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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

Antique 19th Century Porcelain Apothecary Jar 'Ong: Egyptiac' Palm Trees Snakes
Antique 19th Century Porcelain Apothecary Jar 'Ong: Egyptiac' Palm Trees Snakes

Antique 19th Century Porcelain Apothecary Jar 'Ong: Egyptiac' Palm Trees Snakes

Located in Munich, DE

This elegant apothecary lidded jar is made out of porcelain and was made in France in 1870 ca. The apothecary jar is hand painted and hand gilt. It is decorated with two palm trees b...

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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Rare 19th Century Antique Bronze Mounted KPM Hand Painted Porcelain Casket
Rare 19th Century Antique Bronze Mounted KPM Hand Painted Porcelain Casket

Rare 19th Century Antique Bronze Mounted KPM Hand Painted Porcelain Casket

By KPM Porcelain

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Truly rare, this finely decorated antique rectangular casket, German porcelain manufacturer KPM, circa 1870. The KPM brand is engraved on the inside. Made with a finely chiseled bron...

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1870s German Antique Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Wedgwood Jasperware Pale Blue Small Circular Lidded Vanity Box
Wedgwood Jasperware Pale Blue Small Circular Lidded Vanity Box

Wedgwood Jasperware Pale Blue Small Circular Lidded Vanity Box

By Wedgwood

Located in Dallas, TX

PRESENTING A LOVELY Wedgwood Jasperware Pale Blue Small Circular Lidded Vanity Box. Made by Wedgwood in England in 1982 and fully and properly marked/stamped on base. Marked: “Wedgwood, Made in England …. “PH” … “T” ….. “82”. 2.25 inches tall lidded vanity box with a diameter of 3.25 inches. Rolling vine and grape cameo reliefs, all over the lid and base sides. Fabulous large pointed finial on the lid with floral cameo reliefs on the sides. In very good original condition with no chips or cracks. A ‘PERFECT’ match for the larger and almost identical, lidded jasperware box...

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20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Rockwell Kent for Chase Bacchus Art Deco Copper Cigarette Box
Rare Rockwell Kent for Chase Bacchus Art Deco Copper Cigarette Box

Rare Rockwell Kent for Chase Bacchus Art Deco Copper Cigarette Box

By Chase Brass and Copper Company, Rockwell Kent

Located in St. Louis, MO

Rockwell Kent (American, 1882-1971) Rare Bacchus Art Deco copper cigarette box for Chase Chrome & Brass company, only offered in 1935 and 1936. Rockwell Kent designed only three items for chase, all with the same young Bacchus motiff, and all are considered rare today. The other two were a "Wine cooler" and "Wine bottle stand...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Copper

Antique 19th century English Document Storage Box, Monogrammed L.B. Elliott
Antique 19th century English Document Storage Box, Monogrammed L.B. Elliott

Antique 19th century English Document Storage Box, Monogrammed L.B. Elliott

Located in Centennial, CO

A charming antique 19th century British pine document box with iron handles, monogrammed L.B. Elliott on a brass plaque on the top. Handcrafted with solid dovetail construction and a...

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Early 20th Century British British Colonial Boxes

Materials

Brass, Iron

Swedish White Painted Cutlery Tray
Swedish White Painted Cutlery Tray

Swedish White Painted Cutlery Tray

Located in Greenwich, CT

A 19th century Swedish wooden cutlery tray with a curved slotted central handle and divider between two compartments, one with a notch for long utensils. Retains old painted finish.

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1840s Swedish Gustavian Antique Boxes

Materials

Spruce

Scandinavian Folk Painted Pantry Box
Scandinavian Folk Painted Pantry Box

Scandinavian Folk Painted Pantry Box

Located in Greenwich, CT

Good early 19th Century Norwegian folk painted bentwood pantry box with orange ground, decorated with stylized flowers and retaining original paint in pleasing dry surface.

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1830s Scandinavian Antique Boxes

Materials

Bentwood

1920s Hand Painted Tin Bin Box by Chicago Globe Soap Co.
1920s Hand Painted Tin Bin Box by Chicago Globe Soap Co.

1920s Hand Painted Tin Bin Box by Chicago Globe Soap Co.

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Large Rectangular Hand Painted Tin Bin Box by Chicago Globe Soap Company. The box is decorated with dancing Nymphs Fairies Nudes holding musically instruments.

