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Boxes For Sale
1990s Modern Silver Plated French Jewelry Box by Studio K.T for Christofle
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A stylish three-level round silver-plated box, designed by KT Studio for Christofle in 1998 with input from Thomas Keller and Adam Tihany, is a remarkable piece of modernist craftsma...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
René Lalique (1860-1945) “Abduhla » Rare Opalescent Glass Cigarettes Box 1934
By René Lalique
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
René Lalique (1861-1945)
“Abduhla » Rare Opalescent Glass Cigarettes Box
With an Art Deco design of stylised spiderweb on the top and a tricompart...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Materials
Art Glass
Sterling Silver Box With Crabs And Fishs
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sterling silver box from the mid-20th century.
It rests on three crab feet, the rim and lid finely chiseled with fish.
800 silver hallmark.
Diameter: 15.5 cm.
Height: 6 cm.
Weig...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique English Three Finger Cigar Case - Birmingham 1919
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome English solid sterling silver cigar case, beautifully engraved with a vacant shield-shaped cartouche to the front.
The hinge and clasp to the front are in perfect working...
Category
1910s British Vintage Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Egg Set, Small, Medium and Large Jars, Cream Onyx & Alpaca Silver
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Salta province is called the beautiful, and this adjective introduces us to its profound beauty. Its fertile valleys, windy desert, colorful mountains and blue sky are the images tha...
Category
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Boxes
Materials
Onyx, Stone, Metal
Doge Green Glass Box with Lid
By Creart
Located in Milan, IT
This splendid glass box is marked by a vibrant green color enhanced by mesmerizing vertical creases on the glass surface. Entirely decorated by hand with golden-finished details, thi...
Category
2010s Italian Boxes
Materials
Glass
Shadow Grey Marble Rectangular Tissue Box
Located in PRAHA 8, CZ
Crafted entirely by hand, this marble tissue box cover is a fusion of form and function, seamlessly blending into any space while adding sophisticati...
Category
2010s European Boxes
Materials
Marble
Old African Hand Carved Wooden Box 19th Century Brown Color Powder Box
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Old African Hand Carved Wooden Box 19th Century Brown Color Powder Box
Powder box- jelwery Box.
Category
19th Century African Antique Boxes
Materials
Metal
Black & Gold Marble Rectangular Tissue Box
Located in PRAHA 8, CZ
Crafted entirely by hand, this marble tissue box cover is a fusion of form and function, seamlessly blending into any space while adding sophisticati...
Category
2010s European Boxes
Materials
Marble
Casarialto Atelier Gold Forest box by Stefania Dei Rossi
By Casarialto
Located in Milan, IT
Hand-made box with gold leaf application on graphite drawing. A chameleon climbs up from the paper to the branches around the wooden box. Entirely decorated by hand with gold leaf on...
Category
2010s Italian Boxes
Materials
Wood
Antique English Coromandel Fitted Traveling Vanity Dressing Box, circa 1870
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique 19th century English coromandel and rosewood fitted travel vanity or dressing box, circa 1870. This fine box contains the original contents including silverplate lidded cut glass jars, sewing tools...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
Black & White Marble Square Tissue Box
Located in PRAHA 8, CZ
Crafted entirely by hand, this marble tissue box cover is a fusion of form and function, seamlessly blending into any space while adding sophistication and elegance. Clean, minimalis...
Category
2010s European Boxes
Materials
Marble
Cigarette Case Silver 925 Absolute Striped Salimbeni
By Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Cigarette case silver 925 , striped and oval section in 925/1000 sterling silver. Opening button and spring opening . Early 20th century Art Deco style.
...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Turtle Sterling Silver Box
Located in Milan, IT
Elaborate workmanship imbues this ornate box shaped like a turtle with indelible character. Entirely handcrafted from sterling silver by Florentine artisan silversmith house Fratelli...
Category
2010s Italian Other Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
French Art Nouveau Porcelain Egg Box w. Gilt Bronze Ormolu Mounting
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...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Lapis Lazuli Hexagonal Box 3.5"
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful hexagonal box, crafted from the finest natural lapis lazuli sourced from Afghanistan. The box features a round lid adorned with an elegant fini...
Category
20th Century Afghan Boxes
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Marble
Christofle K&T Silver-Plate 3 Tier Cantilever Box Desk Accessory
Located in North Miami, FL
This fabulous signed Christofle 3-tiered silver-plate box, desk accessory, cocktail table addition and or barware, serving piece cantilevers out. It was designed by KT Studio in 1998...
