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Boxes For Sale
Vintage Sterling Silver And Wood English Hinged Small Box Desk Accessory
Vintage Sterling Silver And Wood English Hinged Small Box Desk Accessory

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 Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Anglo Indian Decorative Box with Painted Figures of Dancers
Anglo Indian Decorative Box with Painted Figures of Dancers

Anglo Indian Decorative Box with Painted Figures of Dancers

Located in Stamford, CT

Very decorative hand painted in the Anglo-Indian style. Painted back and gold with each framed panel filled with female dancers and male flower bearing suiters. A colorful and fun, a...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Boxes

Materials

Wood

Rare Hermès, Paris Equestrian / Horse Box c.1970
Rare Hermès, Paris Equestrian / Horse Box c.1970

Rare Hermès, Paris Equestrian / Horse Box c.1970

By Hermès, Ravinet D' Enfert

Located in Bath, GB

A very rare example of a French mid-century modern silver plate and gold plate box by the iconic French fashion house, Hermès of Paris. A stunning design in silverplate with a gilde...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver Plate

Louis Wain Cat Themed Edwardian Pill Box / Snuff Box by LS Mayer, Germany, 1900s
Louis Wain Cat Themed Edwardian Pill Box / Snuff Box by LS Mayer, Germany, 1900s

Louis Wain Cat Themed Edwardian Pill Box / Snuff Box by LS Mayer, Germany, 1900s

By Louis Wain

Located in London, GB

A fantastic and highly collectible Edwardian Art Nouveau cat-themed pill box or snuff box featuring an enchanting brass plaque of a cat with original green glass eyes, made in German...

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Boxes

Materials

Brass, Nickel

1960s Green Glass Turtle Trinket Box by Curt Schlevogt, Czechoslovakia
1960s Green Glass Turtle Trinket Box by Curt Schlevogt, Czechoslovakia

1960s Green Glass Turtle Trinket Box by Curt Schlevogt, Czechoslovakia

By Heinrich Hoffmann, Curt Schlevogt

Located in Glasgow, GB

A striking green glass turtle-shaped trinket box by Curt Schlevogt. Produced in Czechoslovakia in the 1960s. This sculptural container is a mid-century reissue of Art Deco malachite ...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Art Glass, Slag Glass

English Campaign Style Rosewood Brass Inlaid Lap Desk, circa 1850
English Campaign Style Rosewood Brass Inlaid Lap Desk, circa 1850

English Campaign Style Rosewood Brass Inlaid Lap Desk, circa 1850

Located in San Francisco, CA

A fine quality brass inlaid Campaign style traveling desk with a recessed brass handle engraved with the name of its owner, Anne Orten. The piece opens to reveal a velvet lined writi...

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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

Vintage Moorish Jewelry Box, Handmade in Granada, Spain, 1950s Design
Vintage Moorish Jewelry Box, Handmade in Granada, Spain, 1950s Design

Vintage Moorish Jewelry Box, Handmade in Granada, Spain, 1950s Design

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Handmade Alhambra Palace Moorish Jewelry Box – 1950s Granada, Spain Bring the grandeur of Islamic architecture into your home with this stunning vintage jewelry box, handcraf...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Moorish Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

German Porcelain Jewelry Box
German Porcelain Jewelry Box

German Porcelain Jewelry Box

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

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...

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Mid-20th Century German Regency Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Art Nouveau Pewter Box by Just Andersen, 1910s, Denmark
Art Nouveau Pewter Box by Just Andersen, 1910s, Denmark

Art Nouveau Pewter Box by Just Andersen, 1910s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

Art Nouveau Pewter Box designed by Just Andersen in the late 1910s. * Round hammered pewter box with lid with flower knop and floral chasings * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufactur...

