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Turned Wood Hardwood Lidded Box Chess Figurine Style Mid Century Modern c 1960s
Turned Wood Hardwood Lidded Box Chess Figurine Style Mid Century Modern c 1960s

Turned Wood Hardwood Lidded Box Chess Figurine Style Mid Century Modern c 1960s

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

A lovely small turned hardwood lidded box with a chess style shaped finial, made in Europe probably in the 1960s.

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Wood, Hardwood

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

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

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

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

XL rattan and brass basket, Italy, 1970, 36cm Diam
XL rattan and brass basket, Italy, 1970, 36cm Diam

XL rattan and brass basket, Italy, 1970, 36cm Diam

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Very beautiful and large rattan and brass basket made in Italy in the 1970s. Round shape, mid-century modern style, it is inspired by the designs of Gabriella Crespi. Magnificent dec...

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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Collection of 19th c. Horn Walking Sticks
Collection of 19th c. Horn Walking Sticks

Collection of 19th c. Horn Walking Sticks

Located in Greenwich, CT

Collection of four 19th century walking sticks, three fashioned from segments of steer horn, one a combination of horn and steer hide, all with slightly flexible shafts. Longest 37",...

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19th Century English Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Horn

Sewing Box in Rosewood Veneer, Gold and Silver, Restoration Period
Sewing Box in Rosewood Veneer, Gold and Silver, Restoration Period

Sewing Box in Rosewood Veneer, Gold and Silver, Restoration Period

Located in Paris, FR

Precious rectangular sewing box in rosewood veneer called. Uncovered, it presents a mirror with braids on the back of the lid. This charming sewing set is lined with moire and pink velvet and is composed of two small square porcelain bottles with openwork polychrome flowers, marked "L" on the bottom, a removable rectangular pad supporting two spools of gold thread and finely chiseled with a central chiseled cartridge-shaped, overhung by a button. A central tray on a raised base holds five sewing items...

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19th Century French Restauration Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Silver

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

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

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

1936 Pewter Games box by GAB Sweden
1936 Pewter Games box by GAB Sweden

1936 Pewter Games box by GAB Sweden

By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget

Located in New York, NY

Charming 1936 Pewter games box by GAB Sweden. Playful shape with a round end and one rectangular end, opening there are 3 individual coasters and markers. E...

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Pewter

4-Tier Stacking Metal Canister Set by Lincoln Beauty Ware, USA, 1960s
4-Tier Stacking Metal Canister Set by Lincoln Beauty Ware, USA, 1960s

4-Tier Stacking Metal Canister Set by Lincoln Beauty Ware, USA, 1960s

Located in Vienna, AT

1960s Lincoln Beauty Ware 4-Tier Stacking Metal Canister Set – Green Retro Kitchen Storage Vintage 4-tier stacking metal canister set by Lincoln Beauty Ware, USA, circa 1960s. Featu...

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

Materials

Metal

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

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

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Metal, Pewter, Brass

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

Set Tronador Mini Boxes, Cream 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

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

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Brass

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

Large Bronze and Silver Chest, 19th Century Orientalist Work.
Large Bronze and Silver Chest, 19th Century Orientalist Work.

Large Bronze and Silver Chest, 19th Century Orientalist Work.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Large bronze and silver chest, 19th century Orientalist work. Large 19th century Orientalist bronze and silver box, Napoleon III period. Dimensions : H: 15,5cm, W: 23cm, D: 18cm C...

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19th Century African Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Solid Painted Wood and Ornate Metal Mounted Strongbox
Solid Painted Wood and Ornate Metal Mounted Strongbox

Solid Painted Wood and Ornate Metal Mounted Strongbox

Located in Germantown, MD

Solid Painted Wood and Ornate Metal Mounted Strongbox Measures 24" in width, 13" in depth and 14.5" in height.

