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Collection of Three 19thc Original Painted Pantry Boxes -3
Collection of Three 19thc Original Painted Pantry Boxes -3

Collection of Three 19thc Original Painted Pantry Boxes -3

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This group of three original painted 19thc pantry boxes are in fine condition and two have dark blue paint and other is dark green paint. Sold as a collection of three. All pantry bo...

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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood

MCM Abalone Shell and Brass Lidded Trinket Box in the Style of Los Castillios
MCM Abalone Shell and Brass Lidded Trinket Box in the Style of Los Castillios

MCM Abalone Shell and Brass Lidded Trinket Box in the Style of Los Castillios

By Los Castillos

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful MCM abalone shell and brass lidded trinket box with hard wood lining made in Mexico in the style of Los Castillios, circa 1960s. The piece is stamped on the underside “Made...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

WILLIAM SPRATLING 1950 Desk Box Set Of Dices In Carved Wood & Nickeled Silver
WILLIAM SPRATLING 1950 Desk Box Set Of Dices In Carved Wood & Nickeled Silver

WILLIAM SPRATLING 1950 Desk Box Set Of Dices In Carved Wood & Nickeled Silver

By William Spratling

Located in Miami, FL

Desk box set of dices designed by William Spratling. This is a very decorative desk box with dices created in Taxco Mexico by the silversmith and jewelry designer William Spratling,...

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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Silver

Heavy Brass Aspirin Pill Box – Mid-Century American Twist-Top Container Novelty
Heavy Brass Aspirin Pill Box – Mid-Century American Twist-Top Container Novelty

Heavy Brass Aspirin Pill Box – Mid-Century American Twist-Top Container Novelty

Located in Toronto, CA

This vintage brass aspirin box is a sculptural and functional collectible from the mid-20th century, believed to have been made in the United States between the 1940s and 1960s. Desi...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

Table cigarette box Silver Sterling Enamel two-tone striped guilloché Salimbeni.
Table cigarette box Silver Sterling Enamel two-tone striped guilloché Salimbeni.

Table cigarette box Silver Sterling Enamel two-tone striped guilloché Salimbeni.

By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Exceptional table cigar or cigarette box in 925/1000 sterling silver, gold plated, and decorated with translucent two-tone striped fired enamels over guilloché engraving. Finely hand...

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1970s Italian Napoleon III Vintage Boxes

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Small Rectangular Cut Glass Candis or Jewelry Box
Small Rectangular Cut Glass Candis or Jewelry Box

Small Rectangular Cut Glass Candis or Jewelry Box

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Small rectangular cut glass candis or jewelry box with hardware in brass.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

Japanese Lacquer Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay and Parquetry Drawers
Japanese Lacquer Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay and Parquetry Drawers

Japanese Lacquer Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay and Parquetry Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

A finely crafted Japanese tabletop cabinet from the early 20th century, this compact storage piece is richly detailed with traditional decorative techniques and export-era flourishes...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Boxes

Materials

Wood

French Antique Etched and Faceted Crystal Lidded Boxes with Bronze Ormolu, Pair
French Antique Etched and Faceted Crystal Lidded Boxes with Bronze Ormolu, Pair

French Antique Etched and Faceted Crystal Lidded Boxes with Bronze Ormolu, Pair

Located in Doylestown, PA

Pair of French antique etched and faceted cut crystal lidded boxes with ormolu mounts, c. early 20th century. Gorgeous gilt bronze mounted boxes with intricately etched crystal of f...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Tafi Large Onyx Oval Box
Tafi Large Onyx Oval Box

Tafi Large Onyx Oval Box

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

Tafi oval box, it is made entirely by hand in alpaca metal and onyx stone. It comes in three different sizes and you can choose between four different onyx stone colors: black, white/cream, blue or bordeaux Our pieces are made by hand. One of a kind. All natural stones may vary in color. About AIREDELSUR: With its rustic chic personality and the elegant designs of Marcelo Lucini...

