Footed Venetian Box
Located in Tampa, FL
Footed Venetian box, early 20th century. This exquisite Venetian box is distinguished by its exceptional painted decoration, executed with remarkable finesse and depth of color.
Wood
18th C. Venetian Italian Wood Box w/its Original Finish, 26.5" Wide
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Venetian Italian box with its original finish, from the 18th century.
Wood
19th Century Italian Baroque Parcel Gilt and Hand Painted Table Box Casket
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Italy circa 1880, the Venetian box stands on heavily carved feet decorated with gilt acanthus leaf motifs, over a straight apron embellished with a center floral mount in ...
Oak
Italian Lacca Povera Box, Venetian, c1750
Located in valatie, NY
This small Venetian gem has lacca povera decoration which is the Italians version of decoupage.
Wood, Paper
18th Century Arte Povera Venetian Chalk Box
Located in Brecht, BE
Another beauty, made in Venice, these precious arte povera chalk boxes were made for the lucky few, can be yours now.
Paper
Murano Latticino Venetian Glass Heart Shaped Trinket Box
By Compagnia Di Venezia E Murano (C.V.M.)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A metal braced heart shaped Venetian glass trinket box, Murano, Italy, circa 1970s.
Metal
17th/18th Century Italian Venetian Marquetry Table Box
Located in Forney, TX
An important early antique Italian Renaissance table box, handcrafted in Northern Italy in the 17th/18th century, cassone chest form, richly inlaid, the top and front panel with frui...
Wood, Fruitwood
Circa 1800 Venetian Table Box in Carved Swiss Pine
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… A shapely table box from Venice, Italy, dating to circa 1800. Hand-carved in Swiss pine, the unique table box has two front doors that open to reveal ...
Wood, Pine
18th Century Venetian Arte Povera Jewelry Box
Located in Brecht, BE
This is a true collectors item, arte povera at its best, jewelry box made in the 18th century in Venice, Italy.
Wood
Antique Austrian Venetian Filigree Ormolu Gilt Bronze Jewelry Box Circa 1900
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
The gilt bronze box is decorated around the sides, legs and top in a filigree Venetian pattern in the Tiffany Studios style.
Bronze
Snuff Box Venetian landscape miniature Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Snuff Box Snuff Box Venetian landscape is in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated 24 carats..
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Venetian Renaissance Jewelry Chest
Located in Greenwich, CT
Rare Venetian 16th century Italian traveling jewelry chest profusely decorated in Arabesque black and gilt decoration featuring rare specimen stone drawer fronts in a Palladian archi...
Wood
Vintage Venetian Murano Bright Orange Italian Art Glass Covered Bowl
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage venetian murano bright orange Italian hand blown Art glass covered bowl.
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Venetian Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Bible Casket With Lion Of Saint Mark
Located in Atlanta, GA
The scale and form suggest use as a Bible box, Gospel casket, document chest, or presentation box, rather than a small keepsake casket.
Walnut
Antique Rare 15th Century Venetian Casket Former Dr. Albert Figdor Collection
Located in Doha, QA
This exceptional 15th-century Venetian painted casket is a rare example of early decorative art from the late Medieval to early Renaissance period in the Republic of Venice, Italy.
Wood, Paint
Venetian Hanging Giltwood & Mirrored Wall Shelf Vitrine
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Glistening Venetian hanging giltwood and mirrored vitrine having a shadow box rectangular shape with beautiful carved wood gold embellishments in each corner.
Glass, Mirror, Giltwood
Venetian Emerald Green Glass Covered Bonbonnière with Gilt Decoration and Jewele
Located in Madrid, ES
An exquisite Venetian decorative covered bonbonnière or compote, crafted in emerald green blown glass and richly embellished with hand-painted gilt decoration and applied jewel-like ...
Glass
1750 Venezia Italy Lacquered Wooden Yellow Box with Flowers and Birds
Located in Brescia, IT
This brighting piece hails from the Mid-18th Century in Venezia and masterfully shows the lacquered Venetian style. This Venetian lacquered box is a precious jewelry case and it has...
Wood, Lacquer
1750 Venezia Italy Rococo Lacquered Wooden Yellow Box and Jewelry Case
Located in Brescia, IT
This brighting piece hails from the Mid-18th Century in Venezia and masterfully shows the lacquered Venetian style. This box has a timeless beauty and it is a little jewel to contai...
Wood, Lacquer
English Regency Brown Wrapped Leather Brass Footed Table Box with Handles
By Maitland Smith
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
A beautiful decorative coffee table vintage Venetian Italian all leather box in deep rich saddle brown color.
Brass
19th C. Venetian Green Painted Humidor Table - The Iris Apfel Collection
Located in Morristown, NJ
This charming Venetian painted humidor table exemplifies the whimsical elegance and artisanal character associated with historic Italian decorative arts. Finished in a softly patinat...
Wood, Paint
Tiffany Studios New York Venetian Bronze Double Inkwell
By Tiffany Studios
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique bronze double inkwell box in the Venetian design By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 5.25"W x 3.13"D x 2.75...
Bronze
Vintage Printmaker's Catalogue, English, Commercial Art Folio, G Harrison & Sons
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Fascinating print catalogue with a superb, Art Deco aesthetic Displays a desirable aged patina, lightly time-worn with commercial use Pages present intact, with some coloration and s...
Paper
Unavailable
H 5 in W 3 in D 2.75 in
Tiffany & Co. Studios New York Gilt Bronze Inkwell Box in Venetian #1641
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Pasadena, CA
Studios New York gilt bronze inkwell box in Venetian #1641. Two inkwells to the interior.
Bronze
Italian Venetian Gondola Shaped Ceremonial Casket
Located in New York, US
Our rare, 18th century ceremonial casket in the form of a Venetian gondola is expertly carved from walnut with gilt cartouches depicting figures and swans, and gilt scrolling feet.
