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Hand‑Carved Genuine Malachite Box – Natural Stone Keepsake Storage
Hand‑Carved Genuine Malachite Box – Natural Stone Keepsake Storage

Hand‑Carved Genuine Malachite Box – Natural Stone Keepsake Storage

Located in New York, NY

Bring natural style to your home or office with this Hand‑Carved Malachite Box – Natural Stone Keepsake Storage. The genuine Malachite showcases the vivid banding and rich emerald to...

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2010s Congolese Boxes

Materials

Malachite

Antique Tiffany American Edwardian Sterling Silver Box
Antique Tiffany American Edwardian Sterling Silver Box

Antique Tiffany American Edwardian Sterling Silver Box

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

American Edwardian sterling silver box, ca 1910. Rectangular with straight sides; cover hinged with gently curved top and molded rim. Engine-turned stripes in plain frames; on cover ...

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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

William Spratling Domino Set, Taxco, Mexico, Circa 1950
William Spratling Domino Set, Taxco, Mexico, Circa 1950

William Spratling Domino Set, Taxco, Mexico, Circa 1950

By William Spratling

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

An exceptional and highly collectible domino set designed by William Spratling, one of the most influential figures in 20th-century Mexican silver design. Crafted in Taxco, Guerrero,...

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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Silver

Vintage wooden box with polish horn decoration and stainless steel Italy
Vintage wooden box with polish horn decoration and stainless steel Italy

Vintage wooden box with polish horn decoration and stainless steel Italy

Located in London, GB

Vintage wooden box with polish horn decoration and stainless steel rim Italy, Three interior compartments, which could have been intended for: Playing cards (such as bridge or poker...

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid Century Danish Modern Jewelry Cabinet by PJB Mobler
Mid Century Danish Modern Jewelry Cabinet by PJB Mobler

Mid Century Danish Modern Jewelry Cabinet by PJB Mobler

By Falster Møbelfabrik

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional Mid Century Danish Modern jewelry cabinet, made by PBJ Mobler ( Per Buhl Jorgensen ) circa 1970's, in excellent original, clean and ready to use condition. The case feat...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Boxes

Materials

Teak

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

Yellow-green onyx box, France, 1970
Yellow-green onyx box, France, 1970

Yellow-green onyx box, France, 1970

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Rectangular box in yellow-green onyx, made in France around 1970. This piece showcases the natural beauty of the stone, with its translucent hues ranging from pale green to honey, tr...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Onyx

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Mixed Woods Valet / Desk Box
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Mixed Woods Valet / Desk Box

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Mixed Woods Valet / Desk Box

Located in San Diego, CA

A finely crafted mid-century modern valet or desktop storage box executed in contrasting mixed hardwoods, likely teak with lighter maple or birch accents. The box features clean Scan...

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Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Wood

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

Antique Porcelain Box Flowers Chintz Design
Antique Porcelain Box Flowers Chintz Design

Antique Porcelain Box Flowers Chintz Design

Located in New York, NY

An antique porcelain box with floral chintz design, circa late 19th century to early-20th century, Europe. Porcelain box has a hinged lid with an...

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Early 20th Century European Boxes

Materials

Brass

Italian Richard Ginori Jewelry Box Milano
Italian Richard Ginori Jewelry Box Milano

Italian Richard Ginori Jewelry Box Milano

By Richard Ginori

Located in New York, NY

An early Italian porcelain jewelry box, Modern design, by designer Richard Ginori, made in Milano, Italy, circa early-20th century. Marked 'Milano' on original label underside lid, and marked 'Richard Ginori', 'Made in Italy' on underside base, as well as 'decorazione a mano' (hand decoration), all shown in images. Box is square with modern soft lines, rounded corners (top and base), graduated base. Gold detail, dahlia flower and leaf design on top lid, sides, and inside, finished with a gold line detail on lid and base. For other items shown search 1stDibs ref. #s: Opal cocktail ring search 1stDibs ref. #: LU4068223876302 French porcelain box, search 1stDibs ref. #: LU1314243500852 Cartier coffee...

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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

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

Svenskt Tenn Pewter Lidded Box, Sweden 1936, Scandinavian Modern
Svenskt Tenn Pewter Lidded Box, Sweden 1936, Scandinavian Modern

Svenskt Tenn Pewter Lidded Box, Sweden 1936, Scandinavian Modern

By Svenskt Tenn

Located in Stockholm, SE

A refined and rare pewter lidded box by Svenskt Tenn, dated 1936, exemplifying the elegance and craftsmanship of early Scandinavian Modern design. The piece features a clean hexagona...

