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Vintage Norwegian Wood.chest With Hand Painted Floral Motif
Vintage Norwegian Wood.chest With Hand Painted Floral Motif

Vintage Norwegian Wood.chest With Hand Painted Floral Motif

$796Sale Price|20% Off

H 6 in W 9 in D 5 in

Vintage Norwegian Wood.chest With Hand Painted Floral Motif

Located in Seattle, WA

Intricate Detailing of Flowers and Letter Markings as Pictured. Features a Small Compartment inside. Dimensions. 9 W ; 5 D ; 6 H

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Mithé Espelt Glazed Ceramic and Wood Box with Stylized Floral Motif
Mithé Espelt Glazed Ceramic and Wood Box with Stylized Floral Motif

Mithé Espelt Glazed Ceramic and Wood Box with Stylized Floral Motif

By Mithé Espelt

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

-glazed ceramic lid resting on a simple stained wood base, exemplifying Espelt’s distinctive approach to

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Silver tobacco box with raised floral motifs, monogram and wood lining
Silver tobacco box with raised floral motifs, monogram and wood lining

Silver tobacco box with raised floral motifs, monogram and wood lining

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver tobacco box with embossed floral motifs surrounding a monogram card and wood

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20th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Tobacco box in embossed silver with Asian motifs and wood-lined interior
Tobacco box in embossed silver with Asian motifs and wood-lined interior

Tobacco box in embossed silver with Asian motifs and wood-lined interior

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver tobacco box embossed with Asian motifs and wood-lined interior. Metal: Silver

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20th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Vintage Handcrafted and Carved Wood Box House Motif, Trinket Box, Keepsake Box
Vintage Handcrafted and Carved Wood Box House Motif, Trinket Box, Keepsake Box

Vintage Handcrafted and Carved Wood Box House Motif, Trinket Box, Keepsake Box

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage handmade beautifully carved wooden trinket box, jewelry box or keepsake box. Depicting a village scene with Houses & Palm Trees. Folk Art handmade in South America. No makers...

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Mid-20th Century Peruvian Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Vintage Handcrafted and Carved Wood Box Leaf Motif, Jewelry Box, Keepsake Box
Vintage Handcrafted and Carved Wood Box Leaf Motif, Jewelry Box, Keepsake Box

Vintage Handcrafted and Carved Wood Box Leaf Motif, Jewelry Box, Keepsake Box

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage handmade beautifully carved wooden box, jewelry box or keepsake box. The Inside has 2 compartments which measure 3.38 x 3.38 inches. No makers mark.   A-916-335

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Anglo-Indian Inlaid Elephant Motif Box
Anglo-Indian Inlaid Elephant Motif Box

Anglo-Indian Inlaid Elephant Motif Box

$2,800

H 14 in W 19.5 in D 13 in

Anglo-Indian Inlaid Elephant Motif Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Anglo-Indian inlaid box with elephant motif (circa 1920s). Dimensions: 14"H x 19.5"W x 13"D.

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Vintage 1920s Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Brass and Silver Embossed Box with Bird Motif
Brass and Silver Embossed Box with Bird Motif

Brass and Silver Embossed Box with Bird Motif

Located in Los Angeles, CA

motif. The contrast between the warm golden brass and cool silver relief adds sophistication and visual

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Rectangular Decorative Box with Lid and Circular Motifs
Rectangular Decorative Box with Lid and Circular Motifs

Rectangular Decorative Box with Lid and Circular Motifs

Located in Marbella, ES

Rectangular decorative box with lid and circular motifs.

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Late 20th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Silver-plated Art Deco Trinket Box with Egyptian Motifs
Silver-plated Art Deco Trinket Box with Egyptian Motifs

Silver-plated Art Deco Trinket Box with Egyptian Motifs

Located in Poperinge, BE

A unique Art Deco chest, perfect as a jewelry or trinket box. Decorated with Egyptian motifs in bas

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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Beautifully Colored Decoupage Box with 17th Century Design Motif
Beautifully Colored Decoupage Box with 17th Century Design Motif

Beautifully Colored Decoupage Box with 17th Century Design Motif

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Beautifully colored decoupage box with 17th century design motif. France, Circa 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

French Wooden Box with Ceramic Inlay – Geometric Floral Motif – Circa 1950
French Wooden Box with Ceramic Inlay – Geometric Floral Motif – Circa 1950

French Wooden Box with Ceramic Inlay – Geometric Floral Motif – Circa 1950

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

box, wooden ceramic box, 1950s decorative storage, floral motif box, light wood jewelry box, geometric

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Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Ceramic

18th Century Swiss Hand Painted Wooden Box with Vegetable Motifs
18th Century Swiss Hand Painted Wooden Box with Vegetable Motifs

18th Century Swiss Hand Painted Wooden Box with Vegetable Motifs

Located in Marbella, ES

Late 18th century northern Switzerland wooden box with hand painted vegetable motifs.

