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Decorative Boxes For Sale
Art Deco Copper and Brass Box
Art Deco Copper and Brass Box

Art Deco Copper and Brass Box

Located in Waddinxveen, ZH

Beautifully made and decorated box in brass and copper. Key is present.

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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper

Modernist Burl Wood Trinket Box
Modernist Burl Wood Trinket Box

Modernist Burl Wood Trinket Box

Located in San Diego, CA

An unusual and streamlined burl wood trinket box, circa 1990s. The box has a movable lid and is in great vintage condition. Incredibly beautiful pi...

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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Burl

Vintage Japanned Pen Box, Japanese, Lacquer, Calligrapher's Quill Case, Art Deco
Vintage Japanned Pen Box, Japanese, Lacquer, Calligrapher's Quill Case, Art Deco

Vintage Japanned Pen Box, Japanese, Lacquer, Calligrapher's Quill Case, Art Deco

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage Japanned pen box. A Japanese, lacquered Papier-mâché calligrapher's quill case, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Charming desktop pen case, ideal for col...

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1930s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

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

Early 20th Century Japanese Pillow Box
Early 20th Century Japanese Pillow Box

Early 20th Century Japanese Pillow Box

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Very nice box also used as a pillow in the Japanese culture, early 20th century. It is black lacquered and decorated with hand painted golden floral patterns. The copper latch is nic...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Box Lucite Ice effect and Brass Chrome Willy Rizzo Style, Italy 1970s
Midcentury Box Lucite Ice effect and Brass Chrome Willy Rizzo Style, Italy 1970s

Midcentury Box Lucite Ice effect and Brass Chrome Willy Rizzo Style, Italy 1970s

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury amazing rectangular box in lucite ice effect and brass chromated in the style of Willy Rizzo. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Perfect desk object or gift idea.

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

Antique Anglo-Indian Quill Box with Porcupine Quills, Ceylon, 1920
Antique Anglo-Indian Quill Box with Porcupine Quills, Ceylon, 1920

Antique Anglo-Indian Quill Box with Porcupine Quills, Ceylon, 1920

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Anglo-Indian quill box handcrafted and decorated with porcupine quills and bone dots. Made in Ceylon which was the colonial name for Sri Lanka. Porcupine quillwork objects of...

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Early 20th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Fragranze Square Brown Glass Diffuser 100ml
Fragranze Square Brown Glass Diffuser 100ml

Fragranze Square Brown Glass Diffuser 100ml

By Creart

Located in Milan, IT

A square 100ml diffuser in brown glass brings a sculptural note to the interior, defined by softly reflective surfaces and luminous gold-leaf finished details. Its compact silhouette...

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2010s Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass

Modernist Hand-Blown Amber Murano Glass Box with Brass Fittings
Modernist Hand-Blown Amber Murano Glass Box with Brass Fittings

Modernist Hand-Blown Amber Murano Glass Box with Brass Fittings

Located in New York, NY

This warm and elegant Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Box in Amber W/ Brass Fittings originates from Italy during the 21st Century. A sleek and minimal piece with incredible hues a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Pewter Casket by Ellen Schlanbusch by Just Andersen, 1950s, Denmark
Pewter Casket by Ellen Schlanbusch by Just Andersen, 1950s, Denmark

Pewter Casket by Ellen Schlanbusch by Just Andersen, 1950s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

Refined pewter box designed by Ellen Schlanbusch for Just Andersen in the 1950s. * Lidded pewter box with a fitted wooden interior. Originally designed as a cigarette box. * Designe...

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1950s Danish Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Sèvres Porcelain Casket, Napoleon III Period, 19th Century.
Sèvres Porcelain Casket, Napoleon III Period, 19th Century.

