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Edwardian Bent Wood Hat Box
Edwardian Bent Wood Hat Box

Edwardian Bent Wood Hat Box

Located in Riverdale, NY

Wonderful Edwardian Bent Wood Hat Box with metal riveted banding for support on all edges.

Category

1910s American Edwardian Antique Hat Boxes

Materials

Bentwood

French Brown Hat Box for Cylinders, Early 19th Century
French Brown Hat Box for Cylinders, Early 19th Century

French Brown Hat Box for Cylinders, Early 19th Century

Located in Hamburg, DE

French brown hat box for cylinders, early 19th century. Rare old leather hat box for top hats.

Category

Early 19th Century French Biedermeier Antique Hat Boxes

Materials

Leather, Fabric

19th Century Handmade Wooden Chinese Hat Box
19th Century Handmade Wooden Chinese Hat Box

19th Century Handmade Wooden Chinese Hat Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Chinese wooden hat box - handmade, with a chinoiserie image. The box is in very good condition with fitted top, the wood is a wonderful patinated color.

Category

19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Hat Boxes

Materials

Wood

Chinese Gilt Lacquer Hat Box, c. 1900
Chinese Gilt Lacquer Hat Box, c. 1900

Chinese Gilt Lacquer Hat Box, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This round hat box dates to the 19th century and is beautifully finished with lacquered hide and painted gilt decoration of bats and clouds.

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hat Boxes

Materials

Hide, Fabric, Wood

English 19th Century Victorian Period Paper Hat Box with Floral Décor
English 19th Century Victorian Period Paper Hat Box with Floral Décor

English 19th Century Victorian Period Paper Hat Box with Floral Décor

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English Victorian period paper hat box from the 19th century, with floral motifs and book pages.

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Hat Boxes

Materials

Paper

French Felt Bowler Hat in Original Hat Box from Blois
French Felt Bowler Hat in Original Hat Box from Blois

French Felt Bowler Hat in Original Hat Box from Blois

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French felt bowler hat in original hat box from Blois, The hat is Chapeau Melon ancien EIRARD and it comes from Blois, both the hat and the card box are labeled, the hat is in ver...

Category

Early 1900s Art Deco Antique Hat Boxes

Materials

Paper

19th Century Country English Victorian Oval Metal Hat Box
19th Century Country English Victorian Oval Metal Hat Box

19th Century Country English Victorian Oval Metal Hat Box

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Weathered late 19th century country English hat box featuring an oval form. Crafted from metal with a golden painted finish having an aged patina.

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Hat Boxes

Materials

Metal

French Art Deco Hat Box with Exotic Leaf Motif, 1920s–1930s
French Art Deco Hat Box with Exotic Leaf Motif, 1920s–1930s

French Art Deco Hat Box with Exotic Leaf Motif, 1920s–1930s

Located in Frederiksberg C, DK

French Art Deco Hat Box with Exotic Leaf Motif, 1920s–1930s Vintage French hat box, c. 1920s–1930s, in an elegant oval form.

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Hat Boxes

Materials

Paper

Antique Hat Box, English, Leather, Case, Silk Top Hat, Dunn, Regency, circa 1820
Antique Hat Box, English, Leather, Case, Silk Top Hat, Dunn, Regency, circa 1820

Antique Hat Box, English, Leather, Case, Silk Top Hat, Dunn, Regency, circa 1820

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique hat box. An English, leather hat case with silk top hat by Dunn, dating to the Regency period and later, circa 1820.

Category

Early 19th Century British Antique Hat Boxes

Materials

Leather

English leather hat box for a man’s wide brim top hat, 1830-40
English leather hat box for a man’s wide brim top hat, 1830-40

English leather hat box for a man’s wide brim top hat, 1830-40

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Distressed leather hat box for a man’s wide brim top hat. The lid is hinged and has a metal closure.

Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Hat Boxes

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Leather Hat Box with Original Top Hat Rouen
19th Century French Leather Hat Box with Original Top Hat Rouen

19th Century French Leather Hat Box with Original Top Hat Rouen

Located in Dallas, TX

Add authentic French elegance to a dressing room, study, or entry with this antique leather hat box complete with its original top hat. Crafted in Rouen, France, circa 1870, the oval...

