Chinese Studded Nanmu Lock Box, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
A special place for storing jewelry and other treasures, this early 19th-century lock box was
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Brass
Chinese Studded Nanmu Lock Box, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
A special place for storing jewelry and other treasures, this early 19th-century lock box was
Brass
Folk Art Deco Maple Burl Wood Decorative Lock Box with Inlay Detail
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Folk Art carved maple burl wood box with locking mechanism and original key, circa 1940s. Geometric
Burl
Antique Korean Cinnabar Lacquer Box with Lock
Located in Norton, MA
Antique, a beautiful Korean Cinnabar Lacquer box with lock, hand-painted, depicting traditional
Wood, Lacquer
Qing Dynasty Square Box with Brass Lock and Distressed Lacquer Interior
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period square shaped box from the 19th century with brass lock, metal
Brass
Late Qing Dynasty Document Box with Brass Lock and Carrying Handles
Located in Yonkers, NY
thanks to a traditional brass lock to reveal a lacquered interior with nicely distressed patina. The box
Brass
19th century Decanter Box with Braham lock
Located in MILL, NL
Late 19th century decanter box. With braham lock. In very good condition. Lock works well. Bottles
Wood
$690
H 11 in W 18 in D 12 in
Qing Dynasty Period Chinese Box with Brass Lock, Banding and Removable Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty period Chinese old box from the 19th century with traditional etched brass hardware
Brass
19th Century Original Swedish Blue Pine Box
Located in Kramfors, SE
monogram shows it was a woman’s initials. Untouched original paint and healthy and solid wood. The lock is
Pine
Black Polished Chest for 28 Watches
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Chest in black polished wood. A lockable box for 28 watches.
Wood
$675
H 9 in W 14 in D 10 in
Personal Writing Chest or Sailor's Ditty Box in Pine with Handles and Lock
Located in Doylestown, PA
Personal writing/document campaign style chest or sailor's ditty box in pine with carry handles
Metal
19th Century Reclaimed 3-Panel French Wardrobe Door with Chestnut Paint
Located in Mckinney, TX
point hinges and a metal lock box present. Minor wood separation is present in panels as expected due
Wood, Fir
$1,217
H 6.4 in W 10.4 in D 6.25 in
Great Shape & Color, Antique Tea Caddy inNutwood with Brass Lock and Hinges
Located in Lisse, NL
there so that the natural tea flavour would not 'blend' with the organic wood of the box. This fine
Brass
Unavailable
H 11.5 in W 9 in D 9 in
Locking Decanter Box Tantalus, Exotic Coromandel Wood, Victorian, circa 1870s
Located in Seattle, WA
Gorgeous Victorian locking decanter box of Coaramandel wood, circa 1870s. Interior with mirrored
Crystal
Victorian Vanity Set in the Original Burl Wood Box
By Samuel Morse
Located in Singapore, SG
. Everything has been thought of. Pack one large vanity burl wood box , lock it up for safety ( the original
Sterling Silver
Dovetail Wood Box Lock and Key
Located in Long Island City, NY
Dovetail wood box Lock and Key.
Wood
Locking Embroidered Oval Box
Located in Troy, MI
This decorative box has a textured fabric surface embellished with embroidered ribbon. Gold tone
Brass
Antique 19th C. English Zebra Wood Sarcophagus Box, Lock & Key
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb 19th century English zebra wood box with lock and key, circa 1890. This fine antique box
Zebra Wood
Italian 18th Century Lock Box
Located in Round Top, TX
A very handsome early 18th century wooden lock box form Northern Italy. Wonderfully constructed
Iron
Chinese Export Rose Wood, Brass Koi Lock Box
Located in New York, NY
Exotic Rose Wood keepsake, document box with a heay brass koi lock with red tasseled key. Box
Brass
19th Century Bronze Locking Strong Box
Located in Astoria, NY
handles; wood interior. The box comes in very good antique condition, with age appropriate wear to bronze.
Bronze
17th Century Italian Leather Lock Box
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible 17th century Italian leather clad lock box with beautiful well-worn brass nailhead
Leather, Wood
French 19th Century Locking Leather Box
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French 19th century red leather box with working lock & key, to make a unique presentation box or
Leather, Silk, Velvet, Wood
English Brass Bound Lock Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
An important relic that is as versatile as it is beautiful, this English lock box boasts
Brass
Bone Inlaid Coromandel Wood Anglo Indian Locking Sewing Box, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Anglo Indian solid Coromandel wood sewing or work box features specimen wood and bone
Wood
Early 19th Century repoussé Indian Lock / Safe Box
Located in London, GB
Early 19th Century repoussé Indian Lock / Safe Box A wonderful example of an early 19th Century
Bronze
Large Handmade Wood Document with Brass Lock, c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About A large handmade wooden box with brass lock and metal accents. Creator: unknown. Date
Brass, Metal
Eel Skin locking jewelry box with Shagreen drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Locking oval shaped jewelry box covered with eel skin on the exterior - four drawers behind double
Wood
Arts and Crafts Box with Brass Hinges and Lock from England, circa 1880
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arts and crafts box with brass hinges and lock from England, circa 1880.
