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Italian Mid-Century Rectangular Red Leather Embossed Box
Italian Mid-Century Rectangular Red Leather Embossed Box

Italian Mid-Century Rectangular Red Leather Embossed Box

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Beautifully molded Italian leather box with a raised style and features crests of coat of arms on the top. The interior of the box is leather as well. Fantastic piece to add to a col...

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

Materials

Leather

XX Century Italian Sterling Silver oblong decorative box
XX Century Italian Sterling Silver oblong decorative box

XX Century Italian Sterling Silver oblong decorative box

By Mario Poli

Located in VALENZA, IT

Decorative oblong table box in 925 sterling silver. The bottom of the box was hand-shaped from a sterling silver sheet and hammered and then finished with a flat edge. The hinged and...

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1980s Italian Other Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Shagreen Covered Box of Pale Green Color
Art Deco Shagreen Covered Box of Pale Green Color

Art Deco Shagreen Covered Box of Pale Green Color

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

English Art Deco cedar box of rectangular form covered in pale green shagreen with white bone edges.

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shagreen, Wood

Porte lettre ou carte de visite en laiton, circa 1960-1970
Porte lettre ou carte de visite en laiton, circa 1960-1970

Porte lettre ou carte de visite en laiton, circa 1960-1970

Located in Meyrin, Switzerland

Porte carte de visite, lettre ou carton d’invitation… en laiton, circa 1970. De la forme d'une enveloppe, ses lignes élégante et graphique rappelle la période Hollywood Regency. Elle...

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

Materials

Brass

Jewelry Box or Decorative Box in Shelll and Wood White Color France 20th Century
Jewelry Box or Decorative Box in Shelll and Wood White Color France 20th Century

Jewelry Box or Decorative Box in Shelll and Wood White Color France 20th Century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

This box is in wood and recovered with shells. It can be used as a Jewelry box or decorative box. It has been made in France during the XX Century. The color is White and red inside,...

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20th Century French Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Shell

Grey and White Stoneware Ceramic Covered Pot or Box by Anne Kjaersgaard La Borne
Grey and White Stoneware Ceramic Covered Pot or Box by Anne Kjaersgaard La Borne

Grey and White Stoneware Ceramic Covered Pot or Box by Anne Kjaersgaard La Borne

By Anne Kjaersgaard

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Anne Kjaersgaard Realised in la Borne circa 1960 Original stoneware ceramic covered pot or box Signed under the base with black pigment Original perfect condition Heig...

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

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Ceramic

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlaid Marquetry Magazine Rack 19th Century
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlaid Marquetry Magazine Rack 19th Century

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Inlaid Marquetry Magazine Rack 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a gorgeous antique Victorian burr walnut and marquetry inlaid enclosed Canterbury circa 1870 in date. The grain of the burr walnut is truly beautiful. It features a hinged...

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1870s Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Black Forest Hanging Wall Box
19th Century Black Forest Hanging Wall Box

19th Century Black Forest Hanging Wall Box

Located in High Point, NC

19th century Black Forest small hanging wall box. The entire piece is hand carved to have the appearance of boards with hand carved appearance of gra...

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19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique French Carved Walnut Panetière
Antique French Carved Walnut Panetière

Antique French Carved Walnut Panetière

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Antique French carved walnut Panetiere, of typical form with finial crown top, and working key. Better than most, fresh from a Palm Beach Estate.

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Fragranze Orange Floral Motif Glass Diffuser
Fragranze Orange Floral Motif Glass Diffuser

Fragranze Orange Floral Motif Glass Diffuser

By Creart

Located in Milan, IT

A 250ml fragrance diffuser in decorated glass, defined by luminous orange tones and an elegant floral motif that brings a decorative note to the room. The transparent bottle is toppe...

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2010s Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass

Urushi Natural Red Lacquer Allsorts Box - Large by Alexander Lamont
Urushi Natural Red Lacquer Allsorts Box - Large by Alexander Lamont

Urushi Natural Red Lacquer Allsorts Box - Large by Alexander Lamont

By Alexander Lamont

Located in Khet Bang Sue, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon

There is type of English sweet called a Licorice Allsort. They are made in different layers and some have little balls covering them. The red lacquer and the little white pieces of e...

