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Boxes For Sale
Fabulous Mother of Pearl Lacquer Jewelry Box with Birds of Patadise
Fabulous Mother of Pearl Lacquer Jewelry Box with Birds of Patadise

Fabulous Mother of Pearl Lacquer Jewelry Box with Birds of Patadise

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Fabulously decorated with rich ly carved mother of pearl on black lacquer jewelry box with 4 small drawers with metal butterfly handles, each side richly encrusted with mother of pea...

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1940s American Aesthetic Movement Vintage Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

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

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

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Antique 18c/19c English or French Enamel Bronze Mounted Tea Caddy Box
Antique 18c/19c English or French Enamel Bronze Mounted Tea Caddy Box

Antique 18c/19c English or French Enamel Bronze Mounted Tea Caddy Box

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique enamel tea caddy. With a gilt bronze mounted lid. In the South Staffordshire manner. Decorated with floral sprays and rocaille swags to all sides. Likely...

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Early 19th Century French Georgian Antique Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Mid-Century Modern Octagonal Jewelry Box by Mandruzzato, 1990s
Mid-Century Modern Octagonal Jewelry Box by Mandruzzato, 1990s

Mid-Century Modern Octagonal Jewelry Box by Mandruzzato, 1990s

By Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in Venezia, IT

Medium Octagonal Murano Glass Box – Space and Beauty in a Single Object Elegant and spacious, this large octagonal Murano glass box is the perfect choice for those looking for a styl...

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1990s Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Murano Glass

Large Folk Art Wood 4 Drawer Jewelry Box Chest of Drawers
Large Folk Art Wood 4 Drawer Jewelry Box Chest of Drawers

Large Folk Art Wood 4 Drawer Jewelry Box Chest of Drawers

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Folk Art Jewelry Box or Miniature Tabletop Sized Chest of Drawers. This vintage wood piece with four drawers has lots of character and patina. Each drawer features a hand painted lea...

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1950s Folk Art Vintage Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paint

A Rare 1924 'King Fouad I' Box by René Lalique
A Rare 1924 'King Fouad I' Box by René Lalique

A Rare 1924 'King Fouad I' Box by René Lalique

By René Lalique

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

From Paris to Cairo: René Lalique’s ‘Fouad I’ Box and Its Royal Legacy A rare and historically significant creation by the preeminent French glass artist René Lalique, this exquisite box and cover, designed in 1924, exemplifies the fusion of artistic mastery and regal symbolism. Fashioned in clear and frosted glass, the piece is adorned with a finely moulded relief of winged solar discs, a motif evocative of ancient Egyptian iconography and celestial divinity. The subtle sepia staining enhances the intricate detailing, imbuing the composition with depth and an ethereal luminosity. The frosted lid bears a distinguished engraving of King Fouad I of Egypt, his state portrait rendered with remarkable precision, underscoring both his sovereign authority and the modern aspirations of his reign. A dedication inscribed on the base—"Offert par Fakhry Pacha à Paris le 9 Octobre 1924"—further contextualizes the piece within the realm of diplomatic and ceremonial gifting, situating it as a testament to cross-cultural exchange and early 20th-century Franco-Egyptian relations. Signed ‘R. LALIQUE’ to the lid, this refined objet d’art reflects Lalique’s unparalleled ability to harmonize material innovation with historical reverence. This box stands as an exceptional example of early 20th-century glasswork, where the aesthetic ideals of Art Deco converge with the grandeur of Egyptian heritage. Now regarded as one of the finest expressions of Lalique’s oeuvre, this box not only embodies the technical virtuosity of its maker but also serves as an enduring artifact of royal patronage and artistic diplomacy. Provenance Lot 39, Lalique, Christie's, 12 May 1998 Private collection Bequeathed to the present owner in 2020 Private Collection, UK Solomon Treasure...

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20th Century French Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Glass

Guilloche gold-plated silver pill box
Guilloche gold-plated silver pill box

Guilloche gold-plated silver pill box

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Guilloche gilt silver pill box, beveled corners and appliqué as a clasp. Metal: Silver. Origin: French. Brand: Carraça. Weight: 25.78 grams. Dimensions: 4.9cmx1.1cm...

