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Boxes For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 1890s
Vintage White Marble Jewelry Trinket with Bird Intarsia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A beautifully hand-crafted trinket or jewelry box in white marble. Featuring an organically crafted oval shape and the lid is decorated with intarsia of a bird. Unknown European make...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Boxes

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Marble

Fontana Arte Wooden Box with Mirror Glass Top Designed by Pietro Chiesa, 1930s
Located in London, GB
A very beautiful box from the 1930, designed by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte with a rectangular base in light brown walnut wood worked in an undulated manner and with a refined fai...
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1930s Vintage Boxes

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Antique “KRAFT AL PACCA” German Shagreen Cigarette Case
Located in Beirut, LB
Black lacquered silver Cigarette case, has particularly lovely shagreen (GALUCHAT) band on the top. Stamped “Kraft Al Pacca” and “Argent” from the inside. The wonderful Galuchat m...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Intricately Inlaid Dovetailed Craftsman Built Lidded Dresser Box
Located in Ferndale, MI
Very possibly polish in origin. Finely made and assembled lidded box. Dovetail corners and intricate inlay of exotic woods and beads.
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Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Boxes

Materials

Wood

1950s Hermès Cigarette Holder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic vintage Hermès cigarette box. Cigarette box is heavy and wrapped in leather. Cornucopia (Horn of Plenty) decorative lid. Removable metal i...
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1950s French Vintage Boxes

Materials

Metal

English Art Deco Sterling Silver Box 1957
Located in New York, NY
English Art Deco sterling silver box, 1957. Rectangular with plain sides. Cover hinged and tabbed with flat top and chamfered edges; allover engine-turned ornament. Cedar-lined inter...
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1950s British Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Moroccan Ethnic Talisman Silver Amulet Box Holder
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Moroccan Koran Scroll Talisman Box Amulet Holder Made of Metal Silvered Repousse. Large Berber tribal ethnic talisman pendant storage box with a lovely original patina, a rare, large amulet necklace probably from Morocco. Traditionally the case would have contained a small copy of the Koran or other protective religious verses or written incantations were sealed inside to protect the wearer. In square shape, silvered metal repousse talisman case which stored a miniature Koran or talisman considered to hold special protective powers. This ornate box is a Quran case or carrier and would have originally been worn by someone to protect from the evil eye. Silvered metal box with hanging charms that will makes sounds to push away any bad spirit when moving. As the wearer moves, a soft jingling sound is made by the dangle drops. Noise is thought to drive djinns (evil spirits) away. The front has intricate, dense geometric design, the box opened from the top by sliding a small piece of metal. Large pendant with hanging amber colored beads, embossed silver metal with geometrical relief and repousse. This beautiful antique ethnic piece could be worn as a piece of jewelry pendant. Great Islamic Folk Art, metal work, bold, beautiful, great to use as a collectible Islamic object displayed on the wall or on a table. Material: nickel silvered metal. Circa 1920's. Probably from Morocco, but similar objects can also been found in Islamic country around the world in North Africa from Morocco to Algeria, and also in Asia,Afghanistan Oman, Malaysia, India Kashmir...
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Islamic Boxes

Materials

Metal

Handcrafted Jewelry Box by Bay Area Artist Dean Santner c.1970
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Original studio, handcrafted wood jewelry box by California woodworker, Dean Santner. Expertly crafted in walnut. Pull out center drawer lined in purple felt. CREATOR Dea...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Felt, Walnut

German silver and enamel cigarette case
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
German silver and enamel cigarette case Origin Germany Circa 1930 Hand-painted scene of two beautiful hunting dogs its interior is ver...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Vintage Middle Eastern Moorish Inlaid Marquetry Mosaic Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Middle Eastern Moorish Inlaid Marquetry Mosaic Trinket Box. Middle Eastern Moorish inlaid marquetry storage box. The amazing craftsmansh...
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Mid-20th Century Lebanese Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood, Shell

Decorative Cigar Box in Brass, Malachite and Wood, Mexico, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful hinged inlaid malachite and sodalite (or lapis lazuli) brass metal box with wood interior. Two roosters grace the lid. The metalsmiths of Taxco, Mexico were known for p...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Malachite, Metal, Brass

