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Boxes For Sale
Craftsman's Handmade Jewelry Cabinet
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful handmade craftsman's jewelry cabinet. Beautifully constructed out of mahogany and a secondary wood I can't identify. It has drawers lined...
Category
1980s American Vintage Boxes
Materials
Wood
17th Century William and Mary Period Kingwood Strong Box / Coffre Fort on George
Located in Benington, Herts
An Exceptional 17th Century William and Mary Period Kingwood Strong Box or Coffre Fort of Excellent Colour and Patina on George I Period Walnut Stand
England circa 1690 -1710
Thi...
Category
Early 18th Century English William and Mary Antique Boxes
Materials
Kingwood, Walnut
Vintage Clear and Red Italian Glass Box
Located in New York, NY
A vintage clear and red Italian heavy glass box attributed to Murano.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Boxes
Materials
Brass
1990s Astonishing Red Fornasetti Wood Box by Fornasetti.
Located in Milano, IT
1990s Astonishing rare wood box by Piero Fornasetti, in excellent condition
Made in Italy.
Dimension:
10.23W × 3.14D × 1.57 H
25 cm x 8 cm x 4 cm
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Materials
Walnut
ANTOINETTE FARAGALLAH Decorative Sculptural Large Turquoise Pottery Lidded Box
Located in Miami, FL
Decorative pottery box designed by Antoinette Faragalla.
This is a great decorative pottery lidded box created by the artist Antoinette Faragallah. The large rectangular turquoise p...
Category
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Materials
Enamel
James Bearden Brutalist Sculptured Steel “Barnacle Box”
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A clever fitted sculptured steel box in the Brutalist style by the noted Des Moine Iowa artist James Bearden. Titled “Barnacle Box,” the piece was acquired directly from the rtist. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Boxes
Materials
Steel
Turquoise Opaline Rectangular box with Brass Mounts, France Early 20th C.
Located in South Salem, NY
An antique French opaline glass casket box in a striking pale turquoise or Robin's Egg Blue color. The polished glass is mounted with finely detailed gold bronze hardware, adding ele...
Category
Early 20th Century French Boxes
Materials
Opaline Glass
A 1930s Art Deco Hand-Carved Oak French Box
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a 1930s French Art Deco hand-carved oak box, showcasing a unique blend of craftsmanship and geometric flair characteristic of the Art Deco period.
Solid oak wood, noted for i...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Oak
Antique Brass Bound Writing Box With Secret Drawers. English C.1830
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful tropical hardwood writing box or slope
Fabulous colour and figure in the wood
Working secret drawers*
Original brass topped ink bottle
Replaced leather
No Key
Free U...
Category
1830s English Georgian Antique Boxes
Materials
Brass
Tommaso Barbi Chrome and Wood Modernist Box, circa 1960
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tommaso Barbi designed this great-looking original decorative box. The piece was crafted in Italy circa 1960. The modernist form boasts a substantial square shape, featuring chromed ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Seashell Jewelry Trinket Box
Located in New York, NY
A real natural seashell jewelry or trinket box with glass and mirror design, circa late-20th century. Boxes' hinged lid is a real natural seashell (be...
Category
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Boxes
Materials
Shell, Glass, Mirror
Il Viaggio di Nettuno White Square Vide Poche by Luke Edward Hall by GINORI 1735
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by designer Luke Edward Hall passion for ancient Greek and Roman mythology, this elegant vide poche is crafted of the finest porcelain and decorated by hand with precious me...
Category
2010s Italian Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Louis Prodhon Art Deco Wood, Chrome and Glass Cookie Box Candy Jar, France 1930s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Louis Prodhon, Paris, designed and crafted this refined Art Deco decorative cookie box or candy jar in the 1930s. The modernist design boasts a chromed metal and wood holder base wit...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Materials
Metal, Chrome
FORNASETTI Cigar Humidor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wooden cigar humidor box with cammei design on faux marble / made in Milan Italy by Fornasetti, in the 1980s
Original metal label inside
Measures: width 10 inches, de...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Materials
Wood
20th century design brown ceramic and leather decorative box by Longchamps Paris
By Longchamps
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Longchamps Paris
Decorative brown ceramic and leather box
Original perfect condition
Vintage decorative piece
Signed under the base Longchamps Paris
Height 20 cm
Large 11 cm
...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Materials
Ceramic, Leather
19th Century Spice Jars Small Silver Box Count´s Crown, 1853, 13 Lot, Mm
Located in Epfach, DE
Small fine spice jar or jar with a count's crown and engraved letters under the count's crown
Maker's mark GG, dated 1853, Pesth for Hungary
The box stands on elegant feet and is d...
