Studio Craft Exotic Wood Jewelry Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Studio craft signed jewelry box in exotic burl wood with velvet interior.
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes
Hardwood
Studio Craft Exotic Wood Jewelry Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Studio craft signed jewelry box in exotic burl wood with velvet interior.
Hardwood
A Mother of Pearl Jewelry Box, Judaica
Located in New York, NY
This resplendent rectangular Judaica jewelry box is a true celebration of traditional craftsmanship and refined artistry, entirely veneered in lustrous...
Mother-of-Pearl, Felt, Wood
Urushi Lacquer Eggshell Round Brule Box, Medium by Alexander Lamont
Located in Khet Bang Sue, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
Brulé means 'burnt' in French. Raw and delicate, the Brulé boxes evoke the idea of baked earth or ashes. There is a powerful energy in the details of decisio...
Eggshell, Lacquer
Table Box Hand-Engraved and Miniature Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular table box with rounded corners in sterling silver 925/1000 gold plated with a beautiful hand-engraved and fire-enamelled frame and in the center a beautiful hand painted miniature by the painter Beatrice Mellana reproducing the painting by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres "Odalisque with slave". Dimensions cm. 9.5 x 12.3 x 3.3. Weight gr. 671. Designed by Giorgio Salimbeni in 1979 and manufactured in Florence in numerous specimens with various subjects and different colors, in the headquarters of the Salimbeni Company with completely manual execution by artisan artists with thick slab and large reinforcements suitable for withstanding numerous enamelled firings at about 800° C. Miniature is a very ancient technique which consists of painting works in small proportions. It was born for the decoration of the first letter of the paragraph of the books. Over the years, however, this technique is refined and enriched, then moving on to precious personal items. hand painted miniatures can be done with multiple different techniques. The most important that we use on our articles are of three kinds: 1) Fire enamel. 2) Water tempera on an ivory plate. 3) Painted on mother-of-pearl. Fire enameled miniatures: On a first layer of enamel generally white or very clear or even transparent suitably liquefied at a temperature of about 750 ° C, the chosen subject is painted using miniature...
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Stamp Box
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning antique bronze stamp box featuring Zodiac designs By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 3...
Bronze
Antique Chinese Lacquered Stacking Box, Early 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique Chinese stacking box dates to the early 20th century and is simply designed of carved pinewood and burgundy lacquer. Placed atop a ta...
Elm
19th Century Majolica Jewel Box Choisy Le Roi
Located in Austin, TX
Large and rare 19th century Majolica jewel box signed Choisy Le Roi. Renaissance style.
Ceramic, Faience
$161Sale Price|31% Off
Cylindrical Wood Box, circa 1960, France
Located in Labrit, Landes
Cylindrical rosewood box, France, circa 1960 Please see also "French Cylindrical Wood Box, circa 1960" Good condition with minor marks of use For shipping: 11.5/11.5/11 cm ...
Wood
Pair of Handcrafted Olive Green Ceramic Lidded Boxes, 20th Century
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A stylish graduated pair of handcrafted ceramic lidded boxes dating from the 20th century, beautifully finished in a rich olive-green glaze. Designed as a matching pair in two differ...
Metal
Sculptural Scandinavian Pine Wood Lidded Box in the Style of Uno Kristiansson
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This sculptural Scandinavian lidded box is crafted from solid pine wood and features a striking architectural form reminiscent of the work of Uno Kristiansson and other mid-century S...
Wood, Pine
Mid-Century Modern Japanese Secret Puzzle Box Wood Inlay Mt Fuji Floral
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a mid-century modern Japanese decorative secret puzzle trick box wood inlay Mt Fuji floral. Dimensions: 1.75" H x 4.5" W x 3.25" D. Please visit take a loo...
Wood
Mid-Century Holland Floral Tin Nesting Canister Set of Four
Located in Coral Gables, FL
An atmospheric set of four mid-century nesting canisters made in Holland, formed from decorated tinplate and graduated in size so that each vessel fits inside the next. No legible fa...
Metal
English William IV Stickware Tunbridge & Rosewood Stationery Box c.1835
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome piece of early Tunbridge Ware dating to around 1835, William IV in era. Made from wood this small stationery box is decorated with intricate Tunbridge Stickware inlay. The interior has been professionally re-lined in a handsome hand-marbled paper; the size of the interior would suit...
Wood
Table Box Magnificent Arabian Horse Fired Enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Shaped rectangular table box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fine hand-etched fire-enameled engraving painted like lapis lazuli stone and...
