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Dutch Regency Tortoiseshell Perfume Bottle Box, Circa 1830
Dutch Regency Tortoiseshell Perfume Bottle Box, Circa 1830

Dutch Regency Tortoiseshell Perfume Bottle Box, Circa 1830

Located in Atlanta, GA

An early 19th-century Dutch tortoiseshell perfume bottle box, circa 1830, of compact rectangular form with a softly domed lid, richly mottled shell veneer, and fine pale stringing around the body and lid seam. The front is fitted with a small circular push-button clasp, while the rear retains its metal hinge hardware, giving the box the character of a miniature casket...

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Early 19th Century Dutch Regency Antique Boxes

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Silver

Rare Huge Malachite Box 8" Oversize Gemstone Box Finely Made 5.5 lb
Rare Huge Malachite Box 8" Oversize Gemstone Box Finely Made 5.5 lb

Rare Huge Malachite Box 8" Oversize Gemstone Box Finely Made 5.5 lb

Located in Somis, CA

A substantial, jumbo size, hand‑crafted malachite box made from genuine stone, prized for its extra‑large size, measuring an impressive 8 inches by 6 inches—a rare scale for malachit...

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2010s Italian Boxes

Materials

Malachite

Garden at Eichstätt Pouch, Hand-Crafted Microfiber, Italy, 2023
Garden at Eichstätt Pouch, Hand-Crafted Microfiber, Italy, 2023

Garden at Eichstätt Pouch, Hand-Crafted Microfiber, Italy, 2023

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Microfiber pouch with zipper and leather tag, inner zip pocket, linen lining, hand-crafted in Italy, 35 x 26 cm. Portable Pleasure Culture A pouch for all seasons Hand-crafted in I...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Boxes

Materials

Leather, Textile, Synthetic

Vintage Italian Carved Bardiglio Marble Art Deco Cigarette Box or Jewelry Casket
Vintage Italian Carved Bardiglio Marble Art Deco Cigarette Box or Jewelry Casket

Vintage Italian Carved Bardiglio Marble Art Deco Cigarette Box or Jewelry Casket

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Some decorative objects quietly sit in a room. Others command attention from across it. This exceptional vintage Italian marble box is one of those rare sculptural pieces that feels more like architecture than an accessory. Hand-carved from a striking block of heavily veined Bardiglio marble, its dramatic fluted lid creates a rhythm of light and shadow that recalls the bold geometry of Art Deco design while remaining perfectly at home in today's minimalist and organic interiors. Every surface showcases nature's artistry. Soft ivory clouds, smoky charcoal veining, and subtle hints of sage and blue-green mineralization create a composition that could never be duplicated. The sculptural ribbed lid flows seamlessly into deeply carved diagonal sides, giving the entire piece an architectural presence from every angle. Originally intended as a luxury cigarette or tobacco box, this piece easily transitions into a sophisticated jewelry casket, desk accessory, valet box, or decorative object. Whether displayed atop a stack of design books, on a dressing table, or styled in a library or office, it instantly elevates the space with timeless elegance. The substantial weight, beautifully matched marble patterning, and expertly hand-carved details speak to the quality of Italian lapidary craftsmanship during the mid-20th century. Although unsigned, the workmanship and design strongly suggest production by one of the skilled Italian marble workshops active during the 1950s–1970s. The sculptural quality is reminiscent of decorative stone objects produced in Carrara, Volterra, and other renowned Tuscan marble centers. While no maker can be definitively attributed, the design shares aesthetic similarities with luxury decorative objects retailed by firms such as Flli Mannelli, Oggetti, and other Italian stone ateliers of the period. Today, sculptural marble accessories have become increasingly sought after by collectors, interior designers, and stylists for their ability to add texture, permanence, and architectural interest to contemporary interiors. This is the kind of object that designers often describe as "the finishing piece"—small enough to move effortlessly throughout the home, yet substantial enough to anchor an entire vignette. Styling Ideas: This piece is incredibly versatile and can be used throughout the home. Store jewelry on a bedside table. Use as a luxury valet box for watches...