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Mid-20th Century American Georgian Decorative Boxes

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Metal, Brass

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

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Metal

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

19th Century French Marble and Onyx Box or Jewelry Casket
19th Century French Marble and Onyx Box or Jewelry Casket

19th Century French Marble and Onyx Box or Jewelry Casket

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Large 19th Century French Marble and Onyx Box or Jewelry Casket. The box is constructed from different colored marble and onyx stone on the top that is mounted on a mahogany chamfere...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes

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Marble

19th Century Dutch Ebony Box With Silver Mounts and Hinges
19th Century Dutch Ebony Box With Silver Mounts and Hinges

19th Century Dutch Ebony Box With Silver Mounts and Hinges

Located in Stamford, CT

Dutch Colonial ebony box with silver mounts, large silver hinges and the original steel lock and key. This rare box was likely made in the Dutch East India possession of Sri Lanka, o...

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Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Antique Decorative Boxes

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Silver, Steel

Decorative and Jewelry Box, in Wood with Brass Geometrical Inlays, France 1970
Decorative and Jewelry Box, in Wood with Brass Geometrical Inlays, France 1970

Decorative and Jewelry Box, in Wood with Brass Geometrical Inlays, France 1970

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

This box is a jewelry box or a decorative box. It was made in the 1970s, in France. Its lid is made of a checkerboard rectangle in Brass, and wood. It is gold and brown in color.

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1970s European Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Brass

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

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Glass, Art Glass

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

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Enamel

Swedish Snuff Box in Cow Horn from the 19th Century
Swedish Snuff Box in Cow Horn from the 19th Century

Swedish Snuff Box in Cow Horn from the 19th Century

Located in Knivsta, SE

A very charming Swedish Snuff Box made in Cow Horn during the 19th century. Wear consistent with age and use.

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19th Century Swedish Antique Decorative Boxes

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Horn

Chinese Style Lacquered Brush or Pencil Box Painted Butterfly, circa 1940
Chinese Style Lacquered Brush or Pencil Box Painted Butterfly, circa 1940

Chinese Style Lacquered Brush or Pencil Box Painted Butterfly, circa 1940

Located in Labrit, Landes

Lacquered paintbrush or pensil box, made in the chinese style. In this painting features a butterfly and flowers. The key is not the original but it does correspond to the lock. Good...

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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Wood

19th Century Coromandel Vanity Box with Silver Gilt Fitted Interior by Asprey
19th Century Coromandel Vanity Box with Silver Gilt Fitted Interior by Asprey

19th Century Coromandel Vanity Box with Silver Gilt Fitted Interior by Asprey

By Asprey International Limited

Located in London, GB

A Victorian Coromandel and Brass bound Dressing Case By Asprey The hinged cover with an inset brass monogram, the base with a jewellery drawer and two fitted internal trays, contai...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Silver, Vermeil

Silver Sugar box, Vienna 1867-1872
Silver Sugar box, Vienna 1867-1872

Silver Sugar box, Vienna 1867-1872

Located in Delft, NL

Silver Sugar box, Vienna 1867-1872 An Austrian-Hungary silver sugar box with hinged lid. On the lid a rose with leaves as knob. A rectangular box with beautiful round scalloped body...

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19th Century Austrian Antique Decorative Boxes

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Silver

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

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Wood

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

Hand Painted Floral Red Trinket Box
Hand Painted Floral Red Trinket Box

Hand Painted Floral Red Trinket Box

Located in Bradenton, FL

A hand painted wooden trinket box. Richly decorated with floral sprays on each surface, with orange flowers and blue buds along green foliage against a bright red background. Edged i...

