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Swedish Gustavian Miniature Roll-Top Secretary, Grain-Painted, 1780
Swedish Gustavian Miniature Roll-Top Secretary, Grain-Painted, 1780

Swedish Gustavian Miniature Roll-Top Secretary, Grain-Painted, 1780

Located in Malmö, SE

A charming Swedish Gustavian miniature roll-top secretary from the late 18th century, grain-painted and bronzed, with carved guilloche and dentil decoration. The roll-top opens to re...

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1780s Swedish Gustavian Antique Boxes

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Wood

C19th French Napoleon 111 Liquor Cellar
C19th French Napoleon 111 Liquor Cellar

C19th French Napoleon 111 Liquor Cellar

Located in London, GB

Magnificent French Liquor Cabinet This cabinet opens to Reveal decanters and Crystal Glasses Baccarat Style set within burr Wood Case C1880s

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Boxes

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Amboyna

Great Shape & Color, Antique Tea Caddy inNutwood with Brass Lock and Hinges
Great Shape & Color, Antique Tea Caddy inNutwood with Brass Lock and Hinges

Great Shape & Color, Antique Tea Caddy inNutwood with Brass Lock and Hinges

Located in Lisse, NL

A very pleasing to the eye, early 1800s triple compartment tea caddy. This marvellous tea caddy is in very good condition and the patinated nutwood has a truly warm, deep and rich p...

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Early 19th Century European Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century marquetry fruitwood desktop box
19th Century marquetry fruitwood desktop box

19th Century marquetry fruitwood desktop box

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century marquetry fruitwood desktop box circa 1890. Good quality desktop box covered with marquetry on all surfaces. Sloped front with decorative star panel.  Top opens to reve...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes

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Fruitwood

19th Century English Georgian Burlwood Wig Box
19th Century English Georgian Burlwood Wig Box

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...

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19th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes

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Burl

An English Edwardian Tan Leather Jewellery Box and Key
An English Edwardian Tan Leather Jewellery Box and Key

An English Edwardian Tan Leather Jewellery Box and Key

Located in London, GB

England, circa 1920 An Edwardian rectangular tan leather jewellery box with strap handle to the top and brass mounts, the interior with removeable compartmentalised shelves, with or...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Boxes

Materials

Leather

Karl Griesbaum Lord Nelson Singing Bird Box
Karl Griesbaum Lord Nelson Singing Bird Box

Karl Griesbaum Lord Nelson Singing Bird Box

By Karl Griesbaum

Located in New Orleans, LA

Lord Nelson Singing Bird Box Karl Griesbaum Circa 1930 Honoring one of Britain's greatest naval heroes, this rare German singing bird automaton takes the form of an elegant silver b...

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20th Century German Boxes

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Silver, Enamel

Original 1920's Jazz Age C.A. Seydel Söhne The Cornet Band Harmonica Tin
Original 1920's Jazz Age C.A. Seydel Söhne The Cornet Band Harmonica Tin

Original 1920's Jazz Age C.A. Seydel Söhne The Cornet Band Harmonica Tin

Located in Red Lion, PA

This rare lithographed tin once housed "The Cornet Band" harmonica, manufactured by the venerable C.A. Seydel Söhne in Klingenthal, Germany. Established in 1847, Seydel is the world'...

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1920s German Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Tin

Jon Sauer California Modernist Studio Exotic Woods Betel Nut Lidded Box
Jon Sauer California Modernist Studio Exotic Woods Betel Nut Lidded Box

Jon Sauer California Modernist Studio Exotic Woods Betel Nut Lidded Box

By Jon Sauer

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Zig zag patterned cocobolo, blackwood and betel nut lidded box created by Jon Sauer of San Francisco, California. Box measures 7" in height by 3" in diameter. In excellent vintage co...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

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Cocobolo

Vintage Rosewood and Brass Trinket Jewelry Box, 1960s
Vintage Rosewood and Brass Trinket Jewelry Box, 1960s

Vintage Rosewood and Brass Trinket Jewelry Box, 1960s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A beautifully crafted rosewood box with brass sides and pin-inlays to its star-perforated lid. Despite its Arabic inspired lid it was in fact made in Scandinavia during the 1960s. A ...

