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Asian Brass Mounted Rosewood and Felt Lined Jewelry Box
Asian Brass Mounted Rosewood and Felt Lined Jewelry Box

Asian Brass Mounted Rosewood and Felt Lined Jewelry Box

Located in Germantown, MD

This is a Chinese jewelry box that is made out of rosewood with beautiful Chinoiserie brass trim. It is a nice heavy box that measures 12”W x 8”L x 6”H. The top layer inside holds 5 ...

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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinese Export Boxes

Materials

Brass

Stunning English Regency Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Card Case, Circa 1815
Stunning English Regency Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Card Case, Circa 1815

Stunning English Regency Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Card Case, Circa 1815

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Stunning English Regency Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Card Case, circa 1815 This exceptional English Regency card case, dating to the early 19th century (circa 1810–1825), exempl...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver

Swedish Inlaid Fruitwood and Veneered Box with Curved Top Early 19th Century
Swedish Inlaid Fruitwood and Veneered Box with Curved Top Early 19th Century

Swedish Inlaid Fruitwood and Veneered Box with Curved Top Early 19th Century

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Early 19th Century Karl Johan Box with Inlay Ribbon Decorations in Fruitwood, Sweden. Key not included

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Early 19th Century Swedish Karl Johan Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Art Deco Silver and Enamel "Risque" Cigarette Case. Circa 1920
Art Deco Silver and Enamel "Risque" Cigarette Case. Circa 1920

Art Deco Silver and Enamel "Risque" Cigarette Case. Circa 1920

Located in Incline Village, NV

Offered is an Art Deco silver and hand painted enamel cigarette case; often referenced in "sin" and other tobacco collectible circles as a "naughty" themed accessory. While it could ...

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1920s German Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Louis XV Vari-Color Gold & Enamel Snuff Box - France - Late 18th Century
Louis XV Vari-Color Gold & Enamel Snuff Box - France - Late 18th Century

Louis XV Vari-Color Gold & Enamel Snuff Box - France - Late 18th Century

Located in Chatham, ON

Exceptional Louis XV vari-color gold and black enamel snuff box - featuring a bouquet of flowers with two attending butterflies to the top (all in yellow, white, rose and green gold)...

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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Boxes

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Pietra Dura Marble Inlay Round Trinket Box With Floral Motif, Made in India
Pietra Dura Marble Inlay Round Trinket Box With Floral Motif, Made in India

Pietra Dura Marble Inlay Round Trinket Box With Floral Motif, Made in India

Located in Fort Washington, MD

A beautifully handcrafted pietra dura round marble trinket box, showcasing the centuries-old decorative art form perfected in both Mughal India and Renaissance Florence. The lid feat...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Boxes

Materials

Marble

Danish Aksel Bender Madsen & Ejner Larsen Solid Teak Jewelry Box for Willy Beck
Danish Aksel Bender Madsen & Ejner Larsen Solid Teak Jewelry Box for Willy Beck

Danish Aksel Bender Madsen & Ejner Larsen Solid Teak Jewelry Box for Willy Beck

By Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen, Willy Beck

Located in San Jose, CA

Mid century modern organizing trinket jewelry box designed by Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen for cabinet maker Willy Beck, Denmark. This piece features gorgeous wood grains and...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Teak

“Cannabis” or “The World of Plants” by Line Vautrin, gilded bronze box, France
“Cannabis” or “The World of Plants” by Line Vautrin, gilded bronze box, France

“Cannabis” or “The World of Plants” by Line Vautrin, gilded bronze box, France

By Line Vautrin

Located in Uccle, BE

“Cannabis” or “The World of Plants” by Line Vautrin, gilded bronze box. “Finely chiseled gilt bronze box, the lid depicting a central plant whose leaves, veins, and roots radiate sym...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Lucite & Rattan chromed vanity Box, Christian Dior Style, 1970's
Lucite & Rattan chromed vanity Box, Christian Dior Style, 1970's

Lucite & Rattan chromed vanity Box, Christian Dior Style, 1970's

By Christian Dior

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Exquisite 1970s Italian lucite and rattan chromed jewelry box, attributed to Gabriella Crespi for Dior Home. This elegant piece combines timeless craftsmanship sophisticated design, ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Rattan, Lucite

Vintage Italian Music Box by Reuge, Hand-Painted Floral Design, 1970s
Vintage Italian Music Box by Reuge, Hand-Painted Floral Design, 1970s

Vintage Italian Music Box by Reuge, Hand-Painted Floral Design, 1970s

By Reuge Ste-Croix

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Italian large footed music box in light gold color with top finely hand painted and wood inlaid with foliages floral decor, brass hardware. Small Vintage Italian handcrafted ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

Vintage Decorative Shell Covered Box
Vintage Decorative Shell Covered Box

Vintage Decorative Shell Covered Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This vintage trinket box is built in a heart-shaped silhouette and lavishly encrusted with a curated mosaic of natural seashells. The rounded base tier is edged with rows of small wh...

