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Decorative metal box
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Decorative metal box ,one corner of the cover is slightly damaged see photo
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1960s European Used Metal Box

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Used Decorative metal box
Decorative metal box
H 2.56 in W 9.06 in D 5.91 in
1920s Belgian Metal Box
Located in High Point, NC
This 1920s Belgian Metal Box is a true relic of the past, offering a glimpse into the history of
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Early 20th Century Belgian Used Metal Box

Materials

Metal

Used 1920s Belgian Metal Box
1920s Belgian Metal Box
H 7.1 in W 12.2 in D 11.4 in
19th Century French Metal Box
Located in High Point, NC
Step into the past with this 19th-century French black metal box, a timeless piece that exudes both
Category

19th Century French Used Metal Box

Materials

Metal

Used 19th Century French Metal Box
19th Century French Metal Box
H 3.3 in W 9.4 in D 4.7 in
Japanese Sterling & Mixed Metal Box
Located in Stamford, CT
A Japanese sterling silver and mixed metal box with tray over wood.   
Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Used Metal Box

Materials

Silver

Used Japanese Sterling & Mixed Metal Box
Japanese Sterling & Mixed Metal Box
H 1.75 in W 6.75 in D 5.5 in
20th Century French Metal Box
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th Century French Metal Box is a testament to timeless craftsmanship and industrial design
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20th Century French Used Metal Box

Materials

Metal

Used 20th Century French Metal Box
20th Century French Metal Box
H 9.8 in W 21.7 in D 14.2 in
Decorative Metal Box in Brown Tone
Located in Marbella, ES
Decorative metal box in brown tone.
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Used Metal Box

Materials

Metal

Used Decorative Metal Box in Brown Tone
Decorative Metal Box in Brown Tone
H 12.6 in W 14.18 in D 11.82 in
20th Century Belgian Metal Box
Located in High Point, NC
Introducing a relic of resilience and history – the 20th Century Belgian Metal Box. Crafted in an
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20th Century Belgian Used Metal Box

Materials

Metal

Used 20th Century Belgian Metal Box
20th Century Belgian Metal Box
H 11.7 in W 27.3 in D 15.6 in
20th Century Belgian Metal Box
Located in High Point, NC
Delve into the industrial elegance of the early 20th century with this authentic Belgian metal box
Category

20th Century Belgian Used Metal Box

Materials

Metal

Used 20th Century Belgian Metal Box
20th Century Belgian Metal Box
H 4.3 in W 11.4 in D 8.7 in
Art Deco Metal Box Ca.1930
Located in Meulebeke, BE
French Art Deco metal box. has some nice figurative details.
Category

1930s French Art Deco Used Metal Box

Materials

Metal

Used Art Deco Metal Box Ca.1930
Art Deco Metal Box Ca.1930
H 2.37 in W 8.27 in D 5.52 in
20th Century Belgian Metal Box
Located in High Point, NC
Embrace the charm of bygone eras with this 20th-century Belgian metal box, an evocative piece that
Category

20th Century Belgian Used Metal Box

Materials

Metal

20th Century Belgian Metal Box
20th Century Belgian Metal Box
H 2.4 in W 9.4 in D 6.5 in
Small Meiji Period Mixed Metal Box by Tadakazu
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A small Meiji period mixed metal box by Tadakazu, of rectangular form, showing a figure carrying a
Category

Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Used Metal Box

Materials

Metal

1950s Tibetan Hand-Carved Metal Box with a Costumbrist Scene
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Tibetan hand-carved metal box with a Costumbrist scene.
Category

Mid-20th Century Tibetan Used Metal Box

Materials

Metal

Paul Evans Mixed Metal Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Paul Evans Mixed Metal Riveted Box Good original Surface Useful Size
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1970s American Used Metal Box

Materials

Metal

Paul Evans Mixed Metal Box
Paul Evans Mixed Metal Box
H 3.75 in W 14 in D 5.25 in
World’s Fair Commemorative Metal Box
Located in High Point, NC
Produced in France in the 20th Century as an ode to World’s Fairs of the past. The front of the box
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20th Century French French Provincial Used Metal Box

