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Takahashi Artichoke Porcelain Trinket Jewelry Box
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
A beautiful, petite, porcelain artichoke box by Takahashi, made in Japan in the 20th century. It is a fun green artichoke fruit vegetable box with a gold gilt brass hinge and floweret front lift. It is both decorative and functional as a jewelry box. Perfect for a kitchen, vanity, nightstand, etc. The original maker sticker is attached to the bottom which reads, "Takahashi San Francisco...
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Unknown Decorative Boxes

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Porcelain

Art Deco Amber & Clear Glass Trinket Decorative Vanity Box vintage Austria 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A really beautiful colored Art Deco Trinket Jewelry box or catchall. In very good condition with signs of use. A real collectors item for your Art Deco setting. Nice addition also to...
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Unknown Decorative Boxes

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Art Glass

Vintage Decorative Brass Hinged Shell Box
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A stunning mid century modern brass shell-form box, masterfully cast in a richly patinated golden brass. This exquisite piece showcases a naturalistic scallop shell motif with deeply...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Unknown Decorative Boxes

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Metal, Brass

Solid Brass Lion Stash Box with Feet 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This is an excellent solid brass stash box with a carved lion's head and four feet. This piece is both functional and decorative.
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Vintage Medium Size Enameled Metal Hefty Utility Bins
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medium sized multi-color enameled metal stacking utility bins in original condition with visible patina and wear. Mostly in shades of gray, brown and blue...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century American Oak Machinist’s Tool Box by H. Gerstner & Sons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Designer: H. Gerstner & Sons Manufacturer: H. Gerstner & Sons Country: United States Materials: Quarter-Sawn Oak, Brass Hardware, Felt Interio...
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1930s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

French Art Nouveau Porcelain Egg Box w. Gilt Bronze Ormolu Mounting
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite French Art Nouveau porcelain egg box, dating to around 1900, showcases the opulent elegance of the era. The piece features a delicatel...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Turned Wood Hardwood Lidded Box Chess Figurine Style Mid Century Modern c 1960s
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A lovely small turned hardwood lidded box with a chess style shaped finial, made in Europe probably in the 1960s.
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

1950s Japanese Secret Puzzle Box Wood Inlay Mt Fuji Floral
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents 1950s Japanese Decorative Secret Puzzle Trick Box Wood Inlay Mt Fuji Floral 1.75 h x 4.5 w x 3.25 Original vintage, refer to images.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century Trompe L'oeil Country House Painted Oak Box
Located in Middleburg, VA
19th Century Trompe L'oeil Country House Painted Oak Box This adorable box is an original 19th century box that was recently painted in the 21st century by an English artist in the ...
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19th Century English Country Antique Unknown Decorative Boxes

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Oak, Paint

Art Nouveau Alpaca Matchstick Case, Vintage Austria, Monogram J.P.
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Art Nouveau matchstick holder case by an Austrian manufacturer. Silver plated alpaca. with makers mark, year around 1910s or older. With J.P. monogram. Some minor dings and...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Unknown Decorative Boxes

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Silver Plate

French Vintage Silver Plate Bamboo Design Hinged Small Box Desk Accessory
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely vintage silver-plate hinged box has raised and textural designs of bamboo forms in rows. The interior is wood and stained black. It is a heavy gage and makes a fabulous d...
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1970s French Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Boxes

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Silver Plate

Antique Chip Carved Wooden Box with Geometric Floral Design, 19th Century
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This antique chip-carved wooden box, from the late 19th century, features intricate geometric and floral patterns on its surface. The hand-carved details showcase a symmetrical arran...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Rajasthani Mughal Decorative Copper Lidded Betel Spice Pandan Caddy Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Rajasthani Mughal Decorative Copper Lidded Betel Spice Pandan Caddy Box. Handcrafted decorative North India round metal Asian copper Mughal Raj, Indian lidded , spice, pandan betel box with latch and a top handle. Of dome form with lotus-shaped finial, with spiralling bosse designs, Delicately and intricately hand-chased and hammered with geometric Anglo-Indian designs. Consuming betel leaves with several ingredients such as wet lime paste, katechu, areca nut, cloves and even tobacco leaves has been popular in India from the fourth century AD. The box was probably used to store the betel leaf used in the preparation of paan. Lime paste is mixed with grated areca nut and flavourings and the resulting mixture is rolled in the betel leaf to form a small parcel which can then be chewed. As well as being an integral part of Indian hospitality paan is believed to possess medicinal properties and was also taken as an aphrodisiac. The present box, which was elaborately designed for this purpose, would have been taken out ceremoniously on special occasions. Exquisite conversation museum quality piece with a very nice antique patina. Fine intricate artwork with conical form lid with Moorish pierced designs. Islamic Mughal Indo Persian...
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Late 19th Century Indian Agra Antique Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper

