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A Cobalt Blue Gilt Enamel Lidded Trinket Box, Early 20th Century
A Cobalt Blue Gilt Enamel Lidded Trinket Box, Early 20th Century

A Cobalt Blue Gilt Enamel Lidded Trinket Box, Early 20th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Cobalt Blue Gilt Enamel Lidded Trinket Box, Early 20th Century With classical pictoral ceramic inset and brass fittings Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Hei...

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Early 20th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Original Antique Belgium Spa Sewing Box with Secret Compartment
Original Antique Belgium Spa Sewing Box with Secret Compartment

Original Antique Belgium Spa Sewing Box with Secret Compartment

Located in Northampton, GB

Painted with Spa Scenes From our Sewing Box collection, we are delighted to offer this Original Spa Sewing Box. The Sewing Box of rectangular form made from Sycamore is extensively decorated with Spa scenes to each side which include; la Sauvenière, la Géronstère, le Tonnelet, les Cascades de Coo and vue du aviny du château dimbles. When opened the box reveals a light pink lined sewing box with multiple compartments for storage and tools. The interior lid is finished with a framed panel of rauch velvet and an outer border of simulated ropework. The Sewing Box also contains four original spa spinners with painted scenes and a central lidded compartment painted with a further spa scene of la place du spa at lo fontaine du pouhon. Beneath the lid is a secret compartment which can be accessed by removing the rear panel which reveals a small handled drawer. The Spa Box...

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Late 18th Century Belgian George III Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sycamore

Vintage Agate Inlaid Moorish Wedding Jewelry Dressing Box
Vintage Agate Inlaid Moorish Wedding Jewelry Dressing Box

Vintage Agate Inlaid Moorish Wedding Jewelry Dressing Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Large vintage Moorish wedding jewelry box inlaid with semi-precious agate stones and covered with brass and silvered metal filigree. Large circular Moorish Middle East jewelry...

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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Limoges Porcelain Pentagonal Trinket box
Limoges Porcelain Pentagonal Trinket box

Limoges Porcelain Pentagonal Trinket box

By Limoges

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Limoges Porcelain Pentagonal Shaped Trinket Box. Its background is hand painted white. The top of the hinged lid is adorned with several branches of colorful flowers around...

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20th Century French Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

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

Swedish Empire Butter Box, ca 1820-1830

Located in Farsta, SE

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

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1820s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble

19th Century Majolica Impressionist Flowers Box
19th Century Majolica Impressionist Flowers Box

19th Century Majolica Impressionist Flowers Box

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century Majolica Impressionist Flowers Box.

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1880s French Romantic Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Burl Wood Jewelry Box with Picture Frame
Burl Wood Jewelry Box with Picture Frame

Burl Wood Jewelry Box with Picture Frame

Located in New York, NY

A burl wood box with picture frame/lid, circa mid-20th century. A beautiful box to hold jewelry or other items on a desk, vanity, sideboard, etc. Piece may be Italian; however, it is...

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Late 20th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass, Wood, Burl, Velvet

Modernist Handblown Murano Glass Box in Olive  Green w/ Polished Brass Fittings
Modernist Handblown Murano Glass Box in Olive  Green w/ Polished Brass Fittings

Modernist Handblown Murano Glass Box in Olive Green w/ Polished Brass Fittings

Located in New York, NY

This Modernist hand-blown Murano glass box in luxurious olive green exudes both craftsmanship and contemporary elegance. Designed and executed in Italy during the 21st century, this...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Walter Bosse Brass Lidded Box, Austria, c.1955
Walter Bosse Brass Lidded Box, Austria, c.1955

Walter Bosse Brass Lidded Box, Austria, c.1955

By Walter Bosse

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Walter Bosse Brass Lidded Box, Austria, c.1955. Stamped " BOSSE AUSTRIA " to the bottom.

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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Small Indian Dowry Box
19th Century Small Indian Dowry Box

19th Century Small Indian Dowry Box

Located in Tampa, FL

A 19th century small Indian dowry box on wheels with fitted compartments. The door at the top that slides to the side. The fitted interior has a small...

