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French Limoges Porcelain Oval Blue White Trinket Box
French Limoges Porcelain Oval Blue White Trinket Box

French Limoges Porcelain Oval Blue White Trinket Box

By Limoges

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Found in Paris, a charming porcelain floral oval trinket box painted in blue and white. This piece would certainly be a fantastic addition to an existing collection of these desirabl...

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Boxes

Materials

Gold, Brass

19th Century English Barrel Shaped Wall Mounted Salt Box
19th Century English Barrel Shaped Wall Mounted Salt Box

19th Century English Barrel Shaped Wall Mounted Salt Box

Located in Delft, NL

19th century English barrel shaped wall-mounted salt box A 19th century English curved wood wall-mounted salt box/ jar in light colored wood and mahogany strips, 1830-1850 The l...

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19th Century English Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood

French Crystal And Gilt Metal Jewelry Box
French Crystal And Gilt Metal Jewelry Box

French Crystal And Gilt Metal Jewelry Box

Located in Vilnius, LT

Large Vintage French crystal jewelry box with gilt metal decor. Very good vintage condition.

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Mid-20th Century French Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Bronze Jewelry Chest In Neo-gothic Style From The Napoleon III Period
Bronze Jewelry Chest In Neo-gothic Style From The Napoleon III Period

Bronze Jewelry Chest In Neo-gothic Style From The Napoleon III Period

Located in NICE, FR

We present you with a large jewellry chest crafted in bronze with medal patina in the neo-gothic style and hailing from the Napoleon II period. It boasts practical dimensions (34cm x 35cm) and intricate ornamentation. Its entrance is concealed by a mechanism, rendering it invisible. The chest's decoration features figures, columns, friezes, and repeating motifs reminiscent of techniques employed during the era of Violet le Duc...

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Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Boxes

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Clear Crystal and Golden Bronze Box by Oggetti D'Arte, Italy
Clear Crystal and Golden Bronze Box by Oggetti D'Arte, Italy

Clear Crystal and Golden Bronze Box by Oggetti D'Arte, Italy

By Oggetti D'Arte

Located in Calenzano, FI

Hand carved clear crystal and patinated golden bronze box. Each object is handcrafted and the care for every detail makes each item unique in its kind. The style of this box is a mod...

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2010s Italian Louis XVI Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Early 20th Century French Hand-Carved Flour Box
Early 20th Century French Hand-Carved Flour Box

Early 20th Century French Hand-Carved Flour Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

A finely crafted French flour box dating from the early 20th century, showcasing the skill of a cabinetmaker-sculptor and reflecting the traditions of...

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20th Century French Boxes

Materials

Wood

Small Antique Sharing Box, Japanese, Lacquered, Meiji, Keepsake Case, Victorian
Small Antique Sharing Box, Japanese, Lacquered, Meiji, Keepsake Case, Victorian

Small Antique Sharing Box, Japanese, Lacquered, Meiji, Keepsake Case, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a small antique sharing box. A Japanese, lacquered Meiji era case, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Attractive Meiji period (1867 - 1912) box with a striking...

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1890s Japanese Japonisme Antique Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

French Ormolu Cartouche Box Miniature Portrait of Princess de Lamballe, C. 1900
French Ormolu Cartouche Box Miniature Portrait of Princess de Lamballe, C. 1900

French Ormolu Cartouche Box Miniature Portrait of Princess de Lamballe, C. 1900

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

French Ormolu Cartouche Box with Miniature Portrait of Princess de Lamballe, Signed, Paris, circa 1900 This refined French ormolu cartouche-shaped box dates to the Belle Époque, cir...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Small Majolica Brown Deer Tureen Caugant, circa 1950
Small Majolica Brown Deer Tureen Caugant, circa 1950

Small Majolica Brown Deer Tureen Caugant, circa 1950

By Michel Caugant

Located in Austin, TX

Very rare Small Majolica Brown Deer Tureen Caugant, circa 1950. Could be a prototype for the manufacture. Miniature tureen H / 3.2 inches.

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1950s French Rustic Vintage Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Hand-Carved Sandalwood Jewelry Box by Rajasthani Artist, India
Hand-Carved Sandalwood Jewelry Box by Rajasthani Artist, India

Hand-Carved Sandalwood Jewelry Box by Rajasthani Artist, India

By Rajhastani

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Hand-carved Anglo Raj early 20th century carved wood box richly decorated overall with arabesques and floral carving. Hinged lid shallow relief carving with interior lined with red r...