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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Boxes

Materials

Sheet Metal

Art Deco Cigarette container in Brass made in the 1920's from Austria
Art Deco Cigarette container in Brass made in the 1920's from Austria

Art Deco Cigarette container in Brass made in the 1920's from Austria

Located in Vienna, Austria

A unique brass cigarette container from the 1920's hand made in Austria. On top of the lid is a glass stone in turquoise colour. the lid fits tightly into the container. From the bot...

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Patinated Bronze Box, Circa 1910
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Patinated Bronze Box, Circa 1910

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Patinated Bronze Box, Circa 1910

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A stunning antique Arts & Crafts period bronze desk box, jewelry box, or decorative box featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 2...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Handmade Natural Malachite Stone Lidded Stash Trinket Box Italy
Vintage Handmade Natural Malachite Stone Lidded Stash Trinket Box Italy

Vintage Handmade Natural Malachite Stone Lidded Stash Trinket Box Italy

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful decorative handcrafted lidded natural green malachite stone stash/trinket box. The box has a wonderful form and design. Malachite stone has great color and natural patterns...

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Mid-20th Century Boxes

Materials

Malachite

Decorative Box in Polished Steel, Brass and Wood by Rue Royale, France 1970s
Decorative Box in Polished Steel, Brass and Wood by Rue Royale, France 1970s

Decorative Box in Polished Steel, Brass and Wood by Rue Royale, France 1970s

Located in Rome, IT

Amazing rectangular decorative box in polished steel and brass with a wooden interior arrangement. Its style resembles contemporary products by Romeo Rega. Made in France in th...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel, Chrome

Large 19th C. Antique French Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Mounted Covered Box
Large 19th C. Antique French Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Mounted Covered Box

Large 19th C. Antique French Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Mounted Covered Box

By Baccarat

Located in New York, NY

A Very Large 19th Century Antique French Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Mounted Covered Box, Attributed to Baccarat. This incredible large crystal box is all hand-diamond cut and attri...

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1860s French Louis XVI Antique Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Pewter cufflink box by Sylvia Stave, produced by C. G. Hallberg in 1934
Pewter cufflink box by Sylvia Stave, produced by C. G. Hallberg in 1934

Pewter cufflink box by Sylvia Stave, produced by C. G. Hallberg in 1934

By Sylvia Stave

Located in Hägersten, SE

Small lidded box originally intended for cufflinks. Designed by Sylvia Stave and produced by C. G. Hallberg in 1934. Made from pewter. Stylized decor of a man searching for his cuffl...

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Pewter

19th Century Majolica Jewel Box Choisy Le Roi
19th Century Majolica Jewel Box Choisy Le Roi

19th Century Majolica Jewel Box Choisy Le Roi

By Choisy-le-Roi

Located in Austin, TX

Large and rare 19th century Majolica jewel box signed Choisy Le Roi. Renaissance style.   

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1890s French Renaissance Revival Antique Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

English Porcelain Jewelry Dish with Fruit Design by Hammersley
English Porcelain Jewelry Dish with Fruit Design by Hammersley

English Porcelain Jewelry Dish with Fruit Design by Hammersley

By Hammersley

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful English fine bone china porcelain octagonal trinket or jewelry dish with fruit design and gold detail around edge, by Hammersley, England, circa 20th century. Makers' mar...

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20th Century English Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Antique South Asian Round Copper Bronze Box with Lid from India 19th C.
Antique South Asian Round Copper Bronze Box with Lid from India 19th C.

Antique South Asian Round Copper Bronze Box with Lid from India 19th C.

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique 19th century beautiful handcrafted decorative round tinned copper bronze South Asian box with lid, latch and handle. A very fine antique Pandan or B...

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Early 20th Century Indian Agra Boxes

Materials

Metal, Copper

Bresse enamel box, Napoléon III
Bresse enamel box, Napoléon III

Bresse enamel box, Napoléon III

Located in Paris, FR

Square box of Bresse-blue enamel with gilt bronze mounts. The five sides are composed of convex plates that are decorated with intricate golden arabesques and flower seeds. Enameled ...