Category
1990s French Modern Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
18th Century Large South Staffordshire Table Snuff Box
Located in Basildon, GB
An 18th Century Large South Staffordshire Table Snuff Box, painted with figures and animals by classical ruins on a riverscape. 8.25" wide x 5.5" depth x 3.25" high
Category
18th Century English Rococo Antique Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Japanese Lacquer Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay and Parquetry Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A finely crafted Japanese tabletop cabinet from the early 20th century, this compact storage piece is richly detailed with traditional decorative techniques and export-era flourishes...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Boxes
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Canton Carved Wooden Jewelry Box, 19th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An antique Chinese Canton Qing wooden jewelry box carved in high relief with figural panels and dating from the 19th century. This stunning box of rectangular casket shape stands on a pedestal shaped base with a carved edge and has relief carved figural panels...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Boxes
Materials
Wood
Antique Swedish Wooden storage box 1865 Handmade Folk Craft
Located in Forest, BE
Swedish antique pine and birch wooden storage box. . Fine quality of bentwood. It is a true piece from the 19 century. Initials are hand painted on the top 1865 and hand engraved und...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Materials
Birch, Pine
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
Limoges Paris Round Rose & Gold Vintage Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A hand painted Limoges porcelain trinket box, France, circa 1970-1980.
The round box is braced with a metal frame featuring a floral clasp.
Decorated with a pink rose and gilded scr...
Category
1970s French French Provincial Vintage Boxes
Materials
Metal
Bunny Williams Home Everett Tray
Located in New York, NY
Our handsome red leather Everett tray, with serpentine embossing, is a capacious size for all sorts of documents, ideal for use on a desktop or on a lower shelf of a tiered table for...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Boxes
Materials
Leather
1950's Vintage Soviet USSR Steel Nickel Cigarette Case Three Heroes
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Art Deco style cigarette case by a Russian manufacturer. made of metal, probably nickel or steel. makers mark, year around 1950s. Some minor dings and scratches commensurat...
Category
1930s Russian Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Materials
Metal
Set of Two Travertine Marble & Resin Stack Sphere Sculptures by Paola Valle
By Paola Valle
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Our stack sphere sculptures can be used as a decorative element on a coffee table, bookshelf, console etc. Their warm hue and curved lines add the right amount of visual interest without overwhelming additional decor. The mix of marble and resin make an incredible combo, a mix that is modern, fun and harmonious. You can place the small sphere on top of the big one or you can separate them and create a new piece.
They are sold by set of two in different sizes.
Material: travertine marble and traslucid brown with marbled brown resin
Measurements:
Small: Travertine sphere...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Boxes
Materials
Travertine
Majolica French Ceramic Cow Tureen Caugant
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica cow tureen circa 1940 signed Caugant.
Category
1940s French Rustic Vintage Boxes
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Natural Gemstone Box Four Seasons Finest Finish 4.25"
Located in Somis, CA
Behold the exquisite craftsmanship of objet d'art of a box crafted from natural gemstones, showcasing the artistry of a master craftsman. A harmonious blend of green serpentine, choc...
Category
2010s Italian Boxes
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Serpentine
Art Deco Wood and Crystal Cookie Box Candy Jar, France 1930s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This refined Art Deco decorative cookie box or candy jar, with a serving bowl insert, was crafted in France in the 1930s. Its modernist design boasts a chromed metal and wood holder ...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Chrome
Large Malachite Box 8" Hinged Finely Made
Located in Somis, CA
A very large, 5.7 lb, 8" stunning grade AAA malachite box. Gemstone malachite ranges from light to dark green, with the highly sought after ones displaying concentric rings and swirl...
Category
2010s Italian Boxes
Materials
Malachite
Pair Onyx Round Boxes
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of beautiful natural onyx containers. In cylindrical forms, finely crafted from refined Pakistani onyx prized for their distinct veining and crystalline texture. One box displ...
Category
2010s Pakistani Boxes
Materials
Onyx
Pewter Box by Nils Fougstedt, Firma Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1953
Located in Hägersten, SE
Box designed by Nils Fougstedt. Produced by Firma Svenskt Tenn, this example made in 1953. Made from pewter with brass edges. Good vintage condition with age related patina and wear....