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1910s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Midcentury Bamboo, Rattan and Bakelite Box by Cesare Di Cesare, Italy 1970s
Midcentury Bamboo, Rattan and Bakelite Box by Cesare Di Cesare, Italy 1970s

Midcentury Bamboo, Rattan and Bakelite Box by Cesare Di Cesare, Italy 1970s

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury beautiful rectangular decorative box in bamboo, rattan and red bakelite by Cesare Di Cesare. Made in Italy in the 1970s. The original label is still attached as shown ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan, Bakelite

Art Deco Style Czech Malachite Glass Trinket Dish, 1960s
Art Deco Style Czech Malachite Glass Trinket Dish, 1960s

Art Deco Style Czech Malachite Glass Trinket Dish, 1960s

By Curt Schlevogt, Heinrich Hoffmann

Located in Glasgow, GB

A vivid green malachite glass trinket box, produced in 1960s Czechoslovakia (modern-day Czech Republic), using the original moulds from the studios of Heinrich Hoffmann and Curt Schl...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Glass, Slag Glass

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Box Dragon, Foo Dog, Phoenix Bird, Butte
Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Box Dragon, Foo Dog, Phoenix Bird, Butte

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Meiji Box Dragon, Foo Dog, Phoenix Bird, Butte

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese copper footed rectangular double-bottom box with hinged lid. Late Meiji period, The piece is decorated with cloisonne enamel depictions of dragons, phoenix bird, flowers against the swirl motif background. Collectible Oriental Vanity...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Boxes

Materials

Copper, Enamel

English Mother-of-Pearl inlaid Rosewood Box , Campaign Desk
English Mother-of-Pearl inlaid Rosewood Box , Campaign Desk

English Mother-of-Pearl inlaid Rosewood Box , Campaign Desk

Located in Wichita, KS

An elegant 19th-century English Regency rosewood writing slope and campaign desk, exquisitely decorated with mother-of-pearl scrolling foliate inlay and refined silver-toned metal st...

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19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Jewelry Box nickel and glass around 1920s
Art Deco Jewelry Box nickel and glass around 1920s

Art Deco Jewelry Box nickel and glass around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Art Deco Jewelry Box nickel and glass around 1920s Original condition

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Nickel

Beautiful Moorish Damascus or Asian Inlaid Inlay Wood Box Storage Chest Trunk
Beautiful Moorish Damascus or Asian Inlaid Inlay Wood Box Storage Chest Trunk

Beautiful Moorish Damascus or Asian Inlaid Inlay Wood Box Storage Chest Trunk

Located in Studio City, CA

Stunning mosaic, geometric design, and gorgeous craftsmanship. This work is made of beautiful dark wood and shell and/or bone inlay. The iron handles are also a nice touch. A genuine...

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20th Century Asian Moorish Boxes

Materials

Wood

Sphere table cigarette lighter Red enamel Salimbeni
Sphere table cigarette lighter Red enamel Salimbeni

Sphere table cigarette lighter Red enamel Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Sphere table cigarette lighter in 925/1000 gold-plated sterling silver and translucent fire enamel on guilloché, in a modern contemporary style. Piezoelectric mechanism. Dimensions d...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Tchibo Tin Box Red and Gold Arabesque Coffee Container Vintage 1960 Germany
Tchibo Tin Box Red and Gold Arabesque Coffee Container Vintage 1960 Germany

Tchibo Tin Box Red and Gold Arabesque Coffee Container Vintage 1960 Germany

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Tchibo coffee tin box red and gold coffee box vintage 1960 Germany. Circa 1960's Tchibo round coffee tin box in gold and red enamel. Very decorative storage tin with a Moorish Arabes...

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Mid-20th Century German Moorish Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Tin

Ceramic Restaurant Matchbox by Catie Curry, NYC Iconic Design, Functional Art
Ceramic Restaurant Matchbox by Catie Curry, NYC Iconic Design, Functional Art

Ceramic Restaurant Matchbox by Catie Curry, NYC Iconic Design, Functional Art

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Matchbox Series is composed of roughly 4”x 6” boxes that make direct references to iconic NYC institutions. These boxes come with slide out inserts that are filled with oversized...