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Hat Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Hat Box Top Hat Biedermeier, Austria
Antique Hat Box Top Hat Biedermeier, Austria

Antique Hat Box Top Hat Biedermeier, Austria

Located in Munich, DE

Very rare hat box for a gentleman's top hat made out of hand printed carton.

Category

1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Hat Boxes

Materials

Paper

Vintage Hat Box by Aurelio Mistruzzi, Leather & Fabric, Italy
Vintage Hat Box by Aurelio Mistruzzi, Leather & Fabric, Italy

Vintage Hat Box by Aurelio Mistruzzi, Leather & Fabric, Italy

Located in Roma, IT

This vintage hat box belonged to the famous sculptor Aurelio Mistruzzi.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Antique Hat Boxes

Materials

Leather, Fabric

19th Century, English Regency Leather Oval Hat Box
19th Century, English Regency Leather Oval Hat Box

19th Century, English Regency Leather Oval Hat Box

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Rustic early 19th century English regency oval hat box with a carry handle. The box is crafted from leather and features European and Asian port of call stickers.

Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Hat Boxes

Materials

Leather

Sensational Early 19th Century Chapeau De Gendarme Hat Box
Sensational Early 19th Century Chapeau De Gendarme Hat Box

Sensational Early 19th Century Chapeau De Gendarme Hat Box

Located in Round Top, TX

A sensational early 19th century French Chapeau De Gendarme - officer's hat box in leather. Such a nostalgic shape!! A great accent piece for any bookcase or tabletop.

Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Hat Boxes

Materials

Leather

19th Century Top Hat and Leather Hat Box
19th Century Top Hat and Leather Hat Box

19th Century Top Hat and Leather Hat Box

Located in Chicago, IL

This late 19th-century English leather top hat box, paired with an American-made beaver fur top hat, exudes timeless craftsmanship and style.

Category

19th Century English Edwardian Antique Hat Boxes

Materials

Leather

Novelty Art Deco Silver Plate Hat Box Ice Bucket
Novelty Art Deco Silver Plate Hat Box Ice Bucket

Novelty Art Deco Silver Plate Hat Box Ice Bucket

Located in Northampton, GB

Art Deco Period Circa 1930 From our Barware collection, we are thrilled to offer this fantastic Novelty Art Deco Hat Box Ice Bucket. The Ice Bucket of novelty shape in the form of a...

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Hat Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

English 19th Century Pottery Container with Hat Box Shape and Petite Lid
English 19th Century Pottery Container with Hat Box Shape and Petite Lid

English 19th Century Pottery Container with Hat Box Shape and Petite Lid

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English pottery container from the 19th century, with hat box shape and "solid leather" depicted on the top.

Category

19th Century English Rustic Antique Hat Boxes

Materials

Pottery

A Good Quality 19th Century Leather Hat Box and One Metal
A Good Quality 19th Century Leather Hat Box and One Metal

A Good Quality 19th Century Leather Hat Box and One Metal

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

The leather hat box comes with a little brother in metal, by Locke & CO, Hatters which has a Brass name plate and is lined in velvet The Case is 11” high and 18” x 16”, and the metal...

Category

1910s Art Deco Antique Hat Boxes

Materials

Leather

Qing Dynasty (Ca. 1870), Wood and Bamboo Two-tiered Hat Box, China
Qing Dynasty (Ca. 1870), Wood and Bamboo Two-tiered Hat Box, China

Qing Dynasty (Ca. 1870), Wood and Bamboo Two-tiered Hat Box, China

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Two-tiered Hat Box China Qing dynasty (ca. 1870) Wood, bamboo H: 20 in x D: 14.75 in :: 50.8 cm x 37.5 cm The box holds two Mandarin’s cone shaped hats: the summer hat in the top ti...

Category

19th Century Chinese Tribal Antique Hat Boxes

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Antique Spoon Carved Oak Low Dresser With Dressing Mirror & Hat Box c1900
Antique Spoon Carved Oak Low Dresser With Dressing Mirror & Hat Box c1900

Antique Spoon Carved Oak Low Dresser With Dressing Mirror & Hat Box c1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

The central feature is a tall dressing mirror, flanked by a unique 'hat box' style cabinet on the right, comprising a single drawer and a small door, also embellished with floral car...