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20th Century Boxes

Materials

Silver

Silver and Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box by Bontems, circa 1900
Silver and Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box by Bontems, circa 1900

Silver and Tortoiseshell Singing Bird Box by Bontems, circa 1900

By Bontems

Located in London, GB

A beautiful Singing bird box by bontems of Paris, Circa 1900. Tortoisesheel embellished with sterling silver, with silver and enamel lid.

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Early 1900s French Late Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Silver

Two Russian Silver Gilt and Cloisonné Enamel Easter Eggs on Stands
Two Russian Silver Gilt and Cloisonné Enamel Easter Eggs on Stands

Two Russian Silver Gilt and Cloisonné Enamel Easter Eggs on Stands

Located in London, GB

Two Russian silver gilt and cloisonné enamel Easter eggs on stands Russian, 20th Century Height 9.5cm, diameter 5cm The two silver gilt and cloisonné enamel eggs showcase Russi...

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20th Century Russian Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Exceptional 19th Century Painted and Inlaid American Box
Exceptional 19th Century Painted and Inlaid American Box

Exceptional 19th Century Painted and Inlaid American Box

Located in Rochester, NY

Sophisticated American folk art box. Wood painted and inlaid with mother of pearl. 19th century.

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19th Century American Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paint

Light Green Onyx Square Tissue Box
Light Green Onyx Square Tissue Box

Light Green Onyx Square Tissue Box

Located in Prague, Czech Republic.

Crafted entirely by hand, this onyx tissue box cover is a fusion of form and function, seamlessly blending into any space while adding sophistication and elegance. Clean, minimalist ...

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2010s European Boxes

Materials

Onyx

Vintage Handmade Hammered possibly Brass kitchen Utility Box.
Vintage Handmade Hammered possibly Brass kitchen Utility Box.

Vintage Handmade Hammered possibly Brass kitchen Utility Box.

Located in Seattle, WA

Beautiful hand Crafted round multi utility box/Storage box/bread box. This Piece has nice patina and character. Vintage Condition as pictured. Listing is f...

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Metal

1960's Original Hungarian Army First Aid Boxes - Long Shape
1960's Original Hungarian Army First Aid Boxes - Long Shape

1960's Original Hungarian Army First Aid Boxes - Long Shape

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1960's Original Hungarian Army First Aid Boxes - Long Shape. These were standard issue in the Hungarian army and we have a network of pickers that hunt them out for us. Occasionally ...

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1960s European Vintage Boxes

Materials

Aluminum

Ceramic and wood salt box, France, 1970
Ceramic and wood salt box, France, 1970

Ceramic and wood salt box, France, 1970

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

A charming wall-mounted salt box dating from the 1970s, combining a white ceramic container decorated with delicate floral motifs and a lid with a wooden wall bracket. The word "SEL"...

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1970s French Rustic Vintage Boxes

Materials

Wood, Ceramic

Antique Yellow Gold Pearl and Turquoise Pill Box Circa 1815
Antique Yellow Gold Pearl and Turquoise Pill Box Circa 1815

Antique Yellow Gold Pearl and Turquoise Pill Box Circa 1815

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique 12 karat yellow gold box with pearl and turquoise; an addition to our diverse ornamental collection. This exceptional antique 12 karat yellow gold box has a cylindrical form. The sides of this antique box are plain and unembellished. This exceptional gold box is fitted with a fine and impressive hinged cover embellished with impressive foliate decoration accented with five clusters of individually set turquoise to the floral motifs. The surface to the underside is embellished with impressive engine turned decoration in a concentric ring design. The upper and lower rims of the box is encompassed with eighty-five claw set seed pearls. This exceptional antique gold pill box...

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1810s Antique Boxes

Materials

Gold

Antique Mahogany Accessories Jewelry Box
Antique Mahogany Accessories Jewelry Box

Antique Mahogany Accessories Jewelry Box

Located in Northampton, GB

Fully Lined Interior From our Jewellery Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Antique Mahogany Accessories Box. The Box of rectangular elongated form made from solid Mahogany...