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Set of 4 Pedestal Boxes in Shagreen, Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
Set of 4 Pedestal Boxes in Shagreen, Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

Set of 4 Pedestal Boxes in Shagreen, Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass 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 set of 4 pedestal boxes are the perfect home accents to add elegance and functionality to your space. These can be used as a vanity set for your bathroom, in your office to store desk...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Brass

Abalone shell vanity box, Alpaca and wood, Mexico, 1970s
Abalone shell vanity box, Alpaca and wood, Mexico, 1970s

Abalone shell vanity box, Alpaca and wood, Mexico, 1970s

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Superb jewelry box designed and produced in Mexico during the 1970's. This artisanal set with abalone mother-of-pearl and alpaca, is a true work of art. A beautiful item to display i...

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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Shell, Abalone, Alpaca, Wood

Mithe Espelt Ceramic and Fused Glass Jewelry Box France c 1968
Mithe Espelt Ceramic and Fused Glass Jewelry Box France c 1968

Mithe Espelt Ceramic and Fused Glass Jewelry Box France c 1968

By Mithé Espelt

Located in Chicago, IL

Ceramic Jewelry Box by Mithé Espelt, France, 1960s Ceramic enamels in shades of green gold with fused glass with iconic blackened wood box. Literature: Mithé Espelt, le luxe discret...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Huge Malachite Box 7" Gemstone Jewelry Box Hinged 4.5 lb
Huge Malachite Box 7" Gemstone Jewelry Box Hinged 4.5 lb

Huge Malachite Box 7" Gemstone Jewelry Box Hinged 4.5 lb

Located in Somis, CA

This magnificent, large 4.15 lb malachite box is a testament to exceptional craftsmanship and the inherent beauty of fine-grade gemstone malachite. The carefully selected stone displ...

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2010s Congolese Boxes

Materials

Malachite

Italian Leather Triple Hump Jewelry Box
Italian Leather Triple Hump Jewelry Box

Italian Leather Triple Hump Jewelry Box

By Midcentury Italian school

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A very well-crafted handmade leather jewelry box with sculptural triple hump top, wavy sides and rare scalloped bottom design. In a darker saddle brown rubbed finish and lined in red...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Leather

Italian Leather Jewelry Box
Italian Leather Jewelry Box

Italian Leather Jewelry Box

Located in New York, NY

An Italian leather box, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Leather is brown with gold tooling detail on top and around exterior edge. A great piece to hold jewelry (demonstrated) or smal...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf

Large Vintage Italian Florentine Baroque Turquoise and Gilt-Wood Jewelry Box
Large Vintage Italian Florentine Baroque Turquoise and Gilt-Wood Jewelry Box

Large Vintage Italian Florentine Baroque Turquoise and Gilt-Wood Jewelry Box

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Florentine gilt-wood hinged jewelry/decorative box with hand-painted detail opening to reveal a painted beige interior (ca. 1940s, Italy). Attractive color combination of turquoise a...

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1940s Italian Baroque Vintage Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf

Dolcevita Humidor
Dolcevita Humidor

Dolcevita Humidor

$9,805 / item

Dolcevita Humidor

By Maccarrone

Located in Milan, IT

This iconic humidor is part of Maccarone's Yacht collection and can hold up to 150 cigars. Metal accessories in chromed brass and high gloss mahogany and mapl...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Polyester, Wood

Tronador Square Blue Onyx Box by AIREDELSUR, Hand-Carved Design
Tronador Square Blue Onyx Box by AIREDELSUR, Hand-Carved Design

Tronador Square Blue Onyx Box by AIREDELSUR, Hand-Carved Design

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

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

Category

2010s Argentine Modern Boxes

Materials

Stone, Onyx

Hand-Blown Murano Box in Ruby with Chrome Fittings
Hand-Blown Murano Box in Ruby with Chrome Fittings

Hand-Blown Murano Box in Ruby with Chrome Fittings

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hand-Blown Murano Box in Ruby with Chrome Fittings is a radiant celebration of color, craftsmanship, and Italian elegance. Meticulously hand-blown in Murano, this striking piece show...

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2010s Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Chrome

Large Ornate Antique French Ormolu Beveled Glass Jewelry Casket Dresser Box
Large Ornate Antique French Ormolu Beveled Glass Jewelry Casket Dresser Box

Large Ornate Antique French Ormolu Beveled Glass Jewelry Casket Dresser Box

Located in Wayne, NJ

A stunning antique French brass ormolu beveled glass footed jewelry casket or dresser box with hinged lid with a large rectangular design with beveled glass, ornate feet, intricate...

