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Japanese Maki-e Lacquered Box, Ric.049
Japanese Maki-e Lacquered Box, Ric.049

Japanese Maki-e Lacquered Box, Ric.049

Located in Norton, MA

Japan, Edo to Meiji period, a long rectangular document box with hinged cover, decorated with a bird and a floral basket, The locker is not functioning.

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Sarcophagus Shaped Tea Caddy
Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Sarcophagus Shaped Tea Caddy

Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Sarcophagus Shaped Tea Caddy

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Good Quality Late 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Tea Caddy, Of Sarcophagus Form, Having Boxwood Strung Decoration, Original Brasswear And Hinged Lid Enclosing Lidded Stora...

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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes

Materials

American Mahogany

19th Century English Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
19th Century English Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

19th Century English Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th Century English Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Category

19th Century English Antique Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Shagreen Box with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by Kifu, Paris
Shagreen Box with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by Kifu, Paris

Shagreen Box with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by Kifu, Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Dandy Box is a chic accent piece for your home. The piece is lined with a removable velvet tray...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Brass

18th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Hand-Painted Rectangular Chest Box
18th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Hand-Painted Rectangular Chest Box

18th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Hand-Painted Rectangular Chest Box

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Impressive hand-painted Folk Art box from the Mid-18th Century. The box has been hand-painted in rusts, reds and greens with roses and flowers. Original paint and metal hardware. Won...

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Mid-18th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique EnglisH Regency Tea Chest with Chinoiserie Decoration
Antique EnglisH Regency Tea Chest with Chinoiserie Decoration

Antique EnglisH Regency Tea Chest with Chinoiserie Decoration

Located in Northampton, GB

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Tea chest with Chinoiserie decoration, of rectangular sarcophagus form with a slightly tapered body and angled lid, raised upon four brass ball feet and dat...

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes

Materials

Sycamore

Antique Grand Tour Souvenir Casket, Eglomise Breslau, Wrocław, Poland 1900s
Antique Grand Tour Souvenir Casket, Eglomise Breslau, Wrocław, Poland 1900s

Antique Grand Tour Souvenir Casket, Eglomise Breslau, Wrocław, Poland 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Antique Ormolu and Églomisé Casket - Souvenir from Breslau, Poland circa 1900 A charming antique casket from circa 1900 with gilt brass fittings and clear glass panels. The hinged l...

Category

Early 1900s Polish Belle Époque Antique Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Exquisite Sea Shell & Coral Encrusted Treasure Box
Exquisite Sea Shell & Coral Encrusted Treasure Box

Exquisite Sea Shell & Coral Encrusted Treasure Box

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Exquisite richly encrusted with a great selection of sea shells, all natural colours with white coral branches and a brown cowrie shell on top, treasure box.

Category

1970s American Folk Art Vintage Boxes

Materials

Shell

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved Thatched Roof Cottage Box
19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved Thatched Roof Cottage Box

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved Thatched Roof Cottage Box

Located in Stamford, CT

Fantastic and rare example of Black Forest folk art, a tour de force of carving by a master woodworker. This lift top box in the form of a thatched cottage has many wonderful details...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Antique 19th Century Victorian Quality Rosewood Tea Caddy
Antique 19th Century Victorian Quality Rosewood Tea Caddy

Antique 19th Century Victorian Quality Rosewood Tea Caddy

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique 19th Century Victorian quality rosewood tea caddy having a lift up top opening to reveal a fitted interior with a pair of lidded tea boxes and a glass mixing bowl. In lovely...

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Other

Art Deco Walnut Box with Bakelite Handle, c1930
Art Deco Walnut Box with Bakelite Handle, c1930

Art Deco Walnut Box with Bakelite Handle, c1930

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this superbly iconic Art Deco walnut box with an iconic round shoulder edges and bakelite handle. This box is a great size, larger than normal, making it a ...

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Bakelite, Walnut

Antique 19thC Collection Of Eight Rare Horn Scottish Silver Mounted Snuff Mulls
Antique 19thC Collection Of Eight Rare Horn Scottish Silver Mounted Snuff Mulls

Antique 19thC Collection Of Eight Rare Horn Scottish Silver Mounted Snuff Mulls

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A rare and highly unusual collection of eight Scottish horn snuff mulls, assembled over many years by a dedicated enthusiast. Examples of this quality and variety are seldom encounte...