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Cabinet in the Form of Bass Cello Great Storage
Mid Century Cabinet in the Form of Bass Cello Great Storage

Mid Century Cabinet in the Form of Bass Cello Great Storage

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous bass Cello storage cabinet. Has 4 shelves that are 5 x 5 x 10.5. Door opens and closes with ease. Well made, high quality. In excellent vintage con...

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1970s American Beaux Arts Vintage Boxes

Materials

Iron

Veletta Tissue Box Holder in Ivory Lacquered Wood and Corno Italiano, Mod. 2429
Veletta Tissue Box Holder in Ivory Lacquered Wood and Corno Italiano, Mod. 2429

Veletta Tissue Box Holder in Ivory Lacquered Wood and Corno Italiano, Mod. 2429

By Arcahorn Srl.

Located in Recanati, Macerata

The Veletta tissue box holder blends functionality and sophistication and offers an elegant solution to keep tissues within easy reach without sacrificing style. Crafted from glossy ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

19Thc Mini Child's Blanket Chest From Pennsylvania
19Thc Mini Child's Blanket Chest From Pennsylvania

19Thc Mini Child's Blanket Chest From Pennsylvania

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine 19thc original old surface mini blanket chest or child' s chest from Lancaster County,Pennsylvania.

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1880s American Folk Art Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood

Rectangular silver snuff box
Rectangular silver snuff box

Rectangular silver snuff box

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Rectangular silver snuff box with raised floral motifs and gold interior. Metal: Silver. Origin: European. Brand: Borboleta. Weight: 136.63 grams. Dimensions: 8.5cmx1.9c...

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20th Century European Boxes

Materials

Silver

18th Century Gold Sewing Box with Wax Case, Scissors, Seal
18th Century Gold Sewing Box with Wax Case, Scissors, Seal

18th Century Gold Sewing Box with Wax Case, Scissors, Seal

Located in Paris, FR

A 18th century set presented in trapezoidal case made of light wood and inlaid with marquetry. The vanity case includes a gold wax case decorated with fl...

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1780s French Louis XVI Antique Boxes

Materials

Gold

brown ceramic decorative or jewelry box circa 1970 La Borne Barbara Delfosse
brown ceramic decorative or jewelry box circa 1970 La Borne Barbara Delfosse

brown ceramic decorative or jewelry box circa 1970 La Borne Barbara Delfosse

By Barbara Delfosse

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Attributed to Barbara Delfosse - La Borne 20th cerntury design stoneware ceramic box Jewelry or decorative box Realised circa 1970 Original perfect condition Height 6 cm Large...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Korean 19th Century Campaign Style Rosewood Vanity Box with Mirror
Korean 19th Century Campaign Style Rosewood Vanity Box with Mirror

Korean 19th Century Campaign Style Rosewood Vanity Box with Mirror

Located in Queens, NY

Asian Korean (19th Century) Campaign style rosewood box with brass trim and interior cabinet with a mirror top and drawers with folding side sections.  

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19th Century Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

Vintage Bronze and Tortoise Shell Turtle Box by Maitland Smith
Vintage Bronze and Tortoise Shell Turtle Box by Maitland Smith

Vintage Bronze and Tortoise Shell Turtle Box by Maitland Smith

By Maitland Smith

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive turtle box or object of art with a removable faux tortoise shell veneer lid with a frog handle over a cast bronze base with a lush patina and Asian motifs. Signed Maitland...

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Late 20th Century Philippine Victorian Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Perfection: 1939 Enamel Travel Suitcase Makeup Compact Case MUST SEE!
Art Deco Perfection: 1939 Enamel Travel Suitcase Makeup Compact Case MUST SEE!

Art Deco Perfection: 1939 Enamel Travel Suitcase Makeup Compact Case MUST SEE!