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2010s Argentine Modern Boxes

Materials

Stone, Onyx

Italian Mid Century Fern Ceramic Box
Italian Mid Century Fern Ceramic Box

Italian Mid Century Fern Ceramic Box

Located in New York, NY

Mid Century Italian bone white glazed ceramic cigarette box with a hand decorated lid featuring a stylized fern.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Large 19th Century Crystal Box with Blue Enamel Decoration
Large 19th Century Crystal Box with Blue Enamel Decoration

Large 19th Century Crystal Box with Blue Enamel Decoration

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Gorgeous Large 19th Century Crystal Box with Blue Enamel Decoration and gilt fittings. Box is raised on paw feet and come with a key. Gilt fittings show signs of oxidation that can e...

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Late 19th Century Antique Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Enamel

Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut, Brass Writing Slope & Leather Interior
Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut, Brass Writing Slope & Leather Interior

Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut, Brass Writing Slope & Leather Interior

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Antique British Military Campaign 19th Century Burr Walnut & Brass Bound Writing Slope With Ebonized Trim. The Interior Features a tooled Blue Leather Scriver, A Single Glass Ink...

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19th Century British Campaign Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Jewellery Box
Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Jewellery Box

Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Jewellery Box

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian quality rosewood jewellery box having a quality rosewood lift up lid opening to reveal a fitted blue velvet interior and a storage compartment with beautiful origin...

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1860s English Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Imperial Russian Lukutin Racing Winter Troika Lacquer Jewelry Casket Box
Antique Imperial Russian Lukutin Racing Winter Troika Lacquer Jewelry Casket Box

Antique Imperial Russian Lukutin Racing Winter Troika Lacquer Jewelry Casket Box

Located in New York, NY

Fine antique Imperial Russian lacquer Racing Winter Troika jewelry casket by the Lukutin Workshops 19th Century In exceptionally fine condition with original key The Russian lacquerw...

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19th Century Russian Antique Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Mahogany Jewelry Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay, Denmark, 1825
Antique Mahogany Jewelry Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay, Denmark, 1825

Antique Mahogany Jewelry Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay, Denmark, 1825

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Danish Rectangular Empire Mahogany Jewelry Box On Brass Ball Feet with Mother of Pearl Inlay With Mirror, 1825. This small period trinket box in veneered mahogany and brass panels on...

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Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

1950's  Decorative Brutalist MCM Inlaid Burl Speciman Wood Box by Norman Brumm
1950's  Decorative Brutalist MCM Inlaid Burl Speciman Wood Box by Norman Brumm

1950's Decorative Brutalist MCM Inlaid Burl Speciman Wood Box by Norman Brumm

Located in Red Lion, PA

1950s Decorative Brutalist MCM Inlaid Burl Specimen Wood Box by Norman Brumm This small but striking 1950s decorative box by Norman Brumm showcases the artist’s signature Brutalist ...

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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Brass

Lovely Lidded Art Deco Ceramic Box 1930s
Lovely Lidded Art Deco Ceramic Box 1930s

Lovely Lidded Art Deco Ceramic Box 1930s

Located in Tilburg, NL

Lovely Lidded Art Deco Ceramic Box 1930s This is a wonderful lidded ceramic art deco box. Great design and lovely colors - a true modernist piece with a lot of elegance. Would be gr...

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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Pottery

Early 20th Century Wood & Brass Tool Box
Early 20th Century Wood & Brass Tool Box

Early 20th Century Wood & Brass Tool Box

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Early 20th Century Wood & Brass Tool Box / Chest. Beautiful natural patina.

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Early 20th Century American Primitive Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique English Mahogany Wooden Georgian Regency Double Tea Caddy 18h Century
Antique English Mahogany Wooden Georgian Regency Double Tea Caddy 18h Century

Antique English Mahogany Wooden Georgian Regency Double Tea Caddy 18h Century

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Impressive English Georgian Period Conch Shell Flame Grain Mahogany Single Teacaddy of outstanding quality and workmanship and compact size. Circa 1790. The hinged lid cross banded ...

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Mid-century British colonial style brass and mahogany dresser box
Mid-century British colonial style brass and mahogany dresser box

Mid-century British colonial style brass and mahogany dresser box

Located in Allentown, PA

This is a mid 20th century British colonial inspired brass and mahogany dresser box. This box has beautifully inlaid brass floral decorations to the top and sides. The box has solid ...

