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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

Larger-Scaled Italian Florentine Giltwood Box in Peacock Blue
Larger-Scaled Italian Florentine Giltwood Box in Peacock Blue

Larger-Scaled Italian Florentine Giltwood Box in Peacock Blue

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Here is a lovely Florentine hinged box made in Italy. Usually boxes of this style are quite small--made for trinkets--but this is a on the larger side measuring 14.25" at its widest....

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Mid-20th Century Italian Boxes

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Extremely Rare Pair of Regency Cast-Iron Sarcophagus Shaped Strong Boxes
Extremely Rare Pair of Regency Cast-Iron Sarcophagus Shaped Strong Boxes

Extremely Rare Pair of Regency Cast-Iron Sarcophagus Shaped Strong Boxes

Located in Benington, Herts

An extremely rare pair of Regency cast-iron sarcophagus shaped strong boxes. Regency, circa 1820 Painted to simulate palisander wood and with parcel-gilt, the cavetto-moulded hinged lids cast with flower sprays above foliate-cast bands over front panels relieved with river gods within canted corners cast with standing muses, the sides with lion mask and ring handles over leafy aprons on massive lion’s paw feet; the Brahmah type lock stamped “T. Davis from London” and impressed with the Royal Crown. These extraordinary pieces are modelled on Regency wine coolers. The forms are classic Greco-Roman revival with the boat-hook handles, mythic figures and the overall sarcophagus pattern. You would struggle to find one let alone a pair. Good items for any collection. Research on going into these strong boxes but we have found possible information on the lock stamped Davis….(historyoflocks ) The relationship of King George III and George Davis of Windsor, who was locksmith in ordinary to His Majesty. Davis, in 1799, invented and patented a unique style of lock, which was also beautifully engraved with a warning not to make duplicate keys. Sensitive government secrets always demanded, then as today, locks that were state of the art. Davis locks ended up on government dispatch boxes...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes

Materials

Iron

French Gilt Bronze and Pink Porcelain Jewellery Box by Tahan
French Gilt Bronze and Pink Porcelain Jewellery Box by Tahan

French Gilt Bronze and Pink Porcelain Jewellery Box by Tahan

By Tahan Paris

Located in London, GB

French gilt bronze and pink porcelain jewellery box by Tahan. French, late 19th Century Measures: height 13cm, width 18cm, depth 13cm. This fine jewellery casket by the French m...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Victorian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box With Hinged Lid
Victorian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box With Hinged Lid

Victorian Period Sterling Silver-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box With Hinged Lid

Located in New York, NY

Victorian Period, sterling silver-mounted (unmarked, but tested) Cowrie shell snuff box with hinged lid, England, Ca. 1840's. Measures 3 inches long x 2 inches deep x almost 2 inches high. Sterling silver mount is engraved Mrs. Margaret Burke...

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1840s English Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Amboyna Writing Slope
Amboyna Writing Slope

Amboyna Writing Slope

Located in Folkestone, GB

A good early 19th century lap desk or writing slope, unusually constructed in richly figured Amboyna wood. Fitted with brass corner brackets and ...

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19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

"Flying Phoenix", Bold Mid Century Porcelain Box in Gold, White and Black
"Flying Phoenix", Bold Mid Century Porcelain Box in Gold, White and Black

"Flying Phoenix", Bold Mid Century Porcelain Box in Gold, White and Black

By Waylande Gregory

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This heavy porcelain, lidded box by Waylande Gregory depicts a crested Phoenix bird in flight, its feathers dotted in black and its wing lined in gold. Gregory was one of America's ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Mid century colourful hinged box, enamel on brass
Mid century colourful hinged box, enamel on brass

Mid century colourful hinged box, enamel on brass

Located in London, Fitzrovia

Mid century enamel brass box, good design, beautiful colours. Please note that we often have a much shorter handling time than advertised.

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Swedish Grace pewter lid box with decor of Archer, 1937.
Swedish Grace pewter lid box with decor of Archer, 1937.

Swedish Grace pewter lid box with decor of Archer, 1937.

Located in Stockholm, SE

A decorative and functional lid box, perfect for jewelry, cigarettes or hiding away smaller items. Decor of archer. With hallmark Sv.M, L8 = 1937. Swedish grace.