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1890s Indian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

21st Century Leather Tilting Lid Waste Bin Handmade in Italy
21st Century Leather Tilting Lid Waste Bin Handmade in Italy

21st Century Leather Tilting Lid Waste Bin Handmade in Italy

By Pinetti

Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia

A cylindrical and contemporary silhouette with subtle detail. Our round metal bin with tilting lid is perfectly sized for use in the bathroom. More than 30 harmonious shades can be paired with our modern bathroom...

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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather

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

Rare quality antique black forest stationary box
Rare quality antique black forest stationary box

Rare quality antique black forest stationary box

Located in Ipswich, GB

Rare quality antique Black Forest stationary box, having quality carved birds to the top of the lift up lid opening to reveal compartments for letters and papers, beautifully carved ...

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19th Century Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Japanese Kusuri Dansu – Apothecary Box With Yosegi Marquetry & Raden Inlays
Japanese Kusuri Dansu – Apothecary Box With Yosegi Marquetry & Raden Inlays

Japanese Kusuri Dansu – Apothecary Box With Yosegi Marquetry & Raden Inlays

Located in Bilzen, BE

"Japanese Kusuri Dansu – Apothecary Box With Yosegi Marquetry & Raden Inlays " A finely crafted Japanese Kusuri Dansu (薬箪笥), or apothecary chest, featuring exceptional geometric marq...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Irish Georgian Hand Cut Crystal Sterling Silver Tea Caddy George III
Antique Irish Georgian Hand Cut Crystal Sterling Silver Tea Caddy George III

Antique Irish Georgian Hand Cut Crystal Sterling Silver Tea Caddy George III

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An exceptionally rare Irish George III hand cut full lead crystal single tea caddy of rectangular outline with canted corners and outstanding quality, first quarter of the nineteenth century. The finely chased silver mounted rim and hinged cover, hand cut with three bands of lozenges on a plain ground, decorative star cut base underneath. Condition: Exceptional condition for such an early piece, with no losses or clouding inside, silver mounts are unmarked but test positive for silver. Wonderful age wear underneath on base. Lock is present but key does not turn. Back and front views are similar. Measures: Height: 5.25” (13.5cm). Width: 3.75” (9.5cm). Depth: 3” (7.5cm). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Stunning and rare Tea Caddy...

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18th Century Irish Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Tony Sarg Folk Art Bridal Box, circa 1920
Tony Sarg Folk Art Bridal Box, circa 1920

Tony Sarg Folk Art Bridal Box, circa 1920

Located in Nantucket, MA

Tony Sarg Folk Art Bridal Box, circa 1920, an oval covered band box made of cardboard-like composition, and adorned with Tony's stylized colonial inspired folk art decorations. While...

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1920s American Folk Art Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Composition

19th Century English Walnut Tunbridge Ware Writing Box
19th Century English Walnut Tunbridge Ware Writing Box

19th Century English Walnut Tunbridge Ware Writing Box

Located in Burton, TX

This 19th Century English Walnut Tunbridge Ware Writing Box was crafted in the late 1800's. Tunbridge Ware is characterized by detailed inlaid patterns, often geometric, crafted from...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Antique Moser Box
Antique Moser Box

Antique Moser Box

Located in Tampa, FL

An Austrian Moser box in cranberry with gold flowers and bronze dore fittings. Circa 1890s.   

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1890s Austrian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Antique Swedish Wooden barrel 1800's Handmade Folk Craft great condition
Antique Swedish Wooden barrel 1800's Handmade Folk Craft great condition

Antique Swedish Wooden barrel 1800's Handmade Folk Craft great condition

Located in Forest, BE

Swedish antique pine hand crafted wooden barrel. Made to be used as a washing basin or a grain storage. Fine quality of bentwood. It is a true piece from the early 19 century. Beaut...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Birch, Pine

Decorative Wooden Box Attributed Dean Santner Studio Organic Modern
Decorative Wooden Box Attributed Dean Santner Studio Organic Modern

Decorative Wooden Box Attributed Dean Santner Studio Organic Modern

By Dean Santner

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a decorative wooden box, Attributed to artist Dean Santner. The box features a sleek, rectangular design with rounded edges. The lid is composed of differen...

