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Table Box Sterling Silver Striped Paillons in pure Gold and flowers Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Round table box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fired enamels, with “paillons” in pure
Category

1960s Italian Napoleon III Vintage Boxes Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold

Hand Painted Middle Eastern Lacquer Box with Camel
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand painted Middle Eastern red and black lacquer box in rectangular shape with lid decorated a
Category

Mid-20th Century African Moorish Vintage Boxes Boxes

Materials

Paper

Art Deco Decorative Lidded Box in Solid Ebony Wood, France 1930s, 2 Available
Located in La Teste De Buch, FR
Art deco decorative lidded box in solid ebony wood. Made in France in the 1930s. Good condition
Category

1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes Boxes

Materials

Wood

Silver Plate Box with Blue Interior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely small silver plate box with a blue felt interior. A compliment to any cocktail table, desk
Category

20th Century Modern Vintage Boxes Boxes

Materials

Fabric

  • Silver Plate Box with Blue Interior
  • Vintage Silver Plate Box with Blue Interior
  • Silver Plate Box with Blue Interior
  • Vintage Silver Plate Box with Blue Interior
H 1.5 in. W 5.25 in. D 4 in.
Two Green Boxes, Bogucice, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Two porcelain green boxes - boxes. Very good condition. Made in Poland in the 1960s. Signed
Category

1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

  • Two Green Boxes, Bogucice, 1960s
  • Vintage Two Green Boxes, Bogucice, 1960s
  • Two Green Boxes, Bogucice, 1960s
  • Vintage Two Green Boxes, Bogucice, 1960s
H 4.73 in. Dm 5.91 in.
1950s Decorative Original Belgian Beer Crates/Storage Crates
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s decorative original Belgian beer crates/storage crates – Various quantities available 1950s vintage decorative original Belgian beer crates/storage crates – Various quantities...
Category

1950s Belgian Vintage Boxes Boxes

Materials

Wood

Modern Black and White Stone Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
Modern style black and white stone jewelry or trinket box. Box has tapered corners and is polished
Category

Late 20th Century European Modern Vintage Boxes Boxes

Materials

Stone

  • Modern Black and White Stone Jewelry Box
  • Vintage Modern Black and White Stone Jewelry Box
  • Modern Black and White Stone Jewelry Box
  • Vintage Modern Black and White Stone Jewelry Box
H 3.75 in. W 5.38 in. D 4.25 in.
Danish Modern Enameled Abstract Teak Table Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Danish modern enameled abstract teak table box Of rectangular form, the top with inset enamel on
Category

20th Century Danish Modern Vintage Boxes Boxes

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Collection of Three Vintage Malachite Boxes
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A set of three vintage malachite boxes, two rectangular boxes with conforming lids and one
Category

20th Century Italian Vintage Boxes Boxes

Materials

Stone, Malachite

English Victorian Brass Box
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian-style (20th century) small brass rectangular shaped box with handles.     
Category

20th Century Victorian Vintage Boxes Boxes

Materials

Brass

  • English Victorian Brass Box
  • Vintage English Victorian Brass Box
  • English Victorian Brass Box
  • Vintage English Victorian Brass Box
H 4 in. W 6.5 in. D 5 in.
Art Nouveau Silver Plated Repousse Tobacco or Jewelry Box
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Nouveau silver plated repousse tobacco or jewelry box The top, front, sides and back are
Category

1930s German Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Hand-Carved Asian Soapstone Box
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Vintage hand-carved Asian soapstone box. Soapstone vintage hand-carved box with a leafy pattern on
Category

1980s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Boxes Boxes

Materials

Soapstone, Brass

  • Vintage Hand-Carved Asian Soapstone Box
  • Vintage Hand-Carved Asian Soapstone Box
  • Vintage Hand-Carved Asian Soapstone Box
  • Vintage Hand-Carved Asian Soapstone Box
H 4.5 in. W 4 in. D 7.5 in.
English Blue and White Porcelain Round Jewelry Box
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful English Coalport Porcelain predominantly blue and white 'botanical' decorated round box
Category