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
English Porcelain Jewelry Box Royal Crown Derby
By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful authentic English fine bone chine porcelain box in the 'Old Imari' pattern, by Royal Crown Derby, circa late-20th century, England. Piece is hand-painted in 22kt gold. Box has a 'hexagon' shape which is a nice alternative to round. A great piece for smaller items of jewelry (as demonstrated with cocktail ring and earrings.) Colors include a white fine bone china base, blue, dark orange hues, and 22kt gold. All authentication marks on bottom as shown in last three images. Made in England. A great piece for a vanity, dresser, nightstand table, desk, as a gift, etc. For porcelain butterfly...
Porcelain
Dutch Silver box by Zaanse Zilversmederij, 1916
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch Silver box by Zaanse Zilversmederij, 1916 A Dutch silver box 835/1000 purity of silver, completely Dutch silver hallmarked. With lion, master's...
Silver
Antique French Louis XVI Style Crystal and Gilt Enameled Jewelry Casket Box
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 3 1/4 in W: 5 1/4 in D: 5 1/4 in This Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Crystal and Gilt Enameled Jewelry Casket Box is truly remarkable and whispers tale...
Crystal, Metal, Enamel, Ormolu
$315Sale Price|30% Off
Guilloche silver cigarette case with geometric friezes all around, hinged lid
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Guilloche silver cigarette case with geometric patterns, all-around moldings, and a hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: German. Brand: Unknown. Weight: 54.44 grams. Dimen...
Silver
Antique Sailors Valentines Mediterranean Sea Shell Box
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique Mediterranean Sailors Valentines small sea shell encrusted box with a view of Mediterranean coast.
Shell
Exceptional Georgian Crossbanded Satinwood Tea Caddy w/ Oval Inlaid Shell Panels
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A fine tea chest or tea caddy in satinwood with crossbanded edges on the lid and all four sides, the lid, front and sides inlaid with ovals of tortoiseshell. The lid, centered with a...
Satinwood
Midcentury Rectangular Decorative Box in Wood and Brass, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful rectangular decorative box in wood and brass details. Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Metal, Brass
Apollo Studios New York Arts & Crafts Grapevine Pattern Bronze Stamp Box
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau period "Grapevine" pattern bronze and slag glass stamp box, desk box, decorative box, or jewelry box with verdigris green patina In the mann...
Bronze
Ruby red glass crystal can france 1840
Located in Berlin, DE
Extraordinary crystal can in ruby red glass with gold-plated brass fitting around 1840 from France The 2 front corners have a small chip which is not striking
Crystal
Porcelain Peint Main Vintage Gift Wrapped Trinket Box by Limoges
By Limoges
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful porcelain peint main (hand painted) vintage gift wrapped trinket box with bow by Limoges, circa 1980s. This piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks ...
Porcelain
Vintage T.G.W. Wooden Trinket Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming example of mid-twentieth-century craftsmanship, this vintage T.G.W. wooden trinket box highlights the warmth, character, and natural grain of solid wood. The compact recta...
Shell
Antique Paper Mache Lacquered Trinket or Jewelry Box with Floral Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique trinket or jewelry box is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1880 and done in the period Vic...
Paper
$160Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Lucite Trinket Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modern walnut and Lucite trinket box, circa 1970s. The box measures 7.75" W x 3.25" D x 2.25" H and has a removable lid made of thick Lu...
Lucite, Walnut
Chinese Export Porcelain Famille Rose Snuff Box- European subjects
Located in Downingtown, PA
East Meets West: Rare Chinese Export "European Subject" Porcelain Snuff Box Circa 1750–1760 A superb mid-18th century Chinese Export porcelain snuff box, finely painted in famille rose and puce enamels, featuring rare "European Subject" decoration. The rectangular box, after a European silver form, features a slightly domed cover and is fitted with its contemporary chased gilt-metal (ormolu) mounts and hinge. The exterior walls are painted with a continuous frieze of European figures—gentlemen in 18th-century frock coats...
Porcelain
Swedish Grace pewter lid box with decor of Archer, 1937.
Located in Stockholm, SE
A decorative and functional lid box, perfect for jewelry, cigarettes or hiding away smaller items. Decor of archer. With hallmark Sv.M, L8 = 1937. Swedish grace.
