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Rare Vintage Russian Hand Painted Lacquered Small Wooden Box Signed Fedoskino
Rare Vintage Russian Hand Painted Lacquered Small Wooden Box Signed Fedoskino

Rare Vintage Russian Hand Painted Lacquered Small Wooden Box Signed Fedoskino

Located in Plainview, NY

A lovely Russian hand painted lacquered small wooden box with a red interior. The box features the

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Late 20th Century Russian Hellenistic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Dutch small 19th Century wooden lidded wool basket
Dutch small 19th Century wooden lidded wool basket

Dutch small 19th Century wooden lidded wool basket

Located in Delft, NL

Dutch small 19th Century wooden lidded wool basket A nut wood with inlay of fruitwood wool basket

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Antique 19th Century Dutch Decorative Boxes

Materials

Nutwood

Chinese Wooden Small Rectangular Chest with Hand Painted Exotic Birds
Chinese Wooden Small Rectangular Chest with Hand Painted Exotic Birds

Chinese Wooden Small Rectangular Chest with Hand Painted Exotic Birds

Located in Queens, NY

Chinese Mid-Century small rectangular hinged chest with metal latch and two side ring handles, hand

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Small Japanese Wooden Box with Drawers and Floral Design, Japan, 20th Century
Small Japanese Wooden Box with Drawers and Floral Design, Japan, 20th Century

Small Japanese Wooden Box with Drawers and Floral Design, Japan, 20th Century

Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP

A small Japanese wooden chest of drawers (kodansu), dating from the early 20th century. With two

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Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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Small Wooden Inlaid Box with Key
Small Wooden Inlaid Box with Key

Small Wooden Inlaid Box with Key

Unavailable

H 3.69 in W 5.94 in D 3.88 in

Small Wooden Inlaid Box with Key

Located in Cookeville, TN

Geometric lines add to the beauty of this wooden box. The interior has a plush lining of rich blue

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Velvet, Wood

19th Century, Small Turkish Wooden Box with Engraved Lid
19th Century, Small Turkish Wooden Box with Engraved Lid

19th Century, Small Turkish Wooden Box with Engraved Lid

Located in London, GB

19th century, small Turkish wooden box with engraved lid.

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Antique 19th Century Turkish Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Inlaid Wooden German Box, circa 1900
Inlaid Wooden German Box, circa 1900

Inlaid Wooden German Box, circa 1900

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H 8 in W 5 in D 5 in

Inlaid Wooden German Box, circa 1900

Located in Hoboken, NJ

Small wooden box with decorative pattern created out of contrasting inlaid wood pieces, lidded

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Antique Early 1900s German Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Beautiful Small Casket with an Archer in Wooden Inlay Sweden 1950s
Beautiful Small Casket with an Archer in Wooden Inlay Sweden 1950s

Beautiful Small Casket with an Archer in Wooden Inlay Sweden 1950s

By Ab Svensk Träfiness, Vaggeryds Intarsia A-B.

Located in Malmo, SE

A beautiful handmade small casket with an archer in wooden inlay by Vaggeryds Intarsia AB. Sweden

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Small Scatola Portapillole Wooden Pillbox by Bottega Ghianda
Small Scatola Portapillole Wooden Pillbox by Bottega Ghianda

Small Scatola Portapillole Wooden Pillbox by Bottega Ghianda

By Bottega Ghianda

Located in Valmadrera, IT

The Pillbox was created by the Bottega Ghianda workshop in the mid-1930s for a well-known pharmaceutical company in Milan. Carved by hand from a single block of fine wood, it is then...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Wood

Small Artist Made Gold Leaf Wooden Box, France 1970s
Small Artist Made Gold Leaf Wooden Box, France 1970s

Small Artist Made Gold Leaf Wooden Box, France 1970s

Located in Chicago, IL

An artist-made wooden box featuring a gold painted textural exterior with hand applied gold leaf

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf

Vintage Wooden Small Tea Caddy Whatnot Trinket Desk Box
Vintage Wooden Small Tea Caddy Whatnot Trinket Desk Box

Vintage Wooden Small Tea Caddy Whatnot Trinket Desk Box

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage wooden small tea caddy whatnot trinket desk box. Circa Early to Mid 20th Century

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Early 20th Century Country Tea Caddies

Materials

Wood

Small Hand Turned Wooden Lidded Pot in Wenge Wood 1980s
Small Hand Turned Wooden Lidded Pot in Wenge Wood 1980s

Small Hand Turned Wooden Lidded Pot in Wenge Wood 1980s

Located in Stow on the Wold, GB

Wonderful hand produced small wooden pot with lid produced in the 1980s. Made from solid Wenge

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20th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wenge

Antique Korean Small Wooden Chest with Cut Brass Hardware and Folding Top
Antique Korean Small Wooden Chest with Cut Brass Hardware and Folding Top

