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Mini Ceramic Restaurant Matchbox - Commerce Inn
Mini Ceramic Restaurant Matchbox - Commerce Inn

Mini Ceramic Restaurant Matchbox - Commerce Inn

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Mini Matchbox Series is composed of roughly 2”x 3” boxes that make direct references to iconic NYC institutions. These boxes come with slide out inserts that are filled with matc...

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2010s American Modern Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Small Antique Octagonal Tented Top Amboyna Tea Caddy. English C.1820
Small Antique Octagonal Tented Top Amboyna Tea Caddy. English C.1820

Small Antique Octagonal Tented Top Amboyna Tea Caddy. English C.1820

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

A very special tea caddy Burl amboyna with silver wire stringing. Of special note is the exceptional quality of the inlay on the interior lid. Original key. Free Uk shipping ...

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1820s English Regency Antique Boxes

Materials

Amboyna

Early 19th C Regency Period Chinoiserie Lacquared Jewellery Box Country House
Early 19th C Regency Period Chinoiserie Lacquared Jewellery Box Country House

Early 19th C Regency Period Chinoiserie Lacquared Jewellery Box Country House

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A beautifully faded early 19th century Japanese export jewellery box, Chinoiserie decorated with typically scenes, figures and foliage. The box has its originally lacquered segment...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes

Materials

Pine, Lacquer

Scientific Calendar in Brass and Marble for the 40 Years, 1991-2030.
Scientific Calendar in Brass and Marble for the 40 Years, 1991-2030.

Scientific Calendar in Brass and Marble for the 40 Years, 1991-2030.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Scientific calendar in brass and marble for the 40 years, 1991-2030. Scientific calendar in brass and marble, for the 40 years, calendar 1991-2030, crown of a royal family, in its o...

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20th Century European Modern Boxes

Materials

Marble, Brass

Handpainted Limoges Porcelain Egg Box for Asprey
Handpainted Limoges Porcelain Egg Box for Asprey

Handpainted Limoges Porcelain Egg Box for Asprey

By Asprey & Garrard Limited, Limoges

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine diminutive porcelain dresser or vanity box. By Limoges for Asprey. In the size and shape of an egg. Decorated with handpainted green plants, blue devices, and extensive ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Onyx Black w/ 24Karat Gold Flecks
Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Onyx Black w/ 24Karat Gold Flecks

Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Onyx Black w/ 24Karat Gold Flecks

Located in New York, NY

This elegant and impressive modernist decorative box was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Murano Glass

Italian Specimen Agate and Alabaster Hinged Table Box, Circa 1950s
Italian Specimen Agate and Alabaster Hinged Table Box, Circa 1950s

Italian Specimen Agate and Alabaster Hinged Table Box, Circa 1950s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Italian Specimen Agate and Alabaster Hinged Table Box, Circa 1950s This elegant Italian specimen agate and alabaster hinged table box, dating to the circa 1950s, is a refined exampl...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Agate, Alabaster, Metal

Onyx Marble Jewelry Trinket Box
Onyx Marble Jewelry Trinket Box

Onyx Marble Jewelry Trinket Box

$340Sale Price|20% Off

Onyx Marble Jewelry Trinket Box

Located in New York, NY

A small '70s modern hexagon shaped onyx box with lid, circa 1970s. Box is multicolored onyx, in a hexagon shape with lid and feet. A nice piece to hold small items on a desk, or smal...

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1970s Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Onyx

Agresti Smart Identity Armoire with 6 Watch Winders
Agresti Smart Identity Armoire with 6 Watch Winders

Agresti Smart Identity Armoire with 6 Watch Winders

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Interactive armored armoire in matte finish Canaletto walnut or polished Ebony, with emergency key. White leather interior with 6 Swiss made watch winders and secret compartment. Rut...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

Ceramic Protea Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa

By Love Art Ceramic

Located in North Miami, FL

Protea, Butterfly Jewelry Box Hand Painted by Jabu Nene and Sculpted by Sbusiso Ndaba from Love Art Ceramic This enchanting Protea, Butterfly Jewelry Box is a testament to the vibra...