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Boxes

Materials

Shell, Fabric

Vintage Japanese Silver Plated Dragon Motif Box, Early 19th Century
Vintage Japanese Silver Plated Dragon Motif Box, Early 19th Century

Vintage Japanese Silver Plated Dragon Motif Box, Early 19th Century

Located in Montecalvoli, IT

This rare antique Japanese box from the early 19th century is an exceptional example of decorative craftsmanship, combining metal with partial silver plating and warm wood inlay. The...

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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique French Brass Bound Boulle Desk Wooden Writing Slope ALPHONSE TAHAN Paris
Antique French Brass Bound Boulle Desk Wooden Writing Slope ALPHONSE TAHAN Paris

Antique French Brass Bound Boulle Desk Wooden Writing Slope ALPHONSE TAHAN Paris

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An Exceptionally Fine Quality French Napoleon III FRENCH NAPOLEON III Ebony Officers Campaign Style Traveling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and unusually large size. Made by ...

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19th Century French Regency Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Silver BOX Decorative Box, Sterling Silver EDWARDIAN CUT Crystal Pot N&H
Antique Silver BOX Decorative Box, Sterling Silver EDWARDIAN CUT Crystal Pot N&H

Antique Silver BOX Decorative Box, Sterling Silver EDWARDIAN CUT Crystal Pot N&H

Located in Wembley, GB

This is a fine-quality Edwardian-cut crystal dressing table pot, mounted with a sterling silver lid. The rectangular crystal body rests on a star-cut base and is exquisitely decorate...

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Late 19th Century English Art Deco Antique Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Fine Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Box with Dragon Trinket Box
Fine Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Box with Dragon Trinket Box

Fine Meiji Period Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Box with Dragon Trinket Box

Located in Long Island City, NY

A finely executed Japanese cloisonné enamel box dating to the Meiji period, executed entirely with gilt wire cloisons. The lid is centered with a dynamic coiled dragon set against a ...

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Late 19th Century Unknown Meiji Antique Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Dior Midcentury Gilt Brass and Chrome Decorative Jewelry Box, Italy 1970s
Dior Midcentury Gilt Brass and Chrome Decorative Jewelry Box, Italy 1970s

Dior Midcentury Gilt Brass and Chrome Decorative Jewelry Box, Italy 1970s

By Christian Dior

Located in Roma, IT

Description Spectacular Mid-Century decorative box in a striking combination of gilt brass and chromed metal. This incredibly elegant jewelry box was produced in Italy during the 19...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Brass

Leo Sewell Trash/Waste Can
Leo Sewell Trash/Waste Can

Leo Sewell Trash/Waste Can

By Leo Sewell

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Leo Sewell Trash Can. Made of an accumulation of found objects Signed and Dated on the bottom.

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1980s American Vintage Boxes

Materials

Plastic

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

Michael Elkan Studio Large Live Edge Oregon Maple Burl Box with Lid
Michael Elkan Studio Large Live Edge Oregon Maple Burl Box with Lid

Michael Elkan Studio Large Live Edge Oregon Maple Burl Box with Lid

By Michael Elkan

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage handcrafted decorative box with lid features live edge design in spalted Oregon maple burl wood. The rich texture of the burl wood is emphasized by the fine graphic dark str...

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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Boxes

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Maple, Burl

Fine Carved Wood Box with Morning Glories
Fine Carved Wood Box with Morning Glories

Fine Carved Wood Box with Morning Glories

By Maison de l'Art Nouveau

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This box is a real treasure! Completely had carved from walnut the detail in the flowers and leaves is quite remarkable. This box required a real master craftsman to achieve the outs...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Lucite and Silver Plate Large Modernist Box, circa 1970
Lucite and Silver Plate Large Modernist Box, circa 1970

Lucite and Silver Plate Large Modernist Box, circa 1970

By Studio Italia Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

This striking modernist box evokes the sophisticated artistry of renowned Italian designers such as Tommaso Barbi, Gabriella Crespi, or Willy Rizzo. The rare piece was crafted in Ita...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

19th Century Swedish Allmoge Folk Art Bentwood Chest
19th Century Swedish Allmoge Folk Art Bentwood Chest

19th Century Swedish Allmoge Folk Art Bentwood Chest

Located in Pearland, TX

An incredible Swedish hand-painted chest, having hand-forged iron straps and fittings. Original key included.