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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Philippe Cheverny Style Geometric Lucite and Gilded Metal Box, circa 1970
Philippe Cheverny Style Geometric Lucite and Gilded Metal Box, circa 1970

Philippe Cheverny Style Geometric Lucite and Gilded Metal Box, circa 1970

By Philippe Cheverny

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning, rectangular, decorative lidded box features a design reminiscent of Philippe Cheverny's work. Crafted in the 1970s, this outstanding decorative piece boasts a geometri...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Early 19th Century German 13 Loth Silver Repoussé Landscape Box, Hanau, C. 1820
Early 19th Century German 13 Loth Silver Repoussé Landscape Box, Hanau, C. 1820

Early 19th Century German 13 Loth Silver Repoussé Landscape Box, Hanau, C. 1820

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Early 19th Century German 13 Loth Silver Repoussé Landscape Box, Hanau, Circa 1820 Measures: 2.25" W x 1.5" D x 0.75" H / 62 Grams A finely worked small silver box crafted in 13 l...

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19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique English Regency Miniature Apprentice Chest Drawers Flame Mahogany 19Ct
Antique English Regency Miniature Apprentice Chest Drawers Flame Mahogany 19Ct

Antique English Regency Miniature Apprentice Chest Drawers Flame Mahogany 19Ct

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Beautiful English Regency Miniature two over three graduated drawer flame mahogany Chest of Drawers of outstanding quality and workmanship and compact proportions. Circa 1800-20. T...

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19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Lidded Bronze Box by Hans Bergstrom for Ystad Metall / Brons, Sweden, 1930s
Lidded Bronze Box by Hans Bergstrom for Ystad Metall / Brons, Sweden, 1930s

Lidded Bronze Box by Hans Bergstrom for Ystad Metall / Brons, Sweden, 1930s

An extremely rare, possibly unique, bronze jar with amazing patina. The lid adorned with a knob in the shape of a fish. Designed by Hans Bergström for Ystad Metall / Brons, Sweden, ...

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Bronze

17th Century Spanish Colonial Tortoiseshell Box with Silver Piqué Inlay
17th Century Spanish Colonial Tortoiseshell Box with Silver Piqué Inlay

17th Century Spanish Colonial Tortoiseshell Box with Silver Piqué Inlay

Located in Dallas, TX

Exquisite 17th century Spanish Colonial tortoiseshell box, beautifully decorated with intricate silver piqué inlay in a repeating design across the surface. The craftsmanship is exce...

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1690s Spanish Antique Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Ceramic Spider Jewelry Box  , hand made in South Africa
Ceramic Spider Jewelry Box  , hand made in South Africa

Ceramic Spider Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa

By Love Art Ceramic

Located in North Miami, FL

Pomegranate Monkey Jewelry Box The Pomegranate Monkey Jewelry Box is a stunning piece of ceramic decorative art created in South Africa by the talented artisans at Love Art Ceramic. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Antique English Coromandel Fitted Traveler's Box Compendium, Circa 1850-1860
Antique English Coromandel Fitted Traveler's Box Compendium, Circa 1850-1860

Antique English Coromandel Fitted Traveler's Box Compendium, Circa 1850-1860

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English Victorian Coromandel wood fitted traveler's box Compendium, Circa 1850-1860. Made by J.T. Needs, Late Bramah: Purveyor to Her Majesty, Prince Albert & the Royal Family.

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Silver

19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Oval Jewellery Box, France
19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Oval Jewellery Box, France

19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Oval Jewellery Box, France

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A very pretty oval-shaped jewellery box in gilt bronze, with an exquisite central miniature of a young man serenading two young ladies with a lute. This Louis XVI style box is stunni...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Regency Period Brass Inlaid and Bound Document Box with Lift Handles and Key
Regency Period Brass Inlaid and Bound Document Box with Lift Handles and Key

Regency Period Brass Inlaid and Bound Document Box with Lift Handles and Key

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Brass bound Regency period rosewood document box by Wells & Lambe with brass edges, geometric line inlay and flush mounted skeletal lift handles. The top with a monogramed rectangula...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Rectangular Decorative Box in Wood and Glass, Italy 1960s
Midcentury Rectangular Decorative Box in Wood and Glass, Italy 1960s