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2010s Thai Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Eggshell, Walnut, Lacquer

Cigarette Case Black and White Art Deco Style Fire Enamel Salimbeni
Cigarette Case Black and White Art Deco Style Fire Enamel Salimbeni

Cigarette Case Black and White Art Deco Style Fire Enamel Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Ladies’ cigarette case rectangular convex “olive” shape in 925/1000 sterling silver with black and white fire enamel with Art Deco style design. With “lost” hinge, that is semi-invis...

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1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Fred Zimbalist Taj Mahal Music Box Swiss Thorens Movement Circa 1930 Number 29
Fred Zimbalist Taj Mahal Music Box Swiss Thorens Movement Circa 1930 Number 29

Fred Zimbalist Taj Mahal Music Box Swiss Thorens Movement Circa 1930 Number 29

By Fred Zimbalist

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage circa 1930s Fred Zimbalist Taj Mahal Music Box  Swiss Thorens Movement  Numbered  Handmade Figural Brass Box. A rare and highly sought-after vintage Fred Zimbalist Taj Mahal music box, featuring a Swiss Thorens movement and beautifully handcrafted in India. This iconic figural music box is prized by collectors for its exceptional artistry, substantial weight, and striking architectural form inspired by the Taj Mahal. Crafted between the 1920s and 1950s, each Zimbalist music box was individually handmade, ensuring that no two pieces are alike. This example is numbered (#29) and showcases all the hallmarks of Zimbalist’s finest work: chased and engraved metal, brass and bronze casting, and a lustrous nickel-silver plated finish. A superb piece for enthusiasts of vintage music boxes...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes

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Metal

Carved Mahogany Cat with Secret Compartment
Carved Mahogany Cat with Secret Compartment

Carved Mahogany Cat with Secret Compartment

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Anglo Indian carved mahogany cat with ebonized stripes and a curious expression, featuring a secret compartment on the bottom.

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Chinese Export Cloisonné Box
Chinese Export Cloisonné Box

Chinese Export Cloisonné Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Lovely Chinese export cloisonné box made of brass and enameled with a beautiful floral pattern in beautiful colors of red, green, blue and red. The box rests on ball feet. This chino...

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1910s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Brass, Enamel

Two 20th C English Style Polychromed Carved Wood Apple & Pear Boxes/Tea Caddies
Two 20th C English Style Polychromed Carved Wood Apple & Pear Boxes/Tea Caddies

Two 20th C English Style Polychromed Carved Wood Apple & Pear Boxes/Tea Caddies

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Two 20th Century English Style Polychromed Carved Wood Apple Boxes/Tea Caddies  A pair of exquisite 20th-century English-style polychromed carved wood boxes, one apple-shaped and th...

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20th Century Georgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

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

Decorative Wooden Box Attributed Dean Santner Studio Organic Modern

By Dean Santner

Located in Chula Vista, CA

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

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1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Victorian Enamel Opaline Glass Box
Victorian Enamel Opaline Glass Box

Victorian Enamel Opaline Glass Box

Located in Tampa, FL

beautiful Victorian opaline glass box dating from approximately the 1860s to 1890s. This exquisite example features finely detailed enamel decoration set against the soft, luminous ...

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1860s English Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Opaline Glass

SET MISIONES Medium, Large Brass & Agate Stone Box
SET MISIONES Medium, Large Brass & Agate Stone Box

SET MISIONES Medium, Large Brass & Agate Stone Box

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

12" x 10" x 2.3" 13.3" x 8" x 3.1" Misiones agate collection is inspired in our Iguazu falls were we get this beautiful stone. In our boxes and photoframes the star is a big natural...