Late 20th Century English Vintage Boxes Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Blancpain Watch Porcelain Jewelry Box, circa 1990s
By Villeroy & Boch
Located in New York, NY
From Swiss luxury watch maker a 1990s Blancpain round porcelain ceramic jewelry or watch box. Box
Category

1990s Luxembourgish Vintage Boxes Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Chinese Porcelain Shard Box Oriental Decorative Nickel Silver Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Chinese Porcelain Shard Box Oriental Decorative Nickel Silver Box. Vintage Chinese Nickel Silver
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Vintage Boxes Boxes

Maitland Smith Horn, Abalone and Wood Hinged Octagonal Box Vintage
By Maitland Smith
Located in North Miami, FL
This exquisite and rare vintage Maitland Smith large hinged box box has a beautiful medallion on
Category

1970s Philippine Modern Vintage Boxes Boxes

Materials

Brass

Delightful Limoges France Hand Painted Vin De Paris Wine Pitcher Porcelain Box
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Collectible Limoges porcelain miniature trinket box is handmade and hand painted in France and
Category

Late 20th Century French French Provincial Vintage Boxes Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

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 Vintage Boxes Boxes

  • Hermes Vintage H Box
  • Hermes Vintage H Box
  • Hermes Vintage H Box
  • Hermes Vintage H Box
H 1.38 in. W 4.73 in. L 6.3 in.
Raymor Pottery, Italy Covered Box
By Raymor
Located in New York, NY
Made in Italy. Mid-Century signed Raymor Pottery. Covered Lidded Box with Glazed Abstract Design.
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes Boxes

Materials

Pottery

  • Raymor Pottery, Italy Covered Box
  • Raymor Pottery, Italy Covered Box
  • Raymor Pottery, Italy Covered Box
  • Raymor Pottery, Italy Covered Box
H 2.5 in. W 6 in. D 4.5 in.
Vintage Reuge Romance Music Box, with Flacon, "The Emperor Waltz"
Located in Berlin, DE
Once you wind the music box, by pressing a button at the base, The music begins to play
Category

20th Century Vintage Boxes Boxes

Materials

Metal

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 Vintage Boxes Boxes

Materials

Metal

  • Maria Pergay, Metal Box and Agathe, France, 1970
  • Maria Pergay, Metal Box and Agathe, France, 1970
  • Maria Pergay, Metal Box and Agathe, France, 1970
  • Maria Pergay, Metal Box and Agathe, France, 1970
H 0.6 in. W 10.04 in. D 4.93 in.
Chinese Porcelain Shard Box Oriental Decorative Nickel Silver Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Chinese Nickel Silver Box with Porcelain Shard Lid. This Chinese Shard Porcelain trinket
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Boxes Boxes

Materials

Metal, Nickel

Elegant Malachite Box from the 50s 20th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Malachite Box Elegant malachite box from the 50s. It is in perfect condition. Measurements
Category

20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes Boxes

Materials

Malachite

  • Elegant Malachite Box from the 50s 20th Century
  • Elegant Malachite Box from the 50s 20th Century
  • Elegant Malachite Box from the 50s 20th Century
  • Elegant Malachite Box from the 50s 20th Century
H 4.34 in. W 8.27 in. D 3.15 in.
Ottaviani Silver and Enamel Rosewood Box, Italy. 1960s
By Ottaviani
Located in Milan, IT
ottaviani silver and enamel rosewood box, Italy, 1960s.
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Pop Art Limoges French Porcelain Lipstick Miniature Trinket Box Rochard Signed
By Limoges, Rochard Limoges
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Limoges France Rochard Peint main trinket box crimson lipstick in blue marbled case with brass
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Tessellated Bone Box by Enrique Garcel
By Enrique Garcel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Indulge in the captivating charm of this vintage 1970s tessellated white bone box, crafted by the
Category

1970s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes Boxes

Materials

Bone

Vintage Handcrafted and Carved Wood Box Leaf Motif, Jewelry Box, Keepsake Box
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage handmade beautifully carved wooden box, jewelry box or keepsake box. The Inside has 2
Category

Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Boxes Boxes

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Chinese Red Lacquer Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
An Chinese deep red lacquer box with a brass hasp, beautifully decorated overall with a scenes of
Category

20th Century Chinese Vintage Boxes Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

  • Chinese Red Lacquer Box
  • Chinese Red Lacquer Box
  • Chinese Red Lacquer Box
  • Chinese Red Lacquer Box
H 4 in. W 13.5 in. D 7.75 in.
Vintage Honey Color Shaker Round Box with Lid
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Vintage honey color shaker round box with lid Felt underside Size: 7" D x 3" H.
Category

1980s American Shaker Vintage Boxes Boxes

Materials

Wood

Exceptional Hermès Openwork Chiselled Silver Box Case RARE
By Hermès
Located in ., FR
Absolutely stunning Authentic Hermès Box The design on the lid is beautiful, very fine and
Category

20th Century French Vintage Boxes Boxes

Wonderful Mid-Century Modern Bavaria Toso Crystal Glass Ormolu Bronze Large Box
By Barovier&Toso
Located in Roslyn, NY
hinge bronze large box / casket *Very impressive in size and striking in color.
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Bronze

Wood Box
By Alexandre Noll
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Incredible wood box.   
Category

1940s French Modern Vintage Boxes Boxes

Materials

Wood

  • Wood Box
  • Wood Box
  • Wood Box
  • Wood Box
H 2.76 in. W 7.09 in. D 8.67 in.
Vintage Handcrafted and Carved Wood Box House Motif, Trinket Box, Keepsake Box
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage handmade beautifully carved wooden trinket box, jewelry box or keepsake box. Depicting a
Category

Mid-20th Century Peruvian Folk Art Vintage Boxes Boxes

Materials

Wood, Walnut

French Flower Garden Box Limoges Porcelain Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful French porcelain hand-painted 'flower garden box' decorative or jewelry box, with gold
Category

Mid-20th Century French Vintage Boxes Boxes

Materials

Brass

Green Indian Lacquered Box Decorative Box, 20th century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Nice Indian box in green lacquered wood dating from the end of the 20th century. It is decorated
Category

20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Vintage Boxes Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Mithé Espelt Glazed Ceramic box
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Rectangular wood box with decorated lid. Three gold squares each framing a single flower, all in
Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Glass, Wood

  • Mithé Espelt Glazed Ceramic box
  • Mithé Espelt Glazed Ceramic box
  • Mithé Espelt Glazed Ceramic box
  • Mithé Espelt Glazed Ceramic box
H 5.91 in. W 10.63 in. D 3.55 in.
Russian Lacquered Box
Located in Norwood, NJ
This exquisite Fedoskino, Russian black lacquered papier-mache box. Featuring a religious battle
Category

Late 20th Century Russian Vintage Boxes Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf

  • Russian Lacquered Box
  • Russian Lacquered Box
  • Russian Lacquered Box
  • Russian Lacquered Box
H 2 in. W 10.5 in. D 7.5 in.
Antique Opium Box
Located in Melville, NY
Hand carved round wooden box with lid.
Category

20th Century Indian Vintage Boxes Boxes

Materials

Wood

  • Antique Opium Box
  • Antique Opium Box
  • Antique Opium Box
  • Antique Opium Box
No Reserve
H 5.2 in. Dm 11.6 in.
1960s Italian Leather Box
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s Italian leather box with gold embossing made for B. Altman’s.
Category

1960s Vintage Boxes Boxes

Materials

Leather

  • 1960s Italian Leather Box
  • 1960s Italian Leather Box
  • 1960s Italian Leather Box
  • 1960s Italian Leather Box
H 5.25 in. W 8 in. D 3 in.
Chinese Wicker Kitten Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Delightful Chinese wicker kitten box from the noted Shanghai collection with a woven reed
Category

