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Decorative Boxes For Sale
Carl Aubock Round Leather Storage Box with Lid, Vienna, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and elegant round lidded storage box, vintage from the 1950s, designed and handcrafted by Werkstätte Carl Auböck in Vienna/Austria. Originally intended as a cigarette dis...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather

Antique 1815 Yellow Gold Pearl and Turquoise Pill Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique 12 karat yellow gold box with pearl and turquoise; an addition to our diverse ornamental collection. This exceptional antique 12 karat yellow gold box has a cylindrical form. The sides of this antique box are plain and unembellished. This exceptional gold box is fitted with a fine and impressive hinged cover embellished with impressive foliate decoration accented with five clusters of individually set turquoise to the floral motifs. The surface to the underside is embellished with impressive engine turned decoration in a concentric ring design. The upper and lower rims of the box is encompassed with eighty-five claw set seed pearls. This exceptional antique gold pill box...
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1810s Antique Decorative Boxes

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Gold

Red Japanese Lacquered Box Meiji Decorative Box, circa 1880
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Nice Japanese glove box in red and black lacquered wood dating from the end of the 19th century. It is decorated with delicate gold, black and white flowers and foliage on all its vi...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Boxes

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Lacquer, Wood

HERMES leather Travel Case Circa 1989
Located in New York, NY
Vintage HERMES Leather suitcase, with brass locks, cotton interior with leather straps. Leather handle all Original. Locks are stamped "Hermes ...
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Late 20th Century French Decorative Boxes

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Leather

Antique Paul Sormani Signed Parisian Napoleon III Period Glove Box
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce very fine quality Napoleon III Period (1852-1870) gilt bronze ormolu mounted inlaid glove box by important Parisian ébéniste Paul Sormani (1817-1877) Exquisitely hand-cra...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

1950s by Piero Fornasetti Midcentury Italian Design Box
Located in Brescia, IT
Serigraphy on metal, wood box Excellent condition.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Chinese Style Lacquered Brush or Pencil Box Painted Butterfly, circa 1940
Located in Labrit, Landes
Lacquered paintbrush or pensil box, made in the chinese style. In this painting features a butterfly and flowers. The key is not the original but it does correspond to the lock. Good...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Wood

William And Mary Kingwood Coffre-Fort
Located in Essex, MA
With rectangular hinged top with brass strap mounting. When open the front folds down to expose hidden compartments and wells. Case mounted the same as the lid. Side carry handles. I...
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Early 18th Century European William and Mary Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Heart Shaped Shell Encrusted Box with Hinged Lid and Red lining
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A hand crafted Sea shell box in a heart shape. The box is hinged and opens with a brass chain to hold open. Lined in red felt. A great gift, wedding o...
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20th Century Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Felt, Wood

Early 19th Century Neoclassical Automaton Windmill Sewing Box
Located in Essex, MA
Rare early 19th century working automaton sewing box with hidden compartments for necessaries and sewing implements. Original handmade cloc...
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Early 19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Decorative Boxes

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Alabaster

Antique Islamic Qajar Hand Carved Wooden Pen Box
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Qajar hand carved wooden pen box. The box has an elongated shape with rounded corners. The upper part of the lid of the box depicts a multifigural scene, the sides are adorned with hand carved floral patterns and cartouches with Arabic letterings. Antique Arabic Islamic Wooden...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique English Mahogany Campaign Style Lap Desk Writing Box
Located in Forney, TX
A lovely antique English mahogany campaign style travel desk / writing slope box with beautifully aged warm rich patina. circa 1825 Commonly used by military officers in the field, ...
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19th Century English Campaign Antique Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Italian Blue Marble Clamshell Vanity Box
Located in Stamford, CT
1950s Italian marble clamshell box. Deep blue veined marble with brass banding and brass feet. Made in Italy sticker on the underside.
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1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble, Brass

Modern Box in Antique Shagreen with Shell and Brass Insert by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite rectangular boxes is masterfully crafted from antique shagreen, showcasing a unique cosmos pattern that elegantly marries modern design with classic luxury. It feature...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Nils Fougstedt Pewter Box for Firma Svenskt Tenn, 1986
Located in Stockholm, SE
Nils Fougstedt (1881-1954), Pewter Box for Firma Svenskt Tenn, 1986 This is an exquisite tin box adorned with intricate meadow flowers in relief. The delicate floral patterns bring ...
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1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Studio Pottery Box by Sequoia Miller
By Sequoia Miller
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Stunning studio pottery box by renowned potter and now curator Dr. Sequoia Miller. This box was most likely made in the 1990s and is a wonderful shape that is both modern and ancie...
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1990s American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stoneware

1960s Studio Art Walnut Wood Box Slide Open
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Studio Art Walnut Wood Box Slide Open No label. George Nakashima inspired. Clean Modern Design 3.75 h x 11.5 w x 5.5 d Walnut wood Double dove tail joints Preowned original v...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

