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Decorative Boxes For Sale
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Figural Pear Box with a Gilt Interior
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Figural Pear Box with a Gilt Interior

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Figural Pear Box with a Gilt Interior

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine signed vintage silver box. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. In the form of a pear. With a gold wash to the interior. Marked to the base. Simply wonderful Tiffany...

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20th Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Antique Wine Bottle Presentation Case, English, Champagne Magnum Box, Regency
Antique Wine Bottle Presentation Case, English, Champagne Magnum Box, Regency

Antique Wine Bottle Presentation Case, English, Champagne Magnum Box, Regency

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique wine bottle case. An English, walnut and brass Champagne Magnum box, dating to the Regency period, circa 1820. Wonderful Regency bottle case, with a charming appe...

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1820s British Regency Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Italian Mid-Century Gilt & Patinated Bronze Turtle Hinged Box, circa 1960s
Italian Mid-Century Gilt & Patinated Bronze Turtle Hinged Box, circa 1960s

Italian Mid-Century Gilt & Patinated Bronze Turtle Hinged Box, circa 1960s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Italian Mid-Century Gilt & Patinated Bronze Turtle Hinged Box, circa 1960s This finely modeled Italian mid-century turtle box exemplifies the period’s fascination with naturalis...

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

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 Enameled French Canister Set
Set of 6 Enameled French Canister Set

Set of 6 Enameled French Canister Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of Six French Enameled Canisters – Sucre, Farine, Café, Pâtes, Chicorée, Poivre Infuse your kitchen with vintage elegance through this striking ensemble of six enamelware caniste...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Chinoiserie Tole Box, Hand Painted, Pale Green, Italian, Circa 1950s
Chinoiserie Tole Box, Hand Painted, Pale Green, Italian, Circa 1950s

Chinoiserie Tole Box, Hand Painted, Pale Green, Italian, Circa 1950s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Chinoiserie hand painted tole box with hinged top. Pale green background with lovely painted Asian figures. A lovely mid-century Italian piece.

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20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tôle

Stunning Antique English Regency Penwork Games Box c.1820
Stunning Antique English Regency Penwork Games Box c.1820

Stunning Antique English Regency Penwork Games Box c.1820

Located in Bath, GB

About as exotic and decorative as they get, this magnificent playing card / games box has a deep red / Burgundy background which is smothered in the most exquisite fine penwork with ...

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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Oval Jewellery Box, France
19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Oval Jewellery Box, France

19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Oval Jewellery Box, France

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A very pretty oval-shaped jewellery box in gilt bronze, with an exquisite central miniature of a young man serenading two young ladies with a lute. This Louis XVI style box is stunni...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Moroccan Moorish Middle Eastern Inlaid Micro Mosaic Backgammon and Chess Board
Moroccan Moorish Middle Eastern Inlaid Micro Mosaic Backgammon and Chess Board

Moroccan Moorish Middle Eastern Inlaid Micro Mosaic Backgammon and Chess Board

Located in Studio City, CA

Stunning mosaic design and gorgeous craftsmanship. The Moroccan or Syrian board / box is made of various wood inlays. A genuine work of art. A set of backgammon and chess pieces are ...

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20th Century Moorish Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Italian Florentine Mid-Century Leather Ring Box Fleur-de-Lis Decoration
Italian Florentine Mid-Century Leather Ring Box Fleur-de-Lis Decoration

Italian Florentine Mid-Century Leather Ring Box Fleur-de-Lis Decoration

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Very charming Mid-Century small rectangular Italian hand crafted box in leather and gold embossed with fleur-de-lis decoration. This tiny box can be used to store your favorite piece...

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

Materials

Leather

La Sirène au Bateau (The mermaid with the boat) by Line Vautrin
La Sirène au Bateau (The mermaid with the boat) by Line Vautrin

La Sirène au Bateau (The mermaid with the boat) by Line Vautrin

By Line Vautrin

Located in Uccle, BE

La Sirène au Bateau (The mermaid with the boat) by Line Vautrin, silvered bronze box. Silvered bronze box whose lid is decorated with a Mermaid carrying a boat at arm’s length. This ...