Sèvres Porcelain Casket, Napoleon III Period, 19th Century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Sèvres porcelain casket, Napoleon III period, 19th century. 19th century casket, Napoleon III period, Sèvres porcelain and gilt brass mount. Dime...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Collectible spectacular rare big box, casket, tramp art, folk art, 1885, Austria
Collectible spectacular rare big box, casket, tramp art, folk art, 1885, Austria

Collectible spectacular rare big box, casket, tramp art, folk art, 1885, Austria

Located in Wien, AT

This incredibly rare box is made in the famous austrian tramp art around 1880 to 1890, its a extraordinary richly decorated example of these boxes. The object is rectangular in shap...

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1880s Austrian Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Palissy Majolica Pumpkin Tureen
19th Century Palissy Majolica Pumpkin Tureen

19th Century Palissy Majolica Pumpkin Tureen

Located in Austin, TX

Small 19th Century Palissy Majolica Pumpkin Tureen.

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1890s Portuguese Rustic Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Fantastic quality antique Victorian rosewood and mother of pearl inlaid work box
Fantastic quality antique Victorian rosewood and mother of pearl inlaid work box

Fantastic quality antique Victorian rosewood and mother of pearl inlaid work box

Located in Ipswich, GB

Fantastic quality antique Victorian rosewood and mother of pearl inlaid work box having a quality antique Victorian work box with stunning mother of pearl inlay, with a lift up lid o...

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Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

Czechoslovakia Art Deco Jeweled dresser box.  marbled glass with gilt decoration
Czechoslovakia Art Deco Jeweled dresser box.  marbled glass with gilt decoration

Czechoslovakia Art Deco Jeweled dresser box. marbled glass with gilt decoration

By Kralik Glassworks

Located in Mobile, AL

The variety of glass made in Czechoslovakia in the Art Deco period is astounding. And, some of the most beautiful exports were the dresser boxes with jeweled lids, many clearly stam...

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1930s European Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Art Glass

1950s Onyx Mineral Stone Jewelry Box / Hinged Box
1950s Onyx Mineral Stone Jewelry Box / Hinged Box

1950s Onyx Mineral Stone Jewelry Box / Hinged Box

Located in Barcelona, ES

Mid-Century Modern hinged box veneered in fine Onyx stone, Spain, 1950s. This exquisite vintage 1950s rectangular box is all constructed with onyx and features a brass hinge. This tr...

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

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Brass

Antique Chip Carved Wooden Box with Geometric Floral Design, 19th Century
Antique Chip Carved Wooden Box with Geometric Floral Design, 19th Century

Antique Chip Carved Wooden Box with Geometric Floral Design, 19th Century

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This antique chip-carved wooden box, from the late 19th century, features intricate geometric and floral patterns on its surface. The hand-carved details showcase a symmetrical arran...

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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Silver and Leather Box by Hermes, Italy, c. 1960
Silver and Leather Box by Hermes, Italy, c. 1960

Silver and Leather Box by Hermes, Italy, c. 1960

By Hermès

Located in New York City, NY

Round Hermes box wrapped in black leather, with four compartments inside.

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1960s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Two 20th C English Style Polychromed Carved Wood Apple & Pear Boxes/Tea Caddies
Two 20th C English Style Polychromed Carved Wood Apple & Pear Boxes/Tea Caddies

Two 20th C English Style Polychromed Carved Wood Apple & Pear Boxes/Tea Caddies

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Two 20th Century English Style Polychromed Carved Wood Apple Boxes/Tea Caddies  A pair of exquisite 20th-century English-style polychromed carved wood boxes, one apple-shaped and th...

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20th Century Georgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

1970s Maitland Smith Faceted Brown Rectangular Turtle Box on Metal Stand
1970s Maitland Smith Faceted Brown Rectangular Turtle Box on Metal Stand

1970s Maitland Smith Faceted Brown Rectangular Turtle Box on Metal Stand

By Maitland Smith

Located in Farmington Hills, MI

We are very pleased to offer this Maitland-Smith turtle shell box, circa 1970s, a sculptural and quietly luxurious accent piece elevated on an elegant metal stand. Crafted with a ric...