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1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Renaissance Revival Style Bronze Box
Renaissance Revival Style Bronze Box

Renaissance Revival Style Bronze Box

Located in Tampa, FL

A renaissance revival style solid bronze box of the highest quality. The deep blue velvet interior has a ring holder. The interior depth is two and a half inches. No key. Austria, ci...

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1880s Austrian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Art Nouveau Round Trinket Box, Metal & Paint, France, 1930s
Art Nouveau Round Trinket Box, Metal & Paint, France, 1930s

Art Nouveau Round Trinket Box, Metal & Paint, France, 1930s

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Charming round jewelry or trinket metal vanity box reflecting the glamour and style of the Art Deco movement and the Roaring Twenties. Originally designed to hold loose face powder o...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Vintage solid brass and jade Chinese export trinket box
Vintage solid brass and jade Chinese export trinket box

Vintage solid brass and jade Chinese export trinket box

Located in Allentown, PA

This is a solid brass ornately decorated Chinese made trinket box. This trinket box has four medallions on each corner of the top with a center medallion that has a carved jade inset...

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1970s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Unusual Box
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Unusual Box

Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Unusual Box

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese enameled wooden box. Late Meiji period, before 1912. The box has a rectangular shape with a black border. The lid features a cloisonne enamel design with traditio...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel

AUSTRIAN 1915 Strawberry Shaped Enameled Pill Box In .900 Sterling Silver
AUSTRIAN 1915 Strawberry Shaped Enameled Pill Box In .900 Sterling Silver

AUSTRIAN 1915 Strawberry Shaped Enameled Pill Box In .900 Sterling Silver

Located in Miami, FL

An enameled strawberry shaped pill box made in Austria This is a gorgeous and amazing pill box created during the art-nouveau period in Austria between the 1910 and 1915. This box h...

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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

French Art Nouveau Enameled Glass Trinket or Jewelry Box by Legras Glassworks
French Art Nouveau Enameled Glass Trinket or Jewelry Box by Legras Glassworks

French Art Nouveau Enameled Glass Trinket or Jewelry Box by Legras Glassworks

Located in Miami, FL

French Art Nouveau Enameled Glass Trinket or Jewelry Box by Legras Glassworks, France A beautiful hand-crafted and richly decorated French Art Nouveau enameled glass trinket or jewelry box, attributed to Legras Glassworks. The piece features delicately applied enamel in soft, natural tones typical of the Art Nouveau movement, highlighting its elegant floral and organic motifs. Finely detailed and highly decorative, this lidded box exemplifies the refined craftsmanship for which Legras was renowned. Perfect for holding small treasures or displayed simply as a work of art. Dimensions: 4" Diameter × 3 1/4" High A wonderful collectible French Art Nouveau glass box—an ideal decorative accent or thoughtful gift. Legras Art Glass...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Hand painted "Apple" jar by Josef Frank for Svenskt tenn
Hand painted "Apple" jar by Josef Frank for Svenskt tenn

Hand painted "Apple" jar by Josef Frank for Svenskt tenn

By Svenskt Tenn, Josef Frank

Located in Hägersten, SE

Rare lidded jar in the shape of an apple designed by Josef Frank. Produced by Firma Svenskt Tenn during the 1950s. Made from Aluminum with hand painted decor. Very good vintage condi...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Aluminum

Italian Silver Box Raised, 1970s
Italian Silver Box Raised, 1970s

Italian Silver Box Raised, 1970s

Located in Delft, NL

Italian silver box raised on 4 feet, 1970s Italian silver box in curvy octagonal shape with repousse design of flowers and scrolls The purity de...

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20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Vintage Moroccan Inlay Box
Vintage Moroccan Inlay Box

Vintage Moroccan Inlay Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exquisite vintage Moroccan box showcases the storied tradition of intricate wood marquetry and geometric mosaic art. Each surface is meticulously adorned with a vibrant tapestry...