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20th Century Italian Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

Art Deco Jewelry Box or Cigar Box, Decorative Engraved Wooden Box, France 1930s
Art Deco Jewelry Box or Cigar Box, Decorative Engraved Wooden Box, France 1930s

Art Deco Jewelry Box or Cigar Box, Decorative Engraved Wooden Box, France 1930s

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Art Deco Jewelry Box or Cigar Box, Decorative Engraved Wooden Box, France 1930s Elegant wooden decorative box finely carved with intricate geometric decoration. Beautifully crafted...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Fine Art Deco Amboyna Burr Table Top Cabinet 1930s
Fine Art Deco Amboyna Burr Table Top Cabinet 1930s

Fine Art Deco Amboyna Burr Table Top Cabinet 1930s

Located in Norwich, England

Fine Art Deco Amboyna Burr Table Cabinet. Circa 1930s. Of exceptional quality and notably rare, the cabinet has shaped front doors, each set with a full length column with diagonall...

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1930s British Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Brass

Hermes, Paris - Sterling Silver Pill Box With 1873 Coin Inset
Hermes, Paris - Sterling Silver Pill Box With 1873 Coin Inset

Hermes, Paris - Sterling Silver Pill Box With 1873 Coin Inset

By Hermès, Ravinet D' Enfert

Located in Bath, GB

From the iconic French luxury retailer, this solid / sterling silver box was made by Hermes of Paris, fully signed on the side of the box together with the Minerva head mark (silver)...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Tortoiseshell & Gold Pique Calling Card Case
Antique Victorian Tortoiseshell & Gold Pique Calling Card Case

Antique Victorian Tortoiseshell & Gold Pique Calling Card Case

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A beautiful example of an antique Victorian calling card case crafted with premium gold piqué work. The case was most probably made in Paris France, due to the gold work. The foca...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Boxes

Materials

Gold

Japanese black lacquer box, Japan, early 20th century
Japanese black lacquer box, Japan, early 20th century

Japanese black lacquer box, Japan, early 20th century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

An elegant antique Japanese box in black lacquered wood, decorated with a delicate gold motif depicting a bird perched on a flowering branch, acco...

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1920s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique Late 18th C. English George III Mahogany Fitted Cutlery Knife Boxes Pair
Antique Late 18th C. English George III Mahogany Fitted Cutlery Knife Boxes Pair

Antique Late 18th C. English George III Mahogany Fitted Cutlery Knife Boxes Pair

Located in Dayton, OH

An elegant pair of George III mahogany knife boxes from the late 18th Century showcases exceptional Georgian craftsmanship, featuring a beautifully sloped lid and a classic serpentin...

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18th Century British George III Antique Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Vanity Jewelry Box Bohemian Gold White Opaline Glass, Late 19th C
Antique Vanity Jewelry Box Bohemian Gold White Opaline Glass, Late 19th C

Antique Vanity Jewelry Box Bohemian Gold White Opaline Glass, Late 19th C

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful, relatively large, white opaline glass vanity jewelry box, hand-decorated with raised gold gilt and tiny blue and white accents, Victorian design period, circa late‑19th‑...

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Late 19th Century Czech Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass, Gold Leaf

Russian Lacquer Hand Painted Tale of Tsar Saltan Box, Mstera, Artist Signed
Russian Lacquer Hand Painted Tale of Tsar Saltan Box, Mstera, Artist Signed

Russian Lacquer Hand Painted Tale of Tsar Saltan Box, Mstera, Artist Signed

Located in New York, NY

Soviet era Mstera hand painted, artist signed lacquer box depicting a scene from Pushkin's renown Tale of Tsar Saltan 20th Century Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin's 1831 masterpiece, "The Tale of Tsar Saltan", a Russian fairy tale...

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20th Century Russian Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Early Svenskt Tenn Pewter Lidded Box by Ernst Svedbom, Sweden 1932
Early Svenskt Tenn Pewter Lidded Box by Ernst Svedbom, Sweden 1932

Early Svenskt Tenn Pewter Lidded Box by Ernst Svedbom, Sweden 1932

By Svenskt Tenn

Located in Stockholm, SE

A refined and architecturally composed pewter lidded box designed by Ernst Svedbom for Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, dated 1932. This elegant piece embodies the restrained sophistication of ...

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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Antique French Sevres Porcelain and Ormolu Jewellery Casket 19th Century
Antique French Sevres Porcelain and Ormolu Jewellery Casket 19th Century

Antique French Sevres Porcelain and Ormolu Jewellery Casket 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a fine large antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain jewellery casket, circa 1860 in date. This magnificent casket is rectangular in shape with the lid and each side exce...

