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Decorative Boxes For Sale
Style: Folk Art
Style: Qing
Anniversary Magnum Gift Box, Tidy, Hamper, Caddy
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Anniversary Magnum Gift Box, Tidy, Hamper, Caddy
This attractive piece can be put to many uses, with Christmas and Thanks Giving just around the corner, i...
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Early 2000s Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Cedar
Swedish Butter Box with Zig-Zag Design
Located in Houston, TX
Swedish butter box with zig-zag design carved imprint. Light colored faded wooden finish.
Note: Due to regional changes in humidity and climate during shipping, antique wood may shr...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Small Chinese Cloisonné Lidded Box decorated with peaches, Circa 1930
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative Chinese 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 beautifully m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Antique Swedish Small Handmade Folk Art Box
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish folk art box made by hand in solid Swedish pine. The box is in original condition with the untouched original paint. Made in northern Sweden around the 1860s. It has most lik...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pine
Bespoke Wine Box Gift Box, Tidy, Hamper, Caddy
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Bespoke Wine Box Gift Box, Tidy, Hamper, Caddy
This attractive piece can be put to many uses, with Christmas and Thanks Giving just around the corner, it would make a great hamper ...
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1990s Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Cedar
Bespoke Wine Box Gift Box, Tidy, Hamper, Caddy
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Bespoke Wine Box Gift Box, Tidy, Hamper, Caddy
This attractive piece can be put to many uses, with Christmas and Thanks Giving just around the corner, it would make a great hamper ...
Category
Early 2000s Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Cedar
Bespoke Wine Box Gift Box, Tidy, Hamper, Caddy
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Bespoke Wine Box Gift Box, Tidy, Hamper, Caddy
This attractive piece can be put to many uses, with Christmas and Thanks Giving just around the corner, it would make a great hamper o...
Category
Early 2000s Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Cedar
Small Swedish Folk Art Painted Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A Swedish allmoge folk art painted little box with a combination lock most probably from the region of Dalarna in central Sweden. Hand carved and origi...
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1920s Swedish Folk Art Vintage Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pine
Chinese Export Hardstone and Gilt Silver Filigree Peacock Box, 1920's, China
Located in Austin, TX
An exquisite Chinese export peacock from hardstone and gilt silver filigree canister box, Republic Period, circa 1920's, China.
The graceful and elegant hardstone container of cyli...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stone, Silver, Enamel
Vintage Indian Handcarved Wooden Decorative Box
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Handcarved wooden trinket box with carved geometric shapes, small handmade ornamental indentations and cream white decor on the lid. Rustic organic ...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
19th Century Swedish Provincial Spice Box
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Charming 19th century Swedish provincial spice box in its original condition with two sliding doors and one drawer. The interior contains eight compartments intended for different dr...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pine
A Treen Sphere Enclosing Needle and Thread Spool
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Treen Sphere Enclosing Needle and Thread Spool
A wonderful piece when unscrewed to open it reveals inside a needle case at the centre and a double thread spool which slips over it...
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19th Century Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Materials
Olive
19th Century Treen Money Box A fine 19th century treen money box
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th Century Treen Money Box
A fine 19th century treen money box, made in fruitwood with brass feet and handle, the money box is in good condition for its age, lovely colour and pat...
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1880s Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Materials
Fruitwood
Scandinavian Tine, or Svepask, Painted Bentwood Oval-Shape Box
Located in Houston, TX
Scandinavian tine, or svepask, painted bentwood oval-shape box circa late 19th century, probably from the Sogn og Fjordane region. Box is created from thin layers of steam-bent wood ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Materials
Iron
Chinese Mother of Pearl Mounted Box with Four Boxes and Counters, 18th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and rare Chinese mother of pearl mounted games box with four matching interior boxes containing gaming counters and dating from the 18th century. The rectangular shape...
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1770s Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Chinese Yellow Cloisonne Dragon Box, Republic Period, circa 1920, China
Located in Austin, TX
A charming Chinese yellow cloisonne small trinket box with dragons, Republic Period, circa 1920, China.
The small box sets on four bun feet and designed ...
Category
1920s Chinese Qing Vintage Decorative Boxes
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Chinese Antique Lidded Carrying Box
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Antique Lidded Carrying Box from the early 20th century with lid and carved handle. Unveil a world of timeless elegance with this Chinese late Qi...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Late Qing Dynasty Wood and Brass Lidded Box with Lateral Handles
Located in Yonkers, NY
A late Qing Dynasty Chinese wooden box from the early 20th century with brass hardware and lateral handles. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural hi...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Chinese Turquoise Cloisonne Trinket Box, Republic Period, c 1920, China
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely Chinese turquoise cloisonne trinket box with images of the Hundred Antiques, Republic Period, circa 1920, China.
The rectangular box de...