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Early 20th Century French Rococo Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Bronze, Brass & Tiger Penshell Crocodile Box / Sculpture by Maitland Smith
Bronze, Brass & Tiger Penshell Crocodile Box / Sculpture by Maitland Smith

Bronze, Brass & Tiger Penshell Crocodile Box / Sculpture by Maitland Smith

By Maitland Smith

Located in San Diego, CA

Large cast bronze, brass and crackled tiger penshell crocodile and dragonfly box / sculpture by Maitland Smith, circa 1990s. This hard to find piece is in very good vintage condition...

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Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Boxes

Materials

Brass

Silver Plated Cigar Box or Jewelry Box - Art Deco Decorative Box - France 1930s
Silver Plated Cigar Box or Jewelry Box - Art Deco Decorative Box - France 1930s

Silver Plated Cigar Box or Jewelry Box - Art Deco Decorative Box - France 1930s

By Maria Pergay

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Silver Plated Cigar Box or Jewelry Box - Art Deco Decorative Box - France 1930s Tall and elegant cigar box crafted in silver plated metal, and mahogany. Originally meant to receive...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Metal, Silver, Silver Plate

Japanese Gilt Lacquer Tabako-Bon with River Turtles, Edo Period
Japanese Gilt Lacquer Tabako-Bon with River Turtles, Edo Period

Japanese Gilt Lacquer Tabako-Bon with River Turtles, Edo Period

Located in Chicago, IL

This box with many drawers is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking accessories. Believed to have evolved from the traditional accessories of Ja...

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

Round wooden Jewel box
Round wooden Jewel box

Round wooden Jewel box

Located in Pacasmayo, PE

Keep your jewelry safe while traveling with this compact and durable black onyx jewel box. The round everything catchall box is a carved using traditional wood carpentry techniques ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Boxes

Materials

Stone, Onyx

19th Century Anglo Chinese Padouk Tea Caddy
19th Century Anglo Chinese Padouk Tea Caddy

19th Century Anglo Chinese Padouk Tea Caddy

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Rare Mid 19th Century Anglo-Chinese Padouk Wood Rectangular Tea Caddy Having Attractive Silver Plate Mounted Decoration Throughout, The Hinged Lid Enclosing Two Lidded Divisions, W...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Padouk

Mid Century Courcec Roadrunner Box
Mid Century Courcec Roadrunner Box

Mid Century Courcec Roadrunner Box

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A mid century black box by Courcec of Monterey California depicting an inlaid road-runner on lid. The box with a full length brass hinge that opens to full storage. The box retains t...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Other

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...

Category

2010s Italian Louis XVI Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique French Ormolu Beveled Amber Glass Jewelry Casket Dresser Box
Antique French Ormolu Beveled Amber Glass Jewelry Casket Dresser Box

Antique French Ormolu Beveled Amber Glass Jewelry Casket Dresser Box

Located in Wayne, NJ

A stunning antique French brass ormolu with rare amber tone beveled glass footed jewelry casket or dresser box with hinged lid . It has ornate feet, intricate flowers and roses in it...

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Early 20th Century French Rococo Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Shadow Grey Marble Rectangular Tissue Box
Shadow Grey Marble Rectangular Tissue Box

Shadow Grey Marble Rectangular Tissue Box

$158Sale Price / item|30% Off

Shadow Grey 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

Mid-20th Century Onyx and Hardstone Inlaid Decorative Box
Mid-20th Century Onyx and Hardstone Inlaid Decorative Box

Mid-20th Century Onyx and Hardstone Inlaid Decorative Box

Located in Bilzen, BE

Elegant mid-20th century decorative box in polished onyx, beautifully inlaid with various semi-precious stones such as lapis lazuli, jasper, marble, and agate. The geometric pietra d...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Other Boxes

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Onyx

Mid Century Old Vintage Green Suitcase, Storage, Decoration, Europe, 1970s
Mid Century Old Vintage Green Suitcase, Storage, Decoration, Europe, 1970s

Mid Century Old Vintage Green Suitcase, Storage, Decoration, Europe, 1970s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

This vintage bright green Featherlite soft shell suitcase with beige interior is from 1960s is in great vintage condition. It has minor blemishes, so please closely examine the image...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Boxes

Materials

Metal

Urushi Eggshell Lacquer Mosaic Box by Alexander Lamont
Urushi Eggshell Lacquer Mosaic Box by Alexander Lamont

Urushi Eggshell Lacquer Mosaic Box by Alexander Lamont

By Alexander Lamont

Located in Khet Bang Sue, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon

In our workshop we apply eggshell lacquer to many things mostly using the inside of the eggshell. The mosaic pattern is achieved with a cracking motion using the ends of pointed tool...

