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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

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Wood, Paint

Handmade Mexican Boxes Set of Three
Handmade Mexican Boxes Set of Three
$1,180 Sale Price
20% Off
Moroccan Berber Tuareg Metal Tribal Flask Overlay
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Great decorative Moroccan Berber Tuareg metal brass powder flask. African decorative brass with front richly decorated with Moorish embossed brass ocverlay. Moroccan tribal powder fl...
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20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Unknown Decorative Boxes

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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

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Porcelain

Art Deco Sterling Silver Decorative Box with a Red Enamel Design
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Art Deco Sterling Silver Decorative Box with a Red Enamel Design This Art Deco decorative box is crafted in sterling silver with a circular design and simple lines. Its exterior is d...
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20th Century European Art Deco Unknown Decorative Boxes

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Sterling Silver

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

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Silver

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

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

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Metal

Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Bombay Mughal Style Footed Box With Bone Overlay
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Nice and unusual Indian Mughal style large decorative box, filigree and carved horn. Anglo-Indian footed domed box with exceptional engraved details throughout with filigree and carved veneered bone plaques with arabesque carving. Vizagapatam, late 19th century. History of the Anglo-Indian Boxes Beginning in the early part of the 18th century, Indian artisans made what came to be known as Anglo-Indian boxes for the English residents living in India, who eventually brought or sent them back to England. At the beginning of the 19th century, India began exporting these boxes commercially, although not in any significant numbers until the 1850s. People valued them so highly that manufacturers of tins copied the designs on them in the late 19th and early 20th century. Anglo-Indian boxes fall into four groups: Rosewood or ebony boxes inlaid; sandalwood boxes veneered; sandalwood boxes covered with Sadeli mosaic; and carved boxes often combined with Sadeli mosaic/ The first two categories came from Vizagapatam in East India while the last two came from Bombay in West India. English traders discovered the rich woods and intricate workmanship of Indian artisans, so colonial government officials began to recognize the work of the Indian artists and craftsmen as a source for satisfying the need for furniture and boxes, which would both serve to enhance English households in India. This gave rise to the cabinetmaking workshops in Vizagapatam between Calcutta and Madras. Craftsmen made the first boxes to be decorated with Sadeli mosaic of rosewood or ebony, incised to give further definition to the decoration, directly inlaid into the wood. The shape of the early boxes was either sloping at the front with a flatter section at the back, reminiscent of English writing slopes, or rectangular. Artisans inlaid the borders with stylized floral scrolls and the centers with a single floral motif following a circular or oval symmetrical or asymmetrical pattern. The edging was ornamental and protective, both helped protect the end grain against the weather. Made in Vizagapatam, situated on the south east coast of India, near Madras These exotic boxes...
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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Unknown Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Vintage Italian Brass Letter Envelope Box Desk Accessory
Located in North Miami, FL
This ever so chic and obscure vintage Italian brass box is simply a pop art design of a form of an opened up envelope that is a box. it is from the lat...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Boxes

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Brass

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

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Wood

Middle Eastern Moorish Handcrafted Mosaic Decorative Trinket Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern mosaic marquetry inlaid walnut wood box. vintage small trinket box intricately decorated with Moorish motif des...
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Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Unknown Decorative Boxes

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Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood

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

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Agate, Silver

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

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

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Brass, Metal

Large Folk Art Sea Shell Encrusted Tissue or Kleenex Box Cover
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large folk art sea shell encrusted tissue box. This shell-covered box is the perfect way to add coastal design to a space. It is rectangular in sh...
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20th Century American Folk Art Unknown Decorative Boxes

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Shell, Fabric, Wood

Amazing 19th Century French Lidded Box
Located in Madrid, ES
19th century French lidded box with boulle-style inlay on lid (sawwork + mirrors). Dimensions: 7 x 31 x 23 cm. In good condition.  
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19th Century French Baroque Antique Unknown Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Art Deco decorative box in sterling silver with blue enamel
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Art Deco Sterling Silver Decorative Box with Blue Enamel This Art Deco decorative box features a circular shape and a restrained design. The exterior is coated with vibrant cobalt bl...
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20th Century French Art Deco Unknown Decorative Boxes

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

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

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Alabaster

19thc New England Bucket With Original Lid From Maine
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19thc New England Bucket With Original Lid From Maine original paint and wonderful metal handle with wooden grip. Great color and great patina.
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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Unknown Decorative Boxes

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Wood

1950s Exotic Wood Inlay Box Elephant Palm Tree
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a 1950s vintage wood inlay elephant palm tree Box. Dimensions: 2.63" H x 8" W x 4.13" D. Please visit take a look at our listings, we have an amazing curate...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Unknown Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Late 1800s Antique Firewood Coal Wood Repousse Box Brass Panels
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Late 1800s antique firewood box with artistic Brass Panels Tavern imagery Rectangular shape six sided with a slope. Preowned vintage original c...
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Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Unknown Decorative Boxes