Category
1920s Chinese Qing Vintage Decorative Boxes
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Chinese Black Lacquer Presentation Box, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This simple lacquered box is a 19th century snack box, presented as a gift during holidays and special occasions. To the delight of the recipients, the unassuming box would have open...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pine
Small Antique Treen Glove Powderer and Companion Piece. C.1850
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Lovely shaped treen glove powderer
5 holes in the top
Beautiful colour of wood. Possibly pearwood
The companion piece is turned bone. About the same dat...
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1850s English Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Wrought Iron Hand Painted Folk Art Train Mailbox
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique, Large and functional wrought Iron Mailbox. The piece is a functional mailbox with a pull handle in the front, several train cars, with the last being open to hold boxes and ...
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20th Century Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rare Swedish Antique Blue Folk Art Box
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare antique blue box in folk art from Sweden made during the mid 1800s. The box is an attractive size and can be used for anything from storing documents and stationary to perfume a...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pine
Pair of Chinese Longevity Relief Scroll Cases, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Delicately carved of dense hardwood, these 19th-century scroll cases were an essential accessory for the esteemed Qing-dynasty scholar. The perfect size for a rolled-up scroll, the cases were once used to store and protect works of traditional calligraphy and landscape painting.
The matching cases are hand-carved in low relief with all-over scrollwork and borders of geometric meanders. Each case is carved with repeated Shou characters, symbols of longevity and a blessing for a long and complete life. Amid the scrollwork flourishes are ribbon-clad objects known as the Eight Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism, including the eternal knot...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Materials
Hardwood
Mid-18th Century Hand Painted Traditional Swedish Pine Chest
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid-18th century hand painted traditional Swedish chest/box, circa 1750.
Stunning traditional Swedish box hand painted in the original paintwork. Decorated on all sides with swags...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Antique Folk Art Northern Swedish Handmade Flour Box
Located in Kramfors, SE
Folk Art flour box from northern Sweden. The box was made by hand during the mid-1800s from pine and was used to store flour. Boxes like this would be standi...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pine
Mid-18th Century Swedish Pine Chest Decorated with Labyrinth
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 18th century swedish pine chest decorated with labyrinth circa 1730.
Rare and beautiful Swedish pine chest. Traces of original paint to the outside with decorative metal str...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Antique Very Rare Swedish Black Bentwood Box
Located in Kramfors, SE
Very rare bentwood box made by hand in pine from Sweden. The box has a great size which is significantly larger than most other boxes. It is made by hand with excellent craftsmanship...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pine
Folk Art 1930 Mechanical Desk Barrel Box In Polychromate Wood
Located in Miami, FL
Folk art desk barrel box.
Very unusual piece of folk art, created around the 1930. This is a mechanical desk barrel box carved in wood and decorated with painting. Shown a man dre...
Category
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Paint
Norwegian Blue Painted Pantry Box
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good early 19th-century Scandinavian paint decorated the bentwood pantry box with stitched seams, retaining original floral decoration and dark robin egg blue paint, with wonderful p...
Category
1820s European Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bentwood
Scandinavian Hand Painted Folk Art Pine Box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian hand painted folk art pine box, circa 1850.
Fine example of traditional Swedish hand painted woodenware.
Slight dome topped li...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pine, Paint
Mid-19th Century Swedish Painted Table Top Writing Desk
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid-19th Century swedish painted table top writing desk circa 1850.
Good quality table top bureau, presented in original scraped back paint. ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pine, Paint
Chinese Canton Enamel Round Stacking Boxes and Cover, circa 1900, China
Located in Austin, TX
An absolutely lovely Chinese export pink Canton enamel round stacking box and cover, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China.
The circular stacking box consists of a bowl form base, ...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Materials
Enamel, Copper
Scandinavian Hand Painted 19th Century Pine Strong Box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian hand painted 19th century pine strong box circa 1840.
Good example of traditional rustic Swedish woodwork. Painted in a russet red paint with hand painted cream drag...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Materials
Steel
Antique Swedish Hand-Made Folk Art Pine Flour Box
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique hand-made flour box from Sweden made in folk art during the second half of the 19th century, around 1860 to 1870. These boxes were either hung on the...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pine
Carved and Painted Watermelon Box by Frank Finney
By Frank Finney
Located in Nantucket, MA
Carved and painted watermelon bowl by master carver Frank Finney. Lift top lid, with scraping style interior. Signed on bottom "Finney" with his initals.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Box
Located in Chicago, IL
A fascinating and truly unique early 20th century American Folk Art box with the most wonderful Greek temple design with eight blue painted Doric columns around the perimeter and wit...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Antique Qing Blue & White Porcelain Box, Unsigned, China, Late 19th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique Qing Dynasty Blue & White porcelain box with cover - hand painted with the double happiness symbol to the top and meandering vines ...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Qing Period Huanghuali Wood and Bronze Box
Located in Kastrup, DK
Chinese Huanghuali wood box decorated with bronze mountings and motifs of bats, fish and moths.
The top features a classic Chinese medallion mounted to the centre of the lid.
In un...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Hand Painted Tine Decorative Box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century hand painted tine decorative box circa 1860.
