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Decorative Boxes For Sale
Ink Blue/Natural Horn Checkerboard Box
Located in New York, NY
Decorative keepsake/jewelry box clad in hand incised natural horn and ink blue dyed bone tiles hand set on a wood structure. A great addition to any desk or coffee table.
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Wood

Pop Art Limoges French Porcelain Lipstick Miniature Trinket Box Rochard Signed
By Limoges, Rochard Limoges
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Limoges France Rochard Peint main trinket box crimson lipstick in blue marbled case with brass accent. Marked as shown. The hinged lidded trinket box measures 1.25 inches tall, ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

French 19th Century Folk Art Leather Box
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered Folk Art box made out of wood and covered with leather. Working lock and key. France, circa 1850 Weathered, small losses.
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19th Century French Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

Agate and Ormolu Jewel box French Made 20th Century
Located in Soquel, CA
Agate and ormolu French jewel box, the casket form in variegated red, black and pink stone, with hinged lid opening to a velvet lined interior, together ...
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20th Century French Decorative Boxes

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Agate, Gold Plate

19th Century Rectangular Antique Wooden Storage Chest
Located in Yonkers, NY
An old Indonesian wooden box from the 19th century with inlaid brass details, partitioned interior and rustic character. Caressing the annals of time with rustic elegance, this old I...
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19th Century Indonesian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Vintage Deed Box, English, Art Deco, Iron, Document, Deposit, Chest, circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage deed box. An English, Art Deco iron document or deposit chest, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. Displays a desirable age...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Late 19th Century Silver Deer Box from India
Located in Marseille, FR
Late 19th century silver deer box from India.
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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Britannia Standard Silver

19th Century Graduated Stack of Paint Decorated Pantry Boxes
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Graduated Stack of Paint Decorated Pantry Boxes, circa 1880, comprising five shaved splint bentwood pantry boxes with straight overlaps fastened via wooden pegs, in late...
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Late 19th Century American Country Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Chrome Glass and Briar Wood Pocket Emptier in Christian Dior Style
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful midcentury chrome glass and briarwood pocket emptier. This fantastic piece was designed in Christian Dior Style during the 1980s. The...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Egg on Tripod hand painted Sterling Silver Enamel on Guillochè Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Egg on tripod in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guillochè, Russian Empire style inspired by Carl Fabergè eggs ...
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1960s Italian Other Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate

Early 19th Century Persian Wooden Box
Located in London, GB
Early 19th century Persian wooden box A large Persian wooden box and marquetry called "Khatam Kari" with mosaic decoration of stars and geometric patterns, Middle East origin, early-19th century. This box is in overall good condition considering its age and use, it still has its original silk insert fabric firmly attached which is rare. Khatam kari is a fine and meticulous marquetry work, the oldest examples of which date back to the Safavid era: khatam was then so appreciated by the court that certain princes learned the technique as well as music, painting, or calligraphy. The “Khatam-kari” is therefore the “work of inlays”. This technique consists of making patterns, most often star shapes, by inlaying fine wooden sticks (ebony, Teak, jujube, orange tree, rose), brass (for the golden parts), and camel bone (white parts). The decorated objects are legion: boxes, chess or backgammon games, frames, pipes, desks, or even musical instruments. The khatam can also be associated with the famous Persian miniatures, thus realizing works of art. Coming from techniques imported from China and magnified by Persian know-how, this craft has existed for over 700 years. Size in inches: H 5” x W 15” x D 9.5” Age: 1830 - 1850 Origin: Persia Material: Mixed material Completely solid in structure and form, aged naturally across all the surfaces. This box does not have a key and therefore cannot be locked, it has had old repairs in blue ink as shown. With one replacement leg...
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Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Small Antique Seamstress' Button Box, Japanese, Brass, Decorative, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique seamstress' button box. A Japanese, brass decorative tin, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Delicately crafted box with wonderful colour and ...
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