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2010s Argentine Organic Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone, Agate, Brass

Striking Art Deco Style Cubist Geometric Decorative Wood Box Wonderful Gift
Striking Art Deco Style Cubist Geometric Decorative Wood Box Wonderful Gift

Striking Art Deco Style Cubist Geometric Decorative Wood Box Wonderful Gift

Located in Red Lion, PA

Striking Art Deco Style Cubist Geometric Inlaid Wood Decorative Box This Art Deco style decorative wood box showcases a bold Cubist-inspired geometric design crafted from a variety ...

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Late 20th Century Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Austrian Sterling Silver and Guilloche Enamel Pill Box, circa 1900
Antique Austrian Sterling Silver and Guilloche Enamel Pill Box, circa 1900

Antique Austrian Sterling Silver and Guilloche Enamel Pill Box, circa 1900

Located in Bath, GB

An absolutely stunning large antique Viennese sterling silver pill box made from a hefty gauge of Austrian silver. All sides are decorated with a white guilloche enamel showcasing...

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1890s Austrian Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Zebrano Wood Grain Vintage Center Console Storage Box
Zebrano Wood Grain Vintage Center Console Storage Box

Zebrano Wood Grain Vintage Center Console Storage Box

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, an authentic Mercedes-Benz vintage center console storage box, meticulously crafted from premium Zebrano wood grain. It serves as a lockable or sliding centra...

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Fragranze Square Brown Glass Diffuser 100ml
Fragranze Square Brown Glass Diffuser 100ml

Fragranze Square Brown Glass Diffuser 100ml

By Creart

Located in Milan, IT

A square 100ml diffuser in brown glass brings a sculptural note to the interior, defined by softly reflective surfaces and luminous gold-leaf finished details. Its compact silhouette...

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2010s Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass

Antique Castle Purser's Requisitions Box, English Oak, Wall Organiser, Victorian
Antique Castle Purser's Requisitions Box, English Oak, Wall Organiser, Victorian

Antique Castle Purser's Requisitions Box, English Oak, Wall Organiser, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique castle purser's requisitions box. An English, oak mounted organiser case, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870. Delightfully crafted baronial organiser wit...

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak

Napoleon III Floral Globe de Mariée under Original Glass Dome
Napoleon III Floral Globe de Mariée under Original Glass Dome

Napoleon III Floral Globe de Mariée under Original Glass Dome

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

An exceptional Napoleon III Globe de Mariée, dating from the second half of the 19th-century (circa 1860–1880), preserved beneath its original hand-blown glass dome. These romantic F...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Maitland Smith Extra Large Tessellated Travertine and Brass Box
Maitland Smith Extra Large Tessellated Travertine and Brass Box

Maitland Smith Extra Large Tessellated Travertine and Brass Box

By Maitland Smith

Located in New York, NY

Wonderful Extra large Tessellated Travertine and Marble box by Maitland Smith. The hinged Travertine box is complemented by a burgundy border with brass inlays, The box sits on br...

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1980s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Travertine, Marble, Brass

Meissen Porcelain Red Cabbage Box and Cover, Trompe l'Oeil, Marcolini Period
Meissen Porcelain Red Cabbage Box and Cover, Trompe l'Oeil, Marcolini Period

Meissen Porcelain Red Cabbage Box and Cover, Trompe l'Oeil, Marcolini Period

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Downingtown, PA

Meissen Porcelain Red Cabbage Box and Cover, Trompe l'Oeil, Marcolini Period Circa 1774–1814 This Meissen hard-paste porcelain box and cover is modeled as a head of red cabbage lyin...

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Late 18th Century German George III Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

A Regency Hand Crafted Rosewood Writing Slope With Secret Compartments
A Regency Hand Crafted Rosewood Writing Slope With Secret Compartments

A Regency Hand Crafted Rosewood Writing Slope With Secret Compartments

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Stunning Regency Era Rosewood Hand-Crafted Writing Slope. With Purple Velvet Interior, Secret Compartments. Befit With The Original Brass Topped Square Glass Inkwells. Decorated ...