Antique Korean Small Wooden Chest with Cut Brass Hardware and Folding Top

Located in Yonkers, NY

. Born in Korea during the early years of the 20th century, this small wooden chest features a linear

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Early 20th Century Korean Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Wooden & Metal 1950s Small Box by Piero Fornasetti
Wooden & Metal 1950s Small Box by Piero Fornasetti

Wooden & Metal 1950s Small Box by Piero Fornasetti

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Small box in wood and metal with "hot air balloons" decoration designed by Piero Fornasetti. Pretty

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sheet Metal

Very Rare Japanese Antique Paper-Clad Wooden Box / 1868-1920 / Small Storage Box
Very Rare Japanese Antique Paper-Clad Wooden Box / 1868-1920 / Small Storage Box

Very Rare Japanese Antique Paper-Clad Wooden Box / 1868-1920 / Small Storage Box

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

imitate. This is an old Japanese box. Paper is pasted from the top of the wooden box, and lacquer is

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paper

Indian 19th Century Small Wooden Box with Iron Hardware and Carved Rosacea
Indian 19th Century Small Wooden Box with Iron Hardware and Carved Rosacea

Indian 19th Century Small Wooden Box with Iron Hardware and Carved Rosacea

Located in Yonkers, NY

An Indian small wooden box from the 19th century, with iron hardware and carved rosacea. Created in

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Antique 19th Century Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Small Brass and Copper Plated Wooden Jewelry Casket
Small Brass and Copper Plated Wooden Jewelry Casket

Small Brass and Copper Plated Wooden Jewelry Casket

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Small brass and copper plated wooden jewelry casket.

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Early 20th Century English Campaign Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper

Japanese Wabi Sabi Antique Wooden Box/1850-1912/Small Black Display Stand
Japanese Wabi Sabi Antique Wooden Box/1850-1912/Small Black Display Stand

Japanese Wabi Sabi Antique Wooden Box/1850-1912/Small Black Display Stand

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

It is a wooden box made from the late Edo period to the Meiji period in Japan. The material is

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Art

Materials

Cherry

Hinged Wooden Box with Metal Inlay, French
Hinged Wooden Box with Metal Inlay, French

Hinged Wooden Box with Metal Inlay, French

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H 1.5 in W 2.75 in D 8 in

Hinged Wooden Box with Metal Inlay, French

Located in Hoboken, NJ

Small, narrow wooden box with decorative grain and contrasting metal inlays in pyramid or

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Vintage 1940s French Boxes

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Sevres Porcelain Box
Sevres Porcelain Box

Sevres Porcelain Box

$400

H 1.97 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in

Sevres Porcelain Box

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Sevres porcelain box Origin France Circa 1900 Interior decoration (flowers) bronze mount hand painted box.

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Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Kashmir Papier-Mâché Box
Kashmir Papier-Mâché Box

Kashmir Papier-Mâché Box

$375

H 1.5 in W 5 in D 4 in

Kashmir Papier-Mâché Box

Located in Tampa, FL

A wonderful hand-painted papier-mâché box beautifully decorated in a blue and gold. Kashmir, India, circa turn of the century.

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Antique Early 1900s Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Russian Lacquer Hand Painted Tale of Tsar Saltan Box, Mstera, Artist Signed
Russian Lacquer Hand Painted Tale of Tsar Saltan Box, Mstera, Artist Signed

Russian Lacquer Hand Painted Tale of Tsar Saltan Box, Mstera, Artist Signed

Located in New York, NY

Soviet era Mstera hand painted, artist signed lacquer box depicting a scene from Pushkin's renown Tale of Tsar Saltan 20th Century Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin's 1831 masterpiece, "...

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20th Century Russian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Russian U.S.S.R Papier Mache Box
Russian U.S.S.R Papier Mache Box

Russian U.S.S.R Papier Mache Box

$1,185

H 3 in W 5.12 in D 4.33 in

Russian U.S.S.R Papier Mache Box

Located in Northampton, GB

Signed and Dated 1961 USSR From our Boxes collection, we are delighted to offer this unusual Russian Papier Mache Box. The box of slim rectangular form features a central fantasy sc...

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20th Century Russian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Floral Box
19th Century Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Floral Box

19th Century Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Floral Box

$1,125Sale Price|25% Off

H 6 in Dm 6 in

19th Century Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Floral Box

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese, late Meiji era, covered enamel over brass jewelry or trinket box. The exterior of the ware is enameled with polychrome images of blossoming flowers surrounded by...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Antique Imperial Russian Lukutin Racing Winter Troika Lacquer Jewelry Casket Box
Antique Imperial Russian Lukutin Racing Winter Troika Lacquer Jewelry Casket Box

Antique Imperial Russian Lukutin Racing Winter Troika Lacquer Jewelry Casket Box

Located in New York, NY

Fine antique Imperial Russian lacquer Racing Winter Troika jewelry casket by the Lukutin Workshops 19th Century In exceptionally fine condition with original key The Russian lacquerw...