Category
1850s Hungarian Antique Boxes
Materials
Silver
19th C. Royal Casket Box/Safe with Coat of Arms, Gold, Damascene, Etched Steel
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible 19th Century Royal Casket Box/Safe with Coat of Arms, Made of Gold, Damascene, and Etched Steel. Charles Le Hon, a Belgian politician, lawyer and industrialist, served...
Category
1850s French Renaissance Revival Antique Boxes
Materials
Gold, Steel
A 1930's French Gilt Lacquered Wood Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Platinum Painted Box
Located in New York, NY
A 1930's French Gilt Lacquered Wood Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Platinum Painted Box, Attributed to Jansen. At first glance, the box's visual allure is simply breathtaking. Adorned with ...
Category
1930s Chinoiserie Vintage Boxes
Materials
Wood
Antique Brass Mounted Campaign Box. English, C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Superb campaign box
Brass mounted tropical hardwood
Not sure of its function. Possibly originally a gun case.
Green baize interior. Also a removable tray with brass handles
With ...
Category
1850s English Campaign Antique Boxes
Materials
Brass
FORNASETTI Cigar Humidor
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Italian wooden cigar humidor box with cammei design on faux marble / made in Milan Italy by Fornasetti, in the 1980s
Original labels inside and on the base
Measures: width 12...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Materials
Wood
Art Deco playcard box vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco playcard box vienna around 1920s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Wood inside
Category
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Materials
Brass
Arts & Crafts Box with Decorative Hand made marquetry Decor, circa 1910
Located in Verviers, BE
Arts & Crafts Box with Decorative Hand made marquetry Decor, circa 1910
About:
A wooden box from the Arts & Crafts period,
Made in Austria.
Very Small piece of marketery is missing...
Category
1910s Austrian Arts and Crafts Vintage Boxes
Materials
Paint
Captains Campaign Military Writing Box Compendium
Located in Northampton, GB
Multiple Secret Compartments
From our Writing Boxes collection, we are delighted to introduce this extensive Captains Campaign Military Writing Box Compendium. The Writing Box comp...
Category
Early 1800s English Campaign Antique Boxes
Materials
Brass
Vintage Italian Figural Snail Pill Box in White Metal
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Unusual miniature pill box in the shape of a very detailed snail. These were made in Italy circa 1970-90s usually of 800/1000 silver or alpaca/argentan/German silver (an alloy of zin...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Boxes
Materials
Metal
Handcrafted Cherry Wood Lidded Box, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Handcrafted Cherry Wood Lidded Jewelry Box, 20th Century.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Materials
Cherry
Late 19th Century Decorative Box - Marquetry Wood - Cubics
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful antique decorative box, inlaid with different types of wood.
This type of marquetry work is also called 'Oeben Cubes', named after the famous ebenist Jean Oeben (1721-176...
Category
1880s French Belle Époque Antique Boxes
Materials
Wood, Fruitwood, Walnut, Burl
Venezia Rialto SC4 Box by Morici
By Morici
Located in Milan, IT
A sophisticated everyday piece to be displayed anywhere in the house, this magnificent box is exquisitely crafted, veneered, and finished by master hands. Fashioned of mahogany and l...
Category
2010s Italian Boxes
Materials
Metal
Sapphire Blue Round Glass Box with Polished Bronze Mount, France Early 20th C.
Located in South Salem, NY
A rare cylindrical opaline glass box in a vibrant sapphire blue hue, dating to early 20th century France. This striking piece features original bronze mounts and a hinged lid, highli...
Category
Early 20th Century French Boxes
Materials
Glass
Antique Anglo-Indian Fluted Writing Box With Secret Drawers. Early 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful writing box made from a tropical hardwood
Fabulous shape and plain fluted carving. It gives it a modernist appearance
Probably Sri Lankan
3 secret drawers*
Replaced lea...