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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Victorian Hungarian Ash Stationery Box Howell James & Co
Victorian Hungarian Ash Stationery Box Howell James & Co

Victorian Hungarian Ash Stationery Box Howell James & Co

Located in Northampton, GB

Dome Topped Stationary Box From our Boxes collection, we are delighted to offer this Victorian Hungarian Ash Stationery Box by Howell James & Co. The Stationary Box is veneered to t...

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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Giant Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in in Crystal with Bubbles and Brass Fittings
Giant Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in in Crystal with Bubbles and Brass Fittings

Giant Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in in Crystal with Bubbles and Brass Fittings

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Impressive in its scale alone, this stunning hand-blown Murano glass box exudes luxury and refinement. This Pulegoso Murano glass box is a captivating fusion of artistry and function...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Italian Florentine Mid-Century Leather Oval Jewelry Holder Trinket Box
Italian Florentine Mid-Century Leather Oval Jewelry Holder Trinket Box

Italian Florentine Mid-Century Leather Oval Jewelry Holder Trinket Box

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Charming Mid-Century Italian hand crafted box in leather featuring a gold embossed lid with floral decoration and green fabric interior. The color of the leather box is black with a ...

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

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Petite Ming Shipwreck Box, c. 1500
Petite Ming Shipwreck Box, c. 1500

Petite Ming Shipwreck Box, c. 1500

Located in Chicago, IL

The soft, matte texture and eroded wear of this petite porcelain box suggest it spent many years submerged in saltwater, likely excavated from a sunken trade ship carrying Chinese ce...

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16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Brutalist Aluminium and Brass Box by David Marshall
Brutalist Aluminium and Brass Box by David Marshall

Brutalist Aluminium and Brass Box by David Marshall

By David Marshall

Located in London, GB

Brutalist aluminium and brass lidded box by David Marshall (circa 1980s). This brutalist style box is both weighty and tactile with the maker's mark impressed on the aluminium cover ...

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1980s Spanish Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Clay Vide poche, Vallauris, France, 1960
Clay Vide poche, Vallauris, France, 1960

Clay Vide poche, Vallauris, France, 1960

By Vallauris

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Charming vintage ceramic box from Vallauris, adorned with a hand-painted design of colorful, abstract motifs. The white surface is enlivened by free touches of green, blue, pink, and...

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1960s French French Provincial Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Carved Horse Puzzle Box, American Studio Craftsman 1970s
Vintage Carved Horse Puzzle Box, American Studio Craftsman 1970s

Vintage Carved Horse Puzzle Box, American Studio Craftsman 1970s

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage carved wood box features abstract horse head form in striking choice of solid walnut wood. The fine relief detailing is done in carefully carved lighter wood to add volume an...

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20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Walnut

Italian alp  box
Italian alp  box

Italian alp box

$1,280Sale Price|20% Off

Italian alp box

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Italian alp folk art box

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Pewter Casket by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Pewter Casket by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark

Pewter Casket by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

Lidded Pewter Casket designed made by Just Andersen in 1930. A timeless piece for an exquisite place * Lidded pewter box with a velvet inner box. * Designer: Just Andersen * Style: ...

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1920s Danish Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Handpainted Crab Terrine by Michel Caugant for Herberstein, Portugal
Handpainted Crab Terrine by Michel Caugant for Herberstein, Portugal

Handpainted Crab Terrine by Michel Caugant for Herberstein, Portugal

By Michel Caugant

Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp

Handpainted crab terrine by Michel Caugant dating from the 1950s. Michel Caugant was the son of a French pâté maker, he designed terrines for his father's factory. The terrine was m...

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1950s French French Provincial Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

R Lalique Box Cicadas 1921
R Lalique Box Cicadas 1921

R Lalique Box Cicadas 1921

By René Lalique

Located in NANTES, FR

Opalescent molded glass box decorated with cicadas. This model was created in 1921. The glassware is in perfect condition. The satin background is original and requires restoration...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Art Glass

17th Century Italian Leather Box
17th Century Italian Leather Box

17th Century Italian Leather Box

Located in Chicago, IL

A stunning 17th century Italian leather covered wood trunk covered in brass nail heads, some spelling out a word on top, and with iron strap hinges a...