Located in Red Lion, PA

Art Deco Perfection: 1939 Enamel Travel Suitcase Makeup Compact Case, MUST SEE! An extraordinary embodiment of Jazz Age glamour, bon vivant luxury, and Art Deco wanderlust, this rare 1939 enamel travel suitcase makeup compact represents the pinnacle of 1930s design imagination. Objects of this caliber, playful yet exquisitely executed, are the very heart of serious Art Deco collecting, and it truly does not get better than this. Expertly hand-painted enamel, the compact is modeled as a miniature leather travel suitcase, complete with gold-tone corner protectors, buckled straps, and a sculptural handle that doubles as the opening mechanism. Tipping the handle gently releases the case, revealing a mirror-lined interior and a fully intact, original cosmetic arrangement: a compartment of nude-toned face powder (still present and loose), a smaller compartment of vivid rose blush with its original factory paper liner, and a petite puff, appearing barely used, if at all. The exterior is nothing short of breathtaking. The “leather” surface is entirely hand-painted, featuring linear horizontal brushstrokes on either side and a bold central squiggle motif, evoking the texture of fine luggage from the era. Encircling the case are brilliantly graphic Art Deco travel decals: Paris, London, New York, Roma, Monte Carlo, the Queen Mary, Havanna Club, and, most notably, the legendary French Art Deco ocean liner Normandie, each rendered in vivid color and crisp geometry. These travel motifs “dance” around a central engraved cartouche reading “Topaz Club ’39”, a tantalizing and deeply evocative personalization. During the 1930s, international travel became the ultimate symbol of sophistication and freedom, fueled by luxury steamships, glamorous hotels, elite clubs, and the rise of the cosmopolitan traveler. Suitcases plastered with travel labels became icons of worldliness, instantly signaling status, adventure, and taste. Art Deco embraced this imagery wholeheartedly, using bold typography, streamlined vessels, and exotic destinations to express modern life at its most glamorous. Novelty luxury pieces like this compact translated that ideal into intimate objects, portable symbols of privilege and pleasure. Comparable in spirit to the finest Cartier vanity cases...

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1930s Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Metal

Cathrine Horsbøl (1872-1947) Art Nouveau Box in Mahogany, Denmark C.1910.
Cathrine Horsbøl (1872-1947) Art Nouveau Box in Mahogany, Denmark C.1910.

Cathrine Horsbøl (1872-1947) Art Nouveau Box in Mahogany, Denmark C.1910.

Located in Valby, 84

Jewelry Box by Cathrine Horsbøll, Denmark, ca. 1910 Jewelry box of oval form in richly figured mahogany, the lid centred with a marquetry medallion of elm root and walnut framing a ...

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1910s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes

Materials

Brass

Anglo Indian Brass and Hardwood Chest
Anglo Indian Brass and Hardwood Chest

Anglo Indian Brass and Hardwood Chest

Located in San Mateo, CA

Anglo Indian hardwood campaign or dowry chest. This has brass straps, handles and large hinges on the interior. The lock has the original key. The chest is in good condition. It show...

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Boxes

Materials

Brass

Vintage Shanghai Weave Rooster Music Box
Vintage Shanghai Weave Rooster Music Box

Vintage Shanghai Weave Rooster Music Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This delightful vintage Shanghai weave rooster music box is a charming example of mid-20th-century decorative craftsmanship, blending playful form with artisanal technique. Handcraft...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Wood, Wicker

English Silver George V Queen Mary Coronation Pill Box, 1910
English Silver George V Queen Mary Coronation Pill Box, 1910

English Silver George V Queen Mary Coronation Pill Box, 1910

By James Fenton Birmingham

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A silver pill box, made to commemorate the coronation of George V, by James Fenton, Birmingham, England, date marked, 1910. The round lidded box shows the heads of King George the F...

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Early 20th Century English Georgian Boxes

Materials

Silver

Amber Trinket Box
Amber Trinket Box

Amber Trinket Box

Located in Tampa, FL

A beautifully decorated Indian metal box with a stone of amber on the top. 1920s or earlier There once was a fabric inside but it has disintegrated you can see it, all of the fibers ...

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1920s Indian Vintage Boxes

Materials

Stone, Metal

Dralle Vintage Jewelry Box, Metal with Art Deco Design, Germany, 1930s
Dralle Vintage Jewelry Box, Metal with Art Deco Design, Germany, 1930s

Dralle Vintage Jewelry Box, Metal with Art Deco Design, Germany, 1930s

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Beautiful vintage jewelry box by Dralle made in Germany in the 1930s. Georg Dralle company was founded in Hamburg, Germany, in the 1880s. After Georg's death in 1895, the company was...

