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Decorative Boxes For Sale
Antique Anglo-Indian Fluted Writing Box With Secret Drawers. Early 19th Century
Antique Anglo-Indian Fluted Writing Box With Secret Drawers. Early 19th Century

Antique Anglo-Indian Fluted Writing Box With Secret Drawers. Early 19th Century

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful writing box made from a tropical hardwood Fabulous shape and plain fluted carving. It gives it a modernist appearance Probably Sri Lankan 3 secret drawers* Replaced lea...

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Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Paul Evans Mixed Metal Box
Paul Evans Mixed Metal Box

Paul Evans Mixed Metal Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Paul Evans Mixed Metal Riveted Box Good original Surface Useful Size

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1970s American Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Scarce 1931 Houbigant Art Deco Triple Compact Vanity in Orange Yellow and Black
Scarce 1931 Houbigant Art Deco Triple Compact Vanity in Orange Yellow and Black

Scarce 1931 Houbigant Art Deco Triple Compact Vanity in Orange Yellow and Black

Located in Red Lion, PA

This Scarce 1931 Houbigant Art Deco Triple Compact Vanity is a stunning and extremely hard-to-find example of early 20th-century luxury cosmetics design. Released in 1931 by Houbigan...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Rajasthani Mughal Decorative Copper Lidded Betel Spice Pandan Caddy Box
Rajasthani Mughal Decorative Copper Lidded Betel Spice Pandan Caddy Box

Rajasthani Mughal Decorative Copper Lidded Betel Spice Pandan Caddy Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Rajasthani Mughal Decorative Copper Lidded Betel Spice Pandan Caddy Box. Handcrafted decorative North India round metal Asian copper Mughal Raj, Indian lidded , spice, pandan betel box with latch and a top handle. Of dome form with lotus-shaped finial, with spiralling bosse designs, Delicately and intricately hand-chased and hammered with geometric Anglo-Indian designs. Consuming betel leaves with several ingredients such as wet lime paste, katechu, areca nut, cloves and even tobacco leaves has been popular in India from the fourth century AD. Dimensions: Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Diameter: 7 in (17.78 cm) The box was probably used to store the betel leaf used in the preparation of paan. Lime paste is mixed with grated areca nut and flavourings and the resulting mixture is rolled in the betel leaf to form a small parcel which can then be chewed. As well as being an integral part of Indian hospitality paan is believed to possess medicinal properties and was also taken as an aphrodisiac. The present box, which was elaborately designed for this purpose, would have been taken out ceremoniously on special occasions. Exquisite conversation museum quality piece with a very nice antique patina. Fine intricate artwork with conical form lid with Moorish pierced designs. Islamic Mughal Indo Persian...

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Late 19th Century Indian Agra Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper

Maches Mexican Brutalist Bronze Slanted Dresser Box
Maches Mexican Brutalist Bronze Slanted Dresser Box

Maches Mexican Brutalist Bronze Slanted Dresser Box

By Pal Kepenyes

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine Brutalist dresser box. With embossed lines around the circumference and a slanted body. In the style of Pal Kepenyes. The lid is decorated with a bowl-like shape containing...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Brutalist Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

French Perfume Box in Tulipwood with Sevres Porcelain Plaque
French Perfume Box in Tulipwood with Sevres Porcelain Plaque

French Perfume Box in Tulipwood with Sevres Porcelain Plaque

Located in Northampton, GB

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Antique French perfume box in tulipwood surmounted by a Sevres style porcelain plaque, dating to the mid nineteenth century during the Napoleon III period, ...