Midcentury Rectangular Decorative Box in Wood and Glass, Italy 1960s

By Fontana Arte

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury beautiful rectangular decorative box in wood and glass with double compartment. Made in Italy in the 1960s. Perfect desk object or gift idea.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Glass, Wood

Late 19Thc Shaker Style Pantry Boxes -Stack of Four
Late 19Thc Shaker Style Pantry Boxes -Stack of Four

Late 19Thc Shaker Style Pantry Boxes -Stack of Four

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Late 19Thc Shaker pantry boxes in fine condition and all matching stack.This matching stack of four boxes are in great condition and all have copper nail construction.Sold as a coll...

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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood

Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy With Inlaid Mother Of Pearl
Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy With Inlaid Mother Of Pearl

Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy With Inlaid Mother Of Pearl

Located in Dallas, TX

Tortoiseshell tea caddy with inlaid mother of pearl from England. Metal lined under two lids.  Excellent condition, circa 1860.

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1860s English Antique Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Art Deco / Arts & Crafts Pewter Box Green Glass Cabochon Casket Sunrise
Art Deco / Arts & Crafts Pewter Box Green Glass Cabochon Casket Sunrise

Art Deco / Arts & Crafts Pewter Box Green Glass Cabochon Casket Sunrise

Located in Norwich, GB

An Art Deco pewter covered lidded box with green cabochon. English. Circa 1930. The box has hand-tooled geometric design to the top with all over punchwork. The interior is lined in...

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Vintage Scholz & Lammel Modernist Wood Box Enamel Made in Germany
Vintage Scholz & Lammel Modernist Wood Box Enamel Made in Germany

Vintage Scholz & Lammel Modernist Wood Box Enamel Made in Germany

Located in Krefeld, DE

Beautiful Scholz & Lammel boxe from the 1960s made of wood with enamel top. You could use it for cigaretts, little things like jewelry or small accessories. Price for one box.  

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1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Renaissance Revival Style Bronze Box
Renaissance Revival Style Bronze Box

Renaissance Revival Style Bronze Box

Located in Tampa, FL

A renaissance revival style solid bronze box of the highest quality. The deep blue velvet interior has a ring holder. The interior depth is two and a half inches. No key. Austria, ci...

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1880s Austrian Antique Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Tiffany & Co. Gilt Sterling Silver Boxes, no. 21618
Pair of Tiffany & Co. Gilt Sterling Silver Boxes, no. 21618

Pair of Tiffany & Co. Gilt Sterling Silver Boxes, no. 21618

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine pair of signed gilt silver boxes. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver with a gilt finish. Pattern no. 21618. Marked to the base of each. Simply wonderful Tiffany design!...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Modernist Plexiglass or Lucite Faceted Box, circa 1960
Modernist Plexiglass or Lucite Faceted Box, circa 1960

Modernist Plexiglass or Lucite Faceted Box, circa 1960

By Studio Italia Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exceptional geometric acrylic Lucite lidded box was designed in Italy. The piece was meticulously crafted circa 1960. This substantial box features a modernist shape with an inc...

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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite

Carl Aubock Round Leather Storage Box with Lid, Vienna, Austria, 1950s
Carl Aubock Round Leather Storage Box with Lid, Vienna, Austria, 1950s

Carl Aubock Round Leather Storage Box with Lid, Vienna, Austria, 1950s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful and elegant round lidded storage box, vintage from the 1950s, designed and handcrafted by Werkstätte Carl Auböck in Vienna/Austria. Originally intended as a cigarette dis...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Leather

Egg on tripod Sterling Silver emerald fired Enamel on Guillochè Salimbeni
Egg on tripod Sterling Silver emerald fired Enamel on Guillochè Salimbeni

Egg on tripod Sterling Silver emerald fired Enamel on Guillochè Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Egg on tripod in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guillochè, Russian Empire style inspired by Carl Fabergè eggs late 1800s, early 1900s. Measurem...

