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Wrought Iron Lock Box
Located in Round Top, TX
Very nice wrought iron lock box with lock and key. Great quality.  
Category

1920s Italian Used Lock Boxes

Materials

Wrought Iron

Used Wrought Iron Lock Box
Wrought Iron Lock Box
H 7.25 in W 10.5 in D 7.25 in
Chinese Studded Nanmu Lock Box, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
A special place for storing jewelry and other treasures, this early 19th-century lock box was
Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Used Lock Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique English Early Victorian Heavy Steel & Brass Lock Box, Circa 1840.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Early Victorian Heavy Steel & Brass Lock Box, Circa 1840.
Category

Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Used Lock Boxes

Materials

Brass, Steel

Chinese Export Rose Wood, Brass Koi Lock Box
Located in New York, NY
Exotic Rose Wood keepsake, document box with a heay brass koi lock with red tasseled key. Box
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Used Lock Boxes

Materials

Brass

Iron Lock Box Safe Side Table, Denmark circa 1800-40
Located in Round Top, TX
This iron lock box is loaded with character from the heavy iron handles, rivets and iron straps
Category

Early 19th Century Danish Victorian Used Lock Boxes

Materials

Iron

Antique 1890s Chinese Export Silver Locking Box
By Heng Li
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese export silver box with lock; an addition to our
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1890s Chinese Used Lock Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Folk Art Deco Maple Burl Wood Decorative Lock Box with Inlay Detail
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Folk Art carved maple burl wood box with locking mechanism and original key, circa 1940s. Geometric
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1940s American Art Deco Used Lock Boxes

Materials

Burl

Louis XVI Gilt-Tooled Leather Box
Located in Kittery Point, ME
With a domed cover, the interior with red silk lining, the whole with gilt iron mounts and lock box.
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18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Used Lock Boxes

Materials

Leather

Used Louis XVI Gilt-Tooled Leather Box
Louis XVI Gilt-Tooled Leather Box
H 3.88 in W 7 in D 5.25 in
Sugar Box Russia
Located in New York, NY
. original lock and key. Made during 19th Century Russian Empire period. Small lockable boxes like these were
Category

19th Century Russian Empire Used Lock Boxes

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century repoussé Indian Lock / Safe Box
Located in London, GB
Early 19th Century repoussé Indian Lock / Safe Box A wonderful example of an early 19th Century
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1820s Indian Edwardian Used Lock Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Mid 20th century German art Nevo style polished steel and brass trinket box
Located in Allentown, PA
or lock box. This box has beautifully handcrafted polished steel art Nouveau flowers and vines
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1950s German Art Nouveau Used Lock Boxes

Materials

Brass

1700s Colonial Hand-Forged Strongbox Verdigris Green Jewelry Table Chest Safe
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Hand Wrought Lock Box. Beautiful patina. Painted inside with date, which is after the original
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1770s American American Colonial Used Lock Boxes

Materials

Metal

Whimsical Limoges France Halloween Ghost With Ball & Chain Porcelain Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
the shape of a lock. Box is number 9 of an edition of 608. Perfect gift or collectible for the
Category

Late 20th Century French French Provincial Used Lock Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Mail Carriage Strong Box, English, Oak, Security Chest, Early Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Georgian period, circa 1720. Fascinating George I lock box from the time of the highwayman Displays a
Category

Early 18th Century British Georgian Used Lock Boxes

Materials

Oak

French 19th Century Locking Leather Box
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French 19th century red leather box with working lock & key, to make a unique presentation box or
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19th Century French Other Used Lock Boxes

Materials

Leather, Silk, Velvet, Wood

French 19th Century Locking Leather Box
French 19th Century Locking Leather Box
H 4.75 in W 8.25 in D 5.5 in
20th Century Victorian Cast Iron Fire Resistant Strong Box, Milner c.1850
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
sea voyage or also used as a diplomats lock box when traveling. This model is rather special since it
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1950s British Other Used Lock Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique Korean Cinnabar Lacquer Box with Lock
Located in Norton, MA
Antique, a beautiful Korean Cinnabar Lacquer box with lock, hand-painted, depicting traditional
Category

