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Pewter Jar from GAB, Sweden, 1930
Pewter Jar from GAB, Sweden, 1930

Pewter Jar from GAB, Sweden, 1930

By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Elegant pewter jar from GAB, in a strict cylinder form with a pattern of stripes. Nice even patina.

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Lidded Pewter Box by CG Hallberg, Sweden, 1929. Svenskt Tenn. Swedish Grace.
Lidded Pewter Box by CG Hallberg, Sweden, 1929. Svenskt Tenn. Swedish Grace.

Lidded Pewter Box by CG Hallberg, Sweden, 1929. Svenskt Tenn. Swedish Grace.

A beautiful lidded pewter box with amazing patina. Swedish Grace. Made by CG Hallberg, Sweden, 1929. Good condition, with some scratches and scuffs. Stamped with makers mark, 'SVENS...

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1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Metal, Pewter

Two 20th C English Style Polychromed Carved Wood Apple & Pear Boxes/Tea Caddies
Two 20th C English Style Polychromed Carved Wood Apple & Pear Boxes/Tea Caddies

Two 20th C English Style Polychromed Carved Wood Apple & Pear Boxes/Tea Caddies

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Two 20th Century English Style Polychromed Carved Wood Apple Boxes/Tea Caddies  A pair of exquisite 20th-century English-style polychromed carved wood boxes, one apple-shaped and th...

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20th Century Georgian Boxes

Materials

Metal

Monumental Geometric Faux Shagreen and Ivory Decorative Box
Monumental Geometric Faux Shagreen and Ivory Decorative Box

Monumental Geometric Faux Shagreen and Ivory Decorative Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Monumental Geometric Faux Shagreen and Faux Ivory Decorative Box A substantial and highly architectural modern decorative box clad in richly textured faux shagreen with striking geo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

Handcrafted Post-Modern Solid Rosewood triangle Jewelry Box
Handcrafted Post-Modern Solid Rosewood triangle Jewelry Box

Handcrafted Post-Modern Solid Rosewood triangle Jewelry Box

Located in San Diego, CA

A unique post-modern solid rosewood jewelry box handcrafted with incredible presition the lid opens and closes perfectly the grain is beautiful.

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

Set of Three Nesting Octagonal Straw Marquetry Boxes - France - 1930s
Set of Three Nesting Octagonal Straw Marquetry Boxes - France - 1930s

Set of Three Nesting Octagonal Straw Marquetry Boxes - France - 1930s

By (after) Jean Michel Frank

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A rare and exquisite set of three French octagonal nesting boxes in straw marquetry on wood, handcrafted circa 1970 in the refined spirit of Jean-Michel Frank. Each lid showcases a u...

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1930s French Minimalist Vintage Boxes

Materials

Straw

Hand-Blown Murano Giant Box in Tobacco with Brass Fittings
Hand-Blown Murano Giant Box in Tobacco with Brass Fittings

Hand-Blown Murano Giant Box in Tobacco with Brass Fittings

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This exquisite octagonal box is a celebration of bold geometry and artisanal finesse, rendered in hand-blown glass in a rich Tobacco hue. The clear-cut architectural silhouette frame...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

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

Vintage Decorative Box by Casa Bella, Brass, Bronze Mirror & Lucite, Italy 1970s
Vintage Decorative Box by Casa Bella, Brass, Bronze Mirror & Lucite, Italy 1970s

Vintage Decorative Box by Casa Bella, Brass, Bronze Mirror & Lucite, Italy 1970s

By Casa Bella

Located in North Miami, FL

This stellar and beyond fabulous large vintage 2 part Italian box from the 70's is monumental and from the iconic Casa Bella chic shop in Miami from the time period of the 70's. It i...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Brass

Set Tronador Mini Boxes, Bordeaux Onyx Stone and Silver Alpaca
Set Tronador Mini Boxes, Bordeaux Onyx Stone and Silver Alpaca

Set Tronador Mini Boxes, Bordeaux Onyx Stone and Silver Alpaca

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

Dimensions : 3.1 x 3.1 x 3.9 " 3.9 x 3.9 x 3.2" The shape of the inactive Tronador volcano reminded us of the pyramid shaped idea of our boxes that make up this collection. With a...