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1860s Antique Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Bitossi for Raymor (Attributed) Italian Ceramic Lidded Box with Fused Glass Lid
Bitossi for Raymor (Attributed) Italian Ceramic Lidded Box with Fused Glass Lid

Bitossi for Raymor (Attributed) Italian Ceramic Lidded Box with Fused Glass Lid

By Raymor, Bitossi

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Here is a striking mid-century Italian ceramic lidded box dating to the 1950s, distinguished by its richly textured fused glass mosaic lid in a vibrant palette of golden yellow, turq...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Wood and Enamel Box by J. Capo Esmaltes, Spain, 1960
Mid-Century Modern Wood and Enamel Box by J. Capo Esmaltes, Spain, 1960

Mid-Century Modern Wood and Enamel Box by J. Capo Esmaltes, Spain, 1960

By Capo Esmaltes

Located in Atlanta, GA

Designed by the esteemed J. Capo Esmaltes and crafted in Spain circa 1960, this exquisite Mid-Century Modern lidded box is a true fusion of artistry and craftsmanship. Its refined re...

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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Metal, Copper, Enamel

Gemstone Box Four Natural Stones Rare K3 Jasper Green Serpentine
Gemstone Box Four Natural Stones Rare K3 Jasper Green Serpentine

Gemstone Box Four Natural Stones Rare K3 Jasper Green Serpentine

Located in Somis, CA

A beautiful pure gemstone box crafted from four natural stones, including the very rare K3 Jasper, showcasing the artistry of a master craftsman. A harmonious blend of green serpenti...

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2010s Italian Boxes

Materials

Carrara Marble, Agate, Serpentine, Multi-gemstone

Gemstone Box Six Natural Stones Large Rare K3 Jasper Green Serpentine
Gemstone Box Six Natural Stones Large Rare K3 Jasper Green Serpentine

Gemstone Box Six Natural Stones Large Rare K3 Jasper Green Serpentine

Located in Somis, CA

A large beautiful pure gemstone box crafted from six natural stones, including the very rare K3 Jasper, showcasing the artistry of a master craftsman. A harmonious blend of three typ...

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2010s Italian Boxes

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Serpentine

Vintage MMA 1989 Reproduction Asante Gold Dust Bird Box
Vintage MMA 1989 Reproduction Asante Gold Dust Bird Box

Vintage MMA 1989 Reproduction Asante Gold Dust Bird Box

Located in Fairfield, CA

A vintage 1989 reproduction by the Museum of Modern Art of an Asante gold dust box. Made of gold toned metal with a beautiful design of birds perched along the edges of the lid. Some...

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1980s American Vintage Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique French Brass Bound Boulle Desk Wooden Writing Slope ALPHONSE TAHAN Paris
Antique French Brass Bound Boulle Desk Wooden Writing Slope ALPHONSE TAHAN Paris

Antique French Brass Bound Boulle Desk Wooden Writing Slope ALPHONSE TAHAN Paris

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An Exceptionally Fine Quality French Napoleon III FRENCH NAPOLEON III Ebony Officers Campaign Style Traveling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and unusually large size. Made by ...

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19th Century French Regency Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

Cenedese Mid-Century Blue Pair of Italian Murano Glass Apothecary Lidded Jars
Cenedese Mid-Century Blue Pair of Italian Murano Glass Apothecary Lidded Jars

Cenedese Mid-Century Blue Pair of Italian Murano Glass Apothecary Lidded Jars

By Cenedese

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Cenedese vintage midcentury modern pair of new old stock Murano solid light blue colored / coloured glass round Apothecary jars or storage containers with lids made circa 1970 with o...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Angelite cloud jewel box
Angelite cloud jewel box

Angelite cloud jewel box

Located in Pacasmayo, PE

The natural, organic silhouette of the blue angelite gemstone offers a tactile experience when selecting morning jewelry or organizing daily essentials like keys and AirPods. Handcra...

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21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Boxes

Materials

Stone

Gabriella Crespi Brass Cigarette Case, Italy, Signed, Vintage 1972
Gabriella Crespi Brass Cigarette Case, Italy, Signed, Vintage 1972

Gabriella Crespi Brass Cigarette Case, Italy, Signed, Vintage 1972

By Gabriella Crespi

Located in Florence, Tuscany

An original 1970s Gabriella Crespi ciagrette case signed on the side and with the original Crespi sticker on the base. The case is dated 11 Decemer 1972 on the inside. A perfect piec...