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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Filigree silver box with reliefs and monogram plaque on the lid
Filigree silver box with reliefs and monogram plaque on the lid

Filigree silver box with reliefs and monogram plaque on the lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Filigree silver box with reliefs and monogram plaque on the lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Mark: Absent. Weight: 73.78 grams. Dimensions: 10cmx6.5cm. Content: 8...

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20th Century European Boxes

Materials

Silver

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

Antique Sterling Silver Pheasant Sugar Boxes
Antique Sterling Silver Pheasant Sugar Boxes

Antique Sterling Silver Pheasant Sugar Boxes

By Israel Segalov

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A magnificent, fine and impressive, large pair of antique English import cast sterling silver pheasant sugar boxes; part of our diverse ornamental silverware collection These magnificent, fine and impressive antique cast sterling silver sugar boxes have been realistically modelled in form of a pair of pheasants*. The cock and hen pheasant have been embellished with impressive decoration reproducing the details of each bird's plumage and anatomical features. These exceptional antique silver boxes are fitted with the original push fit heads/covers. Such hallmarked examples of this size with detachable covers are becoming increasingly difficult to locate. These magnificent large silver pheasants...

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1930s Vintage Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Louis XIV Style Boulle Tea Caddy
Louis XIV Style Boulle Tea Caddy

Louis XIV Style Boulle Tea Caddy

Located in Bradenton, FL

19th century Louis XIV style boulle tea caddy. Beautiful boulle has inlaid red and gold design on black lacquered background.. Features a double caddy...

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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood

Two Japanese Lacquer Lunch Boxes
Two Japanese Lacquer Lunch Boxes

Two Japanese Lacquer Lunch Boxes

Located in Norton, MA

Japan, 19th/20th century, one red-lacquered with an inner compartment; one black-lacquered with an inner compartment.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Height Airs Swiss Cylinder Music Box, circa 1880
Height Airs Swiss Cylinder Music Box, circa 1880

Height Airs Swiss Cylinder Music Box, circa 1880

Located in Marseille, FR

Napoleon III music box with 8 bee melodies including 4 complications. Ability to play and replay loops melodies. Possibility to add to engage a resonator and or activate small bees t...

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1880s French Napoleon III Antique Boxes

Antique Chinese Export Silver Cigarette Case
Antique Chinese Export Silver Cigarette Case

Antique Chinese Export Silver Cigarette Case

Located in New York, NY

Chinese export silver cigarette case, ca 1910. Curved and rectangular with push tab. On cover engraved tail-chasing dragon—all talons and horns and scaly serpentine body. Back plain....

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Boxes

Materials

Silver

Japanese Meiji Period Bamboo and Silver Cigar / Cigarette Box with Match Holder
Japanese Meiji Period Bamboo and Silver Cigar / Cigarette Box with Match Holder

Japanese Meiji Period Bamboo and Silver Cigar / Cigarette Box with Match Holder

Located in Newark, England

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING BOX AND MATCH HOLDER From our Japanese collection, we’re pleased to offer this Meiji period woven bamboo and mixed metal box with matching match holder. Th...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Boxes

Materials

Silver, Copper

Art Deco Sterling Silver Compact and Card Case
Art Deco Sterling Silver Compact and Card Case

Art Deco Sterling Silver Compact and Card Case

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a beautifully crafted Art Deco period Sterling Silver Lady's Compact or necessaire. This stunning engraved and monogrammed compact opens to reveal a sterling silver interior with fittings for two different types of coins and a covered powder dispenser...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Enrique Garcel Colombian Tessellated Horn and Brass Decorative Box, 1980s
Enrique Garcel Colombian Tessellated Horn and Brass Decorative Box, 1980s

Enrique Garcel Colombian Tessellated Horn and Brass Decorative Box, 1980s

By Enrique Garcel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

One absolutely gorgeous decorative box by Enrique Garcel 1980s. In two tone tessellated horn and brass bands surrounding it. The brass hinges make this box extremely sturdy with good...

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1980s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Brass

Purple Acrylic Large Round Box by Paola Valle
Purple Acrylic Large Round Box by Paola Valle

Purple Acrylic Large Round Box by Paola Valle

By Paola Valle

Located in Ciudad De México, MX

Modern, colorful and fun round box that can be used as a decorative element on a coffee table, desk or nightstand. Serving double duty as a storage box or as a candy bowl. They loo...