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes

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Silver, Brass

Vintage Italian Natural Onyx Stone and Metal Desk Stash Jewelry Trinket Box
Vintage Italian Natural Onyx Stone and Metal Desk Stash Jewelry Trinket Box

Vintage Italian Natural Onyx Stone and Metal Desk Stash Jewelry Trinket Box

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful decorative colorful natural onyx stone stash/jewelry box. Has metal with a gold color accents. The natural color and form is wonderful. In very nice original condition with...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Onyx

Italian Florentine Rectangular Wood Trinket Jewelry Box, 1960's
Italian Florentine Rectangular Wood Trinket Jewelry Box, 1960's

Italian Florentine Rectangular Wood Trinket Jewelry Box, 1960's

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Large charming Italian Mid-Century Florentine hand crafted box with classical scenes. This gilt-wood box with red, gold and black detailing can be used t...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Large 19th Century Tortoiseshell Sewing Box
Large 19th Century Tortoiseshell Sewing Box

Large 19th Century Tortoiseshell Sewing Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

Large 19th Century Tortoiseshell Sewing Box

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19th Century Antique Decorative Boxes

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Tortoise Shell

1970 Ingo Knuth DNK Daniela Mola Italian Design Wood Leather Box
1970 Ingo Knuth DNK Daniela Mola Italian Design Wood Leather Box

1970 Ingo Knuth DNK Daniela Mola Italian Design Wood Leather Box

By Ingo Knuth

Located in Brescia, IT

Wood Box Design Ingo Knuth Prod. DNK Daniela Mola Milan, 1970 Wood and Leather Adjustable Height Sticker Label under the base Excellent Condiction h max: 36 cm H min: 27 cm

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Vintage Italian Natural Black Marble Stone Desk Stash Jewelry Trinket Box Italy
Vintage Italian Natural Black Marble Stone Desk Stash Jewelry Trinket Box Italy

Vintage Italian Natural Black Marble Stone Desk Stash Jewelry Trinket Box Italy

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful decorative colorful natural black marble lidded stash/jewelry box. The natural color and form is wonderful. The top lifts off and there is no hinge. In very nice original c...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble

Walnut Jewelery Box
Walnut Jewelery Box

Walnut Jewelery Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Walnut Jewelry Box Flip top with suede covered interior 4 swing out drawers

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1960s American Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Chinese Black & Gold Cloisonné 'Good Luck' Circular Table Box
Mid-Century Chinese Black & Gold Cloisonné 'Good Luck' Circular Table Box

Mid-Century Chinese Black & Gold Cloisonné 'Good Luck' Circular Table Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Mid-Century Chinese black & gold cloisonné 'good luck' circular table box. The tall circular box of exceptional quality, The conforming removable lid enameled with the Chinese character for 'Happiness' A stately piece, its an unusual example in black cloisonné fish...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Oak and Fruitwood Intarsia Jewelry Box
19th Century Oak and Fruitwood Intarsia Jewelry Box

19th Century Oak and Fruitwood Intarsia Jewelry Box

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

A 19th Century Biedermeier Swedish Jewelry box in oak with an ornamental inlay decoration. The fine intarsia work, featuring a floral pattern, is...

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1840s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Decorative Boxes

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Wood, Oak, Paper, Fruitwood

Antique Bronze Box from Belgium Gothic Style
Antique Bronze Box from Belgium Gothic Style

Antique Bronze Box from Belgium Gothic Style

Located in Miami, FL

Gothic Style, very detailed crafted antique bronze box. Marked underneath, made in Belgium. In original good condition. A-444-335

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20th Century Belgian Gothic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Silver pill box with fluted edges along the hinged lid
Silver pill box with fluted edges along the hinged lid

Silver pill box with fluted edges along the hinged lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver pill box with fluted hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: European. Brand: Unknown. Weight: 19.95 grams. Dimensions: 4x3cm. Content: 925/1000. Assay Mark: Ye...

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20th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

19th Century French Louis XVI St Gilt Bronze Mt Emerald Green Cut Crystal Box
19th Century French Louis XVI St Gilt Bronze Mt Emerald Green Cut Crystal Box

19th Century French Louis XVI St Gilt Bronze Mt Emerald Green Cut Crystal Box

Located in New York, NY

A superb and richly detailed Large 19th century French green cut crystal and gilt bronze box in the refined Louis XVI style. This exceptional piece is crafted from vibrant emerald gr...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Rare Scottish George III Corporation Treasury Box
Rare Scottish George III Corporation Treasury Box

Rare Scottish George III Corporation Treasury Box

Located in Greenwich, CT

Rare Scottish George III corporation treasury box, dated 1772, of caddy form, the lid with cove molded edge, the front with polychrome decoration commemorating the Edinburgh Corporat...

