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Decorative Boxes For Sale
Georgian China Press Form Biscuit Tin Box by Huntley & Palmers, 1912, English
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Georgian china press form biscuit tin box by Huntley & Palmers, 1912, English. Faux Hepplewhite design satinwood china press "filled" with fine antique porcelains. Note the recessed ...
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tin

French Leather jewelry box with inlaid etched plaque - France - Louis XVI style
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Charming wooden jewelry or sewing box covered in brown leather, surrounded by a dark brown inlaid frieze and a decorative green frieze glued around the box. The leather is decorated ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Round Box with Agate Stones, 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Vintage Round Box with Agate Stones, 20th Century
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20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Agate

Robert McKeown Handcrafted Lidded Stash Box, California, 1976
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Robert McKeown Handcrafted Walnut & Resin Lidded Stash Box, California, 1976. Signed to the bottom.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Resin, Walnut

1950s Military Suitcase with Name, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Good original condition There are no keys The name of the soldier is Doctor Jaroslav Turek circa 1950 Beautiful patina
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

19th Century European Inlaid Decorative Lap Desk Box
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is an exquisite, 19th Century European lap desk box with abalone and wood inlay. Brass escutcheon and felt velvet lining. Does not include original key.
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Sterling Silver Miniature Vinaigrette Locket James Fenton Birmingham
Located in Portland, OR
A very elegant & charming antique sterling silver miniature locket vinaigrette by James Fenton, Birmingham, 1872. This miniature vinaigrette would have been worn as a locket on a chain...
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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

1920s Belgian Metal Box
Located in High Point, NC
This 1920s Belgian Metal Box is a true relic of the past, offering a glimpse into the history of everyday objects. Its sturdy construction speaks of a time when durability was paramo...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

1906 Art Nouveau Biscuit Tin by Huntley & Palmers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Fame 1906 Art Nouveau waterfall form biscuit tin box by Huntley & Palmers, English. Each side decorated with Greco-Roman figural reserves of "Fame", "Harvest", "Abundance", "Fire", "...
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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Kang Table from Ryukyu Island
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small low table with lacquer and intricate mother-of-pearl inlay design from Ryukyu Islands kingdom circa 17-18th century. Ryukyuan kingdom was used to be an independent island cou...
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

20th Century French Metal Box
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th Century French Metal Box is a testament to timeless craftsmanship and industrial design. Constructed with sturdy metal and finished with a d...
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20th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Modernist Spritzdekor Metal Tin Box Container Marianne Brandt Bauhaus
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Extraordinary Modernist piece of early 20th Century design! This box or container with a hinged lid is lacquered with a fabulous typically constructivist "Spritzdekor" airbrush patt...
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1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Silver and Ebony William Spratling Dominoes Set
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Amazing Wiliam Spratling Dominoes set made of ebony wood and silver inlay. William Spratling (September 22, 1900–August 7, 1967) was an Americ...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique English Mother of Pearl & Rosewood Writing Box Hausburg
By F.L. Hausburg
Located in Northampton, GB
Firmly Attributed to Hausburg From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Antique Victorian Writing Box attributed to ...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Jean Gerbino For Vallauris, France, Ceramic Glazed Sage Mosaic Lidded Pot 1960's
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Jean Gerbino for Vallauris, France, ceramic glazed mosaic lidded pot Sage green, terracotta and cream shades, beautifully crafted Circa 1960's Signed Gerbino to base Height 2.5 inch...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Danish Modern Teak Tambour Door Hanging Storage Cabinet
Located in San Diego, CA
Danish modern teak tambour door hanging storage cabinet, circa 1970s. This beautiful well crafted box can be hung on a wall or used on a desk...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Teak

