Large Early 19th Century Antique Hand Carved Wooden Mughal Decorative Box
By Rajhastani
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
ntique Indo-Persian Carved Sandalwood Box with Mughal Figures, Early 19th Century An exceptional early 19th-century Indo-Persian sandalwood box, masterfully hand-carved with remarka...
Wood
Rustic Indian 19th Century Treasure Box with Carved Rosettes and Small Feet
Located in Yonkers, NY
A rustic Indian antique wooden treasure box from the 19th century, with iron braces, carved rosettes and petite feet. Created in India during the 19th century, this wooden box featur...
Iron
Antique Anglo Indian Box Form Quill Lap Top or Travel Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive antique Anglo Indian lap top desk crafted in quills and ebony decorated with bone dots. The surprising interior has multiple components featuring a felt writing surface, n...
Bone, Felt, Wood, Ebony
Rustic Indian Document Wooden Box with Brass Details and Partial Opening Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
A rustic Indian wooden document box from the 19th century with brass details, partial opening top and petite bracket feet. This rustic Indian wooden document box from the 19th centur...
Brass
Antique Spanish Desk Chest, Carved Solid Wood, Baroque Style, 1930
Located in Marbella, ES
An exceptional antique writing chest crafted from solid wood, richly decorated with fine engravings and geometric motifs in the Spanish folk tradition. The hinged lid reveals an elab...
Wood
19th Century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Carved Sandalwood Box Micro Mosaic Inlays
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely 19th century Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam carved sandalwood and inlaid box Mid-19th century Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam carved sandalwood b...
Wood
Indian "Bombay" Box w/Sadeli Work Framing Carved Panels and Raised on Metal Feet
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Indian "Bombay" dresser/jewelry box with a mirror in the lid and raised on a "tray" base with silvered feet. The exterior with exotic wood and sadeli work (micro-mosaic inlay) framin...
Bone, Shell, Wood
Large Asian Decorative Wooden Jewelry Box with Hammered Brass Metal Overlay
By Rajhastani
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large Asian decorative wooden jewelry box with brass overlay. Large ethnic Indian hand painted decorative jewelry wood box with brass metal hammered design overlay. Original beauti...
Brass
Antique Indian Mughal Wood Dowry Chest with Carved Patterns, 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century Mughal dowry chest with carved patterns from India. This chest wooden chest with a slanted top strengthened by metal hardware reinforcements. The front displays lightl...
Wood
1970s Hand-painted Indian Artisanal Box with Traditional Scenes & Metal Fitting
Located in Marbella, ES
A distinctive, handcrafted decorative box from India, made of wood and hand-painted with traditional scenes inspired by Oriental miniature art.
Wood
19th Century Old Portable Chest in Wood and Iron Frames Resting on Four Feet
Located in Sofia, BG
India, circa 1830.
Wood
1970s Antique Polychrome Wood Chest with Handcrafted Floral Decoration
Located in Marbella, ES
An antique polychrome wood chest, hand-decorated with delicate floral motifs and traditional borders in ochre and reddish tones. It retains its original lock and hardware, as well as...
Wood
Antique Anglo Indian Tortoise Tea Caddy Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable Anglo Indian box turtle tea caddy, the well marked upper shell hollowed and intricately filled with a star inlaid panel, the base with a lidded box, all in exotic...
Bone, Wood, Ebony, Mahogany, Hardwood
19th Anglo-Indian Card Holder or Cigarette Case
Located in Marbella, ES
An elegant rectangular box of Syrian or Levantine origin, crafted from wood with refined geometric marquetry decorations. Its design features a delicate pattern of stars and traditio...
Wood
1980s Polychrome Wooden Oriental Chest with Hand-painted Floral Decoration
Located in Marbella, ES
A magnificent handcrafted wooden chest, hand-decorated with rich polychromy in black, red, and gold tones. Its domed lid and delicate floral and geometric motifs reflect Eastern arti...
Wood
$1,885
Inlaid Table Cabinet
Located in Bradenton, FL
Casket features intricate inlay work where thin pieces of mother-of-pearl are embedded into the wooden surface. Rich, dark wood base with exquisite mother of pearl flowers and fauna ...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
19th C. Indian Fitted Teak Workbox with Brass Tack and Applique Work
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Indian teak work or stationary box with brass tack and applique decoration on the top and sides and fitted with brass lift-handles. the interior fitted with lift out trays and open c...