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Boxes

Materials

Sandalwood

19th Century Lacquered Chinoiserie Sewing Box
19th Century Lacquered Chinoiserie Sewing Box

19th Century Lacquered Chinoiserie Sewing Box

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A nice Papier mache box. There are lots of compartments and drawers.

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19th Century Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

19th Century Swedish hand painted pine storage box
19th Century Swedish hand painted pine storage box

19th Century Swedish hand painted pine storage box

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century hand painted pine storage box circa 1840. We are pleased to offer this original painted storage box. Hand painted florals to the lid with initials mjd and an anno date...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes

Materials

Pine

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

18th Century Brass Mounted Mahogany Strong Box with Spring Lock Interior Tray
18th Century Brass Mounted Mahogany Strong Box with Spring Lock Interior Tray

18th Century Brass Mounted Mahogany Strong Box with Spring Lock Interior Tray

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Mid 18th century mahogany strong box with applied brass edges centering a central applique on the lid, a large lock plate (key present) and large carry handles. The two ends fitted w...

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18th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique English Georgian Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Antique English Georgian Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Antique English Georgian Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

Faced In Boxwood From our Tea Caddy collection, we are thrilled to offer this Antique Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy. The Tea Chest of tapered rectangular shape with silver stringin...

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Early 1800s English George III Antique Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique English Large Tunbridge Box With Marquetry Inlay
Antique English Large Tunbridge Box With Marquetry Inlay

Antique English Large Tunbridge Box With Marquetry Inlay

By Tunbridge Ware

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...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Adriana Binazzi Sterling Silver and Macassar Wood Box, 1930s
Adriana Binazzi Sterling Silver and Macassar Wood Box, 1930s

Adriana Binazzi Sterling Silver and Macassar Wood Box, 1930s

By Binazzi

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a luxury Art Deco wood and sterling silver lidded box, handcrafted by silversmith Adriana Binazzi. The rare piece was crafted in Firenze, Italy, circa 1930. The rectangular s...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Murano 24k Gold On Black Glass Rectangular Box, Contemporary
Large Murano 24k Gold On Black Glass Rectangular Box, Contemporary

Large Murano 24k Gold On Black Glass Rectangular Box, Contemporary

Located in Westport, CT

One of a kind Murano handcrafted large rectangular shaped clear blown glass box with floating 24k gold on black orb center creating a beautiful sculptural bronze color, each box wi...

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2010s Italian Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Murano Glass

19th Century Majolica Monkey Pianist Humidor Tobacco Jar Sarreguemines
19th Century Majolica Monkey Pianist Humidor Tobacco Jar Sarreguemines

19th Century Majolica Monkey Pianist Humidor Tobacco Jar Sarreguemines

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

Amusing Majolica monkey pianist tobacco jar Sarreguemines, circa 1880.Rarely found complete with his lid ,he wear a costume of Oriental style, he play piano and two books are represe...

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1880s French Rococo Antique Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

1924 René Lalique Box Corail Rouge Perle Noire Opalescent Glass for Forvil
1924 René Lalique Box Corail Rouge Perle Noire Opalescent Glass for Forvil

1924 René Lalique Box Corail Rouge Perle Noire Opalescent Glass for Forvil

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Box "Corail Rouge", "Perle Noire" made in opalescent glass by René Lalique in 1927 for Forvil. Molded signature on lid. Perfect condition. Very deep opalescent. Super rare model. O...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Blown Glass

19th Century English Regency Mahogany Box With Satinwood Inlay
19th Century English Regency Mahogany Box With Satinwood Inlay

19th Century English Regency Mahogany Box With Satinwood Inlay

Located in Stamford, CT

English Regency mahogany box with satinwood inlay. The four corners of the top are inlaid with lovely triangular scalloped decoration. All the border molding are also satinwood inlay...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

English Regency Tortoiseshell Folding Memorandum Case, Circa 1810–1830
English Regency Tortoiseshell Folding Memorandum Case, Circa 1810–1830

English Regency Tortoiseshell Folding Memorandum Case, Circa 1810–1830

Located in Atlanta, GA

A finely made English Regency-period folding memorandum case, veneered in genuine tortoiseshell with softly rounded edges and narrow silver-mounted borders. The hinged form opens to ...