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Brass

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

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Plywood, Paper

Vintage Signed Norwegian Stone and Brass Round Box Desk Accessory
Located in North Miami, FL
This Scandinavian modern round heavy box is a combination of polished stone and brass. It is vintage from the 70's and marked with original labels on the bottom Saulo Made In Norway....
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1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Boxes

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Stone, Brass

Mid-Century Decorative Box, 1950's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Art Glass Chipped glass(see foto) Original condition.
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Boxes

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Art Glass

Moorish Hand Blown Gilt Glass Bohemian Perfume Bottle
Located in Moreno Valley, 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

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Glass, Blown Glass

Antique 1890s Burmese Silver Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Burmese silver box; an addition to our diverse Asian silverware collection. This exceptional antique Bu...
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1890s Burmese Antique Unknown Decorative Boxes

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Silver

RARE EUROPEAN MUSIC BOX 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
RARE EUROPEAN MUSIC BOX 19th Century European, box with 50 discs of 30 cm, double comb, manufactured in the late 19th century. Stone-eye capped with metal application. Top decorate...
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19th Century French Baroque Antique Unknown Decorative Boxes

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Wood

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

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Sterling Silver

Persian Lacquer Pen Box Hand Painted with Floral and Gilt Design
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Persian hand painted lacquer pen box in rectangular shape. Decorated with floral designs on gold background, black interior. Moorish Mughal pen box papier maché with miniature floral painting in the Persian style. Great Islamic Art collector museum quality piece on this miniature painting on box. Nice Mughal Indo Persian pen Box...
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Early 20th Century Indian Moorish Unknown Decorative Boxes

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Paper

Important and Rare Italian Box Safe from the 17th Century '1647'
Located in Madrid, ES
Important and Rare Italian box safe from the 17th century In chiseled bronze, decorated with jasper plates and hard stones, with a cameo with a male figure at the centre. Inscriptio...
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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Unknown Decorative Boxes

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Bronze

Burmese Red Carved Wood Temple Offering Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Burmese red lacquered temple offering box called "Hsunok". Burmese offering basket made of carved bamboo wood painted and lacquered in hues of red and oranges. The lid adopts a Burmese temple shape, with a sharp top surmounting a gadroon dome. This kind of basket is used to display offerings to Buddhist temples, in Asia. During most of the 19th century Burma was ruled by members of the Konbaung dynasty, the last dynasty that would rule the country. This Asian Burmese red offering...
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Early 20th Century South Asian Folk Art Unknown Decorative Boxes

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Bamboo

Rajasthani Decorative Brass Lidded Betel Caddy Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Handcrafted decorative round brass Indian lidded betel box with latch and a top handle. Delicately and intricately hand-chased with geometric designs. Used as a tea caddy with tea bo...
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Late 19th Century Indian Agra Antique Unknown Decorative Boxes

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Brass, Copper

1960's Large decorative box
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
One of a kind large decorative box Outside : exotic wood and ceramic Inside suede and leather
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1960s Vintage Unknown Decorative Boxes

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Ceramic, Wood

Vintage Signed Chrome, Brass, Black Resin Hinged Monumental Sculptural Box Italy
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning and sculptural monumental beautifully made Italian hinged heavy box is signed and stamped Linea Ble Roma. It is from the 20th century and is comprised of chrome, brass ...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Boxes

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Brass, Chrome

Exceptional Swedish Limestone Chest Shaped like a Book circa 1840-1870
Located in Farsta, SE
A rare stone chest shaped like a book, crafted circa 1840-1870 Made of solid carved Swedish limestone (Öland) with a top nobb in alabaster. The cra...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Unknown Decorative Boxes

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Alabaster, Limestone

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

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Rosewood

Ceramic Majolica Rectangular Asparagus Serving Dish with Lid, Mexico
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A ceramic majolica serving dish with an asparagus motif lid. This lovely piece will bring a little whimsy to your next dinner party. Created from ceramic, this dish resembles a woven...
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20th Century Mexican Bohemian Unknown Decorative Boxes

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Ceramic, Paint

Art Deco gold vanity with black enamel and jade decoration
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Art Deco Vanity Case in Gold with Black Enamel and Jade Decoration This Art Deco vanity case features a rectangular shape with rounded edges and a glossy black enamel exterior finish...
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Unknown Decorative Boxes

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Gold

Handcrafted Three Trinket Boxes Mod Geometric Design
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a modern set of three (3) geometric design trinket boxes. Handcrafted wood. Unmarked. Country and designer information not available. Clan modern decorative d...
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Late 20th Century Modern Unknown Decorative Boxes

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Wood

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

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Rosewood

Hong Kong Decorative Brass Pewter Six-Sided Trinket Box
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Brass Pewter six-sided decorative gift Trinket Box stamped Hong Kong 2.5 h x 8 diameter Preowned original vintage condition. Refer to images.
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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Unknown Decorative Boxes

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Brass, Pewter

Vintage Orange Glass HInged Box with White Coral Top Black Velvet Interior
Located in North Miami, FL
This absolutely stunning vintage orange glass hinged box has a white piece of organic coral as the top. The inside is a black velvet interior. It is from the 70's and was sold at Sak...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Boxes