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2010s Mexican Modern Boxes

Materials

Acrylic

19th Century Painters Box
19th Century Painters Box

19th Century Painters Box

Located in Vosselaar, BE

This 19th century painters box has centuries of patina. Layers and layers of paintresidues, scratches and handling has transformed this utilitary item to ...

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Early 19th Century French Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood

Hermès Saddle Leather Shaving Case, 1950s France
Hermès Saddle Leather Shaving Case, 1950s France

Hermès Saddle Leather Shaving Case, 1950s France

By Hermès

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Handsome saddle leather case by French fashion house, Hermes. Made in the 1950s. H metal buckles flank each side of the case. Case opens up to reveal 'HERMES - MADE IN PARIS' on leather. Inside there is a large grouping of shaving/toiletry items. Leather folding mirror with tons of patina, that stands up on its own. Stamped 'Hermes' in gold. Leather folding pouch that can hold tweezers, scissors, a comb also stamped Hermes. Ebony brush stamped Hermes - Paris. Metal box with removable lid, stamped Hermes. Bottle with twist off cap, Stamped Hermes Compartment with leather lid, holds a razor, and a small tin...

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1950s French Vintage Boxes

Materials

Chrome

Sleek Cocobolo / Rosewood Trinket / Jewelry Box
Sleek Cocobolo / Rosewood Trinket / Jewelry Box

Sleek Cocobolo / Rosewood Trinket / Jewelry Box

Located in San Diego, CA

Super sleek and stylish rosewood trinket box, circa 1990s. The piece measures 5.75" W x 3.75" D x 2.25" H and has a an attached top. The bottom of the box is lined with brown velvet....

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Late 20th Century Costa Rican Organic Modern Boxes

Materials

Rosewood, Cocobolo

Art Deco Jewelry Box or Cigar Box, Decorative Engraved Wooden Box, France 1930s
Art Deco Jewelry Box or Cigar Box, Decorative Engraved Wooden Box, France 1930s

Art Deco Jewelry Box or Cigar Box, Decorative Engraved Wooden Box, France 1930s

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Art Deco Jewelry Box or Cigar Box, Decorative Engraved Wooden Box, France 1930s Elegant wooden decorative box finely carved with intricate geometric decoration. Beautifully crafted...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Meissen Rococo Porcelain Box
Meissen Rococo Porcelain Box

Meissen Rococo Porcelain Box

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New Orleans, LA

Incredible hand-painted scenes inspired by Rococo master Antoine Watteau cover this magnificent Meissen porcelain box. Displaying romantic courts...

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18th Century German Rococo Antique Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Biedermeier Cherrywood Casket, Polished Finish, Germany, 1830
Biedermeier Cherrywood Casket, Polished Finish, Germany, 1830

Biedermeier Cherrywood Casket, Polished Finish, Germany, 1830

Located in Darmstadt, DE

Very beautiful small box from the time of Biedermeier, made of cherrywood. In the box is in the lid a mirror and the upper part is as an insert to take out. In very good restored con...

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Late 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Boxes

Materials

Cherry

Midcentury Formica and Ceramic Box by Einar Johansen & Søholm for Torben Ørskov
Midcentury Formica and Ceramic Box by Einar Johansen & Søholm for Torben Ørskov

Midcentury Formica and Ceramic Box by Einar Johansen & Søholm for Torben Ørskov

By Einar Johansen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

High-quality desk cigarette or decorative box composed of a glazed ceramic lid with a globe in shallow relief, box-sides in solid rosewood upon af plate in black formica. The lid was designed by ceramist Einar Johansen and made at Søholm in Denmark for Torben Ørskov who made the box for the company AIU in Denmark circa 1965-69. The style of this box is reminiscent to boxes by Alfred Klitgaard and...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Formica

Early 20th century hand painted Chinese export large jewelry box
Early 20th century hand painted Chinese export large jewelry box

Early 20th century hand painted Chinese export large jewelry box

Located in Allentown, PA

This is a mid 20th century hand painted Chinese export large dresser box/jewelry box. This box has two doors to the front with hand carved figures. The box has beautiful hand painted...