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1970s Italian Vintage Boxes

Materials

Brass

Venezia Rialto SC1 Watch Case by Morici
Venezia Rialto SC1 Watch Case by Morici

Venezia Rialto SC1 Watch Case by Morici

By Morici

Located in Milan, IT

Characterized by a masterfully handcrafted silhouette, this superb watch case combines mahogany wood, gold-finished metal, and beige Alcantara lining in a refined design. Lined and f...

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2010s Italian Boxes

Materials

Metal

Vintage Italian Figural Snail Pill Box in White Metal
Vintage Italian Figural Snail Pill Box in White Metal

Vintage Italian Figural Snail Pill Box in White Metal

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Unusual miniature pill box in the shape of a very detailed snail. These were made in Italy circa 1970-90s usually of 800/1000 silver or alpaca/argentan/German silver (an alloy of zin...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique French sculptured sewing box in oak, ca. 1900
Antique French sculptured sewing box in oak, ca. 1900

Antique French sculptured sewing box in oak, ca. 1900

Located in Meulebeke, BE

This exquisite antique sewing box from France, circa 1900, is a fine example of late Rococo revival craftsmanship rendered in solid oak. The exter...

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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Boxes

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Oak

Dutch Regency Tortoiseshell, Bone & Silver Tea Caddy, Circa 1820
Dutch Regency Tortoiseshell, Bone & Silver Tea Caddy, Circa 1820

Dutch Regency Tortoiseshell, Bone & Silver Tea Caddy, Circa 1820

Located in Atlanta, GA

A rare early 19th-century Dutch tortoiseshell tea caddy, circa 1820, of refined casket form with a softly domed hinged lid, canted serpentine corners, and richly figured tortoiseshel...

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Early 19th Century Dutch Regency Antique Boxes

Materials

Bone, Parchment

Antique English Edwardian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy by Martin Hall & Co
Antique English Edwardian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy by Martin Hall & Co

Antique English Edwardian Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy by Martin Hall & Co

Located in Northampton, GB

An Edwardian tortoiseshell and silver tea caddy by Martin, Hall & Co, dating to 1904, of compressed octagonal form with a gently domed lid surmounted by a substantial silver carr...

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

English Edwardian Sterling Silver Reynolds’ Angel’s Heads Ring Box, 1905
English Edwardian Sterling Silver Reynolds’ Angel’s Heads Ring Box, 1905

English Edwardian Sterling Silver Reynolds’ Angel’s Heads Ring Box, 1905

By Henry Matthews

Located in New York, NY

Edwardian sterling silver ring box. Made by Henry Matthews in Birmingham in 1905. Square with hinged cover and open bottom. Curved corners with leaf-mounted hoof supports. On cover t...

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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Treenware Hanging Salt Box, 19th Century.
Victorian Treenware Hanging Salt Box, 19th Century.

Victorian Treenware Hanging Salt Box, 19th Century.

Located in Hannover, DE

I present to you a set of beautiful hanging salt box from the 19th century. The two are made out of wood, rich in colour and patination, They can be left standing but the intention b...

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Late 19th Century French Folk Art Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood

Spanish Alms Box / Wall Decoration with Carved Saints Detail, 18th Century
Spanish Alms Box / Wall Decoration with Carved Saints Detail, 18th Century

Spanish Alms Box / Wall Decoration with Carved Saints Detail, 18th Century

Located in Barcelona, ES

Carved wood hand painted donation / offering ALM Box, Spain, 18th century. Polychromed carved wood church collection offering donation money box as wall decoration. This alms box is made of pine wood painted in shades of blue and gray with carved saint figures onamentations decorating the top. Wall hanging collection / donation money box. Originally used to collect donations at Christian churches/chapels. Interesting to be used as key box or key cabinet or as wall decoration Rare find. Provenance: Private collection. No key avaliable. Overall Measures: Saints Box: 33 cm H x 37 cm W x 14 cm D Poor...

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18th Century Spanish Medieval Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood, Pine

Italian Leather Jewelry Box
Italian Leather Jewelry Box

Italian Leather Jewelry Box

Located in New York, NY

An Italian tan leather jewelry box with gold embossed fleur-de-lis design on top, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Box, with its demi-line (halfmoon) shape, has an all-tan leather exte...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Boxes

Materials

Leather, Suede

Cool Cone Jewel box - Angelite
Cool Cone Jewel box - Angelite

Cool Cone Jewel box - Angelite

Located in Pacasmayo, PE

The latest gem in your eye - the cool cone container catchall, aka the playful jewel box from DAR Proyectos. The geometric wooden box is handcarved using traditional wood carpentry t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Boxes

Materials

Stone

Bahria Malachite Jewelry Box by Obsydian Stone
Bahria Malachite Jewelry Box by Obsydian Stone

Bahria Malachite Jewelry Box by Obsydian Stone

By Obsydian Stone

Located in Milan, IT

This jewelry box in precious malachite strikes with its sensual and unrepeatable traceries. Its bright tones of green - inspired by the ancient Bahria oasis dedicated to Osiris, godd...