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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

Silversmith Riondet Paris Modernist Silver Plate Box with Fleur-de-lis Decor
Silversmith Riondet Paris Modernist Silver Plate Box with Fleur-de-lis Decor

Silversmith Riondet Paris Modernist Silver Plate Box with Fleur-de-lis Decor

By Travail Francais

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exquisite decorative silver plate box, crafted by the silversmith Riondet et Cie, Paris, France, circa 1960, is a fine example of its kind. The rectangular shape features a silv...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

American Folk Art Painted Toleware Tin Box
American Folk Art Painted Toleware Tin Box

American Folk Art Painted Toleware Tin Box

Located in Bradenton, FL

Charming American Toleware Tin Box. Box is hand-painted in vivid folk art floral motifs of red, gold, and green against a deep black background. The domed lid features an oval black tin handle, and the front of lid retains the front portion of its original latch. This example displays the warmth and character typical of the 19th century decorative tinware, where utilitarian household objects were elevated through hand-painted embellishment. The floral and foliate designs were often inspired by Pennsylvania German or New England folk art traditions. Artisans and tin peddlers offered these brightly adorned boxes, trays, etc to rural families. Each was uniquely decorated, often by women, to reflect floral motifs in domestic interiors of the Federal and Victorian periods. In today's interiors, this toleware box...

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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tin

Antique English Seashell Encrusted Music Box
Antique English Seashell Encrusted Music Box

Antique English Seashell Encrusted Music Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Enchanting 19th century English Victorian lidded box lovingly decorated with exotic seashells with an interior lined in felt, featuring a wind up music box version of the Welsh song ...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Felt, Organic Material

Large Edwardian Bentwood Hatbox
Large Edwardian Bentwood Hatbox

Large Edwardian Bentwood Hatbox

Located in Riverdale, NY

Large Edwardian Bent Wood Hat Box with metal riveted banding for support on all edges. Has a lot of period labels including Cunard Ships, with 4 feet as well to sit upright. Great fo...

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1910s European Edwardian Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bentwood

Small Chinese Export Cloisonné Lidded Box decorated with peaches, Circa 1930
Small Chinese Export Cloisonné Lidded Box decorated with peaches, Circa 1930

Small Chinese Export Cloisonné Lidded Box decorated with peaches, Circa 1930

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very decorative Chinese Export cloisonné lidded box which we date to the 20th century, Circa 1930. The box has a cylindrical shape, with its original lid and is all beauti...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Fragranze Set of 4 Green Glass Bath Accessories
Fragranze Set of 4 Green Glass Bath Accessories

Fragranze Set of 4 Green Glass Bath Accessories

By Creart

Located in Milan, IT

A refined 4-piece bathroom set in decorated green glass, designed to bring a luminous, coordinated accent to the vanity. It includes a soap dispenser (H 22.5 cm, Ø 6.5 cm), diffuser ...

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2010s Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass

French Majolica Rabbit Money Bank Circa 1900
French Majolica Rabbit Money Bank Circa 1900

French Majolica Rabbit Money Bank Circa 1900

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica Rabbit Money Bank Circa 1900.

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Early 1900s French Country Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Rochard Limoges Paris Perfume Bottle in Porcelain Box
Rochard Limoges Paris Perfume Bottle in Porcelain Box

Rochard Limoges Paris Perfume Bottle in Porcelain Box

By Rochard Limoges

Located in Philadelphia, PA

From Rochard, Limoges Paris, a hand enameled trinket box, a scent chest with a metal caged glass bottle, circa 1970-1980s. The oval metal braced box has a domed lid with a tear-drop...

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Late 20th Century French International Style Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper

French Glass and Ormolu Wedding Casket, circa 1860
French Glass and Ormolu Wedding Casket, circa 1860

French Glass and Ormolu Wedding Casket, circa 1860

Located in Vienna, AT

Glass and ormolu-mounted rectangular casket. Made in France in the 1860s. Perfect original condition with a lovely patina.

