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Decorative Boxes For Sale
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

Handcrafted Tinned Copper Metal Betel or Spices Caddy Box
Handcrafted Tinned Copper Metal Betel or Spices Caddy Box

Handcrafted Tinned Copper Metal Betel or Spices Caddy Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Beautiful handcrafted tinned copper decorative octagonal betel box with lid and brass latch. The metal is delicately and intricately hand-hammered and repousse with floral and geometric designs. This Vintage brass box...

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Burled Wood and Enameled Metal Lid Box with Cockerel and Egg Motif
Art Deco Burled Wood and Enameled Metal Lid Box with Cockerel and Egg Motif

Art Deco Burled Wood and Enameled Metal Lid Box with Cockerel and Egg Motif

Located in Milan, IT

A charming and graphic Art Deco decorative box, combining refined materials with a playful narrative composition. The rectangular body is crafted in richly figured burled wood, displ...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Enamel

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

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Quartz, Brass

19th Century French Marble and Onyx Box or Jewelry Casket
19th Century French Marble and Onyx Box or Jewelry Casket

19th Century French Marble and Onyx Box or Jewelry Casket

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Large 19th Century French Marble and Onyx Box or Jewelry Casket. The box is constructed from different colored marble and onyx stone on the top that is mounted on a mahogany chamfere...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes

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Marble

Green Guatemala Marble Square Tissue Box
Green Guatemala Marble Square Tissue Box

Green Guatemala Marble Square Tissue Box

$174Sale Price / item|25% Off

Green Guatemala Marble Square Tissue Box

Located in Prague, Czech Republic.

Crafted entirely by hand, this marble tissue box cover is a fusion of form and function, seamlessly blending into any space while adding sophistication and elegance. Clean, minimalis...

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2010s European Decorative Boxes

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Marble

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 Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Small Bronze Casket, 19th Century, with the Twelve Apostles and Zodiac signs
Small Bronze Casket, 19th Century, with the Twelve Apostles and Zodiac signs

Small Bronze Casket, 19th Century, with the Twelve Apostles and Zodiac signs

Located in NICE, FR

Rare small nickel-plated bronze casket, dating from the 19th century, decorated with a fascinating iconographic program: the Twelve Apostles paired with the Zodiac signs. This association, recurrent in the Middle Ages, reflects a symbolic re-interpretation that bridges the human and the divine, time and eternity. It recalls medieval reliquaries, such as 9th-century ivory caskets...

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1880s French Medieval Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Nickel

Swedish Baroque Carved and Painted Box
Swedish Baroque Carved and Painted Box

Swedish Baroque Carved and Painted Box

Located in Greenwich, CT

Very good early 19th century Swedish baroque carved and polychrome decorated dome lidded box with strapwork and naive carving depicting a hunter, dogs, birds and vines surrounding in...

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Early 1800s Swedish Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes

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Oak

Fred Zimbalist Taj Mahal Music Box Swiss Thorens Movement Circa 1930 Number 29
Fred Zimbalist Taj Mahal Music Box Swiss Thorens Movement Circa 1930 Number 29

Fred Zimbalist Taj Mahal Music Box Swiss Thorens Movement Circa 1930 Number 29

By Fred Zimbalist

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage circa 1930s Fred Zimbalist Taj Mahal Music Box  Swiss Thorens Movement  Numbered  Handmade Figural Brass Box. A rare and highly sought-after vintage Fred Zimbalist Taj Mahal music box, featuring a Swiss Thorens movement and beautifully handcrafted in India. This iconic figural music box is prized by collectors for its exceptional artistry, substantial weight, and striking architectural form inspired by the Taj Mahal. Crafted between the 1920s and 1950s, each Zimbalist music box was individually handmade, ensuring that no two pieces are alike. This example is numbered (#29) and showcases all the hallmarks of Zimbalist’s finest work: chased and engraved metal, brass and bronze casting, and a lustrous nickel-silver plated finish. A superb piece for enthusiasts of vintage music boxes...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

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

Mid-century British colonial style brass and mahogany dresser box

Located in Allentown, PA

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

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1960s Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Pale Blue French Crystal & Bronze Dresser Box by Baccarat
Pale Blue French Crystal & Bronze Dresser Box by Baccarat

Pale Blue French Crystal & Bronze Dresser Box by Baccarat

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Antique rare nineteenth century French dresser box in pale blue crystal with bronze trim by Baccarat. A beautiful piece to add or start a collection.