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1950s Vintage Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Two Cylinder Shape Chinese Gilt Lacquered Boxes
Antique Two Cylinder Shape Chinese Gilt Lacquered Boxes

Antique Two Cylinder Shape Chinese Gilt Lacquered Boxes

Located in Norton, MA

Antique Two Cylinder Shape Chinese Carved Gilt Lacquered Boxes with colors applied. There is a chip on the lid of the large one, please see the photos.  Size: 1. Large: 5.5" Dia x 5....

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Early 20th Century Chinese Boxes

Materials

Porcelain, Wood, Lacquer

19th C. English Campaign Style Mahogany Travel Desk by G. Riddle, London
19th C. English Campaign Style Mahogany Travel Desk by G. Riddle, London

19th C. English Campaign Style Mahogany Travel Desk by G. Riddle, London

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A finely crafted travel desk by a noted British maker of boxes. The campaign style box has shaped brass corners, tabs, a lid plaque, center front escutcheon, and classic encased side...

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19th Century English Campaign Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

Intricately  Carved Kamakura Lacquer Box with Botanical Design by Tamerou Ono
Intricately  Carved Kamakura Lacquer Box with Botanical Design by Tamerou Ono

Intricately Carved Kamakura Lacquer Box with Botanical Design by Tamerou Ono

Located in Prahran, Victoria

A vintage Japanese Tsuzuri bako, writing box. with an unusual, deeply carved relief of Japanese sarcandra glabra, a woody herbal sub-shrub native to Asia with deep green glossy leave...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Boxes

Materials

Wood

Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Double Humidor or Cigarette Box
Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Double Humidor or Cigarette Box

Heintz Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver on Bronze Double Humidor or Cigarette Box

By Heintz Art Metal Shop

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period large double humidor or cigarette box By Heintz Art Metal Shop USA, Early 20th Century Sterling silver on patinated bronze, with cedar lined interi...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Urushi Natural Black Lacquer and Abalone Shell Lattice Box L by Alexander Lamont
Urushi Natural Black Lacquer and Abalone Shell Lattice Box L by Alexander Lamont

Urushi Natural Black Lacquer and Abalone Shell Lattice Box L by Alexander Lamont

By Alexander Lamont

Located in Khet Bang Sue, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon

Water flowing over rocks creates a contrast between the sparkle of the water and the relative opacity of the rocks. In these boxes black lacquer pours over natural shells that glow a...

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2010s Thai Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Abalone, Walnut, Lacquer

Exotic 1970s Frog Skin-Leather Asymmetrical Table Box, Style of Karl Springer
Exotic 1970s Frog Skin-Leather Asymmetrical Table Box, Style of Karl Springer

Exotic 1970s Frog Skin-Leather Asymmetrical Table Box, Style of Karl Springer

By Karl Springer

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Exotic 1970s Frog Skin-Leather Asymmetrical Table Box, Style of Karl Springer A unique box of exotic elegance with this 1970s Frog Skin-Leather Asymmetrical Table Box, in the style...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Leather, Velvet

Art Deco Disko Metal Cigar Box with Motif' by N. Dam Ravn, Denmark, 1930s
Art Deco Disko Metal Cigar Box with Motif' by N. Dam Ravn, Denmark, 1930s

Art Deco Disko Metal Cigar Box with Motif' by N. Dam Ravn, Denmark, 1930s

By N. Dam Ravn

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Beautiful Disko metal cigar box with cedar wood interior. It was designed by Danish sculptor N. Dam Ravn in the 1930s. Manufactured by Nordisk Malm. The style and material used is re...

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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Georgian Satinwood Tea Chest with Secret Compartments
Georgian Satinwood Tea Chest with Secret Compartments

Georgian Satinwood Tea Chest with Secret Compartments

Located in Northampton, GB

Georgian Tea Chest with Boxwood & Ebony Checkered Stringing From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this Rare Georgian Satinwood Tea Chest. The Tea Chest of rectang...

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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Boxes

Materials

Silver

Pill Box Art Deco style fire-enamelled stripes Silver Sterling Enamel Salimbeni
Pill Box Art Deco style fire-enamelled stripes Silver Sterling Enamel Salimbeni

Pill Box Art Deco style fire-enamelled stripes Silver Sterling Enamel Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Indulge in the allure of vintage artistry with this rounded rectangular pill box, exquisitely crafted from 925/1000 gold-plated sterling silver. Adorned with intricate hand-engraved ...

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1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling 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.