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Mid-19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Silver

Van Cleef & Arpel Velvet Jewellery Box for a Ring, 1990.
Van Cleef & Arpel Velvet Jewellery Box for a Ring, 1990.

Van Cleef & Arpel Velvet Jewellery Box for a Ring, 1990.

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Van Cleef & Arpel velvet jewellery box for a ring, 1990. Velvet jewellery box for a ring by Van Cleef & Arpel, presented in its cardboard box, circa 1990. Dimensions : H: 8.5 cm, W...

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20th Century French Modern Boxes

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Paper

19th Century French Louis XVI St Gilt Bronze Mt Emerald Green Cut Crystal Box
19th Century French Louis XVI St Gilt Bronze Mt Emerald Green Cut Crystal Box

19th Century French Louis XVI St Gilt Bronze Mt Emerald Green Cut Crystal Box

Located in New York, NY

A superb and richly detailed Large 19th century French green cut crystal and gilt bronze box in the refined Louis XVI style. This exceptional piece is crafted from vibrant emerald gr...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Chinese Canton Enamel Lobed Round Box, Qianlong Mark, Late Qing Dynasty, China
Chinese Canton Enamel Lobed Round Box, Qianlong Mark, Late Qing Dynasty, China

Chinese Canton Enamel Lobed Round Box, Qianlong Mark, Late Qing Dynasty, China

Located in Austin, TX

A well painted Chinese Canton enamel lobed round box and cover featuring the Eight Immortals, with a Qianlong mark to the underside, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China The deligh...

Category

Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Boxes

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Italian Octagonal Burl Wood Box With Fruit Wood Inlay, Renaissance Style, 19th C
Italian Octagonal Burl Wood Box With Fruit Wood Inlay, Renaissance Style, 19th C

Italian Octagonal Burl Wood Box With Fruit Wood Inlay, Renaissance Style, 19th C

Located in Stamford, CT

19th century Italian Renaissance style octagonal box with burl wood and veneer fruit wood and dyed wood inlay. Florence, Italy circa 1890's. This lovely small box is decorated with w...

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood, Burl

1950s Onyx Mineral Stone Jewelry Box / Hinged Box
1950s Onyx Mineral Stone Jewelry Box / Hinged Box

1950s Onyx Mineral Stone Jewelry Box / Hinged Box

Located in Barcelona, ES

Mid-Century Modern hinged box veneered in fine Onyx stone, Spain, 1950s. This exquisite vintage 1950s rectangular box is all constructed with onyx and features a brass hinge. This tr...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Brass

19th Century English Mahogany and Brass Campaign Chest, Small Scale
19th Century English Mahogany and Brass Campaign Chest, Small Scale

19th Century English Mahogany and Brass Campaign Chest, Small Scale

Located in Stamford, CT

19th century William IV period mahogany campaign box or small chest with brass mounts. An unusual size for this type of chest, quite handsome, and large enough to store a fair amount...

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Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th CENTURY JEWELRY BOX WITH STONES
19th CENTURY JEWELRY BOX WITH STONES

19th CENTURY JEWELRY BOX WITH STONES

Located in Firenze, FI

Refined and unique jewelry box made of carved wood, covered with hand-embossed and silver-plated metal veneer. The piece features riveted hinges and a tempera-lacquered interior in s...

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19th Century Italian Antique Boxes

Materials

Stone, Metal

Wood and Perforated Metal Box, Italy 1970s
Wood and Perforated Metal Box, Italy 1970s

Wood and Perforated Metal Box, Italy 1970s

Located in Naples, IT

Decorative tabletop box with a charming perforated metal cover revealing a warm dark wood background.

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Metal

Graphic Pattern Blue / Natural Bone Box
Graphic Pattern Blue / Natural Bone Box

Graphic Pattern Blue / Natural Bone Box

Located in New York, NY

Graphic patterned keepsake box clad in natural and ink blue dyed bone. Tiles are hand set on a wood box.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Boxes

Materials

Bone

Rare Regency Architectural Pressed Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Rare Regency Architectural Pressed Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Rare Regency Architectural Pressed Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

Pressed Tortoiseshell Design From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this Regency Architectural Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of bombe form with flared bas...