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Antique Late 18th Century Swiss Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Vintage Chinese Black Lacquer Floral Box with Bird Motif and Felt Interior
Vintage Chinese Black Lacquer Floral Box with Bird Motif and Felt Interior

Vintage Chinese Black Lacquer Floral Box with Bird Motif and Felt Interior

Located in Yonkers, NY

scene that wraps around all sides of the box, with the same motif carried across the lid for a cohesive

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Late 20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Document Wooden Box with Incised Diamond Motifs and Wave Patterns
Antique Document Wooden Box with Incised Diamond Motifs and Wave Patterns

Antique Document Wooden Box with Incised Diamond Motifs and Wave Patterns

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Indian wooden document box from the 19th century with incised diamond motifs and wave

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Antique 19th Century Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Red Lacquer Blanket Chest with Gilt Lions, Floral Motifs, and Storage
Red Lacquer Blanket Chest with Gilt Lions, Floral Motifs, and Storage

Red Lacquer Blanket Chest with Gilt Lions, Floral Motifs, and Storage

Located in Yonkers, NY

. The rectangular lid is richly adorned with floral motifs and rosettes, opening via a traditional brass

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20th Century Chinese Blanket Chests

Materials

Iron

Red Lacquered Box with Hand-Painted Golden Motifs and Bronze Hardware
Red Lacquered Box with Hand-Painted Golden Motifs and Bronze Hardware

Red Lacquered Box with Hand-Painted Golden Motifs and Bronze Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage red lacquered box from the mid-20th century with golden motifs. Created during the

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Rustic Indian Antique Food Box with Pierced Star Motifs and Bracketed Plinth
Rustic Indian Antique Food Box with Pierced Star Motifs and Bracketed Plinth

Rustic Indian Antique Food Box with Pierced Star Motifs and Bracketed Plinth

Located in Yonkers, NY

An Indian antique open food box with pierced star motifs and bracketed plinth. Crafted in India

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Antique 19th Century Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Vintage Chinese Black Lacquer Box with Gilt Bamboo and Green Leaf Motifs
Vintage Chinese Black Lacquer Box with Gilt Bamboo and Green Leaf Motifs

Vintage Chinese Black Lacquer Box with Gilt Bamboo and Green Leaf Motifs

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage Chinese decorative box, crafted in wood and finished in lustrous black lacquer, its

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

French Tramp Art Hand-Carved Wooden Box with Diamond Motifs, circa 1890
French Tramp Art Hand-Carved Wooden Box with Diamond Motifs, circa 1890

French Tramp Art Hand-Carved Wooden Box with Diamond Motifs, circa 1890

Located in Atlanta, GA

diamond motifs on all sides, each built from carefully notched and stacked wood strips, creating a dynamic

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Antique Late 19th Century French Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Thai Wooden Betel Nut Box with Carved Décor and Pierced Motifs
Antique Thai Wooden Betel Nut Box with Carved Décor and Pierced Motifs

Antique Thai Wooden Betel Nut Box with Carved Décor and Pierced Motifs

Located in Yonkers, NY

motifs. Born in Thailand during the early 20th century, this antique wooden betel nut box captures the

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Early 20th Century Thai Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

A possibly Antique Decorative Round Laquered Box with animal floral motif
A possibly Antique Decorative Round Laquered Box with animal floral motif

A possibly Antique Decorative Round Laquered Box with animal floral motif

Located in Seattle, WA

This box is thought to be a middle eastern antique but not confirmed. The lid slides to reveal the storage compartments inside. This Piece has nice patina and character. Vintage Cond...

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Late Qing Dynasty Wedding Box with Carved Handle, Animals and Foliage Motifs
Late Qing Dynasty Wedding Box with Carved Handle, Animals and Foliage Motifs

Late Qing Dynasty Wedding Box with Carved Handle, Animals and Foliage Motifs

Located in Yonkers, NY

volutes and foliage motifs, adding elegance and an organic flow to the design. Low-relief carvings of

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Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Fine French Sterling Art Deco Ram Motif Square Table Box, Circa 1925
Fine French Sterling Art Deco Ram Motif Square Table Box, Circa 1925

Fine French Sterling Art Deco Ram Motif Square Table Box, Circa 1925

$1,516Sale Price|20% Off

H 2 in W 4 in D 3.75 in

Fine French Sterling Art Deco Ram Motif Square Table Box, Circa 1925

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fine French Sterling Art Deco Ram Motif Square Table Box, Circa 1925 French Silver hallmark

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20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century Japanese Black Lacquer Box with Gold Bird and Reed Motif Decorative
20th Century Japanese Black Lacquer Box with Gold Bird and Reed Motif Decorative

20th Century Japanese Black Lacquer Box with Gold Bird and Reed Motif Decorative

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

20th Century Japanese Black Lacquer Box with Gold Bird and Reed Motif, Decorative & Functional

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Rustic Indian 19th Century Wooden Box with Iron Details and Incised Motifs
Rustic Indian 19th Century Wooden Box with Iron Details and Incised Motifs

