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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

Small Italian Mid-Century Modern Lapis & 800 Silver Dresser Box or Table Casket
Small Italian Mid-Century Modern Lapis & 800 Silver Dresser Box or Table Casket

Small Italian Mid-Century Modern Lapis & 800 Silver Dresser Box or Table Casket

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine small sized Italian Mid-Century Modern dresser or table box. With sheets of lapis lazuli on black marble and mounted with a fine 800 silver mount and hinge. Simply a won...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Silver

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

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

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

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

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

French Porcelain Jewelry Dish Pill Box
French Porcelain Jewelry Dish Pill Box

French Porcelain Jewelry Dish Pill Box

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful French porcelain jewelry dish and pill box, with flower and bee design, circa late-20th century, France. Hold jewelry in the flower cup and rev...

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Late 20th Century French Organic Modern Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Silver and Enamel "Risque" Cigarette Case. Circa 1920
Art Deco Silver and Enamel "Risque" Cigarette Case. Circa 1920

Art Deco Silver and Enamel "Risque" Cigarette Case. Circa 1920

Located in Incline Village, NV

Offered is an Art Deco silver and hand painted enamel cigarette case; often referenced in "sin" and other tobacco collectible circles as a "naughty" themed accessory. While it could ...

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1920s German Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

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

Horn Mosaic Decorative Jewelry Cigarette Box Art Deco Modernist Style
Horn Mosaic Decorative Jewelry Cigarette Box Art Deco Modernist Style

Horn Mosaic Decorative Jewelry Cigarette Box Art Deco Modernist Style

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This elegant decorative box showcases a striking geometric mosaic design crafted from natural horn, creating a sophisticated Art Deco meets Modernist aesthetic. The box features a se...

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2010s Unknown Modern Boxes

Materials

Horn

Jewelry Box Purple Charoite Gemstone
Jewelry Box Purple Charoite Gemstone

Jewelry Box Purple Charoite Gemstone

Located in New York, NY

A very beautiful, substantial and rare natural purple charoite gemstone mineral jewelry box, circa late-20th century. Charoite is rare gemstone mineral. A beautiful organic pattern g...

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Late 20th Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Stone, Chrome

Early 19th Century Converted Stationery Box
Early 19th Century Converted Stationery Box

Early 19th Century Converted Stationery Box

Located in High Point, NC

Early 19th century stationery box, which has been converted from a knife box. It is a classic serpentine shape in the front, with the edges inlaid in boxwood. There is a central ...

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes

Materials

Boxwood, Mahogany

Cenedese 1950's Cobalt Blue Murano Glass Hinged Box
Cenedese 1950's Cobalt Blue Murano Glass Hinged Box

Cenedese 1950's Cobalt Blue Murano Glass Hinged Box

By Cenedese

Located in North Miami, FL

An Italian 1950's cobalt blue Murano glass hinged box with simple and elegant rectangular design and decorated metal edge detail by Giovanni Cenedese, Murano Italy.

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1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Murano Glass

Penshell Dresser Box w/Lid, 1960
Penshell Dresser Box w/Lid, 1960

Penshell Dresser Box w/Lid, 1960

Located in Chicago, IL

Penshell Dresser Box w/Lid, 1960’s. Original excellent condition. Box is lined with black velvet. Measures 12” long 5” tall 3” deep

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Shell

Antique Coromandel Writing/ Stationary Cabinet by Houghton and Gunn 19th Century
Antique Coromandel Writing/ Stationary Cabinet by Houghton and Gunn 19th Century

Antique Coromandel Writing/ Stationary Cabinet by Houghton and Gunn 19th Century

By William Houghton and Charles Gunn

Located in London, GB

A very fine antique Victorian Coromandel writing or stationary cabinet made by the world famous London box makers and retailers Houghton and Gunn, dated December 1878. The wonderfu...