A small Showa period cloisonné box with a single branch of blossom
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A small Showa period cloisonné box with a single branch of blossom, worked in wire and coloured enamels with a blossoming plum branch, reserved against a pale-blue ground, with silve...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Large Enameled Painted Floral Pattern Art Glass Round Dresser Box
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice large enameled art glass jewelry dresser box center piece. Measures: 10" Diameter.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass, Milk Glass

Small 17th Century, French Coffer or Box in Leather
Located in Buisson, FR
Extremely old box that is covered with leather and decorated with iron and brass. Rare find. France, circa 1600-1700 Weathered and some losses.
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17th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

19th Century Baccarat Gilt Bronze Mounted Cut Crystal Glass Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
19th Century Baccarat Gilt Bronze Mounted Cut Crystal Glass Box. Comes with the original key but lock isn’t operational.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Porcelain Gold Bunny Belly Money Bank
Located in Greenwich, CT
Porcelain gold money bank in the shape of a bunny. Dimensions: 7” H x 6” W x 8” L.
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2010s Dutch Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese 19th Century Red Lacquered Treasure Chest Box with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese red lacquered treasure chest box from the 19th century, with brass hardware. Born in China during the 19th century, this elegant treasure chest features a red lacquered sur...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Kifu Paris Brass Box with Creme Shagreen Inlay
Located in Toronto, ON
In stock now - A gorgeous Kifu Paris decorative box in brass over a base of walnut, with creme shagreen inlay lid. Expertly crafted, this decorative box is a perfect accessory for an...
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2010s Philippine Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Belle Époque Leather Wood Goldembossed Box Secret Box Book Box Trunk
Located in Munich, DE
This lovely object with it's fine patina resembles a little trunk when standing on a table. In an upright position it resemmbles a book. Therefore it can be considered a book with s...
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1890s French Belle Époque Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Carbon Fiber

Art Deco silverplated hand-crafted hammered box, Pierre Plasait France 1930s
By Pierre Plasait
Located in Firenze, IT
Art Deco silver-plated hand-crafted hammered box Pierre Amédée Plasait Orfevre France 1930 mark on the base H 14 cm x 24 diam. Conditions: very good consistent with age and use.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

1980s Tessellated Stone Box with Brass Trim, Maitland Smith Attributed
Located in Miami, FL
1980s Tessellated Stone Box with Brass Trim, Maitland Smith Attributed Offered for sale is a 1980s lidded tessellated stone decorative box with accent color stone and inset brass tr...
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1980s Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone, Brass

Vintage Christofle Silver Plated Decorative Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Signed Vintage Christofle Silver Plated Decorative Box. Nicely cast with beautiful design. This would have held cigarettes or trinkets. In very good...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Signed Mid-19th c. Wooden Lock Box c.1863
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A mid 19th century handmade wooden lock box with original key and pull out inner compartment. Signed inside "this Box was maid by J. W. Harrison 1863 / Second lock / on the Le...
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Mid-19th Century American Industrial Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Handmade Wooden Box with Inner Tray and Secret Drawer c.1880-1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A late 19th/early 20th century handmade wooden box with inner removable tray and secret drawer. Solidly constructed with dovetail joints. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MA...
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Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Figure Group #2 by Yoshikawa , Meiji
Located in Norton, MA
Netsuke Japanese Hand-Carved Polychrome Figure Group #2 by Yoshikawa "The Happy Buddha and a Kid" #H1, Signed on the bottom from the Meiji period. A truly hand-carved ivory figure wi...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ivory, Paint

Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Figure Group #1 by Yoshikawa , Meiji
Located in Norton, MA
Netsuke Japanese Hand-Carved Polychrome Figure Group #1 by Yoshikawa "The Happy Buddha and a Kid" #H1, Signed on the bottom from the Meiji period. A truly hand-carved ivory figure wi...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ivory, Paint