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2010s Argentine Modern Boxes

Materials

Stone, Onyx

Vintage Green Stone and Brass Inlay Box
Vintage Green Stone and Brass Inlay Box

Vintage Green Stone and Brass Inlay Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This rectangular vintage jewelry or trinket box features an elegant geometric inlay design crafted from green marble or malachite-patterned stone set within a brass frame. The top sh...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Stone

Art Deco Metal and Wood Box, 1930s
Art Deco Metal and Wood Box, 1930s

Art Deco Metal and Wood Box, 1930s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Art Deco Metal and Wood Box, 1930s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1920 to 1949. Additional information: Material: Metal, Wood Color: Black Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-own...

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20th Century Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian 19th century folk art handmade pine box
Scandinavian 19th century folk art handmade pine box

Scandinavian 19th century folk art handmade pine box

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Scandinavian 19th century folk art handmade pine box circa 1830. Good quality piece of Swedish woodwork.  These strong boxes would have been used to store the households valuables i...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Baroque Revival Antique Boxes

Materials

Iron

Scholl Limited Glasgow Art Deco 1924 Enameled Minaudière In .925 Sterling Silver
Scholl Limited Glasgow Art Deco 1924 Enameled Minaudière In .925 Sterling Silver

Scholl Limited Glasgow Art Deco 1924 Enameled Minaudière In .925 Sterling Silver

By albert scholl

Located in Miami, FL

Art deco German enamel minaudière imported by Scholl Limited Co. An exceptional art deco minaudière, imported into Glasgow England by the retailer and goldsmiths, Scholl Limited Com...

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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

1950s Mares-Rapallá Leather Playing Card Box with a Playing Card Motif, Spain.
1950s Mares-Rapallá Leather Playing Card Box with a Playing Card Motif, Spain.

1950s Mares-Rapallá Leather Playing Card Box with a Playing Card Motif, Spain.

Located in Marbella, ES

An elegant playing card box crafted from genuine leather by Mares-Rapallá, a Spanish firm renowned for its refined leather goods. The lid features a design inspired by the Three of D...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Boxes

Materials

Leather

Silver-gilt and pictorial enamel Memento Mori singing bird box by Karl Griesbaum
Silver-gilt and pictorial enamel Memento Mori singing bird box by Karl Griesbaum

Silver-gilt and pictorial enamel Memento Mori singing bird box by Karl Griesbaum

Located in London, GB

A fine and very rare silver-gilt and pictorial enamel Memento Mori singing bird box, by Karl Griesbaum, Circa 1925, model number 7A, Going-barrel movement, Serial number 1...

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1920s Vintage Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

19th C. Italian Grand Tour Intaglio Plaster Medallion & Gilt Marbled Leather Box
19th C. Italian Grand Tour Intaglio Plaster Medallion & Gilt Marbled Leather Box

19th C. Italian Grand Tour Intaglio Plaster Medallion & Gilt Marbled Leather Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Italian Grand Tour Intaglio Plaster Medallion Box with Silver Mounts and Gilt Marbled Leather, 19th Century A finely crafted 19th-century Italian Grand Tour table box, combining cla...

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Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Large Georgian (George III) Brass-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box With Hinged Lid
Large Georgian (George III) Brass-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box With Hinged Lid

Large Georgian (George III) Brass-Mounted Cowrie Shell Snuff Box With Hinged Lid

Located in New York, NY

Large, Georgian (George III), brass-mounted cowrie shell snuff box with hinged lid, England, Ca 1810. Measures 3 1/2 inches long x 2 1/4 inches deep x 2 1/4 inches high. Dark areas...

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1810s English George III Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Tramp Art Diamond 2 Tier Hinged Carved Wood Presentation Jewelry Box  e
Antique Tramp Art Diamond 2 Tier Hinged Carved Wood Presentation Jewelry Box  e

Antique Tramp Art Diamond 2 Tier Hinged Carved Wood Presentation Jewelry Box e

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Tramp Art Diamond 2 Tier Hinged Carved Wood Presentation Jewelry Box. Item features stunning carving, hinged lid with interior mirror, upholstered interior, very nice antique...