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Hat Boxes

Materials

Oak

Hat and Box
Hat and Box

Hat and Box

Located in London, England

Leather hat box with bowler hat. Circa 1900. H 26cm x W 36cm x D 30cm Please be in touch for an accurate shipping quote.

Category

Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Hat Boxes

Materials

Leather

Miniature Japanese Lacquer Ebony Hokkai Hat Box
Miniature Japanese Lacquer Ebony Hokkai Hat Box

Miniature Japanese Lacquer Ebony Hokkai Hat Box

Located in Norton, MA

A Meiji period a miniature carved ebony hokkai decorated with lots of inlaid elements on the lower band and on the fitted lid and resting on three feet. one small inlay object missin...

Category

19th Century Antique Hat Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Edwardian Leather Hat Box By Herbert Johnson Of London
Edwardian Leather Hat Box By Herbert Johnson Of London

Edwardian Leather Hat Box By Herbert Johnson Of London

Located in Essex, MA

Brown leather box with a beaver top hat . Red leather interior.

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Hat Boxes

Materials

Brass

Islamic Pill Box Hat 'Kippah'
Islamic Pill Box Hat 'Kippah'

Islamic Pill Box Hat 'Kippah'

Located in Sharon, CT

Tribal embroidered with metallic threads, and faux gem glass beads. These hats though mostly 19c. , were repurposed in the 60's as woman's 'Pill Box' hats.

Category

Late 19th Century Indian Antique Hat Boxes

Large Edwardian Bentwood Hatbox
Large Edwardian Bentwood Hatbox

Large Edwardian Bentwood Hatbox

Located in Riverdale, NY

Large Edwardian Bent Wood Hat Box with metal riveted banding for support on all edges.

Category

1910s European Edwardian Antique Hat Boxes

Materials

Bentwood

Round red lacquered and gold leaf work box - China 19th Qing Dynasty
Round red lacquered and gold leaf work box - China 19th Qing Dynasty

Round red lacquered and gold leaf work box - China 19th Qing Dynasty

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

It can be used as a hat box, sewing box, games box or tea bag box.

Category

19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hat Boxes

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

A Pair of Chinese Export Storage Canisters with Silk Embroidery Patches
A Pair of Chinese Export Storage Canisters with Silk Embroidery Patches

A Pair of Chinese Export Storage Canisters with Silk Embroidery Patches

Located in San Francisco, CA

Their delicate silk exteriors over gilt wood indicate they were meant for clean, luxury indoor storage, likely as high-end storage canisters, vanity boxes, or hat boxes, while servin...

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Hat Boxes

Materials

Silk, Wood, Paint

Fine Quality Turn of The Century Beaver and Silk Top Hat in Original Box C. 1900
Fine Quality Turn of The Century Beaver and Silk Top Hat in Original Box C. 1900

Fine Quality Turn of The Century Beaver and Silk Top Hat in Original Box C. 1900

Located in Incline Village, NV

A hard cardboard or paper mache composite was used ti reinforce the brim and stove pipe to maintain shape; and a form fitting original box provided excellent storage (see images). Th...

Category

Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Hat Boxes

Materials

Felt, Silk

Antique Military Hat & Fitted Metal Box of Brigadier General Lawrence Drummond
Antique Military Hat & Fitted Metal Box of Brigadier General Lawrence Drummond

Antique Military Hat & Fitted Metal Box of Brigadier General Lawrence Drummond

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique military hat and fitted hat box was made by W. Cater of London England for the Brigadier General Lawrence Drummond in approximately 1915 in the period style.

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Hat Boxes

Materials

Metal

R. J. Horner Victorian Mahogany Mirror Front Armoire Dresser, Circa 1890s
R. J. Horner Victorian Mahogany Mirror Front Armoire Dresser, Circa 1890s

R. J. Horner Victorian Mahogany Mirror Front Armoire Dresser, Circa 1890s

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Georgian or Regency style armoire dresser, gentleman's chest, or linen press with sliding drawers, a hat box, and paw feet. By R.J. Horner & Co. (signed to the back) ...