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1810s British Regency Antique Boxes

Materials

Shell

Large French Wood Fleur De Lis Painted Domed Shaped Box
Large French Wood Fleur De Lis Painted Domed Shaped Box

Large French Wood Fleur De Lis Painted Domed Shaped Box

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Exquisite French wood box featuring the ever classic fleur-de-lis surrounding the exterior. This 1960's box could be used for storage or jewelry and would certainly make a statement ...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paint

Jean-Michel Franck Straw Marquetry Box, 1930
Jean-Michel Franck Straw Marquetry Box, 1930

Jean-Michel Franck Straw Marquetry Box, 1930

By Jean-Michel Frank

Located in Paris, IDF

Beautiful Jean-Michel Frank straw marquetry decorative box from the 1930s. Carved from beech wood fully covered by straw marquetry with radiating patterns. It has been fully restored, with slight traces on the marquetry remaining, and the yellow velvet fabric inside that was pretty damaged has been replaced by a black velvet fabric. The box is unsigned, but really similar in size and pattern to Jean-Michel Frank boxes...

Category

1930s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Velvet, Straw, Beech

Antique Tea Caddy, English, Satinwood, Box, Mixing Glass, Regency, circa 1830
Antique Tea Caddy, English, Satinwood, Box, Mixing Glass, Regency, circa 1830

Antique Tea Caddy, English, Satinwood, Box, Mixing Glass, Regency, circa 1830

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique tea caddy. An English, rosewood and satinwood container with glass mixer, dating to the late Regency period, circa 1830. Delightful R...

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Mid-19th Century British Regency Antique Boxes

Materials

Satinwood

Talisa Jewelry Chest in Cream Shagreen, Black Pen Shell & Brass by R&Y Augousti
Talisa Jewelry Chest in Cream Shagreen, Black Pen Shell & Brass by R&Y Augousti

Talisa Jewelry Chest in Cream Shagreen, Black Pen Shell & Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. Talisa jewelry chest in cream shagreen, black pen shell and brass by R&Y Augousti is a stunning piece to store your personal items. This piece has 2 doors that open to 4 drawer compartments that have black velvet trays...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Decorative Boxes from Shells, India, Late 20th Century, 1980
Antique Decorative Boxes from Shells, India, Late 20th Century, 1980

Antique Decorative Boxes from Shells, India, Late 20th Century, 1980

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Small boxes made from shells. Suitable for confetti or as containers for small precious jewels, Their cost is very little and they are very beautiful. ref. O/984 and O/1242.

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Late 20th Century Indian Other Boxes

Materials

Shell

Fine Quality Antique George III Figured Mahogany Writing Box
Fine Quality Antique George III Figured Mahogany Writing Box

Fine Quality Antique George III Figured Mahogany Writing Box

Located in Suffolk, GB

Fine quality antiques George III figured mahogany writing box crafted from beautifully figured mahogany with a rich patina. The hinged lid opens to reveal a black leather writing sur...

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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Decorative Round Antique Wooden Lidded Sugar Bowl Box
Decorative Round Antique Wooden Lidded Sugar Bowl Box

Decorative Round Antique Wooden Lidded Sugar Bowl Box

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a vintage or antique wooden lidded sugar bowl, often referred to as treenware. It is a collectible item, likely hand-carved or turned on a lathe, featuring a ...

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Wood

Japanese Lacquer Chest, Edo Period
Japanese Lacquer Chest, Edo Period

Japanese Lacquer Chest, Edo Period

Located in Greding, DE

Small rectangular Japanese chest with gold lacquer decoration in the form of leaf tendrils. The chest is decorated with cut-out and ornamentally engraved fittings on the corners and ...

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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

Italian Grand Tour Renaissance Style Jewelry Box Signed 19th Century
Italian Grand Tour Renaissance Style Jewelry Box Signed 19th Century

Italian Grand Tour Renaissance Style Jewelry Box Signed 19th Century

Located in Rochester, NY

Italian. Renaissance style jewelry box with secret compartment. Carved walnut with satinwood panels. Velvet interior. Mid 19th century. Made by Raffaello Bianchini.

Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Boxes

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

Roberto Cavalli Lucite Jewelry Box with Tortoise Effect, Italy, 1970s
Roberto Cavalli Lucite Jewelry Box with Tortoise Effect, Italy, 1970s

Roberto Cavalli Lucite Jewelry Box with Tortoise Effect, Italy, 1970s

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful midcentury lucite jewelery box by Roberto Cavalli, with a stunning tortoiseshell effect. This gorgeous piece was produced in Italy in the 1970s. This object is timeless ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Lucite, Plexiglass

Set of Pewter Bonbonnieres by Just Andersen, 1910s, Denmark
Set of Pewter Bonbonnieres by Just Andersen, 1910s, Denmark

Set of Pewter Bonbonnieres by Just Andersen, 1910s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

Set of Exquisite Pewter Bonbonniere designed by Just Andersen in the late 1910s. * Set (2) of round pewter boxes with lids with top spheres * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufacturer...

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1910s Danish Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Pewter

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

Vintage Romeo Rega Brass Pyramid Step Box Sculpture, Italy, 1970's
Vintage Romeo Rega Brass Pyramid Step Box Sculpture, Italy, 1970's

Vintage Romeo Rega Brass Pyramid Step Box Sculpture, Italy, 1970's

By Romeo Rega

Located in North Miami, FL

This amazing and very special heavy large vintage brass stepped pyramid box and or sculpture designed by Romeo Rega is Italian and now rare. This is from the 70s. It is unmarked but ...

Category

1970s Italian Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Brass

Lalique France 20th Century Epis Wheat Glass Box
Lalique France 20th Century Epis Wheat Glass Box

Lalique France 20th Century Epis Wheat Glass Box

By Lalique

Located in Milan, IT

Lalique France 20th Century Epis Wheat Glass Box Molded glass with two heads of wheat in relief, partially frosted to contrast with the transparent glass. Signed Lalique France

Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Nickel

Rare Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Art Deco Bonbonierre 704, 1931
Rare Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Art Deco Bonbonierre 704, 1931

Rare Georg Jensen Sterling Silver Art Deco Bonbonierre 704, 1931

By Georg Jensen

Located in Hellerup, DK

A very rare early, possibly prototype, Georg Jensen Art Deco sterling silver bonbonnière, design no. 704 by Sigvard Bernadotte, introduced in 1931. The circular lid is engraved with ...

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20th Century Danish Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

LOUIS KUPPENHEIM 1910 Germany Guilloche Enameled Case In .900 Sterling Silver
LOUIS KUPPENHEIM 1910 Germany Guilloche Enameled Case In .900 Sterling Silver

LOUIS KUPPENHEIM 1910 Germany Guilloche Enameled Case In .900 Sterling Silver

By Louis Kuppenheim

Located in Miami, FL

An Edwardian enameled case-box by Louis Kuppenheim. This is a beautiful and exceptionally rare presentation case-box created during the Edwardian period in Pforzheim, Germany, circa...

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Early 1900s German Edwardian Antique Boxes

Materials

Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art Deco Sterling Silver Box 1933 Cigar Cigarette Cedar Lined Vintage
Art Deco Sterling Silver Box 1933 Cigar Cigarette Cedar Lined Vintage

Art Deco Sterling Silver Box 1933 Cigar Cigarette Cedar Lined Vintage

Located in London, GB

An elegant Art Deco solid silver cigar box of shaped rectangular form, the hinged lid finely decorated with a striking engine-turned geometric design characteristic of the period. Th...

Category

20th Century English Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bauhaus Arts and Crafts Modernist Large Aluminum Box, circa 1920
Bauhaus Arts and Crafts Modernist Large Aluminum Box, circa 1920

Bauhaus Arts and Crafts Modernist Large Aluminum Box, circa 1920

By Bauhaus

Located in Atlanta, GA

This remarkable early 20th-century modernist aluminum box is a true testament to masterful craftsmanship and innovative design. The rare piece was crafted in Germany circa 1920. Its...

