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Decorative Boxes For Sale
Antique French liquer cellar, cabinet “Cave a liqueur”
Antique French liquer cellar, cabinet “Cave a liqueur”

Antique French liquer cellar, cabinet “Cave a liqueur”

Located in Delft, NL

Antique French liquer cellar, cabinet “Cave a liqueur” An antique French book-shaped lidded liquer cellar cabinet, also called “Cave a liqueur”. A liqueur cellar hidden in 18th cent...

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19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set Tronador Mini Boxes, Bordeaux Onyx Stone and Silver Alpaca
Set Tronador Mini Boxes, Bordeaux Onyx Stone and Silver Alpaca

Set Tronador Mini Boxes, Bordeaux Onyx Stone and Silver Alpaca

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

Dimensions : 3.1 x 3.1 x 3.9 " 3.9 x 3.9 x 3.2" The shape of the inactive Tronador volcano reminded us of the pyramid shaped idea of our boxes that make up this collection. With a...

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2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone, Onyx

Modern Box in Black Shagreen with Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Modern Box in Black Shagreen with Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

Modern Box in Black Shagreen with Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The "Melting Box" by R&Y Augousti is a masterful creation, combining luxurious materials and elegant design into a functional work of art. The top of the box is meticulously craf...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Majolica Box Choisy Le Roi
19th Century Majolica Box Choisy Le Roi

19th Century Majolica Box Choisy Le Roi

By Choisy-le-Roi

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century Majolica Box Choisy Le Roi with a floral and leaves decor.

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1880s French Rustic Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

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

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

Large French Black Forest Wood Music instruments Box, Circa 1890
Large French Black Forest Wood Music instruments Box, Circa 1890

Large French Black Forest Wood Music instruments Box, Circa 1890

Located in Austin, TX

Large French Black Forest wood box, circa 1900. 11.8 by 7.3 inches , H / 5.3 inches. Music instruments Jewel box.

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1890s French Black Forest Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Red/Black-Lacquered Fan-Shape Five-Case Lunch Box, Ric.00034
Red/Black-Lacquered Fan-Shape Five-Case Lunch Box, Ric.00034

Red/Black-Lacquered Fan-Shape Five-Case Lunch Box, Ric.00034

Located in Norton, MA

Red/Black-lacquered Fan-shape Five-case Lunch Box, China, 19th century, with three bamboo splint handles converging to form a broad strap handle over the t...

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19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Large Cut Crystal & Silverplate Hinged Vanity or Dresser Box
Antique Large Cut Crystal & Silverplate Hinged Vanity or Dresser Box

Antique Large Cut Crystal & Silverplate Hinged Vanity or Dresser Box

By T. G. Hawkes & Co.

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a late 19th to early 20th-century cut crystal and silver-plated vanity or dresser box, characterized by an intricately faceted body and lid. The crystal is expertly cut in a ...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Cut Glass

Ferdinando Loffredo, golden ceramic box, ceramiche del Ferlaro, Italy 1970s
Ferdinando Loffredo, golden ceramic box, ceramiche del Ferlaro, Italy 1970s

Ferdinando Loffredo, golden ceramic box, ceramiche del Ferlaro, Italy 1970s

By Ferdinando Loffredo

Located in Firenze, IT

Black and golden ceramic box ceramiche del Ferlaro for Ferdinando Loffredo, Italy 1970s Signed on the bottom H 6 cm - 41 × 21 cm Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use

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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

A Pair of Chinese Export Storage Canisters with Silk Embroidery Patches
A Pair of Chinese Export Storage Canisters with Silk Embroidery Patches

A Pair of Chinese Export Storage Canisters with Silk Embroidery Patches

Located in San Francisco, CA

On offer are a rare pair of antique Chinese export or Chinoiserie silk-embroidered canisters. Their delicate silk exteriors over gilt wood indicate they were meant for clean, luxury ...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silk, Wood, Paint

Antique Teapoy English William iv Rosewood Work Box, 19th Century, circa 1835
Antique Teapoy English William iv Rosewood Work Box, 19th Century, circa 1835

Antique Teapoy English William iv Rosewood Work Box, 19th Century, circa 1835

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique teapoy, an English, William IV, rosewood work box dating to the early 19th century, circa 1835. Superb color in the polished rosew...