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Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Late 19th Century, Bohemian Cranberry Overlay & Gilt Bronze Hinged Casket Box
Late 19th Century, Bohemian Cranberry Overlay & Gilt Bronze Hinged Casket Box

Late 19th Century, Bohemian Cranberry Overlay & Gilt Bronze Hinged Casket Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

Late 19th Century, Bohemian Cranberry Overlay & Gilt Bronze Hinged Casket Box A richly ornamented Bohemian casket box, dating to the latter half of the 19th century, of ovoid rectan...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes

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Bronze

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

1926 René Lalique - Box Roger Opalescent Glass With Blue Patina
1926 René Lalique - Box Roger Opalescent Glass With Blue Patina

1926 René Lalique - Box Roger Opalescent Glass With Blue Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Box "Roger" made in opalescent glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1926. Molded signature on the lid and stamped signature on bottom. Perfect condition. Very beautiful opales...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Blown Glass

Discometal Matchstick Box by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Discometal Matchstick Box by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Discometal Matchstick Box by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

Discometal Matchstick Box by Just Andersen in the early 1920s. A fine piece for a beautiful place. * Discometal Matchstick Box * Designer: Just Andersen * Model: D32 Year: 1918-1...

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1920s Danish Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Japanese Red Enamel box
Japanese Red Enamel box

Japanese Red Enamel box

Located in Winnetka, IL

This is a rare enamel red box signed s. Inaba Kyoto . The picture on top is of three birds flying Enamel is all intact and in great condition Beautiful box to add to any collection!

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20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Curiosity Cabinet Collection of Shells, Circa 1900
Curiosity Cabinet Collection of Shells, Circa 1900

Curiosity Cabinet Collection of Shells, Circa 1900

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...

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Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes

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Shell

Romantic Hand Painted Dieppe Floral Snuff Box - France - Early 19th Century
Romantic Hand Painted Dieppe Floral Snuff Box - France - Early 19th Century

Romantic Hand Painted Dieppe Floral Snuff Box - France - Early 19th Century

Located in Chatham, ON

Romantic hand painted Dieppe bovine bone floral snuff box - featuring a colorful display of flowers set against a solid brown background - the sides decorated with garlands and blue ...

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Early 19th Century French Romantic Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paint

Bruguier Tortoiseshell Swiss Fusée Singing Bird Box
Bruguier Tortoiseshell Swiss Fusée Singing Bird Box

Bruguier Tortoiseshell Swiss Fusée Singing Bird Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

This extremely rare, early Swiss automaton singing bird box by the famed Charles Bruguier is housed in a case enveloped in luxurious tortoiseshell. Ev...

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19th Century Swiss Louis XV Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

French Modern Zebra Hide & Leather Box
French Modern Zebra Hide & Leather Box

French Modern Zebra Hide & Leather Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

French Modern Zebra Hide and Leather Box France, circa 1960s A sleek French modern zebra hide and leather box, circa 1960s, is a sophisticated addition to any decor. The box feature...

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20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Zebra Hide

20th century sterling silver handbag-shaped box
20th century sterling silver handbag-shaped box

20th century sterling silver handbag-shaped box

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

20th century sterling silver handbag-shaped box Beautiful decorative silver box, with a central design of a rose and a frame of bows on both sides. Sealed Measures: Height: 7.5 centi...

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20th Century English Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Geo III Wedgwood and Steel Mounted Amboyna and Ebony Writing Box, c1800
Geo III Wedgwood and Steel Mounted Amboyna and Ebony Writing Box, c1800

Geo III Wedgwood and Steel Mounted Amboyna and Ebony Writing Box, c1800

By Matthew Boulton

Located in valatie, NY

The hinged rectangular top with three oval Signed Wedgwood plaques depicting putti at various pursuits within oval paterae mounted swagged and beaded borders, opening to a morocco leather lined hinged slope enclosing a well, the upper section fitted with candlesticks and compartmentalized for inkwells, above a hinged lid the front with a spring loaded secret drawer opening to a needle or pincushion and spools of thread. This unusual work box, mounted with blue and white jasperware signed Wedgwood plaques, is English in conception. The writing box was a popular form first used in the 18th c and well into the 19th c for traveling. This type of portable desk was described by the English poet William Cowper in 1785 as 'the most elegant, the compactest, the most commodious desk in the world.' Additionally, the jasperware plaques, came from Josiah Wedgwood's factory in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England. Its proximity to the steel manufacturing city of Birmingham, the birthplace of Matthew Boulton, producer of decorative metalwork (including cut steel mounts) and described by his friend and fellow-industrialist, Josiah Wedgwood, as 'the first Manufacturer in England', certainly suggests an English origin and possibly his handwork. However, the polished steel mounts are also typical of furniture and objects made in Tula, Russia, where the Imperial Arms Factory was founded by Peter the Great in the early 18th c and which later became known for its decorative objects, including furniture and domestic pieces. Catherine the Great, Empress of Russia, ordered the 'Frog Service...