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19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes

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Crystal, Bronze

19th Century Swedish Green Painted Box Dated 1815
19th Century Swedish Green Painted Box Dated 1815

19th Century Swedish Green Painted Box Dated 1815

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

A Swedish original green painted and carved bentwood box from the Gustavian Folk Art period. These small 19th Century Scandinavian collectibles were usually hand crafted and sometime...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes

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Wood, Paint

A Chinese Carved Red Lacquer Cinnabar Box, 19th Century
A Chinese Carved Red Lacquer Cinnabar Box, 19th Century

A Chinese Carved Red Lacquer Cinnabar Box, 19th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Chinese Carved Red Lacquer Cinnabar Box, 19th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Description: Cinnabar is a red mineral compos...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes

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Wood, Lacquer

1920s Art Deco Gold & Enamel Vanity Case by Cartier
1920s Art Deco Gold & Enamel Vanity Case by Cartier

1920s Art Deco Gold & Enamel Vanity Case by Cartier

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

1920s Art Deco gold & enamel vanity case by Cartier 14k Gold. signed Cartier Weight: 112.7 grams Dimensions: Width 3 in, Height 0.44 in approximately.

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Gold, Enamel

Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone Lidded Jewelry Trinket Box
Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone Lidded Jewelry Trinket Box

Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone Lidded Jewelry Trinket Box

By Maitland Smith

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage post-modern Hollywood Regency tessellated stone lidded trinket box, circa 1980s. Very chic and timeless addition to your decor. An ideal piece to add personality to your dec...

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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes

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Stone

Antique French Book Box
Antique French Book Box

Antique French Book Box

Located in Houston, TX

Designed to appear as a stack of books, this box is the perfect place to store your treasures. The hinged box is made of wood, and the books are trimmed in gold paint. This piece we...

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20th Century French Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Tiffany American Modern Sterling Silver Box
Tiffany American Modern Sterling Silver Box

Tiffany American Modern Sterling Silver Box

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Modern sterling silver box. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1912. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged with gently curved top and molded rim. Box interior cedar lined....

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Early 20th Century American Modern Decorative Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Vintage Italian Onyx Jewelry Box, Large Decorative Keepsake, 1960s
Vintage Italian Onyx Jewelry Box, Large Decorative Keepsake, 1960s

Vintage Italian Onyx Jewelry Box, Large Decorative Keepsake, 1960s

Rare LARGE vintage Italian onyx jewelry or keepsake box, made in Italy, circa 1960s. This impeccable semi-precious stone box is just superb with its variety of colors and designs fro...

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

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Onyx, Marble, Brass

Italian Florentine Gold Gilt Wood Trinket Jewelry Box
Italian Florentine Gold Gilt Wood Trinket Jewelry Box

Italian Florentine Gold Gilt Wood Trinket Jewelry Box

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Charming 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 as dec...

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

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Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Vintage Italian Rectangular Decorative Box 1980s
Vintage Italian Rectangular Decorative Box 1980s

Vintage Italian Rectangular Decorative Box 1980s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Vintage Italian Rectangular Decorative Box from the 1980s exudes Italian craftsmanship and elegance. Characterized by its sleek lines and refined design, this box serves as both ...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Metal

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

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Copper, Brass

18th c. Coromandel Travel Writing Slope
18th c. Coromandel Travel Writing Slope

18th c. Coromandel Travel Writing Slope

Located in Greenwich, CT

Very fine 18th century Indian Macassar Ebony traveling writing box with Tutenag metal hardware, the vividly grained case with rare alloy trim, the rectangular form opening to make a ...

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Late 18th Century Indian Antique Decorative Boxes

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Hardwood

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

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Glass, Wood

Art Nouveau Owl Repoussé Box with Moonstones by Alfred Daguet
Art Nouveau Owl Repoussé Box with Moonstones by Alfred Daguet

Art Nouveau Owl Repoussé Box with Moonstones by Alfred Daguet

By Alfred Daguet

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This piece features dozens semi-precious moonstones. Alfred Louis Achille DAGUET (1875 - 1942) was a metalsmith active in Paris during the first part of the 20th century. His metalw...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes

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Zinc

Art Deco Style Box with Ebony Veneer, with Inlays in Bronze and Springwood
Art Deco Style Box with Ebony Veneer, with Inlays in Bronze and Springwood

Art Deco Style Box with Ebony Veneer, with Inlays in Bronze and Springwood

By Loyzaga

Located in Mexico, Ciudad de México

Large box built in spring wood with ebony veneer and geometric inlays in bronze and spring wood. The influence for this piece came from Marion Dorn's design of the black and cream g...