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2010s Thai Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Eggshell, Wood, Lacquer

1930's Chinese Solid Brass Dragon Jewelry Box
1930's Chinese Solid Brass Dragon Jewelry Box

1930's Chinese Solid Brass Dragon Jewelry Box

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful 1930's solid brass Chinese jewelry box with dragon inlay motif and wood interior, in vintage condition with some wear to the good and patina to the brass, lightly hand poli...

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1930s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Bauche Incombustible Cast Iron Safe from Northeastern France, Circa 1870
Antique Bauche Incombustible Cast Iron Safe from Northeastern France, Circa 1870

Antique Bauche Incombustible Cast Iron Safe from Northeastern France, Circa 1870

Located in Dallas, TX

Hailing from Gueux, in the northeast of France, this incombustible cast iron safe was constructed by the French company, Bauche, circa 1870, as indicated by the foliate placard on th...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Boxes

Materials

Metal, Steel, Iron

Antique English Sterling Silver Trinket Box - Birmingham 1916
Antique English Sterling Silver Trinket Box - Birmingham 1916

Antique English Sterling Silver Trinket Box - Birmingham 1916

Located in Bath, GB

A fine antique English solid sterling silver box with all over repousse decoration, the domed lid incorporating a vacant cartouche in the centre. The hinged lid is in perfect workin...

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1910s British Vintage Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ceylonese Quill Box
Ceylonese Quill Box

Ceylonese Quill Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Intriguing antique Ceylonese rectangular box handcrafted in ebony and decorated with porcupine quills and bone dot inlay.

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20th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Boxes

Materials

Bone, Organic Material, Ebony

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Hand-Carved Oak Jewelry Box
19th Century Swiss Black Forest Hand-Carved Oak Jewelry Box

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Hand-Carved Oak Jewelry Box

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Switzerland / 19th century / Black ForestJewelry box / oak / Antique An exquisite example of 19th-century Swiss artisanal craftsmanship. This Black Forest jewelry box is richly hand...

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19th Century Swiss Folk Art Antique Boxes

Materials

Oak

Antique Vintage English Burl Walnut Wooden Brass Inlaid Book Slide Bookslide 19C
Antique Vintage English Burl Walnut Wooden Brass Inlaid Book Slide Bookslide 19C

Antique Vintage English Burl Walnut Wooden Brass Inlaid Book Slide Bookslide 19C

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Absolutely stunning Burl Walnut Wooden extendable and foldable Bookslide of exceptional quality and traditional form. Mid to late Nineteenth Century, of English origin.   Each hinge...

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Burl

Smart Antique English Sterling Silver Cigar Case / Box
Smart Antique English Sterling Silver Cigar Case / Box

Smart Antique English Sterling Silver Cigar Case / Box

By William Hair Haseler

Located in Bath, GB

A very handsome top-quality four finger cigar case or box made from a heavy gauge of solid English sterling silver weighing 151 grams / 4.86 Troy Ounces. The case is in near mint co...

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1910s British Edwardian Vintage Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Brass Bound Oak Cigar Humidor 19th Century
Antique Victorian Brass Bound Oak Cigar Humidor 19th Century

