One-Off Winsor & Newton Queen Elizabeth Jubilee Sterling Silver 1977 Artist Box
By Windsor & Newton
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
The box itself is Calamander wood, Winsor & Newton founded in 1832 have been making these types of boxes for well over 150 years, they were almost always allot more compact and desig...
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Unavailable
H 3.25 in W 9.5 in D 7.5 in
English Winsor and Newton Paint Box with Drawer, Paint and Pallettes circa 1865
Located in Wells, ME
English Winsor and Newton mahogany with ebony stringing paint box with drawer.
Brass
Antique English Winsor and Newton Artist's Watercolour / Paint Box, c.1885
By Windsor & Newton
Located in Bath, GB
The interior of the lid has a wonderful gold printed label and a complimentary label on the base of the front section where brushes would be stored. The box dates to c.1885, Winsor a...
Mahogany
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H 9.45 in W 21.07 in L 9.45 in
Winsor & Newton Edition 5 / 145 Artists Water Color Millennium Chest Painting
By Windsor & Newton
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this stunning hand made Limited Edition 5 / 145 Winsor & Newton Artists Watercolour Millennium chest Plea...
Walnut
Victorian Watercolour Box by Winsor & Newton
Located in Bath, GB
These highly sought-after Victorian paint boxes are particularly a joy to find made by the famous Winsor & Newton.
Mahogany
Delightful Winsor & Newton Artists Box, Complete with Paints, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
A wonderful mahogany artist's box by Winsor & Newton, suppliers of artists requisites.
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H 3.35 in W 9.65 in D 8.47 in
Antique Artist's Paint Box, English, Carry Case, Winsor & Newton, Late Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique artist's paint box. An English, mahogany and ebony carry case by Winsor & Newton of London, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.
Wood, Ebony
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H 2.96 in W 8.86 in D 7.09 in
Antique Artist's Box, English, Walnut, Paint Palette, Winsor & Newton, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique artist's box. An English, walnut and ebony paint palette case by Winsor & Newton of London, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890.
Ebony, Walnut
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H 3.25 in W 9.5 in D 8.5 in
Antique English Winsor and Newton Artist's Watercolor / Paint Box, circa 1885
By Windsor & Newton
Located in Bath, GB
The box dates to circa 1885, Winsor and Newton became a Ltd company in 1881.
Mahogany
Winsor & Newton Paint Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Winsor & Newton antique paint box with brass escutcheon, flush fitting drawer handle and initial plate.
Victorian Winsor & Newton Artist's Watercolour Box
Located in Glamis, Angus
A fine and rare mahogany Winsor & Newton artist's watercolor box. Complete with many, if not all, of the original paint blocks and ceramic palette.
Mahogany
Yeo Daybed by LINLEY London
By LINLEY London
Located in London, GB
A daring and original piece of furniture designed by British artist Jonathan Yeo, structurally engineered by expert technicians and manufactured by LINLEY, the world-renowned wood-sp...
Steel, Brass
$493 / set
H 8.67 in W 5.52 in D 1.97 in
Carving Wooden Sculptures Book End Set Of 2 Decorative Figurine of Book Holders
Located in Wembley, GB
Book Ends Wooden style acrylic Sculptures A Set Of 2 Decorative Figurines of Human Book Holder Beautifully stylized a set of figurines with a great balance of harmony stood, portrayi...
Acrylic, Wood, Fruitwood, Driftwood, Pine, Bog Wood
$205,424
H 17.72 in W 18.71 in D 9.06 in
FINE CIRCA 1895 FRENCH AUTOMATON INDUSTRIAL LOCOMOTIVE MOVING GiLT BRONZE CLOCK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very fine and highly collectable Antique circa 1895 French Automaton Industrial Locomotive moving gilt ...
Brass
Wharton Esherick Curved Sofa 1958
By Wharton Esherick
Located in Chicago, IL
This Sofa by Wharton Esherick exemplifies his pioneering role in the American Craft Movement. This is his first sofa design, one of Four ever made. Known for his dedication to organ...
Poplar, Tulipwood, Walnut
$125,000
H 42.52 in W 27.56 in D 22.84 in
Purple Museum Quality Amethyst Centerpiece Mineral Masterpiece Decorative Object
Located in London, GB
A very large, one of a kind epimorph amethyst. This piece is a visual spectacle with the natural sculptural formations of amethyst in a different variety of purple tones. Also disp...
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
Authentic Vintage Louis Vuitton Suitcase Valise
By Louis Vuitton
Located in San Francisco, CA
Original Louis Vuitton monogram hard suitcase or valise with original zippered folio. Excellent vintage condition, very lightly used, private origin. Made in France, 1970's.
Canvas
$74,000Sale Price|22% Off
H 180 in W 35 in D 35 in
Japanese Huge Antique Stone Pagoda Lantern 180 Inches- Exceptional Garden Art
Located in South Burlington, VT
Just discovered from an old Kyoto garden- impressive garden Sculpture, 15 Feet Tall Message or Call us for details or to reserve... For the finest garden- a spiritual representatio...
Granite
1500s Elizabethan Sterling Silver Communion Chalice and Paten
By Robert Medley
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique Elizabethan English sterling silver communion chalice and paten; an addition to our diverse religious silverware collection. This...
Sterling Silver
Vintage Louis Vuitton Steamer Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic vintage Louis Vuitton steamer bag. Large, oversized bag, perfect for weekend trips. LV monogram print with saddle leather and brass hardware. Timeless simplicity in design an...
Brass
Fish Tank
By CG capelletti
Located in Milan, IT
A stately addition to any baroque-style decor, this fish tank is rich and bold in every detail. Equipped with an illumination system for the six glass panels composing the base in sa...
Glass, Wood
Amaizing Art Deco Gate in Iron, France, 1920
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Amaizing Gate Art Deco Material: iron Style: Art Deco Country: France If you want to live in the golden years, this is the Gate that your project needs. We have specialized in...
Iron
Meissen Porcelain Pot-Pourri Vase, Germany, 19th Century
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Meissen porcelain pot-pourri vase, Germany, 19th century.
Porcelain
Fountain in Marble, Year: 1920, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...
Marble
$45,159
H 21.66 in W 17.92 in D 8.27 in
Very Large Cast Sterling Silver Model of a Stag, London 1976 by Garrard & Co.
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1976 by Garrard & Co., this stunning Elizabeth II, Sterling Silver Model of a Stag, is realistically cast and chased, and stands on a marble base. The stag mo...
Sterling Silver
$65,879
H 27.5 in W 19 in D 18 in
Very Large Regency Period Solid Silver Lidded Dish by Barnard with Provenance
By Rebecca Emes & Edward Barnard 1
Located in London, GB
An Exceptional Domed Serving Dish By Rebecca Emes & Edward Barnard of London Bearing the Coat-of-Arms and Monogram of Sir Moses Haim Montefiore Of exceptional size, fantastic quali...
Silver
$155,000 / set
H 3.15 in W 3.15 in D 1.19 in
Rubellite Tourmaline on Feldspar, Malkhan Pegmatite Field, Russia
Located in New York, NY
Rubellite Tourmaline on Feldspar, Malkhan Pegmatite Field, Krasnyi Chikoy, Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia Measures: 8 cm tall x 8 cm wide All rubellite tourmaline is compared to the famou...
Other
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.