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2010s Italian Boxes

Materials

Multi-gemstone

FORNASETTI Malachite Box
FORNASETTI Malachite Box

FORNASETTI Malachite Box

By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage decorative rectangular lacquered walnut wood box with motif golden guns on green malachite / designed by Piero Fornasetti, made in Italy in the 1970s Original mark at the fel...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Wood

Tiffany Studios Zodiac Pattern Gilt Bronze Cigar Humidor or Table Box No. 1655
Tiffany Studios Zodiac Pattern Gilt Bronze Cigar Humidor or Table Box No. 1655

Tiffany Studios Zodiac Pattern Gilt Bronze Cigar Humidor or Table Box No. 1655

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique Tiffany Studios box. In gilt Bronze. In the Zodiac pattern. Model no. 1655. This table box is often referred to as a cigar humidor. It also functions beautifully a...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Beautiful Hand Crafted Cigar Humidor Box Catchall Antique Austria, 1910s
Beautiful Hand Crafted Cigar Humidor Box Catchall Antique Austria, 1910s

Beautiful Hand Crafted Cigar Humidor Box Catchall Antique Austria, 1910s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A cigar or desktop catchall box from Austria in the 1900s, made of patinated brass and wood, sounds like a unique and valuable antique. The fact that this particular box is an antique from the early 1900s adds to its value and collectability. Depending on the condition and other factors such as the brand or maker, it could be worth a significant amount of money to collectors of antique smoking...

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1910s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Decorative Box in Rosewood and Walnut, Ralph Lauren Style
Mid-Century Decorative Box in Rosewood and Walnut, Ralph Lauren Style

Mid-Century Decorative Box in Rosewood and Walnut, Ralph Lauren Style

By Ralph Lauren

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful mixed wood decorative box. This piece created in rosewood, walnut and oak presents itself as a unique gift or personal item that is special for keepsakes or other uses such...

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1970s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Oak, Rosewood, Walnut

Thuya Wood Cigar Humidor by Elie Bleu
Thuya Wood Cigar Humidor by Elie Bleu

Thuya Wood Cigar Humidor by Elie Bleu

By Elie Bleu

Located in Northampton, GB

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING This exceptional Elie Bleu Paris humidor is veneered in beautifully figured thuya wood, showcasing a striking grain pattern and characteristic burr pips thr...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Thuya

1900 Erhard and Sohne Secessionist Jugendstil Art Nouveau Copper Brass Case
1900 Erhard and Sohne Secessionist Jugendstil Art Nouveau Copper Brass Case

1900 Erhard and Sohne Secessionist Jugendstil Art Nouveau Copper Brass Case

By Erhard & Söhne

Located in Brescia, IT

Jugendstil Box Set Germany, 1900-1909 Copper and Brass Casket Floral decoration Complete with key Marcho embossed under the base Rare item Excellent state of preservation

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Early 1900s German Vienna Secession Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper

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

Black & Gold Marble Rectangular Tissue Box
Black & Gold Marble Rectangular Tissue Box

Black & Gold Marble Rectangular Tissue Box

$59Sale Price / item|40% Off

Black & Gold Marble Rectangular Tissue Box

Located in Prague, Czech Republic.

Crafted entirely by hand, this marble tissue box cover is a fusion of form and function, seamlessly blending into any space while adding sophisticati...

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2010s European Boxes

Materials

Marble

Edwardian Bent Wood Hat Box
Edwardian Bent Wood Hat Box

Edwardian Bent Wood Hat Box

Located in Riverdale, NY

Wonderful Edwardian Bent Wood Hat Box with metal riveted banding for support on all edges. Great for storage, European Early 1900's. 18" x 11" high.

