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Two Vantage Japanese Old Fashion Kiku, Book Style Lunchbox by Teinen
Two Vantage Japanese Old Fashion Kiku, Book Style Lunchbox by Teinen

Two Vantage Japanese Old Fashion Kiku, Book Style Lunchbox by Teinen

Located in Norton, MA

Two Japanese old fashion Kiku - book style lunchbox By Teinen. The oldy memory after WWII in the

Category

20th Century Japanese Used Book Boxes

Materials

Aluminum

Victorian sterling silver book form snuff box made in London in 1897
Victorian sterling silver book form snuff box made in London in 1897

Victorian sterling silver book form snuff box made in London in 1897

Located in London, London

Snuff Box, is designed to look like a book, and has a gilt interior and engraved decoration to the lid

Category

1890s English Victorian Used Book Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Unique Leather Italian Box 1940
Vintage Unique Leather Italian Box 1940

Vintage Unique Leather Italian Box 1940

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This unique vintage piece is a decorative box designed to resemble a leather-bound book titled

Category

1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

19th C. Italian Grand Tour Intaglio Plaster Medallion & Gilt Marbled Leather Box
19th C. Italian Grand Tour Intaglio Plaster Medallion & Gilt Marbled Leather Box

19th C. Italian Grand Tour Intaglio Plaster Medallion & Gilt Marbled Leather Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

parallels the decoration of luxury leather-bound volumes, suggesting the box was conceived as a “book-form

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Used Book Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Victorian Malachite Stone Box With Natural Mineral Samples c.1880
19th Century Victorian Malachite Stone Box With Natural Mineral Samples c.1880

19th Century Victorian Malachite Stone Box With Natural Mineral Samples c.1880

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th Century Victorian malachite book shaped box with natural mineral samples. When the box

Category

20th Century British Other Used Book Boxes

Materials

Malachite, Multi-gemstone

Antique Sterling Silver Book Vinaigrette
Antique Sterling Silver Book Vinaigrette

Antique Sterling Silver Book Vinaigrette

By John Tongue

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

in the form of a book; an addition to our silver boxes collection. This exceptional antique

Category

1840s British Victorian Used Book Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver matchbox book-shaped with plant engravings and sliding opening
Silver matchbox book-shaped with plant engravings and sliding opening

Silver matchbox book-shaped with plant engravings and sliding opening

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver matchbox in the shape of a book with engraved plant motifs surrounding a

Category

19th Century European Used Book Boxes

Materials

Silver

Cartier: Jewelers Extraordinary by Hans Nadelhoffer (Book)
Cartier: Jewelers Extraordinary by Hans Nadelhoffer (Book)

Cartier: Jewelers Extraordinary by Hans Nadelhoffer (Book)

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

This book traces the history of the famous jewellery firm, and shows examples of its designs for

Category

20th Century Used Book Boxes

Antique Punch and Judy Book Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case
Antique Punch and Judy Book Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case

Antique Punch and Judy Book Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Judy book vesta case; an addition to our range of collectable silver cases. This exceptional antique

Category

1880s British Victorian Used Book Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Personal Diary Repository, Scottish, Brass, Keepsake Case, Victorian
Antique Personal Diary Repository, Scottish, Brass, Keepsake Case, Victorian

Antique Personal Diary Repository, Scottish, Brass, Keepsake Case, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

period, circa 1870. This striking book form keepsake case showcases the craftsmanship and decorative

Category

1870s British Victorian Used Book Boxes

Materials

Brass

Arthur Umanoff Walnut Magazine Rack
Arthur Umanoff Walnut Magazine Rack

Arthur Umanoff Walnut Magazine Rack

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Kalamazoo, MI

book box, this piece is not only attractive but very functional. In very good vintage condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Book Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Hello 2000 Good-Bye 1999, boxed bears, Steiff Limited Edition 1999
Hello 2000 Good-Bye 1999, boxed bears, Steiff Limited Edition 1999

Hello 2000 Good-Bye 1999, boxed bears, Steiff Limited Edition 1999

By Steiff

Located in Delft, NL

are 22 cm high and the EAN number is 670367, limited number is 04202. The box looks like a book and

Category

20th Century German Used Book Boxes

Materials

Mohair

Vintage Ritz Carlton Address / Phone Book with Box
Vintage Ritz Carlton Address / Phone Book with Box

Vintage Ritz Carlton Address / Phone Book with Box

By Ritz Carlton

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage "Ritz Carlton" address / phone book with box, circa 1990s. The hard cover book is in new

Category

Late 20th Century American Used Book Boxes

Materials

Paper

X Rose for her
X Rose for her

X Rose for her

$15,000 / set

X Rose for her

Located in Stockholm, SE

(e.g., green enamel leaves). - Packaging: Presented in a velvet-lined antique book box, with a dried