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1860s French Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Japanese Covered Grape Plique a Jour Enamel Kogo - Box and Cover
Japanese Covered Grape Plique a Jour Enamel Kogo - Box and Cover

Japanese Covered Grape Plique a Jour Enamel Kogo - Box and Cover

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Japanese covered silvered and enamel kogo or box for incense. The box is enameled with polychrome images of grape vines with berries made in the Plique a Jour technique on burgundy...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel

French Art Deco sewing box in sculpted wood, ca. 1900
French Art Deco sewing box in sculpted wood, ca. 1900

French Art Deco sewing box in sculpted wood, ca. 1900

Located in Meulebeke, BE

This charming sewing box was crafted in France around 1900, blending early Art Deco geometry with the warmth of traditional craftsmanship. Made of solid wood, it features diamond‑sha...

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Late 19th Century Belgian Art Deco Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fabric, Wood

19th Century Burr Walnut Double Hinged Writing Slope with Brass Edges and Inlay
19th Century Burr Walnut Double Hinged Writing Slope with Brass Edges and Inlay

19th Century Burr Walnut Double Hinged Writing Slope with Brass Edges and Inlay

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Brass bound and inlaid burled walnut travel desk of large size and with double hinges. The first section lifts to a vertical position with document storage in the lid, the second sec...

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Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Intricate Carved French Fruit Wood Trunk, Perfume Box, circa 1880
Intricate Carved French Fruit Wood Trunk, Perfume Box, circa 1880

Intricate Carved French Fruit Wood Trunk, Perfume Box, circa 1880

Located in Bath, GB

A fabulous example of a French fruitwood box carved beautifully carved into the form of a trunk. Look closely at the amazing detail, the side handles, the leather stitching, the l...

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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

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Fruitwood

MCM Abalone Shell and Brass Lidded Trinket Box in the Style of Los Castillios
MCM Abalone Shell and Brass Lidded Trinket Box in the Style of Los Castillios

MCM Abalone Shell and Brass Lidded Trinket Box in the Style of Los Castillios

By Los Castillos

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful MCM abalone shell and brass lidded trinket box with hard wood lining made in Mexico in the style of Los Castillios, circa 1960s. The piece is stamped on the underside “Made...

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

Materials

Brass

Poseidon Blue Leather Round Bath Set
Poseidon Blue Leather Round Bath Set

Poseidon Blue Leather Round Bath Set

By Pinetti

Located in Milan, IT

Part of the Poseidon collection, this exceptional bathroom set will elevate the look of any bathroom with its timeless elegance. It comprises a cylindrical soap dispenser, toothbrush holder, cotton holder, and small object box or soap bar holder nested within a rectangular tray. All pieces are upholstered entirely in a soft blue-colored leather, which contrasts with the polished metal pump...

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2010s Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Lidded Bronze Box by Hans Bergstrom for Ystad Metall / Brons, Sweden, 1930s
Lidded Bronze Box by Hans Bergstrom for Ystad Metall / Brons, Sweden, 1930s

Lidded Bronze Box by Hans Bergstrom for Ystad Metall / Brons, Sweden, 1930s

An extremely rare, possibly unique, bronze jar with amazing patina. The lid adorned with a knob in the shape of a fish. Designed by Hans Bergström for Ystad Metall / Brons, Sweden, ...

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

1980s Maitland-Smith Tessellated Pink Stone Octagonal Scalloped Lidded Box
1980s Maitland-Smith Tessellated Pink Stone Octagonal Scalloped Lidded Box

1980s Maitland-Smith Tessellated Pink Stone Octagonal Scalloped Lidded Box

By Maitland Smith

Located in St. Louis, MO

This striking and unusual, this Hollywood Regency lidded decorative box was crafted by the renowned luxury design house Maitland-Smith during the mid 1980s. The substantial piece fea...

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1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble, Brass

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.