Good quality Swedish tine box, used for storing valuables or foods for secure storage. This examp...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pine
Antique Tall Copper Storage Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An authentic and all original condition copper Repoussé food storage chest. Tin lined with repousse palmettes on the hinged lid. Brass top handle and lock plate. Originally acquired from a large collection of Nautical items...
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19th Century Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Copper
Rare Antique Swedish Blue Marbled Pine Chest
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique blue marbled chest from northern Sweden made during the late 1700s. The chest is very unusual and in untouched original condition. Made in pine with working lock and key. The...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wrought Iron
Chinese Black Lacquer Snack Box, c. 1820
Located in Chicago, IL
This simple lacquered box was once used as a 19th-century snack box, presented as a gift during holidays and special occasions. To the delight of the recipients, the unassuming box w...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
19th Century Swedish Antique Rustic Folkart Chest / Box with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Swedish folk art wooden box from Boden, Norbotten Northern Sweden.
Beautiful colorful color.
The wooden box has untouched original ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pine
Small Chinese Cloisonné Lidded Box Two Dragons Chasing Flaming Pearl Circa 1930s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very decorative Chinese cloisonné lidded box which we date to the mid 20th century.
The box has a cylindrical shape, with its original lid and is all beautifully made with colored enamels set into a black ground.
The main decoration to the body shows two 4-toed dragons chasing a flaming pearl. The lid shows another dragon set amongst clouds. The dragons have a gold colouring and other colours are used to give the detailed scene including red, green, blues, yellow and white. The lid also has lappet border patterns in blue to its edges. The insides of the lid, the box and the base of the box are finished in a turquoise blue, typical of Chinese cloisonné.
Overall a very beautiful small Chinese cloisonne box...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Chippewa Birch Bark, Quills & Sweetgrass Box with Tulip - Canada - Early 20th C.
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage Chippewa (also known as Ojibwe) birch bark lidded box with porcupine quill decoration and sweetgrass rims fastened with black thread - featuri...
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Early 20th Century Canadian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Softwood
Antique Black Forest Brienz Hand Carved Trinket Box Catchall, Folk Art 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Found in Italy at an estate sale, this hand carved trinket box or catchall is perfect for the collector. Nice antique collectible to display in your...
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1890s Italian Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Burmese Yun Lacquer Container, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
In many southeast Asian cultures, offering guests a betel quid to chew was the fundamental symbol of hospitality. A blend of leaves, nuts, seasonings, and sometimes tobacco, betel was kept in finely worked and decorated boxes. This round container was originally the lid to a Burmese betel box...
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Early 20th Century Burmese Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bamboo
Antique Folk Art Rustic Farmhouse Log Cabin Shaped Toy Chest Storage Box
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare and antique folk art doll house box or toy chest in the shape of a rustic green cabin with two glass windows and a shingle roof.
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Glass, Hardwood, Paint
Chinese Black Lacquer Snack Box, c. 1820
Located in Chicago, IL
This simple lacquered box was once used as a 19th-century snack box, presented as a gift during holidays and special occasions. To the delight of the recipients, the unassuming box w...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Antique Black Forest Brienz Hand Carved Trinket Box, Folk Art 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Found in Germany at an estate sale, this hand carved trinket box or catchall is perfect for the collector. Nice antique collectible to display in yo...
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1890s German Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Folk Art "American Eagle" Silhouette Decorative Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Folk art decorative box with eagle motif in attractive red paint (ca. 1910-1920, USA). The hinged top opens to reveal a divided storage compartment, per...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Paint
Chinese Red Lacquer Wedding Chest with Hand-Painted Décor, Qing Dynasty
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period dark red lacquer wooden wedding chest from the 19th century with unusual shape, hand-painted floral décor and brass hardware. Created in China ...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Chinese Qing Dynasty Early 20th Century Decorative Box with Dovetail Joints
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period decorative box from the early 20th century with dovetail construction and bronze hardware. Created in China during the last part of the Qing Dynasty per...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
20th Century German Hand Painted Oval Bentwood Box
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautifully hand painted bride box. Bentwood Pantry Box with floral and figural design. Mildly distressed paint. Oval box with lid. A nice addition to any r...
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20th Century German Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bentwood
Chinese Late Qing Dynasty Document Box with Brass Lock and Carrying Handles
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Late Qing Dynasty period wooden document box from the early 20th century with reddish brown lacquer, brass hardware and carrying handles. Created in China during the late Qing Dynasty period in the early years of the 20th century, this wooden document box features a domed lid opening thanks to a traditional brass lock...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
19th Century Blue Swedish Folk Art Chest or Box
Located in Kramfors, SE
Blue folk art chest or box from Sweden. The chest is in untouched original condition with the first layer of original paint. Hand wrought hardware in iron with functional lock and key.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pine
Early 20th Century Hand Carved Indian Box
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century hand carved Indian box
We share what we love, and we love the detail of this hand carved Indian box, likely to have been u...
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1920s Indian Folk Art Vintage Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
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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