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Early 20th Century Other Boxes

Materials

Wood

18th Century Swedish Folk Art Birch Box, Dated 1752, with Sliding Lid
18th Century Swedish Folk Art Birch Box, Dated 1752, with Sliding Lid

18th Century Swedish Folk Art Birch Box, Dated 1752, with Sliding Lid

Located in Stockholm, SE

An exceptional 18th-century Swedish folk art box, dated 1752, embodying the quiet beauty and functional artistry of rural Scandinavian craftsmanship. Hand-carved from solid birch, t...

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1750s Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes

Materials

Birch

20th Century French 18K Gold & Burr Walnut Cigarette Case, Mappin & Webb
20th Century French 18K Gold & Burr Walnut Cigarette Case, Mappin & Webb

20th Century French 18K Gold & Burr Walnut Cigarette Case, Mappin & Webb

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 20th century French 18ct solid gold and burr walnut cigarette case. The case features a solid gold hinge and thumbpiece set with a light blue sapphire oval cabochon. Of recta...

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20th Century French Other Boxes

Materials

Gold

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Box in Muted Green w/ 24 Karat Gold & Brass
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Box in Muted Green w/ 24 Karat Gold & Brass

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Box in Muted Green w/ 24 Karat Gold & Brass

Located in New York, NY

This Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Box in muted green is a magnificent piece that showcases the brilliance of traditional Venetian craftsmanship infused with contemporary design ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique French Victorian Burled Marquetry Inlay Trinket Vanity Case Cigar Box
Antique French Victorian Burled Marquetry Inlay Trinket Vanity Case Cigar Box

Antique French Victorian Burled Marquetry Inlay Trinket Vanity Case Cigar Box

Located in Dayton, OH

An exceptional large wooden case from the Victorian era, circa 1880s. Made from pine with raised and burled panels. Features a marquetry inlay top showcasing a bird within a flowerin...

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1880s Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Pine, Burl

Selene Box in Glossy Ivory Lacquered Wood with Corno Italiano Inlays, Mod. 5310c
Selene Box in Glossy Ivory Lacquered Wood with Corno Italiano Inlays, Mod. 5310c

Selene Box in Glossy Ivory Lacquered Wood with Corno Italiano Inlays, Mod. 5310c

By Arcahorn Srl.

Located in Recanati, Macerata

Discerning materials and excellent craftsmanship meld together in our Selene box. Supported by small feet in chromed brass, this box is handmade of wood with lacquered ivory gloss fi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Boxes

Materials

Chrome

Antique A&P Tea Country Store Wood Bin
Antique A&P Tea Country Store Wood Bin

Antique A&P Tea Country Store Wood Bin

Located in Centennial, CO

A charming antique early 20th century A&P tea bin that would have been used in a general store setting for advertising and storage. Original red paint with the A&P logo and C...

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Early 20th Century Country Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paint

Rochard Limoges Paris Perfume Bottle in Porcelain Box
Rochard Limoges Paris Perfume Bottle in Porcelain Box

Rochard Limoges Paris Perfume Bottle in Porcelain Box

By Rochard Limoges

Located in Philadelphia, PA

From Rochard, Limoges Paris, a hand enameled trinket box, a scent chest with a metal caged glass bottle, circa 1970-1980s. The oval metal braced box has a domed lid with a tear-drop...

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Late 20th Century French International Style Boxes

Materials

Copper

L'Étranger Ceramic Glazed and Handpainted Book Box
L'Étranger Ceramic Glazed and Handpainted Book Box

L'Étranger Ceramic Glazed and Handpainted Book Box

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Inspired by Albert Camus' iconic novel, this one-of-a-kind ceramic book box transforms a beloved work of literature into a functional object for the home. Handcrafted by Brooklyn cer...

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2010s Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Ali Con Le Gioie Jewelry Chest with 4 Drawers
Ali Con Le Gioie Jewelry Chest with 4 Drawers

Ali Con Le Gioie Jewelry Chest with 4 Drawers

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Jewelry chest in briar and mahogany, matte finish, ultra suede lining. 24-karat gold-plated brass accessories. With 4 drawers. Two lockable doors with necklace bars.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Suede, Mahogany

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

Graphic Pattern Blue / Natural Bone Box

Located in New York, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Boxes

Materials

Bone

Vintage Organic Modern Jewelry Box, Hardwood, USA, Circa 1970
Vintage Organic Modern Jewelry Box, Hardwood, USA, Circa 1970

Vintage Organic Modern Jewelry Box, Hardwood, USA, Circa 1970

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Organic "Free Edge" Wood Jewelry Box (4) visible drawer compartments (1) tray compartment (1) hidden compartment compartments are lined with maroon felt This very organic a...