Antique Twisted Three Handled Glass and Silver Plate Biscuit Box, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
A really unusual biscuit box (it would make the most wonderful ice bucket too); made from glass and silver plate which is marked EPNS and 1/0 which I believe is made from the famous ...
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1890s German Late Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

1930s Zardozi Indian Clutch with Peacock with Gold Metal Thread
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Indulge in the timeless charm of our vintage black velvet embroidered evening bag/clutch, adorned with an exquisite peacock design. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this accessory exudes a classic allure that harkens back to an era before 2000. Enhancing its allure is a discreet strap across the back, allowing for an effortless and stylish hand carry. Inside, the clutch reveals a well-thought-out interior, featuring a dedicated compartment for money or change, along with a small pocket for an identification card, a mirror, or a compact. While lacking a traditional strap, its handheld design exudes a sophistication reminiscent of the past. This vintage gem is the perfect companion for a range of occasions, be it a holiday soirée, a romantic dinner date, a lively party, or a memorable prom night. Immerse yourself in the nostalgia and glamour of yesteryears with this extraordinary black velvet peacock clutch...
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1930s Vintage Boxes

Materials

Velvet

Middle Eastern Persian Micro Mosaic Khatam Inlaid Jewelry Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Middle Eastern Indo-Persian Micro Mosaic Khatam Inlaid Wooden Jewelry Box. Middle Eastern Persian Sadeli micro mosaic marquetry inlaid box with geometric Moorish design. Handcrafted Khatam wooden box with very delicate micro mosaic marquetry from the ancient Middle Eastern technique of inlaying from arrangements of so many delicate pieces of precious hand painted wood, with bone around the edges. This beautiful Middle Eastern Persian, Indian Wooden box is covered with fine Moorish micro mosaic marquetry and is used as a jewelry, trinket box. Lined in deep red velvet. Dimensions: 6.5in.D x 3in.H x 10 wide. Nice Indian Mughal, Indo Persian Box...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Moorish Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

Italian Cigarettes Tobacco Box Art Deco 1930 with Inlays of Fine Sorrento Woods
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian cigarettes tobacco box Art Deco 1930 with inlays of fine Sorrento woods . With the flap that once opened shows all the matchstick cigarettes, ...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Wood

Italian Murano Faceted Glass & Brass Hinged Box / Jewelry Box
Located in North Miami, FL
This beautiful hinged Murano glass box in pristine clear faceted glass and brass trim and original decorative key and tassel. It is a wonderful desk or...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Naturalistic Victorian silver plated folding biscuit box made circa 1890
Located in London, London
Made circa 1890 by James Dixon & Sons, this attractive, Antique, Victorian, Silver Plate folding Biscuit Box, is of traditional form, with push button opening to each side, and gilt ...
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1890s English Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

1930s Ornate Bronze Box with Feet and Hinged Lid
Located in Tarrytown, NY
This 1930s Ornate Bronze Box/Casket features religious figures and has a hinged top with hinged latch All sides have a patina which adds depth and beauty Underside is marked "Made in...
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1930s Belgian Vintage Boxes

Materials

Brass, Bronze

1934 Swedish Pewter Jar by Harald Linder
By Harold Linder
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 1934 Swedish Pewter Jar by Harald Linder. Lid has a decorative animal on the top and the makers signatur is underneath the bottom. Overall in a very good condition with age...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Triangle Art Deco Mahogany Wood Trinket Decor Box with Geometric Design
Located in Toronto, CA
This exquisite Art Deco mahogany trinket box is a rare and elegant find. With its deep, rich color and sleek geometric design, it embodies the tim...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

French Art Deco Jewelry Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco box ,walnut wood base and walnut veneer. The wood box can be use as a cigar box.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Cologne Cathedral Jewelry Trinket Box Metal, Antique German Souvenir, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous vintage metal jewelry box. A beautiful decorative item in metal inside covered with cloth. Made in Germany, circa 1930s. Nice addi...
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1930s German Vintage Boxes

Materials

Metal

Russian Silver-Gilt and Cloisonne Enamel Box
Located in London, GB
The date mark that is stamped on this box is 1894 Assayer's mark AA (Anatoly A Artsybashev). Cover and sides with foliate scrolls in red, white, a gold initial on top,mauve, apple-...
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1890s Ukrainian Antique Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver-Plate Round Box, Velvet Lined, Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
Charming silver plated box, showing silver worn through to brass on the lid. The interior is lined with velvet, the bottom shows a mark "f" for Faro with a crown and made in Portugal...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Box, Metal, Macassar and Crystal
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant Art Deco decorative box with a crystal bowl inlay was made in France during the 1930s. Formerly, the box with its serving insert would be used as a cookie box or candy j...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Chrome