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21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Fossil Marble (Lumachella) Specimen Stone Box, Circa 1960s
Italian Fossil Marble (Lumachella) Specimen Stone Box, Circa 1960s

Italian Fossil Marble (Lumachella) Specimen Stone Box, Circa 1960s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Italian Fossil Marble (Lumachella) Specimen Stone Box, Circa 1960s Two pieces, Lid and and Base This sculptural Italian specimen marble box dates to the circa 1960s and is crafted ...

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20th Century Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Marble

Jack Ink – Large Studio Glass Lidded Box Signed "Jack Ink A 2028"
Jack Ink – Large Studio Glass Lidded Box Signed "Jack Ink A 2028"

Jack Ink – Large Studio Glass Lidded Box Signed "Jack Ink A 2028"

By Jack Ink Studios

Located in Bochum, NRW

Exceptional studio glass box by renowned American-Austrian artist Jack Ink. Glass with inclusions and cast brass.This unique piece features a sinuous, undulating form with a shallow ...

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1980s Austrian Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Brass

Vintage Bamboo-Style Metal Trinket Box with Hinged Lid
Vintage Bamboo-Style Metal Trinket Box with Hinged Lid

Vintage Bamboo-Style Metal Trinket Box with Hinged Lid

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stylish vintage decorative box featuring a sculptural bamboo motif throughout, crafted in metal with a dark silver-tone finish. The exterior is designed to resemble stacked bamboo se...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Metal

Tissue Box in Black Shagreen by R&Y Augousti
Tissue Box in Black Shagreen by R&Y Augousti

Tissue Box in Black Shagreen by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The Black Shagreen Tissue Box by R&Y Augousti is a sublime expression of modern elegance and meticulous craftsmanship. Encased in luxurious shagreen, its textured finish exudes r...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Boxes

Materials

Shagreen Stingray

Maitland-Smith Oversized Tessellated Marble Stone Box, circa 1980
Maitland-Smith Oversized Tessellated Marble Stone Box, circa 1980

Maitland-Smith Oversized Tessellated Marble Stone Box, circa 1980

By Maitland Smith

Located in Atlanta, GA

Maitland-Smith designed this spectacular lidded box. The piece was crafted circa 1980. The box features a tessellated composition of marble, stone, travertine, and brass. The pyramid...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Stone, Travertine, Marble, Metal, Brass

Very Fine Quality English Mahogany Letter Box Made and Labeled by F. Waller
Very Fine Quality English Mahogany Letter Box Made and Labeled by F. Waller

Very Fine Quality English Mahogany Letter Box Made and Labeled by F. Waller

Located in San Francisco, CA

A very fine quality English mahogany letter box made and signed by F. Waller and so labeled. This finely crafted letter box has 2 drawers one on each side fitted with campaign style ...

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1830s English Regency Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

Tiffany American Modern Sterling Silver Box
Tiffany American Modern Sterling Silver Box

Tiffany American Modern Sterling Silver Box

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Modern sterling silver box. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1912. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged with gently curved top and molded rim. Box interior cedar lined....

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Early 20th Century American Modern Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Solo Lui Black Armoire with 36 Watch Winders
Solo Lui Black Armoire with 36 Watch Winders

Solo Lui Black Armoire with 36 Watch Winders

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Armored armoire in polished ebony, brass accessories in ruthenium. Safe with biometric opening device, drawers and trays lined for watches and jewelry. Available with 36 Swiss made w...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Ebony

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

Novelty Solid Silver Box by Theo Fennell - 1986
Novelty Solid Silver Box by Theo Fennell - 1986

Novelty Solid Silver Box by Theo Fennell - 1986

By Theo Fennell Jewelers

Located in Bath, GB

A highly collectable heavy, solid sterling silver box signed on the underside by the famed London silversmith and Jeweller, Theo Fennel. The box is hand crafted in the form of a tru...

Category

1990s British Modern Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Regency Rosewood Writing Box
Regency Rosewood Writing Box

Regency Rosewood Writing Box

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A fine quality, charming 19th century Regency Italian late baroque period walnut 2-drawer table, late 17th/early 18th century period rosewood writing box h...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

Table box Four-leaf clover fired enamel on a radial guilloché Salimbeni
Table box Four-leaf clover fired enamel on a radial guilloché Salimbeni

Table box Four-leaf clover fired enamel on a radial guilloché Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Four-leaf clover shaped table box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on a radial guilloché. Modern contemporary style. Dimensions cm. 17 x 17 x 3.5...