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Boxes
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Postmodern Marble Box circa 1980
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Postmodern Marble Box circa 1980
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Boxes
Materials
Stone, Marble
Lady's or Gentleman's Designer Eight Watch Trinket Casket Box by Phillip Plein
Located in Dublin, Ireland
A Very Fine Quality Lady's or Gentleman's Eight Watch Casket modelled as a vintage Suitcase in faux leather with nickel finish mounting and stud detailing, complete with its original...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Materials
Faux Leather
Urushi Lacquer Eggshell Orb Box, Small by Alexander Lamont
Located in Khet Bang Sue, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Like an ancient pebble or river-rock that has been tumbled for centuries to polish and reveal its alluvial layers. Hand-turned solid oak box enveloped in lacquered eggshell marquetry.
Category
2010s Thai Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Eggshell, Oak, Lacquer
Antique Apollo Studio Jeweled & Footed Gilt Metal Box C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Apollo Studio Jeweled & Footed Gilt Metal Box C1910
Measures - 3 1/2" x 5 1/8" x 3 3/4"
Category
Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Metal
Middle Eastern Persian Khatam Trinket Box with Miniature Art Painting 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Middle Eastern Persian Khatam Trinket Box with Miniature Art Painting.
This hand-painted, lacquered wooden box features Moorish micro mosaic marquetry, perfect for holding sm...
Category
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Islamic Boxes
Materials
Fruitwood
Asian Art Deco Style Silver and Black Lacquered Jewelry Box 1980s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Art Deco Asian Japonisme style silver and black lacquered jewelry box storage with 1980s.
When opened there is a black removable tray inside with four compartments for rings and small jewelry.
Asian Japanese lacquer in textured silver and black jewelry...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
18th Century Dutch Walnut & Iron Polychromed Domed Table Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18th-century Dutch Walnut and Iron Polychrome Domed Table Box
Netherlands, 18th century or older
A 18th-century Dutch walnut and iron polychrome domed table box, likely retaining i...
Category
18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Boxes
Materials
Iron
Antique Southeast Asian Filipino Maranao Silver Inlaid Brass Betel Nut Box
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce fine quality antique silver-inlaid solid brass betel nut box (Lutuan), dating to the second half of the 19th / early 20th century, hand-crafted in Mindanao, Philippines.
Boxes such as this were used to store the areca nut (also known as the betel nut) which would be wrapped in a betel leaf with lime paste and other ingredients, often tobacco, for chewing. Similar to the European tea caddy, these boxes often served as a way to impress while showing off ones wealth.
Betel chewing was prevalent in the southern Philippines as in much of the rest of Southeast Asia. Wealthier Maranao families on Mindanao were able to afford elaborate silver-inlaid brass betel boxes such as this example. Such boxes were used to show off to guests and from which they were offered betel and the other component such as leaves and lime to make up the betel quid.
Rare large size, most extant examples of such boxes tend to measure around 5 inches in length. At slightly more than 7.75 inches the example here is larger than most.
The distinctive decorative box features a very heavy strong-box like rectangular shaped chest form with canted corners, copper handles, and a conforming hinged lid, lifting open to reveal an interior divided into three compartments covered by four hinged lids. Each of these doors is inlaid with silver in stylized orchid flower patterns.
Exceptionally executed throughout, the arabesque silver inlaid exterior is decorated to the top with a large orchid motif within scrolling obid-obid (stylized rope) borders. The front, back and sides are inlaid with sets of stylized tail feathers of the sari-manok bird beneath which are unusual, highly stylized whimsical zoomorphic faces that appear like cat or tiger faces. (Such stylisation is accounted for by Southeast Asian Islamic preferences to avoid the overt and this potentially idolatrous representation of animal and human forms. Designs such as these are drawn from a local design repertoire that has its origins in wood carving.
Although the spread of Islam in the Philippines began in the 14th century, mostly through the influence of Muslim merchants from the western Malay Archipelago, decorative arts in this design remain exceptionally rare. This lutuan represents a fine example of Islamic metalwork from the most eastern outreach of Islamic art and civilisation: Mindanao island being significantly further east than even China – artwork from Islamic Southeast Asia remains chronically under-represented in the world’s major collections of Islamic art.
PROVENANCE / ACQUISITION
Acquired from highly reputable auction house, Austin Auction Gallery, established 1983, Austin, Texas.
References
Brownrigg, H., Betel Cutters...
Category
19th Century Philippine Islamic Antique Boxes
Materials
Silver, Brass, Bronze, Copper
Small Chinese Export Cloisonné Lidded Box decorated with peaches, Circa 1930
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative Chinese Export cloisonné lidded box which we date to the 20th century, Circa 1930.