Category

2010s Art Nouveau Used Book Boxes

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Carlo Buffetti Sterling Silver Address Book With Original Box, C. 1970
Carlo Buffetti Sterling Silver Address Book With Original Box, C. 1970

Carlo Buffetti Sterling Silver Address Book With Original Box, C. 1970

Located in Chicago, IL

Art Deco style sterling silver address book by Carlo Buffetti, circa 1970. Raised sterling detail

Category

1970s Italian Art Deco Used Book Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Book Ends Or Letter Box Desk Accessory 1920s Art Deco
French Book Ends Or Letter Box Desk Accessory 1920s Art Deco

French Book Ends Or Letter Box Desk Accessory 1920s Art Deco

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

French 1920s Art Deco Book Ends or Letter Box Desk Accessory.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Used Book Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Silver Loderein Box in the Shape of a Book
19th Century Silver Loderein Box in the Shape of a Book

19th Century Silver Loderein Box in the Shape of a Book

Located in Delft, NL

A 19th century silver loderein box in the shape of a book A silver loderein box in the shape of

Category

19th Century Used Book Boxes

Materials

Silver

Miguel Berrocal La Mini Zoraida Nickel Plated Puzzle Sculpture Box and Book
Miguel Berrocal La Mini Zoraida Nickel Plated Puzzle Sculpture Box and Book

Miguel Berrocal La Mini Zoraida Nickel Plated Puzzle Sculpture Box and Book

By Miguel Berrocal

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Miguel Berrocal La Mini Zoraida Nickel Plated Puzzle Sculpture with Box and Book. Includes

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Used Book Boxes

Materials

Metal

Miguel Berrocal La Mini Maria Nickel-Plated Puzzle Sculpture Box and Book
Miguel Berrocal La Mini Maria Nickel-Plated Puzzle Sculpture Box and Book

Miguel Berrocal La Mini Maria Nickel-Plated Puzzle Sculpture Box and Book

By Miguel Ortiz Berrocal

Located in New York, NY

Miguel Berrocal La Mini Maria nickel-plated puzzle sculpture in box with book. Listing includes

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Used Book Boxes

Materials

Nickel

"The Big Nude" Sumo Book with Stand Helmut Newton with Original Box
"The Big Nude" Sumo Book with Stand Helmut Newton with Original Box

"The Big Nude" Sumo Book with Stand Helmut Newton with Original Box

By Helmut Newton, TASCHEN

Located in Atlanta, GA

Helmut Newton's Sumo book. The first Sumo and also the most exciting and collectible one ever

Category

1990s German Modern Used Book Boxes

Materials

Chrome

Miguel Berrocal La Mini Maria Nickel-Plated Puzzle Sculpture Box and Book
Miguel Berrocal La Mini Maria Nickel-Plated Puzzle Sculpture Box and Book

Miguel Berrocal La Mini Maria Nickel-Plated Puzzle Sculpture Box and Book

By Miguel Berrocal

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Miguel Berrocal La Mini Maria nickel-plated puzzle sculpture in box with book. Listing includes

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Used Book Boxes

Materials

Metal

Miguel Berrocal La Mini Cariatide Nickel Plated Puzzle Sculpture w/ Box and Book
Miguel Berrocal La Mini Cariatide Nickel Plated Puzzle Sculpture w/ Box and Book

Miguel Berrocal La Mini Cariatide Nickel Plated Puzzle Sculpture w/ Box and Book

By Miguel Berrocal

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Miguel Berrocal La Mini Cariatide Nickel Plated Puzzle Sculpture in Box with Book. Circa

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Book Boxes

Materials

Metal

Modern 21st Century English Solid Silver Book Shaped Cigar Box, London c.2015
Modern 21st Century English Solid Silver Book Shaped Cigar Box, London c.2015

Modern 21st Century English Solid Silver Book Shaped Cigar Box, London c.2015

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Modern 21st Century solid silver book shaped cigar box. Elegantly crafted, this box has a solid

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Other Used Book Boxes

Materials

Silver

Double Deck Boxed Set of Bridge Playing Cards in Book Case by Neiman Marcus
Double Deck Boxed Set of Bridge Playing Cards in Book Case by Neiman Marcus

Double Deck Boxed Set of Bridge Playing Cards in Book Case by Neiman Marcus

By Neiman Marcus

Located in San Diego, CA

A very cool double deck boxed set of bridge playing cards by Nieman Marcus in faux book, circa

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Book Boxes

Materials

Plastic, Paper

19th Century Silver Loderein or Snuff Box in the Shape of a Book
19th Century Silver Loderein or Snuff Box in the Shape of a Book