Unusual Art Deco Sterling Silver Table Box With Hinged Lid
By Hassett & Harper Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Unusual, rare, Art Deco Period, footed sterling silver table box with rounded, hinged lid, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1938, Hassett and Harper Ltd. - makers. Underside ...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Maitland-Smith Bronze Hippopotamus on a Marble Jewelry Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Slightly eccentric vintage jewelry box with a cast bronze hippopotamus standing on a three drawer chest clad in marble veneer and set on four bro...
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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

Materials

Shell, Fruitwood, Abalone

Italian Florentine Rectangular Wood Trinket Jewelry Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large charming Italian Mid-Century Florentine hand crafted box with classical scenes. This gilt-wood box with red, gold and black detailing has four comp...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

1950s by Piero Fornasetti Midcentury Italian Design Box
Located in Brescia, IT
Serigraphy on metal, wood box Excellent condition.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Metal

Maison Desny Style Art Deco Modernist Box Macassar and Chrome
Located in Atlanta, GA
This gorgeous French Art Deco decorative box is reminiscent of Desny's work. It features Macassar wood hexagonal sides with chromed metal accents on the lid. French Art Deco decorati...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Mahogany machinists tool box
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
Mahogany box with nice finger joinery. Restored condition. Previously used to store machinists tools.
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1940s Vintage Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

American Midcentury Modern Sterling Silver Box
By Boardman Silversmiths 1
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Modern sterling silver box. Made by JC Boardman & Co. in Connecticut. Rectangular with straight sides and curved corners. Cover hinged with gently curved top and rectangul...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Borghese Italian Ceramic Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage plaster ceramic box made in Italy. Incredibly sculpted piece in a gothic style that presents a faux wood exterior with incredible lines. The interior of the box is ...
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1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Swedish, decorated, bent wooden box. Handpainted 'Kurbits' style.
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A beautiful vintage bent wooden box known as a "Svepask" from Sweden. This item can be dated to 1947 and derives from Gagnef in the Dalarna region. It has been decorated with a tradi...
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1940s Swedish Folk Art Vintage Boxes

Materials

Bentwood

Vintage MCM Small Brass Chinoiserie Trinket Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful MCM small brass lidded coffret style trinket box with chinoserie detail. The box depicts engraved scenes with a main motif of a sea ship on the upper lid and other scenes ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Boxes

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Flapper Powder Puff Doll & Stand by Fasold & Stuach, C1930
Located in Devon, England
First time we've had one of these so quite a rare find and in superb condition is this wonderful 1930's Art Deco German porcelain pin cushion half doll related head powder puff set, ...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Bitossi Box, Ceramic, Geometric, Red, Yellow, White, Orange, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi box, ceramic, geometric, red, yellow, white and orange, signed. A small scale box from Aldo Londi's Líneas Rotas (Broken Lines) series. The lid is decorated with a puzzle pie...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Victorian Period Sterling Silver Heart-Form Trinkets Box with Hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
Victorian, sterling silver heart-form trinkets box with hinged lid and gilt interior, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1897, H. Matthews - Maker. Lid is designed with a Joshu...
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1890s Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Midcentury Abalone Shell and Brass Decorative Trinket Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful midcentury abalone shell and brass decorative trinket box with hard wood lining made in Mexico in the style of Los Castillios, circa...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Hand Carved Solid Ebony Wood Box, France, 1950s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
French handcrafted solid ebony wood box made in the 1950s. Can be used as a jewellery box or as a decorative object. Good condition.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Wood, Ebony

Ebony Macassar Decorative or Jewelry Box, Brown Color, Art Deco, France, 1940
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
It is a Macassar ebony box, which opens onto a compartment covered in velvet. This box was made in France in the 1940s, it is an ArDéco object. It i...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Macassar

Antique Wooden Bucket
Located in New York, NY
Antique wooden milk farm bucket. Wooden bucket pail having heavy hand forged iron banding. Two solid wooden handles specifically for titling the bucket t...
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1890s Chinese Country Antique Boxes