Rustic Indian 19th Century Wooden Box with Iron Details and Incised Motifs

Located in Yonkers, NY

and incised motifs. Created in India during the 19th century, this wooden box features a rectangular

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Antique 19th Century Indian Rustic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Handcrafted Pewter Cigar Box with Brass Inlays, Fleur-de-Lys Motif, 1970s Franc
Handcrafted Pewter Cigar Box with Brass Inlays, Fleur-de-Lys Motif, 1970s Franc

Handcrafted Pewter Cigar Box with Brass Inlays, Fleur-de-Lys Motif, 1970s Franc

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Handcrafted Pewter Cigar Box with Brass Inlays, Fleur-de-Lys Motif, 1970s France This exceptional

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Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Brass, Tin

19th Century French Repousse Brass Clad Coal Bin on Casters with Hunt Motifs
19th Century French Repousse Brass Clad Coal Bin on Casters with Hunt Motifs

19th Century French Repousse Brass Clad Coal Bin on Casters with Hunt Motifs

Located in Dallas, TX

decorated with repousse hunting motifs on the sides, a Musketeer figure in uniform on the front door and

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique African Moroccan Tribal Wood Flask 19th C.
Antique African Moroccan Tribal Wood Flask 19th C.

Antique African Moroccan Tribal Wood Flask 19th C.

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Rif, Northern Morocco with a drum-shaped body hand carved wood with ethnic motifs, nice geometric

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Antique Late 19th Century Moroccan Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique African Moroccan Tribal Carved Wood Flask 19th C.
Antique African Moroccan Tribal Carved Wood Flask 19th C.

Antique African Moroccan Tribal Carved Wood Flask 19th C.

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Rif, Northern Morocco with a drum-shaped body hand carved wood with ethnic motifs, brass studded nails

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Antique Late 19th Century Moroccan Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Moorish Spain Arch Top Wood Inaid Marquetry Jewelry Box
Moorish Spain Arch Top Wood Inaid Marquetry Jewelry Box

Moorish Spain Arch Top Wood Inaid Marquetry Jewelry Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Moorish Spain Arch Top Intricate detailed wood inlaid Marquetry Jewelry box. An Hispano Moresque

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

Moorish Wood Box Islamic Marquetry Mosaic Art Granada Spain Khatam Decor 1940s
Moorish Wood Box Islamic Marquetry Mosaic Art Granada Spain Khatam Decor 1940s

Moorish Wood Box Islamic Marquetry Mosaic Art Granada Spain Khatam Decor 1940s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

precious wood decorated with Islamic Moorish motifs which have been painstakingly inlaid with fruitwoods

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Early 20th Century Spanish Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

FORNASETTI Butterfly Box
FORNASETTI Butterfly Box

FORNASETTI Butterfly Box

$1,200

H 1.58 in W 9.45 in D 5.12 in

FORNASETTI Butterfly Box

By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage decorative rectangular lacquered walnut wood box with butterfly motif / designed by Piero

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Hermes Carnets D'Equateur Tea Box
Hermes Carnets D'Equateur Tea Box

Hermes Carnets D'Equateur Tea Box

$2,500

H 5.52 in Dm 3.94 in

Hermes Carnets D'Equateur Tea Box

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare Hermes "Carnets D'Équateur" multi-color tea caddy in hand painted lacquered wood with jungle

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Tea Caddies

Materials

Wood

Small Japanese Marquetry Cabinet Yosegi Zaiku 19th Century
Small Japanese Marquetry Cabinet Yosegi Zaiku 19th Century

Small Japanese Marquetry Cabinet Yosegi Zaiku 19th Century

$1,135Sale Price|20% Off

H 11.82 in W 11.62 in D 5.52 in

Small Japanese Marquetry Cabinet Yosegi Zaiku 19th Century

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

whole is inlaid with geometrically shaped pieces of wood and decorated with motifs resembling kamon

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wood

RARE IBERIAN SAFE  from the first half of the 17th Century
RARE IBERIAN SAFE  from the first half of the 17th Century

RARE IBERIAN SAFE from the first half of the 17th Century

$4,611

H 13.39 in W 16.93 in D 13.78 in

RARE IBERIAN SAFE from the first half of the 17th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

RARE IBERIAN SAFE from the first half of the 17th Century in painted and gilded carved wood

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Antique 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Rustic Black Forest Humidor Box
Rustic Black Forest Humidor Box

Rustic Black Forest Humidor Box

$2,800

H 5.5 in W 10 in D 6 in

Rustic Black Forest Humidor Box

Located in Queens, NY

Rustic Black Forest (19thcentury) walnut carved humidor box with faux wood design and smoking motif

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Antique 19th Century Black Forest Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Furniture > Decorative Objects > Boxes > Decorative Boxes
Furniture > Decorative Objects > Boxes > Decorative Boxes

Furniture > Decorative Objects > Boxes > Decorative Boxes

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

drum-shaped body hand carved wood with ethnic motifs, nice geometric carvings and very fine patina

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Antique Late 19th Century Moroccan Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