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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes

Materials

Bentwood

Antique English Tea Caddy in Penwork Regency Period
Antique English Tea Caddy in Penwork Regency Period

Antique English Tea Caddy in Penwork Regency Period

Located in Northampton, GB

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING The tea caddy of sarcophagus form is raised on gilt brass claw feet and constructed with a sycamore carcass and hinged lid. The exterior is finely decorated ...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes

Materials

Sycamore

Japanned Chinoiserie Sewing Cabinet English Regency
Japanned Chinoiserie Sewing Cabinet English Regency

Japanned Chinoiserie Sewing Cabinet English Regency

Located in Northampton, GB

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING This Regency japanned chinoiserie sewing cabinet dates to the early nineteenth century, circa 1815. The cabinet is of rectangular form and decorated through...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Vintage Moroccan Jewelry Box in Hand-Engraved Metal & Camel Bone
Vintage Moroccan Jewelry Box in Hand-Engraved Metal & Camel Bone

Vintage Moroccan Jewelry Box in Hand-Engraved Metal & Camel Bone

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Artisan made hand-engraved metal trinket for jewelry or personal smalls. Moorish/Islamic ornamentation and techniques high-lighted by panels of white camel bone and red 'jewels' of n...

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1970s Moroccan Moorish Vintage Boxes

Materials

Metal

Swedish 18th Century Bentwood Travel Box or Chest
Swedish 18th Century Bentwood Travel Box or Chest

Swedish 18th Century Bentwood Travel Box or Chest

Located in Buisson, FR

Rare and very beautiful Swedish travel box with stunning patina and hand forged iron details. Working lock and key ( bronze key from the 19th century). Sweden, circa 1750-1800. Weath...

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18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes

Materials

Iron

Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Lapis Blue Round Lidded Box or Bowl
Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Lapis Blue Round Lidded Box or Bowl

Vintage Chinese Cloisonné Lapis Blue Round Lidded Box or Bowl

Located in Doylestown, PA

A striking Chinese lapis blue cloisonné round lidded box or bowl, early 1980s. Vibrantly decorated with a green border, ombre cherry blossoms, a single butterfly, gilded accents and ...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Boxes

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Italian 1960s Fish Mosaic Trinket Box in Ceramic and brass
Italian 1960s Fish Mosaic Trinket Box in Ceramic and brass

Italian 1960s Fish Mosaic Trinket Box in Ceramic and brass

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Mid-Century Modern brass box with vibrant fish mosaic ceramic tiles top, Italy 1960s. This stunning vintage rectangular box is crafted from brass with a striking hand-crafted tile to...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Brass

Middle Eastern Moorish Mother of Pearl Inlaid Marquetry Jewelry Box
Middle Eastern Moorish Mother of Pearl Inlaid Marquetry Jewelry Box

Middle Eastern Moorish Mother of Pearl Inlaid Marquetry Jewelry Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Middle Eastern Moorish Mother of Pearl Inlaid Marquetry Jewelry Box. Exquisite middle Eastern Moorish Syrian inlay jewelry box covered with fine Moorish micro mosaic marquetry. Beaut...

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Mid-20th Century Lebanese Islamic Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

Bahria Malachite Jewelry Box by Obsydian Stone
Bahria Malachite Jewelry Box by Obsydian Stone

Bahria Malachite Jewelry Box by Obsydian Stone

By Obsydian Stone

Located in Milan, IT

This jewelry box in precious malachite strikes with its sensual and unrepeatable traceries. Its bright tones of green - inspired by the ancient Bahria oasis dedicated to Osiris, godd...

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2010s Italian Boxes

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Very Cool French Early 1900s Stack of Leather Books Tantalus Liquor / Drinks Box
Very Cool French Early 1900s Stack of Leather Books Tantalus Liquor / Drinks Box

Very Cool French Early 1900s Stack of Leather Books Tantalus Liquor / Drinks Box

Located in Lisse, NL

Unique stack of leather books design tantalus with hidden 'shot glasses' & decanters. If you are looking for the most interesting and worldly gift for yourself, a friend or a loved ...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Revival Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf

Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Box
Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Box

Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Box

Located in Kastrup, DK

Rare Dutch baroque box composed of padauk wood with original red lacquer finish, decorated with ivory lacquer with gold outline. Richly adorned with heavy brass (or bronze) decorativ...