19th Century Korean Used Lock Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1920's TEAL COLOURED LOCKABLE MACHINIST WORK TOOL BOX WITH LOCK
Located in GB
condition teal coloured machinist work tool box in all steel with period lock and locking bar Please note
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1920s English Industrial Used Lock Boxes

Materials

Metal

19th Century Antique 1845 Sterling Silver Locking Biscuit Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Swedish silver locking biscuit box; an addition to our
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1840s Swedish Used Lock Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Georgian Satinwood Sewing Box circa 1825 with Lock and Key
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Refitted Georgian satinwood four footed sewing wood box with working lock and key, circa 1825.
Category

1820s Georgian Used Lock Boxes

Materials

Satinwood

Late Qing Dynasty Document Box with Brass Lock and Carrying Handles
Located in Yonkers, NY
thanks to a traditional brass lock to reveal a lacquered interior with nicely distressed patina. The box
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Used Lock Boxes

Materials

Brass

Qing Dynasty Square Box with Brass Lock and Distressed Lacquer Interior
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period square shaped box from the 19th century with brass lock, metal
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19th Century Chinese Qing Used Lock Boxes

Materials

Brass

French Walnut Veneer Letter Box with Two Lockable Parts, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
French wood secret box for letter storage. Very nice walnut veneer with lighting effects that
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Early 20th Century French Used Lock Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Antique Chinese Elaborately Relief Carved Glove Box W/ Original Hinges and Lock
Located in Norton, MA
Chinese elaborately Relief carved glove box with original hinges and lock, no key, no damage or
Category

19th Century Chinese Used Lock Boxes

Materials

Zitan

Qing Dynasty Period Chinese Box with Brass Lock, Banding and Removable Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty period Chinese old box from the 19th century with traditional etched brass hardware
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19th Century Chinese Used Lock Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Ball-Shaped Iron Box with Hook for Hanging and a Lock
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century ball-shaped iron box with hook for hanging and a lock.
Category

Late 19th Century Spanish Used Lock Boxes

Materials

Iron

19th Century Ball-Shaped Iron Box with Hook for Hanging and a Lock
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century ball-shaped iron box with hook for hanging and a lock.
Category

Late 19th Century Spanish Used Lock Boxes

Materials

Iron

17th Century Charles I Carved Oak Box with Original Iron Clasp and Staple Lock
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
An attractive early 17th-century carved oak box of boarded construction from the reign of Charles I
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Early 17th Century English Jacobean Used Lock Boxes

Materials

Iron

English Mahogany Wooden Box with Lid and Lock
Located in Marbella, ES
English Mahogany Wooden Box with Lid and Lock
Category

Mid-20th Century English Used Lock Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

English Mahogany Wooden Box with Lid and Lock
English Mahogany Wooden Box with Lid and Lock
H 4.73 in W 15.36 in D 13.39 in
Rare & Hand-Carved Ratan Basket Design Black Forest Jewelry Box with Lock & Key
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique hand-carved box with roses on top. This rare Black Forest box from circa 1870-1880 has the
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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Used Lock Boxes

Materials

Felt, Wood

Patek Philippe Lacquered Wood Swiss Watch Presentation Box
By Patek Philippe
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Patek Philippe lacquered wood Swiss watch Presentation Box. It features a hinged front lock
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Used Lock Boxes

Collinson & Walton. An Aesthetic Movement burr walnut & ebonized music cabinet
By Collinson & Lock
Located in London, GB
company in 1869 between Francis Collinson and John Walton, before Collinson partnered with George Lock and
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1880s English Aesthetic Movement Used Lock Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Cartier Jewelry Ring Box in Red Leather Gilt Embossed
By Cartier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. Push lock closures. Dimensions: Cartier box : 3" W x 3 L x 2.25" H. Outer Box: 3.5" W x 3.5" L x 2.5
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20th Century French Used Lock Boxes

19th Century English Liquor Bottle Case with Chubb Lock and Handle
By Chubb & Son
Located in Milano, MI
-known lock brand of London. Inside the box, documents referring to the military career and death of the
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Late 18th Century British Early Victorian Used Lock Boxes

