Wood Music Box
Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Decorative Boxes
Wood
Vintage 1950s Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Moorish Jewelry Boxes
Fruitwood
Vintage 1970s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Music Stands
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Brass, Steel, Iron
Antique 1890s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Decorative Boxes
Coral
Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
Antique 19th Century French Baroque Decorative Boxes
Wood
Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Wood
20th Century Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
Vintage 1950s Italian Moorish Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Decorative Boxes
Wood, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Spanish Islamic Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
Antique Early 19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Wood
Antique 1870s Swiss Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel
Antique 19th Century Swiss Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique 1840s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
Mid-20th Century Spanish Moorish Decorative Boxes
Shell, Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century German Victorian Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel
Mid-20th Century Spanish Moorish Decorative Boxes
Bone, Fruitwood
Vintage 1950s Asian Jewelry Boxes
Textile, Boxwood
Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Boxes
Fruitwood
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Iron, Other, Cut Steel, Steel
Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Neoclassical Jewelry Boxes
Burl
1990s American Arts and Crafts Shadow Boxes
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Brass, Steel, Iron
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Brass, Steel, Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Iron
Antique 1870s Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Brass, Iron, Steel
Antique 1850s Swiss Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Decorative Boxes
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Jewelry Boxes
Wood
Antique 1880s Swiss Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Other, Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Decorative Boxes
Wood
Late 20th Century Indian Islamic Decorative Boxes
Brass
2010s Greek Artist Boxes and Cases
Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century Swiss Victorian Musical Instruments
Wood
Antique 18th Century German Neoclassical Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Porcelain
Antique Early 1900s French Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique 1870s Decorative Boxes
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century Serving Pieces
Satinwood
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- What is a Polyphon music box?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A Polyphon music box is a wooden box that plays small interchangeable metal discs. Polyphon Musikwerke invented the device in 1870 and began producing them for sale in 1897 in Leipzig, Germany. Find a variety of Polyphon music boxes on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The box that plays music is called a music box in the U.S. and a musical box in the UK. Early versions date back to the 19th century, and many of them came from factories located in Switzerland. Shop a large selection of antique and vintage music boxes on 1stDibs.
- Are music boxes rare?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022It depends on the make and model of the music box. To find the value of a music box, experts suggest that you work with a certified appraiser. The value of a music box will depend on a number of factors, including the shape it’s in. You’ll find expertly vetted music boxes on 1stDibs.
- What is the best music box?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The best music box for you depends on your preferences for design, size, and music. Music boxes may be intricately carved or brightly-colored, and contain musical themes from famous plays or films. Music boxes can also be musical boxes designed to hold jewelry or other trinkets.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Regina music boxes have musical information carefully stored on a metal disc. A Regina music box works when the holes in the disc engage with the teeth of a gear that leads to the plucking of a musical comb generating a pleasant sound.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The first music box was likely made in Switzerland around the end of the 18th century. Originally, most music boxes were quite small, but as time went on, larger versions developed. Shop a collection of antique and modern music boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Are music boxes still made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, music boxes are still made today. A number of artisans continue to produce music boxes by hand. Companies may also mass produce music boxes using machinery. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of music boxes from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is an old music box called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An old music box made from snuff boxes during the 18th century is called a carillons à musique. It is a French word meaning "chimes of music." You'll find a selection of antique music boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Oak is the best wood for a jewelry box. This wood, if oiled and cared for, lasts for decades and the design of this kind of box stands out. Oak offers appealing textures as well as color. Hardwoods are often the best wood choices for boxes, with oak being the most preferred. Others are Walnut, Maple, Ash, Birch, Beech, Cherry, Tulipwood (Poplar) and Cedar. Find a collection of antique and vintage jewelry boxes on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Cigar boxes can be made of cardboard, paper and several kinds of wood. Spanish cedar is a popular choice for cigar boxes but mahogany, white oak and elm are also common. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique cigar boxes from some of the world’s top sellers.