Biedermeier Box, Walnut on Oak, Inlays, South Germany circa 1850
Biedermeier Box, Walnut on Oak, Inlays, South Germany circa 1850

Biedermeier Box, Walnut on Oak, Inlays, South Germany circa 1850

Located in Regensburg, DE

motif. Walnut veneered on maple and solid with numerous inlays in precious woods, maple, and ebony. On

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Antique 1840s German Biedermeier Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Ebony, Maple, Oak, Walnut

Carved Oak Trinket Box From the Early 20th Century
Carved Oak Trinket Box From the Early 20th Century

Carved Oak Trinket Box From the Early 20th Century

$283Sale Price|20% Off

H 6.7 in W 14.97 in D 9.85 in

Carved Oak Trinket Box From the Early 20th Century

Located in Opole, PL

oak wood, adorned with floral motifs.

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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak

1930's Chinese Solid Brass Dragon Jewelry Box
1930's Chinese Solid Brass Dragon Jewelry Box

1930's Chinese Solid Brass Dragon Jewelry Box

$1,800

H 4 in W 9.25 in D 5.75 in

1930's Chinese Solid Brass Dragon Jewelry Box

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful 1930's solid brass Chinese jewelry box with dragon inlay motif and wood interior, in

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Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Middle Eastern Mosaic Wooden Inlaid Marquetry Box for Game Chess and Backgammon
Middle Eastern Mosaic Wooden Inlaid Marquetry Box for Game Chess and Backgammon

Middle Eastern Mosaic Wooden Inlaid Marquetry Box for Game Chess and Backgammon

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

box board with micro mosaic inlay using exotic wood, having Moorish motif designs. This hinged folding

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Mid-20th Century Lebanese Islamic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

Mosaic Marquetry Octagonal Music Box Granada Moorish Spain
Mosaic Marquetry Octagonal Music Box Granada Moorish Spain

Mosaic Marquetry Octagonal Music Box Granada Moorish Spain

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

marquetry of precious wood decorated with Moorish Islamic motif designs which have been painstakingly inlaid

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Fruitwood

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1960s Italian Florentine Box with Floral Bouquet Motif
1960s Italian Florentine Box with Floral Bouquet Motif

1960s Italian Florentine Box with Floral Bouquet Motif

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H 5.75 in W 4.5 in D 2 in

1960s Italian Florentine Box with Floral Bouquet Motif

Located in Richmond, VA

Listed is a gorgeous, 1960s Italian Florentine lidded box with a floral bouquet motif on the hinged

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20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Small Silvered Metal Jewelry Box – Reeds Motif – France, 1970s
Small Silvered Metal Jewelry Box – Reeds Motif – France, 1970s

Small Silvered Metal Jewelry Box – Reeds Motif – France, 1970s

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

: France Date: 1970s Material: Silvered metal and wood Motif: Stylized reeds on the lid

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Vintage 1970s French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Moorish White Hexagonal Box with Inlaid Mosaic Marquetry
Moorish White Hexagonal Box with Inlaid Mosaic Marquetry

Moorish White Hexagonal Box with Inlaid Mosaic Marquetry

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

walnut box intricately decorated with white mother and pearl and various precious fruit woods motif

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Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood

Northern Italy Box Set with 16th Century Floral Motifs
Northern Italy Box Set with 16th Century Floral Motifs

Northern Italy Box Set with 16th Century Floral Motifs

Located in Madrid, ES

wood with floral motifs. Sealing wax stamp inside. Vintage defects.

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Antique 16th Century Italian Gothic Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

1950s French Box With Marquetry Fleur-de-Lis Motif
1950s French Box With Marquetry Fleur-de-Lis Motif

1950s French Box With Marquetry Fleur-de-Lis Motif

Located in High Point, NC

by its marquetry fleur-de-lis motif and elegant rounded form. Crafted from richly grained wood, the

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Mid-20th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

18th Century Swiss Hand Painted Wooden Box with Vegetable Motifs
18th Century Swiss Hand Painted Wooden Box with Vegetable Motifs

18th Century Swiss Hand Painted Wooden Box with Vegetable Motifs

Located in Marbella, ES

Late 18th century northern Switzerland wooden box with hand painted vegetable motifs.

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Antique Late 18th Century Swiss Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

18th Century Swiss Hand Painted Wooden Box with Vegetable Motifs
18th Century Swiss Hand Painted Wooden Box with Vegetable Motifs

18th Century Swiss Hand Painted Wooden Box with Vegetable Motifs

Located in Marbella, ES

Late 18th century northern Switzerland wooden box with hand painted vegetable motifs.  