Moorish Hand Blown Gilt Glass Bohemian Perfume Bottle
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted Moroccan Moorish gilt glass perfume bottle. Hand blown glass perfume bottle gilded with 24-karat gold hand painted designs...
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20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

Handcrafted Octagonal Wood Parquet Box
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Octagonal Wood Parquet Box 3.75 h x 9.25 x 9.25 Original vintage Refer to images
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Black Forest Brienz Hand Carved Trinket Box, Folk Art 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Found in Germany at an estate sale, this hand carved trinket box or catchall is perfect for the collector. Nice antique collectible to display in yo...
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1890s German Folk Art Antique Unknown Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Lidded Murano Box, Italy, circa 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Fitted with brass hinges, this Murano glass box is warm pink and jewel-like.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique English Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk with Japanned Finish
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique writing box or lap desk is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1880 and done in the perio...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

1960s Middle Eastern Backgammon Game Board Chess Box
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage backgammon game board chess box intricate mosaic wood marquetry inlaid Mop 19.5 w x 10 d x 3.5 h Preowned original vintage condition. Wear present. ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Important Box, Sèvres Porcelain Box, Napoleon III Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Important box, Sèvres porcelain box, Napoleon III period. Sèvres porcelain box, jewelry box, decorated with gallant scenes, signed, gilded brass mount, very nice quality, 19th cen...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

1920s Chinese Export Silver Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export silver box; an addition to our collection of boxes and cases. This exceptional an...
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1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Unknown Decorative Boxes

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Silver

Genuine Italian Purple Carved Alabaster Decorative Trinket Box, Italy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A lovely hand-carved round Italian alabaster trinket box in purple. This piece will be fabulous to display on a coffee table or dressing ...
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Alabaster

Large Round Emerald Green Alabaster Trinket Box with Hinged Lid, Italy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A lovely hand carved round Italian alabaster trinket box in deep emerald green on the inside, and very light green on the exterior. Large...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Alabaster, Metal

Vintage Agate Inlaid Moorish Wedding Jewelry Dressing Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large vintage Moorish wedding jewelry box inlaid with semi-precious agate stones and covered with brass and silvered metal filigree. Large circular Moorish Middle East jewelry...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Hollywood Regency Egyptian Green Malachite Trinket Box with Lid
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful polished green malachite decorative box with a lid. Brought from a trip to Egypt in the 1970s, this piece will be fabulous on a nightstand or coffee table. Dimensions...
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20th Century Egyptian Hollywood Regency Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Malachite

Vintage Sterling Silver And Wood English Hinged Small Box Desk Accessory
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely small vintage turn of the century sterling silver hinged box has a wood interior with etched design top. There are English hallmarks on the bottom that are clearly visibl...
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Early 20th Century English International Style Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Wooden and Cardboard Apothecary Pharmacy Storage Jar for Valerian Root
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1900s wooden and cardboard apothecary pharmacy storage jar or box for Valerian Root. Nice addition to your room or just for use it on your desk. Found at an estate sale...
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Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Plywood, Paper

Vintage Mexican Box with Stone Mosaic Copper Silver & Brass Details Taxco
By Los Castillos, Taxco
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite vintage box from Mexico features a richly textured stone mosaic design on its surface, combining deep shades of blue and green. The geometric ornamentation is crafted ...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Boxes

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Stone, Multi-gemstone, Metal, Brass, Silver, Copper

Middle Eastern Moorish Handcrafted Mosaic Decorative Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern mosaic marquetry inlaid walnut wood box. Small box intricately decorated with Moorish motif designs which h...
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Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood, Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