Category

1890s American Georgian Antique Hat Boxes

Materials

Brass

French Vintage Mirrored Coat Rack
French Vintage Mirrored Coat Rack

French Vintage Mirrored Coat Rack

Located in London, GB

An attractive French vintage mirrored coat rack, consisting of a slatted upper shelf, ideal for hats, boxes, etc. Below, the central bevelled mirror plate is flanked by four forged m...

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Hat Boxes

Materials

Wrought Iron

Millinery Number, Vogue Magazine Cover
Millinery Number, Vogue Magazine Cover

Millinery Number, Vogue Magazine Cover

By Frank Xavier Leyendecker

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Medium: Oil on Canvas Signature: Signed Lower Right Magazine cover: Woman with hat boxes. Francis Xavier Leyendecker, like his older brother, Joseph, was a talented illustrator.

Category

1910s Antique Hat Boxes

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Military Silk Hat w/ Original Metal Tin Box
Military Silk Hat w/ Original Metal Tin Box

Military Silk Hat w/ Original Metal Tin Box

Located in San Francisco, CA

Late 19th Century - Early 20th Century Military silk hat w/ original metal tin box by M.C Lilley CO.

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Hat Boxes

Materials

Silk

Pair of 19th century black lacquered Chinese compound cabinets
Pair of 19th century black lacquered Chinese compound cabinets

Pair of 19th century black lacquered Chinese compound cabinets

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

The top section is referred to as a hat box where hats and out-of-season clothes were stored.

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hat Boxes

Materials

Hardwood, Lacquer

Suitcase Steamer Leather Original Interior Blue & White Ticking Leather 22" long
Suitcase Steamer Leather Original Interior Blue & White Ticking Leather 22" long

Suitcase Steamer Leather Original Interior Blue & White Ticking Leather 22" long

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

India Overlands, Dressing Bags, Desks, Morocco and Hide Leather Bags, Hat Boxes, Sample Cases, Jewel Cases, Work Boxes, School Boxes and Satchels, Brief Bags, Cash and Post Bags, Com...

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Hat Boxes

Materials

Leather

Sam Weller from Pickwick Papers – Kyd Character Sketch after Dickens, ca. 1889
Sam Weller from Pickwick Papers – Kyd Character Sketch after Dickens, ca. 1889

Sam Weller from Pickwick Papers – Kyd Character Sketch after Dickens, ca. 1889

Located in Langweer, NL

Sam Weller is portrayed in his classic cockney attire: striped waistcoat, jaunty hat, and bright red scarf, holding his hat box with a characteristic grin.

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Hat Boxes

Materials

Paper

Edwardian Leather Luggage with British Royal Arms
Edwardian Leather Luggage with British Royal Arms

Edwardian Leather Luggage with British Royal Arms

Located in San Francisco, CA

On offer here is just such an exceptional, high-grade antique leather hat trunk (or "hat box" trunk), but this one features the hand-painted Royal Arms of the United Kingdom.

Category

Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Hat Boxes

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Secretaire with Gilded Lions, Berlin, circa 1825
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Secretaire with Gilded Lions, Berlin, circa 1825

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Secretaire with Gilded Lions, Berlin, circa 1825

Located in Greven, DE

The two-part structure is divided into a substructure with four drawers and a writing flap and a crescent-shaped, single-door top hat box with two bronze lions. These are located to ...

Category

1820s German Biedermeier Antique Hat Boxes

Materials

Birch

19th century watercolour of a Girl at her Dressing Table
19th century watercolour of a Girl at her Dressing Table

19th century watercolour of a Girl at her Dressing Table

By William Henry Hunt

Located in London, GB

Hunt has meticulously depicted the patchwork quilt on the bed, its simple canopy and hangings as well as the patterned hat box under the bed. Hunt has similarly captured the early ei...

Category

19th Century Old Masters Antique Hat Boxes

Materials

Watercolor, Pencil

Chinese Silk Skull Cap with Gilt Lacquered Box, c. 1850
Chinese Silk Skull Cap with Gilt Lacquered Box, c. 1850

Chinese Silk Skull Cap with Gilt Lacquered Box, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This beautifully preserved hat and box provide a wonderful opportunity to examine up close the workmanship of an item so integral to a man’s identity in imperial China.