French Art Nouveau Bourgeois Aine-Paris Paint Box Set, Circa 1910's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Bourgeois Aine-Paris Paint Box Set, France Early 20th Century Art Nouveau child's watercolor paint set from Bourgeois-Aine of Paris, France. A company, ...
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th century Sikes hydrometer set
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century sikes hydrometer set circa 1890. Good quality presented in a mahogany box, with brass catches. Labelled on the cartouche ' sike's hydrometer' and a 56 stamford street ...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Owl Box in Coal Black Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Owl Box by R & Y Augousti is sculptural piece with a vintage-modern feel. The piece explores bulbous organic curves and cut outs with subtle detailing to create the signature Aug...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Owl Box in Black Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Owl Box by R & Y Augousti is sculptural piece with a vintage-modern feel. The piece explores bulbous organic curves and cut outs with subtle detailing to create the signature Aug...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Early Pewter box by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
A lidded pewter box made by Just Andersen in the 1920s. A timeless piece with 100 years of stories. * A lidded pewter box with a wooden inner box. Originally cigarette box. * Desig...
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1920s Danish Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Lidded Multi Color Porcelain Art Deco Box from Japan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful artistic Art Deco Porcelain box with corresponding lid - made inJapan, the piece is a treasure as a decorative piece. The box has a slight octagonal design, making it ev...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Paint

Early 20th Century Satchel Form Biscuit Tin by Huntley & Palmers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A satchel purse form biscuit tin box by Huntley & Palmers, early 20th century, English. Faux snakeskin decoration with elegant details. Registration No. 48391L, 1908. All parts in go...
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Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Tunbridge Ware Glove Box c1860
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware glove box Date : c1860 Period : Victoria Origin : Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration : Cover with a berlin woolwork floral mosaic within keylines bordered by v...
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1860s British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Sterling Silver Gilt Engraved Vinaigrette Birmingham Edward Smith 1839
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique engraved sterling silver vinaigrette, Edward Smith, Birmingham, 1839. The vinaigrette is finely engine turned to the hinged top and the undersaide, the lid is monogram...
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1830s English Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

1970s Italian Gilt Brass Bronze Fireplace Wood Log Holder Rack
Located in Carimate, Como
Vintage 1970s Italian stylish brass bronze wood log holder rack, with great design to elegantly display and carry your wood from the outside in with its handle. A great piece that pe...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Black Three Dimensional Decorative Lidded Bone Box, India, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Indian three dimensional design black colored lidded bone box. Part of a large collection of bone boxes and trays.
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone

Qing Dynasty Period Chinese Box with Brass Lock, Banding and Removable Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty period Chinese old box from the 19th century with traditional etched brass hardware, metal banding, partially removable top and light patina. Im...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Owl Box in Cream Shagreen and Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Owl Box by R & Y Augousti is sculptural piece with a vintage-modern feel. The piece explores bulbous organic curves and cut outs with subtle detailing to create the signature Aug...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Chinese Ceramic Green Glazed 'Shiwan' Opium Pillow, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Shiwan ceramic pillow of earthenware features a green glaze with hints of blue. Pillows in this shape were not only used by opium smokers but most typ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Maitland-Smith Tessellated Horn Box
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Maitland-Smith Tessellated Horn Box. This handsome large Maitland Smith decorative square box or jewelry box is in great condition and makes a great coffee table accessory.
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1980s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Horn

Antique Swiss 8 Air Gonçalo Alves Musical Box 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique Swiss 8 airs Gonçalo Alves cylinder music box, manufactured by Qualite Excelsior Sondrite Extra Puissant Harmonie, circa 1870 in date. The Goncalo Alves case is inlaid and crossbanded with boxwood inlay and superb marquetry decoration of musical instruments. It is raised on a plinth base and is fitted with brass carrying handles. The music box features a 28cm cylinder playing eight tunes with arrow and adjustable lyre damper, with handwritten "Tremolo a Zither" play sheet and makers plate for Qualite Excelsior Sondrite Extra Puissant Harmonie. Condition: In excellent working condition, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 28 cm x Width 66 cm x Depth 22 cm Dimensions in inches: Height 11 inches x Width 2 foot, 2 inches x Depth 9 inches Music box (also musical box) is a 19th/20th century automatic musical instrument that produces sounds by the use of a set of pins placed on a revolving cylinder or disc so as to pluck the tuned teeth (or lamellae) of a steel comb. They were developed from musical snuff boxes of the 18th century and called carillons à musique...
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1870s Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Musical snuff box by BA Bremond
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Beautiful snuffbox made of pressed horn. The lid depicts a song for cupid The mechanism plays 2 melodies as written on the original melody sheet. It is signed on the melody sheet on...
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1840s Swiss Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Cut Steel, Iron