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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Continental Silver Filigree Decorative Flower Box
Continental Silver Filigree Decorative Flower Box

Continental Silver Filigree Decorative Flower Box

Located in London, GB

A continental silver filigree decorative flower box Continental, Early 20th Century 10cm high x 11cm wide x 7cm deep. This delicate and charming piece,...

Category

20th Century European Modern Boxes

Materials

Silver

Modernist Handblown Murano Glass Box in Olive  Green w/ Polished Brass Fittings
Modernist Handblown Murano Glass Box in Olive  Green w/ Polished Brass Fittings

Modernist Handblown Murano Glass Box in Olive Green w/ Polished Brass Fittings

Located in New York, NY

This Modernist hand-blown Murano glass box in luxurious olive green exudes both craftsmanship and contemporary elegance. Designed and executed in Italy during the 21st century, this...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique English Regency Mahogany Tea Chest Robert Wright
Antique English Regency Mahogany Tea Chest Robert Wright

Antique English Regency Mahogany Tea Chest Robert Wright

Located in Northampton, GB

With Twin Caddies & Hand Cut Glass Sugar Bowl From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this rare Regency Cuban Mahogany Tea Chest by Robert Wright. The Tea Chest of ...

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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

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...

Category

2010s Unknown Modern Boxes

Materials

Horn

Antique English Regency Style Lion Motif  Oval Tole Box
Antique English Regency Style Lion Motif  Oval Tole Box

Antique English Regency Style Lion Motif Oval Tole Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Antique English Regency Style Lion Motif Oval Tole Box England, circa 1900s A beautiful colorful example, of oval from with swing handle, on a tapering box decorated with tassels, lion medallions and trellis work. Fitted with a latch handle, possibly a commercial tea box, can be used a fireplace kindling...

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Early 20th Century English Regency Boxes

Materials

Metal

Modernist Octagonal Hand-Blown Blackened Garnet Murano Glass Box w/ Nickel
Modernist Octagonal Hand-Blown Blackened Garnet Murano Glass Box w/ Nickel

Modernist Octagonal Hand-Blown Blackened Garnet Murano Glass Box w/ Nickel

Located in New York, NY

This Modernist Octagonal Hand-Blown Murano Glass Box in blackened garnet is a breathtaking example of Italian artistry and innovation. Crafted in Murano, Italy, during the 21st centu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Nickel

English Regency Period Satinwood Marquetry Inlaid Serpentine Form Tea Caddy
English Regency Period Satinwood Marquetry Inlaid Serpentine Form Tea Caddy

English Regency Period Satinwood Marquetry Inlaid Serpentine Form Tea Caddy

Located in San Francisco, CA

An English Regency serpentine satinwood marquetry inlaid tea caddy with rosewood cross-banding throughout. The top is centered with a leaf roundel,the central front panel with an ova...

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1820s English Regency Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

Rinascimento Humidor

Rinascimento Humidor

By Maccarrone

Located in Milan, IT

This iconic humidor is part of Maccarone's Marquetry collection and can hold up to 150 cigars. The design of this humidor, enriched with laser-engraved detail...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Polyester, Wood

Antique English Regency Penwork Games or Playing Card Box, circa 1820
Antique English Regency Penwork Games or Playing Card Box, circa 1820

Antique English Regency Penwork Games or Playing Card Box, circa 1820

Located in Bath, GB

About as exotic and decorative as they get, this magnificent playing card or games box has a deep red or burgundy background which is smothered in the most exquisite fine penwork wit...

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1820s English Regency Antique Boxes

Modern Handmade White Bone and Brass Keepsake Box from Spain
Modern Handmade White Bone and Brass Keepsake Box from Spain

Modern Handmade White Bone and Brass Keepsake Box from Spain

Located in New York, NY

Handmade decorative keepsake, desk box clad in white bone and brass inlay pinstripes.

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

Gold Finish Decorative Box with Designer Style
Gold Finish Decorative Box with Designer Style

Gold Finish Decorative Box with Designer Style

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

This gold finish decorative box is a chic and glamorous storage solution designed to add a sophisticated touch to your bedroom, lounge, or dining area. The gold finish decorative box...