1960s Old Gourd Art Lidded Vessel Made in Malta
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Midcentury Modern Handmade Gourd Art Decorative Lidded Container Stamped Made in Malta 5 Tall x 4.5 Diameter Original Unrestored Vintage Condition. Refer to images
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1960s Maltese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Boxes

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Thread, Wood

Moorish Handcrafted Middle Eastern Mosaic Inlaid Decorative Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern mosaic marquetry inlaid walnut wood box. Large box intricately decorated with Moorish motif designs which ha...
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Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Fruitwood, Abalone

Fantastic After Carl Faberge Egg "Mansion at MGM Grand"
Located in Madrid, ES
Fantastic After Carl FABERGE egg "The Mansion at MGM Grand" Yellow enamelled egg, gilt bronze frame resting on a tripod foot, covered with palmet...
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20th Century French Modern Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Magnificent Victorian 19th Century Toilet Box
Located in Madrid, ES
19th Century toilet box. Magnificent Victorian period toilet box, made of Mahogany veneer. Rectangular in shape, this kit includes original Crystal contain...
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19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Genuine Italian Pink Carved Alabaster or Opaline Decorative Trinket Box, Italy
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A lovely hand-carved round Italian alabaster or opaline glass trinket box in pink. This piece will be fabulous to display on a coffee table or dressing table. The exterior is a peach...
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20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Alabaster

Decorative Ceramic Chinoiserie Box with Lid and Pink and Blue Floral Motif
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A small Chinoiserie ceramic decorative box with a lid. Rectangular in shape, this box features a hand-painted floral motif on the top of the lid as w...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Vintage German Porcelain Women Figural Tray Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Shows two small chips as shown on pictures
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1960s German Art Deco Vintage Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Rare 19th Century French Opaline Glass Trinket Box – Pistachio Green
Located in Hamburg, DE
Step into the enchanting past with our rare find – a 19th Century French Opaline Glass Trinket Box, a true testament to refined elegance. ...
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1880s French Belle Époque Antique Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Small Lacquered Painted Box with Russian Tzar Scene on Lid - Signed
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A small painted and lacquered box with a lid in black. This piece was created in the 1920s in the USSR. It is lacquered in a glossy black, with a hand-painted scene of a tzar on the ...
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Early 20th Century Russian Agra Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer, Paint

20th Century Sterling Silver Pill Box Decorated with Jockey on Horseback
Located in Middleburg, VA
20th Century Sterling Silver Pill Box Decorated with Jockey on Horseback A sterling silver pill box of rectangular form, embellished with an enamel decorated motif on lid depicting a...
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20th Century Unknown Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Manopan Crank Musical Organ 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Manopan crank musical organ. 19th Century. It is complete but it does not work, it needs to be revised. It has 6 cards with spanish songs of the time. G...
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19th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Mahogany Writing Slope from the Mid 19th Century
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Mahogany writing slope from the mid 19th century Date : Period : Victoria Origin : Englnad Decoration :Mahogany veneered exterior with brass binding and vacant cartouch...
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1850s British Victorian Antique Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Austrian silver with Agate box, 1921-1922
Located in Delft, NL
Austrian silver with Agate box, 1921-1922 A silver with Agate lidded box Austrian silver hall marks 1921-1922, Marked in both parts with the Austrian silver hall mark, the numbers o...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Agate, Silver

Brass walnut shaped nut cracker , 1970’s
Located in Delft, NL
Brass walnut shaped nut cracker , 1970’s
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Bill Long Wood Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautifully crafted box, signature below.
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1980s American Vintage Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