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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Boxes

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Brass

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

Antique Indian Copper Pandan Betel Box, Mughal Revival, Pierced Dome Lid
Antique Indian Copper Pandan Betel Box, Mughal Revival, Pierced Dome Lid

Antique Indian Copper Pandan Betel Box, Mughal Revival, Pierced Dome Lid

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Indian Mughal Revival Copper Lidded Box, Repoussé and Pierced Metalwork An elaborately decorated antique Indian copper lidded vessel, attributed to Northern India, possibly ...

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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper

19th Century French Painted Leather Jewelry Box with Custom Monogram
19th Century French Painted Leather Jewelry Box with Custom Monogram

19th Century French Painted Leather Jewelry Box with Custom Monogram

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A French painted leather jewelry box with an inset brass handle custom monogrammed “EU, January, 24, 1898”. Inside you’ll find the box is fitted for st...

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19th Century French Other Antique Boxes

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Paint

Emanuel josef Margold, a secessionist box for the Bahlsen cookie factory c. 1915
Emanuel josef Margold, a secessionist box for the Bahlsen cookie factory c. 1915

Emanuel josef Margold, a secessionist box for the Bahlsen cookie factory c. 1915

By Emanuel Josef Margold

Located in London, Fitzrovia

A rare rectangular shaped box with a hinge cover; tinplate, gilt and with beautiful colourful abstract floral motifs. The bottom is embossed with ‘H. Bahlsens Keks-Fabrik Hannover Königl-Preuss-Staatsmedaille Weltausstellungen - 1904 1910 Grosser Preis 1911 1913 Baltische Ausstellung Malmö 1914 Die Königl. Medaille’ Bahlsen's new designs for ornamental giftware packaging were shown at the exhibition held by the Deutsche Werkbund...

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20th Century German Vienna Secession Boxes

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Tin

Italian Alabaster and Brass Hinged Box, Vintage Storage, 1970s
Italian Alabaster and Brass Hinged Box, Vintage Storage, 1970s

Italian Alabaster and Brass Hinged Box, Vintage Storage, 1970s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Alabaster and brass hinged box c.1970s, Italy. This could be a great box for storing jewels, cigarettes or a fun place to keep bathroom accessories. Dimensions 5.5" width x 4" depth...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

MCM Stylized Solid Rosewood Petite Lidded Box
MCM Stylized Solid Rosewood Petite Lidded Box

MCM Stylized Solid Rosewood Petite Lidded Box

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous MCM stylized solid rosewood wood can be used as jewelry box card holder or ring holder lidded box, circa 1970s. The small box is Truly a stunning piece with beautiful grain...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

Chinese Celadon Lacquer Peach Box, 19th Century
Chinese Celadon Lacquer Peach Box, 19th Century

Chinese Celadon Lacquer Peach Box, 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

This small presentation box from the late Qing dynasty (1644-1911) is cloaked in a rare shade of celadon-teal lacquer, an unusual color we've never seen in our years of collecting. T...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Boxes

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Wood

19th C. Victorian Mother of Pearl Shell Bird's Nest Wire Trinket Box Casket
19th C. Victorian Mother of Pearl Shell Bird's Nest Wire Trinket Box Casket

19th C. Victorian Mother of Pearl Shell Bird's Nest Wire Trinket Box Casket

Located in Honolulu, HI

An exquisite late 19th-century Victorian era trinket box, featuring a poetic "bird's nest and egg" motif. The top lid and bottom base are crafted from iridescent, high-luster natural Mother of Pearl shells. The body is intricately wrapped in a woven brass wirework structure designed to resemble a delicate bird's nest, resting gracefully on four spherical ball feet. The hinged brass rim opens smoothly to reveal an iridescent shell interior, perfect for holding small rings, pills, or cherished keepsakes. Reflecting the Victorian fascination with romantic nature-inspired objets d'art, this casket is a remarkable decorative piece. Offered in good antique condition with a charming aged patina on the brass wire framework and no structural cracks on the shells. Weighing 63g and measuring under 3 inches, this rare shell box is an exceptional collectible for enthusiasts of Victorian novelty boxes, Mother of Pearl caskets...