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Early 1800s English George III Antique Decorative Boxes

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Cut Steel

Late 19Thc Shaker Style Pantry Boxes -Stack of Four
Late 19Thc Shaker Style Pantry Boxes -Stack of Four

Late 19Thc Shaker Style Pantry Boxes -Stack of Four

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Late 19Thc Shaker pantry boxes in fine condition and all matching stack.This matching stack of four boxes are in great condition and all have copper nail construction.Sold as a coll...

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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Solid Tiger Oak Card Catalog Box with Brass Handle Dovetail Art Deco
Solid Tiger Oak Card Catalog Box with Brass Handle Dovetail Art Deco

Solid Tiger Oak Card Catalog Box with Brass Handle Dovetail Art Deco

Located in San Diego, CA

A handsome antique solid tiger oak catalog drawer, This solid oak cabinet is constructed with gorgeous dovetail joints and a solid brass handle.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique English Art Deco Sterling Silver Box
Antique English Art Deco Sterling Silver Box

Antique English Art Deco Sterling Silver Box

By Robert Pringle & Sons

Located in New York, NY

George VI sterling silver box. Made by Robert Pringle & Sons in London in 1939. Rectangular with curved corners. Cover hinged and tabbed; top has engine-turned wave ornament and rect...

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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Box with Mother of Pearl
Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Box with Mother of Pearl

Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Box with Mother of Pearl

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Wooden box with Handpainted inserts. Mother of Pearl decorative buttons. Double sides doors with compartments for small sculptures. Great piece.

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Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Noel BC Chrome and Brass Desk Agenda and Box, circa 1970
Noel BC Chrome and Brass Desk Agenda and Box, circa 1970

Noel BC Chrome and Brass Desk Agenda and Box, circa 1970

By Noel BC

Located in Atlanta, GA

Italian designer Noel BC Italy designed these stunning modernist desk accessories in the 1970s. The ensemble comprised a rectangular box and a contact book. The pieces boast a geomet...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Metal, Brass, Chrome

Vintage Bronze Cloisonne Powder Box with Prunus - Unsigned - China - Mid-20th C
Vintage Bronze Cloisonne Powder Box with Prunus - Unsigned - China - Mid-20th C

Vintage Bronze Cloisonne Powder Box with Prunus - Unsigned - China - Mid-20th C

Located in Chatham, ON

Vintage bronze cloisonne lacquer powder box featuring Prunus blossoms - removeable lid - unsigned - China - mid 20th century. Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no damage - n...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

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

Eclectic French Jugend Vanity Trinket Jar in Green Glass & Pewter Pharaoh Lid
Eclectic French Jugend Vanity Trinket Jar in Green Glass & Pewter Pharaoh Lid

Eclectic French Jugend Vanity Trinket Jar in Green Glass & Pewter Pharaoh Lid

Located in Esbjerg, DK

French eclectic jugend - art nouveau period trinket executed in green glass with gold-paint/enamel. What makes it eclectic is that it rocks an unusual pewter lid with an Egyptian Pha...

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Early 20th Century French Jugendstil Decorative Boxes

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Pewter

1950s South African Branded Produce Crate
1950s South African Branded Produce Crate

1950s South African Branded Produce Crate

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950s South African Branded Produce Crate 1950s South African Branded Produce Crate. Good honest produce crate with distinct branding. WORKSHOP REPOR...

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1950s European Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Wood

19th Century English Oak Strapped Treen Barrel
19th Century English Oak Strapped Treen Barrel

19th Century English Oak Strapped Treen Barrel

Located in High Point, NC

19th century oak treen strapped barrel from England. The barrel staves are held together with hand made brass straps, secured with copper nails. The lid has an applied handle. T...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

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Brass, Copper

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.