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Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

Early 20th Century Austrian Box
Early 20th Century Austrian Box

Early 20th Century Austrian Box

Located in Chicago, IL

A striking early 20th century Austrian box with ebony veneer over birch and with a thin fruitwood inlaid stripe around the lid. A simple brass handle allows the lid to be opened. Per...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ebony, Fruitwood

Monique Gerber French Bronze Lidded Sculptural Top Black and Red Lacquer Box
Monique Gerber French Bronze Lidded Sculptural Top Black and Red Lacquer Box

Monique Gerber French Bronze Lidded Sculptural Top Black and Red Lacquer Box

By Monique Gerber

Located in Chicago, IL

Monique Gerber rare bronze sculptural topped decorative box with black and red lacquer base. French designer Monique Gerber designer and owner of Art du Bronze. Signed under the bo...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Napoleon III Crystal and Bronze Vase, Antique Decor
19th Century Napoleon III Crystal and Bronze Vase, Antique Decor

19th Century Napoleon III Crystal and Bronze Vase, Antique Decor

Located in Roma, IT

19th Century French Crystal and Bronze Vase Beautiful, elegant and rare small jewellery box in crystal and gilded bronze. It has a top opening with a clip closure. The upper part of ...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Wedgwood Jasperware Pale Blue Small Circular Lidded Vanity Box
Wedgwood Jasperware Pale Blue Small Circular Lidded Vanity Box

Wedgwood Jasperware Pale Blue Small Circular Lidded Vanity Box

By Wedgwood

Located in Dallas, TX

PRESENTING A LOVELY Wedgwood Jasperware Pale Blue Small Circular Lidded Vanity Box. Made by Wedgwood in England in 1982 and fully and properly marked/stamped on base. Marked: “Wedgwood, Made in England …. “PH” … “T” ….. “82”. 2.25 inches tall lidded vanity box with a diameter of 3.25 inches. Rolling vine and grape cameo reliefs, all over the lid and base sides. Fabulous large pointed finial on the lid with floral cameo reliefs on the sides. In very good original condition with no chips or cracks. A ‘PERFECT’ match for the larger and almost identical, lidded jasperware box...

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20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquered Treasure Chest Box with Brass Hardware
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquered Treasure Chest Box with Brass Hardware

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquered Treasure Chest Box with Brass Hardware

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Qing Dynasty period red lacquered treasure chest box from the 19th century, with brass hardware. Born during the 19th century, this exquisite Qing Dynasty red lacquered treasure ch...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Bronze Figure 'Trickstress' by CJR Colinet
French Art Deco Bronze Figure 'Trickstress' by CJR Colinet

French Art Deco Bronze Figure 'Trickstress' by CJR Colinet

By Claire Jeanne Roberte Colinet

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Original Art Deco Era 'The Trickstress' nude Female silver-colored bronze Sculpture by Belgian artist Claire Jeanne Roberte Colin featuring a woman juggling small gilt balls and bala...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Italian Florentine Rectangular Wood Trinket Jewelry Box, 1960's
Italian Florentine Rectangular Wood Trinket Jewelry Box, 1960's

Italian Florentine Rectangular Wood Trinket Jewelry Box, 1960's

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Large charming Italian Mid-Century Florentine hand crafted box with classical scenes. This gilt-wood box with red, gold and black detailing can be used t...

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

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Midcentury Rectangular Decorative Box in Wood and Brass, Italy 1970s
Midcentury Rectangular Decorative Box in Wood and Brass, Italy 1970s

Midcentury Rectangular Decorative Box in Wood and Brass, Italy 1970s

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury beautiful rectangular decorative box in wood and brass details. Made in Italy in the 1970s.

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment
English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

English Regency Mahogany Travelling Lap Desk Box with Secret Compartment

Located in Savannah, GA

Large size English Regency mahogany travelling sloped lap desk/ box with original brass corner mounts, hinges, pin, top mount and retractable handles. Features include a side drawer,...

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Early 1800s English Regency Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Italian Box in Carved Alabaster and Brass 1950s
Mid Century Italian Box in Carved Alabaster and Brass 1950s

Mid Century Italian Box in Carved Alabaster and Brass 1950s

Located in Tilburg, NL

Mid Century Italian Box in Carved Alabaster and Brass 1950s Small lidded box constructed in carved alabaster with a rectangular form and softly rounded body. The surface is worked w...

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

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Alabaster, Brass

Antique French Book Box
Antique French Book Box

Antique French Book Box

Located in Houston, TX

Designed to appear as a stack of books, this box is the perfect place to store your treasures. The hinged box is made of wood, and the books are trimmed in gold paint. This piece we...