The box has a cylindrical shape, with its original lid and is all beauti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Antique Imperial Russian Lukutin Racing Winter Troika Lacquer Jewelry Casket Box
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique Imperial Russian lacquer Racing Winter Troika jewelry casket by the Lukutin Workshops
19th Century
In exceptionally fine condition with original key
The Russian lacquerw...
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
19th Century English Medicine Chest by Clay and Abraham, Liverpool
Located in Delft, NL
A 19th century English medicine chest by Clay and Abraham, Liverpool
A small antique mahogany medicine cabinet with brass handle dating from the early 19th century, which opens through the double doors to reveal an arrangement of bottles, with labels and contents, multiple drawers including weighing instruments and weights, mortar and pestle. A trade label on the bottles for Clay, Abraham Chemists, Liverpool. Their Shop on Bold Street
The interior of the medicine chest has 14 compartments with antique glass bottles with stopper...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Boxes
Materials
Brass
Antique English Large Tunbridge Box With Marquetry Inlay
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An antique English Tunbridge box with geometric inlay, hinged lid, red velvet interior, felted bottom and comes with working key. The box with a diamond form inlaid medallion flanked...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Charoite Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful, substantial and rare natural purple charoite jewelry box, circa late-20th century. Charoite is rare mineral. A beautiful organic pattern graces this charoite stone;...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Boxes
Materials
Stone, Chrome
Japanese Carved Bone Floral Birds Inro, signed early 20th Century
Located in Norton, MA
Nicely carved Inro with birds and flowers. Quality craftsmanship. Hand-carved pierced sides and top. Opens into two pieces, held together with a rust-red s...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Boxes
Materials
Bone
Malachite Box Gemstone Box 4" Botanical Veins
Located in Somis, CA
This beautiful natural malachite box is finely crafted, using the finest malachite. Carefully selected fine-grade malachite in brilliant green displays spectacular concentric rings, ...
Category
2010s Italian Boxes
Materials
Malachite
Ali Con Le Gioie Jewelry Chest with 4 Drawers
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Jewelry chest in briar and mahogany, matte finish, ultra suede lining. 24-karat gold-plated brass accessories. With 4 drawers. Two lockable doors with necklace bars.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes
Materials
Suede, Mahogany
Antique jewelry box 19th Century
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Jewelry box with different compartments and old lock.
Oak Painted white brown.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Boxes
Materials
Oak
19th c. Mahogany Campaign Writing Lap Desk c.1800s
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A 19th century portable Mahogany lap desk trimmed in Tiger Maple that opens up to create a writing surface on original velvet. Top and bottom lift open to reveal storage areas...
Category
19th Century American Victorian Antique Boxes
Materials
Paper
Cut Crystal Square Box with Lid by Tiffany&Co
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Cut crystal lidded trinket box by Tiffany & Co. It playfully revisits the Rubic cube vibe, the iconic post-modern puzzle game. The box can be used in various settings, from cocktail ...
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Boxes
Materials
Crystal
Rare 19th Century Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Tea Caddy, circa 1820
Located in Richmond, London
A very rare English Regency period chinoiserie style black lacquer box, exquisitely gilt-decorated with whimsical oriental motifs.
England, early 19th century.
Why we like it
A cha...
Category
Early 19th Century European Chinoiserie Antique Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
18th Century Georgian Period English Mahogany Inlaid Tea Caddy
Located in Forney, TX
Beloved for its aesthetic beauty and exceptionally high quality, Georgian period furniture and decoration are arguably the most sought after and enduring pieces in British history. T...
Category
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes
Materials
Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood
Chinese Export Blue and White Porcelain Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage cobalt blue porcelain box decorated with pagodas in a riverscape, interior fitted with two compartments, made in 20th Century
Width 7.5 inches / depth 4 inches / height 3 inc...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
21st Century Leather Door Stop Handcrafed in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Keep your doors open.
Hand-crafted in leather it includes a matching handle which blends into the design, while making it easy to pick up and move between rooms. A soft door stop ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Boxes
Materials
Leather
Glaciar Large Silver Alpaca & White Onyx Stone Box
By AIREDELSUR
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Glaciar collection is meticulously handcrafted by our local artisans with these rectangular onyx pieces set around alpaca silver flower vases, boxes and trays.
Our pieces are made...
Category
2010s South American Modern Boxes
Materials
Onyx, Stone, Metal
French Louis XIV Messenger Box - Leather Wrapped Wood - France - 17th 18th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent Louis XIV period messenger box, late 17th early 18th century.