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1960s Vintage Boxes

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Italian Rectangular Blue Marble Trinket Jewelry Box
Mid-Century Italian Rectangular Blue Marble Trinket Jewelry Box

Mid-Century Italian Rectangular Blue Marble Trinket Jewelry Box

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Charming marble box with gilt brass frame as well as mounted feet. The blue box is a beautiful addition to a vanity or as a desk accessory.

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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Marble, Brass

Mahogany Ladys Gentlemans Handmade Jewelry Casket Box Manning Ireland Irish New
Mahogany Ladys Gentlemans Handmade Jewelry Casket Box Manning Ireland Irish New

Mahogany Ladys Gentlemans Handmade Jewelry Casket Box Manning Ireland Irish New

Located in Dublin, Ireland

This well figured highly hand polished Mahogany jewellery casket with dome fronted detail, was manufactured by the famed manning of Ireland company and is truly a jewel of handcrafte...

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Early 2000s Irish Modern Boxes

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

18th Century Inlaid Marquetry Document Box
18th Century Inlaid Marquetry Document Box

18th Century Inlaid Marquetry Document Box

Located in Peabody, MA

An antique 18th century New England dovetailed and boxwork inlaid document chest in butternet and walnut.

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18th Century Campaign Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood

Tortoiseshell Bakelite Box
Tortoiseshell Bakelite Box

Tortoiseshell Bakelite Box

Located in New York, NY

Tortoise bakelite box. Vintage thirties Italian Boxing Federation cigarette box. Faux tortoise and yellow bakelite circular cigarette holder in the form of bound fasces with lid displaying Federazione Pugilistica Italiana medallion and fasces handle; a fascist era...

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1930s Italian Vintage Boxes

Materials

Bakelite

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Stamp Box
Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Stamp Box

Tiffany Studios New York Zodiac Bronze Stamp Box

By Tiffany Studios

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...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Antique Art Deco Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver & Mosaic Enameled Box
Antique Art Deco Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver & Mosaic Enameled Box

Antique Art Deco Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver & Mosaic Enameled Box

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine Art Deco period silver & enamel covered box. In sterling silver. By Tiffany & Co. Decorated throughout with enameled vines, flowers, and garlands in green, blue, and yellow...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique 19th century English Mahogany veneered leather inlaid brown writing box
Antique 19th century English Mahogany veneered leather inlaid brown writing box

Antique 19th century English Mahogany veneered leather inlaid brown writing box

Located in Casteren, NL

On offer here is an elegant English mahogany writing box dating back to the late 19th century, around 1880. The box, with gently rounded upper corners, was crafted from solid pine wood and then veneered with rich mahogany. At the center of the lid, there is an inlaid oval piece of mother-of-pearl, complemented by a matching mother-of-pearl escutcheon surrounding the keyhole. The box retains its original hinges, locks, and key, all in excellent working condition. When opened, this sophisticated writing box reveals a sloped leather writing surface, crafted from green-dyed sheepskin leather and adorned with a decorative gold-leaf border. The writing surface folds open on both sides, offering hidden storage space beneath for letters and documents. This writing box has been gently cleaned in our workshop, ensuring it is pristine, complete, and fully functional—a timeless piece of craftsmanship ready to be admired and used. An English mahogany writing box, also known as a writing slope or lap desk, has a rich history dating back to the 18th century. These portable writing desks were essential for both personal and professional use, especially during a time when travel and correspondence were becoming increasingly important. Initially, writing boxes were made from oak and often featured intricate carvings. However, by the late 18th century, mahogany became the preferred material due to its durability and attractive appearance[1]. These boxes were designed to be both functional and stylish, often featuring brass fittings, secret...

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19th Century English Antique Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Wedgwood Blue Jasperware Lidded Trinket Box with Neo Classical Relief
Wedgwood Blue Jasperware Lidded Trinket Box with Neo Classical Relief

Wedgwood Blue Jasperware Lidded Trinket Box with Neo Classical Relief

By Wedgwood

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A refined Wedgwood blue jasperware lidded box, featuring the iconic matte periwinkle-blue ground with crisp applied white classical reliefs, a hallmark of Wedgwood’s neoclassical pro...