Materials

Silver, Brass

Italian 18th C Bronze Locking Vessel With Latin Inscription, Possibly Maritime
Located in Benington, Herts
An Extremely Italian Rare Bronze Locking Vessel With Latin Inscription, Possibly with Maritime
Category

Late 18th Century Italian Used Lock Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Cartier Travel Storage Watch Box in Red Leather Gilt Embossed
By Cartier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. Push lock closures. Empty presentation box no watch. Dimensions: Cartier box : 6" W x 5 L x 3.5" H
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20th Century French Used Lock Boxes

Japanese Woven Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Japanese decorative woven box. Late Edo/Early Meiji Japanese box, with mother-of-pearl and ceramic
Category

1790s Used Lock Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Mother-of-Pearl

Japanese Woven Box
Japanese Woven Box
H 11 in W 14.5 in D 9 in
Biedermeier Petit Point Box
Located in Tampa, FL
scene is of water, trees and two houses. The box has a black base at the bottom. Has a lock but no key.
Category

1830s German Used Lock Boxes

Materials

Textile, Wood

Biedermeier Petit Point Box
Biedermeier Petit Point Box
H 4.5 in W 6.5 in D 5 in
Chinese Octagonal Storage Box
Located in Astoria, NY
The dimensions for the Chinese hardwood octagonal locking storage box are as follows: Height: 13.5
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20th Century Chinese Used Lock Boxes

Materials

Metal

Chinese Octagonal Storage Box
Chinese Octagonal Storage Box
H 13.5 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
Lacquered Chinoiserie Wig Box
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Beautifully decorated hand carved, painted and lacquered, hinged wig box with chinoiserie theme
Category

19th Century French Louis XV Used Lock Boxes

Materials

Brass

Lacquered Chinoiserie Wig Box
Lacquered Chinoiserie Wig Box
H 4.5 in W 11.75 in D 8.75 in
Chinoiserie Decorated Wig Box
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A hand carved, hand painted and lacquered, hinged wig box with classic Chinese red painted interior
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19th Century French Chinoiserie Used Lock Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Chinoiserie Decorated Wig Box
Chinoiserie Decorated Wig Box
H 4.5 in W 11.75 in D 8.75 in
Tunbridge Ware Pillow-topped Glove Box Box with Floral Mosaic, c1865
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
above; The box has been professionally cleaned and polished. lock can be repaired
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19th Century English Victorian Used Lock Boxes

Materials

Satinwood

Regency Rosewood Writing Box
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
, late 17th/early 18th century period rosewood writing box having elegant brass inlaid decoration and
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Early 19th Century English Regency Used Lock Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

Regency Rosewood Writing Box
Regency Rosewood Writing Box
H 4 in W 14 in D 9.5 in
Decorative Box with lid, Vintage Wooden Brown Jewellery Box, Hand Carved
Located in Hampshire, GB
A handmade wooden jewellery box with a lid and lock, it is perfectly designed and created in a
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1980s Turkish Art Deco Used Lock Boxes

Materials

Papercord, Boxwood, Driftwood

19th Century Hat Box
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a unusual example of a 19th century hat box in Fine Chinese coromandel lacquer. The hat box
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Used Lock Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Hat Box
19th Century Hat Box
H 12 in W 14.75 in D 10.5 in
19th Century Sorrento Marquetry Jewellery Box / Trinket Box, Italy, circa 1880
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A charming 19th century Sorrento marquetry jewelry box or trinket box, the hinged lid illustrating
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Late 19th Century Italian Folk Art Used Lock Boxes

Materials

Walnut, Boxwood, Olive

Stunning Light Nutwood Antique Cigar Box with Perfect Working Lock and Key
Located in Lisse, NL
. This finest of cigar boxes also comes with a perfect working lock and key and it certainly is ready to
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1890s European Late Victorian Used Lock Boxes