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1990s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique English Regency Flame Mahogany Sarcophagus Wine Cellarette Lion Paw Feet
Antique English Regency Flame Mahogany Sarcophagus Wine Cellarette Lion Paw Feet

Antique English Regency Flame Mahogany Sarcophagus Wine Cellarette Lion Paw Feet

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Superb Flame Mahogany Wine Cellarette of sarcophagus outline and of English origin. First quarter of the 19th century, Regency period. The flat top lid opening to reveal the inte...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Antique English Glass & Sterling Silver String / Twine Jar or Box, 1899
Antique English Glass & Sterling Silver String / Twine Jar or Box, 1899

Antique English Glass & Sterling Silver String / Twine Jar or Box, 1899

By James Deakin & Sons

Located in Bath, GB

A most unusual late Victorian fine string or twine box made from glass with a star cut base, the base mounted with a sterling silver foot and fitted with a solid silver lid topped wi...

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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Chest. Carved wood, metal. Spanish school, 16th century.
Chest. Carved wood, metal. Spanish school, 16th century.

Chest. Carved wood, metal. Spanish school, 16th century.

Located in Madrid, ES

Chest. Carved wood, metal. Spanish school, 16th century. Rectangular casket with a flat lid decorated on the outside with a series of figurative reliefs in a symmetrical arrangemen...

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16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Decorative Boxes

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Metal, Other

Loetz Biscuit Barrel Cookie Jar Art Nouveau Iridescent Glass Antique Lötz & WMF
Loetz Biscuit Barrel Cookie Jar Art Nouveau Iridescent Glass Antique Lötz & WMF

Loetz Biscuit Barrel Cookie Jar Art Nouveau Iridescent Glass Antique Lötz & WMF

By Loetz Glass, WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

A lovely Art Nouveau biscuit barrel, made of iridescent art glass with a combed pattern made by Loetz Wwe. with a brass mount by WMF which w...

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes

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Silver Plate, Brass

19th Century English Gentleman's Mahogany and Brass Campaign Jewelry Box
19th Century English Gentleman's Mahogany and Brass Campaign Jewelry Box

19th Century English Gentleman's Mahogany and Brass Campaign Jewelry Box

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

High quality English mahogany and brass fine jewelry box that was likely used for stationary as well. Attention to detail, originality and surviving k...

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1870s English Campaign Antique Decorative Boxes

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Brass

A Japanese-Style Ceramic Box by Christine Fabre France 1990's
A Japanese-Style Ceramic Box by Christine Fabre France 1990's

A Japanese-Style Ceramic Box by Christine Fabre France 1990's

Located in HYÈRES, FR

A Japanese-Style Ceramic box by Christine Fabre 1990's Inspired by traditional Japanese art. High-quality work with great attention to detail. Made in raku and teinted wood Beari...

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1990s French Decorative Boxes

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Ceramic, Wood

Pair of Ebony and Coconut Tea Caddies
Pair of Ebony and Coconut Tea Caddies

Pair of Ebony and Coconut Tea Caddies

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Antique Anglo Indian pair of tea caddies with silvered metal tops having elephant handles over coconut bowls above carved ebony elephants with bone tusk...

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

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Coconut

Antique Victorian quality burr walnut and brass mounted glove box
Antique Victorian quality burr walnut and brass mounted glove box

Antique Victorian quality burr walnut and brass mounted glove box

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique Victorian quality burr walnut and brass mounted glove box having a quality burr walnut glove box with original engraved mounts a dome shaped lid opening to reveal a storage c...

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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Christian Dior Paris Silver Plate Box with Quartz Stone, circa 1970
Christian Dior Paris Silver Plate Box with Quartz Stone, circa 1970

Christian Dior Paris Silver Plate Box with Quartz Stone, circa 1970

By Dior Home, Christian Dior

Located in Atlanta, GA

This beautiful, modernist silver plate decorative box was crafted in France for the renowned Christian Dior House as part of the Interior Collection. The piece features an elegant, m...

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1970s French Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Stone, Quartz, Metal, Silver Plate

Needlepoint Brass Box with Flowers
Needlepoint Brass Box with Flowers

Needlepoint Brass Box with Flowers

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful petit needlepoint and enamel brass box with floral rose design, circa early-20th century. Lid has a beautiful petit needlepoint design of three roses, leaves and rose bud...

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Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

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Brass

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

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.