Materials

Metal

World’s Fair Commemorative Metal Box
World’s Fair Commemorative Metal Box
H 5.5 in W 11.7 in D 8.2 in
1950s Spanish Lapislazuli Top Trinket Metal Box with Engraved Decoration
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Spanish lapislazuli top trinket metal box with engraved geometric decoration.
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Used Metal Box

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Metal

Indian 19th Century Round Silver Plated Metal Box with Pierced Foliage Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian silver plated metal box from the 19th century with pierced foliage motifs. Created in
Category

19th Century Indian Used Metal Box

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

Diamond Point Silver Plated Metal Box, Unique C. 1970s, France
By Françoise See
Located in Brussels, BE
Very beautiful one of a kind silver plated metal box with fine diamond point patterns. Handcrafted
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Used Metal Box

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Christofle Silver Plated Metal Box, 60s
By Christofle
Located in Catania, IT
Apple” Christofle box in good condition in silver metaL.
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1960s French Used Metal Box

Materials

Metal

Christofle Silver Plated Metal Box, 60s
Christofle Silver Plated Metal Box, 60s
H 4.12 in W 5.9 in D 5.11 in
Pair of English Victorian Hammered Metal Boxes
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English Victorian-style (20th Century) hammered silver cylindrical shaped box with scroll
Category

20th Century Victorian Used Metal Box

Materials

Silver

Maria Pergay, Metal Box and Agathe, France, 1970
By Maria Pergay
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Maria Pergay (1930), Large flat box in silver metal, France 1970. A red-veined Agathe stone is set
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Used Metal Box

Materials

Metal

Los Castillo Style Mixed Metal Box with Marlin Motif
By Los Castillo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic mixed metal and lapis box dates to the 1950s-1960s and is very much in the
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Used Metal Box

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Copper, Brass

Small English Wood and Metal Box with Dual Lids
Located in New York, NY
1950s English wooden box with handle and two lids. Suede interior.
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1940s English Gothic Used Metal Box

Materials

Suede, Wood

Elegant Glass and Metal Box from the Napoleon III Period
Located in Labrit, Landes
Small engraved glass box framed with nickel-plated spelter with it matching lid and a handle. The
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1890s Used Metal Box

Materials

Metal

Pair Mid-Century Piero Fornasetti Mahogany and Metal Boxes, 1960s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Koper, SI
This pair of decorative box was designed and crafted in the 1960s by Piero Fornasetti, in his lab
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Metal Box

Materials

Metal

Paper Tissue Gilt Metal Box France 1970 gold Color Regence style
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Very nice Paper Tissue box, or decorative Box in Gilt Metal This box is large, was made in France
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1970s French Regency Used Metal Box

Materials

Metal

Black and Gold Metal Box with Roses for Jewelry Box or Trinket Box
Located in Antwerp, BE
Black and gold box with roses. A stylish little box which can be used as jewelry box or trinket
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Used Metal Box

Materials

Metal

Giacomo Sinopoli for Liwan's Rome Modernist Chrome Metal Box, Italy 1970s
By Liwan's Rome, Giacomo Sinopoli
Located in Atlanta, GA
Liwan's Rome in the 1970s. The box features a large rectangular shape in chromed metal with a satin finish
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Metal Box

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Antique French Oval Gilt Finished Metal Box with Signed Hand-Painted Portrait
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This small jewelry or decorative box has no maker's signature, but presumed to have originated from
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Early 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Used Metal Box

Materials

Metal

Old Wooden Chess in a simple Metal Box
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
English old wooden chess: its size is already marked , the king is cm. 9,5 high. The metal box
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Early 20th Century English Other Used Metal Box

Materials

Fruitwood

Old Wooden Chess in a simple Metal Box
Old Wooden Chess in a simple Metal Box
H 2.96 in W 7.88 in D 5.12 in
American Arts & Crafts Covered Metal Box with Red Patina by Marie Zimmermann
By Marie Zimmermann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Antique American covered box of bronze or copper finished with a distinctive red patina by
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Used Metal Box

Materials

Copper

Set of 6 Murano Glass Sconces on Metal Box
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of 6 Murano glass on metal box, each is individual, reunited for the photo, horizontal or
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Metal Box