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Coral

Round Primitive Ceramic Decorative Trinket Studio Pottery Dish with Lid in Brown
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A round studio pottery trinket dish in brown. This piece will be perfect for a nightstand, coffee table, or bar. It is round and glazed in a deep brown. The lid on the top features a...
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20th Century American Folk Art Unknown Decorative Boxes

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Ceramic, Clay

Large Exceptional Swedish Empire Stone Box ca 1800–1830s
Located in Farsta, SE
Large Exceptional Swedish Empire Stone Box ca 1800–1830s Made of Swedish Kolmårds marble. Old repairs, incredible patina. Weigh: 4 kg Heigth: 22.5 cm/8.8 inch Diameter: 16 cm/6.2 inch
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Early 19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Unknown Decorative Boxes

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Marble

Colorful Semi Precious Stone Rectangular Jewelry or Trinket Box with Lid
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful colorful decorative box with a lid created from Carrara marble and inlaid with a variety of semi-precious stones. The sides are inlaid with a variety of stones in abstrac...
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20th Century Indian Bauhaus Unknown Decorative Boxes

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Stone

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 decorated with plant motifs. Small defects. Dim.: 34 x 43 x 35 cm
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17th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Unknown Decorative Boxes

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Wood

1970s Small Lidded Wood Vessel Container
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a round wood container vessel with Lid. Unmarked. Small mid-century keepsake trinket holder. Dimensions: 2.5 diameter x 2 tall inches Please visit take a lo...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Anglo-Indian Footed Box with Lidded Compartments, 19th Century
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
19th century Anglo-Indian wooden box fitted with various compartments finely hand carved. The top is finely hand carved with the Taj Mahal. The interior with removable hand carved nine-lidded compartments, the front cover has a mirror, the whole exhibiting very fine workmanship. This fine late Victorian Anglo-Indian box from India is in great condition for it age. A beautiful example of an Anglo-Indian fine art...
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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Unknown Decorative Boxes

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Sandalwood

Irwin Whitaker Abstract Enameled Trinket Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Trinket box, velvet-lined, enamel on copper plate by Irwin Whitaker. Irwin Whitaker - Oklahoma-born artist who was prolific in California, Taos, Austin...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Boxes

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Copper, Enamel

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

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Brass

Small Oval Chinoiserie Painted Ceramic and Metal Trinket Box with Mirror Lid
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Bring a little chinoiserie to a vanity, side table, or coffee table. This pretty oval box is created from metal and has a hand painted and glazed ceramic top. The metal surrounds the...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Unknown Decorative Boxes

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Metal

Milk Glass Trinket or Jewelry Box with Diamond Shape Decoration and Lid
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful cut milk glass trinket box, or jewelry box. This lovely piece is square in shape, with diamond shape decoration on both the lid and sides. Dimensions: 4.25" wide 4....
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Unknown Decorative Boxes

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Glass, Milk Glass

Napoleon III circular enamel box
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Napoleon III circular enamel box Material bronze and Cloisonne enamel Origin France Circa 1870 19th century Excellent quality and excellent condition Natural wear on its patina Its i...
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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Unknown Decorative Boxes

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Bronze, Enamel

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

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Brass

Storage Box In Rosewood With Silver Inlay "Provinsbanken" From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Vintage storage box in rosewood with original inlay “Provinsbanken”, circa 1960s. Danish design with adjustable compartments. Material: Rosewood Origin: Denmark Production: Circa 19...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Boxes

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Rosewood

Storage Box Made In Rosewood With Silver Inlay - KFK brand (1922‑1971)
Located in Lejre, DK
Rosewood storage box with KFK logo (1922-1971). Interior compartmentalization – perfect for small items. Material: Rosewood Origin: Denmark Production: Approx. 1960s Condition: Appe...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Boxes

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Silver

Vintage clock and calendar and box, 1970.
Located in Praha, CZ
A leatherrette case that has a battery-operated clock embedded in a circular brass frame on the top hinged side, a calendar consisting of a grid with numbered days from 1 to 31, the ...
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Mid-20th Century Wooden Rectangular Decorative Box Covered in Straw, Scandinavia
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century wooden rectangular decorative box covered in straw with a padded interior, Scandinavia By: unknown Material: wood, fabric, foam, straw Technique: hand-crafted Dimen...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Unknown Decorative Boxes

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Fabric, Straw, Foam, Wood

Enameled Foiled Cloisonné and Lucite Vessel or Box Vintage Signed
Located in North Miami, FL
The beautiful detail of this vintage lucite box, vessel or container is the work of artist Komrad as signed on the top. It has gorgeous detail with ...
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1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Unknown Decorative Boxes

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Enamel, Foil

Early 18th Century Dutch Chest 'Box '
Located in Madrid, ES
Dutch chest in fruit wood and carved bone applications, 18th Century Dutch school. Measurements: 20 X 29 X 18cm Very good condition.
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Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Unknown Decorative Boxes

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Wood

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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