Materials

Brass

Italian Baroque Walnut Box
Located in Essex, MA
Hinged top, decorated overall with incised carving, lock plate and side handles.
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1670s Italian Baroque Used Lock Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Italian Baroque Walnut Box
Italian Baroque Walnut Box
H 9.25 in W 23 in D 14 in
Fine Quality Antique Stationary Box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fine quality antique stationary box having a quality mahogany rectangular box with original brass
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Early 19th Century Early Victorian Used Lock Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Quality Antique Stationary Box
Fine Quality Antique Stationary Box
H 10.63 in W 16.54 in D 9.06 in
Bronze vintage Bear adorned box
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a very unique bronze heavy box with a bear sculpture on top The box is a locking one that
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1950s German Used Lock Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Bronze vintage Bear adorned box
Bronze vintage Bear adorned box
H 4 in W 5 in D 3.25 in
Colonial box in ebony wood
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
A Dutch colonial box from Batavia in the former Dutch East Indies. Hand-carved with floral motives
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1790s Indonesian Dutch Colonial Used Lock Boxes

Materials

Ebony

Colonial box in ebony wood
Colonial box in ebony wood
H 6.3 in W 8.27 in D 5.91 in
Hand Painted Floral Wig Box
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A beautiful hand painted, domed shape wig box with brass corners and incised brass surround around
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19th Century French Louis XV Used Lock Boxes

Materials

Brass

Hand Painted Floral Wig Box
Hand Painted Floral Wig Box
H 4.25 in W 12 in D 8.75 in
Chinese 19th Century Burlwood Box
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a quietly impressive Chinese mid-to-late 19th century table or writing box. The box is of
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Used Lock Boxes

Materials

Brass

Chinese 19th Century Burlwood Box
Chinese 19th Century Burlwood Box
H 10.5 in W 17.25 in D 10 in
19th Century Rosewood Games Box
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
. Overall the box is in good, ready to use condition and comes supplied with working lock and key. It has
Category

Mid-19th Century English Regency Used Lock Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Rosewood Games Box
19th Century Rosewood Games Box
H 3.5 in W 8 in D 5 in
18th Century Swedish Wedding Box
Located in Houston, TX
This late 18th-century Swedish wooden box exudes rustic charm and historical character. Crafted in
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18th Century Swedish Rustic Used Lock Boxes

Materials

Metal

18th Century Swedish Wedding Box
18th Century Swedish Wedding Box
H 11.5 in W 21 in D 16.5 in
Tunbridge Ware Glove Box c1860
By Tunbridge Ware
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware glove box Date : c1860 Period : Victoria Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent
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1860s British Victorian Used Lock Boxes

Materials

Wood

Tunbridge Ware Glove Box c1860
Tunbridge Ware Glove Box c1860
H 3 in W 10.12 in D 4.34 in
18th Century Swedish Wedding Box
Located in Houston, TX
This late 18th-century Swedish wooden box is a captivating artifact that transports us to a bygone
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18th Century Swedish Rustic Used Lock Boxes

Materials

Metal

18th Century Swedish Wedding Box
18th Century Swedish Wedding Box
H 8.5 in W 23 in D 15 in
Edwardian Shagreen & Silver Games Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Box comes complete with working lock and key Oak has many global variations. European Oak, also known
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Used Lock Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Edwardian Shagreen & Silver Games Box
Edwardian Shagreen & Silver Games Box
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H 3 in W 8.27 in D 5.12 in
Carved Wood Villagers Trinket Box
Located in Countryside, IL
box is in good vintage condition with one hinge in need of repair, key is attached to lock, minor
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2010s American Modern Used Lock Boxes

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Villagers Trinket Box
Carved Wood Villagers Trinket Box
H 10 in W 21 in D 11 in
Victorian Figured Walnut Jewellery Box
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4433 fine Victorian figured walnut jewellery or sewing box with brass carrying handle, original
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1870s English Victorian Used Lock Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Figured Walnut Jewellery Box
Victorian Figured Walnut Jewellery Box
H 5.91 in W 9.85 in D 7.09 in
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Used Lock Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of used lock boxes available for sale. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, all used lock boxes available were constructed with great care. Used lock boxes have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Used lock boxes are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Georgian and Louis XV styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Virginia Metalcrafters, Bond London and Charles Reily & George Storer each produced beautiful used lock boxes that are worth considering.

How Much are Used Lock Boxes?

Prices for used lock boxes start at $75 and top out at $29,850 with the average selling for $1,192.
Questions About Used Lock Boxes
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A lock box shouldn't cost too much. Anything more than $40 is considered expensive. On average, a good quality lock box costs around $25.
  • 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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.