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Georgian 18th Century Rosewood Square Tea Caddy
Georgian 18th Century Rosewood Square Tea Caddy

Georgian 18th Century Rosewood Square Tea Caddy

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

An attractive and well figured, late 18th century Square rosewood tea caddy having boxwood Stringing and key escutcheon with original brass Hinges to...

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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

French Art Deco Silver, Enamel, Coral & Diamond Compact Box By Augusta Peyroula
French Art Deco Silver, Enamel, Coral & Diamond Compact Box By Augusta Peyroula

French Art Deco Silver, Enamel, Coral & Diamond Compact Box By Augusta Peyroula

Located in Bristol, GB

ANTIQUE VANITY CASE/COMPACT A beautiful and good-quality piece made from silver, which has been enamelled on the exterior to imitate malachite. The clasp features a stylised carved...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Coral, Silver, Enamel

Antique Calligrapher's Pen Box, Lacquered, Quill Case, Chinoiserie, Victorian
Antique Calligrapher's Pen Box, Lacquered, Quill Case, Chinoiserie, Victorian

Antique Calligrapher's Pen Box, Lacquered, Quill Case, Chinoiserie, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique calligrapher's pen box. An Oriental, lacquered papier-mâché quill case in Chinoiserie taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Fascinating pen case...

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1890s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

1970s Boho Translucent Blue Glass Decorative Box with Nymph Lid, Czech Republic
1970s Boho Translucent Blue Glass Decorative Box with Nymph Lid, Czech Republic

1970s Boho Translucent Blue Glass Decorative Box with Nymph Lid, Czech Republic

Located in North Miami, FL

1970s Bohemian translucent blue glass decorative box with a Nymph on the lid, Czech Republic By: unknown Material: glass, crystal Technique: cast, pressed, polished Dimensions: 3.75...

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1970s Czech Bohemian Vintage Boxes

Materials

Crystal

Chinese Ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century
Chinese Ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century

Chinese Ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This Shiwan ceramic pillow (headrest) of earthenware features a green & blue glaze. Pillows in this shape were not only used by opium smokers but most typi...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Arthur Espenet Wooden Box 1961
Arthur Espenet Wooden Box 1961

Arthur Espenet Wooden Box 1961

By Arthur Espenet Carpenter

Located in Chicago, IL

Arthur Espenet Carpenter Exotic Walnut Box, 1961 A finely crafted wooden box by celebrated California studio furniture maker Arthur Espenet Carpenter, dated 1961. Made from richly fi...

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1960s American American Craftsman Vintage Boxes

Materials

Brass

Italian Art Deco Revival Fossil Limestone & Brass Box, Mahogany Interior 1970s
Italian Art Deco Revival Fossil Limestone & Brass Box, Mahogany Interior 1970s

Italian Art Deco Revival Fossil Limestone & Brass Box, Mahogany Interior 1970s

Located in Toronto, CA

A striking Italian Art Deco Revival decorative box from the late 1970s, exquisitely crafted in natural fossil limestone and framed with refined solid brass detailing. The sculptural,...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Limestone, Brass

Vintage German Porcelain Women Figural Tray Box
Vintage German Porcelain Women Figural Tray Box

Vintage German Porcelain Women Figural Tray Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Shows two small chips as shown on pictures

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1960s German Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Construction Worker Tool Caddy c.1940
Vintage Construction Worker Tool Caddy c.1940

Vintage Construction Worker Tool Caddy c.1940

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT A vintage vulcanized rubber construction worker took caddy with strap. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Vulcanized Rubber. ...

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Early 20th Century Industrial Boxes

Materials

Rubber

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

Art Deco Red Bakelite Box of Cylindrical Form, Black Bakelite Ball Feet and Knob
Art Deco Red Bakelite Box of Cylindrical Form, Black Bakelite Ball Feet and Knob

Art Deco Red Bakelite Box of Cylindrical Form, Black Bakelite Ball Feet and Knob

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Art Deco cherry red Bakelite desk or vanity box of cylindrical form with a stepped molded base and conforming lid with a black Bakelite ball knob and raised on three black Bakelite b...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Bakelite

Antique Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Box 1940s
Antique Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Box 1940s

Antique Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Box 1940s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique 1940s Mosaic Shell Inlaid Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Box. Mosaic Luxury Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Vanity Box. Middle Eastern Asian Mosaic Wood Box with Inlays ...