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1960s Italian Empire Vintage Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

19th Century Dutch Ebony Box With Silver Mounts and Hinges
19th Century Dutch Ebony Box With Silver Mounts and Hinges

19th Century Dutch Ebony Box With Silver Mounts and Hinges

Located in Stamford, CT

Dutch Colonial ebony box with silver mounts, large silver hinges and the original steel lock and key. This rare box was likely made in the Dutch East India possession of Sri Lanka, o...

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Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Antique Boxes

Materials

Silver, Steel

Pipe Holder Box by Aldo Londi
Pipe Holder Box by Aldo Londi

Pipe Holder Box by Aldo Londi

By Bitossi

Located in Milan, IT

Pipe holder box featuring a lid and small lateral handles designed to hold a pipe securely. The surface is horizontally incised and coated with a bright orange glaze over a brown bas...

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2010s Italian Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

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

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

By Cenedese

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Rare pair of Cenedese vintage midcentury modern clear green colored / coloured Murano glass round Apothecary jars or storage containers with lids made circa 1970s. Wonderful Italian ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Snuffbox Sterling Silver floral miniature hand-painted by M.Grumetti Salimbeni
Snuffbox Sterling Silver floral miniature hand-painted by M.Grumetti Salimbeni

Snuffbox Sterling Silver floral miniature hand-painted by M.Grumetti Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Round snuffbox in gold-plated 925/1000 sterling silver with fired enamel on the enamelled edge with vertical stripes and a fine floral miniature hand-painted by the painter M. Grumet...

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1960s Italian Empire Vintage Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Modernist Italian 800 Silver Small Playing Card Box, C.1950/1960
Modernist Italian 800 Silver Small Playing Card Box, C.1950/1960

Modernist Italian 800 Silver Small Playing Card Box, C.1950/1960

By Jean Despres

Located in Bath, GB

Hefty Italian silver was used to create this mid-century modern box with a stylish cast silver chain belt and buckle across the top and down the front, beautiful quality and engineer...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Silver

Hinged Inlaid Malachite and Lapis Cigar Box, Los Castillos Style, Mexico, 1950s
Hinged Inlaid Malachite and Lapis Cigar Box, Los Castillos Style, Mexico, 1950s

Hinged Inlaid Malachite and Lapis Cigar Box, Los Castillos Style, Mexico, 1950s

By Los Castillos

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Hinged inlaid malachite and sodalite (or lapis lazuli) brass metal box with rosewood interior. An Aztec pyramid and mountains grace the lid. The metal smiths of Taxco, Mexico were kn...

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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Malachite, Brass

Antique Art Deco Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver & Mosaic Enameled Box
Antique Art Deco Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver & Mosaic Enameled Box

Antique Art Deco Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver & Mosaic Enameled Box

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine Art Deco period silver & enamel covered box. In sterling silver. By Tiffany & Co. Decorated throughout with enameled vines, flowers, and garlands in green, blue, and yellow...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Japanese Porcelain Vintage Trinket Lidded Boxes Set of Three
Japanese Porcelain Vintage Trinket Lidded Boxes Set of Three

Japanese Porcelain Vintage Trinket Lidded Boxes Set of Three

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Japanese porcelain vintage trinket boxes with lid, set of 3. Vintage Asian porcelain Japanese trinket boxes with Geishas figures wearing traditional kimonos. Japanese porcelain decorative box, each box with a different design, perfect for storing small items or use them as decorative boxes on a table or shelf. Asian Trinket Box...

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1980s Japanese Chinoiserie Vintage Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Limoges 22k Gold Trinket Jewelry  Small Tray Louis XVI Courtesan Scene
Vintage Limoges 22k Gold Trinket Jewelry  Small Tray Louis XVI Courtesan Scene

Vintage Limoges 22k Gold Trinket Jewelry Small Tray Louis XVI Courtesan Scene

By Limoges

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Elegant vintage Limoges 22-karat gold trinket small tray French vintage Limoges porcelain in cobalt royal blue with fine gold decor. Marked on base as “Limoges France" Porcelain D'...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Gold Leaf

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

19thC German 18K Gold & Enamel Snuff Box, Raphael's Sistine Madonna, Hanau c1810
19thC German 18K Gold & Enamel Snuff Box, Raphael's Sistine Madonna, Hanau c1810

19thC German 18K Gold & Enamel Snuff Box, Raphael's Sistine Madonna, Hanau c1810

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early 19th Century German 18ct gold and enamel snuff box, of rectangular form with rounded corners, featuring a hinged cover framed by chased foliate borders on a deep blue g...