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2010s American Modern Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Tuareg Box, Intricately Carved, Leather Covered Box in Hand Dyed Brown
Tuareg Box, Intricately Carved, Leather Covered Box in Hand Dyed Brown

Tuareg Box, Intricately Carved, Leather Covered Box in Hand Dyed Brown

Located in Chicago, IL

This Tuareg leather box is a finely handcrafted storage chest rooted in the rich artistic traditions of the Sahara, particularly those of Mali. Created by a Malian artisan now based ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

Unique Lined Onyx Jewelry Box with Malachite Hippopotamus, circa 1960's
Unique Lined Onyx Jewelry Box with Malachite Hippopotamus, circa 1960's

Unique Lined Onyx Jewelry Box with Malachite Hippopotamus, circa 1960's

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Unique Lined Onyx Jewelry Box with Malachite Hippopotamus Handle circa 1960's Artist Unknown The interior of the box is lined Box 4" D x 6" W x 2 1/4" (4" with Hippo) H "in the s...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Malachite, Onyx

Czech Malachite Glass Trinket Box, Curt Schlevogt, 1950s Art Deco
Czech Malachite Glass Trinket Box, Curt Schlevogt, 1950s Art Deco

Czech Malachite Glass Trinket Box, Curt Schlevogt, 1950s Art Deco

By Heinrich Hoffmann, Curt Schlevogt

Located in Glasgow, GB

A richly coloured malachite glass trinket box, crafted in Czechoslovakia during the mid-20th century, circa 1950s. This rectangular lidded box is a direct aesthetic descendant of the decorative glassware designed by Heinrich Hoffmann and Curt Schlevogt, two pivotal figures in the Czech Art Deco glass...

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Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Italian Green Alabaster Box with Decorative Brass Mounts
Italian Green Alabaster Box with Decorative Brass Mounts

Italian Green Alabaster Box with Decorative Brass Mounts

Located in Hamburg, DE

This exquisite small box, crafted in Italy during the 1970s, is a beautiful example of vintage decorative design. Made from alabaster, a soft mineral often used for ornamental object...

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Mid-20th Century Boxes

Materials

Alabaster

SmallSky Blue Shagreen and Macassar Ebony Box with Bone Inlay
SmallSky Blue Shagreen and Macassar Ebony Box with Bone Inlay

SmallSky Blue Shagreen and Macassar Ebony Box with Bone Inlay

Located in New York, NY

Elegant, exotic, and unmistakably refined, shagreen has long captivated those with a discerning eye for luxury. Derived from stingray skin, this richly textured material first appear...

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2010s Boxes

Materials

Stainless Steel

Modernist Burl Wood Trinket Box
Modernist Burl Wood Trinket Box

Modernist Burl Wood Trinket Box

Located in San Diego, CA

An unusual and streamlined burl wood trinket box, circa 1990s. The box has a movable lid and is in great vintage condition. Incredibly beautiful pi...

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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Boxes

Materials

Burl

Antique English Rosewood Inlaid Sewing Box
Antique English Rosewood Inlaid Sewing Box

Antique English Rosewood Inlaid Sewing Box

Located in Northampton, GB

Inlaid with floral sprays of engraved mother of pearl and brass From our Sewing Box collection, we are delighted to offer this William IV Rosewood Inlaid Sewing Box. The Sewing Box ...

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Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Boxes

Materials

Silver

Victorian Enamel Opaline Glass Box
Victorian Enamel Opaline Glass Box

Victorian Enamel Opaline Glass Box

Located in Tampa, FL

beautiful Victorian opaline glass box dating from approximately the 1860s to 1890s. This exquisite example features finely detailed enamel decoration set against the soft, luminous ...

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1860s English Antique Boxes

Materials

Opaline Glass

Antique Art Deco Nesting Dolls Boxes Handpainted after Kustodiev
Antique Art Deco Nesting Dolls Boxes Handpainted after Kustodiev

Antique Art Deco Nesting Dolls Boxes Handpainted after Kustodiev

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Antique Art Deco set of 7 nesting dolls Handpainted each in different image after Kustodiev paintings. signed by the artist. Rare collectible and decorative set. Masterful painting o...

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1920s Russian Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Wood

XXI Century Italian Sterling decorative brick-shaped box
XXI Century Italian Sterling decorative brick-shaped box

XXI Century Italian Sterling decorative brick-shaped box

By Arval Argenti Valenza

Located in VALENZA, IT

Sterling silver box in the shape of a perforated brick. The box was made entirely by hand starting from a raw sheet of sterling silver and shaped into the shape of a brick. Round bus...