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Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Boxes

Materials

Bone, Shell, Abalone, Fruitwood

C 20th Empire Style Malachite Box
C 20th Empire Style Malachite Box

C 20th Empire Style Malachite Box

$16,665Sale Price|35% Off

C 20th Empire Style Malachite Box

By Empire Furniture

Located in London, GB

A Very Fine Empire Style ormolu Mounted Box Lovely Quality and very fine Ormolu mounted This Box Stands at 40cm in Height and is truly Magnificent

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Late 20th Century Unknown Empire Boxes

Materials

Malachite

English Victorian Lacquered Jewelry Cabinet with Hand-Painted Dogs, 1870–1895
English Victorian Lacquered Jewelry Cabinet with Hand-Painted Dogs, 1870–1895

English Victorian Lacquered Jewelry Cabinet with Hand-Painted Dogs, 1870–1895

Located in San Diego, CA

An exceptionally rare and finely decorated English Victorian jewelry cabinet, circa 1870–1895, executed in deep black lacquer and richly embellished with gilt and polychrome decorati...

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

Pair of Marquetry Boxes
Pair of Marquetry Boxes

Pair of Marquetry Boxes

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of marquetry boxes with aluminum pulls. Each box measures about 4.75" wide, 4.75" deep and 7" high.

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1950s American Folk Art Vintage Boxes

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Hermès, Paris Equestrian / Horse Box c.1970
Rare Hermès, Paris Equestrian / Horse Box c.1970

Rare Hermès, Paris Equestrian / Horse Box c.1970

By Ravinet D' Enfert, Hermès

Located in Bath, GB

A very rare example of a French mid-century modern silver plate and gold plate box by the iconic French fashion house, Hermès of Paris. A stunning design in silverplate with a gilde...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver Plate

Mid-Century Squared Lucite and Chrome Pocket Emptier in Dior Style, France 1970s
Mid-Century Squared Lucite and Chrome Pocket Emptier in Dior Style, France 1970s

Mid-Century Squared Lucite and Chrome Pocket Emptier in Dior Style, France 1970s

By Christian Dior

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning midcentury Lucite and chrome squared valet tray or ashtray. This wonderful item was produced in France in the style of Christian Dior in 1970. The pocket emptier is lovely because of the beautiful straight lines and the chromed metal central part, making it look like a cube of ice with a floating rounded chromed plate in the middle. A wonderful example of design from the 1970s, both for the fusion of materials and colours. The chromed plate can be moved, changing the shape of the item. A gorgeous item that will enhance a midcentury-style living room, studio or entrance hall. Christian Dior was founded in 1946 by designer Christian Dior. It currently designs and retails leather goods, fashion accessories, footwear, jewelry, timepieces, fragrance, makeup, and skincare products, while also maintaining its tradition as a creator of haute-couture under the Christian Dior Couture division. The Christian Dior label remains largely for women's offerings, although the company also operates the Dior Homme division for men and the baby Dior...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Chrome

Wonderful French Ormolu Mounted Cut Crystal Bronze Baccarat Casket Jewelry Box
Wonderful French Ormolu Mounted Cut Crystal Bronze Baccarat Casket Jewelry Box

Wonderful French Ormolu Mounted Cut Crystal Bronze Baccarat Casket Jewelry Box

By Baccarat

Located in Roslyn, NY

A Wonderful French Ormolu Mounted Cut / Faceted Crystal & Bronze Jewelry Casket In The Style And Manner Of Baccarat Unfortunately The Back Lid Does Have A Chip In The Middle

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20th Century Belle Époque Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