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1880s British Late Victorian Antique Boxes

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Brass

Very Rare Casket Minnekästchen or Box, Germany or Italy, 15th Century
Very Rare Casket Minnekästchen or Box, Germany or Italy, 15th Century

Very Rare Casket Minnekästchen or Box, Germany or Italy, 15th Century

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Wooden coffret, call minnekästchen, engraved with a dog, a hare and foliage with polychromy remains. During the Middle Age, the hare is a symbol of fertility, joy and represents the Christ...

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15th Century and Earlier European Gothic Antique Boxes

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case by Lawrence Emanuel
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case by Lawrence Emanuel

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case by Lawrence Emanuel

By Lawrence Emanuel, Birmingham 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and enamel vesta case; an addition to our range of collectable silver cases. This exceptional antique...

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1890s British Victorian Antique Boxes

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Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

19th Century Charles X Gilt Bronze and Mother of Pearl Box with Flowers
19th Century Charles X Gilt Bronze and Mother of Pearl Box with Flowers

19th Century Charles X Gilt Bronze and Mother of Pearl Box with Flowers

Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Delicate rectangular mother of pearl box engraved with garlands of leaves. The box is mounted in gilt bronze and intricately sculpted with interlacing, garlands and baskets of flower...

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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Boxes

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Bronze

Vintage Christofle Silver Plated Decorative Box
Vintage Christofle Silver Plated Decorative Box

Vintage Christofle Silver Plated Decorative Box

By Christofle

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Signed Vintage Christofle Silver Plated Decorative Box. Nicely cast with beautiful design. This would have held cigarettes or trinkets. In very good...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Cylindrical Wood Box, circa 1960, France
Cylindrical Wood Box, circa 1960, France

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 ...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes

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Wood

Pair of Japanese Gilt and Black Lacquered Stacking Boxes, Meiji Period, 19th C.
Pair of Japanese Gilt and Black Lacquered Stacking Boxes, Meiji Period, 19th C.

Pair of Japanese Gilt and Black Lacquered Stacking Boxes, Meiji Period, 19th C.

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of Japanese Gilt and Black Lacquered Stacking Boxes, Meiji Period, 19th century, each with two sections and cover, hand-painted with gilded foliate decoration. Tallest section ...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Boxes

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Wood, Lacquer

Mid-Century Modern Hand-Carved Walnut Box by Daniel Loomis Valenza
Mid-Century Modern Hand-Carved Walnut Box by Daniel Loomis Valenza

Mid-Century Modern Hand-Carved Walnut Box by Daniel Loomis Valenza

By Daniel Loomis Valenza

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Daniel Loomis Valenza Lidded Hand-Carved Box. Sculptural Lidded Box fits together like a glove! Beautiful Walnut with amazing grain. In very nice original condition!

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Boxes

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Walnut

Neon Orange Acrylic Christmas Tree Decor by Paola Valle
Neon Orange Acrylic Christmas Tree Decor by Paola Valle

Neon Orange Acrylic Christmas Tree Decor by Paola Valle

By Paola Valle

Located in Ciudad De México, MX

Christmas is a season of joy and, for us that means color! Celebrate the season with this colorful, fun and modern Christmas Tree sculptures, and give a new twist to the traditional Christmas color palette. This sculptures will look merry and bright in shelves, fireplace mantle, centerpiece on your table or even to decorate you kids bedroom...

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2010s Mexican Modern Boxes

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Acrylic

Charming French Beige-Colored Pottery Bowl with Decorative Lid
Charming French Beige-Colored Pottery Bowl with Decorative Lid

Charming French Beige-Colored Pottery Bowl with Decorative Lid

Located in San Francisco, CA

A charming French beige-colored pottery basket-weave bowl with cover adorned with two rabbits; the domed lid with one seated and one standing rabbit with inquisitive gazes; resting on a circular basket...