Pewter
Vintage Chinoiserie Large Painted Box or Casket
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout large Asian lidded box crafted in hardwood and hand decorated with birds, flowers and figures in a traditional technique.
Hardwood
Signed Gabriella Crespi Decorative Jewelry Box in Lucite and Brass, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning mid-century decorative box designed and signed by Gabriella Crespi. Made in a beautiful combination of gilt brass and clear lucite, this stylish box was made in Italy during...
Chrome
Rhomboid Jewelry Chest in Cream Shagreen by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Rhomboid jewelry chest in cream shagreen by R&Y Augousti is a stunning geometric piece to store your personal items. This piece has 3 drawer compartments and a flap top opening that have black velvet...
Shagreen Stingray
19th Century American Sterling Silver Tea Caddy by Shreve, Stanwood & Co, Boston
By Shreve & Co.
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This hand chased heavy gauge sterling tea caddy was made in Boston by renowned makers Shreve and Stanwood, and weighs approximately 15 ounces.
Sterling Silver
19th Century English Georgian Burlwood Wig Box
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century English Georgian Burlwood Wig Box. Offered is a handsome large early 19th century English Georgian period burl wood wig box with bronze trim and hardware. This decorati...
Burl
Miniature 19th Century Victorian Figured Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th c. Charming antique miniature chest of drawers. The chest has a marble top. The case is figured mahogany, with four stacked drawers, the ...
Marble, Brass
Brutalist Bronze Vase by Kaj Blomqvist for Rakennusvaline, Finland, 1960s
Located in Malmö, SE
A stunning Brutalist / Scandinavian Modern bronze vase with amazing patina. Designed by Kaj Blomqvist and made by Rakennusvaline, Finland, 1960s. Great original condition.
Bronze
Antique Silver Artist’s Paint Box by Harry Atkin Sheffield 1892
Located in London, GB
A stunning Antique Silver Artist’s paint box by Harry Atkin, Date Sheffield 1892. A Rare Miniature travelling paint box in excellent condition. The silver on both the outside and the interior is in superb condition. Upon opening, the front cascades down to reveal two wells for water and perhaps mixing colours. The interior is well protected thanks to the interior gilding. The lid engraved “Lettice’s Paint Box”. Lettice is a traditional, English girl’s name most commonly found in the upper classes. The actual paints are not original but the current set of paints are a later acceptable replacement. The miniature brush was with it but not original and doubt it ever had one. Dimensions; W 5” x D 3 1/4” H 1 1/4" About the maker; Atkin Brothers business traces his origin to Thomas Law...
Silver
Vienna Woven Bronze Basket Box with Cold-Painted Rabbit, Attributed to Bergman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vienna Woven Bronze Basket Box with Cold-Painted Rabbit, Attributed to Franz Bergman School, Austria, Circa 1890 Presenting an exceptional Vienna woven bronze basket box with a cold...
Bronze
Chinese Burgundy Lacquer Table Chest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This early 20th-century lock box is minimal and elegant, crafted of pine with dovetail corners and a brushed finish of burgundy lacquer. Unlike Chinese tabletop chests used for seals...
Pine
Bradley & Hubbard Arts and Crafts Brass Humidor Cigar Box
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts and Crafts or Art Deco period wood lined brass humidor cigar box By Bradley & Hubbard USA, Circa 1910 Measures: 3.75"W x 3.75"D x 6.75"H. Good original vintage co...
Brass
Antique Decorative Boxes from Shells, India, Late 20th Century, 1980
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Small boxes made from shells. Suitable for confetti or as containers for small precious jewels, Their cost is very little and they are very beautiful. ref. O/984 and O/1242.
Shell
Milano Sterling Silver Treasure Box
Located in Milano, IT
Milano Sterling Silver Treasure Box Special edition of our sterling silver jewellery box collection Made in MIlano - Italy , sterling silver one of a kind box for your treasures The ...
Sterling Silver
Antique Painted Metal Dome Top Lock Or Deed Box
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A late 19th/Early 20th Century Industrial Era Deed Box with great age patina. The dome top form with two metal carry handles and strap lock hinge. The interior in a colorful Deep Min...
Metal
Pale Green Onyx Box
Located in Land O' Lakes, FL
This elegant box is carved from pale green onyx, beautifully accented with natural brown and white inclusions that give it a distinct, organic character. Smooth to the touch with sub...
Onyx
Antique American Victorian Lady’s Desk Box for Elegant Epistles, 1897
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Regency sterling silver lady's desk box for elegant epistles. Made by Howard & Co. in New York in 1897. Rectangular with straight sides and hinged cover. Applied oval wreat...