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

Memphis Style Triangular Mixed Wood Trinket Box by Russ Keil
Memphis Style Triangular Mixed Wood Trinket Box by Russ Keil

Memphis Style Triangular Mixed Wood Trinket Box by Russ Keil

By Russ Keil

Located in San Diego, CA

Memphis style mixed wood triangular trinket box by Russ Keil, circa 1990s. The box measures 4.5"W x 4.5"D x 5.75"H and is made of a padouk, walnut and sugar maple hardwood . There is...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Maple, Padouk

Petite Antique Anglo Indian Bone and Tortoise Box
Petite Antique Anglo Indian Bone and Tortoise Box

Petite Antique Anglo Indian Bone and Tortoise Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Charming petite antique Anglo Indian lidded box handcrafted in indigenous hardwoods clad in tortoise shell and decorated with elaborate lacy bone designs, featuring an etched and pai...

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Boxes

Materials

Bone, Tortoise Shell

Protettore Amethyst Jewelry Box by Obsydian Stone
Protettore Amethyst Jewelry Box by Obsydian Stone

Protettore Amethyst Jewelry Box by Obsydian Stone

By Obsydian Stone

Located in Milan, IT

Jewelry favorites will find a luxurious home within this precious box in fine amethyst. Marked by clean lines, it captures the eye with the breathtaking paths traced by its white vei...

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2010s Italian Boxes

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Fred & Marilyn Buss Redwood Burl Box with Sliding Lid
Fred & Marilyn Buss Redwood Burl Box with Sliding Lid

Fred & Marilyn Buss Redwood Burl Box with Sliding Lid

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage carved wood box features Modernist abstract organic form and striking choice of solid wood. Asymmetrically sculpted box is covered with a rounded lid, lined with felt fabric ...

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20th Century American Organic Modern Boxes

Materials

Wood, Burl

Antique French Marquetry and Ormolu Stationary Casket . 19th Century
Antique French Marquetry and Ormolu Stationary Casket . 19th Century

Antique French Marquetry and Ormolu Stationary Casket . 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a wonderful antique French Gonçalo Alves marquetry and ormolu mounted casket, circa 1860 in date. The casket of bureau form has a lift up top and is inlaid with a marquetry ...

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1860s Antique Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Vintage Perletinn Brutalist Box in Pewter, Norway 1960s
Vintage Perletinn Brutalist Box in Pewter, Norway 1960s

Vintage Perletinn Brutalist Box in Pewter, Norway 1960s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A Norwegian brutalist box for cigarettes, cigar, playing cards, jewelry or other personal smalls. Distinct crater paneling micmicing the surface of the moon. Made and designed by Per...

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1960s Norwegian Brutalist Vintage Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Antique Blackinton & Co. Palm Leaf Tropical Sterling Silver Matchsafe or Vesta
Antique Blackinton & Co. Palm Leaf Tropical Sterling Silver Matchsafe or Vesta

Antique Blackinton & Co. Palm Leaf Tropical Sterling Silver Matchsafe or Vesta

A fine signed antique Art Nouveau silver matchsafe or vesta. By R. Blackington & Co. In sterling silver. With repousse tropical flora throughout the body and lid and a blank carto...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique English Large Tunbridge Box With Marquetry Inlay
Antique English Large Tunbridge Box With Marquetry Inlay

Antique English Large Tunbridge Box With Marquetry Inlay

By Tunbridge Ware

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An antique English Tunbridge box with geometric inlay, hinged lid, red velvet interior, felted bottom and comes with working key. The box with a diamond form inlaid medallion flanked...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Vintage Malachite Box
Vintage Malachite Box

Vintage Malachite Box

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A stunning Malachite box out an estate collection of 4 rare specimen boxes. This box has beautifully graining and great color. It still has the remnants of a label on the bottom. It ...

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1960s Italian Vintage Boxes

Materials

Malachite

Faux Tortoise Decorative Box in the style of Hermes, 1970s
Faux Tortoise Decorative Box in the style of Hermes, 1970s

Faux Tortoise Decorative Box in the style of Hermes, 1970s

By Hermès

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Faux Tortoise Decorative Box in the style of Hermes, 1970s Hollywood Regency - Vintage - Design The chic pattern has been popular in interiors for centuries. Measures : 23x13cm H:6cm...