box by Gabriella Crespi 1970s'
Located in Torino, IT
Box with lid by Designer Gabriella Crespi. Rare and essential rhomboid-shaped box made of lucite and silver-plated metal. Lucite is a variety of polymethylmethacrylate, commonly pl...
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1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

20th Century Sterling Silver Box Tower Shape with Rooster at the Top
Located in VALENZA, IT
Tower shaped box in solid sterling silver round shape. Made entirely by hand, with a chisel reproducing the bricks on the body and the windows are embossed and chiseled in the lantern. The tower is smooth, surmounted by a rooster. Ideal for offering cigars, or for holding scrolls or diplomas. By Poli...
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1990s Italian Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Early 20th inlaid desktop drawer cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Early 20th inlaid desktop drawer cabinet circa 1910. Unusual small apprentice piece. Made using various woods and showcasing various techniques of inlay and woodwork. A bank of 3 g...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Edwardian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

Vintage Herend Porcelain Hand Painted Floral Round Trinket Box w/ Lid
Located in Naples, FL
This vintage Herend porcelain floral trinket jewelry box is a true collector’s item. Its hand-painted design depicts a beautiful floral design, making it a unique addition to any co...
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Late 19th Century French Canvas Covered Locking Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
A coated canvas-covered box with nail head decoration, brass lock and brass handle.
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Late 19th Century French Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Canvas

Large Brass and Shagreen Box Circle by Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
This elegant box is made of shagreen with a beautiful circular decor with brass trims on the front. It is mounted on two circular brass feet. The box is hinged with a black microsu...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Plique a Jour Cloisonné Mosaic Lidded Bowl on Stand
Located in Richmond, VA
Offered is an exquisite, late 19th century French Art Nouveau, Plique a Jour cloisonné-enamel lidded bowl on a decorative wood stand. The piece has a gorgeous butterfly and floral-in...
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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Enamel

COUNTER CASH 17th Century Flemish
Located in Madrid, ES
COUNTER CASH 17th Century Flemish in walnut wood with inlays, consisting of two drawers and a drawer. Signs of use. Dim.: 31.5 x 44 x 27 cm good state
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17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Traveling Desk With Ebony and Mother-of-Pearl Banding
Located in Morristown, NJ
Victorian English bird's eye maple lap desk, with ebony and mother-of-pearl inlay. The dome shaped top has a brass shield medallion in the center. The interior has a vibrant purple f...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

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Mother-of-Pearl, Birdseye Maple, Ebony

Pair Honey Calcite Onyx Box 4" Square
Located in Somis, CA
This exquisite pair is crafted from the finest rare honey calcite onyx sourced from Pakistan, using only single boards (full one piece slab) of stones for all sides of the boxes. Han...
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2010s Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Onyx

17th Century English Leather Covered Knife Box Converted To a Letter Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
17th century leather knife box converted to a letter box with original brass hardware, sitting on brass ball feet. Fitted interior lined with 18th century silk fabric. In very good...
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17th Century European Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

White opaline box
Located in Chicago, IL
White Murano glass egg box
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Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Opaline Glass

Chinese Octagonal Storage Box
Located in New York, NY
The dimensions for the Chinese hardwood octagonal locking storage box are as follows: Height: 13.5" Width: 9.5" Depth: 9.5"
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20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Blue and Gold Enamel Box
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary blue and gold enamel box with lid. Condition: Excellent, minor wear consistent with age and use. Width: 7.5” Depth: 6” Height: 5.25”
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper, Enamel