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2010s Italian Other Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Hand-Carved Rectangular Blue Onyx Box by AIREDELSUR
Hand-Carved Rectangular Blue Onyx Box by AIREDELSUR

Hand-Carved Rectangular Blue Onyx Box by AIREDELSUR

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

The shape of the inactive Tronador volcano reminded us of the pyramid shaped idea of our boxes that make up this collection. With a rectangular or square base, the box is a reflectio...

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2010s Argentine Modern Boxes

Materials

Stone, Onyx

Venetian Renaissance Jewelry Chest
Venetian Renaissance Jewelry Chest

Venetian Renaissance Jewelry Chest

Located in Greenwich, CT

Rare Venetian 16th century Italian traveling jewelry chest profusely decorated in Arabesque black and gilt decoration featuring rare specimen stone drawer fronts in a Palladian archi...

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16th Century Italian Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood

Vintage Monogrammed Carved Bead Trim Box
Vintage Monogrammed Carved Bead Trim Box

Vintage Monogrammed Carved Bead Trim Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This handsome antique wooden box is a refined example of Victorian-era craftsmanship, blending functional utility with intricate folk-art detail. Meticulously carved from a rich, dark-stained hardwood, the case features a sophisticated octagonal design on the lid, framed by a continuous border of hand-carved bead-and-reel trim. Centered on the cover is an ornate, hand-engraved metal shield bearing a scrolling script monogram, adding a layer of storied history and personalized charm to the piece. Its deep, warm finish and architectural lines make it a masculine yet elegant addition to a traditional library, executive desktop, or a curated shelf of curiosities. Ideally suited for safeguarding small treasures such as cufflinks, vintage stamps, or heirloom jewelry, this versatile case measures 5.75" wide, 4.25" deep, and 2" tall. The interior reveals a clean, natural wood finish, while the exterior has acquired a deep, lustrous patina over more than a century of use. It remains in great antique condition, showing minor surface scuffs and gentle smoothing to the carved edges that serve as a testament to its long history. This piece is a sophisticated find for any collector of antique treenware...

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Early 20th Century British Folk Art Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique Walnut Gentleman's Vanity Dressing or Travel Box
Antique Walnut Gentleman's Vanity Dressing or Travel Box

Antique Walnut Gentleman's Vanity Dressing or Travel Box

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique Walnut Gentleman's Vanity Dressing or Travel Box. It includes a red velvet interior and original crystal and silver-plated jars and box with a secret compartment that is spri...

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1860s French Louis Philippe Antique Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Rectangular Brass and Shell Jewelry Trinket Box
Mid-Century Rectangular Brass and Shell Jewelry Trinket Box

Mid-Century Rectangular Brass and Shell Jewelry Trinket Box

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Sturdy rectangular hinged trinket box featuring brass and inlaid iridescent mother of pearl shells throughout. This box is super charming and functional for displaying or containing ...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Art Nouveau Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set Tronador Square Bordeaux, Blue, Cream, Onyx Stone Boxes
Set Tronador Square Bordeaux, Blue, Cream, Onyx Stone Boxes

Set Tronador Square Bordeaux, Blue, Cream, Onyx Stone Boxes

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

The shape of the inactive Tronador volcano reminded us of the pyramid shaped idea of our boxes that make up this collection. With a rectangular or square base, the box is a reflectio...

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2010s Argentine Modern Boxes

Materials

Stone, Onyx

1960s French Ornate Inlaid Jewelry Box
1960s French Ornate Inlaid Jewelry Box

1960s French Ornate Inlaid Jewelry Box

Located in High Point, NC

A charming 1960s French jewelry box richly decorated with hand-applied shell inlay. The rectangular form is entirely encrusted with a carefully arranged composition of scallop shells...