A vintage Maitland Smith tessellated horn and stone box with brass trim.
Located in Winnetka, IL
A flat top brown polished horn box by Maitland Smith having two wide bands of polished green stone tiles surrounded by a gold brass band. The interior is a warm mahogany wood.
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone, Brass

Finest Antique English Burr Walnut and Brass Cigar Cabinet / Humidor, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
About as fine as they get, this large Burr walnut cigar cabinet is a magnificent quality box beautifully made. Each corner has a carved column with a polished brass base and brass...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Lucite, Tortoise Plexiglass and Brass Christian Dior Jewelry Box 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful and tiny Christian Dior style jewellery case, it is made of Lucite, Tortoise plexiglass and brass. It was produced in France during 1970s and in its simplicity and eleg...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

1940's New Old Stock Pharmacy Box - Large Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940's New Old Stock Pharmacy Box - Large Quantity Available. Original new old stock French packaging, never used. Listing is for a single box and lid. Workshop Report: Our worksh...
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1940s French Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Art Deco Box Pietro Chiesa & Gio Ponti for Fontana Arte, Italy 1930s
Located in Palermo, IT
Amazing rectangular corrugated box made of wood and mirrored crystal with engraving of a spatial concept always on the crystal for an amazing effect to light reflections. Pietro Chie...
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Brass

Inlaid Table Cabinet
Located in Bradenton, FL
Inlaid table cabinet with six compartments and two handles. This is a beautifully decorated crafted box reflecting the craftsmanship and cultural influences of Goa during the colonia...
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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

19th Century Swedish antique rustic Folk Art Wooden box with original color
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish folk art wooden box from Piteå, Norbotten Northern Sweden The wooden box has untouched original color. The box is stable in construction. Nice storage inside. Ha...
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19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Antique metal Pill Box with Mother-of-Pearl inlay to lid, English Edwardian
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a small oval shaped antique metal Pill Box with Mother-of Pearl Inlay dating to the Edwardian or late Victorian period. The box is made...
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Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Chinoiserie Box
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinoiserie decorated fruit box. Beautiful decorated Chinoiserie box used to serve fruits and specail treats. Hand gilt painting over red lacquer. Strong patina of wear so...
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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Pietra Box Antico & Arabescato by Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
Carved from one of four types of authentic marble, the Pietra Box presents a playful fusion of classic materials and modern design. With a complementary stone handle, this decorative...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble

Grand Malachite Stone Box With Brass Banding, *8.5" Round
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This is a stunning Grand Malachite Stone Box With Brass Banding, This is quite a large box as it is 8.5" across and is 2" high. The inside is as found witch tells me the it could b...
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1950s Unknown Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Malachite

Extremely Gorgeous Russian Enamel Egg With Fabulous Swans
Located in Media, PA
This Ornate Decorative Egg is a stunning piece. Featuring intricate enamel work with swan and floral motifs, it captivates with its vibrant colors and detailed artistry. The egg's de...
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1940s Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Backgammon game by Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Rare travel backgammon designed by Louis Vuitton Pre-owned , never used Great gift
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2010s French Decorative Boxes

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Leather, Wood

Large Bronze and Green Glass Box, Russian, circa 1825
Located in New York, NY
Large bronze and green glass box, Russian, circa 1825.
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1820s Russian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass

English Victorian Period Bank Storage Box with Brass Accents and Metal Interior
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Victorian period bank storage box from the 19th century with brass corners and removable metal interior. This English Victorian period bank storage box from the 19th cent...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare box-type object with antique wooden peacock figure XIX
Located in Cantù, IT
Rare box-type object with antique wooden peacock figure XIX
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1830s Italian Other Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Hermès Sterling Silver Box circa 1950s by Ravinet d’Enfert
Located in Bath, GB
A truly luxurious find, I have only ever seen these before in silver plate, this one in sterling silver with the "Minerva" mark (corresponding to 950/1000 for French silver). The ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

19th century painted Swedish desktop box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century painted Swedish desktop box circa 1840. Good quality Scandinavian box in original paint.  Hand painted in a blue/green colour scheme.  Further painted with a red cartou...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pine, Paint

Mauro Manetti Duck Ice Bucket, Italy, 1970s
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant silver plated duck ice bucket by Mauro Manetti, with an metal inlay inside and signed on the bottom.
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

19th Century Victorian Malachite Stone Box With Natural Mineral Samples c.1880
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Victorian malachite book shaped box with natural mineral samples. When the box is opened it reveales thirty two natural samples, each fitting into their own comp...
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20th Century British Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Malachite, Multi-gemstone

19th Century English Victorian Campaign Style Travel Desk Writing Box
Located in Forney, TX
A antique Victorian era English campaign style brass bound mahogany portable lap desk / writing slope with nicely aged patina. circa 1850 Commonly used by military officers in the f...
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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Japanese Cloisonne Box by Inaba, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Japanese cloisonne hinged box with pheasant and autumn foliage, by Inaba Nanaho and the Inaba Cloisonne Company, Meiji period, circa 1900, ...
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper, Enamel, Metal