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20th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Japanese antique Urushi small Tansu box chest of drawers wabi sabi mingei
19th Japanese antique Urushi small Tansu box chest of drawers wabi sabi mingei

19th Japanese antique Urushi small Tansu box chest of drawers wabi sabi mingei

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

from Tohoku area, Japan. Japanese antique small box tansu chest of drawers, Kohikidashi, made of Sugi Cedar. Product of circa 1850s-1870s (late Edo to early Meiji era), estimate from...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Decorative Boxes

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Wood, Cedar

Antique 18k Yellow Gold Vinaigrette, Oval Form, Circa 1800
Antique 18k Yellow Gold Vinaigrette, Oval Form, Circa 1800

Antique 18k Yellow Gold Vinaigrette, Oval Form, Circa 1800

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique 1800s 18k yellow gold vinaigrette; an addition to our collection of gold boxes and cases. This exceptional, fine and impressive antique 1...

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Early 1800s Unknown Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

Late 19th century biscuit box from England
Late 19th century biscuit box from England

Late 19th century biscuit box from England

Located in Winnetka, IL

A beautiful English Victorian biscuit box from the late 1800's

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Late 19th Century European Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Ugo Zaccagnini Turquoise Egyptian Blue Ceramic Box with Bullseye Target Motif
Ugo Zaccagnini Turquoise Egyptian Blue Ceramic Box with Bullseye Target Motif

Ugo Zaccagnini Turquoise Egyptian Blue Ceramic Box with Bullseye Target Motif

By Ugo Zaccagnini

Located in Southampton, NJ

Midcentury Egyptian Blue Ceramic Pottery box by Ugo Zaccagnini of Italy. The box features a striking bullseye design on all sides. There is an overall craquelure to the glaze which i...

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

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

17th Century Italian Leather Box
17th Century Italian Leather Box

17th Century Italian Leather Box

Located in Chicago, IL

A stunning 17th century Italian leather covered wood trunk covered in brass nail heads, some spelling out a word on top, and with iron strap hinges a...

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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Bronze Burl Walnut French Jewelry Sewing Casket Silk Lined Interior 19C
Antique Bronze Burl Walnut French Jewelry Sewing Casket Silk Lined Interior 19C

Antique Bronze Burl Walnut French Jewelry Sewing Casket Silk Lined Interior 19C

Located in Dublin, Ireland

An exceptionally fine quality example of a Lady’s or Gentleman’s early Victorian Period Gilt Bronze mounted well figured Burr Walnut Jewlery Casket or Table Box made during the third...

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

French Porcelain Jewelry Dish Pill Box
French Porcelain Jewelry Dish Pill Box

French Porcelain Jewelry Dish Pill Box

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful French porcelain jewelry dish and pill box, with flower and bee design, circa late-20th century, France. Hold jewelry in the flower cup and rev...

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Late 20th Century French Organic Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Walnut Box with Bakelite Handle, c1930
Art Deco Walnut Box with Bakelite Handle, c1930

Art Deco Walnut Box with Bakelite Handle, c1930

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this superbly iconic Art Deco walnut box with an iconic round shoulder edges and bakelite handle. This box is a great size, larger than normal, making it a ...

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bakelite, Walnut

Indian Brass Pandan Box, 19th Century
Indian Brass Pandan Box, 19th Century

Indian Brass Pandan Box, 19th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

An Indian brass pandan box, 19th century. 9 inches wide by 7 inches tall

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19th Century Indian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

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

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Yew

1911 René Lalique - Box Quatre Scarabees Scarabs Glass with Sepia Patina
1911 René Lalique - Box Quatre Scarabees Scarabs Glass with Sepia Patina

1911 René Lalique - Box Quatre Scarabees Scarabs Glass with Sepia Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Box "Quatre Scarabees" (Scarabs) made in glass with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1911. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Superb color. height: 6 cm diameter: 8.5 cm Félix Ma...

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1910s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Blown Glass

Philippe Cheverny Style Geometric Lucite and Gilded Metal Box, circa 1970
Philippe Cheverny Style Geometric Lucite and Gilded Metal Box, circa 1970

Philippe Cheverny Style Geometric Lucite and Gilded Metal Box, circa 1970

By Philippe Cheverny

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning, rectangular, decorative lidded box features a design reminiscent of Philippe Cheverny's work. Crafted in the 1970s, this outstanding decorative piece boasts a geometri...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Chrome

MCM Stylized Solid Rosewood Petite Lidded Box
MCM Stylized Solid Rosewood Petite Lidded Box

MCM Stylized Solid Rosewood Petite Lidded Box

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous MCM stylized solid rosewood wood can be used as jewelry box card holder or ring holder lidded box, circa 1970s. The small box is Truly a stunning piece with beautiful grain...