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Mid-18th Century Scottish George III Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Discometal Matchstick Box by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Discometal Matchstick Box by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Discometal Matchstick Box by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

Discometal Matchstick Box by Just Andersen in the early 1920s. A fine piece for a beautiful place. * Discometal Matchstick Box * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: D32 Year: 1918-1...

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1920s Danish Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Rectangular Decorative Box in Wood and Glass, Italy 1960s
Midcentury Rectangular Decorative Box in Wood and Glass, Italy 1960s

Midcentury Rectangular Decorative Box in Wood and Glass, Italy 1960s

By Fontana Arte

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury beautiful rectangular decorative box in wood and glass with double compartment. Made in Italy in the 1960s. Perfect desk object or gift idea.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century, French, Hand Painted in Flowers Wooden Box with Metal Decoration
19th Century, French, Hand Painted in Flowers Wooden Box with Metal Decoration

19th Century, French, Hand Painted in Flowers Wooden Box with Metal Decoration

Located in Sofia, BG

Beautiful hand painted wooden box decorated in very romantic style with lovely flowers on the top and front side. The edges of the box are made of metal and there are metal handles a...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Maison Desny Style Art Deco Modernist Box Macassar and Chrome
Maison Desny Style Art Deco Modernist Box Macassar and Chrome

Maison Desny Style Art Deco Modernist Box Macassar and Chrome

By Desny, La Maison Desny

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exquisite French Art Deco decorative box is reminiscent of Desny's work. It features Macassar wood hexagonal sides with chromed metal accents on the lid—French Art Deco decorati...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Antique Handcrafted Vintage Berber Kabyle Box Africa Algeria 1920
Antique Handcrafted Vintage Berber Kabyle Box Africa Algeria 1920

Antique Handcrafted Vintage Berber Kabyle Box Africa Algeria 1920

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Handcrafted Vintage Berber Kabyle Box. Handcrafted vintage North Africa. Algeria Berber Kabyle box crafted in nickel silver in traditional style of red and green enamels and ...

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Early 20th Century Algerian Islamic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Small Majolica Pate White Rabbit Tureen
Small Majolica Pate White Rabbit Tureen

Small Majolica Pate White Rabbit Tureen

By Michel Caugant

Located in Austin, TX

Small Majolica white rabbit pate tureen or box circa 1950 signed Caugant.

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1950s French Country Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Limoges Porcelain Pentagonal Trinket box
Limoges Porcelain Pentagonal Trinket box

Limoges Porcelain Pentagonal Trinket box

By Limoges

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Limoges Porcelain Pentagonal Shaped Trinket Box. Its background is hand painted white. The top of the hinged lid is adorned with several branches of colorful flowers around...

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20th Century French Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Qing Dynasty Period Chinese Box with Brass Lock, Banding and Removable Top
Qing Dynasty Period Chinese Box with Brass Lock, Banding and Removable Top

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

Noel BC Chrome and Brass Desk Agenda and Box, circa 1970
Noel BC Chrome and Brass Desk Agenda and Box, circa 1970

Noel BC Chrome and Brass Desk Agenda and Box, circa 1970

By Noel BC

Located in Atlanta, GA

Italian designer Noel BC Italy designed these stunning modernist desk accessories in the 1970s. The ensemble comprised a rectangular box and a contact book. The pieces boast a geomet...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

Italian Tiger Eye Semi-Precious Stone Jewelry Trinket Box
Italian Tiger Eye Semi-Precious Stone Jewelry Trinket Box

Italian Tiger Eye Semi-Precious Stone Jewelry Trinket Box

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Classic Rectangular Tiger Eye Box featuring a black stone interior. Both form and function best describe this piece. We see this decorative box holding favorite trinkets as well as s...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Pair of Whimsical Japanese Porcelain Rabbit Kogo Incense Boxes
Pair of Whimsical Japanese Porcelain Rabbit Kogo Incense Boxes

Pair of Whimsical Japanese Porcelain Rabbit Kogo Incense Boxes

Located in Forney, TX

A fascinating pair of Japanese porcelain kogo (incense containers), crouching rabbit figures, hand painted, polychrome decorated with mon inspired symbols. The top half lifts off to ...