Sterling Silver
Beautiful Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Located in GB
A fine Regency period rectangular tea caddy, veneered in panels divided by fine metal stringing. Silver metal escutcheon and key. Complete with an initialled plaque on the lid and ro...
Ivory, Tortoise Shell
Georgian Silver patch or pill Box Birmingham 1803 Samuel Pemberton
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Georgian Silver patch or pill Box Birmingham 1803 Samuel Pemberton. Fine quality little box originally for patches but ideal today as a pill box. Of circular form with geometric and ...
Sterling Silver
Biedermeier German .800 Silver Snuff Box Domed Lid and Repoussé Pastoral Scenes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unusual 19th-century German . 800 Silver Snuff Box with Repoussé Rural Scenes and Fruit Basket Lid A charming and unusually shaped 19th-century German silver snuffbox, expertly craf...
Sterling Silver
$1,020 / item
Snail jewelry box, silver plated, Italy, 1970's
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Beautiful jewelry box designed in Italy in the 1970s. Silver plated box depicting a snail symbol of resilience and spiritual growth since antiquity. Playful design object that will d...
Silver Plate
18th Century Antique Leather Box with Nailheads
Located in New Orleans, LA
This antique leather box with nailheads is not only a beautiful decorative item but also a functional piece of history. It could have been used for a variety of purposes, such as sto...
Brass
Pill Box fired Enamel two colors on Guilloché Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Renato Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Portapasticche ottagonale in argento 925/100 placcato oro con smalti traslucidi a fuoco su guillochè anche su tutti i fianchi e con rigo sul coperchio. Stile Art Nouveau Inglese prim...
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Georgian Sterling Silver Tea Caddies by Samuel Taylor, 1750, England
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive pair of antique Georgian English sterling silver tea caddies; an addition to our silver teaware collection. These exceptional antique George II sterling silver tea caddies have a circular baluster shaped form. The surface of each antique tea caddy is embellished with very sharp, finely chased floral and foliate decoration, incorporating a scroll bordered vacant cartouche to either side. The ornamentation to the body of each piece incorporates a plain applied moulded girdle. These caddies are fitted with a cylindrical push fit covers encircled with leaf decorated textures. The covers are surmounted with the original cast sterling silver leaf decorated finials. These impressive antique tea caddies...
Silver, Sterling Silver
$569Sale Price|20% Off
Automobile Trunk by Innovation, France, circa 1920
By Innovation
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Original automobile trunk from the 1920s covered with black coated canvas. Has a shelf inside. Can be used as various storage furniture according ...
Canvas, Wood
A Latched Wooden Box with Brass Overlay Decorations, 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Latched Wooden Box with Brass Overlay Decorations, 20th Century Descriptions: The ebon rectangular box decorated with overlaid Arabesque brass motifs punctuated by nailhead boss...
Brass
French Glass and Ormolu Wedding Casket, circa 1860
Located in Vienna, AT
Glass and ormolu-mounted octagonal casket. Made in France in the 1860s. Perfect original condition with a lovely patina. Set of two.
Ormolu
Ebonised Dutch Tobacco Jar, Walnut, Baroque Style, Circa 1880
Located in Arundel, GB
A finely turned, treen, Dutch tobacco jar with a fitted lid. Beaded detail and line detail, finished in an Ebonised painted finish.
Walnut
Chinoiserie Gilt Bronze Champlevé Enamel Casket Box
Located in New York, NY
Unusual and Ornate Gilt Bronze Champlevé Enamel Lidded Casket. After a bamboo box, this champlevé box contains five enameled faces with gilt bronze bamb...
Bronze, Enamel
Art Nouveau Stork Pair Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Monogrammed A.D. Alfred Louis Achille DAGUET (1875 - 1942) was a metalsmith active in Paris during the first part of the 20th century. His metalwork created prior to the outbreak of...
Steel, Brass
Antique Belgian Spa Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, GB
Depicting Various Spa Scenes From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to introduce this superb Belgian Spa Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of square form made from Sycamore is beaut...
Sycamore
Regency Rosewood And Brass Inlaid Campaign Dressing Box
Located in Essex, MA
Finely made and signed E. Wells Co Patent on hinges. Rectangular hinged top with brass edge and fleur de lis corners and central monogrammed plaque opening to a fitted interior. Conf...
Brass
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.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.