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2010s Mexican Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Bronze

1960s Mid-Century Modern Onyx Jewelry Box, Made in Italy, Excellent
1960s Mid-Century Modern Onyx Jewelry Box, Made in Italy, Excellent

1960s Mid-Century Modern Onyx Jewelry Box, Made in Italy, Excellent

Located in Milano, IT

1960s Gorgeous Box in Onyx. Made in Italy. This box is in excellent condition. Dimension: 5,31 x 3,74 x 1,57 H inches 13,5 x 9,5 x 4 H cm

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Onyx

Vintage Italian Decorative Wood Box 1980s
Vintage Italian Decorative Wood Box 1980s

Vintage Italian Decorative Wood Box 1980s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Vintage Italian Decorative Wood Box from the 1980s is a beautifully crafted box with intricate woodwork, originating from Italy. Adorned with t...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Wood

1970s Mid-Century Modern fake Tortoiseshell Lucite Italian Jewelry Box
1970s Mid-Century Modern fake Tortoiseshell Lucite Italian Jewelry Box

1970s Mid-Century Modern fake Tortoiseshell Lucite Italian Jewelry Box

By Guzzini

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This 1970s Mid-Century Modern Italian jewelry box is a beautiful example of the era's design sensibilities, combining elegance, functionality, and high-quality craftsmanship. Here's ...

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

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Lucite

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 La Maison Desny, 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

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Metal, Chrome

Bath England Bathroom Boxes Set #1
Bath England Bathroom Boxes Set #1

Bath England Bathroom Boxes Set #1

By Creart

Located in Milan, IT

A glorious showcase of craftsmanship, this magnificent bathroom set is comprised of a small basket and box entirely handmade of brass preciously finished with 24k galvanized gold. Br...

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2010s Italian Decorative Boxes

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Gold, Brass

Swedish Empire Butter Box, ca 1820-1830
Swedish Empire Butter Box, ca 1820-1830

Swedish Empire Butter Box, ca 1820-1830

Located in Farsta, SE

Swedish Empire Butter Box, ca 1820-1830 Beautiful dark pattern and color. Old repair and signs of wear. Made of Swedish Kolmården marble. Heigth: 7.5 cm/2.9 inch Width: 13 cm/5.1 ...

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1820s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Decorative Boxes

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Marble

Vintage French Limoges Bowler Hat Form Porcelain Trinket Box
Vintage French Limoges Bowler Hat Form Porcelain Trinket Box

Vintage French Limoges Bowler Hat Form Porcelain Trinket Box

By Limoges

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Vintage Limoges Bowler Hat form Trinket Box, porcelain, French. Hand painted. Marked: "Peint main Limoges France HC". Porcelain & brass with bow clasp. An umbrella painted on the int...

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Late 20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes

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Brass

19th Century Swiss 18K Gold Pearl Set & Enamel Musical Box, Remond c.1800
19th Century Swiss 18K Gold Pearl Set & Enamel Musical Box, Remond c.1800

19th Century Swiss 18K Gold Pearl Set & Enamel Musical Box, Remond c.1800

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Music box’s sound recording available on request Antique early-19th Century Exceptional Swiss 18k gold & enamel music box, of elegant rectangular form, in the shape of an envelope, ...

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19th Century Swiss Other Antique Decorative Boxes

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Gold, Enamel

Early 20th Century Austrian Box
Early 20th Century Austrian Box

Early 20th Century Austrian Box

Located in Chicago, IL

A striking early 20th century Austrian box with ebony veneer over birch and with a thin fruitwood inlaid stripe around the lid. A simple brass handle allows the lid to be opened. Per...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Decorative Boxes

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Ebony, Fruitwood

Russian Malachite and Gilt Bronze Decorative Box, Early 20th Century
Russian Malachite and Gilt Bronze Decorative Box, Early 20th Century

Russian Malachite and Gilt Bronze Decorative Box, Early 20th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An exceptional and highly decorative Russian malachite and gilt bronze decorative box, dating to the early 20th century and embodying the opulence of Imperial-inspired design. The re...

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Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

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Malachite, Bronze

Glaciar Small Silver Alpaca & White Onyx Stone Box
Glaciar Small Silver Alpaca & White Onyx Stone Box

Glaciar Small Silver Alpaca & White Onyx Stone Box

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

Glaciar collection is meticulously handcrafted by our local artisans with these rectangular onyx pieces set around alpaca silver flower vases, boxes and trays. Our pieces are made...

