, a removable tray prov...

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Vintage 1920s Indian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Teak

Jewelry Chest by Arne Vodder
Jewelry Chest by Arne Vodder

Jewelry Chest by Arne Vodder

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H 9.75 in W 15.5 in L 9.75 in

Jewelry Chest by Arne Vodder

By Arne Vodder

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A spare, diminutive and refined jewelry chest or desk organizer in warm teak having three flush face drawers with arched cut outs.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Teak

George Nelson Miniature Jewelry Chest
George Nelson Miniature Jewelry Chest

George Nelson Miniature Jewelry Chest

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H 10.75 in W 20.25 in D 14 in

George Nelson Miniature Jewelry Chest

By George Nelson

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A nice original example retaining the early all porcelain pulls and brass tab feet.

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Vintage 1950s American Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Porcelain, Rosewood, Teak

George Nelson Jewelry Cabinet For Herman Miller
George Nelson Jewelry Cabinet For Herman Miller

George Nelson Jewelry Cabinet For Herman Miller

By George Nelson, Herman Miller

Located in Toronto, Ontario

A very nice George Nelson designed jewelry chest for Herman Miller. 4 drawers and one large door . Stands on tiny rubber feet. Original marbleized paper interior. Note: Th...

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Vintage 1950s American Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal

18th Century Brass Mounted "Marriage" Dowry Box
18th Century Brass Mounted "Marriage" Dowry Box

18th Century Brass Mounted "Marriage" Dowry Box

Located in Middleburg, VA

This wonderfully handcrafted brass and teak dowry box is a step into a rich cultural heritage.

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Antique 18th Century Indian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

George Nelson Miniature Jewelry Chest for Herman Miller Model #5211
George Nelson Miniature Jewelry Chest for Herman Miller Model #5211

George Nelson Miniature Jewelry Chest for Herman Miller Model #5211

By George Nelson

Located in Philadelphia, PA

George Nelson miniature jewelry chest for Herman Miller on swag stand model 5211. This version is in teak on all sides with cream lacquered large door and rosewood drawers. All knobs...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Aluminum

Arne Vodder Danish Teak Jewelry or Watch Box / Chest
Arne Vodder Danish Teak Jewelry or Watch Box / Chest

Arne Vodder Danish Teak Jewelry or Watch Box / Chest

By Arne Vodder

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A simple three-drawer teak wood jewelry or watch box / chest with Vodder's signature cut away designed arched drawer pulls, lined in felt and ready for your precious jewelry or watch...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Jewelry Vanity Mirror Lidded Box in Teak by Ejnar Larsen & Aksel Madsen, 1950s
Jewelry Vanity Mirror Lidded Box in Teak by Ejnar Larsen & Aksel Madsen, 1950s

Jewelry Vanity Mirror Lidded Box in Teak by Ejnar Larsen & Aksel Madsen, 1950s

By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen

Located in Skokie, IL

Ejnar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen solid teak jewelry vanity mirror lidded box for Willy Beck, Denmark, 1950s Box designed by Ejnar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen.

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak make up Vanity jewelry box by Arne Wahl Iversen
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak make up Vanity jewelry box by Arne Wahl Iversen

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak make up Vanity jewelry box by Arne Wahl Iversen

By Vinde Møbelfabrik, Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Flip top mirror with brass ring pull opens to a sliding felt lined jewelry box with two lower sections for make up storage.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Felt, Mirror, Teak

George Nelson, Rosewood Jewelry Box, 1950s
George Nelson, Rosewood Jewelry Box, 1950s

George Nelson, Rosewood Jewelry Box, 1950s

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H 31.89 in W 20.28 in D 13.78 in

George Nelson, Rosewood Jewelry Box, 1950s

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

This is the rare eight drawer jewelry box with teak carcass and rosewood drawer fronts with porcelain pulls, raised on an enamelled metal column and four feet.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modernist Sculptural Teak Jewelry Box Scandinavian Danish
Mid-Century Modernist Sculptural Teak Jewelry Box Scandinavian Danish

Mid-Century Modernist Sculptural Teak Jewelry Box Scandinavian Danish

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a modernist teak jewelry box with inside mirror. Stamped "Genuine Teak Wood".

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Teak

Vintage Handcrafted Teak Jewelry Box and Mirror
Vintage Handcrafted Teak Jewelry Box and Mirror

Vintage Handcrafted Teak Jewelry Box and Mirror

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H 13.25 in W 13.75 in D 5.75 in

Vintage Handcrafted Teak Jewelry Box and Mirror

Located in San Jose, CA

Mid Century Modern jewelry box with mirror in solid teak. This handcrafted piece features dovetailed joinery and excellent craftsmanship.

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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Teak

Solid Teak Danish Modern Valet Box Jewelry Tray Catch All
Solid Teak Danish Modern Valet Box Jewelry Tray Catch All

Solid Teak Danish Modern Valet Box Jewelry Tray Catch All

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautifully-crafted solid teak valet box, jewelry tray and catch all. High quality brass fittings.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

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Teak Jewelry Box For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal teak jewelry box for your home. Each teak jewelry box for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using hardwood, teak and wood. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer teak jewelry box, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each teak jewelry box bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one teak jewelry box that is appealing in its simplicity, but Dansk Designs, Jens Harald Quistgaard and George Nelson produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Teak Jewelry Box?

The average selling price for a teak jewelry box at 1stDibs is $965, while they’re typically $275 on the low end and $12,850 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.