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19th Century Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

An Italian Wooden Book with Marble Specimens, 20th Century
An Italian Wooden Book with Marble Specimens, 20th Century

An Italian Wooden Book with Marble Specimens, 20th Century

Located in Spencertown, NY

The hinged Burl walnut book inlaid with tulipwood opens to reveal 18 varieties of marbles. Including imperial porphyry, green porphyry,

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1950s Italian Grand Tour Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Marble

René Lalique (1860-1945) “Quatre Scarabées” Electric Blue Glass Box, , 1911
René Lalique (1860-1945) “Quatre Scarabées” Electric Blue Glass Box, , 1911

René Lalique (1860-1945) “Quatre Scarabées” Electric Blue Glass Box, , 1911

By René Lalique

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

René Lalique “Quatre Scarabées” Covered Box, Blue Pressed Molded Glass, Model 1911 1911 René Lalique – Four Scarabs Electric Blue Glass Box A superb covered box designed by René Lal...

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1910s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass

Signed Alessandro Mandruzzato for Design Guild Murano Sommerso Faceted Glass Box
Signed Alessandro Mandruzzato for Design Guild Murano Sommerso Faceted Glass Box

Signed Alessandro Mandruzzato for Design Guild Murano Sommerso Faceted Glass Box

By Alessandro Mandruzzato

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Signed Alessandro Mandruzzato for Design Guild Murano Sommerso Faceted Glass Box, 1970s A striking sculptural Murano glass box signed “Mandruzzato for Design Guild,” showcasing the celebrated faceted-block technique perfected by the Mandruzzato family in the 1960s–80s. The heavy, optic-clear crystal form contains a dramatic sommerso core, rendered in deep black glass infused with shimmering micro-granulated 24k gold. The internal composition appears to float within the thick, architectural walls, magnified by the sharply cut and hand-polished geometric facets. The hinged lid opens to reveal a molded black-glass interior well, its glossy surface contrasting with the jewel-like radiance of the glass block. The original brass piano hinge and frame remain intact. This design was produced as a special commission for Design Guild, a luxury American importer, and is far scarcer than the unsigned Mandruzzato vases and blocks commonly encountered. A powerful example of Murano Brutalist...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

British Campaign Royalty Leather Traveling Trunk, Circa 1820
British Campaign Royalty Leather Traveling Trunk, Circa 1820

British Campaign Royalty Leather Traveling Trunk, Circa 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

British Campaign water proof leather traveling trunk with leather fitted interior compartment, brass banding mounts, Royal coat of arms brass plate, brass side handles, and retains t...

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1820s English Campaign Antique Decorative Boxes

A French Turn of the Century Gilt Metal and Crystal box, attributed to Baccarat
A French Turn of the Century Gilt Metal and Crystal box, attributed to Baccarat

A French Turn of the Century Gilt Metal and Crystal box, attributed to Baccarat

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A sensational and richly decorated French Turn of the Century Gilt Metal and Crystal box, attributed to Baccarat. This stunning etched Crystal rectangular shaped box is possibly by B...

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19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Flajoulot Porcelain Bird Box
Flajoulot Porcelain Bird Box

Flajoulot Porcelain Bird Box

By E. Flajoulot

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

This exquisite automated bird box was made in Paris, France by renowned maker Flajoulot in 1885. Beautiful colored enamels and silver adorn all sides and top of the case. The colors ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Carved Silver Box, 20th Century
Carved Silver Box, 20th Century

Carved Silver Box, 20th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Carved silver box, 20th century. Small silver box carved with a great variety of motifs, all belonging to different artistic traditions based on Ro...