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1870s Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century painted pine blanket box
Early 19th Century painted pine blanket box

Early 19th Century painted pine blanket box

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 19th century painted pine blanket box circa 1828. Fine example of the traditional method of storage in Sweden, utilising the plentiful pine and hand decorating. Rectangular b...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Boxes

Materials

Pine, Paint

Glaciar Small Silver Alpaca & White Onyx Stone Box
Glaciar Small Silver Alpaca & White Onyx Stone Box

Glaciar Small Silver Alpaca & White Onyx Stone Box

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

Glaciar collection is meticulously handcrafted by our local artisans with these rectangular onyx pieces set around alpaca silver flower vases, boxes and trays. Our pieces are made...

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2010s South American Modern Boxes

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

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

Georgian Yew Wood Box
Georgian Yew Wood Box

Georgian Yew Wood Box

Located in Greenwich, CT

George III solid burr yew wood box with original spurred carrying handle and standing on bracket feet, the interior with three dividers and lined with original marbleized paper.

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1760s English George III Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

Jewellery box, 20th century
Jewellery box, 20th century

Jewellery box, 20th century

Located in MILL, NL

20th-century jewellery box This jewellery box originates from France. Mid-20th century. Inlaid with various types of wood and mother-of-pearl. Dimensions: 19L x 19W x 13.5H cm

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Mid-20th Century French Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

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

Ornate Antique Sterling Silver Pink Porcelain Vanity Powder Jar Trinket Box
Ornate Antique Sterling Silver Pink Porcelain Vanity Powder Jar Trinket Box

Ornate Antique Sterling Silver Pink Porcelain Vanity Powder Jar Trinket Box

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Gorgeous trinket box or powder jar featuring an ornate scroll and lattice design sterling silver overlay over a pretty pink porcelain. The mark on the bottom is not legible.

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Early 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Brass and Abalone Shell Scorpion Sculpture Trinket Box
Brass and Abalone Shell Scorpion Sculpture Trinket Box

Brass and Abalone Shell Scorpion Sculpture Trinket Box

By Los Castillos

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Brass scorpion sculpture trinket box inlaid with beautiful abalone shell made in Mexico attributed to Los Castillo. Overtime usually the lid gets broken or lost but this one is in c...

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1970s Mexican Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes

Materials

Brass

Silver Box with Guilloche, Industria Argentina
Silver Box with Guilloche, Industria Argentina

Silver Box with Guilloche, Industria Argentina

Located in Delft, NL

A silver box with Guilloche, Industria Argentina A silver box with wooden interior. The box is decorated with guilloche pattern. Silver 925 (purity 925/1000) and marked with Indus...

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Early 20th Century Argentine Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique Swedish Wooden barrel 1800's Handmade Folk Craft great condition
Antique Swedish Wooden barrel 1800's Handmade Folk Craft great condition

Antique Swedish Wooden barrel 1800's Handmade Folk Craft great condition

Located in Forest, BE

Swedish antique pine hand crafted wooden barrel. Made to be used as a washing basin or a grain storage. Fine quality of bentwood. It is a true piece from the early 19 century. Beaut...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes

Materials

Birch, Pine

Contemporary Repoussé Copper Cloud Design Box by Robert Kuo, Set of 2
Contemporary Repoussé Copper Cloud Design Box by Robert Kuo, Set of 2

Contemporary Repoussé Copper Cloud Design Box by Robert Kuo, Set of 2

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cloud Design Box (Set of 2) Antique Copper Hand Repoussé Copper Metal Limited Edition Large: 10"L x 8"W x 5 1/2"H Small: 8.5"L x 6"W x 4 1/2"H Each piece is individually crafted and...

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2010s Boxes

Materials

Copper

Large 19th Century French Dore Bronze Mounted Hand-Cut Prismic Crystal Box
Large 19th Century French Dore Bronze Mounted Hand-Cut Prismic Crystal Box

Large 19th Century French Dore Bronze Mounted Hand-Cut Prismic Crystal Box

By Baccarat

Located in New York, NY

A Fantastic and Large 19th century French dore bronze mounted hand-cut prismic crystal box. The mount is hand-chased and hand-chiseled with the finest detail. The entire mount is des...

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1860s French Louis XVI Antique Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Platinum Jewelry Box
Platinum Jewelry Box

Platinum Jewelry Box

By Giobagnara

Located in Milan, IT

This excellent example of masterful artisanal craftsmanship will be a precious functional object of decor, providing a useful storage place for jewelry, while also being a striking b...