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2010s French Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Box in Black W/ 24Karat Gold Flecks & Brass
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Box in Black W/ 24Karat Gold Flecks & Brass

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Box in Black W/ 24Karat Gold Flecks & Brass

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite modernist hand-blown Murano glass box is a testament to the enduring artistry of Venetian glassmakers. Crafted in Italy in the 21st century, the box is a contemporary ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

Tronador Square Black Onyx Box by AIREDELSUR, Hand-Carved, Modern
Tronador Square Black Onyx Box by AIREDELSUR, Hand-Carved, Modern

Tronador Square Black Onyx Box by AIREDELSUR, Hand-Carved, Modern

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

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

Category

2010s Argentine Modern Boxes

Materials

Stone, Onyx

Vintage Italian Embossed  Leather 'Crocodile' Mens Jewelry Box
Vintage Italian Embossed  Leather 'Crocodile' Mens Jewelry Box

Vintage Italian Embossed Leather 'Crocodile' Mens Jewelry Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage Italian Embossed Leather 'Crocodile' Mens Jewelry Box Stamped in gilt lettering 'Made in Italy' A vintage Italian Embossed Leather 'Crocodile' Me...

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Leather, Suede, Wood

Geometric Mother-of-Pearl and Horn Inlay Decorative Box
Geometric Mother-of-Pearl and Horn Inlay Decorative Box

Geometric Mother-of-Pearl and Horn Inlay Decorative Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This elegant rectangular box showcases a striking geometric design created from alternating strips of dark horn and shimmering mother-of-pearl inlay. The pattern forms a mesmerizing ...

Category

1960s Italian Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Stella Box Irish Green & Emperador By Greg Natale
Stella Box Irish Green & Emperador By Greg Natale

Stella Box Irish Green & Emperador By Greg Natale

By Greg Natale

Located in Sydney,, NSW

With a celestial silhouette, the Stella Box evokes the textures and terrains of lunar landscapes in contour and materiality. Carved from marble with a sculptural handle, the Stella B...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Boxes

Materials

Marble

Italian Onyx and Brass Jewelry Box with Velvet Lining, 1960
Italian Onyx and Brass Jewelry Box with Velvet Lining, 1960

Italian Onyx and Brass Jewelry Box with Velvet Lining, 1960

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This vintage jewelry box, crafted from smooth polished onyx, exudes timeless elegance. The natural stone features delicate, earthy veining, complemented by a refined brass trim that ...

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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Onyx

Italian Palm Tree Lattice Ceramic Tissue Box Cover by Mane Lion
Italian Palm Tree Lattice Ceramic Tissue Box Cover by Mane Lion

Italian Palm Tree Lattice Ceramic Tissue Box Cover by Mane Lion

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

A charming and beautifully made Italian ceramic tissue box by The Mane Lion, featuring a crisp white ground adorned with hand-painted green bamboo latticework and palm tree motifs. E...

Category

1990s Italian Regency Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Tabletop Humidor by Döttling
Tabletop Humidor by Döttling

Tabletop Humidor by Döttling

Located in New York, NY

Around the world, Döttling luxury safes find homes among select connoisseurs and enthusiasts of the finest locksmith artisanry. They originate from the Döttling manufactory in Sindel...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Boxes

Materials

Leather

1980s Modern Clear Plexiglass and Silver Plate Italian Design Square Box
1980s Modern Clear Plexiglass and Silver Plate Italian Design Square Box

1980s Modern Clear Plexiglass and Silver Plate Italian Design Square Box

By Gucci

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This Square Box designed and manufactured in Italy embodies the sleek, minimalist aesthetic characteristic of the era's design trends. Constructed from silver plated and clear plexiglass, a durable and transparent thermoplastic material known for its versatility and contemporary appeal, the box exudes a sense of modernity and sophistication. The transparency of the plexiglass allows for a clear view of the contents inside, adding a layer of functionality to its stylish design. The addition of silver plating along the edges or accents of the box enhances its visual appeal, offering a touch of luxury and refinement. The combination of clear plexiglass and silver plate creates a striking contrast, adding depth and interest to the overall design. The square shape of the box reflects the geometric simplicity favored during the 1980s, emphasizing clean lines and symmetry. Its compact size makes it ideal for storing small items or serving as a decorative accent piece on a desk, shelf, or tabletop. Designed and crafted in Italy, a country renowned for its rich tradition of craftsmanship and design innovation, this square box exemplifies the excellence and attention to detail synonymous with Italian design. It has normal signs of use and age visible on the photos. The box is on the style of Gucci Vintage home...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Vintage Black Lacquer & Gilded Papier-Mâché Box - Asia - Late 20th Century
Vintage Black Lacquer & Gilded Papier-Mâché Box - Asia - Late 20th Century

Vintage Black Lacquer & Gilded Papier-Mâché Box - Asia - Late 20th Century

Located in Chatham, ON

Vintage hand painted and gold gilded papier-mâché box with removeable lid - featuring three gilded lotus flowers to the lid and an intricate double band of decoration to the edge - u...