19th Century Silver Loderein or Snuff Box in the Shape of a Book

Located in Delft, NL

A silver loderein or snuff box in the shape of a book A silver loderein box in the shape of a

Category

19th Century Dutch Used Book Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique Book Chain Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Chrysoprase Box Clasp
Antique Book Chain Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Chrysoprase Box Clasp

Antique Book Chain Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Chrysoprase Box Clasp

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

hallmarks to help with identification. We've never seen a chain like this. It resembles a book chain, but

Category

2010s American Contemporary Used Book Boxes

Materials

Chrysophrase, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French 'Marquise De Sevigne' Tantalus Set with Leather Figural Book Case or Box
French 'Marquise De Sevigne' Tantalus Set with Leather Figural Book Case or Box

French 'Marquise De Sevigne' Tantalus Set with Leather Figural Book Case or Box

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

bottle and six surviving shot glass which have stylized leaf decoration done in gilt. The box is signed

Category

Early 20th Century French Renaissance Used Book Boxes

Materials

Leather, Glass, Softwood

The Horizon Book of the Renaissance
The Horizon Book of the Renaissance

The Horizon Book of the Renaissance

Located in Bradenton, FL

The Horizon Book of the Renaissance. Boxed, cloth-covered hardcover book. Published by American

Category

1960s American Renaissance Used Book Boxes

Materials

Paper

Alexandre Serebriakoff, Portraitiste D'interieurs (Book)
Alexandre Serebriakoff, Portraitiste D'interieurs (Book)

Alexandre Serebriakoff, Portraitiste D'interieurs (Book)

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

A beautifully produced book, in a presentation box. Being one of a limited edition of only 5000

Category

Late 20th Century Rococo Used Book Boxes

Materials

Paper

Robert Crumb, Sketchbooks 1982-2011
Robert Crumb, Sketchbooks 1982-2011

Robert Crumb, Sketchbooks 1982-2011

By Robert Crumb

Located in Los Angeles, CA

in the boxed set contains 224 pages, for a total of 1,344 pages of prime Crumb. This six-book

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Used Book Boxes

Louis Vuitton Travel Book Artists' Editions Easter Island
Louis Vuitton Travel Book Artists' Editions Easter Island

Louis Vuitton Travel Book Artists' Editions Easter Island

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Los Angeles, CA

-bound book in a canvas-bound box Original drawing printed by Arte-Jules Maeght studio, Paris, and signed

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Used Book Boxes

Materials

Leather

Go Lucky, Norfolk - Vintage Book Spines Color Photography
Go Lucky, Norfolk - Vintage Book Spines Color Photography

Go Lucky, Norfolk - Vintage Book Spines Color Photography

By Richard Heeps

Located in Cambridge, GB

Go Lucky, vintage book spines photograph from Richard Heeps' Norfolk series. Browsing second hand

Category

2010s Pop Art Used Book Boxes

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Go Lucky, Norfolk - Vintage Book Spines Color Photography
Go Lucky, Norfolk - Vintage Book Spines Color Photography

Go Lucky, Norfolk - Vintage Book Spines Color Photography

By Richard Heeps

Located in Cambridge, GB

Go Lucky, vintage book spines photograph from Richard Heeps' Norfolk series. Browsing second hand

Category

2010s Pop Art Used Book Boxes

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Go Lucky, Norfolk - Vintage Book Spines Color Photography
Go Lucky, Norfolk - Vintage Book Spines Color Photography

Go Lucky, Norfolk - Vintage Book Spines Color Photography

By Richard Heeps

Located in Cambridge, GB

Go Lucky, vintage book spines photograph from Richard Heeps' Norfolk series. Browsing second hand

Category

2010s Contemporary Used Book Boxes

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Desire, Milan - Book Kiosk, Italian color photography
Desire, Milan - Book Kiosk, Italian color photography

Desire, Milan - Book Kiosk, Italian color photography

By Richard Heeps

Located in Cambridge, GB

street book kiosk. A Short History of Milan began in November 2018 for a special project featuring at

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Used Book Boxes

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Golf Ball Book, The Gutta Ball Story By David Hamilton
Golf Ball Book, The Gutta Ball Story By David Hamilton

Golf Ball Book, The Gutta Ball Story By David Hamilton

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Precious Gum: The Story of the Gutta Percha Golf Ball A beautifully crafted limited edition boxed

Category

Early 2000s British Sporting Art Used Book Boxes

Materials

Paper

Scenes From A Childhood Limited Edition Book/Print
Scenes From A Childhood Limited Edition Book/Print

Scenes From A Childhood Limited Edition Book/Print

By Michael Massaia

Located in Westwood, NJ

The Limited Edition is offered as a signed and numbered edition of 45. Housed in a clamshell box