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

Materials

Bronze

Outstanding quality antique Victorian oak decanter and games box
Outstanding quality antique Victorian oak decanter and games box

Outstanding quality antique Victorian oak decanter and games box

Located in Ipswich, GB

Outstanding quality antique Victorian oak decanter and games box, having an outstanding quality oak case with ornate metal mounts and two carrying handles to the sides, having a lift...

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19th Century Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass, Oak

1873 Hallmarked Dutch 833 Standard Silver Scent Box
1873 Hallmarked Dutch 833 Standard Silver Scent Box

1873 Hallmarked Dutch 833 Standard Silver Scent Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Dutch 833 standard silver scent box, 1873 hallmarked. A "loderein", aka sponge box for applying perfumed water with a sponge or cotton ball kept inside. Now useful for peppermints, s...

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1870s Dutch Other Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Modernist Extra-Long and Flat Silver Plate Box, circa 1960
Modernist Extra-Long and Flat Silver Plate Box, circa 1960

Modernist Extra-Long and Flat Silver Plate Box, circa 1960

By Travail Francais

Located in Atlanta, GA

Stunning French Modernist Silver-Plated Box, circa 1960 This exceptional modernist box, expertly crafted in France around 1960, is a rare and refined example of mid-century design. M...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

19th century campaign metamorphic camphor writing slope
19th century campaign metamorphic camphor writing slope

19th century campaign metamorphic camphor writing slope

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century metamorphic camphor writing slope circa 1890. Here we have a fine quality campaign tambour table top desk made in camphor wood. Many features to this brass bound desk....

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Late 19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Campaign Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

20th Century English Confection Tin
20th Century English Confection Tin

20th Century English Confection Tin

Located in High Point, NC

Mid- 20th century confections tin made in England. It is decorated with a Romanesque pattern in bold blue and white. The height with the handle up is 8.5 inches and with the handle...

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20th Century English Decorative Boxes

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Metal

Vintage Black Lacquer & Gilded Papier-Mâché Box - Asia - Late 20th Century
Vintage Black Lacquer & Gilded Papier-Mâché Box - Asia - Late 20th Century

Vintage Black Lacquer & Gilded Papier-Mâché Box - Asia - Late 20th Century

Located in Chatham, ON

Vintage hand painted and gold gilded papier-mâché box with removeable lid - featuring three gilded lotus flowers to the lid and an intricate double band of decoration to the edge - u...

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Late 20th Century Asian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

18th Century Antique Leather Box with Nailheads
18th Century Antique Leather Box with Nailheads

18th Century Antique Leather Box with Nailheads

Located in New Orleans, LA

This antique leather box with nailheads is not only a beautiful decorative item but also a functional piece of history. It could have been used for a variety of purposes, such as sto...

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18th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Regency Period Rosewood Campaign Writing Box, England
Regency Period Rosewood Campaign Writing Box, England

Regency Period Rosewood Campaign Writing Box, England

Located in Kastrup, DK

Campaign travel writing box from the Regency period, England, circa 1820. Made for a military officer. Crafted from high-quality rosewood, the bo...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Stripped Hand Carved Stash Box Cat
Stripped Hand Carved Stash Box Cat

Stripped Hand Carved Stash Box Cat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautifully crafted and hand-carved Sculpture of a Cat, Stash box. The large and bulbous cat is stripped and quite handsome, the underside has a removable slide door that can hold...

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20th Century Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Indian 19th Century Round Silver Plated Metal Box with Pierced Foliage Motifs
Indian 19th Century Round Silver Plated Metal Box with Pierced Foliage Motifs

Indian 19th Century Round Silver Plated Metal Box with Pierced Foliage Motifs

Located in Yonkers, NY

An Indian silver plated metal box from the 19th century with pierced foliage motifs. Created in India during the 19th century, this silver plated metal box attracts our attention wit...

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19th Century Indian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

Swedish Baroque Carved and Painted Box
Swedish Baroque Carved and Painted Box

Swedish Baroque Carved and Painted Box

Located in Greenwich, CT

Very good early 19th century Swedish baroque carved and polychrome decorated dome lidded box with strapwork and naive carving depicting a hunter, dogs, birds and vines surrounding in...