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20th Century French Hollywood Regency Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Asian Tibetan Box Brass Filigree with Turquoise & Coral Prayer Wish Box
Antique Asian Tibetan Box Brass Filigree with Turquoise & Coral Prayer Wish Box

Antique Asian Tibetan Box Brass Filigree with Turquoise & Coral Prayer Wish Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Chinese Tibetan Brass Filigree with Turquoise and Coral beads round Box Handcrafted round Tibetan, Nepalese decorative brass trinket wish box. Antique Asian Tibetan hand made box inlaid with polished turquoise and coral glass inlay pieces. Great fine brass filigree design on the top lid and sides. Has a wonderful patina. In good shape with age appropriate wear this box has retained its original patina finish, has no missing pieces. Opens and closes as it should. A beautiful Asian pill box for a vanity or desk. Box measures: 2" height X 4" diameter. Tibetan Buddhist prayer boxes...

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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Tibetan Boxes

Materials

Coral, Multi-gemstone, Brass

Italian Brass-Banded Wood Box, 1970s
Italian Brass-Banded Wood Box, 1970s

Italian Brass-Banded Wood Box, 1970s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A distinctive Italian decorative box crafted from richly grained wood and accented with hand-applied vertical brass bands across the lid, creating a rhythmic, architectural compositi...

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1970s Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century painted pine blanket box
Early 19th Century painted pine blanket box

Early 19th Century painted pine blanket box

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 19th century painted pine blanket box circa 1828. Fine example of the traditional method of storage in Sweden, utilising the plentiful pine and hand decorating. Rectangular b...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Boxes

Materials

Pine, Paint

Black with 24K Gold Porcelain Jar with Lid Made in Greece by Spyropoulos 1960s
Black with 24K Gold Porcelain Jar with Lid Made in Greece by Spyropoulos 1960s

Black with 24K Gold Porcelain Jar with Lid Made in Greece by Spyropoulos 1960s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage I Spyropoulos Handmade in Greece black and 24K Gold Finish Porcelain Jar with Lid. Vintage handmade in Greece Black and 24k Gold Trinket Porcelain Dish with Lid. Greek Mythol...

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1960s Classical Greek Vintage Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

1920 René Lalique - Box Marguerites Daysies Glass With Sepia Patina
1920 René Lalique - Box Marguerites Daysies Glass With Sepia Patina

1920 René Lalique - Box Marguerites Daysies Glass With Sepia Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Box "Marguerites" (Daisies) made in frosted glass with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1920. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Beautiful patina. Diameter : 8 cm Félix Marcilhac...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Blown Glass

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

Materials

Tin

Collectible Gilt Metal Tibetan Box with Turquoise 1950s
Collectible Gilt Metal Tibetan Box with Turquoise 1950s

Collectible Gilt Metal Tibetan Box with Turquoise 1950s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Collectible Chinese Tibetan Gilt Brass Metal Filigree with Turquoise and Coral beads round Box Handcrafted round Tibetan, Nepalese decorative brass trinket wish box with pull-off lid...

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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Chinese Export Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Georgian Mahogany 18th Century Tea Caddy, circa 1780
Georgian Mahogany 18th Century Tea Caddy, circa 1780

Georgian Mahogany 18th Century Tea Caddy, circa 1780

Located in Incline Village, NV

Nice mellow patina on this 18th century English mahogany tea caddy with three interior compartments. Two end sections have incised geometric carved lids. Tapered all around from top ...

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1780s English Georgian Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood

Bronze Mailbox with Lions Face
Bronze Mailbox with Lions Face

Bronze Mailbox with Lions Face

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Bronze, heavy mailbox with lions face. The piece is great for storing to-go menu's, place at the door for others to leave messages... the box is well made and The lion and d...