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

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Rosewood

Erhard and Sohne German Art Nouveau Relief Carved Brass Jewelry Box
Erhard and Sohne German Art Nouveau Relief Carved Brass Jewelry Box

Erhard and Sohne German Art Nouveau Relief Carved Brass Jewelry Box

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Renaissance style (19th Century -German) small brass box having putti and tendrils in heavily reliefed design (Maker\'s mark: Erhard and Sohne)

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19th Century German Renaissance Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Swedish Art Deco Pewter, Bakelite, and Brass Lidded Box by GAB, 1935
Swedish Art Deco Pewter, Bakelite, and Brass Lidded Box by GAB, 1935

Swedish Art Deco Pewter, Bakelite, and Brass Lidded Box by GAB, 1935

By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget

Located in Knivsta, SE

Swedish Art Deco Pewter, Bakelite, and Brass Lidded Box by GAB, 1935 A refined and elegant lidded box by Guldsmedsaktiebolaget (GAB), Sweden’s premier silversmiths and metalware ma...

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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Brass, Pewter

Decorative Box in Polished Steel, Brass and Wood by Rue Royale, France 1970s
Decorative Box in Polished Steel, Brass and Wood by Rue Royale, France 1970s

Decorative Box in Polished Steel, Brass and Wood by Rue Royale, France 1970s

Located in Rome, IT

Amazing rectangular decorative box in polished steel and brass with a wooden interior arrangement. Its style resembles contemporary products by Romeo Rega. Made in France in th...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Metal, Brass, Steel, Chrome

Box in Burled Wood, Brown Color, France, 20th Century
Box in Burled Wood, Brown Color, France, 20th Century

Box in Burled Wood, Brown Color, France, 20th Century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Box in Burled Wood, Brown Color, France, 20th Century

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1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Russian Malachite Gilt Bronze Decorative Box, Early 20th Century.
Russian Malachite Gilt Bronze Decorative Box, Early 20th Century.

Russian Malachite Gilt Bronze Decorative Box, Early 20th Century.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant Russian decorative box crafted in richly patterned malachite and adorned with finely cast gilt bronze mounts, dating to the early 20th century. This striking piece features v...

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Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

English Art Deco Sterling Silver Box 1957
English Art Deco Sterling Silver Box 1957

English Art Deco Sterling Silver Box 1957

By A.E. Poston & Co. Ltd 1

Located in New York, NY

English Art Deco sterling silver box, 1957. Rectangular with plain sides. Cover hinged and tabbed with flat top and chamfered edges; allover engine-turned ornament. Cedar-lined inter...

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1950s British Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique French Ormolu Mounted Blue Opaline Egg Form Covered Box
Antique French Ormolu Mounted Blue Opaline Egg Form Covered Box

Antique French Ormolu Mounted Blue Opaline Egg Form Covered Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Antique French Ormolu Mounted Green Opaline Egg Form Covered Box. The egg form opaline box rests in a gilt bronze nest of grapes and leaves. The box opens to reveal a small compartment.

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Early 1900s French Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

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

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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

Dior Large Smoked "Frozen" Lucite Italian Decorative Jewelry Box, Italy 1970s
Dior Large Smoked "Frozen" Lucite Italian Decorative Jewelry Box, Italy 1970s

Dior Large Smoked "Frozen" Lucite Italian Decorative Jewelry Box, Italy 1970s

By Christian Dior

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful Mid-Century jewelry or decorative rectangular box, made in charming smoked brownish lucite with a "frozen effect." This elegant object was produced in Italy during the 1970...

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

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Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Postmodern Box with Slate Lid, 1980s
Postmodern Box with Slate Lid, 1980s

Postmodern Box with Slate Lid, 1980s

Located in Hamburg, DE

Postmodern Box with Slate Lid, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980 to 1989. Additional information: Color: Black Styles: Postmodern Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owne...

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20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Boxes

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Glass

Hand-Crafted Modern Decorative Box, Horn Tiled Wood, Spain, New Design
Hand-Crafted Modern Decorative Box, Horn Tiled Wood, Spain, New Design

Hand-Crafted Modern Decorative Box, Horn Tiled Wood, Spain, New Design

Located in New York, NY

Natural horn tiled wood box featuring a convex oval center. Tiles are steam and heat pressed and assembled by hand.

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Horn

Antique Vintage Oak Dining Table, Handcrafted, Rustic Style, USA
Antique Vintage Oak Dining Table, Handcrafted, Rustic Style, USA

Antique Vintage Oak Dining Table, Handcrafted, Rustic Style, USA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A ceramic box with crackled glaze, topped by a handcrafted copper lid accented with a turquoise stone. Both decorative and functional, it’s perfect for holding small treasures or kee...

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20th Century Rustic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone, 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.