Category

Early 20th Century German Modern Boxes

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Contemporary Fiocco Armoire Safe in Shiny White Maple
Contemporary Fiocco Armoire Safe in Shiny White Maple

Contemporary Fiocco Armoire Safe in Shiny White Maple

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Polished white bird's-eye maple armored armoire with leather bow, 24-karat gold-plated accessories. Round handle with biometric opening device and emergency key integrated. Inside pullout / pull-out necklace holder and drawers lined for jewelry. Leather handles on drawers. Secret compartment. Available...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Leather, Birdseye Maple

Maison Maire travel necessities Paris 1825-1830 ca
Maison Maire travel necessities Paris 1825-1830 ca

Maison Maire travel necessities Paris 1825-1830 ca

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Charles X-era travel nécessaire consisting of citronnier wood case, decorated with small polished steel studs and fitted with key, containing chiseled gold, turquoise (insets) and mo...

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1820s French Charles X Antique Boxes

Materials

Gold

19th Century Imperial Russian Solid Silver Trompe L'oeil Cigar Box
19th Century Imperial Russian Solid Silver Trompe L'oeil Cigar Box

19th Century Imperial Russian Solid Silver Trompe L'oeil Cigar Box

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th Century Imperial Russian solid trompe l'oeil cigar box. The outside of the box features a decorative engraving with the words "Paper", "Cigarettes" and "25 pieces" in Cy...

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19th Century Russian Other Antique Boxes

Materials

Silver

Late 20th Century Fitz and Floyd Majolica Asparagus Covered Box
Late 20th Century Fitz and Floyd Majolica Asparagus Covered Box

Late 20th Century Fitz and Floyd Majolica Asparagus Covered Box

By Fitz and Floyd

Located in Elkhart, IN

A charming Fitz and Floyd covered box modeled as a tightly gathered bundle of asparagus. The dimensional stalks are finished in layered shades of green and cream, with softly blushed...

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese French Provincial Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

18th Century Spanish Iron-Clad Strong Box in Working Condition with Original Key
18th Century Spanish Iron-Clad Strong Box in Working Condition with Original Key

18th Century Spanish Iron-Clad Strong Box in Working Condition with Original Key

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Spanish strong box from the 18th century. This antique safe from is constructed or iron clad wood, and is handsomely adorn in domed iron nailhead trim throughout it's top, front, a...

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18th Century Spanish Antique Boxes

Materials

Iron

Lucite & Rattan vanity Box, Christian Dior Style, Circa 1970's
Lucite & Rattan vanity Box, Christian Dior Style, Circa 1970's

Lucite & Rattan vanity Box, Christian Dior Style, Circa 1970's

By Christian Dior

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Exquisite 1970s Italian lucite and rattan jewelry box, attributed to Gabriella Crespi for Dior Home. This elegant piece combines timeless craftsmanship sophisticated design, adding a...

Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Rattan, Lucite

Leather Box with "H" Hardware by Hermès Paris, France, ca. 1970s
Leather Box with "H" Hardware by Hermès Paris, France, ca. 1970s

Leather Box with "H" Hardware by Hermès Paris, France, ca. 1970s

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Leather Box with "H" Hardware by Hermès Paris, France, ca. 1970s A sophisticated leather box made by Hermès Paris, France, circa 1970s. The piece features a restrained and timeless ...

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20th Century French Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Petite Antique Anglo Indian Bone and Tortoise Box
Petite Antique Anglo Indian Bone and Tortoise Box

Petite Antique Anglo Indian Bone and Tortoise Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Charming petite antique Anglo Indian lidded box handcrafted in indigenous hardwoods clad in tortoise shell and decorated with elaborate lacy bone designs, featuring an etched and pai...

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Boxes

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell

Ten Sided Polyhedral Wood Puzzle Box Sculpture
Ten Sided Polyhedral Wood Puzzle Box Sculpture

Ten Sided Polyhedral Wood Puzzle Box Sculpture

Located in Ferndale, MI

Appears to be a rosewood grain laminate wood. Fine workmanship marked Paul Ruhlman #7 and p g R 1992.

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Plywood

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.