English Modern Sterling Silver Box with Scottish Agate Thistle
Located in New York, NY
English Modern sterling silver box, 1919. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover curved and hinged with short tab; on top inlaid agate in form of stylized thistle in rondel. Silver l...
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1910s British Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

1800's Moorish Brass & Hardwood Decorative Box on Folding Brass Studded Stand
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A 19th Century Moorish Zanzibar Brass & Hardwood Decorative Box on Matching Folding Brass Studded Stand Extra dimensions without stand Height: 21cm Width: 48.5cm Depth: 24.5cm
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19th Century Syrian Moorish Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Large English Modern Sterling Silver Box, 1914
Located in New York, NY
George V sterling silver box. Made by Sampson Mordan in London in 1914. Rectangular with straight sides and curved corners. Cover hinged with tapering tab and gently curved top. Ceda...
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1910s British Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Honey Calcite Onyx Box 4" Rectangular
Located in Somis, CA
This exquisite 1.2-lb creation is crafted from the finest rare honey calcite onyx sourced from Pakistan. Hand made by a master artisan in Italy, showcasing beautiful patterns and ban...
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2010s Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Onyx

Tessellated malachite box
Located in Chicago, IL
Tessellated malachite box by Maitland Smith
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Decorative Boxes

Materials

Malachite, Brass

Hand Carved Brown Rectangular Wood Eagle Puzzle Box with Hidden Key Compartment
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large wooden hand-carved puzzle box with an eagle motif. This large box is created from wood and is rectangular in shape. This box is unique as it has a hidden compartment to hold ...
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20th Century American Native American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Swedish Lidded Box in Bronze & Wood by Bernhard Linder for Metallkonst 1950’s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A gorgeous vintage box in the manner of Ystad Metal. Designed by Bernhard Linder for Metallkonst. Inscribed on the top as shown. Would work well on a shelf, coffee table, or on a des...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

19th Century English Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A 19th century English box that has inlaid mother of pearl and silver. Box has a removable tray with different compartments and a wonderful flame stitch paper inside. A very beautifu...
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1890s English Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique Hand-Embroided Silk Purse 1910
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Elevate your style with this exquisite antique hand-embroidered silk purse dating back to 1910, a true testament to the craftsmanship of a bygone era. The intricate embroidery on the...
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1910s French Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Carved Oak Correspondence, Post or Letter Box
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th Century Carved Oak Correspondence, Post or Letter Box This very attractive Carved Box is made in Oak, it is carved on the top with 2 letter slots, one for UNANSWERED and the ot...
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19th Century Gothic Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Small Colorful Box In Polsky Porcelain
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. A pre...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Antique, New and Vintage Decorative Boxes

Antique, vintage and new decorative boxes will safely store items while adding a splash of color or texture to a corner in any room. They have had a range of purposes over the years — from trinkets to serving as useful receptacles, such as snuff boxes, jewelry boxes and more. Boxes have also been designed in a range of forms and styles.

Box making is a craft dating back thousands of years. Early boxes as decorative objects were regularly designed and decorated both inside and out, ranging from minimal looks to more flashy styles. Decorative boxes have been constructed from different materials, with wood and metal being the most common. Wood is widely available and versatile, with woodworkers able to carve complex designs or showcase its natural grain.

Some antique jewelry boxes were made with tortoiseshell, mother-of-pearl, ivory and even porcupine quills, such as those created by the Anishinabe in Canada and the United States. In Sri Lanka, well-crafted boxes were inlaid with porcupine quills and ivory discs between ebony bands. Chinese sewing boxes and tea boxes made of black lacquer were popular in Europe during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. These often featured gold-painted designs or landscape scenes. Silk, paper and velvet frequently enhanced these boxes’ interiors.

Any style of decorative box can be a nice tabletop or desktop decor, whether to hold candy or tea in the living room or paper, pencils and other business supplies in the office. They can also act as jewelry boxes. Sewing boxes can be a lovely touch to any space while storing magazines or other trinkets.

You can find metal, wood and silver antique boxes on 1stDibs. The collection includes mid-century modern, Victorian and Art Deco styles that can add elegance to any home.

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