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20th Century European Rococo Revival Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Original Antique Belgium Spa Sewing Box with Secret Compartment
Original Antique Belgium Spa Sewing Box with Secret Compartment

Original Antique Belgium Spa Sewing Box with Secret Compartment

Located in Northampton, GB

Painted with Spa Scenes From our Sewing Box collection, we are delighted to offer this Original Spa Sewing Box. The Sewing Box of rectangular form made from Sycamore is extensively decorated with Spa scenes to each side which include; la Sauvenière, la Géronstère, le Tonnelet, les Cascades de Coo and vue du aviny du château dimbles. When opened the box reveals a light pink lined sewing box with multiple compartments for storage and tools. The interior lid is finished with a framed panel of rauch velvet and an outer border of simulated ropework. The Sewing Box also contains four original spa spinners with painted scenes and a central lidded compartment painted with a further spa scene of la place du spa at lo fontaine du pouhon. Beneath the lid is a secret compartment which can be accessed by removing the rear panel which reveals a small handled drawer. The Spa Box...

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Late 18th Century Belgian George III Antique Decorative Boxes

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Sycamore

1926 René Lalique - Box Roger Opalescent Glass With Blue Patina
1926 René Lalique - Box Roger Opalescent Glass With Blue Patina

1926 René Lalique - Box Roger Opalescent Glass With Blue Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Box "Roger" made in opalescent glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1926. Molded signature on the lid and stamped signature on bottom. Perfect condition. Very beautiful opales...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Blown Glass

Paolo De Poli Mid-Century Wood and Enamel Box, circa 1950
Paolo De Poli Mid-Century Wood and Enamel Box, circa 1950

Paolo De Poli Mid-Century Wood and Enamel Box, circa 1950

By Gio Ponti, Paolo De Poli

Located in Atlanta, GA

Paolo De Poli Enamel Box – Attributed to Gio Ponti, Italy, Circa 1950 This exceptional Mid-Century lidded box is a rare and collectible work of Italian design, meticulously crafted b...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Copper, Enamel

Vinaigrette box in silver and gold with hard stone application on the lid
Vinaigrette box in silver and gold with hard stone application on the lid

Vinaigrette box in silver and gold with hard stone application on the lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver and gold vinaigrette box with hardstone application on the lid. Metal: Silver - Gold. Origin: American. Mark: Absent. Weight: 21.16 grams. Dimensions: 3.2x1.5cm. ...

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20th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Vintage Italian Music Box Footed Wooden Inlaid Jewelry Box Made in Italy
Vintage Italian Music Box Footed Wooden Inlaid Jewelry Box Made in Italy

Vintage Italian Music Box Footed Wooden Inlaid Jewelry Box Made in Italy

By Casa Di Sorrento

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Italian large footed music box in pink color with top finely hand painted and wood inlaid with Italian lute and foliages floral decor, brass hardware, 2 compartiment inside a...

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Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century Victorian Burled Walnut, Bone and Jeweled Box
19th Century Victorian Burled Walnut, Bone and Jeweled Box

19th Century Victorian Burled Walnut, Bone and Jeweled Box

Located in Hudson, NY

This fine old English box made circa 1850-1860 is made from burled walnut with dramatic figuring. The box is then mounted with gilded bronze and engrav...

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Italian Florentine Square Green and Gilt Wood Trinket Box
Italian Florentine Square Green and Gilt Wood Trinket Box

Italian Florentine Square Green and Gilt Wood Trinket Box

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Charming small Italian Mid-Century Florentine hand crafted box. This gilt-wood box can be used to store your favorite pieces of jewelry as well a stand alone piece on a coffee table ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Modern Cast Brass, Chiseled Timber and Resin Dawa Cocktail Bar Set
Modern Cast Brass, Chiseled Timber and Resin Dawa Cocktail Bar Set

Modern Cast Brass, Chiseled Timber and Resin Dawa Cocktail Bar Set

By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

The Dawa luxury bar set is a great addition to any home cocktail bar. These items can be bought individually or as a set. The set consists of the following: The Ice bucket's body ...

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2010s South African Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper, Brass

Large Gilt and Silvered Bronze Jewel Box/Casket
Large Gilt and Silvered Bronze Jewel Box/Casket

Large Gilt and Silvered Bronze Jewel Box/Casket

Located in Norwood, NJ

French 19th century large gilt and silvered bronze table box. Finely cast Renaissance Revival gilt and silvered bronze jewelry box with tufted velvet interior lining. Four corners wi...