20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes Boxes

Materials

Reed

  • Chinese Wicker Kitten Box
  • Chinese Wicker Kitten Box
  • Chinese Wicker Kitten Box
  • Chinese Wicker Kitten Box
H 8 in. W 9 in. D 4.5 in.
Italian Shagreen Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Shagreen box Dimensions: 4"H x 8 ¼"W x 5 ¾"D.  
Category

1990s Italian Vintage Boxes Boxes

Materials

Shagreen

  • Italian Shagreen Box
  • Italian Shagreen Box
  • Italian Shagreen Box
  • Italian Shagreen Box
H 4 in. W 8.250 in. D 5.750 in.
Lucite Box, 1990s
Located in New York, NY
A square Lucite jewelry or trinket box, circa 1990s. Great to hold jewelry or other small items on
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Vintage Boxes Boxes

Materials

Lucite

  • Lucite Box, 1990s
  • Lucite Box, 1990s
  • Lucite Box, 1990s
  • Lucite Box, 1990s
H 3.5 in. W 3.5 in. D 3.5 in.
Italian Ceramic Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Artistic glazed ceramic box made in Italy, circa 1970s. Beautiful painting of woman in a black robe
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Boxes Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

  • Italian Ceramic Box
  • Italian Ceramic Box
  • Italian Ceramic Box
  • Italian Ceramic Box
H 2 in. W 3.75 in. D 5 in.
Bovano Enamel Box
By Bovano
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A charming walnut jewelry box with enamel decoration by Bovano.
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes Boxes

Materials

Enamel

  • Bovano Enamel Box
  • Bovano Enamel Box
  • Bovano Enamel Box
  • Bovano Enamel Box
H 1.5 in. W 7.5 in. D 4.25 in.
Elsa Peretti Tiffany Leather Box
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An Elsa Peretti for Tiffany heart shaped jewelry/trinket box. Signed on the bottom, nice warm
Category

1980s Italian Modern Vintage Boxes Boxes

Materials

Leather

  • Elsa Peretti Tiffany Leather Box
  • Elsa Peretti Tiffany Leather Box
  • Elsa Peretti Tiffany Leather Box
  • Elsa Peretti Tiffany Leather Box
H 2 in. W 6 in. D 6.5 in.
Burl Wood Box
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful round burl wood box. A great piece to hold jewelry or other items. Convenient for a
Category

Late 20th Century Vintage Boxes Boxes

Materials

Wood, Burl

  • Burl Wood Box
  • Burl Wood Box
  • Burl Wood Box
  • Burl Wood Box
H 2 in. Dm 5.19 in.
Hermes Vanity Box
By Hermès
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hermes vanity box, of circular form with gilt metal cronicopia removable lid, with a leather
Category

1970s French Neoclassical Vintage Boxes Boxes

Materials

Metal

  • Hermes Vanity Box
  • Hermes Vanity Box
  • Hermes Vanity Box
  • Hermes Vanity Box
H 3.75 in. Dm 3.5 in.
Persian Micro Mosaic Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted micro mosaic box inlaid in geometric design. This Middle Eastern Persian inlay boxes
Category

1940s Vintage Boxes Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

  • Persian Micro Mosaic Box
  • Persian Micro Mosaic Box
  • Persian Micro Mosaic Box
  • Persian Micro Mosaic Box
H 1.75 in. W 6.5 in. D 4 in.
Wicker Duck Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Wicker duck box from the Shanghai collection with its notorious intricate wicker structure
Category

20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes Boxes

Materials

Wicker

  • Wicker Duck Box
  • Wicker Duck Box
  • Wicker Duck Box
  • Wicker Duck Box
H 9 in. W 13.5 in. D 7 in.
Box Piero Fornasetti
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Krefeld, DE
Box. Piero Fornasetti. Marked with a sticker: Fornasetti made in Italy.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes Boxes

Materials

Metal

  • Box Piero Fornasetti
  • Box Piero Fornasetti
  • Box Piero Fornasetti
  • Box Piero Fornasetti
H 1.97 in. W 7.09 in. D 4.34 in.
Tessellated Stone Box
Located in New York, NY
Lovely tessellated marble box in a soft creamy Ivory color. The interior is lined in suede.
Category