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Used Book Boxes

Materials

Photographic Paper

Mother India, Delhi - Multi-color Asian Book Photography
Mother India, Delhi - Multi-color Asian Book Photography

Mother India, Delhi - Multi-color Asian Book Photography

By Richard Heeps

Located in Cambridge, GB

perfect for book lovers, it even gives you the sense of book hunting in a store. This artwork is a

Category

2010s Contemporary Used Book Boxes

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Grand Tour Book of Plaster Intaglios by Bartolomeo Paoletti #2
Grand Tour Book of Plaster Intaglios by Bartolomeo Paoletti #2

Grand Tour Book of Plaster Intaglios by Bartolomeo Paoletti #2

Located in Bradenton, FL

Beautifully preserved Grand Tour book-form box housing a collection of twenty-four classical

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Used Book Boxes

Materials

Plaster, Paper

B. Barcelona Hardcover Book 2007 by Manuel Vazquez Montalban
B. Barcelona Hardcover Book 2007 by Manuel Vazquez Montalban

B. Barcelona Hardcover Book 2007 by Manuel Vazquez Montalban

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

hardcover book is in like new condition in slip case box. Barcelona in all its splendor, in full color, with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Expressionist Used Book Boxes

Materials

Paper

Segretissimo Special, Milan - Book Kiosk, Italian color photography
Segretissimo Special, Milan - Book Kiosk, Italian color photography

Segretissimo Special, Milan - Book Kiosk, Italian color photography

By Richard Heeps

Located in Cambridge, GB

traditional Italian street book kiosk. A Short History of Milan began in November 2018 for a special project

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Used Book Boxes

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

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Used Book Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of used book boxes available for sale. Each of these unique used book boxes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. There are all kinds of used book boxes available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of used book boxes to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Modern and Georgian used book boxes are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made used book boxes over the years, but those made by Maitland Smith, Miguel Berrocal and Carl Otto Czeschka are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Used Book Boxes?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $962, while they’re typically $80 on the low end and $41,880 highest priced.
Questions About Used Book Boxes
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A book box is a small box that plays a trick on the eye. On the outside, it is painted to look like a book, but on the inside is a carved out interior, meant to store your trinkets and wares. On 1stDibs, find a collection of book boxes from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A book press was used to bind books with pressure. When a book is placed in the center of the press, the platen is lowered to firmly press the book to hold its shape. Today, book presses are a popular home decor choice for collectors and avid book readers alike. Shop a selection of vintage book presses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A patch box is a small decorative storage container made out of wood, porcelain, metal or another material. When first made during the 18th century, patch boxes held beauty patches used to cover acne breakouts and other skin imperfections. Today, people use them as small keepsake boxes and decorative objects. On 1stDibs, shop a range of patch boxes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Hat boxes rose to prominence in the 1800s, and they continue to be used today for storing and transporting important headwear. Shop a large collection of vintage and contemporary hat boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A snuff box is a small, decorated box used to store snuff ( scented, powdered tobacco). Snuff boxes come in two sizes: small pocket boxes and larger communal boxes for use at the table. Pocket boxes are often designed to retain a little amount of snuff for immediate use and are designed to hold a day or two's worth of snuff. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage snuff boxes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A vinaigrette box was an ornate box with a decorative interior grille, and was used to house a sponge soaked in aromatic vinegars. You can shop a collection of vinaigrette boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An octagon box was a small ornamental box designed to hold trinkets and jewelry. It’s primary use is storage and functionality. You’ll find a variety of antique and contemporary octagon boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Cartier typically uses red boxes. Older pieces came in dark burgundy boxes with gold trim and lettering. Today, Cartier boxes are a brighter deep red color, but still show the brand name in gold foil. Shop a variety of Cartier jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, although whether or not a cigar box can be used as a humidor depends on its design. Only cigar boxes that seal well and are crafted entirely out of wood and lined with cedar should be used as humidors. You will also need to add a humidification device to the box to preserve the freshness of your cigars. On 1stDibs, find a collection of humidors.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A dough box table, also known as a bread table, was designed for making bread. The dough is placed in the wooden box to allow it to rise, then when the dough is ready to be kneaded, it can be finished on the flat top. Shop a collection of vintage dough box tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Omega started using wooden boxes in 1999. Originally, only the luxury watchmaker's Co-Axial timepieces came in the packaging. In 2015, Omega began presenting Seamaster and Aqua Terra Series watches in wood boxes as well. Shop a large collection of Omega watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Louis Vuitton stopped using brown boxes in 2016. At that time, the brand began packaging handbags and accessories in saffron yellow boxes with cobalt blue ribbons and handles. Shop a collection of Louis Vuitton from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.