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Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

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

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

Located in Rome, IT

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

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel, Chrome

Fine Hawkes Cut Crystal & Sterling Silver Ornithological Motif Box
Fine Hawkes Cut Crystal & Sterling Silver Ornithological Motif Box

Fine Hawkes Cut Crystal & Sterling Silver Ornithological Motif Box

By T. G. Hawkes & Co.

Located in Atlanta, GA

T.G. Hawkes & Co. was founded in 1880 by Thomas Gibbons Hawkes in Tiffin Ohio. This exquisite cut crystal and sterling silver box by Hawkes features a beautifully detailed ornithol...

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20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

19th Century Majolica Monkey Pianist Humidor Tobacco Jar Sarreguemines
19th Century Majolica Monkey Pianist Humidor Tobacco Jar Sarreguemines

19th Century Majolica Monkey Pianist Humidor Tobacco Jar Sarreguemines

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

Amusing Majolica monkey pianist tobacco jar Sarreguemines, circa 1880.Rarely found complete with his lid ,he wear a costume of Oriental style, he play piano and two books are represe...

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1880s French Rococo Antique Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Malachite Box
Malachite Box

Malachite Box

Located in Savannah, GA

A small malachite box. 3 ¼ by 3 ⅜ by 1 ½ inches tall

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Mid-20th Century Boxes

Materials

Malachite

Collection of Turquoise Opaline Glass with Bronze Mounts, Italy Early 20th Cent
Collection of Turquoise Opaline Glass with Bronze Mounts, Italy Early 20th Cent

Collection of Turquoise Opaline Glass with Bronze Mounts, Italy Early 20th Cent

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful collection of Vases made of opal glass all with Bronze Mounts. These types of articles and jewelry boxes were mainly made in France, Italy and earlier in Bohemia. They we...

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Early 20th Century Italian Empire Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Antique Spanish Gilt Bronze / Silvered Casket Box Lined Interior Decorative Box
Antique Spanish Gilt Bronze / Silvered Casket Box Lined Interior Decorative Box

Antique Spanish Gilt Bronze / Silvered Casket Box Lined Interior Decorative Box

Located in Tarry Town, NY

An elegant antique decorative casket box, made in Spain in the early 20th century and finely executed in gilt bronze & silvered with lined interior. This richly detailed box refl...

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1910s Spanish Neoclassical Vintage Boxes

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Victorian Decorative or Jewelry Box, in Wood, England, 19th Century
Victorian Decorative or Jewelry Box, in Wood, England, 19th Century

Victorian Decorative or Jewelry Box, in Wood, England, 19th Century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

This box is a jewelry box or a decorative box. It was made in the 19th century, in England, Victorian Period. Its lid is made in wood, brown in color.

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Mixed Woods Valet / Desk Box
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Mixed Woods Valet / Desk Box

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Mixed Woods Valet / Desk Box

Located in San Diego, CA

A finely crafted mid-century modern valet or desktop storage box executed in contrasting mixed hardwoods, likely teak with lighter maple or birch accents. The box features clean Scan...

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Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Wood

An Anglo Indian Rectangular Porcupine Quill & Bone Box, 20th Century
An Anglo Indian Rectangular Porcupine Quill & Bone Box, 20th Century

An Anglo Indian Rectangular Porcupine Quill & Bone Box, 20th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

An Anglo Indian Rectangular Porcupine Quill & Bone Box, 20th Century Description: Constructed from wood, featuring naturally shed porcupine quills inlaid between decorative band...

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20th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Boxes

Materials

Other

Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box
Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box

Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Mahogany Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An Exceptionally Fine Quality English Well Figured Rosewood Ladies or Gents English Georgian Travelling Writing Slope of outstanding quality and unusually large proportions, with lav...

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19th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

Charming French Jewelry Box 1940s
Charming French Jewelry Box 1940s

Charming French Jewelry Box 1940s

Located in Palermo, IT

Charming French jewelry box 1940s Upholstered in green velvet. Pewter accessories, some cracks but refurbished. Fair condition.

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1940s French Vintage Boxes

Materials

Pewter

19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Box
19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Box

19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Box

Located in Vilnius, LT

Antique French Napoleon III box with inlaid bone decor, polished black color surface, natural silk textile inside. Includes key. After the renovation - very good condition. NOTE: Bu...