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Antique Late 18th Century Swiss Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Repousse Brass Coal Bin with Neoclassical Motifs
19th Century French Repousse Brass Coal Bin with Neoclassical Motifs

19th Century French Repousse Brass Coal Bin with Neoclassical Motifs

Located in Dallas, TX

neoclassical motifs on the sides, front door and top. The decorative trunk is in excellent condition

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Indian Antique Wooden Dowry Box with Geometric Motifs and Weathered Patina
Indian Antique Wooden Dowry Box with Geometric Motifs and Weathered Patina

Indian Antique Wooden Dowry Box with Geometric Motifs and Weathered Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

rectangular top intricately carved with geometric diamond and rosette motifs, adding a touch of artistic

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Antique 19th Century Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

French 1920s Tramp Art Box with Geometric Motifs and Contrasting Colors
French 1920s Tramp Art Box with Geometric Motifs and Contrasting Colors

French 1920s Tramp Art Box with Geometric Motifs and Contrasting Colors

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Tramp Art box from the early 20th century, with geometric motifs. Created in France during

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Early 20th Century French Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

English Victorian Period 19th Century Jewelry Box with Inlaid Seashell Motif
English Victorian Period 19th Century Jewelry Box with Inlaid Seashell Motif

English Victorian Period 19th Century Jewelry Box with Inlaid Seashell Motif

Located in Atlanta, GA

seashell motif. This English Victorian period jewelry box is a splendid exemplar of 19th-century

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood, Ash, Birch, Mahogany, Walnut

Liquor Box or Tantalus with an Asian Motif, Early 20th Century
Liquor Box or Tantalus with an Asian Motif, Early 20th Century

Liquor Box or Tantalus with an Asian Motif, Early 20th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

Asian style liquor box or tantalus, early 20th century.  

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Early 20th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th century Biedermeier Walnut Root Slant Top Letter Box Inlaid Bird Motif
19th century Biedermeier Walnut Root Slant Top Letter Box Inlaid Bird Motif

19th century Biedermeier Walnut Root Slant Top Letter Box Inlaid Bird Motif

Located in Savannah, GA

vine motif. Beautiful exotic woods with inlay and ebony accents. The interior is divided into three

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

18th Century French Painted Wedding Box with Foliage Motifs from Normandy
18th Century French Painted Wedding Box with Foliage Motifs from Normandy

18th Century French Painted Wedding Box with Foliage Motifs from Normandy

Located in Dallas, TX

This beautifully executed antique wedding trunk was crafted in Normandy France, circa 1780. The colorful, arched box is decorated with multiple hand painted flowers and leaves scatte...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Country Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paint

18th Century French Normand Painted Wedding Box with Floral, Leaf & Bird Motifs
18th Century French Normand Painted Wedding Box with Floral, Leaf & Bird Motifs

18th Century French Normand Painted Wedding Box with Floral, Leaf & Bird Motifs

Located in Dallas, TX

motifs scattered on all four sides including on the bombe top. The 18th century domed casket is in

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Antique Late 18th Century French Country Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paint

Early 20th Century Spanish Hand Painted Domed Wedding Box with Floral Motifs
Early 20th Century Spanish Hand Painted Domed Wedding Box with Floral Motifs

Early 20th Century Spanish Hand Painted Domed Wedding Box with Floral Motifs

Located in Dallas, TX

cabinet is decorated with hand painted floral and leaf motifs scattered on all four sides including on the

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Early 20th Century Spanish Country Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paint

18th Century French Normandy Painted Decorative Box with Bird and Floral Motifs
18th Century French Normandy Painted Decorative Box with Bird and Floral Motifs

18th Century French Normandy Painted Decorative Box with Bird and Floral Motifs

Located in Dallas, TX

This beautifully executed antique wedding trunk was carved in northern France, circa 1780. The decorative, arched box features its original painted finish in a terracotta and yellow ...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century French Repousse Brass Clad Coal Bin on Casters with Hunt Motifs
19th Century French Repousse Brass Clad Coal Bin on Casters with Hunt Motifs

19th Century French Repousse Brass Clad Coal Bin on Casters with Hunt Motifs

Located in Dallas, TX

decorated with repousse hunting motifs on the sides, a Musketeer figure in uniform on the front door and

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Modern Jewelry Box with Inlays from Mjölby Intarsia, Sweden, 1940s
Scandinavian Modern Jewelry Box with Inlays from Mjölby Intarsia, Sweden, 1940s

Scandinavian Modern Jewelry Box with Inlays from Mjölby Intarsia, Sweden, 1940s

By Mjölby Intarsia

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Jewelry box from Mjölby Intarsia. Made from different kinds of wood with contrasting nuances

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Convex Dot Horn Box
Convex Dot Horn Box

Convex Dot Horn Box

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H 3.25 in W 10 in D 8.5 in

Convex Dot Horn Box

Located in New York, NY

Handmade keepsake box with heat pressed Horn tiles with a raised dot motif lined in wood.

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20th Century European Organic Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Horn

Large Maple, Art Nouveau Marquetry Box in the Style of Gallé
Large Maple, Art Nouveau Marquetry Box in the Style of Gallé

Large Maple, Art Nouveau Marquetry Box in the Style of Gallé

Located in Fayetteville, AR

fauna motif of exotic woods. Circa 1900.