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Metal

Judith Leiber Millennium Minaudiere, Clutch and/or Purse
Judith Leiber Millennium Minaudiere, Clutch and/or Purse

Judith Leiber Millennium Minaudiere, Clutch and/or Purse

By Judith Leiber

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Judith Leiber minaudiere, clutch and/or purse. It depicts a small rectangular metal box wrapped with an ocean blue palette, green, yellow, brown and beige color paper illus...

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20th Century American Modern Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Antique Silver-Plated Large Silver Serving Dish & Lid Luxury Tableware Ornate
Antique Silver-Plated Large Silver Serving Dish & Lid Luxury Tableware Ornate

Antique Silver-Plated Large Silver Serving Dish & Lid Luxury Tableware Ornate

Located in Wembley, GB

A refined and elegant silver serving dish with lid, measuring an impressive 30 cm in diameter, designed to bring both functionality and sophistication to the dining table. This beaut...

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Late 19th Century English Art Deco Antique Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Silver Plate

Mid-Century Modern Tiffany & Co. Maker's Sterling Silver Dresser Box
Mid-Century Modern Tiffany & Co. Maker's Sterling Silver Dresser Box

Mid-Century Modern Tiffany & Co. Maker's Sterling Silver Dresser Box

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine signed silver dresser box or trinket box. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. With a recessed waist, a gold washed lid, and a red felt liner to the base. Fully marked...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique 19th Century French Beaux-Arts Silver-Mounted Enamel Tea Caddy by Risler
Antique 19th Century French Beaux-Arts Silver-Mounted Enamel Tea Caddy by Risler

Antique 19th Century French Beaux-Arts Silver-Mounted Enamel Tea Caddy by Risler

By Risler & Carré

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique French enamel tea caddy. Mounted with gilt silver mounts. By Risler of Paris. Decorated with polychrome birds or paradise, rock outcroppings, and flowers/flor...

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19th Century French Beaux Arts Antique Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

19th Century Regency Trinket Box
19th Century Regency Trinket Box

19th Century Regency Trinket Box

Located in Tampa, FL

19th century English regency trinket box or jewelry box. The interior tray is covered in original pink velvet, the velvet is in great condition. Has no key.

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1890s English Antique Boxes

Materials

Velvet, Wood

English William IV Stickware Tunbridge & Rosewood Stationery Box c.1835
English William IV Stickware Tunbridge & Rosewood Stationery Box c.1835

English William IV Stickware Tunbridge & Rosewood Stationery Box c.1835

Located in Bath, GB

A handsome piece of early Tunbridge Ware dating to around 1835, William IV in era. Made from wood this small stationery box is decorated with intricate Tunbridge Stickware inlay. The interior has been professionally re-lined in a handsome hand-marbled paper; the size of the interior would suit...

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1830s British William IV Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique English Georgian Harewood Tea Caddy
Antique English Georgian Harewood Tea Caddy

Antique English Georgian Harewood Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Georgian harewood tea caddy of elongated oval form, veneered in harewood with inlaid decoration and fitted interior. The exterior is finished in harewood, f...

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood, Harewood

Sterling Silver Continental Pill or Patch Box
Sterling Silver Continental Pill or Patch Box

Sterling Silver Continental Pill or Patch Box

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a wonderful late 19th century sterling patch or pill box in the 17th/18th century style. The box is designed as an oval with a repousse lid depicting a farm yard vignette detailed with farm buildings, chickens and family life. The reverse is a simple polished sterling oval that has been hallmarked and bears the export mark "Germany". The box is in overall very good condition; the clasp is tight and no heavy wear is present. This silver piece would make an outstanding ring presentation box...