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19th Century French Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood, Bone, Silk

Salimbeni Table Box Art Nouveau Painting Pre-Raphaelite School Fired Enamel
Salimbeni Table Box Art Nouveau Painting Pre-Raphaelite School Fired Enamel

Salimbeni Table Box Art Nouveau Painting Pre-Raphaelite School Fired Enamel

By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

This rectangular table box is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Crafted from 925/1000 sterling silver and gold-plated, it features a hand-painted fire-enameled miniature by Beatrice Me...

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1980s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

1970's Vintage Italian Hinged Box, Silver Plate & Brass With Ebonized Wood
1970's Vintage Italian Hinged Box, Silver Plate & Brass With Ebonized Wood

1970's Vintage Italian Hinged Box, Silver Plate & Brass With Ebonized Wood

Located in North Miami, FL

This stunning vintage Italian silver-plate, brass and wood hinged box is a beauty. The twisted brass rope design on the bottom is an interesting element that refines and raises the b...

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Art Nouveau Cosmic Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
Art Nouveau Cosmic Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet

Art Nouveau Cosmic Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet

By Alfred Daguet

Located in Palm Beach, FL

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 World War I, note...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Boxes

Materials

Copper

Vintage Carved Wood Tramp Art Box
Vintage Carved Wood Tramp Art Box

Vintage Carved Wood Tramp Art Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Exuding remarkable folk art character and historic craftsmanship, this vintage carved wood box is a celebrated example of authentic Tramp Art. Hand-crafted from richly grained natura...

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique English Regency Flame Mahogany Sarcophagus Wine Cellarette Lion Paw Feet
Antique English Regency Flame Mahogany Sarcophagus Wine Cellarette Lion Paw Feet

Antique English Regency Flame Mahogany Sarcophagus Wine Cellarette Lion Paw Feet

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Superb Flame Mahogany Wine Cellarette of sarcophagus outline and of English origin. First quarter of the 19th century, Regency period. The flat top lid opening to reveal the inte...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Accordion Cigarette Box, Noble Woods & Bakelite, 1950s
Mid-Century Accordion Cigarette Box, Noble Woods & Bakelite, 1950s

Mid-Century Accordion Cigarette Box, Noble Woods & Bakelite, 1950s

By Studio Art Deco

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Elegant and unusual French Mid-Century Modern accordion cigarette box, crafted in France during the 1950s from fine wood and Bakelite. Its ingenious accordion-style opening mechanism is the defining feature of the design: the articulated sections unfold to reveal the interior, transforming a functional smoking accessory into a sophisticated piece of decorative design. The combination of richly toned wood with Bakelite details is highly representative of postwar French design, a period when designers and manufacturers increasingly combined traditional materials with modern synthetics to create innovative household objects. With its geometric lines, clever construction and compact proportions, this vintage cigarette box...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Bakelite, Wood

Sarcophagus Form Tea Caddy with Fitted Interior
Sarcophagus Form Tea Caddy with Fitted Interior

Sarcophagus Form Tea Caddy with Fitted Interior

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A tea caddy of sarcophagus form with bowed sides and a stepped pyramidal lid, banded throughout in fine light stringing with a shield shaped escutcheon to the front and small brass b...

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19th Century English Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood

French Art Nouveau Bronze and Beveled Crystal Jewelry Casket Circa 1920
French Art Nouveau Bronze and Beveled Crystal Jewelry Casket Circa 1920

French Art Nouveau Bronze and Beveled Crystal Jewelry Casket Circa 1920

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

An elegant and authentic French Art Nouveau jewelry casket, dating to circa 1920, masterfully crafted in bronze with beautifully beveled crystal panels. This refined decorative box e...

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1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Vintage Chinese Black Lacquer Box with Gilt Bamboo and Green Leaf Motifs
Vintage Chinese Black Lacquer Box with Gilt Bamboo and Green Leaf Motifs

Vintage Chinese Black Lacquer Box with Gilt Bamboo and Green Leaf Motifs

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage Chinese decorative box, crafted in wood and finished in lustrous black lacquer, its surface delicately adorned with a gilt bamboo and green leaf motif. The design, executed...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Boxes

Materials

Wood

American Studio Handcrafted Decoupage Bird-Cage Box, 2006
American Studio Handcrafted Decoupage Bird-Cage Box, 2006

American Studio Handcrafted Decoupage Bird-Cage Box, 2006

Located in Delray Beach, FL

A whimsical and beautifully handcrafted decorative box featuring an elaborate faux birdcage design with richly layered decoupage, hand-painted details, and mixed-media embellishments...

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Early 2000s American Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paint, Paper

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.