Stunning Handcrafted Late 1800s Gothic Casket with Peacock & Gargoyle Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and rare Gothic Revival treasure box with bronze handle. If you are a collector of antique boxes and/or if you are looking for an extraordinary jewelry box to grace your credenza or side table then this unique and top quality made specimen in the Gothic style could be perfect. Gothic Revival boxes are very hard to find and we have never seen one with such prodigious carvings on all sides. The unique and cat-like dragon gargoyles (with fangs) that look like they are carrying this casket, are just some of the stunningly carved and detailed sculptures that make this antique rarity even more artistic and impressive. Another great feature are the peacock sculptures. In Christianity the peacock is the symbol of purity. Christians believe that once someone has passed their soul rises and goes to heaven. This is why in earlier times Christians would spread the feathers of a peacock over the deceased since it symbolized a pure soul that was immune to corruption. The peacock also represents immortality, resurrection, and the spiritual teachings of Jesus Christ and the Christian church. Have you also noticed the top quality details on both ends of the bronze handle on top? The quality of that ornamental work is of the absolute highest standard also. There are many more incredibly beautiful, hand carved details and together they show that no expense was spared to create one of the most amazing Gothic caskets...
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Late 19th Century Italian Gothic Antique Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Antique Russian Silver Spice Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Russian silver box; an addition to our Russian silverware collection This exceptional antique Russian silver spice box...
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Mid-19th Century Russian Antique Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Jacques Lautertach small bronze box. French c.1970’s
Located in London, GB
Small bronze brutalist box by Jacques Lautertach. French c.1970’s
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Handmade Mexican Boxes Set of Three
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of three handmade Mexican Boxes. Original paint and great patina. Measures: Larger box - 10.75 x 8 x 5 Medium box - 8 x 4.5 x 3.5 Small box - 3.7...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paint

Handmade Mexican Boxes Set of Three
Handmade Mexican Boxes Set of Three
$1,180 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage White Square Shell-Encrusted Trinket Box – Coastal Nautical Décor
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Add a touch of seaside charm to your home with this vintage shell-encrusted trinket box. This unique piece features a meticulously arranged collection of natural seashells adorning t...
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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

Art Deco Amber Glass Trinket Decorative Vanity Box, vintage Austria 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A really beautiful colored Art Deco Trinket Jewelry box or catchall. In very good condition with signs of use. A real collectors item for your Art Deco setting. Nice addition also to...
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Art Glass

Bill Long Decorative Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Dark Rosewoo box with an integrated hand carved Tray. Great wood grain and Organic Form.  
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1970s American Vintage Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

20th Century Handmade Silver Vase by Asian Artisans, Vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous vintage handmade silver Vase. Sorry we don't know anything about it, but its beautiful. It is marked with a sign of the silversmith. I am unsure of the age of this object an...
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20th Century Central Asian Mid-Century Modern Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Handcrafted White Mother of Pearl Inlaid Moorish Octagonal Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exquisite handcrafted white mother of pearl inlaid and hand carved lidded box. Small octagonal Anglo Indian decorative box intricately decorated with Moorish motif designs which hav...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Moorish Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Fruitwood, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl

Vintage Oval Ceramic Chinoiserie Blue and White Trinket Dish with Lid
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A small oval chinoiserie blue and white trinket dish with a lid. This piece is from China and was created in ceramic with blue paint. It is white, with a painted scenic design on the...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Beautiful Pincushion Elephant Figure 19th C. 1890s, Austria
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This listing is for a beautiful Austrian figural pincushion, circa 1890s. A beautiful collector's item and sure to be a lovely addition to any room or collection. Purchased for you a...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

1950s Exotic Wood Inlay Box Elephant Palm Tree
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents 1950s Vintage Wood Inlay Elephant Palm Tree Box 2.63 h x 8 w x 4.13 d Preowned original vintage Refer to images
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Swedish Empire style Butter Box ca 1815
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Empire style Butter Box ca 1815 Beautiful patina with its old repairs and nicks. Made out of Swedish Kolmårds marble. Heigth: 8 cm/3.1 inch Depth: 10.5 cm/4.1 inch Width: ...
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1810s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble

Late 18th Century Indian Teak Dowry Box with Brass Mounts
Located in Middleburg, VA
A richly detailed Indian dowry box dating to the late 18th century, crafted during the final decades of the Mughal Empire. This pyramidal casket is construct...
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Late 18th Century Indian Agra Antique Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Metal

1890s Antique French Silver Mussel Vesta Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique French silver vesta case in the form of a mussel; an addition to our diverse smoking related silverware collection This exceptional antique French silver vesta case has an elongated asymmetrical form, realistically modelled in the form of a mussel shell. The anterior and posterior surfaces of the vesta are embellished with engraved decoration replicating the contours of the natural shell. This fine antique silver vesta...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Unknown decorative boxes for sale on 1stDibs.

Unknown decorative boxes are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Unknown decorative boxes, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 238 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 143 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original decorative boxes by Unknown were created in the modern style in europe during the 20th century. Prices for Unknown decorative boxes can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $55 and can go as high as $40,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $811.
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