Decorative Boxes

Bronze and porcelain jewelry box. Porcelain plaques painted by Johner. Neoclassical style. Vienna, circa 1900.

This German vanity box from the 1980s is a wonderful example of how designers during that period experimented with blending traditional craftsmanship with new materials, resulting in...

Jugendstil sugar bowl brass and glass conbination around 1908. Brass polished and stove enameled. Original glass.

A circa 1930's English engraved bone box with landscapes. Measurements: Height: 6" Width: 12.5" Depth: 8.5"

A Wonderful French Emarald Green Art Glass Brass Crystal Casket Jewelry Box

This is an antique Victorian Coromandel scent bottle box of domed form with elaborate decorative brass mounts with inset attractive Pietra Dura cabochons, circa 1860 in date. The domed lid reveals three cut glass bottles with stoppers. The box has a working lock with key. Provenance: The Dr. Lawrie Webster Collection of Boxes...

1960's Original Hungarian Army First Aid Boxes - Small Shape. These were standard issue in the Hungarian army and we have a network of pickers that hunt them out for us. Occasionall...

Born in 1922, Gabriella Crespi studies architecture at the Politecnico in Milan, where her work is permeated by her perspective on Le Corbusier’s and Frank Lloyd Wright’s design expe...

Bring character and function to your hearth with this antique French firewood box crafted circa 1920. Built with a wooden carcass clad in richly patinated repoussé brass panels, the coffer is decorated on all sides with lively tavern scenes in the manner of David Teniers, depicting peasants gathered around tables in moments of music, drink, and conversation. The detailed relief work adds depth and narrative, making the piece as decorative as it is practical. The slanted hinged lid, fitted with an interior chain support, opens to reveal ample storage for kindling or firewood. Raised on discreet rolling casters, the box is easy to move and ideal for placement beside a fireplace, while also working beautifully as a small accent chest...

A rare and exquisite set of three French octagonal nesting boxes in straw marquetry on wood, handcrafted circa 1970 in the refined spirit of Jean-Michel Frank. Each lid showcases a u...

Cloud Design Box (Set of 2) Antique Copper Hand Repoussé Copper Metal Limited Edition Large: 10"L x 8"W x 5 1/2"H Small: 8.5"L x 6"W x 4 1/2"H Each piece is individually crafted and...

Majolica money bank Tom Terrier Saint Clement, circa 1900.

Evans Elegance Red Purse with Change Purse. See pictures for dimensions. The purse is in good used condition with a clean inside. The change purse strap on one side is broken off b...

Antique coffee tin by H. Smith of Groningen, bearing the title of Purveyor to the Royal Household. The original red color with gold-yellow lettering...

Timeless and all handcrafted, Parisian 'display box' from the mid 1800s. If you are looking for an exclusive and very stylish box for yourself or a loved one then this avantgardisti...

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...

Unusual Antique Mahogany Stationary Box having a turned shaped carrying handle, the 2 lift up lids open to reveal a fitted interior with origin...

A fascinating and truly unique early 20th century American Folk Art box with the most wonderful Greek temple design with eight blue painted Doric columns around the perimeter and wit...

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...

Sweet little Chinese export brass box with beautiful floral etched designs, looks like peonies to me. With a lovely white jade top carved in fretwork with a vase framed by the flower...

Impressive in its scale alone, this stunning hand-blown Murano glass box exudes luxury and refinement. This Pulegoso Murano glass box is a captivating fusion of artistry and function...

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...

This exquisite four-case lacquered inro was dated to the latter part of 18th century to early 19th century (Edo period) and made by Shigehide. The opposite sides of the inro together features a lavish flower arrangement in a bamboo basket (ikebana). The detailed craftmanship was a true pleasure to behold. Mostly Takamaki-e (high relief) were used to texturize the delicate petals of the chrysanthemums, on which different shades of gold were used to create contrast. Raden (mother of pearl) shells were also used to highlight some leaves, rendering the piece an interesting balance of color and material. The interior was completed in a mottled gold finish. It was signed Shigehide on the bottom with a Kao. There is a small carved rabbit ojime bead...

A striking example of American studio woodworking, this sculptural three-tier box by Bobby Falwell, signed and dated Falwell '77, beautifully balances organic form with ingenious fun...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique French silver vesta case in the form of a mussel; an addition to our diverse smoking related silverware collection This exceptional antique French silver vesta case has an elongated asymmetrical form, realistically modelled in the form of a mussel shell. The anterior and posterior surfaces of the vesta are embellished with engraved decoration replicating the contours of the natural shell. This fine antique silver vesta...

Antique Chinese Tibetan Brass Filigree with Turquoise and Coral beads round Box Handcrafted round Tibetan, Nepalese decorative brass trinket wish box. Antique Asian Tibetan hand made box inlaid with polished turquoise and coral glass inlay pieces. Great fine brass filigree design on the top lid and sides. Has a wonderful patina. In good shape with age appropriate wear this box has retained its original patina finish, has no missing pieces. Opens and closes as it should. A beautiful Asian pill box for a vanity or desk. Box measures: 2" height X 4" diameter. Tibetan Buddhist prayer boxes...