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Antique 19th Century Russian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Meiji Japanese Totai Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Box
Meiji Japanese Totai Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Box

Meiji Japanese Totai Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Box

$360Sale Price|55% Off

H 5.25 in Dm 5.25 in

Meiji Japanese Totai Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Box

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese late Meiji era covered Totai enamel on porcelain trinket or jewelry box. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. The ware is enameled with a polychrome fl...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel

A Russian hand painted papier mâché box decorated with intricate scenes C1920
A Russian hand painted papier mâché box decorated with intricate scenes C1920

A Russian hand painted papier mâché box decorated with intricate scenes C1920

Located in Central England, GB

This top quality Russian black lacquered papier mâché box has an extremely fine hand painted central panel to its lid with a medieval scene set amongst a landscape with a castle and ...

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Early 20th Century Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer, Paper

Decorative Russian Hand Painted Lacquered Box With Fox & Fish
Decorative Russian Hand Painted Lacquered Box With Fox & Fish

Decorative Russian Hand Painted Lacquered Box With Fox & Fish

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Decorative Russian hand painted lacquered hinged box with red interior. The box with a fox licking his mouth over his discovery of a proudly displayed fisherman's catch. An unaware f...

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20th Century Russian Aesthetic Movement Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Russian Hand-Painted Lacquer Box – Swan Lake Scene
Russian Hand-Painted Lacquer Box – Swan Lake Scene

Russian Hand-Painted Lacquer Box – Swan Lake Scene

Located in Norwood, NJ

A finely crafted Russian hand-painted lacquer box, likely depicting a scene from Swan Lake. Rendered in the traditional Palekh style, the composition features graceful dancers, court...

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Late 20th Century Russian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf

Late 19th - Early 20th Century Russian Lacquered Paper Mache Snuff Box
Late 19th - Early 20th Century Russian Lacquered Paper Mache Snuff Box

Late 19th - Early 20th Century Russian Lacquered Paper Mache Snuff Box

Located in San Francisco, CA

Late 19th - Early 20th Century Russian Lacquered Paper Mache Snuff Box By The Lukutun Factory 5.25" x 3.5" x 1.5"

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Antique 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paper

Hand-painted Russian Lacquered Box and pin
Hand-painted Russian Lacquered Box and pin

Hand-painted Russian Lacquered Box and pin

$152Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 2 in Dm 1.5 in

Hand-painted Russian Lacquered Box and pin

Located in Pasadena, TX

These highly lacquered items come from Russia. They're hand painted. The inside of the tinker box is a beautiful orange lacquer. The pin is stamped made in Russia. Pin size is 2.5'

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20th Century Russian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century French Porcelain and Brass Trinket Box with Flower Decorations
19th Century French Porcelain and Brass Trinket Box with Flower Decorations

19th Century French Porcelain and Brass Trinket Box with Flower Decorations

Located in Marbella, ES

19th century French porcelain and brass trinket box with flower decorations.

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Antique German 14k Gold Snuff Box by Carl Martin Weishaupt, Circa 1850
Antique German 14k Gold Snuff Box by Carl Martin Weishaupt, Circa 1850

Antique German 14k Gold Snuff Box by Carl Martin Weishaupt, Circa 1850

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique German 14 karat gold snuff box; an addition to our collection of gold boxes. This exceptional, fine and impressive antique German 14k yel...

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Antique 1850s German Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Gold

Indian Hand Painted Papier Mâché Box
Indian Hand Painted Papier Mâché Box

Indian Hand Painted Papier Mâché Box

$325

H 2 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in

Indian Hand Painted Papier Mâché Box

Located in Tampa, FL

A hand painted papier mâché square box with stripes on the sides and flowers on the top. It is signed Kashmir. Circa 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Collection of Russian Papier Mache Lacquered Hand Painted Boxes
Collection of Russian Papier Mache Lacquered Hand Painted Boxes

Collection of Russian Papier Mache Lacquered Hand Painted Boxes

Located in Tarzana, CA

Collection of Russian Papier Mache Lacquered Hand Painted Boxes All of them are signed in Russian Largest one is 8" x 4.88" x 2.25"

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Mid-20th Century Russian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Softwood, Paper

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Small Wooden Decorative Box For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal small wooden decorative box for your home. A small wooden decorative box — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect small wooden decorative box — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each small wooden decorative box bearing Mid-Century Modern, Campaign or Hellenistic hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made small wooden decorative box over the years, but those crafted by Piero Fornasetti are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Small Wooden Decorative Box?

A small wooden decorative box can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $650, while the lowest priced sells for $225 and the highest can go for as much as $1,675.

Finding the Right Boxes for You

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.