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2010s South American Modern Decorative Boxes

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Stone, Onyx, Metal

Italian Deco Crystal Decanters and Glass Set with Silver Details, Italy, 1930s
Italian Deco Crystal Decanters and Glass Set with Silver Details, Italy, 1930s

Italian Deco Crystal Decanters and Glass Set with Silver Details, Italy, 1930s

Located in Roma, IT

Marvelous Art Deco Murano blown glass set in a stunning combination of crystal-clear glass, black glass and 800 silver. This charming and unique bar set is composed of two decanters ...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Crystal, Silver

Beautiful Art Deco Green Black Elgin American EAM Ladies Makeup & Mirror Compact
Beautiful Art Deco Green Black Elgin American EAM Ladies Makeup & Mirror Compact

Beautiful Art Deco Green Black Elgin American EAM Ladies Makeup & Mirror Compact

By Elgin American Mfg Co.

Located in Red Lion, PA

Beautiful Art Deco Circular Elgin American EAM Ladies Makeup & Mirror Compact, Emerald Green and Black Enamel, c. 1920s This exquisite Art Deco Elgin American ladies makeup compact ...

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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Metal, Enamel

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 centur...

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes

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Silver, Brass

Rare Mid-Century Artisan Copper Enamel Box and Lid by Capo Esmaltes
Rare Mid-Century Artisan Copper Enamel Box and Lid by Capo Esmaltes

Rare Mid-Century Artisan Copper Enamel Box and Lid by Capo Esmaltes

By Capo Esmaltes

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Rare Mid Century Modern rectangular carved wooden box with a slightly curved lid in enameled copper with colorful abstract decor was hand-crafted by Capo Esmaltes in Spain in 1960s....

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Metal, Copper, Enamel

20th Century English Confection Tin
20th Century English Confection Tin

20th Century English Confection Tin

Located in High Point, NC

Mid- 20th century confections tin made in England. It is decorated with a Romanesque pattern in bold blue and white. The height with the handle up is 8.5 inches and with the handle...

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20th Century English Decorative Boxes

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Metal

Gabriella Crespi Brass Pill Cigarette Card Box Italian, 1970s
Gabriella Crespi Brass Pill Cigarette Card Box Italian, 1970s

Gabriella Crespi Brass Pill Cigarette Card Box Italian, 1970s

By Gabriella Crespi

Located in New York, NY

Gabriella Crespi brass pill cigarette card box Italian, 1970s Measures: 4.4 inches wide on each side 0.3 inches deep Born in 1922, Gabriella Crespi studies architecture at the Poli...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Vintage Red Hand Painted Chinoiserie Box with Faux Tortoise Trim
Vintage Red Hand Painted Chinoiserie Box with Faux Tortoise Trim

Vintage Red Hand Painted Chinoiserie Box with Faux Tortoise Trim

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Wonderful hand painted Chinoiserie decorative box. Trimmed in a faux tortoise painted molding.

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20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

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Paint

Mid-Century Large Scale Neo-Classical Style Domed Burlwood Italian Box
Mid-Century Large Scale Neo-Classical Style Domed Burlwood Italian Box

Mid-Century Large Scale Neo-Classical Style Domed Burlwood Italian Box

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a large scale Italian burlwood box with neo-classical styling. It is marked on the bottom and includes the key. The interior is paper lined. The box dates to the 1960s.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Boxes

Materials

Burl

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

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Onyx

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stacking Box, Jubako, Meiji Period, Japan
Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stacking Box, Jubako, Meiji Period, Japan

Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stacking Box, Jubako, Meiji Period, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A fine and impressive Japanese gold maki-e decorated black lacquer five-tier jubako with presentation tray, two lids, and the original tomobako storage box, Meiji period, late 19th c...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Boxes

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Lacquer

Very Fine Quality English Mahogany Letter Box Made and Labeled by F. Waller
Very Fine Quality English Mahogany Letter Box Made and Labeled by F. Waller

Very Fine Quality English Mahogany Letter Box Made and Labeled by F. Waller

Located in San Francisco, CA

A very fine quality English mahogany letter box made and signed by F. Waller and so labeled. This finely crafted letter box has 2 drawers one on each side fitted with campaign style ...

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1830s English Regency Antique Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Circular guilloche silver pill box with hinged lid
Circular guilloche silver pill box with hinged lid

Circular guilloche silver pill box with hinged lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Circular guilloche silver pill box with hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: European. Brand: Unknown. Weight: 19.16 grams. Dimensions: 4x1cm. Content: 925/1000. As...

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20th Century Decorative Boxes

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Silver

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.