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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Hardwood

Meiji Japanese Totai Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Box
Meiji Japanese Totai Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Box

Meiji Japanese Totai Cloisonne Enamel Porcelain Box

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese late Meiji era covered Totai enamel on porcelain trinket or jewelry box. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. The ware is enameled with a polychrome floral medallion with butterflies and berries, on the top of the cover, surrounded by floral, and foliage patterns made in the Cloisonne technique. A hand painted image of a flower, under the cover. Dated, 01.12.08, and probably numbered, 6, on the bottom. Totai Shippo...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Fitz and Floyd Spotted Dogs Porcelain Trinket Box
Fitz and Floyd Spotted Dogs Porcelain Trinket Box

Fitz and Floyd Spotted Dogs Porcelain Trinket Box

By Fitz and Floyd

Located in Philadelphia, PA

From Fitz and Floyd, a charming porcelain Dalmation trinket box, dating to 1985. Two yellow and black spotted dogs sit atop an oval, green glazed lidded box with metal bracing. The...

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1980s American International Style Vintage Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Lacquered Tebako 'Box'
Japanese Lacquered Tebako 'Box'

Japanese Lacquered Tebako 'Box'

Located in PARIS, FR

Tebako box with three compartments in golden and nashi-ji lacquer, decorated with golden, red, and kirigane lacquer, golden persimmon tree leaves, among rocks. The compartments are of increasing size from the top. The decoration is in continuity. Persimmon has been cultivated in southern China for more than 2500 years and is believed to have been introduced to Japan in the 8th century. The veneer is a tree with very hard wood, similar to ebony. According to a legend, one specimen survived the atomic bombing of Nagasaki on August 9, 1945, close to the epicenter. It is therefore in Japan a symbol of strength and longevity. It is also the national fruit of the country. It is eaten as a traditional dish during New Year's Day celebrations. Tebako literally means "portable box...

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1860s Japanese Antique Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

French Bronze & Blue Guilloche Enamel Portrait Box – Stamped ‘France’
French Bronze & Blue Guilloche Enamel Portrait Box – Stamped ‘France’

French Bronze & Blue Guilloche Enamel Portrait Box – Stamped ‘France’

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

French Bronze & Blue Guilloche Enamel Portrait Box—Stamped ‘France’ A beautiful example of French decorative craftsmanship, this round lidded box combines elegant design with histor...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Italian Florentine Custom Made Jewlery/ Trinket Box
Italian Florentine Custom Made Jewlery/ Trinket Box

Italian Florentine Custom Made Jewlery/ Trinket Box

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1925 Florentine custom made jewelry box with hand made fabric and tapestry

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1970s Vintage Boxes

Materials

Tapestry, Fruitwood, Fabric

Steel Engraved Nuremberg Money Chest or Cash Box circa 1600
Steel Engraved Nuremberg Money Chest or Cash Box circa 1600

Steel Engraved Nuremberg Money Chest or Cash Box circa 1600

Located in Milford, NH

A fine example of a money chest or cash box with steel engraved figures on each side and an intricate locking mechanism under the lid, typical of metalwork coming out of a host of ci...

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Early 1600s German Antique Boxes

Materials

Steel

Brass cigar box vienna around 1920s
Brass cigar box vienna around 1920s

Brass cigar box vienna around 1920s

Located in Wien, Au

Brass cigar box vienna around 1920s Polished and stove enameled Good quality Curved glass on top Original wood

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Brass

Vintage "Day of the Dead" Miniature Mexican Diarama
Vintage "Day of the Dead" Miniature Mexican Diarama

Vintage "Day of the Dead" Miniature Mexican Diarama

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage "Day of the Dead" miniature Mexican diarama, circa 1970s. The box displays a scene skeletons in a bar playing pool; it is in very good vintage ...