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1960s French Vintage Boxes

Materials

Shell, Velvet, Wood

1920 Persian Brass Jewelry Box in Mamluk Revival Damascene Moorish Islamic Style
1920 Persian Brass Jewelry Box in Mamluk Revival Damascene Moorish Islamic Style

1920 Persian Brass Jewelry Box in Mamluk Revival Damascene Moorish Islamic Style

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Persian Islamic Brass Jewelry Footed Box in Mamluk Revival Damascene style. A Middle Eastern Moorish Damascene Brass Box circa 1910-1920s. A fine antique handcrafted etched hammered Syrian Damascene brass jewelry box. Octagonal shape lidded antique Moorish Persian footed trinket brass box, handcrafted and chased with calligraphy Islamic Arabic design writing. The Box decorated with etched Arabic inscription and lotus flowers with a very fine Arabesque design. Middle Eastern jewelry brass box with eight small feet, hinged lid, lined in a Moroccan red velvet. Great Moorish Mamluke Revival brass decorative Islamic metal art object. Dimensions 6.75" W × 5" D × 5.25" H. In the Mamluk Style (Mamluk Revival). Origin: Middle East. Date: Circa 1900-1920s. Hand-hammered and engraved, this beautifully incised brass box Islamic...

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Early 20th Century Asian Islamic Boxes

Materials

Brass

Large 19th Century Crystal Box with Blue Enamel Decoration
Large 19th Century Crystal Box with Blue Enamel Decoration

Large 19th Century Crystal Box with Blue Enamel Decoration

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Gorgeous Large 19th Century Crystal Box with Blue Enamel Decoration and gilt fittings. Box is raised on paw feet and come with a key. Gilt fittings show signs of oxidation that can e...

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Late 19th Century Antique Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Enamel

Swedish 18th Century Bentwood Travel Box or Chest
Swedish 18th Century Bentwood Travel Box or Chest

Swedish 18th Century Bentwood Travel Box or Chest

Located in Buisson, FR

Rare and very beautiful Swedish travel box with stunning patina and hand forged iron details. Working lock and key ( bronze key from the 19th century). Sweden, circa 1750-1800. Weath...

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18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes

Materials

Iron

EX Sotheby's. Estate of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. A Mid-20th Century European
EX Sotheby's. Estate of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. A Mid-20th Century European

EX Sotheby's. Estate of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. A Mid-20th Century European

Located in Victoria, BC

A rare and visually striking mid-20th century European silver cigarette box. The hinged lid is meticulously set with rows of polished amethyst-colored pastes, each individually hand-...

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1950s Vintage Boxes

Materials

Silver

Swedish Grace Pewter Lidded Box by Edvin Ollers, 1924
Swedish Grace Pewter Lidded Box by Edvin Ollers, 1924

Swedish Grace Pewter Lidded Box by Edvin Ollers, 1924

By Edvin Ollers

Located in Knivsta, SE

Swedish Grace Pewter Lidded Box by Edvin Ollers, 1924 A rare and exquisitely crafted pewter lidded box designed by renowned Swedish artist and designer Edvin Ollers (1888–1959). Da...

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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Antique French Victorian Burled Marquetry Inlay Trinket Vanity Case Cigar Box
Antique French Victorian Burled Marquetry Inlay Trinket Vanity Case Cigar Box

Antique French Victorian Burled Marquetry Inlay Trinket Vanity Case Cigar Box

Located in Dayton, OH

An exceptional large wooden case from the Victorian era, circa 1880s. Made from pine with raised and burled panels. Features a marquetry inlay top showcasing a bird within a flowerin...

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1880s Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Pine, Burl

Italian Murano Aventurine Glass Hinged Egg Box on Gilt Metal Stand
Italian Murano Aventurine Glass Hinged Egg Box on Gilt Metal Stand

Italian Murano Aventurine Glass Hinged Egg Box on Gilt Metal Stand

Located in Southampton, NJ

An elegant Murano glass hinged box in the form of an egg, exemplifying the refined craftsmanship of Venetian glassmaking. The body is composed of softly opalescent glass, adorned wit...