Category
Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Boxes
Materials
Wood
Il Bauletto Jewelry Box in Briar and Mahogany
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Jewelry box in briar and mahogany, matte finish, ultra suede lining. 24-karat gold plated brass accessories. With removable tray and necklace bar.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Materials
Suede, Mahogany
Huntley Boorne & Stevens Mid Century ‘Wedgwood Jasperware’ Biscuit Tin 1950s
Located in Meer, VAN
Huntley Boorne & Stevens Mid Century ‘Wedgwood Jasperware’ Biscuit Tin, England, mid 20th century. This is a very decorative biscuit tin by Huntley Boorne & Stevens, one of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Boxes
Materials
Metal
Watch Box in Brown for Five Watches Il Collezionista by Agresti
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Box for 5 watches, lined in protective ultra-suede. Hinge in ruthenium. Available in mahogany or polished ebony.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Materials
Ultrasuede, Wood
18th Century Wrought Iron Italian Antique Hobnail Safe Strong Box Bar Cabinet
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and rare example of late 18th century Italian master blacksmith craftsmanship, this antique studded safe with typical all-around hobnails and great wrought iron details, pr...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Boxes
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Fred And Marilyn Buss Cazadero California Cocobolo Heart Wood Mushroom Stash Box
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
This beautiful stash box was hand-carved from the heart of Cocobolo wood by Fred and Marilyn Buss of Cazadero, CA—a lovely vintage patina to the wood.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Materials
Hardwood
Geometric Straw Marquetry Box attributed to Jean Michel Frank, circa 1930
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant straw marquetry decorative lidded box has its design attributed to French designer Jean Michel Frank (1895 - 1941). The long rectangular shape has a refined geometric de...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Materials
Straw, Wood, Cork
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.
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Materials
Brass
1930 Arrigo Finzi Art Deco Blue Silver Porcelain Small Decorative Box
By Arrigo Finzi
Located in Brescia, IT
Small Art Deco Box
Arrigo Finzi
1930
Blue Porcelain with Silver Leaf decor
"Finzi" Sign under the buttom
Perfect Condiction
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Materials
Silver Leaf
Art Nouveau Trinket Box - marked "JB Signifies the Best"
By Oneida
Located in TEYJAT, FR
Superb Art Nouveau Trinket Box - marked "JB Signifies the Best"
16 x 8 x. 10.5cms
Made of bronzed regule (spelter), this trinket box is in exceptional condition with almost all of ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Boxes
Materials
Spelter
Small Italian Florentine Jewelry Miniature Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This vintage gilt wood storage or jewelry box features one drawer and flip up top with mirror. with storage below lined in an orange velvet fabric. The box has has lots of character,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Materials
Giltwood, Paint, Fabric, Velvet
Large Wooden Tramp Art Box Folk Art Gold 20th Century
Located in Poperinge, BE
Large tramp art box with lid and brass handle, folk art object made of layered pieces of gold, partly gold colored, from the late first half of the 20th century.
Beautiful form of f...
Category
1940s European Folk Art Vintage Boxes
Materials
Wood
Japanese Meiji Period Silver and Mixed Metals Cigar Decorative Box by Hidekuni
Located in Newark, England
From our Japanese collection, we are delighted to introduce this Japanese Silver and Mixed Metals Box by Hidekuni. The Japanese Box of large rectangular form lined in a dark asian ro...
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Boxes
Materials
Gold, Silver
Trinket Box Inlaid Camel Bone Purple Velvet Jewelry 15cm
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage trinket, trinket box made of inlaid camel bone, purple velvet inside, with a brass clasp, India, 70s.
Beautiful and qualitatively made with brass inlaid details, the object ...
Category
1970s Indian Vintage Boxes
Materials
Brass
Antique Tibetan Bronze Filigree and Agate Jewelry Box
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Tibetan bronze filigree and inlaid agate dresser box, jewelry box, or decorative box
China, Early 20th Century
Measures: 4.25"W x 3.5"D x 2.25"H.
Good original ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Arts and Crafts Boxes
Materials
Agate, Bronze
Vintage Brass Cigar Box with Medieval Micro-Cosmos, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A unusual brass cigar box embossed with medieval scenes to its lid and sides. Cedar wood panneling to its inside making in suitable as a humidor for storing cigar, pipe tobacco or ci...