Mid-Century Chinese Pewter and Brass Duck Shaped Trinket Box
Located in Glasgow, GB
A pewter and brass trinket box made in Hong Kong during the mid-20th century. An iconic and utilitarian duck-shaped box that represents prosperity and fortune. The duck's body is ...
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1960s Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Pair Italian Mid 20th Century Hand Stitched Leather Boxes
Located in Stamford, CT
Elegant pair of mid century Italian leather wrapped boxes, rectangular in form with hand stitched raised bindings across the top and down the sides. Beautiful craftsmanship is eviden...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather

Augarten Porcelain Josef Hoffmann Black & Gold Melone Covered Box / Sugar Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine porcelain covered sugar bowl (that doubles perfectly as a table box). In the Melone pattern designed by Josef Hoffman in 1929. Decorated in black and gold. By the Vienna Au...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Vienna Secession Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Early 20Th C Judaica Silver Besamim Box
By Bill Huebbe
Located in New York, NY
An antique Judaica spice tower or Besamim box made in the early 20th century, crafted in sterling silver with intricate swirling floral openwork designs on the body with dangling bel...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Austria 1922 Art Deco Polychrome And Blue Enamel Round Box .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco guilloche enamel box made in Austria. Beautiful enamel round box, created in Vienna Austria during the art deco period, back in the 1922. This beautiful antique piece wa...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel, Sterling Silver

Victorian Sterling Silver Coin Purse
By William Summers 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver coin purse; an addition to our silver boxes collection. This exceptional antique Victorian sterling sil...
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1870s British Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Campaign Box Carved Gentleman's British Army WW2 Regimental Arms
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Campaign Box Carved Gentleman's British Army WW2 Regimental Arms Beautifully stylized and masterfully carved wooden box of floral and fruit foliage bas-relief on the outside and Bri...
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19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Campaign Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

Mid Cen Italian Fish Pietra Dura Mosaic Leather Box
Located in New York, NY
A mid 20th century Italian Firenze covered upholstered in leather wooden box. The covered of the box is executed in pietra dura technique, an inlay of cut and fitted, highly polished...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather

Wooden Casket Box with Mirror mid 19th century Flame Mahogany Biedermeier
Located in Sweden, SE
This exquisite flame mahogany veneered casket, originating from Central Europe mid 19th century, is a stunning example of Neoclassical applied arts. Its original shape and high quali...
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Early 19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Tibetan Lapis Filigree Box
Located in Somis, CA
A handcrafted Tibetan box of silvered brass with intricate filigree work. Adorning the lid and sides of the box are ten lapis lazuli cabochons, each a fine-grade natural beauty. A fu...
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20th Century Tibetan Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Brass

Ceramic Boxes with small ceramic tiles Decoration Pattern France 1970 Set of 3
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Ceramic Boxes with small ceramic tiles Decoration Pattern France 1970 Set of 3
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1950s French Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Hardwood Jewelry Box with Mirror, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This Chinese jewelry box dates to the mid-19th century and would have been used by a Qing-dynasty woman to store her favorite pieces of jewelry, each drawer filled with jades, pearls...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique French Sevres Cobalt Blue Porcelain Jewellery Casket 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous antique French Sevres ormolu mounted cobalt blue soft paste porcelain jewellery casket, Circa 1870 in date. The shaped hinged ormolu mounted cover is superbly de...
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1870s Antique Decorative Boxes

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Ormolu

Round Woven Chinese Box, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
With interlaced reeds that shimmer in the light, this 19th-century Chinese box celebrates the beautiful simplicity of a hand-woven object. The lidded box is crafted of densely woven ...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bamboo

Middle Eastern Moorish Jewelry Box
Located in Delray Beach, FL
exquisite middle Eastern Moorish Syrian inlay jewelry box. This box is intricately inlaid with Moorish motif designs which have been uniquely inlaid with bone, mother of pearl and f...
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20th Century Asian Islamic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Sandalwood

Large Swedish Book-Hide late 18th century
Located in Farsta, SE
Large Swedish Book-Hide late 18th century The craftsmanship is truly amazing, made by a master carver in pine wood. Was originally painted in black color but with time and use the ...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pine

