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Decorative Boxes For Sale
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

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Ebony, Fruitwood

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

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

Tissue Box Cover Richly Sea Shell Encrusted Tony Douquet Style
Tissue Box Cover Richly Sea Shell Encrusted Tony Douquet Style

Tissue Box Cover Richly Sea Shell Encrusted Tony Douquet Style

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Beautiful richly encrusted with colourful natural sea shellls tissue cover box in Tony Douquet style.

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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

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

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

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

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

R Lalique Dinard Box Blue Patina
R Lalique Dinard Box Blue Patina

R Lalique Dinard Box Blue Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Sarasota, FL

'Dinard' a Box and Cover, design 1927 frosted and polished glass, highlighted with blue staining 13cm long, moulded 'R.LALIQUE', and repeated engraved signature.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Art Glass, Blown Glass

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

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

Pipe Holder Box by Aldo Londi
Pipe Holder Box by Aldo Londi

Pipe Holder Box by Aldo Londi

By Bitossi

Located in Milan, IT

Pipe holder box featuring a lid and small lateral handles designed to hold a pipe securely. The surface is horizontally incised and coated with a bright orange glaze over a brown bas...

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2010s Italian Decorative Boxes

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Ceramic

French Cut Crystal Dresser Table Jewelry Box
French Cut Crystal Dresser Table Jewelry Box

French Cut Crystal Dresser Table Jewelry Box

Located in Guaynabo, PR

A large rectangular clear cut crystal box with small diamonds cut pattern in the center and bordered by large stars. A starburst is at the bottom. A gilt metal embossed with flowers ...

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20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Cut Glass

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

English Porcelain Jewelry Box Royal Crown Derby
English Porcelain Jewelry Box Royal Crown Derby

English Porcelain Jewelry Box Royal Crown Derby

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful authentic English fine bone chine porcelain box in the 'Old Imari' pattern, by Royal Crown Derby, circa late-20th century, England. Piece is hand-painted in 22kt gold. Box has a 'hexagon' shape which is a nice alternative to round. A great piece for smaller items of jewelry (as demonstrated with cocktail ring and earrings.) Colors include a white fine bone china base, blue, dark orange hues, and 22kt gold. All authentication marks on bottom as shown in last three images. Made in England. A great piece for a vanity, dresser, nightstand table, desk, as a gift, etc. For porcelain butterfly...

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Late 20th Century English Decorative Boxes

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Porcelain

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

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

Tessellated Travertine and Green Agate Box
Tessellated Travertine and Green Agate Box

Tessellated Travertine and Green Agate Box

Located in Houston, TX

A stylized late 20th Century tessellated travertine and green agate box with brass trim, hinges and wood lined.

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Late 20th Century Decorative Boxes

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Stone, Agate, Travertine, Brass

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

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

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Marble, Bronze

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

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

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Stone, Copper

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

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Ceramic, Clay, Pottery

Walter Bosse Austrian Lacquered Brass Cigarette Box
Walter Bosse Austrian Lacquered Brass Cigarette Box

Walter Bosse Austrian Lacquered Brass Cigarette Box

By Herta Baller

Located in New York, NY

Walter Bosse for Herta Baller polished cast brass square box with patinated stripe lid, Austria, circa 1950's.

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

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Brass

Bronze Casket by Niels Dam Ravn, 1930s, Denmark
Bronze Casket by Niels Dam Ravn, 1930s, Denmark

Bronze Casket by Niels Dam Ravn, 1930s, Denmark

By N. Dam Ravn

Located in Værløse, DK

Sizeable Art Noveau Brass Casket made by Niels Dam Ravn in the later 1930s. * Lidded brass casket with a viking. Inner wood box. Signed NDR lower right on the lid. * Designer: Niels...

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1930s European Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Bath England Bathroom Boxes Set #1
Bath England Bathroom Boxes Set #1

Bath England Bathroom Boxes Set #1

By Creart

Located in Milan, IT

A glorious showcase of craftsmanship, this magnificent bathroom set is comprised of a small basket and box entirely handmade of brass preciously finished with 24k galvanized gold. Br...

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2010s Italian Decorative Boxes

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Gold, Brass

18th Century Scandinavian Rectangular Wood Keepsake Heart Carving Jewelry Box
18th Century Scandinavian Rectangular Wood Keepsake Heart Carving Jewelry Box

18th Century Scandinavian Rectangular Wood Keepsake Heart Carving Jewelry Box

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Danish charming handcrafted box with unbeatable patina. This storage or keepsake box features a carved heart and royal monogram C7 representing King Christian 7th. The box is in unto...

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Late 18th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes

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Metal

Antique 19th Century Porcelain Apothecary Jar 'Ong: Egyptiac' Palm Trees Snakes
Antique 19th Century Porcelain Apothecary Jar 'Ong: Egyptiac' Palm Trees Snakes

Antique 19th Century Porcelain Apothecary Jar 'Ong: Egyptiac' Palm Trees Snakes

Located in Munich, DE

This elegant apothecary lidded jar is made out of porcelain and was made in France in 1870 ca. The apothecary jar is hand painted and hand gilt. It is decorated with two palm trees b...