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2010s Italian Boxes

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Elegant Tobacco Box in Bakelite. Period Art Deco, 1920s
Elegant Tobacco Box in Bakelite. Period Art Deco, 1920s

Elegant Tobacco Box in Bakelite. Period Art Deco, 1920s

Located in Knivsta, SE

Elegant Tobacco Box in Bakelite in very period Art Deco, from the 1920s. Wear consistent with age and use.

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1920s European Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Bakelite

Rare 2 tier Swiss 19th century Black Forest Jewelry box hand carved Fox & bird.
Rare 2 tier Swiss 19th century Black Forest Jewelry box hand carved Fox & bird.

Rare 2 tier Swiss 19th century Black Forest Jewelry box hand carved Fox & bird.

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

This incredibly rare two-tier Swiss Black Forest jewelry box is fully hand-carved from a single block of wood, making it a true masterpiece. What sets this box apart is its unique de...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Boxes

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Vintage Tibetan Style Dragon Stacking Picnic Box, Painted Wood, 1990's, China
Vintage Tibetan Style Dragon Stacking Picnic Box, Painted Wood, 1990's, China

Vintage Tibetan Style Dragon Stacking Picnic Box, Painted Wood, 1990's, China

Located in Austin, TX

A highly decorative vintage Chinese red painted stacking picnic box and carrier, painted in the Tibetan style, circa 1990's, China. The large painted and textured wood picnic box and carrier comprised of three trays or boxes, and one lid, all housed in a handled carrier. The red painted boxes and cover stack. A large roundel design of a golden dragon face within a cloud collar...

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1990s Chinese Tibetan Boxes

Materials

Wood

Don Shoemaker - Senal Exotic Mixed Hardwoods Rosewood Trinket Box Made in Mexico
Don Shoemaker - Senal Exotic Mixed Hardwoods Rosewood Trinket Box Made in Mexico

Don Shoemaker - Senal Exotic Mixed Hardwoods Rosewood Trinket Box Made in Mexico

By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed by eccentric woodworker and designer Don Shoemaker, this trinket box was made by Senal in Mexico. It employs a cacophany of exotic woods, including cocobolo, jacaranda, and ...

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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Jacaranda, Mahogany, Rosewood, Cocobolo

Regency Penwork Tea Caddy
Regency Penwork Tea Caddy

Regency Penwork Tea Caddy

Located in Bradenton, FL

English Regency Penwork Tea Caddy. This charming Regency period caddy features an all-over hand-decorated penwork design. The exterior is adorned with ...

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19th Century British Regency Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood

Malachite Box
Malachite Box

Malachite Box

Located in Savannah, GA

A small malachite box. 3 ¼ by 3 ⅜ by 1 ½ inches tall

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Mid-20th Century Boxes

Materials

Malachite

small school bag from the French mountains
small school bag from the French mountains

small school bag from the French mountains

Located in grand Lancy, CH

small school bag from the Swiss mountains

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Late 19th Century French Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood

Boîte en ébène
Boîte en ébène

Boîte en ébène

By Alexandre Noll

Located in Paris, FR

Carved box in solid Macassar ebony. It is opened by means of a handle that is also carved. It is signed "A.Noll" on the underside.

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1950s French Vintage Boxes

Materials

Ebony

Italian Leather Ruby Red Box
Italian Leather Ruby Red Box

Italian Leather Ruby Red Box

Located in Rochester, NY

Fine large ruby red leather box or humidor. Decorated with gold gilding . Italian. Mid 20th century. Hand made.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Boxes

Materials

Leather

Decorative or Jewelry Burl Wood Box France 1970 Brown Color
Decorative or Jewelry Burl Wood Box France 1970 Brown Color

Decorative or Jewelry Burl Wood Box France 1970 Brown Color

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Jewelry box, or decorative Box in Burl Wood with Bone incrustations. This box was made in France in the 1970s. It has a brown color.