Wood
Sold
H 3.55 in W 4.34 in D 13.78 in
Japanese Laquered Box with Hinged Lid and Lock, Japan, 19th Century, Birds Decor
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This box is in wood, lacquered in black. With decoration of birds with gold paint. It has been
Wood
1930s Tramp Art Keepsake Box
Located in New Windsor, NY
natural wood boxes. The lock had been taken out. Good overall condition with some minor losses to the foot
Wood, Scrap Wood
Antique George III Sterling Silver Locking Tea Caddy (1783)
By Andrew Fogelberg & Stephen Gilbert
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Georgian English sterling silver locking tea caddy; an
Sterling Silver
Edwardian Sterling Silver-Mounted Dark Green Leather Cigarette Box
By J. C. Vickery
Located in New York, NY
, made by and retailed at J.C. Vickery, Regent Street in London. Wood lining. Box lock in working order
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 28.5 in W 71 in D 24 in
Spanish Trunk/Chest with Wood-Hinged till and Original Forged Iron, circa 1680
Located in Houston, TX
paw-foot base, interesting hand-forged iron lock. Internal boxed compartment with wood top. Dovetail
Iron
Sold
H 4.625 in W 4 in D 12.5 in
Vintage Painted Folk Art Locking Wood Jewelry Trinket Keepsake Storage Box
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage wooden storage or keepsake box painted red with yellow stripes. The box features a bowed
Hardwood, Paint
Cigar Box with Locking Metal Bar, circa 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
About A re-condtioned wooden handmade humidor with steel locking bar and brief history of the
Steel
Signed Mid-19th c. Wooden Lock Box c.1863
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A mid 19th century handmade wooden lock box with original key and pull out inner compartment
Metal
Chinese Antique Black Lacquered Decorative Box with Brass Lock and Conic Lid
Located in Yonkers, NY
lock and conic lid. Born in China in the early years of the 20th century, this stylish box features a
Wood
Sold
H 5.75 in W 10.5 in D 6 in
English Antique Victorian Ebonized Cigar Box with Brass Colored Inlay Lock Key
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
British ebony wood cigar box that was originally a tea caddy box that was converted in the early
Brass
Sold
H 1.57 in W 6.1 in D 3.15 in
19th Century Mosaic Inlay Spoon or Jewelry Box with Silver Hinges and 'Lock'
Located in Lisse, NL
and putting the box together with handcrafted, silver hinges whilst covering the rims on the inside
Silver
Sold
H 4.3 in W 6.5 in D 3.75 in
Stunning Renaissance Revival Nuptial Casket / Box, Great Patina, Lock and Key
Located in Lisse, NL
Italian box is in perfect condition on the inside as well and it even comes with a working lock and key
Iron
Sold
H 2.36 in W 10 in D 6.1 in
Antique and Extra Large, Carved Shell Jewelry Box with Silver Lock and Hinges
Located in Lisse, NL
The largest mid-19th century shell box we ever saw. This wonderful antique jewelry box is the
Silver
Rustic Wood Box with Key Lock, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rustic Wood Box with Key Lock. Manufactured in France, circa 1930. In original condition with
Metal
Unique Ornate Wooden Lock Box
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Ornate Wooden Lock Box with hinged lid. Top opens along oversized hand-forged hinges. Beautiful
Wood
18th Century Spanish Colonial Lock-Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good 18th / early 19th century colonial lock-box with original iron hardware and painted surface
Iron
18th Century Spanish Colonial Lock-Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare 18th century Spanish colonial box with remnants of the original lacquered surface, original
Iron
Sold
H 9 in W 16.75 in D 10 in
19th-20th Century Red Leather Chinese Lacquered Chinoiserie Box, Brass Lock
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th-20th century red leather Chinese lacquered chinoiserie box, brass lock.
Brass
Wooden Pub Box with Lock and Key
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original wooden pub box with lock and key. European tradition to safe coins. Numbered slots from 1
Wood
Late Victorian Leather Travel Box on Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
, impressed P.D., gilt metal crest to top, buckle fasteners, slide lock, raised on a wood stand. Box
18th Century Continental Lock Box with Key
Located in Hudson, NY
A beautiful wooden box with lock and spring in excellent condition.
Metal
Black Lacquer Chinese Four-Panel Screen with Polychrome Floral Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A black lacquer four-panel Chinese screen with majestic floral painted décor and crackle finish. Captivating our attention with its majestic floral painted décor, this vintage black ...
Wood
Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Kang Table from Ryukyu Island
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small low table with lacquer and intricate mother-of-pearl inlay design from Ryukyu Islands kingdom circa 17-18th century. Ryukyuan kingdom was used to be an independent island cou...
Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
$3,300
H 27 in W 55.25 in D 20.25 in
Late Qing Dynasty Elm Sideboard with Carved Floral Vases, Doors and Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty period elm sideboard with carved floral vases, drawers, removable panels and doors. Rich with history and timeless charm, this antique sideboard embodies both fun...
Elm
$4,500
H 84 in W 96 in D 1 in
Late Qing Lacquered Six-Panel Screen with Gilded Figures and Scenic Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Late Qing Dynasty Japanese inspired Chinese lacquered six-panel screen. This magnificent Chinese lacquered screen, dating from the late Qing Dynasty, exemplifies expert craftsmansh...
Wood
$690
H 6.25 in W 16 in D 12.5 in
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
Qing Dynasty Hinged Box with Brass Hardware and Weathered Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty period hinged wooden box from the 19th century with brass hardware and nicely weathered patina. Crafted during the Qing Dynasty in the 19th century, this wooden box ca...
Brass
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.
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