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19th Century British Regency Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Unique Patterned Resin and Maple Curio Box
Unique Patterned Resin and Maple Curio Box

Unique Patterned Resin and Maple Curio Box

By Elyse Graham

Located in Springfield, OR

Whether for stowing keepsakes or hiding clutter, we never seem to have enough boxes in our home. These gorgeous objects become the focal point of any room and cherished objects in an...

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2010s American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Epoxy Resin, Maple

French Glass and Ormolu Wedding Casket, circa 1860
French Glass and Ormolu Wedding Casket, circa 1860

French Glass and Ormolu Wedding Casket, circa 1860

Located in Vienna, AT

Glass and ormolu-mounted rectangular casket. Made in France in the 1860s. Perfect original condition with a lovely patina.

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1860s French Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Anglo-Raj Marble Inlay Box Pietra Dura
Anglo-Raj Marble Inlay Box Pietra Dura

Anglo-Raj Marble Inlay Box Pietra Dura

Located in Fort Washington, MD

Anglo Raj inlaid marble pietra dura decorative box This handmade marble decorative box is inlaid with semi precious stones, jasper, malachite, carnelian, mother of pearl, lapis lazuli, this type of design is the same art that you see in the Taj Mahal. Very nice fine pietra dura art...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble

Vintage Primitive "Hermès Orange" Painted Wood Storage Box with Original Patina
Vintage Primitive "Hermès Orange" Painted Wood Storage Box with Original Patina

Vintage Primitive "Hermès Orange" Painted Wood Storage Box with Original Patina

By Shaker Style

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Primitive Table Top Painted Wood Storage Box with Lid in "Hermès Orange" with Original Patina - Artist Unknown "a treasure to keep all of your other treasures in" "new felt ...

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Late 19th Century American Shaker Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

1920s Tiffany Studios Zodiac Box
1920s Tiffany Studios Zodiac Box

1920s Tiffany Studios Zodiac Box

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

"Marked” Tiffany Studios on underside. Solid bronze box with Zodiac motifs and Greco-Roman grid motif. Classic art deco shapes and forms. 

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1920s Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Handpainted Crab Terrine by Michel Caugant for Herberstein, Portugal
Handpainted Crab Terrine by Michel Caugant for Herberstein, Portugal

Handpainted Crab Terrine by Michel Caugant for Herberstein, Portugal

By Michel Caugant

Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp

Handpainted crab terrine by Michel Caugant dating from the 1950s. Michel Caugant was the son of a French pâté maker, he designed terrines for his father's factory. The terrine was m...

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1950s French French Provincial Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Moser Box
Antique Moser Box

Antique Moser Box

Located in Tampa, FL

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

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1890s Austrian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Small Pantry Box with Original Lid
19th Century Small Pantry Box with Original Lid

19th Century Small Pantry Box with Original Lid

Located in Louisville, KY

This beautifully constructed circular pantry box from the late 19th century is indeed a unique find. It's smaller size makes it particularly unusual. Typically found in one's pantry ...

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Late 19th Century American Primitive Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Japanese Lacquered Box Meiji Decorative Box and Ink box, circa 1880
Japanese Lacquered Box Meiji Decorative Box and Ink box, circa 1880

Japanese Lacquered Box Meiji Decorative Box and Ink box, circa 1880

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Nice Japanese glove box in red, yellow and black lacquered wood dating from the end of the 19th century. It is decorated with delicate gold, black and red characters. Inside you have...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Danish Modern Teak Desk Organizer Box by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk
Danish Modern Teak Desk Organizer Box by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk

Danish Modern Teak Desk Organizer Box by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk

By Dansk, Jens Quistgaard

Located in San Diego, CA

A super cool and very hard-to-find Danish modern teak desk organizer box by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1970s. The box has a removable lid and three compartments for storage. G...

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

Materials

Teak

Vintage Green Marble Box
Vintage Green Marble Box

Vintage Green Marble Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This vintage lidded box is a sleek, low-profile object finished in a dramatic faux-marble treatment that reads as deep forest green stone. The form is a clean, rectangular block with...