This pretty box is made of leather-covered wood decorated with copper nails on the front and top of the box....
Category
17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Boxes
Materials
Leather, Wood
Large Malachite Box 8" Hinged Finely Made
Located in Somis, CA
A very large, 5.7 lb, 8" stunning grade AAA malachite box. Gemstone malachite ranges from light to dark green, with the highly sought after ones displaying concentric rings and swirl...
Category
2010s Italian Boxes
Materials
Malachite
Art Deco Macassar Wood Decorative Lidded Box, 1930s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant French Art Deco modernist decorative lidded box boasts a minimalist yet refined and sophisticated shape with varnish Macassar wood ornate with tropical wooden edging tri...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes
Materials
Wood, Macassar
Faux Book / Tome Gilt Tooled Leather & Bronze Table Box 'Old English Homes'
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Faux Book / Tome Gilt Tooled Leather & Bronze Table Box 'Old English Homes'
This exquisite faux book or tome box is a remarkable piece of decorative art, blending meticulous crafts...
Category
Late 20th Century English Neoclassical Boxes
Materials
Bronze
1970's Ceramic box by Mithé Espelt
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1970's Ceramic box by Mithé Espelt
Category
1970s French Vintage Boxes
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Vintage Turtle Box by Antony Redmile
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical mid century trinket box crafted in composition in a turtle form having a polished stone lid handle and silver plate on brass head and...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate, Copper
Biedermeier Jewelry Box, Walnut, Ebony, Maple, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful Biedermeier Jewelry or Make-up box from South Germany circa 1830.
Inside with hinged mirror. A long drawer at the bottom front.
Restored and hand-polished with shellac.
Category
1830s Biedermeier Antique Boxes
Materials
Brass
Southeast Asian Decorative Silver Betel Boxes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Two small Southeast Asian decorative silver betel boxes, one in the form of a foo dog or lion, the other decorated in repoussé with beaded and folia...
Category
20th Century Southeast Asian Boxes
Materials
Silver
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...
Category
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Materials
Wood
1930s Art Deco Gold, Brown and Yellow Ceramic Luxury Box by Galvani
By Galvani 2
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a luxurious ceramic box from the 1930s, crafted in the Art Deco style. It has been manufactured by Galvani Ceramiche , famous manufacturer of the period. The exterior of the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
CARTIER 1970 New York Lunch-Box Purse Clutch In 18kt Gold Vermeil On Sterling
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Lunch-box purse designed by Cartier.
This is a stunning hand formed evening purse clutch in the shape of a diminutive lunch box, created by the French jewelry house of Cartier, back...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Materials
Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Asian Brass Mounted Rosewood and Felt Lined Jewelry Box
Located in Germantown, MD
This is a Chinese jewelry box that is made out of rosewood with beautiful Chinoiserie brass trim. It is a nice heavy box that measures 12”W x 8”L x 6”H. The top layer inside holds 5 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Export Boxes
Materials
Brass
19th Century Swedish Allmoge Folk Art Bentwood Chest
Located in Pearland, TX
An incredible Swedish hand-painted chest, having hand-forged iron straps and fittings. Original key included.
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes
Materials
Bentwood
Victorian Black Walnut Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy Box, Circa 1880.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Victorian Black Walnut Tunbridge Ware Tea Caddy Box, Circa 1880.
Beautiful and unique geometric inlay mosaic design banding embellishments with mother of pearl key and top medallion. Glowing, patinated wood box with hinged lid. This antique Tunbridge box...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes
Materials
Fruitwood, Walnut
Antique Brass Inlaid English Regency Mahogany Double Tea Caddy Box 19th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Superb Example of an English Regency well grained Mahogany Double Tea Caddy of traditional rectangular outline, with lavish brass scrolling inlay decoration and complete fitted inter...
Category
19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes
Materials
Brass
19th Century Anglo-Indian Sadeli Inlaid Work Box Traveling Writing Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
A stunning camel bone, ebony and metal inlaid sadeli work box with portable writing desk, Bombay, circa 1850.
The sandalwood body of faceted rec...
Category
Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Boxes
Materials
Metal
Art Nouveau Exceptional Continental Lidded Brass Casket with Maiden
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional Continental, probably Austrian, Art Nouveau Brass lidded casket with a molded portrait of a maiden dating from around 1900. The heavily made casket is of rectangular f...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Boxes
Materials
Brass, Copper
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.