Materials

Abalone, Murano Glass

Set of 6 Murano Glass Sconces on Metal Box
Set of 6 Murano Glass Sconces on Metal Box
H 17.13 in W 17.13 in D 6.3 in
Industrial Wilder Rolling Metal Box
By Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial galvanized tin rolling box made by Wilder. Sliding top reveals a large storage space
Category

Mid-20th Century Industrial Used Metal Box

Materials

Tin

Antique Military Hat & Fitted Metal Box of Brigadier General Lawrence Drummond
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
period bi-cornered manner with gold tassels and is silk lined. The hat is fitted to the hinged metal box
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Used Metal Box

Materials

Metal

Printed Metal and Mahogany Box
Located in Munich, DE
Metal box with soldier print. Mahogany interior.
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Metal Box

Printed Metal and Mahogany Box
Printed Metal and Mahogany Box
H 1.58 in W 5.52 in D 4.14 in
Mid-Century Metal Box in Silver Color
Located in Troy, NY
This box has a very nice silver patina even though it is not marked as silver. On the top of the
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Geometric Used Metal Box

Materials

Metal

Anya Hindmarch Yellow Stingray Metal Box Clutch
By Anya Hindmarch
Located in London, GB
sticker mark is seen. Slight scratches to overall metal hardware on this used Anya Hindmarch designer
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21st Century and Contemporary British Used Metal Box

Vintage Enameled Metal / Wood Drawer Piero Fornasetti Box
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Doraville, GA
A vintage enameled metal box with a slide out wooden drawer. The box was designed by Piero
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Metal Box

Materials

Metal

Antique French Metal Book-Shaped Box
Located in High Point, NC
This unique treasure was created in 19th Century France. Whimsical and unique, this metal box
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19th Century French French Provincial Used Metal Box

Materials

Metal

Antique French Metal Book-Shaped Box
Antique French Metal Book-Shaped Box
H 5.1 in W 29.1 in D 23.6 in
Vintage Army Metal Box, Chest of Drawers, 1950s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Vintage army box or chest of drawers, Eastern bloc, probably made in the former Czechoslovakia in
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Mid-20th Century Czech Other Used Metal Box

Materials

Metal

Vintage Army Metal Box, Chest of Drawers, 1950s
Vintage Army Metal Box, Chest of Drawers, 1950s
H 18.12 in W 47.25 in D 15.36 in
Anglo-Indian Silver Plate Metal / Trinket, Box Elephant, Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful silvered metal box of an elephant in a very traditional Anglo -Indian craft, art. Has an
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Used Metal Box

Materials

Silver Plate

Fine Quality Japanese Mixed Metal Box Attr-Kajima Ikkoku
By Kajima Ikkoku II
Located in Christchurch, GB
Meiji Period (1868-1912) mixed metal lidded box, that we confidently attribute to Kajima Ikkoku II. The
Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Used Metal Box

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Fine Quality Japanese Mixed Metal Box Attr-Kajima Ikkoku
Fine Quality Japanese Mixed Metal Box Attr-Kajima Ikkoku
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H 2.13 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Vintage Industrial Domed Black Metal Wine Storage Box Chest Trunk 22"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage black metal box / chest / trunk in the shape of a mailbox featuring domed top with hasp on
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20th Century Industrial Used Metal Box

Materials

Metal

Industrial Perforated Box
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Industrial perforated metal boxes with fantastic patina Functional for records, toys or blankets
Category

1940s French Used Metal Box

Materials

Steel

Industrial Perforated Box
Industrial Perforated Box
H 12.75 in W 24.75 in D 12.75 in
Antique Metal painted box
Located in Encinitas, CA
yearning to add a touch of elegance to your space, this Antique Metal Box is an absolute must-have. It is a
Category

Early 18th Century Italian Used Metal Box

Materials

Metal

Antique Metal painted box
Antique Metal painted box
H 11.5 in W 24.5 in D 16.5 in
Amber Trinket Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A beautifully decorated Indian metal box with a stone of amber on the top. 1920s or earlier There
Category

1920s Indian Used Metal Box

Materials

Stone, Metal

Amber Trinket Box
Amber Trinket Box
H 2.5 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in
Mid-Century Mexican Abalone Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A very decorative mixed metal box adorned with abalone and little bit of silver. Has tiny ball feet
Category