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Late 19th Century Rococo Antique Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Unique Low Cabinet with Intarsia by Viktor Lurje for Wiener Werkstätte c. 1926
Unique Low Cabinet with Intarsia by Viktor Lurje for Wiener Werkstätte c. 1926

Unique Low Cabinet with Intarsia by Viktor Lurje for Wiener Werkstätte c. 1926

By Viktor Lurje, Wiener Werkstätte

Located in Berlin, DE

Unique low cabinet with intarsia designed by the architect, artist and craftsman Viktor Lurje (1883-1944) and manufactured by Wiener Werkstätte GmbH, circa 1926. Together with Oskar ...

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1920s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Boxes

Materials

Wood

French Provincial Wood Box, with sculpted decors, France, 1950
French Provincial Wood Box, with sculpted decors, France, 1950

French Provincial Wood Box, with sculpted decors, France, 1950

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

A French decorative box made of solid wood, dating from the 1950s, adorned with carved and painted panels depicting traditional figures (female and male portraits in regional costume...

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1950s French French Provincial Vintage Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Hand-Carved & Painted Bohemian Styled Wooden Jewelry or Decorative Box
Antique Hand-Carved & Painted Bohemian Styled Wooden Jewelry or Decorative Box

Antique Hand-Carved & Painted Bohemian Styled Wooden Jewelry or Decorative Box

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This large antique hand-carved and hand-painted box bears no maker's signature, but presumed to have originated from the Netherlands and dating to approximately 1920 and done in a Fo...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Bohemian Boxes

Materials

Softwood

Danish Modern Enameled Abstract Teak Table Box
Danish Modern Enameled Abstract Teak Table Box

Danish Modern Enameled Abstract Teak Table Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Danish modern enameled abstract teak table box We are pleased to offer a Danish modern enameled abstract teak table box, this rectangular piece combines functionality and artistic e...

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20th Century Danish Modern Boxes

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Humidor Cigarette Box by Heintz
Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Humidor Cigarette Box by Heintz

Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Humidor Cigarette Box by Heintz

By Heintz Art Metal Shop

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Arts & Crafts/Mission era humidor by the Heintz Art Metal Shop features a heavy, dark bronze body finished with a rich, mottled patina and silver inlays with a cedar lined interior. ...

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Early 20th Century American Mission Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Art Deco Jewelry Box or Vanity Tray, Circa Early-20th Century
Art Deco Jewelry Box or Vanity Tray, Circa Early-20th Century

Art Deco Jewelry Box or Vanity Tray, Circa Early-20th Century

Located in New York, NY

A tiger maple and oak wood jewelry box or vanity tray, Art Deco period, circa early-20th century, America. Box is rectangular in a tiger maple wood and oak wood handles with metal ac...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Metal

Danish Japanese Style Pottery Bowl with Lid
Danish Japanese Style Pottery Bowl with Lid

Danish Japanese Style Pottery Bowl with Lid

Located in Hamburg, DE

Danish Japanese Style Pottery Bowl with Lid

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20th Century Danish Japonisme Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

French Limoges Heart Shaped Floral Trinket Box
French Limoges Heart Shaped Floral Trinket Box

French Limoges Heart Shaped Floral Trinket Box

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Charming Vintage Limoges heart trinket box hand-painted. The underside of the box is marked Limoges France. This piece would certainly make a...

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Boxes

Materials

Gold, Brass

20th Century Sterling Silver Box George III° Style
20th Century Sterling Silver Box George III° Style

20th Century Sterling Silver Box George III° Style

By Cesani Virginio

Located in VALENZA, IT

Handmade George III style oblong box in sterling silver. On the body of the box typical lines with fluted. The lid has the same design but embossed. The han...

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1990s Italian George III Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Guilloche silver cigarette case with bands at the top and hinged lid
Guilloche silver cigarette case with bands at the top and hinged lid

Guilloche silver cigarette case with bands at the top and hinged lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Guilloche silver cigarette case with bands at the top and hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: English. Brand: London. Weight: 83.41 grams. Dimensions: 8.5cm x 6cm. Conten...

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Early 20th Century European Boxes

Materials

Silver

Victorian Boulle Dome-top Letter Box
Victorian Boulle Dome-top Letter Box

Victorian Boulle Dome-top Letter Box

Located in Bradenton, FL

A 19th century Victorian Boulle dome-top letter box is a luxurious and distinctive piece of mail storage that combines functionality with ornate design, r...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood

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.