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20th Century English Neoclassical Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Italian Iron Safe with Complicated Locking Mechanism
Antique Italian Iron Safe with Complicated Locking Mechanism

Antique Italian Iron Safe with Complicated Locking Mechanism

Located in New York, NY

Antique Italian Iron Safe with Complicated Locking Mechanism Italy, early 19th century This compact yet substantial antique Italian safe is constructed of heavy iron plate and retai...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Boxes

Materials

Metal

19th Century, Black Forest Carved Walnut Jewelry Casket Brienz Region
19th Century, Black Forest Carved Walnut Jewelry Casket Brienz Region

19th Century, Black Forest Carved Walnut Jewelry Casket Brienz Region

Located in Atlanta, GA

A finely carved 19th-century Black Forest walnut jewelry casket, attributed to the Brienz region of Switzerland, distinguished by its lavishly naturalistic ornamentation and sculptural detailing. The exterior is deeply carved with flowing rocaille motifs and a profusion of flowers and foliage in high relief, including a central rose in full bloom beneath the keyhole escutcheon. The lid is crowned with an exceptionally crisp and dimensional bouquet featuring a central rose surrounded by rosebuds and smaller blossoms arranged upon a scalloped bed...

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19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Rosewood Writing Slope With Inlaid Brass & Leather Interior
Antique Victorian Rosewood Writing Slope With Inlaid Brass & Leather Interior

Antique Victorian Rosewood Writing Slope With Inlaid Brass & Leather Interior

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Elegant Antique Victorian Rosewood Ladies Writing Slope With Inlaid Brass & Red Leather Interior With Brass Swing Carry Handles Finished With A Tooled Red Leather Interior C...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Imperial Russian Silver Cloisonne Enamel Coin Purse Case Moscow 1899
Antique Imperial Russian Silver Cloisonne Enamel Coin Purse Case Moscow 1899

Antique Imperial Russian Silver Cloisonne Enamel Coin Purse Case Moscow 1899

Located in Portland, OR

A fine antique Pre-Revolution Russian Imperial silver-gilt & cloisonné enamel coin purse/case, Moscow, 1899. The purse with the maker's mark in Cyrillic and the assayer's mark for Iv...

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Late 19th Century Russian Late Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Tea Caddy
Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Tea Caddy

Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Tea Caddy

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Late 18th century Georgian Period Mahogany Oblong tea caddy having very attractive inlaid decoration to front and hinged top enclosing double lidded interior with original paper foil landing. This particular caddy is relatively plain and simple in design, but is lifted significantly with the attractive inlaid decoration. It remains in relatively good condition and had clearly been well loved throughout its life. Tea was a precious commodity throughout the 18th and 19th centuries and the purpose of a tea caddy was not just to preserve the and extend the life of the precious tea leaves, but also to enable the owner to lock away those aforementioned valuable tea leaves, keeping them safe from the house staffs potential wandering hands. This 18th century tea caddy...

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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Decorative geode and black glass jewelry box by Don Drumm, late 20th century
Decorative geode and black glass jewelry box by Don Drumm, late 20th century

Decorative geode and black glass jewelry box by Don Drumm, late 20th century

By Don Drumm

Located in View Park, CA

A very unique decorative jewelry box hand-crafted of black glass, mirror, iron, and geode by Don Drumm, late 20th century. The geode boasts a bevy of brilliant blues, from cerulean t...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Rock Crystal, Iron

Seashell Encrusted Jewelry Box, Vintage Coastal
Seashell Encrusted Jewelry Box, Vintage Coastal

Seashell Encrusted Jewelry Box, Vintage Coastal

Located in Bradenton, FL

Vintage seashell encrusted jewelry box embodies the bohemian aesthetic popular during the mid- 20th century. Hand-crafted with an array of shells...

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1970s American Bohemian Vintage Boxes

Materials

Shell

Burmese Antique Duck Betel Nut Box, Silver Metal, Vintage, 1950s
Burmese Antique Duck Betel Nut Box, Silver Metal, Vintage, 1950s

Burmese Antique Duck Betel Nut Box, Silver Metal, Vintage, 1950s

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Arts & Crafts, Asian Antique, Asian, Vintage Measures : 14x21cm H:19cm Bétel nut box appearing a duck, made of metal pushed with a high silver content. Historically, these boxes wer...