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1970s French Vintage Boxes

Materials

Wood, Burl

Rectangular cigarette case in guilloche silver
Rectangular cigarette case in guilloche silver

Rectangular cigarette case in guilloche silver

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Rectangular cigarette case in guilloche silver with engraved bands at the top, surrounding friezes and gold interior. Metal: Silver. Origin: English. Brand: Birmingham. ...

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20th Century European Boxes

Materials

Silver

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

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

By Romeo Rega

Located in North Miami, FL

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

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Brass

English Regency Period Leather Covered Sewing Box w/Gilt Brass Ornament
English Regency Period Leather Covered Sewing Box w/Gilt Brass Ornament

English Regency Period Leather Covered Sewing Box w/Gilt Brass Ornament

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

English Regency period sewing box covered in fine grained leather with gilded brass ornament, lion mask ring handles and paw feet. Opening to a floral paper lined and compartmented i...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

Pewter Casket by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Pewter Casket by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark

Pewter Casket by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

Lidded Pewter Casket designed made by Just Andersen in 1930. A timeless piece for an exquisite place * Lidded pewter box with a velvet inner box. * Designer: Just Andersen * Style: ...

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1920s Danish Vintage Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Kashmir Box
Kashmir Box

Kashmir Box

Located in Tampa, FL

Turn of the century wooden Kashmir box. Hand painted with a striking black bird in the center surrounded by red and black accented leaves.

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Early 1900s Indian Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paint

French Wood Box Staw Marquetry Star, circa 1900
French Wood Box Staw Marquetry Star, circa 1900

French Wood Box Staw Marquetry Star, circa 1900

Located in Labrit, Landes

French wood box decorated with marquetry including a stars and geometrical patterns. Straw marquetry was a common technique in the early 20th century. Straw was dyed different colors...

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Early 20th Century French Boxes

Materials

Straw, 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

Handsome tooled leather chest by Maitland Smith
Handsome tooled leather chest by Maitland Smith

Handsome tooled leather chest by Maitland Smith

Located in Allentown, PA

This is a handsome tooled leather box by Maitland Smith. This large dresser box is covered in brown leather with beautifully tooled gold details around the edges. This box is heavily...

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Early 2000s Boxes

Materials

Brass

Georgian Burr Yew Tea Caddy
Georgian Burr Yew Tea Caddy

Georgian Burr Yew Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Georgian burr yew tea caddy dating to circa 1785, of rectangular form veneered throughout in beautifully figured burr yew and edged with boxwood stringing. T...

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood, Boxwood, Yew

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shells, Circa 1900
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shells, Circa 1900

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shells, Circa 1900

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...

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Early 20th Century French Boxes

Materials

Shell

Regency Burr Yew Wood Tea Caddy, Ormolu Handles, England, Circa 1820
Regency Burr Yew Wood Tea Caddy, Ormolu Handles, England, Circa 1820

Regency Burr Yew Wood Tea Caddy, Ormolu Handles, England, Circa 1820

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Delightful Early 19th Century, Regency Period, Burr Yew Wood Tea Caddy Of Sarcophagus Form Having Boxwood Strung Decoration, Original Ormolu Handles To Side...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes

Materials

Yew

Decorative and Jewelry Box in Metal, Silver Color and Gold France 20th Century
Decorative and Jewelry Box in Metal, Silver Color and Gold France 20th Century

Decorative and Jewelry Box in Metal, Silver Color and Gold France 20th Century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Decorative and Jewelry Box in Metal and Copper Silver Color and Gold France 20th Century. On the lid, we discover relief work. A scene of with characters having a banquet in the coun...

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20th Century French Boxes

Materials

Metal, Copper

Japanese Laquered Papier Mâché Circular Cups Hand Painted, circa 1910 Set of 2
Japanese Laquered Papier Mâché Circular Cups Hand Painted, circa 1910 Set of 2

Japanese Laquered Papier Mâché Circular Cups Hand Painted, circa 1910 Set of 2

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

This is a beautiful papier mâché, circular lacquered set of 2 cups, which we attribute to being made in Japan during the early 20th century, circa 1910. This is a very decoratives...

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1910s Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Boxes

Materials

Paper

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.