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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Boxes

Materials

Shell

Beautifully Styled Ceylonese Porcupine Quill, Lidded Dark Wood Conical Pot
Beautifully Styled Ceylonese Porcupine Quill, Lidded Dark Wood Conical Pot

Beautifully Styled Ceylonese Porcupine Quill, Lidded Dark Wood Conical Pot

By SILVA (Sri Lanka)

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Superb Ceylonese porcupine quill lidded pot in a most unusual conical shape Fashioned in dark wood and decorated with quill pieces All quills are present and in excellent order. Int...

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1950s Sri Lankan British Colonial Vintage Boxes

Materials

Hardwood

Agresti Lei Lui Armoire with Safe
Agresti Lei Lui Armoire with Safe

Agresti Lei Lui Armoire with Safe

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Armored jewelry armoire in matte Canaletto walnut or polished white bird’s eye maple and 24 karats gold hardware. Inside, safe with biometric o...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Gold

Early 20th Century Biscuit Tin "The British Commonwealth"
Early 20th Century Biscuit Tin "The British Commonwealth"

Early 20th Century Biscuit Tin "The British Commonwealth"

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

A biscuit tin celebrating The British Commonwealth, both natural & architectural. The 1930s Canadian Rockies train is wonderful! Also featuring Windsor, Parliament House of New Zeala...

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Early 20th Century English Empire Boxes

Materials

Metal

Micromosaic Grand Tour Jewel Casket
Micromosaic Grand Tour Jewel Casket

Micromosaic Grand Tour Jewel Casket

Located in Riverdale, NY

Micromosaic Grand Tour Jewel Casket from the late 19th Century. Elaborate inlaid floral tessarae of daisies cover the lid of the jewel-trinket box with glass panels on each side. All...

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1880s Italian Late Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

Albert Chezal Art Nouveau Pewter Box with Lilac Decor, France circa 1910
Albert Chezal Art Nouveau Pewter Box with Lilac Decor, France circa 1910

Albert Chezal Art Nouveau Pewter Box with Lilac Decor, France circa 1910

By Etaind'art

Located in Atlanta, GA

Albert Chezal designed this stunning Art Nouveau, distinctly illustrated, dinanderie-pewter-covered box, handcrafted in France's Etains d'Art workshop around 1910. The large, hand-wr...

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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes

Materials

Metal, Pewter

19th Century French Louis XIV Style Boulle Tea Caddy
19th Century French Louis XIV Style Boulle Tea Caddy

19th Century French Louis XIV Style Boulle Tea Caddy

Located in Bradenton, FL

19th Century French rectangular boulle tea caddy. Tea caddy has original double tea compartments with covers. Outer portion of tea caddy features beau...

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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood

Inlaid Faux Tortoiseshell And Mother-Of-Pearl Card Case With Floral Motif
Inlaid Faux Tortoiseshell And Mother-Of-Pearl Card Case With Floral Motif

Inlaid Faux Tortoiseshell And Mother-Of-Pearl Card Case With Floral Motif

Located in Atlanta, GA

An elegant small folding card case likely English, finely constructed in richly patinated tortoiseshell panels and decorated to the exterior with an inlaid floral spray composed of ...

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Late 19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes

Materials

Shell

Late 19th Century Oak-Copper French Cigar Box
Late 19th Century Oak-Copper French Cigar Box

Late 19th Century Oak-Copper French Cigar Box

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A nice antique cigar box, made of oak, decorated with bronze and copper mounts. Central plaque depicting horses. Lifting system. Space for 30 cig...

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1880s French Belle Époque Antique Boxes

Materials

Copper

Luxurious Art Deco-Inspired R & Y Augousti Teal Shagreen Long Desk Box
Luxurious Art Deco-Inspired R & Y Augousti Teal Shagreen Long Desk Box

Luxurious Art Deco-Inspired R & Y Augousti Teal Shagreen Long Desk Box

By R & Y Augousti

Located in Red Lion, PA

Luxurious Art Deco-Inspired R & Y Augousti Teal Shagreen Long Desk Box This exquisite R & Y Augousti long desk box is a testament to the brand’s commitment to luxury, craftsmanship,...