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19th Century French Antique Boxes

French Provincial Giltwood Plinth, Late 19th Century, Colorful Design
French Provincial Giltwood Plinth, Late 19th Century, Colorful Design

French Provincial Giltwood Plinth, Late 19th Century, Colorful Design

Located in High Point, NC

A small pedestal, finely patterned in red, yellow, and brown from France, late 19th Century. A tiled and geometric top lain over meticulously carved cross hatching and scroll pattern...

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Boxes

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Giltwood

19th Century French Empire Miniature Commode, Hand-Crafted Walnut
19th Century French Empire Miniature Commode, Hand-Crafted Walnut

19th Century French Empire Miniature Commode, Hand-Crafted Walnut

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th century French Empire miniature commode made of walnut and veneer of walnut. Two large dovetailed drawers below a smaller top drawer, each with turned knobs. A beautifully crafted miniature chest with solid walnut columns. Inscription written in ink on the back of each of the large drawers: "don d...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Manopan Crank Musical Organ 19th Century
Manopan Crank Musical Organ 19th Century

Manopan Crank Musical Organ 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Manopan crank musical organ. 19th Century. It is complete but it does not work, it needs to be revised. It has 6 cards with spanish songs of the time. G...

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19th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Brass Box with Jade Medallion
Antique Chinese Brass Box with Jade Medallion

Antique Chinese Brass Box with Jade Medallion

Located in Houston, TX

Antique Chinese brass decorative box with Jade Medallion. This stunning Chinese export brass box features a beautiful etched bat design with a central c...

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1920s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Boxes

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Jade, Brass

Vienna Secession Polychrome Wooden Box with Cat Finial, Austria, circa 1900
Vienna Secession Polychrome Wooden Box with Cat Finial, Austria, circa 1900

Vienna Secession Polychrome Wooden Box with Cat Finial, Austria, circa 1900

Located in Milan, IT

A rare and characterful Vienna Secession wooden box, executed in Austria circa 1900. The piece reflects the movement’s distinctive synthesis of stylization and symbolism, combining g...

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Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Boxes

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Wood

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

Monumental Geometric Faux Shagreen and Ivory Decorative Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Black Forest Jewellery Box, German, Fruitwood, Keepsake Case, Victorian
Antique Black Forest Jewellery Box, German, Fruitwood, Keepsake Case, Victorian

Antique Black Forest Jewellery Box, German, Fruitwood, Keepsake Case, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Black Forest jewellery box. A German, fruitwood articulated keepsake case, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Striking Black Forest craftsmanship, e...

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Early 1900s German Black Forest Antique Boxes

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Fruitwood

Mid Century Vivid Blue Ceramic Box with Golden Sun by Mithé Espelt
Mid Century Vivid Blue Ceramic Box with Golden Sun by Mithé Espelt

Mid Century Vivid Blue Ceramic Box with Golden Sun by Mithé Espelt

By Mithé Espelt

Located in Toronto, ON

An exceptional large mid century vivd blue glazed ceramic box with golden sun by famed artist, Mithé Espelt. The box lid is ceramic with a blackened wood base. Born in 1923, Mithé Es...

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Mid-20th Century French Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Armida Black Horn Tissue Box

Armida Black Horn Tissue Box

By Arcahorn Srl.

Located in Milan, IT

Superb inlays of authentic horn lend this tissue box its absolute uniqueness. Crafted of wood and offered in a timelessly elegant glossy black finish, it will be a plush addition to ...

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2010s Italian Boxes

Materials

Horn, Wood

Antique 18c/19c English or French Enamel Bronze Mounted Tea Caddy Box
Antique 18c/19c English or French Enamel Bronze Mounted Tea Caddy Box

Antique 18c/19c English or French Enamel Bronze Mounted Tea Caddy Box

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique enamel tea caddy. With a gilt bronze mounted lid. In the South Staffordshire manner. Decorated with floral sprays and rocaille swags to all sides. Likely...