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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes

Materials

Metal

Round Favor Box with Lid in 925/1000 Sterling Silver Green Enamel Art Nouveau St
Round Favor Box with Lid in 925/1000 Sterling Silver Green Enamel Art Nouveau St

Round Favor Box with Lid in 925/1000 Sterling Silver Green Enamel Art Nouveau St

By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Round favor box with lid in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guillochè and hand-painted miniature of a bouquet of flowers in Art Nouveau style. B...

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1960s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Campaign Style Leather Box
Campaign Style Leather Box

Campaign Style Leather Box

Located in Westwood, NJ

Wrapped in a brown antique leather-look finish, this rectangular box is edged in bold brass corner brackets and lined with nailhead trim—classic features that evoke the bespoke craft...

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Campaign Boxes

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Trinket Box - marked "JB Signifies the Best"
Art Nouveau Trinket Box - marked "JB Signifies the Best"

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 ...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Boxes

Materials

Spelter

Jewellery Box with Decorative Ceramic Lid by Mithé Espelt (circa 1960s)
Jewellery Box with Decorative Ceramic Lid by Mithé Espelt (circa 1960s)

Jewellery Box with Decorative Ceramic Lid by Mithé Espelt (circa 1960s)

By Mithé Espelt

Located in London, GB

Jewellery box with decorative ceramic lid by Mithé Espelt (circa 1960s). A series of yellow and green imperfect circles appear on the cover of the box like stepping stones in a garde...

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1960s French Vintage Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Onyx Box, Made in Italy, 1950s
Mid-Century Onyx Box, Made in Italy, 1950s

Mid-Century Onyx Box, Made in Italy, 1950s

Located in Palermo, IT

Mid-Century onyx box, Made in Italy, 1950s Complete and in good condition.

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1950s Italian Vintage Boxes

Materials

Marble

Antique Asian Wood Opium Container with Lid and Brass Pull
Antique Asian Wood Opium Container with Lid and Brass Pull

Antique Asian Wood Opium Container with Lid and Brass Pull

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Decorative Antique Asian round wood box container with lid and brass pull. Vintage collectible Asian wooden tobacco or opium round container. Round shaped lidded opium container...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Tibetan Boxes

Materials

Wood

Tessellated Stone Trunk
Tessellated Stone Trunk

Tessellated Stone Trunk

Located in Houston, TX

Late 20th Century tessellated stone with red lining, featuring brass hinges, handles, and chain.

Category

Late 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Stone

Antique Gothic Revival Sewing Case, Scottish, Walnut, Brass, Workbox, Victorian
Antique Gothic Revival Sewing Case, Scottish, Walnut, Brass, Workbox, Victorian

Antique Gothic Revival Sewing Case, Scottish, Walnut, Brass, Workbox, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Gothic revival sewing case. A Scottish, walnut and brass work box, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870. Delightful Gothic overtones from the revered Scottish revival period Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order Select walnut stocks present fine grain interest Warm caramel and biscuit hues dance across the fine casework Lid adorned with superb brass quarterfoil plate and four corner mounts Later silver plated shield engraved with a monogram and the year 1887 Fascia hosts a shaped lock escutcheon with inset working lock — key present Striking silk cotton interior lining finished in a rich scarlet hue The interior catches the eye with a buttoned finish, hosting cobalt blue sequins Trio of pouches to the lower section for hosting glass bottles or several cotton reels This is a superb antique sewing case...

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1870s British High Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

Box shaped “heart”playing card suit red fired Art Deco style Salimbeni
Box shaped “heart”playing card suit red fired Art Deco style Salimbeni

Box shaped “heart”playing card suit red fired Art Deco style Salimbeni

By Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Playing card suit-shaped box “heart” in 925/1000 sterling silver with red fired enamel in Art Deco style, early 1900s. With lost hinge, i.e. semi-invisible. Dimensions cm. 9.5 x 10 x...

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1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Large Modern Decorative Box in Horn and Wood, Textural Design, Spain
Large Modern Decorative Box in Horn and Wood, Textural Design, Spain

Large Modern Decorative Box in Horn and Wood, Textural Design, Spain

Located in New York, NY

Textural keepsake box clad in heat set pyrimidial horn elements. A great addition to any desk or coffee table.

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Boxes

Materials

Horn, Wood

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.