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble

Geometric Straw Marquetry Box attributed to Jean Michel Frank, circa 1930
Geometric Straw Marquetry Box attributed to Jean Michel Frank, circa 1930

Geometric Straw Marquetry Box attributed to Jean Michel Frank, circa 1930

By Jean-Michel Frank

Located in Atlanta, GA

Exuding timeless sophistication, this exquisite, straw marquetry lidded box is attributed to the legendary French designer Jean-Michel Frank (1895-1941). With its elongated rectangul...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Straw, Wood, Cork

A Fine of a 17th Century Painted Armada Chest
A Fine of a 17th Century Painted Armada Chest

A Fine of a 17th Century Painted Armada Chest

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A 17th century painted Armada chest with a finely engraved steel lock plate with Maidens, flowers, and a brass central boss. The outside is painted with a green background and floral...

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17th Century European Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Steel

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Box in Black W/ 24Karat Gold Flecks & Brass
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Box in Black W/ 24Karat Gold Flecks & Brass

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Box in Black W/ 24Karat Gold Flecks & Brass

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite modernist hand-blown Murano glass box is a testament to the enduring artistry of Venetian glassmakers. Crafted in Italy in the 21st century, the box is a contemporary ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Asian Lacquered Clam Shell Trinket Boxes
Pair of Vintage Asian Lacquered Clam Shell Trinket Boxes

Pair of Vintage Asian Lacquered Clam Shell Trinket Boxes

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

A striking pair of vintage Asian clam shell-form trinket boxes finished in richly layered lacquer with warm shades of oxblood red, amber, black, and olive green. Their sculptural she...

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1980s South Asian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

Rare Art Nouveau tinnen box by De Beuckerlaer, Belgium ca. 1900
Rare Art Nouveau tinnen box by De Beuckerlaer, Belgium ca. 1900

Rare Art Nouveau tinnen box by De Beuckerlaer, Belgium ca. 1900

Located in Meulebeke, BE

A beautiful decorated tinnen buiscuit box by De Beuckerlaer, made in Belgium around 1900. Decorated with 4 different scenes from the Arabian Nights and Alladin’s Lamp. Marked at th...

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Late 19th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tin

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

Materials

Brass

1940s Italian Fluted Alabaster Jewelry Box
1940s Italian Fluted Alabaster Jewelry Box

1940s Italian Fluted Alabaster Jewelry Box

Located in Tampa, FL

A beautifully crafted Italian alabaster box dating to the 1940s. The warm brown and cream stone has naturally varied veining, complemented by a subtly domed lid and deeply fluted sid...

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1940s Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Alabaster

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

Japanese Kobako Yosegi Zaiku marquetry roll-top box
Japanese Kobako Yosegi Zaiku marquetry roll-top box

Japanese Kobako Yosegi Zaiku marquetry roll-top box

Located in Delft, NL

Japanese Kobako Yosegi Zaiku marquetry roll-top box A Japanese Kobako box, small and very light box with a roll-top door. A box, designed with beautiful Yosegi Zaiku inlay work (marquetry). Made in the Hakone region Hakone-Yosegi-Zaiku is a type of traditional Japanese inlay...

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20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century French Provencal Decorative Box or Fariniere
19th Century French Provencal Decorative Box or Fariniere

19th Century French Provencal Decorative Box or Fariniere

Located in Winter Park, FL

An early 19th century French fariniere, made of walnut with nicely detailed hand-carved shell and incised urn. Good craftsmanship with dovetailed construction. Waxed patina. From Pro...

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Thuya Burl Cigarette Box w/ Walnut Burl and Bone Detail
Art Deco Thuya Burl Cigarette Box w/ Walnut Burl and Bone Detail

Art Deco Thuya Burl Cigarette Box w/ Walnut Burl and Bone Detail

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Art Deco Burled Thuya wood 2 chamber cigarette box having an inlay of burled walnut edged with bone running up both sides of each corner and configured to appear as though each piece...

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Walnut, Cedar

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.