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20th Century Mexican Boxes

Materials

Wood

C 20th Empire Style Malachite Box
C 20th Empire Style Malachite Box

C 20th Empire Style Malachite Box

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C 20th Empire Style Malachite Box

By Empire Furniture

Located in London, GB

A Very Fine Empire Style ormolu Mounted Box Lovely Quality and very fine Ormolu mounted This Box Stands at 40cm in Height and is truly Magnificent

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Late 20th Century Unknown Empire Boxes

Materials

Malachite

French Dore Bronze Mounted Blue Opalescent and Dore Bronze Finial Covered Box
French Dore Bronze Mounted Blue Opalescent and Dore Bronze Finial Covered Box

French Dore Bronze Mounted Blue Opalescent and Dore Bronze Finial Covered Box

Located in New York, NY

A French dore bronze mounted blue opalescent and dore bronze finial covered box. This round form box is very unusual with a blue opalescent color and dore bronze mount. The top is fi...

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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Vintage Moorish Jewelry Box, Handmade in Granada, Spain, 1950s Design
Vintage Moorish Jewelry Box, Handmade in Granada, Spain, 1950s Design

Vintage Moorish Jewelry Box, Handmade in Granada, Spain, 1950s Design

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Handmade Alhambra Palace Moorish Jewelry Box – 1950s Granada, Spain Bring the grandeur of Islamic architecture into your home with this stunning vintage jewelry box, handcraf...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Moorish Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Chip Carved Wooden Box with Geometric Floral Design, 19th Century
Antique Chip Carved Wooden Box with Geometric Floral Design, 19th Century

Antique Chip Carved Wooden Box with Geometric Floral Design, 19th Century

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This antique chip-carved wooden box, from the late 19th century, features intricate geometric and floral patterns on its surface. The hand-carved details showcase a symmetrical arran...

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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood

Michael Elkan Hinged Burl Jewelry Box
Michael Elkan Hinged Burl Jewelry Box

Michael Elkan Hinged Burl Jewelry Box

By Michael Elkan

Located in New York, NY

Wonderful Michael Elkan Burl Box, hinged top opens to revel open space for jewelry, keepsakes etc. American Craft Studio made box, but recognized master of woodworking.

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Late 20th Century American American Craftsman Boxes

Materials

Burl

George III Sterling Silver-Mounted Etched Mother-of-pearl Snuff Box
George III Sterling Silver-Mounted Etched Mother-of-pearl Snuff Box

George III Sterling Silver-Mounted Etched Mother-of-pearl Snuff Box

Located in New York, NY

Georgian (George III) Period, sterling silver-mounted etched mother-of-pearl octagonal snuff box with hinged lid, London, year-hallmarked for 1803. The iridescent mother-of-pearl lid...

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Early 1800s English George III Antique Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver and Leather Box by Hermes, Italy, c. 1960
Silver and Leather Box by Hermes, Italy, c. 1960

Silver and Leather Box by Hermes, Italy, c. 1960

By Hermès

Located in New York City, NY

Round Hermes box wrapped in black leather, with four compartments inside.

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1960s Italian Vintage Boxes

Materials

Silver

Midcentury Folk Art Oak Box Hand Carved with Bear Attack
Midcentury Folk Art Oak Box Hand Carved with Bear Attack

Midcentury Folk Art Oak Box Hand Carved with Bear Attack

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Unusual box for cigars, tobacco or personal smalls. It is hand-tooled and features a hand-carved lid in solid oak. The scene is carved in a style that is expressionistic bordering on...

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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Boxes

Materials

Oak

Vintage Oval Ceramic Chinoiserie Blue and White Trinket Dish with Lid
Vintage Oval Ceramic Chinoiserie Blue and White Trinket Dish with Lid

Vintage Oval Ceramic Chinoiserie Blue and White Trinket Dish with Lid

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A small oval chinoiserie blue and white trinket dish with a lid. This piece is from China and was created in ceramic with blue paint. It is white, with a painted scenic design on the...

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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Scottish Horn Snuff Mull
Scottish Horn Snuff Mull

Scottish Horn Snuff Mull

Located in Essex, MA

Unusually large, inlaid with crystal, amber and silver. Engraved with thistles, inside cover carved 1741, Wilm. Ruthven, WH. Provenance; Fountain Walker collection.

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1740s Scottish George II Antique Boxes

Materials

Other

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.