19th Century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver Mounted 2 Compartmented Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th-century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver-Mounted 2-Compartmented Box, European, possibly Dutch. Unmarked A unique and whimsical 19th-century continental tortoise shell silver-...
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Mid-19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Charles II Needlework Casket, Second Half of the 17th Century
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of an English needlework casket from the Charles II period (1660-1685), with silk work exterior panels depicting various figures and animals, a top mirrored compartmen...
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Late 17th Century English Charles II Antique Decorative Boxes

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Brass, Iron

Art Deco 1930s Ceramic Bonbonniere, Half Doll, Powder Box, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Beautifully styled is this 1930s Art Deco French Bonbonniere. Part of the half doll, powder box, jar family. Typical Art Deco coloring which is as b...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Early 17th Century Medieval Handcrafted Black Iron Coffer or Box
Located in Brescia, IT
The iron coffer, fully original in every part of it, was forged and handcrafted in German in the 1610. Complete with key. Full working iron mechanisms. It ...
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Early 17th Century German Medieval Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Rock Crystal Box, large
Located in Cypress, CA
Impressive hand carved and hand polished Rock Crystal Box with Lucite handle.
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21st Century and Contemporary European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rock Crystal

Studio Crafted Teak and Walnut Burl Lidded Oval Box
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage hand made lidded oval box crafted in teak and walnut burl wood with copper nail detail. Signed. Dimensions: 7.5" wide x 5" deep x 3" tall.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes

Materials

Teak, Walnut

Mercier Tortoiseshell Lucite and Chrome Box, France circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
The Parisian luxury house Maison Mercier Freres designed this elegant decorative lidded box. The piece was crafted in France circa 1970. It boasts a rectangular modernist design form...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Chrome

19th Century Perfume Box - Napoleon III - Crystal Bottles
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful antique marquetry wooden box for perfume. The box dates from the French Napoleon III period, circa 1880-1890. The box features those original crystal perfume bottles, bea...
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1880s French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Burl

Art Deco Crystal Glass Trinket Decorative Vanity Box, vintage Austria 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A really beautiful clear crystal glass Art Deco Trinket Jewelry box or catchall. In very good condition with signs of use. A real collectors item for your Art Deco setting. Nice addi...
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1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Art Glass

Antique Japanese Meiji Silver Dragon Box
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Meiji silver box, ca 1910. Round and lobed with raised cover; on cover top applied dragon with scaly coiled body, extended talons, and comically long whiskers. Marked. Weigh...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

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

Materials

Wood, Paint

1960’s Trafitol Vulcanised Card Storage Boxes – Large Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960's Trafitol Vulcanised Card Storage Boxes - Large Quantity Available. In 1853 the textile industrial revolution arrived in Loos, Nord France with the formation of the Esquermes f...
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1960s Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Other

1960s Murano Bronze-Mounted Glass Casket Attributed to Sommerso
Located in Winnetka, IL
A striking vintage bronze-mounted clear thick Murano glass casket attributed to Sommerso having a smoked glass interior.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass

1921 René Lalique - Box Deux Sirènes Mermaids Orange Opalescent Glass
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Box "Deux Sirenes" (mermaids) made in orange opalescent glass by René Lalique in 1921. Wooden base. Molded signature on lid. Perfect condition. Sublime color. diameter: 26 cm Féli...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Blown Glass, Wood

Antique Silver Outer Layer Wood Box
Located in Brea, CA
Antique silver outer layer on wood box. Extremely beautiful and very hard to find with intricate geometrical designs. Top of box width is 3 in. Bottom of box width is 4.5 in. See image.
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19th Century Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Lidded Bronze Art Deco Box by H.F. Ægte Bronce, Denmark, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A lidded bronze Art Deco box with amazing patina. Made by H.F. Ægte Bronce, Denmark, 1930s. Good condition, only some light scratches. Stamped ...
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Moroccan Moorish Middle Eastern Large Inlaid Wood Micro Mosaic Jewelry Box
Located in Studio City, CA
Stunning mosaic design, this intricate wood box is made from multiple micro pieces of wood with some possible bone inlays. Gorgeous craftsmanship. A true work of art. Would be a g...
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20th Century Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century American Rosewood Box With Fruit Wood Star Inlay, Fun Interior
Located in Stamford, CT
A beautifully made hand carved rosewood and fruit wood box with heart shaped bone escutcheon.The whimsical interior lined with paper carpet pattern from...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass, Fruitwood, Rosewood

Danish Modern Solid Teak Tambour Door Box
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice Danish modern solid teak tambour door box, circa 1970s. The box is in very good vintage condition and measures 9.75"W x 10.5"D x 5.5"H. #2783
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Teak

Antique, New and Vintage Decorative Boxes

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

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

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

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

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

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