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Mahogany, Rosewood

Art Deco Box in 800 Silver from the 1930s
Art Deco Box in 800 Silver from the 1930s

Art Deco Box in 800 Silver from the 1930s

Located in Milano, MI

French design: Art Deco designers often used high-quality materials such as wood, metal, glass and ivory

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Very Fine Rosewood, Kingwood and Part Ebonized Music Box, Swiss circa 1870
Very Fine Rosewood, Kingwood and Part Ebonized Music Box, Swiss circa 1870

Very Fine Rosewood, Kingwood and Part Ebonized Music Box, Swiss circa 1870

By Baptiste-Antoine Brémond 1

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

inlaid with marquetry of classical motifs in exotic woods, opening to an ebonized interior with a hinged

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Musical Instruments

Materials

Kingwood, Rosewood

Moorish White hexagonal Box with Inlaid Mosaic Marquetry
Moorish White hexagonal Box with Inlaid Mosaic Marquetry

Moorish White hexagonal Box with Inlaid Mosaic Marquetry

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

woods motif designs which have been painstakingly inlaid in mosaic marquetry moorish design. Stunning

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Mid-20th Century Egyptian Islamic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Shell, Fruitwood

Rectangular Coastal Decorative Wood Sea Shell Motif Flower Trinket Box
Rectangular Coastal Decorative Wood Sea Shell Motif Flower Trinket Box

Rectangular Coastal Decorative Wood Sea Shell Motif Flower Trinket Box

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A coastal-style wooden trinket box encrusted with a floral shell motif. A beautiful decorative box

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20th Century Southeast Asian Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Wood

Rectangular Carved Wood Bird Motif Box with Hinged Lid and Batik Interior
Rectangular Carved Wood Bird Motif Box with Hinged Lid and Batik Interior

Rectangular Carved Wood Bird Motif Box with Hinged Lid and Batik Interior

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A beautiful rectangular Sumatra hinged box with a Phoenix bird motif. An excellent piece to display

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20th Century Indonesian Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paint

Swedish 1900s Turn of the Century Painted Wood Box with Raised Foliage Motif
Swedish 1900s Turn of the Century Painted Wood Box with Raised Foliage Motif

Swedish 1900s Turn of the Century Painted Wood Box with Raised Foliage Motif

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish turn of the century Period painted wood box from the early 20th century, with low-relief

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Early 20th Century Swedish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century Black Forest Carved Wood Dog Motif Velvet Lined Casket with Key
19th Century Black Forest Carved Wood Dog Motif Velvet Lined Casket with Key

19th Century Black Forest Carved Wood Dog Motif Velvet Lined Casket with Key

Located in Cincinnati, OH

This 19th century Black Forest carved wood lockable casket has an oval shape and is topped with

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Antique Late 19th Century French Black Forest Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Tall Oak Wood Brown Fireplace Mantle Match Box with Gold Lion Motif Handle
Tall Oak Wood Brown Fireplace Mantle Match Box with Gold Lion Motif Handle

Tall Oak Wood Brown Fireplace Mantle Match Box with Gold Lion Motif Handle

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A tall wooden Oak fireside matchbox with a lid. A fabulous detail to add to a mantle or near a fireplace. This tall brown box features a hinged lid and a golden metal lion head with ...

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20th Century American American Classical Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Piero Fornasetti Box with Pipe Motif
Piero Fornasetti Box with Pipe Motif

Piero Fornasetti Box with Pipe Motif

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H 2 in W 7 in D 4.25 in

Piero Fornasetti Box with Pipe Motif

By Fornasetti

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Piero Fornasetti box featuring a pipe motif. Painted metal cover with sliding wood tray

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Wood

American Treen Apple Motif Tea Caddy, 1900s
American Treen Apple Motif Tea Caddy, 1900s

American Treen Apple Motif Tea Caddy, 1900s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

American Treen Apple Motif Tea Caddy, 1900s American Treen apple motif tea caddy dating circa

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Early 20th Century American Tea Caddies

Materials

Wood

Decorative Mughal Motif Box with Hinged Lid
Decorative Mughal Motif Box with Hinged Lid

Decorative Mughal Motif Box with Hinged Lid

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H 2.75 in W 4.5 in D 4 in

Decorative Mughal Motif Box with Hinged Lid

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A beautiful Mughal motif wood box with a hinged lid. This lovely box will be a great way to hold

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20th Century Indian Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Jewelry Box in Blue Textile With Floral Motifs
Vintage Jewelry Box in Blue Textile With Floral Motifs

Vintage Jewelry Box in Blue Textile With Floral Motifs

Located in Grythyttan, SE

A vintage jewelry box in blue textile with floral motifs. Probably made in Sweden in the mid to

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20th Century Swedish Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Textile, Wood

Antique Black Lacquer Round Container with Painted Floral Motifs
Antique Black Lacquer Round Container with Painted Floral Motifs

Antique Black Lacquer Round Container with Painted Floral Motifs

Located in Winnetka, IL

Antique black lacquer container with painted floral motifs used to store hats and personal

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paint

Japanese Storage Box With Hidden Compartments and Crane Motif.
Japanese Storage Box With Hidden Compartments and Crane Motif.