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Late 20th Century Asian Modern Boxes

Materials

Paper

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

Set Tronador Medium Mini Boxes, Onyx Stone and Silver Alpaca

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

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

Category

2010s Argentine Modern Boxes

Materials

Stone, Onyx

Antique French Regency Style Carved Coconut Box on Hoofed Stand
Antique French Regency Style Carved Coconut Box on Hoofed Stand

Antique French Regency Style Carved Coconut Box on Hoofed Stand

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Exceptional 19th century French coconut trinket box hand carved with acanthus leaves on the lid, jewelry like metal work on the rims, expertly carved neoclassical motifs all around a...

Category

19th Century French Regency Antique Boxes

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate, Brass

Onyx Marble Jewelry Box Belgium
Onyx Marble Jewelry Box Belgium

Onyx Marble Jewelry Box Belgium

Located in New York, NY

A very beautiful, substantial, Belgian, modern brown, caramel, and white onyx marble and brass hinged box, circa early to mid-20th century, Belgium. Box is rectangular in shape and c...

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Early 20th Century Belgian Modern Boxes

Materials

Marble, Onyx, Brass

Antique Tea Caddy, English, Loose Leaf Canister, Mixing Glass, Regency, C.1820
Antique Tea Caddy, English, Loose Leaf Canister, Mixing Glass, Regency, C.1820

Antique Tea Caddy, English, Loose Leaf Canister, Mixing Glass, Regency, C.1820

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique tea caddy. An English, flame mahogany loose leaf tea container with glass mixer, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. Attractive Regency period caddy with fi...

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1820s British Regency Antique Boxes

Materials

Glass, Wood

Marble Jewelry Box or Decorative Vanity Box
Marble Jewelry Box or Decorative Vanity Box

Marble Jewelry Box or Decorative Vanity Box

Located in New York, NY

A substantial white marble and agate jewelry box or decorative vanity box. Box is square, predominately white marble, with an agate square surrounded by chrome lid detail. A great pi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Boxes

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Metal, Chrome

Anglo-European Faux Tortoiseshell And Bone Card Case With Geometric Panel C 1830
Anglo-European Faux Tortoiseshell And Bone Card Case With Geometric Panel C 1830

Anglo-European Faux Tortoiseshell And Bone Card Case With Geometric Panel C 1830

Located in Atlanta, GA

This refined folding card case is of rectilinear form and constructed with an exterior veneered in richly figured tortoiseshell, framed by narrow linear inlays that emphasize its arc...

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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Boxes

Materials

Shell

Hand-Blown Murano Box in Emerald Green with Brass Fittings
Hand-Blown Murano Box in Emerald Green with Brass Fittings

Hand-Blown Murano Box in Emerald Green with Brass Fittings

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This exquisite Murano box, hand-blown in a vibrant emerald green, is a celebration of Venetian craftsmanship and refined geometry. Its octagonal form is both striking and sculptural,...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

Georgian Faux Tortoiseshell & Silver Mounted Hinged Cigar Case C. 1830
Georgian Faux Tortoiseshell & Silver Mounted Hinged Cigar Case C. 1830

Georgian Faux Tortoiseshell & Silver Mounted Hinged Cigar Case C. 1830

Located in Atlanta, GA

This finely constructed cigar case is executed in a richly mottled tortoiseshell veneer, carefully framed and edged with ivory colored mounts and inlaid panels. The exterior presents...

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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Boxes

Materials

Shell

Antique German Silver Playing Card Box
Antique German Silver Playing Card Box

Antique German Silver Playing Card Box

Located in New York, NY

German 835 silver playing card box, ca 1920. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged with chamfered tab; top flat with two glazed windows face...

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Early 20th Century German Modern Boxes

Materials

Silver

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.