1980s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes Boxes

Materials

Marble

  • Tessellated Stone Box
  • Tessellated Stone Box
  • Tessellated Stone Box
  • Tessellated Stone Box
H 2.5 in. W 9.25 in. D 4.75 in.
Repoussé Brass Box
Located in New York, NY
Repoussé brass box, Dutch, repoussé brass covered wooden box with original patina, circa 1940
Category

1940s Dutch Vintage Boxes Boxes

Materials

Wood

  • Repoussé Brass Box
  • Repoussé Brass Box
  • Repoussé Brass Box
  • Repoussé Brass Box
H 9 in. W 17 in. D 12 in.
Covered Wood Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Covered wood box in the form of a tree trunk.
Category

1970s American Vintage Boxes Boxes

Materials

Wood

  • Covered Wood Box
  • Covered Wood Box
  • Covered Wood Box
  • Covered Wood Box
H 5.00 in. W 4.50 in. D 6.00 in.
Checkered Ceramic Box
Located in Richmond, VA
Handmade petite ceramic box in a checkered pattern with a striped base. Glazed in grey, white and
Category

20th Century Vintage Boxes Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

  • Checkered Ceramic Box
  • Checkered Ceramic Box
  • Checkered Ceramic Box
  • Checkered Ceramic Box
H 1.25 in. W 3.5 in. D 2.75 in.
Japanese Lacquer Writing Box
Located in Pasadena, CA
This Japanese writing box dates to circa 1950 and is detailed with a raised lacquer scene of
Category

20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Vintage Boxes Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

  • Japanese Lacquer Writing Box
  • Japanese Lacquer Writing Box
  • Japanese Lacquer Writing Box
  • Japanese Lacquer Writing Box
H 1.5 in. W 7.5 in. D 5.25 in.
Tortoise Bakelite Box
Located in New York, NY
Tortoise bakelite box. Vintage thirties Italian Boxing Federation cigarette box. Faux tortoise and
Category

1930s Italian Vintage Boxes Boxes

Materials

Bakelite

  • Tortoise Bakelite Box
  • Tortoise Bakelite Box
  • Tortoise Bakelite Box
  • Tortoise Bakelite Box
H 5.5 in. Dm 3.75 in.
Polished Travertine Box and Candlesticks by Maitland-Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970s tessellated travertine box with velvet lining and sculptured candlesticks by Maitland Smith
Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Boxes Boxes

Materials

Travertine

Sunflower Letter Box
By Cossa, Italy
Located in Milton, DE
This is one the most exquisitely carved boxes that I have ever been lucky to find. It is a
Category

20th Century Italian Vintage Boxes Boxes

Materials

Softwood

  • Sunflower Letter Box
  • Sunflower Letter Box
  • Sunflower Letter Box
  • Sunflower Letter Box
H 3.5 in. W 12 in. D 8 in.
Middle Eastern White Mosaic Moorish Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern Lebanese mosaic marquetry wood box. Small vintage walnut
Category

Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Vintage Boxes Boxes

Materials

Abalone, Shell, Fruitwood

Malachite Octagonal Box
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a vintage malachite and brass inlay octagonal box in good condition, no chips or cracks.
Category

1980s Brazilian Vintage Boxes Boxes

Materials

Malachite, Brass

  • Malachite Octagonal Box
  • Malachite Octagonal Box
  • Malachite Octagonal Box
  • Malachite Octagonal Box
H 1.5 in. W 4.5 in. D 4.5 in.
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Vintage Boxes Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of vintage boxes boxes is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and silver, all vintage boxes boxes available were constructed with great care. Vintage boxes boxes have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern vintage boxes boxes are consistently popular styles. Vintage boxes boxes have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Maitland Smith, Line Vautrin and Limoges are consistently popular.

How Much are Vintage Boxes Boxes?