Category
1950s Danish Medieval Vintage Boxes
Materials
Brass
Chinoiserie Large Porcelain Dresser Box with Lid In Style of Ginori, Italy
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Large rectangular dresser or trinket box with lid features Chinoiserie decor with faux bamboo construction elements and dragonfly motifs on the sides and the lid. The handle is sculp...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Boxes
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain, Pottery
Antique 18th Century Sterling Silver Toothpick Case Birmingham Samuel Pemberton
Located in Portland, OR
An exceptional & early antique Georgian 18th century engraved sterling silver toothpick holder case, Birmingham, Samuel Pemberton, 1790.
This very fine antique silver case...
Category
1790s English George III Antique Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 8 Original Old Wooden Decorative Boxes
Located in North York, ON
Set of 8 original old wooden decorative boxes, purchased in London England. Little information about these pieces but they are original, roughly early 20th century possibly older. Pr...
Category
Early 20th Century English Industrial Boxes
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Sevres Porcelain Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century French Sevres Porcelain box.
Category
19th Century French Antique Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Art Nouveau Trinket Box - marked "JB Signifies the Best"
By Oneida
Located in TEYJAT, FR
Superb Art Nouveau Trinket Box - marked "JB Signifies the Best"
16 x 8 x. 10.5cms
Made of bronzed regule (spelter), this trinket box is in exceptional condition with almost all of ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Boxes
Materials
Spelter
Stunning & Unusual Antique Treen Turned Domed Lidded Container
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning and unusual quality antique treen turnedr domed shape lidded container believed to date from the 19th century or early 20th Century. The turned hard wood container sits sl...
Category
Early 20th Century British Other Boxes
Materials
Hardwood
Venezia Rialto SC1 Watch Case by Morici
By Morici
Located in Milan, IT
Characterized by a masterfully handcrafted silhouette, this superb watch case combines mahogany wood, gold-finished metal, and beige Alcantara lining in a refined design. Lined and f...
Category
2010s Italian Boxes
Materials
Metal
Syrian Style Mosaic Wooden Inlaid Marquetry Box Backgammon Set
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning mosaic Backgammon set featuring a traditional Syrian style design and fine craftsmanship. Made in Morocco.
The board/ box is made of various woods and inlays. A genuine wo...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Materials
Wood, Fruitwood, Walnut
19th Century English Regency Tea Caddy
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A large English tea caddy. It is mahogany with brass feet.
Category
19th Century British Antique Boxes
Materials
Brass
Vintage Moorish Sajai Box Inlaid with Agate Stones, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ornate white metal trinket or ovale box hand-made/bejeweled with agate stones set in 3 floral patterns to its unhinged lid. Made in Spain or North Africa during the 1960s or 70s. Its...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moorish Boxes
Materials
Agate, Metal
Onyx Mineral Stone and Brass Jewelry Box, Italy 1970s
Located in ROUEN, FR
Onyx Mineral Stone and Brass Jewelry Box, Italy 1970s
Very elegant jewelry or decorative trinket box.
Entirely constructed with onyx stone and a brass hinge.
Different shades of o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Materials
Alabaster, Marble, Onyx
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...
Category
20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Jean Michel Frank Geometric Straw Marquetry Box, France circa 1930
Located in Atlanta, GA
This rare Art Deco straw marquetry lidded box is attributed to French designer Jean Michel Frank. The piece was crafted in France circa 1930. The rectangular shape is stunning, refin...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Materials
Straw
Gothic Revival Religious Ecclesiastical Bronze Chest Casket Jewelry Box
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Gothic revival religious ecclesiastical bronze chest casket / jewelry box circa 1910
A finely cast solid bronze rectangular casket features stylized decorative gothic archway panel ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Baroque Revival Boxes
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Diskometal Casket by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Diskometal Casket made by Just Andersen in the early 1930s. A fine piece for a beautiful spot.
* Lidded diskometal casket / jewelry box with an inner wood box.
* Designer: Just An...
Category
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Materials
Metal
Stunning France Art Nouveau Bronzed Jewelry Box with Detailed Leafs and Flowers
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique, superb workmanship, bronzed metal Art Nouveau box, decorated " snowdrops and branches and leaves " on all sides, even the bottom.