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Early 1800s Swedish Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak

1900 Rosewood Box Art Nouveau by Erhard & Soehne
1900 Rosewood Box Art Nouveau by Erhard & Soehne

1900 Rosewood Box Art Nouveau by Erhard & Soehne

By Erhard & Söhne

Located in Marseille, FR

Box rosewood and brass inlay cover Art Nouveau by Erhard and Soehne, circa 1900.

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper

Christian Dior Green Glass Box, Lead Crystal, France, 20th Century
Christian Dior Green Glass Box, Lead Crystal, France, 20th Century

Christian Dior Green Glass Box, Lead Crystal, France, 20th Century

By Christian Dior

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Christian Dior green rectangular lead glass crystal box with etched texture inside the lid / made in France Original label on the glass / comes in original box Length: 6.5 inches / W...

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Late 20th Century French Decorative Boxes

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Glass

Chinese Box, with Flower Pattern Decor, Lacquered 19th Century
Chinese Box, with Flower Pattern Decor, Lacquered 19th Century

Chinese Box, with Flower Pattern Decor, Lacquered 19th Century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Small lacquered painted box, with floral decorations in yellow, red and green, it was made in China in the 19th century.

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Hand-Crafted Modern Decorative Box in Black Buffalo Horn, Spain
Hand-Crafted Modern Decorative Box in Black Buffalo Horn, Spain

Hand-Crafted Modern Decorative Box in Black Buffalo Horn, Spain

Located in New York, NY

Eyecatching textural large scale keepsake, document box clad in heat set black buffalo tiles which feature a raised oval center.

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Horn, Wood

Custom Glass Mermaid Water Aquarium Tank Pool
Custom Glass Mermaid Water Aquarium Tank Pool

Custom Glass Mermaid Water Aquarium Tank Pool

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Large 13' tall 1631 Gallon Glass Water Tank with Steel Base featuring a steel industrial grade base with the styling of a 1930s industrial Aquarium. The tank is made of 4" thick glas...

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1980s American Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Steel

Faceted Glass Display Cube Showcase, Mirrored Base, Circa 1980
Faceted Glass Display Cube Showcase, Mirrored Base, Circa 1980

Faceted Glass Display Cube Showcase, Mirrored Base, Circa 1980

Located in New Windsor, NY

A fine faceted glass panel display cube. Circa 1980-90. The bottom is mirrored glass and the top flips back to show off your fine collectibles. Good overall condition. Minor cosmetic...

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Late 20th Century Decorative Boxes

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Metal

Vintage Scholz & Lammel Modernist Wood Box Enamel Made in Germany
Vintage Scholz & Lammel Modernist Wood Box Enamel Made in Germany

Vintage Scholz & Lammel Modernist Wood Box Enamel Made in Germany

Located in Krefeld, DE

Beautiful Scholz & Lammel boxe from the 1960s made of wood with enamel top. You could use it for cigaretts, little things like jewelry or small accessories. Price for one box.  

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1960s German Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Boucheron Silver and Vermeil Minaudière
Boucheron Silver and Vermeil Minaudière

Boucheron Silver and Vermeil Minaudière

By Boucheron

Located in London, GB

Boucheron silver and vermeil minaudière French, circa 1960 Measures: Minaudière: Height 2.5cm, width 13cm, depth 8.5cm Case: Height 4cm, width 18cm...

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1960s French Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Vermeil, Silver

English Victorian "Dome Top" Figured Burl Yew Wood Letter Box Circa 1865
English Victorian "Dome Top" Figured Burl Yew Wood Letter Box Circa 1865

English Victorian "Dome Top" Figured Burl Yew Wood Letter Box Circa 1865

Located in Incline Village, NV

Lovely British made Victorian (circa 1865) hard to find yew wood "dome top" compartmentalized writing box;. Tea caddies of this style are more prevalent, so writing boxes are especia...

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1860s English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Yew

Cylinder Music Box by Le Coultre Freres
Cylinder Music Box by Le Coultre Freres

Cylinder Music Box by Le Coultre Freres

Located in New Orleans, LA

This outstanding Swiss cylinder music box was crafted by the prestigious firm of Le Coultre Freres of Geneva. The highly intricate movement plays a selection of twelve popular tunes ...