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20th Century Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Cigarette Case black lines Art Deco style Salimbeni
Cigarette Case black lines Art Deco style Salimbeni

Cigarette Case black lines Art Deco style Salimbeni

By Cartier, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Rectangular pocket cigarette case with long rounded sides in 925/1000 sterling silver with black fire-enamelled stripes. With button and spring opening. Measurements cm. 10.3 x 5.8 ...

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1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Articulated Silver-Plated Bronze Swan Box-/ Bonbonnière or Cache Pot
Articulated Silver-Plated Bronze Swan Box-/ Bonbonnière or Cache Pot

Articulated Silver-Plated Bronze Swan Box-/ Bonbonnière or Cache Pot

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Articulated Silver-Plated Bronze Swan Box/Bonbonnière/Cache Pot, Portugal, Mid-20th Century, Set Two Pieces (Swan and Liner) This sculptural articulated swa...

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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Moroccan Moorish Middle Eastern Large Inlaid Wood Micro Mosaic Jewelry Box
Moroccan Moorish Middle Eastern Large Inlaid Wood Micro Mosaic Jewelry Box

Moroccan Moorish Middle Eastern Large Inlaid Wood Micro Mosaic Jewelry Box

Located in Studio City, CA

Stunning mosaic design, this intricate wood box is made from multiple micro pieces of wood with some possible bone inlays. Gorgeous craftsmanship. A true work of art. Would be a g...

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20th Century Moorish Boxes

Materials

Wood

American Carved Mahogany Smoking / Humidor Cabinet w/ Copper Lining
American Carved Mahogany Smoking / Humidor Cabinet w/ Copper Lining

American Carved Mahogany Smoking / Humidor Cabinet w/ Copper Lining

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Copper Lined Humidor, Walnut, Resin Carved Panel, Brass Pull Style: American Victorian This American Victorian smoking cabinet from ...

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1920s American Victorian Vintage Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper

19th century non-combustible cast-iron travel strongbox by Bauche-Fichet, France
19th century non-combustible cast-iron travel strongbox by Bauche-Fichet, France

19th century non-combustible cast-iron travel strongbox by Bauche-Fichet, France

Located in NICE, FR

19th century non-combustible cast-iron travel strongbox by Bauche-Fichet, France Antique travel safe in non-combustible cast iron from northeastern France (Gueux, Marne). It is de...

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Boxes

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Wooden Box
19th Century French Wooden Box

19th Century French Wooden Box

Located in High Point, NC

This 19th century French wood box is a beautifully understated example of utilitarian craftsmanship elevated by age and material quality. Constructed from solid wood with a warm, nat...

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19th Century French Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique English Georgian Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy
Antique English Georgian Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Antique English Georgian Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy

Located in Northampton, GB

Faced In Boxwood From our Tea Caddy collection, we are thrilled to offer this Antique Blonde Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy. The Tea Chest of tapered rectangular shape with silver stringin...

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Early 1800s English George III Antique Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Pale Green Onyx Box
Pale Green Onyx Box

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...

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1970s Italian Vintage Boxes

Materials

Onyx

Louis XVI Hand Painted Wedding Box
Louis XVI Hand Painted Wedding Box

Louis XVI Hand Painted Wedding Box

Located in Essex, MA

Likely made in the Normandy area of France. Domed hinged top with wrought iron hasp and lock. Conforming case. With original painted surface.

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Late 18th Century French French Provincial Antique Boxes

Materials

Pine

1950s Anglo Indian Micro Sadeli Mosaic Inlaid Jewelry Box
1950s Anglo Indian Micro Sadeli Mosaic Inlaid Jewelry Box

1950s Anglo Indian Micro Sadeli Mosaic Inlaid Jewelry Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

1950s Anglo Indian Micro Sadeli Mosaic Inlaid Jewelry Box. DIMENSIONS: 7ʺW × 7ʺD × 2.5ʺH. Indo Persian Moorish style micro mosaic inlaid jewelry box with lid. Intricate inlaid Anglo ...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Moorish Boxes

Materials

Bone, Fruitwood

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.