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Mid-20th Century Cambodian Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Daum Nancy Art Nouveau Glass Bonbonnière "Cyclamens" circa 1898
Daum Nancy Art Nouveau Glass Bonbonnière "Cyclamens" circa 1898

Daum Nancy Art Nouveau Glass Bonbonnière "Cyclamens" circa 1898

By Daum

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Daum Nancy bonbonnière "Cyclamens" circa 1898 A "Cyclamens" multi-layered opalescent glass bonbonniere Acid-etched and enameled design of cyclamen flowers on a frosted pink and gree...

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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Boxes

Materials

Art Glass

19th Century Brass Bound Rosewood Campaign Type Jewelry Box
19th Century Brass Bound Rosewood Campaign Type Jewelry Box

19th Century Brass Bound Rosewood Campaign Type Jewelry Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Mid 19th Century campaign type jewelry box in rosewood with inlaid brass bands and inset flush-mount handle on the center of the lid, opening to a relined interior with a fitted tray...

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Mid-19th Century English Campaign 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

Rare Regency Architectural Pressed Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Rare Regency Architectural Pressed Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Rare Regency Architectural Pressed Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

Pressed Tortoiseshell Design From our Tea Caddy collection, we are delighted to offer this Regency Architectural Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy. The Tea Caddy of bombe form with flared bas...

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1810s British Regency Antique Boxes

Materials

Shell

Swedish folk art painted wooden box "Timplåda" with sliding lid
Swedish folk art painted wooden box "Timplåda" with sliding lid

Swedish folk art painted wooden box "Timplåda" with sliding lid

Located in Kvidinge, SE

Painted box with a typical Swedish art work decor, dated 1836. A 'timplåda' is a traditional Swedish wooden box, handcrafted with care. Popular during the 18th and 19th centuries, ...

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1830s Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes

Materials

Pine

Inlaid Table Cabinet
Inlaid Table Cabinet

Inlaid Table Cabinet

Located in Bradenton, FL

Inlaid table cabinet with six compartments and two handles. This is a beautifully decorated crafted box reflecting the craftsmanship and cultural influences of Goa during the colonia...

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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Antique Victorian Marquetry Jewelry Box w/ Satinwood & Ebony - U.K. - Circa 1880
Antique Victorian Marquetry Jewelry Box w/ Satinwood & Ebony - U.K. - Circa 1880

Antique Victorian Marquetry Jewelry Box w/ Satinwood & Ebony - U.K. - Circa 1880

Located in Chatham, ON

Antique Victorian marquetry jewelry box with satinwood and ebony stringing - fine quality with aged patina - featuring veneered top and sides - diamond shaped satinwood key escutcheo...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood, Ebony, Satinwood, Paper

Important, Rare French Ormolu Sevres Style Porcelain Jewelry Box on Bronze Table
Important, Rare French Ormolu Sevres Style Porcelain Jewelry Box on Bronze Table

Important, Rare French Ormolu Sevres Style Porcelain Jewelry Box on Bronze Table

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A rare and important French ormolu/bronze and Sevres style turquoise porcelain jewelry box casket on matching French ormolu/bronze table with Sevres style porcelain plaques. Of palatial / monumental size! "The Marie Antoinette Jewelry...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Set of Seven Neoclassical Architettura Lacquer Eggshell Boxes
Set of Seven Neoclassical Architettura Lacquer Eggshell Boxes

Set of Seven Neoclassical Architettura Lacquer Eggshell Boxes

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fascinating and rare set of seven boxes featuring a lacquered eggshell veneer attributed to French artist Thierry Voeltzel. Each box is designed with Greco-Roman neoclassical archite...

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21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Boxes

Materials

Eggshell, Lacquer

Vintage Chinoiserie Jewelry Box, Wood with Jade Inlay and Brass Decor
Vintage Chinoiserie Jewelry Box, Wood with Jade Inlay and Brass Decor

Vintage Chinoiserie Jewelry Box, Wood with Jade Inlay and Brass Decor

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage Chinese jewelry box features solid wood body with finger joint corners, carved inlay on the lid, and brass applique decor on the corners and around the inlay. The box is equi...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Boxes

Materials

Stone, Jade, Brass

19th century hand painted rustic Swedish box
19th century hand painted rustic Swedish box

19th century hand painted rustic Swedish box

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century hand painted rustic Swedish box circa 1850. Good quality near square decorative strong box.  Made from solid pine and hand painted in the traditional scandinavian way, ...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes

Materials

Pine, Paint

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.