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19th Century Swiss Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Green Guatemala Marble Square Tissue Box
Green Guatemala Marble Square Tissue Box

Green Guatemala Marble Square Tissue Box

$174Sale Price / item|25% Off

Green Guatemala Marble Square Tissue Box

Located in Prague, Czech Republic.

Crafted entirely by hand, this marble tissue box cover is a fusion of form and function, seamlessly blending into any space while adding sophistication and elegance. Clean, minimalis...

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2010s European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble

Early 19th Century German 13 Loth Silver Repoussé Landscape Box, Hanau, C. 1820
Early 19th Century German 13 Loth Silver Repoussé Landscape Box, Hanau, C. 1820

Early 19th Century German 13 Loth Silver Repoussé Landscape Box, Hanau, C. 1820

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Early 19th Century German 13 Loth Silver Repoussé Landscape Box, Hanau, Circa 1820 Measures: 2.25" W x 1.5" D x 0.75" H / 62 Grams A finely worked small silver box crafted in 13 l...

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19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

19th Century Napoleon III Game Box with Burl Wood and Brass
19th Century Napoleon III Game Box with Burl Wood and Brass

19th Century Napoleon III Game Box with Burl Wood and Brass

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Beautiful antique game box from the French Napoleon III period. The box is made of book veneer match, inlaid with brass trims. This box shows the fine craftsmanship of the ebenist wh...

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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Pastoe Sewing Box 1950s Holland
Pastoe Sewing Box 1950s Holland

Pastoe Sewing Box 1950s Holland

$1,381Sale Price|20% Off

Pastoe Sewing Box 1950s Holland

By Cees Braakman

Located in Den Haag, NL

So very rare this standing sewing box. Early design by Cees Braakman all Wood in primary colors. 4 boxes. Typical Holland 1950s This piece is still all original.

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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Pale Blue French Crystal & Bronze Dresser Box by Baccarat
Pale Blue French Crystal & Bronze Dresser Box by Baccarat

Pale Blue French Crystal & Bronze Dresser Box by Baccarat

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Antique rare nineteenth century French dresser box in pale blue crystal with bronze trim by Baccarat. A beautiful piece to add or start a collection.

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19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Art Deco Odeon Style Secret Safe Book with Sun Burst Marquetry, 1920
Art Deco Odeon Style Secret Safe Book with Sun Burst Marquetry, 1920

Art Deco Odeon Style Secret Safe Book with Sun Burst Marquetry, 1920

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Rare Art Deco Odeon Style Secret Safe Book This is a very attractive piece, it has an Odeon style marquetry Sun burst decoration When set on the bookshelf this looks like a very ...

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1920s Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century Burl Walnut Tea Box
19th Century Burl Walnut Tea Box

19th Century Burl Walnut Tea Box

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Lovely 19th century burl walnut tea box from England. Very beautiful box with a beautiful brass decoration on its front and top. Superb pati...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Maison Desny Style Art Deco Macassar Wood and Chrome Metal Box, 1930s
Maison Desny Style Art Deco Macassar Wood and Chrome Metal Box, 1930s

Maison Desny Style Art Deco Macassar Wood and Chrome Metal Box, 1930s

By La Maison Desny

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning Art Deco decorative box is reminiscent of Maison Desny's work. The piece was expertly crafted in France circa 1930. The decorative piece features Macassar wood sides wi...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Vintage Italian Onyx Jewelry Box, Large Decorative Keepsake, 1960s
Vintage Italian Onyx Jewelry Box, Large Decorative Keepsake, 1960s

Vintage Italian Onyx Jewelry Box, Large Decorative Keepsake, 1960s

Rare LARGE vintage Italian onyx jewelry or keepsake box, made in Italy, circa 1960s. This impeccable semi-precious stone box is just superb with its variety of colors and designs fro...

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

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Onyx, Marble, Brass

Elegant Cloisonné Cherry Blossom Trinket Jewel Box Enamel with Teal Interior
Elegant Cloisonné Cherry Blossom Trinket Jewel Box Enamel with Teal Interior

Elegant Cloisonné Cherry Blossom Trinket Jewel Box Enamel with Teal Interior

Located in Red Lion, PA

Elegant 20th Century Cloisonné Cherry Blossom Trinket Box – Brass & Enamel with Teal Interior This exquisite vintage cloisonné trinket box is a beautiful example of 20th-century dec...