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1910s American Edwardian Vintage Boxes

Materials

Bentwood

Swedish Gustavian Miniature Roll-Top Secretary, Grain-Painted, 1780
Swedish Gustavian Miniature Roll-Top Secretary, Grain-Painted, 1780

Swedish Gustavian Miniature Roll-Top Secretary, Grain-Painted, 1780

Located in Malmö, SE

A charming Swedish Gustavian miniature roll-top secretary from the late 18th century, grain-painted and bronzed, with carved guilloche and dentil decoration. The roll-top opens to re...

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1780s Swedish Gustavian Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique American Tramp Art Carved Box, Early 20th Century Folk Art
Antique American Tramp Art Carved Box, Early 20th Century Folk Art

Antique American Tramp Art Carved Box, Early 20th Century Folk Art

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique American Folk Art Tramp Art Carved Box, probably Late 19th/Early 20th Century. A decorative box ornamented with layers of classic Tramp Art chip carved borders enclosing velvet ground panels centered by elongated star...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Boxes

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Antique Regency Tea Caddy, Mahogany, Early 19th Century
Antique Regency Tea Caddy, Mahogany, Early 19th Century

Antique Regency Tea Caddy, Mahogany, Early 19th Century

Located in Stamford, CT

This stunning antique Regency tea caddy is a beautiful example of early 19th-century craftsmanship. Meticulously constructed, it features a rich mahogany veneer with a warm, deep lus...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes

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Mahogany

Weighted Club Chess Set by Jaques of London, Staunton Design, 1890
Weighted Club Chess Set by Jaques of London, Staunton Design, 1890

Weighted Club Chess Set by Jaques of London, Staunton Design, 1890

By Jaques of London

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very good quality and complete English handmade hardwood "Weighted" Club Chess Set game of 32 pieces, in the Staunton Fierce Knight pattern, all within a jointed wood box ...

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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Hardwood

Italian Travertine Marble Jewelry Box, Postmodern, Fratelli Mannelli, '70s Italy
Italian Travertine Marble Jewelry Box, Postmodern, Fratelli Mannelli, '70s Italy

Italian Travertine Marble Jewelry Box, Postmodern, Fratelli Mannelli, '70s Italy

By Fratelli Mannelli

Located in New York, NY

An Italian rectangular travertine marble box, attributed to designer Fratelli Mannelli, Postmodern design period, circa late‑20th century, (1970s), Italy. The box is crafted in warm ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Boxes

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Stone, Travertine, Marble

19th Century French Ormolu Bronze Jewelry Casket From Alphonse Giroux
19th Century French Ormolu Bronze Jewelry Casket From Alphonse Giroux

19th Century French Ormolu Bronze Jewelry Casket From Alphonse Giroux

Located in New York, NY

Antique (19th century) French ormolu bronze jewelry casket from the Gothic Revival period, inlaid with oval green stones with lined interior, retailed by the revered Parisian tableti...

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19th Century French Gothic Antique Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Vintage, Mid-Century and Antique Boxes

From mere trinkets to useful receptacles that serve a distinct purpose, antique boxes as decorative objects have come in many forms over the years. No matter what they’re made of or where they end up in your home, decorative boxes add both style and storage to your space.

The decorative box that is likely most common is the jewelry box. These boxes were originally known as jewel caskets and were in common use in Ancient Egypt, as most Egyptians wore some sort of jewelry. A portable jewelry box, in its original intended use, was integral to keeping your jewelry safe and secure. This accessory has transformed in size, shape and appearance over the years. Initially it was common for a jewelry box to bear intricate ornamentation. Whether they’re mid-century modern works of marble and brass or feature playful Art Deco–style geometric decor, jewelry boxes boast real staying power.

Snuff boxes began to soar in popularity during the 17th century (and were commonplace in European homes by the mid-19th century). The boxes, some hand-painted with landscape scenes, some made from gold, porcelain or stone, contained a small amount of tobacco, which users would sniff, or “snuff,” throughout the day. Some particularly ornamental snuff boxes featured enameled designs or were set with precious gems and were given as gifts or party favors, particularly at the coronation of royalty or other lavish events.

Whether you’re organizing important mail in the foyer or tucking away medications in your bathroom, antique boxes — be they metal tea caddies, sterling-silver decorative boxes or Victorian cigar boxes made of oak (even if you don’t smoke) — are a sophisticated solution to help keep the surfaces in your home clutter-free. And no matter if you’re seeking a decorative box to beautify a desktop or bestow upon a loved one, you are sure to find something you love in the collection of antique and vintage boxes on 1stDibs.