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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Decorative Boxes

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Bronze

Exotic Ivory Shagreen and Macassar Ebony Box with Bone Inlay
Exotic Ivory Shagreen and Macassar Ebony Box with Bone Inlay

Exotic Ivory Shagreen and Macassar Ebony Box with Bone Inlay

Located in New York, NY

Elegant, exotic, and unmistakably refined, shagreen has long captivated those with a discerning eye for luxury. Derived from stingray skin, this richly textured material first appea...

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2010s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stainless Steel

Fine Korean Box with Tray Iron with Silver Inlay Joseon Dynasty
Fine Korean Box with Tray Iron with Silver Inlay Joseon Dynasty

Fine Korean Box with Tray Iron with Silver Inlay Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

A fine Korean iron box with intricate silver inlay dated to the late Joseon Dynasty circa 19th century. The body of the box is made from iron of a heavy weight although the wear on t...

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19th Century Korean Other Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Iron

Fanciullacci Majolica Ceramic Dresser Box with Lid Horse Relief Italy 1950s-1960
Fanciullacci Majolica Ceramic Dresser Box with Lid Horse Relief Italy 1950s-1960

Fanciullacci Majolica Ceramic Dresser Box with Lid Horse Relief Italy 1950s-1960

By Fratelli Fanciullacci

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Charming vintage pottery dresser box features a minimal rectangular form with matching lid and Mid Century Modern relief and sgraffito decor. A prancing horse motif is done in brigh...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery, Terracotta

European Sterling Silver and Enamel Singing Bird Box -  Circa 1900
European Sterling Silver and Enamel Singing Bird Box -  Circa 1900

European Sterling Silver and Enamel Singing Bird Box - Circa 1900

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique European sterling silver and enamel singing bird box; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional antique sterl...

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Early 1900s European Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

1920s French Wooden Box
1920s French Wooden Box

1920s French Wooden Box

Located in High Point, NC

This 1920s French wooden box is crafted with clean, architectural lines that highlight the beauty of its quarter-sawn oak grain. The hinged lid features a striking geometric veneer p...

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Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Mid 18th century Swedish pine baroque metal bound box
Mid 18th century Swedish pine baroque metal bound box

Mid 18th century Swedish pine baroque metal bound box

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid 18th century swedish pine baroque metal bound box circa 1740. Good quality oval baroque period decorative box.  Profusely decorated and bound by iron strap work, edging and hing...

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Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes

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Metal

French Neoclassical Lidded Pill, Trinket or Small Jewelry Box
French Neoclassical Lidded Pill, Trinket or Small Jewelry Box

French Neoclassical Lidded Pill, Trinket or Small Jewelry Box

Located in Miami, FL

Beautiful handcrafted lidded pill, trinket, or small jewelry box. Intricately designed brass bottom, amber and quartz top. Makes a lovely gif...

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20th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Quartz, Brass

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 Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

A large 19th century Japanese lacquer writing box with a secret compartment
A large 19th century Japanese lacquer writing box with a secret compartment

A large 19th century Japanese lacquer writing box with a secret compartment

Located in Central England, GB

This remarkable and highly decorative Japanese export large writing box is a rare high quality example with a complicated and intricate interior. The box is in very good condition c...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Other Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

1873 Hallmarked Dutch 833 Standard Silver Scent Box
1873 Hallmarked Dutch 833 Standard Silver Scent Box

1873 Hallmarked Dutch 833 Standard Silver Scent Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Dutch 833 standard silver scent box, 1873 hallmarked. A "loderein", aka sponge box for applying perfumed water with a sponge or cotton ball kept inside. Now useful for peppermints, s...

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1870s Dutch Other Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

ROYAL COPENHAGEN - Nils Thorsson - Mid Century Fajance Jar - Denmark - C. 1970's
ROYAL COPENHAGEN - Nils Thorsson - Mid Century Fajance Jar - Denmark - C. 1970's

ROYAL COPENHAGEN - Nils Thorsson - Mid Century Fajance Jar - Denmark - C. 1970's

By Nils Thorsson, Royal Copenhagen

Located in Chatham, ON

ROYAL COPENHAGEN (Manufacturer) - NILS THORSSON (Designer) - Mid Century fajance lidded jar (tobacco jar) - featuring a yellow and brown abstract pattern over-all with yellow glazed ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

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.