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hat Boxes

Materials

Silk, Cane, Wood, Lacquer

King Charles Cavalier porcelain box, sitting on the books, England 1850.
King Charles Cavalier porcelain box, sitting on the books, England 1850.

King Charles Cavalier porcelain box, sitting on the books, England 1850.

Located in Milan, IT

Above the first book at the top, in the shape of a lid, there is a sitting dog, a King Charles Cavalier, with a plumed hat and ruff. The entire box is decorated by hand painting on t...

Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Hat Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Victorian Pearl & Rose Cut Diamond Insect Bar Brooch, Circa 1880
Victorian Pearl & Rose Cut Diamond Insect Bar Brooch, Circa 1880

Victorian Pearl & Rose Cut Diamond Insect Bar Brooch, Circa 1880

Located in Altrincham, GB

The bar is crafted in 15k gold, and at each end is a single pearl with rose cut diamond matching accents- a lovely addition to your collar, scarf or hat! Complete with antique fitted...

Category

1880s English Victorian Antique Hat Boxes

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Silver

Liqueur Cellar in Carved Wood "Black Forest" and Crystal, Late 19th Century
Liqueur Cellar in Carved Wood "Black Forest" and Crystal, Late 19th Century

Liqueur Cellar in Carved Wood "Black Forest" and Crystal, Late 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

This charming liquor cabinet of the late nineteenth century is decorated with plant motifs, pine cones, saddlebags, hats, rifles, powder boxes and openworked by four cartridges in be...

Category

19th Century French Black Forest Antique Hat Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Gold

19th Century Hat Box
19th Century Hat Box

19th Century Hat Box

Unavailable|$1,049

19th Century Hat Box

Located in Dobbiaco, IT

Hat box, in painted wood, with floral and figures decorations,  very rare item not easy to find in this condition, Sarentino  valley North Italy, second half of the 19th century.

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Antique Hat Boxes

19th Century Hat Box
19th Century Hat Box

19th Century Hat Box

Unavailable|$816

19th Century Hat Box

Located in Dobbiaco, IT

Hat box, in painted wood, with floral and tavern scene, inspired at works of Franz von Defregger, Austrian painter.

Category

1890s Austrian Antique Hat Boxes

Leather Hat Box with High Hat, 19th Century
Leather Hat Box with High Hat, 19th Century

Leather Hat Box with High Hat, 19th Century

Located in Diest, Vlaams Brabant

Leather hat box with original high gentlemen’s hat. Measure: 32 cm.

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Hat Boxes

Materials

Animal Skin

Hat Box Leather 18th Century Empty Red Velvet
Hat Box Leather 18th Century Empty Red Velvet

Hat Box Leather 18th Century Empty Red Velvet

Located in Diest, Vlaams Brabant

Hat box empty intact. Measure: 32 cm.

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Hat Boxes

Materials

Leather

Metal Hat Box in Trompe l'oeil, 19th Century
Metal Hat Box in Trompe l'oeil, 19th Century

Metal Hat Box in Trompe l'oeil, 19th Century

Located in Diest, Vlaams Brabant

Metal hat box in trompe l'oeil. Measures: 35 x 25 x 22 cm.  

Category

Late 19th Century English Louis Philippe Antique Hat Boxes

Materials

Metal

Metal Hat Box in Trompe l'oeil, 19th Century
Metal Hat Box in Trompe l'oeil, 19th Century

Metal Hat Box in Trompe l'oeil, 19th Century

Located in Diest, Vlaams Brabant

Metal hat box Painted in trompe l'oeil, 19th century.

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Hat Boxes

Materials

Metal

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Antique Hat Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique hat boxes available for sale. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and metal, all antique hat boxes available were constructed with great care. Antique hat boxes have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique hat boxes made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Folk Art — are very popular at 1stDibs. Antique hat boxes have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Louis Vuitton, Army & Navy CSL and Carver & Co late Dale & Co. are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Hat Boxes?

Antique hat boxes can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $950, while the lowest priced sells for $128 and the highest can go for as much as $22,500.
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