19th-century Small Book-Hide
Located in Farsta, SE
19th-century Small Book-hide With beautiful intricate carvings. Was originally painted in black color but with time and use the color is dark brown today. Made out pine wood. Hei...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pine

Scientific Calendar in Brass and Marble for the 40 Years, 1991-2030.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Scientific calendar in brass and marble for the 40 years, 1991-2030. Scientific calendar in brass and marble, for the 40 years, calendar 1991-2030, crown of a royal family, in its o...
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20th Century European Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble, Brass

Large Glass Box Display of Sea Urchin Shells 11H
Located in Pasadena, CA
Large glass display of sea urchin shells. 11h X 13.5 w. X 8d
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21st Century and Contemporary American Adirondack Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Glass

Paul Evans Cityscape Keep Safe Box
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Evans Cityscape Keep Safe Box, not many of these were produced, interior plastic laminite. Dimensions: 5" wide 5" deep 3" high
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1970s American Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Steel

Mahogany Empire Tea Caddy Wooden Casket Box with Glass early 19th century
Located in Sweden, SE
Rectangular shape mahogany veneered casket made in first half of 19th century presumably in Europe. Cast glass vessels are intact at their original place. Candy sugar bowl along with...
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Mid-19th Century Empire Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass, Cut Glass, Mahogany

Macassar Ebony Ladys Handmade Jewelry Casket Box by Manning of Ireland Irish New
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning Macassar Ebony Ladys or Gentlemans Jewellery Casket was manufactured by the famed Manning Co. of Ireland and is truly a jewel of handcrafted genius. This box is constructe...
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Early 2000s Irish Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Round Woven Chinese Box, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
With interlaced reeds that shimmer in the light, this 19th-century Chinese box celebrates the beautiful simplicity of a hand-woven object. The lidded box is crafted of densely woven ...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bamboo

Custom Restaurant Oversized Ceramic Matchbox
Located in New York, NY
The Matchbox Series is composed of roughly 3”x 5” to 5” x 7” boxes that make direct references to iconic culinary institutions. These boxes come with slide out inserts that are fille...
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2010s American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Art Nouveau Silver Plated Repousse Tobacco or Jewelry Box
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Nouveau silver plated repousse tobacco or jewelry box The top, front, sides and back are beautifully cast and feature panels with images of birds and flowers Good conditio...
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1930s German Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Japanese Carved Okimono Polychrome Decorated Group by Gyokko Meiji
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Japanese Carved Okimono Polychrome Decorated Figure Group seated on a wood stand, signed by Gyokko, depicting a seated artisan carving and decorating a figure of a happy Bud...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ivory, Paint

Large Vintage Bamboo Lidded Storage Box Chinoiserie Modern Container Case 20"
Located in Dayton, OH
Intriguing modern bamboo case or basket. Features a decorated bamboo wrapped exterior and lid. Great for display or use. Dimensions: 20.5" x 16" x 14"h
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Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bamboo

Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Decorated Figure, Signed, Meiji Period
Located in Norton, MA
Netsuke Japanese Hand-Carved Polychrome Decorated Figure, Signed on the bottom from the Meiji period. A truly hand-carved ivory figure, A man is lifting a weight. It looks like he ...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ivory, Paint

Pair Lapis Lazuli Boxes Golden Shower
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of fine lapis lazuli boxes sourced from the depths of Afghanistan, each exuding an aura of regal splendor with saturated royal blue hue. The beautiful natural inclusions of go...
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2010s Afghan Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Vintage French Jewellery Box with Decorative Ceramic Lid by Mithé Espelt
Located in London, GB
Vintage French jewellery box with decorative ceramic lid by Mithé Espelt (circa 1960s). Raised, stylised bird motif with shades of green both painted and enamelled on the lid, framed...
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1960s French Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Antique French Victorian Burled Marquetry Inlay Trinket Vanity Case Cigar Box
Located in Dayton, OH
An exceptional large wooden case from the Victorian era, circa 1880s. Made from pine with raised and burled panels. Features a marquetry inlay top showcasing a bird within a flowerin...
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1880s Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pine, Burl

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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