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1990s British Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Shagreen, Wood

Silver snuff box with chiseled engravings, gilded interior and guilloche lid
Silver snuff box with chiseled engravings, gilded interior and guilloche lid

Silver snuff box with chiseled engravings, gilded interior and guilloche lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver snuff box with chiseled engraving, gilded interior and guilloche lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Mark: open-winged eagle. Weight: 110.99 grams. Dimen...

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20th Century Boxes

Materials

Silver

Jewelry Box Covered with Blue Moroccan Leather Napoleon 3 Period
Jewelry Box Covered with Blue Moroccan Leather Napoleon 3 Period

Jewelry Box Covered with Blue Moroccan Leather Napoleon 3 Period

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Very pretty wooden box covered with blue green leather decorated bookbinders, enhanced with gold leaf. On the lid of the box is represented a wise man in meditation holding a pilgrim...

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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood, Leather

Art Deco Modernist Original Ladies Leather & Chrome Clutch bag Purse, c1930
Art Deco Modernist Original Ladies Leather & Chrome Clutch bag Purse, c1930

Art Deco Modernist Original Ladies Leather & Chrome Clutch bag Purse, c1930

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is the original Art Deco super stylish leather handbag, a great example of Modernist Deco design of the 30's period. Features a dark brown leather body with ta...

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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Chrome

Music Box handpainted miniature with Swiss Mechanism by Maison Reuge Salimbeni
Music Box handpainted miniature with Swiss Mechanism by Maison Reuge Salimbeni

Music Box handpainted miniature with Swiss Mechanism by Maison Reuge Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Exquisite Reuge S.A. Musical Table Box Description:Discover a stunning large rectangular table box featuring elegantly concave corners, showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship of th...

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1970s Italian Empire Vintage Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate

Limited Jeweler Made Dice Cigarette Dispenser by Legros Marius for Dunhill
Limited Jeweler Made Dice Cigarette Dispenser by Legros Marius for Dunhill

Limited Jeweler Made Dice Cigarette Dispenser by Legros Marius for Dunhill

By 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

Japanese Contemporary Porcelain Box Orange Green by Master Artist
Japanese Contemporary Porcelain Box Orange Green by Master Artist

Japanese Contemporary Porcelain Box Orange Green by Master Artist

Located in Takarazuka, JP

Magnificent Japanese museum quality exhibition piece contemporary decorative porcelain box/centerpiece, extremely intricately hand-painted in vivid blue, orange and green on a stunni...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

United Artists Vintage Roby Mouro Pink Panther Swag Money Box
United Artists Vintage Roby Mouro Pink Panther Swag Money Box

United Artists Vintage Roby Mouro Pink Panther Swag Money Box

By United Artists

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A delightful vintage United Artists composite Pink Panther Swag money box signed Roby Mouro and dating from around 1982. The money box is produced under license by the United Artists...

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1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Composition

Italian Green Marble Lidded Bonbonnière with Brass Mounts, Early 20th Century
Italian Green Marble Lidded Bonbonnière with Brass Mounts, Early 20th Century

Italian Green Marble Lidded Bonbonnière with Brass Mounts, Early 20th Century

Located in Hamburg, DE

This exquisite lidded bonbonnière was crafted in Italy during the first half of the 20th century and showcases the elegance of fine materials and skilled craftsmanship. Made from a f...

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1920s Italian Empire Vintage Boxes

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Antique Napoleon III Game box with Brass and Burl Wood Marquetry
Antique Napoleon III Game box with Brass and Burl Wood Marquetry

Antique Napoleon III Game box with Brass and Burl Wood Marquetry

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Beautiful antique game box from the French Napoleon III period. The box is made of various types of wood marquetry inlaid with brass trims. This box s...

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1880s French Napoleon III Antique Boxes

Materials

Copper

Art Nouveau Guénardeau box in patinated spelter
Art Nouveau Guénardeau box in patinated spelter

Art Nouveau Guénardeau box in patinated spelter

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Art Nouveau box from the 1920s by the French artist Guénardeau. Entirely made of spelter with decoration typical of the period: flowers, a woman's bust on the lid, and arabesques. A ...