Over the years we have sold a number of ra...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Boxes
Materials
Metal, Spelter, Gold Leaf
Chinese Jewelry Box Jewelry Box Jade Rosewood Brass Vintage
Located in Poperinge, BE
Vintage wooden jewelry box, jewelry storage box with 5 drawers and 2 doors, decorated with jade and brass fittings, China, approximately mid-20t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Boxes
Materials
Jade, Brass
Guardian Luxury Safe by Döttling
Located in New York, NY
Around the world, Döttling luxury safes find homes among select connoisseurs and enthusiasts of the finest locksmith artisanry. They originate from the Döttling manufactory in Sindel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Boxes
Materials
Leather, Suede
Flavio Poli Murano Sommerso Smoked Grey Faceted Glass Box
By Flavio Poli
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern Sommerso faceted Murano lidded box in grey and clear glass. Attributed to Flavio Poli, Italy, 1950s.
Rectangular faceted box in grey gl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
French Late 19th Century Onyx Champlevé Jewelry Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful onyx and gilt bronze champlevé enamel jewelry box in a chest design; made in France in the Late 19th Century, having a soft red velvet interior and impeccable hand-painted ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Boxes
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
German Porcelain Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful German oval porcelain jewelry box, in the Regency design style, circa mid-20th century, Germany. Boxes' lid features outdoor nature scene with couple in a park sounded by...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Regency Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
1970s Mid-Century Modern fake Tortoiseshell Lucite Italian Jewelry Box
By Guzzini
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This 1970s Mid-Century Modern Italian jewelry box is a beautiful example of the era's design sensibilities, combining elegance, functionality, and high-quality craftsmanship. Here's ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Materials
Lucite
Antique Pink Opaline Rectangular box with Brass Mounts, France 1890s
Located in South Salem, NY
An antique French opaline glass casket box in a striking pale pink color. The polished glass is mounted with finely detailed gold bronze hardware and feet, adding elegance to the vib...
Category
1890s French Antique Boxes
Materials
Opaline 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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Materials
Metal, Brass
Modernist Plexiglass or Lucite Faceted Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
This spectacular geometric Lucite decorative lidded box was designed in Italy. The piece was crafted circa 1960. It features a modernist shape with an incredible carved prismatic for...
Category
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Boxes
Materials
Plexiglass
Mexican Silverplate Box in Owl Shape
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970. We offer this Mexican Silverplate Box in Owl Shape. Fantastic patina.
Category
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
Hand-Blown Murano Box in Ruby with Brass Fittings
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Hand-Blown Murano Box in Ruby with Brass Fittings is a jewel-like objet d’art, designed to captivate with its opulent radiance and modern silhouette. Crafted in Italy by master g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Boxes
Materials
Brass
Art Deco nickel-plated Jewelry Box vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco nickel-plated Jewelry Box vienna around 1920s
Original wood inside
Category
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Rectangular Art Nouveau Bronze Wood Jewelry Trinket Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Sturdy rectangular hinged trinket box featuring an Art Nouveau woman wearing a peacock dress. This box is super charming and functional for displaying or containing jewelry or other ...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Art Nouveau Boxes
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Vintage, Mid-Century and Antique Boxes
From mere trinkets to useful receptacles that serve a distinct purpose, antique boxes as decorative objects have come in many forms over the years. No matter what they’re made of or where they end up in your home, decorative boxes add both style and storage to your space.
The decorative box that is likely most common is the jewelry box. These boxes were originally known as jewel caskets and were in common use in Ancient Egypt, as most Egyptians wore some sort of jewelry. A portable jewelry box, in its original intended use, was integral to keeping your jewelry safe and secure. This accessory has transformed in size, shape and appearance over the years. Initially it was common for a jewelry box to bear intricate ornamentation. Whether they’re mid-century modern works of marble and brass or feature playful Art Deco–style geometric decor, jewelry boxes boast real staying power.
Snuff boxes began to soar in popularity during the 17th century (and were commonplace in European homes by the mid-19th century). The boxes, some hand-painted with landscape scenes, some made from gold, porcelain or stone, contained a small amount of tobacco, which users would sniff, or “snuff,” throughout the day. Some particularly ornamental snuff boxes featured enameled designs or were set with precious gems and were given as gifts or party favors, particularly at the coronation of royalty or other lavish events.
Whether you’re organizing important mail in the foyer or tucking away medications in your bathroom, antique boxes — be they metal tea caddies, sterling-silver decorative boxes or Victorian cigar boxes made of oak (even if you don’t smoke) — are a sophisticated solution to help keep the surfaces in your home clutter-free. And no matter if you’re seeking a decorative box to beautify a desktop or bestow upon a loved one, you are sure to find something you love in the collection of antique and vintage boxes on 1stDibs.