Japanese Storage Box With Hidden Compartments and Crane Motif.

Located in Seattle, WA

This beautiful piece is covered in crane images, even the inside of the drawers have them. Two compartments for drawers, one revealed through a hinge door and the other through slidi...

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century, Swedish Painted Brides Box with Floral Motif
19th Century, Swedish Painted Brides Box with Floral Motif

19th Century, Swedish Painted Brides Box with Floral Motif

Located in Atlanta, GA

Large distressed blue-painted brides box featuring flower vase and bird decoration in orange-red and mustard hues, domed top and hinged lid, Sweden, 19th century. The back side of th...

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Italian Pietra Dura 'Aces High' Gambling Motif Mahogany Table Box
Italian Pietra Dura 'Aces High' Gambling Motif Mahogany Table Box

Italian Pietra Dura 'Aces High' Gambling Motif Mahogany Table Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Italian Pietra Dura 'Aces High' Gambling Motif Mahogany Table Box An exquisite example of Italian

Category

20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble

Antique Decorative Wooden Box with Carved Flowers and Architectural Motifs
Antique Decorative Wooden Box with Carved Flowers and Architectural Motifs

Antique Decorative Wooden Box with Carved Flowers and Architectural Motifs

Located in Yonkers, NY

architectural motif, the façade showcases the skilled craftsmanship and artistic sensibility of the era. The

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Early 20th Century Indonesian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Document Box with Incised Concentric Motifs and Partial Opening Top
Antique Document Box with Incised Concentric Motifs and Partial Opening Top

Antique Document Box with Incised Concentric Motifs and Partial Opening Top

Located in Yonkers, NY

An Indian wooden document box from the 19th century with incised concentric circle motifs, metal

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Antique 19th Century Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century Indian Wooden Box with Incised Motifs and Distressed Patina
19th Century Indian Wooden Box with Incised Motifs and Distressed Patina

19th Century Indian Wooden Box with Incised Motifs and Distressed Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

An Indian antique wooden box from the 19th century, with incised motifs and distressed patina

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Antique 19th Century Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

French 1870s Napoléon III Paper Covered Marriage Box with Floral Motifs
French 1870s Napoléon III Paper Covered Marriage Box with Floral Motifs

French 1870s Napoléon III Paper Covered Marriage Box with Floral Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Napoléon III paper covered marriage box from the late 19th century, with floral motifs

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paper

Hand Crafted Box with All White Natural Sea Shell Motif, Hinged
Hand Crafted Box with All White Natural Sea Shell Motif, Hinged

Hand Crafted Box with All White Natural Sea Shell Motif, Hinged

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Hand crafted box intricately covered with all white natural sea shells. This is one of the largest boxes of its type that I have come across. The artisan took great care in creating ...

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2010s Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Wood

19th century Indo-Portuguese Lacquered Wooden Box with Patterned Floral Motif
19th century Indo-Portuguese Lacquered Wooden Box with Patterned Floral Motif

19th century Indo-Portuguese Lacquered Wooden Box with Patterned Floral Motif

Located in Leesburg, VA

Anonymous Late 19th century; probably Portugal Wood and brass Approximate size: 4.75 (h) x 7.75 (w

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Antique 19th Century Portuguese Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Lacquered Mirrored Letter Holder with Painted Floral Motifs
19th Century French Lacquered Mirrored Letter Holder with Painted Floral Motifs

19th Century French Lacquered Mirrored Letter Holder with Painted Floral Motifs

Located in Dallas, TX

Keep your letters and notes in this charming Napoleon III wall hanging letter holder. Crafted in France, circa 1870, the wooden piece features an oval mirror with mercury glass, and ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mercury Glass, Wood

18th Century French Normand Painted Wedding Box with Bird and Floral Motifs
18th Century French Normand Painted Wedding Box with Bird and Floral Motifs

18th Century French Normand Painted Wedding Box with Bird and Floral Motifs

Located in Dallas, TX

is decorated with hand painted birds, swag, floral and leaf motifs scattered on all four sides

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Antique Late 18th Century French Country Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paint

18th Century French Painted Wedding Trunk Box with Floral Motifs from Normandy
18th Century French Painted Wedding Trunk Box with Floral Motifs from Normandy

18th Century French Painted Wedding Trunk Box with Floral Motifs from Normandy

Located in Dallas, TX

This beautifully executed antique wedding trunk was carved in Northern France, circa 1780. The colorful, arched box is decorated with multiple hand painted flowers scattered on all t...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Country Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paint

18th Century French Normand Painted Wedding Box with Bird and Floral Motifs
18th Century French Normand Painted Wedding Box with Bird and Floral Motifs

18th Century French Normand Painted Wedding Box with Bird and Floral Motifs

Located in Dallas, TX

This beautifully executed antique wedding trunk was crafted in Normandy France, circa 1780. The colorful, arched box is decorated with multiple hand painted birds, flowers and leaves...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Country Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paint

Persian Box in Brass and Silver with Calligraphy, circa 1800
Persian Box in Brass and Silver with Calligraphy, circa 1800