Antique Victorian Brass Bound Oak Cigar Humidor 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a stylish antique Victorian oak brass and cedar lined tabletop cigar humidor circa 1860 in date. The rectangular box features a lift out tray and adjustable divisions with sunken handles to the sides and a hinged lid with a central brass shield. Complete with the original Bramah lock and key. It would make a beautiful gift to any connoisseur of fine cigars. Condition: In excellent condition. As an antique items, the humidor shows signs of use commensurate with age, these minor condition issues are mentioned for accuracy and, as seen in the accompanying photographs, it displays beautifully. Dimensions in cm: Height 19.5 x Width 44 x Depth 29 Dimensions in inches: Height 8 inches x Width 1 foot, 5 inches x Depth 11 inches Humidor is any kind of box or room with constant humidity that is used to store cigars, cigarettes, orpipe tobacco. For private use, small wooden or acrylic glass humidor boxes for a few dozen cigars are used, while cigar shops may have walk-in humidors. Humidors can be used to store other goods for which a certain level of humidity is desirable; the Colorado Rockies Major League Baseball team stores game balls in a large humidor at their home stadium, Coors Field, to counteract the effects of Denver's high altitude and generally low humidity. Humidors of all sizes use hygrometers to keep track of the humidity levels. Classification of humidors Walk-in humidor - most common in cigar bars or stores. One room is built as or converted to a humidor where all the cigars are stored. Cabinet humidor - usually placed on the floor as a piece of furniture. Typically holds 1000-5000 cigars. Table humidor - often quite heavy, though portable in theory, it's usually kept in one location. Capacity ranges from three hundred to a few thousand cigars. It usually comes with a polished wood exterior, marble, leather or combination of exotic elements, and glass top. Personal humidor - semi-regular cigar smokers will sometimes keep a small humidor in their homes for personal storage, special events, or aesthetic characteristics of the humidor itself . Usually contains 20-75 cigars. This may also be known as a "Desktop Humidor". Travel humidor - portable and made for carrying cigars enough for the outing or event, usually 2 to 10 cigars. Oak is a tree or shrub in the genus Quercus - Latin "oak tree" having approximately 600 extant species. Oak wood has a density of about 0.75 g/cm3, great strength and hardness, and is very resistant to insect and fungal attack because of its high tannin content. It also has very appealing grain markings, particularly when quartersawn. Oak wood is very durable, easy to maintain and resistant to wear and tear which is why it can be easily handed to the next generations if taken well care of. Oak wood virtually lasts forever and you can still admire oak furniture in museums and palaces even if it was made many centuries ago. Oak has been prized since the Middle Ages for use in interior panelling of prestigious buildings such as the debating chamber of the House of Commons in London and in the construction of fine furniture. Bramah is London's oldest security company. Established at 124 Piccadilly, London in 1784, and today based in Marylebone, London and Romford, Essex. Bramah made their first lock in 1784 and the patent was awarded in 1787. The designer was Joseph Bramah. Joseph Bramah was a leading inventor of the industrial revolution, patenting over 18 new ideas, including a new valve for the water closet (toilet), the hydraulic pump, a fountain pen, and a fire engine. Bramah also introduced a beer hand pump for use at the bar, to prevent fluid loss when barmen went downstairs to pour a new jug! Due to the quality of his manufacturing, his name became a by-word amongst British Engineers for engineering excellence and many of his inventions are on display in the Science Museum in London. You can find one of his original toilets still working in Osborne House, Queen Victoria's home on the Isle of Wight. The Bramah lock was unique and advanced property and valuables protection enormously. Indeed it was 50 years ahead of any Chubb lock...

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1860s English Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Oak, Cedar

FORNASETTI Butterfly Box
FORNASETTI Butterfly Box

FORNASETTI Butterfly Box

By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage decorative rectangular lacquered walnut wood box with butterfly motif / designed by Piero Fornasetti, made in Italy in the 1970s Original mark at the felt base Length: 12 inc...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Wood

Japanese Carved Bone Floral Birds Inro, signed early 20th Century
Japanese Carved Bone Floral Birds Inro, signed early 20th Century

Japanese Carved Bone Floral Birds Inro, signed early 20th Century

Located in Norton, MA

Nicely carved Inro with birds and flowers. Quality craftsmanship. Hand-carved pierced sides and top. Opens into two pieces, held together with a rust-red s...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Boxes

Materials

Bone

Porcelain Peint a la Main Vintage Crossword Puzzle Trinket Box by Limoges
Porcelain Peint a la Main Vintage Crossword Puzzle Trinket Box by Limoges

Porcelain Peint a la Main Vintage Crossword Puzzle Trinket Box by Limoges

By Limoges

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful porcelain peint a la main (hand painted) vintage crossword puzzle trinket box by Limoges, circa 1980s. This unusual piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 3"W...

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20th Century French Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Superb Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box
Superb Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box

Superb Quality Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Brass Bound Writing Box

Located in Suffolk, GB

Superb quality antique Victorian burr walnut brass bound writing box having brass bounded corners and edges around a superior quality burr walnut writing box opening to reveal a writ...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

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

Sonia Jewelry Chest in Cream Shagreen, Black Pen Shell and 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. The Sonia jewelry chest in cream shagreen, 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, inlaid in a mixture of cream shagreen/black shell and grey blue shagreen, that have black velvet trays...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Boxes

Materials

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.