1940s Mexican Used Metal Box

Materials

Metal, Silver

Mid-Century Mexican Abalone Box
Mid-Century Mexican Abalone Box
H 1.5 in W 5 in D 3 in
Fontana Arte Rare Box Attributed to Max Ingrand, Marked
By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful and rare glass and plated metal box with a wooden lining. Acid Marked in glass as shown
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Used Metal Box

Materials

Glass

Italian Steel & Brass 1970s Decorative Box
By Romeo Rega
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This metal box was produced in the 1970s. It is made from brass, steel and glass and it remains in
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1970s Italian Space Age Used Metal Box

Materials

Brass, Steel

Italian Steel & Brass 1970s Decorative Box
Italian Steel & Brass 1970s Decorative Box
H 1.19 in W 9.45 in D 4.34 in
JEAN DUNAND Enamel and Metal Cigarette Box
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A large metal box decorated with two triangle decorations in red and eggshell enamel on a brown
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Used Metal Box

Decorative Cigar Box in Brass, Malachite and Wood, Mexico, 1960s
By Los Castillos
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful hinged inlaid malachite and sodalite (or lapis lazuli) brass metal box with wood interior
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Used Metal Box

Materials

Malachite, Metal, Brass

Dutch Design Sewing Box by Joost Teders for Metalux, 1950s
By Metalux, Joost Teders 1
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
metal boxes (that can swivel arount the metal Stand) which gives a Rietveld style to this item. This
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Used Metal Box

Materials

Metal

Joos Teders storage box metal and wood Metalux The Netherlands 1950
By Metalux, Joost Teders 1
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
metal boxes are very nice in contrast to the coloured plywood tops. The base is made of black lacquered
Category

1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Metal Box

Materials

Metal

Neoclassical Round Box in the Style of the Wedgwood
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and rare early to mid-20th century matte white and light periwinkle blue round metal
Category

Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Used Metal Box

Materials

Metal

Hermes Vintage H Box
By Hermès
Located in Nice, FR
HERMES Paris vintage rare silver tone metal box featuring a large gold plated H design on top
Category

20th Century French Used Metal Box

Hermes Vintage H Box
Hermes Vintage H Box
H 1.38 in W 4.73 in L 6.3 in
Vintage Silver Plated Box by Domney and Brown Birmingham, England, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Manufacture. Silver-plated oval-shaped metal box with handles and lid surmounted by a small horse sculpture
Category

19th Century British Used Metal Box

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Japanese Bronze and Mixed Metal Box, Signed To Base, Meiji Period
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A rare Japanese Meiji period (1868 - 1912) circular bronze box and cover by Inoue, Kyoto, late 19th
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Late 19th Century Japanese Used Metal Box

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Italian 1950s Enamel Containers with engravings.
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of Italian enamel on metal boxes.
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Metal Box

Materials

Enamel, Metal

European Collection of 7 Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A curated collection of seven small antique boxes in variation of different metals. The collection
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Used Metal Box

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate, Pewter

French Bronze Hand Painted Portrait Guilloche Round Trinket Jewelry/Powder Box
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a French patinated bronze metal round trinket lidded box. It depicts a pierced round metal
Category

Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Used Metal Box

Materials

Bronze

Cast Bronze Lidded Box with Medieval Scenes and hardwood liner, Late 19thC
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a cast bronze metal box modelled as a casket with a wood liner and depicting medieval
Category

Late 19th Century English Medieval Used Metal Box

Materials

Bronze

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Used Metal Box For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal used metal box for your home. A used metal box — often made from metal, wood and glass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the used metal box you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each used metal box bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made used metal box over the years, but those crafted by Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti and Cartier are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Used Metal Box?

Prices for a used metal box start at $25 and top out at $95,000 with the average selling for $958.
Questions About Used Metal Box
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    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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    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 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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    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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    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.
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    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.
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    You should not use a metal spoon with caviar because caviar can oxidize when it’s exposed to metal, resulting in an unpleasant taste. Caviar spoons are typically made from a variety of non-metal materials such as bone and mother of pearl. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary caviar spoons from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    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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    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.
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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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