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19th Century German Other Antique Boxes

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Rivoli Black Tissue Box Large in Lacquer & Brass, Viya By Vikram Goyal
Rivoli Black Tissue Box Large in Lacquer & Brass, Viya By Vikram Goyal

Rivoli Black Tissue Box Large in Lacquer & Brass, Viya By Vikram Goyal

By Viya by Vikram Goyal

Located in Noida, DL

Rivoli Black Tissue Box Large in Lacquer & Brass, Viya By Vikram Goyal How society rejoiced when Art Deco dared to create a new approach to life, breathing fresh life into archi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

Chinese Box, with Flower Pattern Decor, Lacquered 19th Century
Chinese Box, with Flower Pattern Decor, Lacquered 19th Century

Chinese Box, with Flower Pattern Decor, Lacquered 19th Century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Small lacquered painted box, with floral decorations in yellow, red and green, it was made in China in the 19th century.

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood

Large box with inlay of various fruit woods. Baroque, early 18th Century
Large box with inlay of various fruit woods. Baroque, early 18th Century

Large box with inlay of various fruit woods. Baroque, early 18th Century

Located in Knivsta, SE

Beautiful and large box with inlay of various fruit woods. Baroque, early 18th Century. Working lock and key. Interior with later fabric. Wear consistent with age and use

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Early 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

Spanish Colonial Gilt Wood Vargueno With Red and Black Paint
Spanish Colonial Gilt Wood Vargueno With Red and Black Paint

Spanish Colonial Gilt Wood Vargueno With Red and Black Paint

Located in Stamford, CT

Spanish Colonial style painted and gilt wood table top vargueno, a chest with eight drawers and four doors with iron drop pulls. A sweet little chest with a lot of personality, decor...

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Early 20th Century Baroque Boxes

Materials

Iron

Chase USA Art Deco Chrome and Wood Trinket Jewelry Box
Chase USA Art Deco Chrome and Wood Trinket Jewelry Box

Chase USA Art Deco Chrome and Wood Trinket Jewelry Box

By Chase and Co.

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Classic Rectangular Art Deco Box from Chase USA. Both form and function best describe this piece. We see this decorative box holding favorite trinkets as well as sitting on a coffee...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Cigarette Case black lines Art Deco style Salimbeni
Cigarette Case black lines Art Deco style Salimbeni

Cigarette Case black lines Art Deco style Salimbeni

By Cartier, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Handbag cigarette case in 925/1000 sterling silver with black fire enamel. Opening with spring button. Size cm. 6.3 x 9.7 x 1.5. Weight gr. 215. Created in Art Deco style for Cartier...

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1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

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

Jewelry Safe Brushed Gold Brass
Jewelry Safe Brushed Gold Brass

Jewelry Safe Brushed Gold Brass

Located in Paris, FR

Jewelry safe vintage golded distinguishes itself following a new hyperluxury trend. Special compartments for jewelry and precious liquors, watch winde...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

Located in Savannah, GA

Large size English Regency mahogany travelling sloped lap desk/ box with original brass corner mounts, hinges, pin, top mount and retractable handles. Features include a side drawer,...

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Early 1800s English Regency Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Box
Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Box

Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This vintage coastal box is beautifully encrusted with an array of natural shells, creating a stunning, textured surface that captures the essence of beachside charm. Perfect as a de...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Boxes

Materials

Shell, Wood

Antique Regency Chinese Export Lacquer Handpainted Work Sewing Writing Box 1820
Antique Regency Chinese Export Lacquer Handpainted Work Sewing Writing Box 1820

Antique Regency Chinese Export Lacquer Handpainted Work Sewing Writing Box 1820

Located in Portland, OR

A fine quality antique Regency period Chinese Export Lacquer Work Sewing Box, Circa 1820. The box having a hinged lid that is sumptuously decorated with a gilded design of Imperial...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Antique Moser Box
Antique Moser Box

Antique Moser Box

Located in Tampa, FL

An Austrian Moser box in cranberry with gold flowers and bronze dore fittings. Circa 1890s.   

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1890s Austrian 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.