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1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes

Materials

Spelter

Art Deco box in wood and metal attributed to the Maison DESNY - 1930s
Art Deco box in wood and metal attributed to the Maison DESNY - 1930s

Art Deco box in wood and metal attributed to the Maison DESNY - 1930s

By La Maison Desny

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Art Deco - Box - Decorative Box Materials: Macassar wood and nickel-plated metal Measures : 13x11cm H: 4.5cm Superb quality, the best of French Art Deco. There is no visible designe...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Metal

Small Art Deco Brass and cut glass box vienna around 1920s
Small Art Deco Brass and cut glass box vienna around 1920s

Small Art Deco Brass and cut glass box vienna around 1920s

Located in Wien, AT

Small Art Deco Brass and cut glass box vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled Original cut glass Original wood inside

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Brass

Dior Homme Black Fine Leather Jewelry or Trinket Box
Dior Homme Black Fine Leather Jewelry or Trinket Box

Dior Homme Black Fine Leather Jewelry or Trinket Box

By Hedi Slimane, Christian Dior

Located in Valencia, VC

Dior Homme Black Fine Leather Jewelry or Watch Box — Limited Edition by Hedi Slimane (2000) A rare and exquisite black fine-leather Dior Homme jewelry or watch box, created under th...

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Early 2000s French Minimalist Boxes

Materials

Metal

Chinese Baitong Stacking Incense Clock, c. 1850
Chinese Baitong Stacking Incense Clock, c. 1850

Chinese Baitong Stacking Incense Clock, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This three-tiered container is a 19th-century white brass incense clock, once used as a relatively accurate method to mark the passage of time. Incense c...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

Jewelry Casket in Gilt Bronze and Beveled Glass, 19th Century
Jewelry Casket in Gilt Bronze and Beveled Glass, 19th Century

Jewelry Casket in Gilt Bronze and Beveled Glass, 19th Century

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This charming antique French jewelry casket is a true little treasure in itself. Dating back to the late 19th century, this delicate box was designed with an eye for elegance and rom...

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19th Century French Antique Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Italian Mid Century Modern Jatoba and Silver Plated Cigarette Box
Italian Mid Century Modern Jatoba and Silver Plated Cigarette Box

Italian Mid Century Modern Jatoba and Silver Plated Cigarette Box

By Ottaviani

Located in Weesp, NL

Introducing the epitome of sophistication: the Italian Mid Century Modern Jatoba Wood and Floral Decorated Silver Plated Cigarette Box by Ottaviani. Crafted with utmost precision and...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Ceramic Restaurant Matchbox
Ceramic Restaurant Matchbox

Ceramic Restaurant Matchbox

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

Vintage Hinged Box Woven Leather And Wood Rattan Style Monumental Design 1970's
Vintage Hinged Box Woven Leather And Wood Rattan Style Monumental Design 1970's

Vintage Hinged Box Woven Leather And Wood Rattan Style Monumental Design 1970's

Located in North Miami, FL

This vintage very large and monumental hinged box with a patinaed brass lever is woven leather and wood in a rich golden color. This does resemble rattan. The hinges nor the brass op...

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1970s Unknown Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Leather

Late 19th Century French Gothic style Walnut Cigar cabinet
Late 19th Century French Gothic style Walnut Cigar cabinet

Late 19th Century French Gothic style Walnut Cigar cabinet

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Elegant 19th-century French cigar cabinet in the Gothic style. This beautifully crafted piece features a tambour roll-top door that opens to reveal compartments for cigars and two sm...

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1880s French Gothic Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

1800s Russian Lacquer Box Philosopher
1800s Russian Lacquer Box Philosopher

1800s Russian Lacquer Box Philosopher

Located in Vienna, AT

In this ad you get the chance to buy a beautiful hand-painted Russian lacquer box from the 1800s. It is cylindrical in shape, slightly curving in...

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18th Century Russian Antique Boxes

Materials

Bentwood

Art Deco Carved Wood Box with Metal Accent, France circa 1930
Art Deco Carved Wood Box with Metal Accent, France circa 1930

Art Deco Carved Wood Box with Metal Accent, France circa 1930

By Decorative Arts Studio

Located in Atlanta, GA

This wood box, expertly crafted in France circa 1930, will make a statement in any room. The box features a unique, eye-catching design, with a beautiful oak wood grain complemented ...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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.