Vintage boxes boxes can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $950, while the lowest priced sells for $20 and the highest can go for as much as $425,000.
Questions About Vintage Boxes Boxes
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    To clean a vintage wood box, wipe it with a soft cloth moistened with mild dish soap and water. You can use a soft-bristled brush and soapy water to remove dirt from the hinges and clasp. Next, use a fresh, damp cloth to wipe away the soap and then finish by drying with a third cloth. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of wood boxes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    An apothecary box is a type of small cupboard or trunk formerly used by pharmacists and physicians to store medicines and tools in the many small compartments and drawers. Today, apothecary boxes are popular in homes as antique or rustic-looking decorative objects. Shop a range of antique and vintage apothecary cabinets on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A firewood box is a storage container designed to hold firewood. Normally, people place the boxes next to the fireplace to keep wood within easy reach. Wood and metal are the materials most frequently used to produce the boxes. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage firewood boxes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Camphor boxes are storage boxes traditionally used to transport precious items like silk, porcelain and tea from China to Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries. Camphor wood served as the material for these highly decorative boxes because it was durable and naturally repellent to moths and other pests. Find a selection of camphor boxes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A bentwood box is a traditionally crafted style of a box from a single piece of wood that has been steamed and bent to form a box. Three of its four corners are bent at a 90-degree angle, with the fourth corner pinned, stitched, or glued in place. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary bentwood boxes from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A blanket box refers to a piece of storage furniture that is primarily used to store blankets and quilts. Find a collection of antique and vintage blanket boxes on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A lacquerware box is a box that has been coated in lacquer to give it a distinctive decorative look. The material underneath the lacquer can vary and can be decorated with carving or painting as well. Shop a collection of lacquerware boxes from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A shadow box is a shallow enclosed case, usually with a glass front, in which something, often a sentimental object, is set for protection and display. 

  • 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
    Lacquer boxes are 20th century Russian boxes. The boxes feature miniature paintings and are not made out of wood as appears, but are crafted from papier-mâché instead. Shop a collection of lacquer boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Also known as a smoking cloche, a smoking box is a glass domed lid that covers a wooden plate. It’s used to give cocktails a smokey flavor.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A drawing box is set which has a collection of various instruments required for drawing purposes. It comes in various sizes based on the number of instruments packed. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of drawing boxes ranging from the 1930s to 20th century.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A filigree box likely refers to a jewelry box that features a decoratively embellished exterior owing to intricate metalwork called filigree. This type of metalwork sees threaded metal and beads woven together or separately to form elaborate patterns and motifs. Find a collection of antique and vintage filigree boxes on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A butterfly box is a nesting box built for butterflies to have shelter during nasty weather. These boxes are usually made of wood and have multiple vertical openings for butterflies to enter. These boxes will not only add up the beauty of your garden but also will help the population of butterflies to sustain. Shop a range of butterfly boxes from top sellers and makers around the world on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Battersea box is part of the wider umbrella of Battersea enamelware, a kind of painted enamelware produced in England in the mid-18th century. Considered to be of incredibly high quality, pristine examples of this enamelware are highly sought after by collectors. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of expertly-vetted Battersea enamelware from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A pantry box was used commonly in the 19th century to store dry items like sugar, cereals, and spices in the pantry. It is now primarily utilized as a decorative object. It was quite popular since it had handles and could be used to transport products to and from the market. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary pantry boxes from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    A needlework box, or sewing box, is a storage box that has bins and compartments designed specifically for holding needles, threads and other accessories for sewing and needlepoint. Many manufacturers produce them out of wood, but some are fabric or plastic. Shop a selection of sewing boxes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A vinaigrette box is a small metal container (usually silver) with a perforated top. People typically keep strong-smelling substances like vinegar in vinaigrette boxes. They were popular in the 18th century.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Vanity boxes are small ornately decorated boxes used to hold a woman's grooming essentials, such as a powder puff and a mirror. Although initially designed for travel, they are usually placed on a vanity table or dresser in modern homes. Find a selection of antique and vintage vanity boxes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Cloisonné is an ancient metalworking technique that creates a decorative design with enamels by the use of wire and metal strips. A Cloisonné box would be decorated in this process and used to store items like jewelry or other trinkets. Shop a collection of Cloisonné boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.