Persian Box in Brass and Silver with Calligraphy, circa 1800

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Charming small Persian box in brass on a wood core, decorated with Islamic motif and calligraphy

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Antique Late 18th Century Persian Islamic Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silver, Brass

FORNASETTI Butterfly Jewelry Box
FORNASETTI Butterfly Jewelry Box

FORNASETTI Butterfly Jewelry Box

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H 3.15 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in

FORNASETTI Butterfly Jewelry Box

By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage rectangular lacquered walnut wood jewelry box with butterfly motif / designed by Piero

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Inlaid Marquetry Jewelry Moorish Box Madrid Spain
Inlaid Marquetry Jewelry Moorish Box Madrid Spain

Inlaid Marquetry Jewelry Moorish Box Madrid Spain

By Francisco Toledo

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

precious wood decorated with Moorish motif designs which have been painstakingly inlaid with fruitwoods

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Moorish Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Inlaid Marquetry Jewelry Footed Box Granada Spain
Inlaid Marquetry Jewelry Footed Box Granada Spain

Inlaid Marquetry Jewelry Footed Box Granada Spain

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

marquetry of precious wood decorated with Moorish motif designs which have been painstakingly inlaid with

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Early 20th Century Spanish Moorish Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Tramp Art Box
Antique Tramp Art Box

Antique Tramp Art Box

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H 5 in W 12 in D 7 in

Antique Tramp Art Box

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Antique tramp art box. Stacked wood geometric motif. Newsprint lined interior. Ribbon pull.

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Antique Late 19th Century North American Rustic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paper

1950s Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Kashmiri Jewelry Box India
1950s Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Kashmiri Jewelry Box India

1950s Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Kashmiri Jewelry Box India

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

walnut wood and bears motifs of flowers and leaves. Hand-carved wooden Kashmiri jewelry box. Mid 20th

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Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Decorative Horn Box
Decorative Horn Box

Decorative Horn Box

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H 3.25 in W 10 in D 8.5 in

Decorative Horn Box

Located in New York, NY

Handmade keepsake box with heat pressed horn tiles with a raised dot motif lined in wood.

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20th Century European Organic Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Horn

Herman Bergman, Box, Stockholm, 1940
Herman Bergman, Box, Stockholm, 1940

Herman Bergman, Box, Stockholm, 1940

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H 2.76 in W 8.67 in D 4.73 in

Herman Bergman, Box, Stockholm, 1940

By Herman Bergman

Located in Stockholm, SE

Box in pewter and brass by Herman Bergman Konstgjuteri, Stockholm 1940 (O8). Figurative motifs

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Pewter

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H 2.56 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in

A square ceramic box, by Mithé Espelt. France, 1970

By Mithé Espelt

Located in Paris, Ile-de-France

Square ceramic lid box, model " Jupiter" by Mithé Espelt Embossed and glazed earthenware in green and crackle gold. Black painted wood box, Green felt lining. Including 23 patche...

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Ceramic, Felt, Glass, Wood

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Wood Motifs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of wood motifs available for sale. Frequently made of wood, metal and paint, all wood motifs available were constructed with great care. Wood motifs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern and Arts and Crafts wood motifs are consistently popular styles. If space is limited, there are small wood motifs measuring 5.5 inches across. Fornasetti and Piero Fornasetti each produced beautiful wood motifs that are worth considering.

How Much are Wood Motifs?

Wood motifs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,385, while the lowest priced sells for $325 and the highest can go for as much as $10,650.

Finding the Right Decorative Boxes for You

Antique, vintage and new decorative boxes will safely store items while adding a splash of color or texture to a corner in any room. They have had a range of purposes over the years — from trinkets to serving as useful receptacles, such as snuff boxes, jewelry boxes and more. Boxes have also been designed in a range of forms and styles.

Box making is a craft dating back thousands of years. Early boxes as decorative objects were regularly designed and decorated both inside and out, ranging from minimal looks to more flashy styles. Decorative boxes have been constructed from different materials, with wood and metal being the most common. Wood is widely available and versatile, with woodworkers able to carve complex designs or showcase its natural grain.

Some antique jewelry boxes were made with tortoiseshell, mother-of-pearl, ivory and even porcupine quills, such as those created by the Anishinabe in Canada and the United States. In Sri Lanka, well-crafted boxes were inlaid with porcupine quills and ivory discs between ebony bands. Chinese sewing boxes and tea boxes made of black lacquer were popular in Europe during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. These often featured gold-painted designs or landscape scenes. Silk, paper and velvet frequently enhanced these boxes’ interiors.

Any style of decorative box can be a nice tabletop or desktop decor, whether to hold candy or tea in the living room or paper, pencils and other business supplies in the office. They can also act as jewelry boxes. Sewing boxes can be a lovely touch to any space while storing magazines or other trinkets.

You can find metal, wood and silver antique boxes on 1stDibs. The collection includes mid-century modern, Victorian and Art Deco styles that can add elegance to any home.