Brass
Indian 19th Century Merchant's Chest with Pierced Geometric Decor and Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian merchant's chest from the 19th century, with pierced brass geometric decor and weathered patina. Charming us with its clean lines and subtle decor, this 19th-centur...
Brass
A Fine Anglo Indian Coromandel Workbox
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine early 19th century coromandel work box with moulded front design and fitted interior containing a super collection of sea shells. Ivory registration number 8NEDUS4R.
Ivory, Wood
ORIGINAL ANTiQUE ANGLO INDIAN EXPORT SADELI MICRO MOSAIC BUSINESS CARD CASE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely, super decorative antique Islamic Anglo Indian Sadeli Micro Mosaic Card Case A wonderfully orig...
Wood
Pair of Fine Painted Indian Dome Top Trunks
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Wood with domed tops. Painted in black with multi-colored figural court scenes with colorfully dressed seated men and women. Floral borders. Painted red inside, brass hardware. Meas...
Wood
Antique Asian Wood Opium Container with Lid and Brass Pull
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Decorative Antique Asian round wood box container with lid and brass pull. Vintage collectible Asian wooden tobacco or opium round container.
Wood
Early 20th Century Indian Carved Wood Storage Chest Box
Located in New York, NY
Hand-carved wooden Indian tribal storage chest box with hand-wrought iron hinges and straps, and handle. Early 20th century, Northern India.
Wrought Iron
Antique Indian Carved wood box Rajasthan 18th C Folk art Interior Design Décor
Located in London, GB
18th-Century Rajasthani Indian Carved Wooden Box. Intricately hand-carved with geometric and diamond-pattern decoration, featuring a hinged lid and original iron clasp. A distincti...
Bronze
Antique Indian Rustic Wood Planter Box with Weathered Finish for Garden or Patio
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian rustic wooden planter box with nicely weathered appearance. This antique Indian rustic wooden planter box captivates with its beautifully weathered appearance and h...
Wood
RARE - Camphor Wood Campaign Writing Box w/ Ebonized Lines Set on a Bronze Stand
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
RARE military officers' campaign writing box in camphor wood with ebonized line details. The box is bound with brass around the top and down the four corners as well as mounted with ...
Brass, Bronze
Victorian Stationary Box
Located in Topanga, CA
A Victorian tambour-front letter box featuring its original interior compartments and fittings. The tambour shutter slides open to reveal a glass-front door, ensuring the secure pla...
Wood
Antique Boxed Indian Colonial Silver Salver (1842)
By George Gordon & Co 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This magnificent salver is fitted to the original hinged oak wood presentation box, with a satin and velvet lined interior.
Silver
Early 20th Century, Philippines, Cock Fighting Box
Located in Mexico City, MX
This rare piece used to keep the fighting cocks, traditional game that is still preserved in all East Asia and Mexico.
Wood
Antique Indian Kerala 'Cheppu' Hand-Painted Lacquer Jewellery Box, Brass, a 1923
By Eastern Artisans
Located in Landshut, BY
An exceptional and highly decorative early 20th-century antique Indian "Cheppu" (lidded ritual and dowry box), hailing from the historic, culturally rich Kerala region in Southwester...
Brass
Antique Persian Qajar Period Enameled Paper Mache Royal Pen Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Dating from the early 19th century or Qajar period, this antique hand painted pen box is done in a series of bordered vignettes of Persian men and animals and a reclining Persian wom...
Wood, Paper
Vintage Embroidered Taj Mahal - Faux Bamboo Shadow Box Frame - Circa 1970's
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage embroidery of the iconic architectural marvel - TAJ MAHAL (Agra - India) - completely hand-worked with gilt and multi-colored satin threads - velvet background - circa 1970's...
Metallic Thread
Indian Wooden Storage Box on Iron Stand with Lift-Top Lid and Rustic Patina
Located in High Point, NC
This distinctive Indian wooden storage box is mounted on a custom iron stand, blending traditional craftsmanship with a clean, architectural silhouette. The box features a lift-top l...
Metal
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.