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20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

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Brass, Enamel

Mid-Century Bee Trinket for Jewelry, Salt Pepper Cellar on Lucite Base
Mid-Century Bee Trinket for Jewelry, Salt Pepper Cellar on Lucite Base

Mid-Century Bee Trinket for Jewelry, Salt Pepper Cellar on Lucite Base

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

As found in Paris, this charming bee has been later mounted on a lucite base. The wings of the bee open with a compartment that can be used to store jewelry or functional for salt an...

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

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Lidded Box Burr Walnut hinged lid on pale wood base, circa 1925
Art Deco Lidded Box Burr Walnut hinged lid on pale wood base, circa 1925

Art Deco Lidded Box Burr Walnut hinged lid on pale wood base, circa 1925

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very good quality English Art Deco period lidded Box, of two contrasting woods with a hinged lid and one internal compartment, dating to circa 1925. The box has very in-pe...

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut, Hardwood

English 19th Century Square Jewelry Box
English 19th Century Square Jewelry Box

English 19th Century Square Jewelry Box

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

An English burl mahogany and inlay jewelry box from the 1800’s. The top of this square box has an inlaid cartouche of ebony, birdseye maple, and oak with brass banding. The box opens...

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19th Century English Other Antique Decorative Boxes

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Silk, Birdseye Maple, Ebony, Mahogany, Oak

Black Forest Decanter Set in Carved Box with St Louis Crystal Decanters/Stems
Black Forest Decanter Set in Carved Box with St Louis Crystal Decanters/Stems

Black Forest Decanter Set in Carved Box with St Louis Crystal Decanters/Stems

Located in Houston, TX

This cave a liqueur set is truly special because the box is exquisitely Carved and has the original beveled glass. The decanters and stem Ware are by St. Louis and the original la...

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Late 19th Century French Black Forest Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal

Early 20th-Century Chinese Porcelain Geisha Trinket Box
Early 20th-Century Chinese Porcelain Geisha Trinket Box

Early 20th-Century Chinese Porcelain Geisha Trinket Box

Located in Pomona, CA

This product is an antique Geisha Trinket Box made of porcelain with hand painted Geisha girl on the lid. Originating from China dated back to 1920s. It...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

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Porcelain

Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone Lidded Jewelry Trinket Box
Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone Lidded Jewelry Trinket Box

Hollywood Regency Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone Lidded Jewelry Trinket Box

By Maitland Smith

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage post-modern Hollywood Regency tessellated stone lidded trinket box, circa 1980s. Very chic and timeless addition to your decor. An ideal piece to add personality to your dec...

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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone

SET Tafi Onyx Oval Boxes, Silver Alpaca & Onyx Stone
SET Tafi Onyx Oval Boxes, Silver Alpaca & Onyx Stone

SET Tafi Onyx Oval Boxes, Silver Alpaca & Onyx Stone

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

7.5" x 3.5" x2" 8" x 4" x2.3" 9" x4.5" x 2.5" Tafi oval box, it is made entirely by hand in alpaca metal and onyx stone. It comes in three different sizes and you can choose between...

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2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone, Onyx

Art Nouveau Cosmic Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
Art Nouveau Cosmic Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet

Art Nouveau Cosmic Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet

By Alfred Daguet

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Alfred Louis Achille DAGUET (1875 - 1942) was a metalsmith active in Paris during the first part of the 20th century. His metalwork created prior to the outbreak of World War I, note...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper

Lidded Pewter and Brass Jewelry Box by SVM Svenska Metallverken, Sweden, 1930s.
Lidded Pewter and Brass Jewelry Box by SVM Svenska Metallverken, Sweden, 1930s.

Lidded Pewter and Brass Jewelry Box by SVM Svenska Metallverken, Sweden, 1930s.

A beautiful lidded pewter jewelry box with amazing patina. Swedish Grace. Made by SVM Svenska Metallverken, Sweden, 1930s. Great condition, only with some light scratches Stamped wi...

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Pewter, Brass

Antique, New and Vintage Decorative Boxes

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

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

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

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

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