Materials

Iron

Cigar Humidor, Ebony Macassar Cigar Box, France 1960, Brown Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Very nice humidor cigar box, in Macassar ebony. This box is large, was made in France in the 1960s. It has a brown and tan color.
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1960s French Vintage Boxes

Materials

Ebony

Hermès French Art Deco Silver and 18-Karat Gold Powder Box with Lipstick
Located in Mexico City, MX
A circa 1940 French Art Deco .950 silver powder box with lipstick by Hermès. The powder box's parts are numbered 138. The box's bottom shows a serial...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Jade, Gold, Silver

Limited Jeweler Made Dice Cigarette Dispenser by Legros Marius for Dunhill
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Very limited Jeweler-made Cigarette Dispenser hallmarked by the silversmith Legros Marius for Dunhill that resembles a stacked pair of dice with playing cards on top. A simple press of the center button seamlessly hidden in the center dot of the dice pops open a hinged lid with a 24-cigarette holder inside. This is a very low-production piece and possibly the only one ever made on special order. Beautiful hand-made by the silversmith with the uttermost attention to detail. Discover the allure of a vintage pre-War Dunhill dice...
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1930s French Vintage Boxes

Materials

Chrome

Small Italian Oval Vintage Leather Jewelry Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming Mid-Century Italian hand crafted box. Green interior fabric lined. This box can be used to store your favorite pieces of jewelry as well a stand alone piece on a coffee tabl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique English Hand-Carved Oak and Silver Plate Biscuit Box / Barrel
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome and very unusual late Victorian / early Edwardian biscuit box made from solid English Oak, beautifully carved with a bark design. The fit...
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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Bitossi Rosenthal Netter Box, Ceramic, Stripes, Orange, Black, Yellow, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi for Rosenthal netter box, ceramic, stripes, orange, black and yellow, signed. Small scale ceramic lidded box decorated with angled planks, glazed an...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Empire Revival Leather and Brass Decorative Box, Italy 1950s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stylish 1950s Italian decorative lidded box has an Empire-revival flair. The tall rectangular shape boasts a classic modernist design, with gilded brass metal framing over a woo...
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1950s Italian Empire Revival Vintage Boxes

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Gilded 'Lemon' Ceramic Box, Mirror Black Interior, Italy, circa 1960
Located in Chatham, ON
Mid Century gilded 'lemon' form ceramic box with cover - mirror black glazed finish to the interior - nice aged patina to the cold painted/applied gilding - unsigned - Italy - circa ...
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Wonderful French Faceted Cut Crystal Bronze Ormolu-Mounted Casket Jewelry Box
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French faceted cut crystal casket with engraved scroll bronze ormolu mountings with wreath draped keyhole. Measures: 5.25&quo...
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1930s French Belle Époque Vintage Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Swedish Grace Pewter casket by Thorild Knutsson, 1940s, Sweden
Located in Værløse, DK
Swedish Grace Pewter Box designed by Thorild Knutsson circa 1940. An elegant piece for a beautiful place. * A small lidded box in pewter with a wooden inner box. * Designer: Thorild...
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1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Art Deco Elizabeth Arden " Ardenette" Black And Silver Octagonal Powder Compact
Located in Devon, England
Original Art Deco Black and chrome enameled ladies powder compact. Produced by Elizabeth Arden sometime in the late 1920's - 1930's. Inside t...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Chrome

Industrial Wooden Army Crate, Boxes, 50 item available, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
in good original condition hard construction good for coffee table and more
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1960s European Industrial Vintage Boxes

Materials

Wood

Faux Tortoise Shell and Silver-Plated Tea Caddy Trinket Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
European faux tortoiseshell tea caddy box with silver-plated surround as well as interior. Versatile piece that could also hold treasures such as jewelry or collectibles. Could also ...
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Mid-20th Century English Victorian Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Paul Evans Studio Patchwork Hinged Box 1965
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Evans Studio Patchwork Hinged Box 1965 Patinated copper with applied bronze and pewter throughout, Interior with original "Blue Antique" finish Dimensions: 7 h × 16 w × 8 d in P...
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1960s American Brutalist Vintage Boxes

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Copper, Pewter

Midcentury Malachite Azurite and Brass Decorative Trinket Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful midcentury malachite azurite and brass decorative trinket box with hard wood lining made in Mexico in the style of Los Castillos, circa 1...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Malachite, Brass

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.

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