Walnut
Venetian Scalloped Edged Shadow Box Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Venetian scalloped edged shadow box mirror. Italian, Circa 1950's In stock.
Venetian Box
Located in Stamford, CT
Unique 18th century Venetian box with original green paint and gilding.T he mirror also appears to be original, the interior is lined with worn period velvet.
Giltwood
Late 19th Century Venetian Box
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A Venetian box with hand-painted Rococo-style decoration, featuring delicate scrollwork, floral motifs, and an elegant central scene.
Silk, Wood, Paint
18th century Venetian Lacquered Box
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful 18th century Venetian lacquered and gilt domed top valuables box, decorated with a whimsical scene of a dog chasing a cat.
Wood
Venetian Glass Box Circa 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An unusual, Venetian glass casket with gilded and Lapis accents with a center glass medallion.
Lapis Lazuli
17th Century Venetian Cedarwood Pokerwork Box
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good 17th century Venetian cedar wood box decorated with penwork and pokerwork drawings with classical figures, retaining rich old surface and original hardware.
Cedar
Early 20th Century Venetian Painted Valuables Box
Located in Bradenton, FL
Exquisitely painted Venetian wooden valuables box. Hand painted all around with scenes reminiscent of the Baroque era of Venetian history, with gilt highlights.
Wood
18th Century Arte Povera Venetian Letter Box
Located in Brecht, BE
A collectors item, Arte Povera at its best, 18th century letterbox painted and inlaid with figures.
Sold
H 3.15 in W 13.39 in D 4.73 in
20th Century Venetian Souvenir Gloves Box Italian Hand Painted Olive Jewelry Box
Located in Milano, MI
An olive hand painted rectangular gloves box, topped by a polychrome oil painted floral decoration and the inscription VENEZIA. The case can be safely locked, the brass lock plate i...
Brass
1950s Venetian Giltwood Jewelry Box Italy
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents 1950s Venetian Giltwood Jewelry Box Italy Pull out drawer and interior mirror Original vintage unrestored fading to the finish. stamped Italy 7h x 5w x 4.5d Refer t...
Wood
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H 0.99 in W 1.19 in D 0.79 in
Italian Gilt Mounted Engraved Murano Venetian Micromosaic Glass Pill Box
Located in Nottingham, GB
Italian Gilt Mounted Engraved Murano Venetian Micromosaic Glass Pill Box Good condition From a private collection.
Glass
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H 4 in W 9 in D 6.5 in
1960s Venetian Brown Leather Humpback Box with Gold Embossed Trim Made in Italy
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
1960s Venetian Vintage Gentleman Leather Cuff Links Box Leather Humpback Box.
Leather
Gondolier's Money Box
Located in Greenwich, CT
A Venetian gondolier's coin-encrusted money box consisting of a leather clad wooden case profusely decorated with brass studding, applique period coins, busts and masks, carved woode...
Wood
Antique Murano Green Ribbed & Ormolu Hinged Box - Original Label
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exceptional antique Murano glass box showcases the artistry and craftsmanship synonymous with Venetian glassmaking.
Ormolu
Giant Hand Blown Murano Glass Box Leopard with Brass Fittings
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted on the historic Venetian island of Murano, this box features a stunning leopard print pattern that adds a touch of exotic flair to any space.
Brass
Venetian Giltwood Serpentine Dresser-Top Jewelry Chest 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Venetian dresser-top jewelry chest offers giltwood construction in serpentine form with drawers having scrolled foliate decoration, 20th century Measures - 10'' H x 16.75'' W x 9'...
Wood
Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Amethyst with Brass Fittings
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted on the famed Venetian island of Murano, this box showcases the mesmerizing allure of amethyst, a gemstone revered for its captivating purple hues and spiritual significan...
Brass, Gold Leaf
Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Amethyst with 24 Karat Gold Flecks
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted on the famed Venetian island of Murano, this box showcases the mesmerizing allure of amethyst, a gemstone revered for its captivating purple hues and spiritual significan...
Brass, Gold Leaf
Hand Blown Murano Glass Box M in Leopard with Brass Fittings
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted on the historic Venetian island of Murano, this box features a stunning leopard print pattern that adds a touch of exotic flair to any space.
Brass
Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Grey with 24 Karat Gold Flecks
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted on the historic Venetian island of Murano, this box exemplifies the artistry and craftsmanship for which Murano glass is renowned.
Brass, Gold Leaf
Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Grey W/24 Karat Gold Flecks
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted on the historic Venetian Island of Murano, this box exemplifies the artistry and craftsmanship for which Murano glass is renowned.
Brass, Gold Leaf
Formia 1980 Italian Crystal & Black Murano Glass Box Worked with 24Kt Gold Dust
Located in New York, NY
1980s Venetian decorative jewel glass box of imposing size and Hollywood Regency style, by Formia, in high quality blown black Murano glass, extensively worked with pure gold and ove...
Gold, Gold Leaf
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H 5 in W 7 in D 4.5 in
Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Grey with 24 Karat Gold Flecks and Brass Fittings
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted on the historic Venetian island of Murano, this box exemplifies the artistry and craftsmanship for which Murano glass is renowned.
Brass, Gold Leaf
1920s Vintage Sterling Silver 800 Venetian Deco Cigarette Holder
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This sterling silver cigarette case has a beautiful Venetian romantic influence, with cherubs with wings playing instruments and lovely swirls with flowers and fruits. Depicted backg...
Sterling Silver
18c Venetian Painted Sewing Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Unique Venetian Sewing Table
Wood
Venetian Beveled Wall Hanging Box Mirror
Located in Wayne, NJ
Venetian beveled box mirror.
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.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.