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Early 19th Century French Georgian Antique Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Midcentury Rectangular Decorative Box in Wood and Brass, Italy 1970s
Midcentury Rectangular Decorative Box in Wood and Brass, Italy 1970s

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.

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy With Floral Inlaid Decoration
Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy With Floral Inlaid Decoration

Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy With Floral Inlaid Decoration

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Fine Quality George III Period, Late 18th Century, Mahogany Tea Caddy Of Octagonal Form, Having Lift Up Lid Enclosing Two Lidded Divisions And Exceptional Floral Inlaid Deocration ...

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Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Boxes

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Mahogany

Rectangular white enamel table box with a hand-painted bouquet of flowers by Salimbeni
Rectangular white enamel table box with a hand-painted bouquet of flowers by Salimbeni

Rectangular white enamel table box with a hand-painted bouquet of flowers by Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Renato Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Large rectangular table box in gold-plated 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent enamels fired on guilloché and a fine miniature of a bouquet of flowers hand-painted by the paint...

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1940s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

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

Carved Mahogany Cat with Secret Compartment
Carved Mahogany Cat with Secret Compartment

Carved Mahogany Cat with Secret Compartment

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Anglo Indian carved mahogany cat with ebonized stripes and a curious expression, featuring a secret compartment on the bottom.

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Cast Iron and Bronze Jewelry Box or Dresser Box, Circa 1940s
Danish Cast Iron and Bronze Jewelry Box or Dresser Box, Circa 1940s

Danish Cast Iron and Bronze Jewelry Box or Dresser Box, Circa 1940s

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful casket form cast iron and bronze dresser box, jewelry box, cigar box, or decorative box with interior cedar lining. The front depicts a scene from the 1219 Battle of Lynd...

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1940s Danish Medieval Vintage Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Agresti Arco Large Armored Chest
Agresti Arco Large Armored Chest

Agresti Arco Large Armored Chest

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Polished white bird’s-eye maple or polished walnut matte finish armored chest, 24-karat gold-plated accessories. Round handle with biometric opening device and emergency key integrat...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate

Brass & Mosaic Lidded Decorative Box by Salvador Teran, Mexico, 1950s
Brass & Mosaic Lidded Decorative Box by Salvador Teran, Mexico, 1950s

Brass & Mosaic Lidded Decorative Box by Salvador Teran, Mexico, 1950s

By Salvador Teran

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Brass & Mosaic Lidded Decorative Box by Salvador Teran, Mexico, 1950s Stamped on the bottom: “hand-wrought, Mexico. Salvador.” and no. 430 In good as found vintage condition. ...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

Shepherd's box. Antler, wood, metal. Spain, 1788.
Shepherd's box. Antler, wood, metal. Spain, 1788.

Shepherd's box. Antler, wood, metal. Spain, 1788.

Located in Madrid, ES

Shepherd's box. Antler, wood, metal. Spain, 1788. It has faults. A flat-lidded box with a circular base, made of carved horn and decorated on the exterior with reliefs. The sides f...

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1780s Spanish Neoclassical Revival Antique Boxes

Materials

Metal

Geometric Study Set for Artists — Wooden Solids in Original Box
Geometric Study Set for Artists — Wooden Solids in Original Box

Geometric Study Set for Artists — Wooden Solids in Original Box

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Geometric study set for painters and artists composed of 14 solid forms, carefully carved in wood and presented in their original wooden storage box. Sets like this have traditionall...

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1970s Mexican Industrial Vintage Boxes

Materials

Wood

Mid 19th century rustic Swedish pine strong box
Mid 19th century rustic Swedish pine strong box

Mid 19th century rustic Swedish pine strong box

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid 19th century rustic Swedish pine strong box circa 1850. Fine example of a small strong box which people used to keep their valuable’s safe in. Presented in a scraped back condi...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Baroque Revival Antique Boxes

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Iron

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.