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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes

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Porcelain

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

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Wood

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

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Brass

Pewter Boxes designed by Arne Erkers for Just Andersen, 1950s, Denmark
Pewter Boxes designed by Arne Erkers for Just Andersen, 1950s, Denmark

Pewter Boxes designed by Arne Erkers for Just Andersen, 1950s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

Elegant set of Pewter Boxes designed by Arne Erkers for Just Andersen in the 1950s. * Two (2) lidded boxes in pewter with wooden inner boxes. Originally cigarette boxes. * Designer...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Pewter

Geometric Lucite and Chrome Decorative Box, Philippe Cheverny Style
Geometric Lucite and Chrome Decorative Box, Philippe Cheverny Style

Geometric Lucite and Chrome Decorative Box, Philippe Cheverny Style

By Philippe Cheverny

Located in Atlanta, GA

This elegant, diamond-shaped, decorative, lidded box features a design reminiscent of Philippe Cheverny's work. Crafted circa 1970, this stunning decorative piece boasts a geometric ...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Metal, Chrome

Vintage Onyx Lidded Box with Stripes, Italy, 1970s
Vintage Onyx Lidded Box with Stripes, Italy, 1970s

Vintage Onyx Lidded Box with Stripes, Italy, 1970s

Located in Montecalvoli, IT

Vintage Onyx Lidded Box with Stripes - For Cigarettes or Jewelry - Yellow Stone, Handpainted Italy 1970s - Decorative Piece, Elegant Gift This vintage lidded box from 1970s Italy is...

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20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes

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Onyx

Antique Pokerwork Stationery Box, English Desktop Tidy, Arts & Crafts, Victorian
Antique Pokerwork Stationery Box, English Desktop Tidy, Arts & Crafts, Victorian

Antique Pokerwork Stationery Box, English Desktop Tidy, Arts & Crafts, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique pokerwork stationery box. An English, beech and tulipwood desktop tidy in Arts & Crafts taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Charmingly hand f...

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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Beech

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

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Wood, Horn

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

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Bakelite, Walnut

Engraved 'Christmas 1950', English, Birchwood Lined Pewter Hinged Box
Engraved 'Christmas 1950', English, Birchwood Lined Pewter Hinged Box

Engraved 'Christmas 1950', English, Birchwood Lined Pewter Hinged Box

Located in Rothley, Leicestershire

Charming pewter hinged box, lined with birchwood and engraved 'Christmas 1950' Sits on four pewter feet, is fully functional with excellent interior Circa 1950's Stamped and numbered...

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1950s English Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Pewter

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

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Wood

Lidded Laquer Trinket Box by Lapisware
Lidded Laquer Trinket Box by Lapisware

Lidded Laquer Trinket Box by Lapisware

Located in San Diego, CA

Lidded lacquer trinket box by Lapisware, circa 1980s. The box measures 8.5"W x 4"D x 2"H and is in very good vintage condition. Cool and well constructed piece! #4988  

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Late 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

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Plastic, Wood

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

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Brass

Antique Art Deco Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver & Mosaic Enameled Box
Antique Art Deco Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver & Mosaic Enameled Box

Antique Art Deco Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver & Mosaic Enameled Box

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine Art Deco period silver & enamel covered box. In sterling silver. By Tiffany & Co. Decorated throughout with enameled vines, flowers, and garlands in green, blue, and yellow...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

ROYAL COPENHAGEN - Nils Thorsson - Mid Century Fajance Jar - Denmark - C. 1970's
ROYAL COPENHAGEN - Nils Thorsson - Mid Century Fajance Jar - Denmark - C. 1970's

ROYAL COPENHAGEN - Nils Thorsson - Mid Century Fajance Jar - Denmark - C. 1970's

By Nils Thorsson, Royal Copenhagen

Located in Chatham, ON

ROYAL COPENHAGEN (Manufacturer) - NILS THORSSON (Designer) - Mid Century fajance lidded jar (tobacco jar) - featuring a yellow and brown abstract pattern over-all with yellow glazed ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes

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Ceramic

Hand Carved Lapis Lazuli Mosaic Jewelry Box with Marble Interior
Hand Carved Lapis Lazuli Mosaic Jewelry Box with Marble Interior

Hand Carved Lapis Lazuli Mosaic Jewelry Box with Marble Interior

Located in New York, NY

Lapis lazuli hand carved mosaic lidded box, with white marble interior. Natural lapis stone has beautiful golden pyrite inclusions, like a sprinkling of fairy dust. The lapis mosaic...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

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Lapis Lazuli, Marble

Antique Northern Swedish Mid-Size Chest
Antique Northern Swedish Mid-Size Chest

Antique Northern Swedish Mid-Size Chest

Located in Kramfors, SE

Antique northern Swedish chest in original condition. The chest is an attractive mid size where it’s large enough to be practical as well as stylish while not being too overwhelming....

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Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Decorative Boxes

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Pine

Priora Box in glossy ebony with detail in Corno Italiano, Mod. 2403
Priora Box in glossy ebony with detail in Corno Italiano, Mod. 2403

Priora Box in glossy ebony with detail in Corno Italiano, Mod. 2403

By Arcahorn Srl.

Located in Recanati, Macerata

The Priora box is designed to provide an exquisite storage solution for small items. Fashioned from glossy ebony, each box is distinguished by an elegant detail in Corno Italiano and...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Antique Bohemian Crystal Box with Engraved and Gilt Floral Motifs by Moser
Antique Bohemian Crystal Box with Engraved and Gilt Floral Motifs by Moser

Antique Bohemian Crystal Box with Engraved and Gilt Floral Motifs by Moser

By Moser, Moser Glassworks

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This stunning antique Bohemian crystal box is attributed to Ludwig Moser, the renowned glassmaker from Karlsbad, celebrated for his exquisite designs and unmatched craftsmanship. The...

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1880s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes

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Crystal

Boulle Stationery Box by Leuchars & Sons
Boulle Stationery Box by Leuchars & Sons

Boulle Stationery Box by Leuchars & Sons

Located in Northampton, GB

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Boulle stationery box by Leuchars & Sons, dating to the late nineteenth century during the Victorian period, circa 1880. The box is of rectangular form with...

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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

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.