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 created by a skilled artisan in China's Jiangsu province.
Brass
Antique Korean Cinnabar Lacquer Box with Lock
Located in Norton, MA
Antique, a beautiful Korean Cinnabar Lacquer box with lock, hand-painted, depicting traditional Korean lucky patterns of the vase. flower, art-rock in the very reddish color. It come...
Wood, Lacquer
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.
Burl
Provincial Chinese Wooden Lock Box, Early 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique Chinese table chest balances rustic charm with refined simplicity. Dated to the early 20th century, the wooden lock box would have been used to store money and valuables...
Wood
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 hardware and distressed lacquer interior.
Brass
Late Qing Dynasty Document Box with Brass Lock and Carrying Handles
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Late Qing Dynasty period wooden document box from the early 20th century with reddish brown lacquer, brass hardware and carrying handles. Created in China during t...
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 in perfect condition. Dimensions: 22L x 22D x 22.5H
Wood
$800
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, metal banding, partially removable top and light patina. Immerse yourself in the r...
Brass
$22,500
H 4 in W 9 in D 6 in
A Finely Carved and Metal Mounted Casket ‘Minnekästchen’ with original lock plat
Located in London, GB
A Finely Carved and Metal Mounted Casket ‘Minnekästchen’ with original lock plate Wood, steel, vellum lining Superb colour and patina Upper Rhine Germany 14th Century Size: 11c...
Steel
19th Century Original Swedish Blue Pine Box
Located in Kramfors, SE
Untouched original paint and healthy and solid wood. The lock is missing. Boxes like this were for storing valuables, such as jewellery or bibles.
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, lock and keys. It features dovetailed joinery having an interior fitted with a remov...
Metal
19th Century Reclaimed 3-Panel French Wardrobe Door with Chestnut Paint
Located in Mckinney, TX
The original three partial steeple point hinges and a metal lock box present. Minor wood separation is present in panels as expected due to age.
Wood, Fir
$1,189
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
The inner lining was mostly made of tin foil and that was there so that the natural tea flavour would not 'blend' with the organic wood of the box. This fine antique comes with the o...
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.
Crystal
Victorian Vanity Set in the Original Burl Wood Box
By Samuel Morse
Located in Singapore, SG
Pack one large vanity burl wood box , lock it up for safety ( the original keys are still here ) and you could go on your travels
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 hardware, locks with a key.
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 has a lovely sarcophagus shape, brass center plate, and is made of stylish zebra woo...
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 from wood with iron fittings.
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.
Brass
19th Century Bronze Locking Strong Box
Located in Astoria, NY
This portable strong box, produced within the 19th century period, comes in artfully incised bronze, raised on small square feet, with hinged dome top and locking mechanism, flanked ...
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 trim in a decorative pattern, with a gorgeous wrought iron escutcheon, and lined with...
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 keep precious mementos safe. The interior is lined with silk and velvet for a beauti...
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 exceptional quality and condition for its age. Also known as a ship’s chest, a sturdy lock bo...
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 inlaid lid with sunburst and central elephant and flanking foliate and scroll design, co...
Wood
Early 19th Century repoussé Indian Lock / Safe Box
Located in London, GB
Scratches, missing detail and loss of both wood and metal detail. This example does not lock however the hinges are firmly in place and the box opens and closes as first intended.
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.
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 locking drawers are in authentic shagreen - box exterior is light in color with a ...
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 done in the 19th century in japan, and it is in a black color.
Wood
1930s Tramp Art Keepsake Box
Located in New Windsor, NY
Wonderful two tone contrast of red and the warm brown tones of the natural wood boxes. The lock had been taken out. Good overall condition with some minor losses to the foot (see pho...
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 addition to our silver teaware collection. This exceptional antique George III ste...
Sterling Silver
Edwardian Sterling Silver-Mounted Dark Green Leather Cigarette Box
By J. C. Vickery
Located in New York, NY
Vickery, Regent Street in London. Wood lining. Box lock in working order. Measures: 6" wide x 3 3/4" deep x1 3/4" high.
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
Beautiful large hand-carved Spanish trunk, highly detailed Daisy wheel carved front with stylized paw-foot base, interesting hand-forged iron lock. Internal boxed compartment with wo...
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 rectangular and ovular shape with a petite key that opens the lid, and a recessed pin...
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 box written on the back.
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
An antique Chinese unusually shaped black lacquered box from the early 20th century, with brass lock and conic lid. Born in China in the early years of the 20th century, this stylish...
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 20th century into a cigar box, circa 1840s.
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
Another fine and handcrafted antique from days gone by. This stylish and fine quality 'spoonbox' from circa 1860 is in beautiful condition. This handcrafted gem has a particularly b...
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
Top quality made and excellent condition, antique Grand Tour box for the connoisseurs. Over the years we have had the pleasure of owning and selling some truly beautiful antique box...
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 largest of its kind that we ever had the pleasure of offering and it is inlaid with a d...
Silver
Rustic Wood Box with Key Lock, circa 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rustic Wood Box with Key Lock. Manufactured in France, circa 1930.
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 Details.
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.
Dimensions: 9.5 inches long x 4.5 inches high x 4 inches deep.
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 strap hinges, hasp and escutcheon. Beautiful surface patina. Mexico - circa 17...
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 to 100. When opened there are great cubbyholes inside that could be used for display.
Wood
Late Victorian Leather Travel Box on Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
A late Victorian leather travel box on stand The handled hinged top opening to a void interior, impressed P.D., gilt metal crest to top, buckle fasteners, slide lock, raised on a ...
18th Century Continental Lock Box with Key
Located in Hudson, NY
A beautiful wooden box with lock and spring in excellent condition.
Metal
$3,500Sale Price|36% Off
H 44 in W 31.5 in D 1.8 in
Framed Korean Minhwa Painting Spotted Leopard Snarling Magpie Conservation Frame
Located in Greenwich, CT
Korean Minhwa Spotted Leopard Snarling Magpie and another Magpie flying in the pine tree Minhwa, Korean folk paintings, portray the simple and unaffected daily lives of ordinary peo...
Paper
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.