19th century English painted box on original four casters. This box was used as a wine cooler.

From Halcyon Days, a Bilston enamel trinket box shaped as a rabbit, Stoke-on-Trent, England, circa 1970-1980s. Established in the 1950s, Halcyon Days ...

A beautiful hand-made green malachite glass box with female relief in the Art Deco style, circa late-20th century Czech Republic. This is a round b...

Textural keepsake box clad in heat set pyrimidial horn elements. A great addition to any desk or coffee table.

Circa 1901, Erhard & Söhne, Germany, a Jugendstil/Art Nouveau brass and rosewood string box, decorated in the round with children playing tug-of-war. The lid is beautifully decorated...

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,...

An antique Japanese enameled wooden box. Late Meiji period, before 1912. The box has a rectangular shape with a black border. The lid features a cloisonne enamel design with traditio...

An absolutely charming Regency sewing box in the form of a basket with it's original bentwood folding swing handle. The domed top features a figu...

Vintage machinist's tool box. Solid mahogany construction. Finger box joinery. Refinished.

French Bronze & Blue Guilloche Enamel Portrait Box—Stamped ‘France’ A beautiful example of French decorative craftsmanship, this round lidded box combines elegant design with histor...

Mid 19th century Swedish folk art painted box circa 1865. Good quality Swedish pine metal bound box.  Decorated with original ragwork paint and blue painted strap work.  Hand painte...

This exceptional singing bird cylinder music box is a wonder of Austrian mechanical ingenuity. Not only does it play a selection of classical airs with remarkable tone and clarity, but its lush sound is accompanied by a colorful, singing bird automaton...

An extremely rare pair of Regency cast-iron sarcophagus shaped strong boxes. Regency, circa 1820 Painted to simulate palisander wood and with parcel-gilt, the cavetto-moulded hinged lids cast with flower sprays above foliate-cast bands over front panels relieved with river gods within canted corners cast with standing muses, the sides with lion mask and ring handles over leafy aprons on massive lion’s paw feet; the Brahmah type lock stamped “T. Davis from London” and impressed with the Royal Crown. These extraordinary pieces are modelled on Regency wine coolers. The forms are classic Greco-Roman revival with the boat-hook handles, mythic figures and the overall sarcophagus pattern. You would struggle to find one let alone a pair. Good items for any collection. Research on going into these strong boxes but we have found possible information on the lock stamped Davis….(historyoflocks ) The relationship of King George III and George Davis of Windsor, who was locksmith in ordinary to His Majesty. Davis, in 1799, invented and patented a unique style of lock, which was also beautifully engraved with a warning not to make duplicate keys. Sensitive government secrets always demanded, then as today, locks that were state of the art. Davis locks ended up on government dispatch boxes...

Showcasing quintessential American folk art craftsmanship, this antique tramp art box features complex, multi-layered chip carving with notched pyramidal relief across the lid and bo...

Pair of antique leather suitcases in great condition- probably they were used just for storage and nog for travel, - that’s why the handles are missing. Great decorative and storage ...

Carved box in solid Macassar ebony. It is opened by means of a handle that is also carved. It is signed "A.Noll" on the underside.

The waves on a choppy lake, rough by the wind, inspire the design of alpaca boxes and picture frames of this family, whose name comes from the tribe that dwelled in the North Argenti...

Beautiful and Minimalist trinket box. This rare beauty is a unique trinket box or decorative box that brings minimal shape with organic beauty. Constructed of Thuya wood that has bee...

Important box, Sèvres porcelain box, Napoleon III period. Sèvres porcelain box, jewelry box, decorated with gallant scenes, signed, gilded brass mount, very nice quality, 19th centu...

Beautiful Limoges handcrafted and hand painted gold trimmed trinket, jewelry box or candy dish, circa 1930. Signed, Jammet Seignolles Limoges (history of this maker below). Glazed. Measures: 4 3/8" Diameter x 2 1/4" high. Very good antique condition, no cracks or chips. In 1825, François BAIGNOL moved to LA FABRIQUE, on the edge of the Brigueuil forest and founded...

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...

Starry Pyramid by Oscar Tusquets and Pere Ventura for Exhibition-event Homo Faber celebrada en Venezia septiembre 2018. Limited edition of 8 A pyramid shaped tabernacle. Leather covered faces...

Fabulous Inlayed mother of pearl large box with a mother of pearl polished turbo shell.

This exquisite French Art Nouveau porcelain egg box, dating to around 1900, showcases the opulent elegance of the era. The piece features a delicatel...

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...

A Wonderful Lorin Marsh Style Tavola Regency Penshell Large Tea Caddy, Decorative Box Casket With Black felt Lining

The 19th c. English Chinoiserie Sewing Box is a beautifully crafted decorative collectible featuring intricate designs typical of the Chinoiserie style. This sewing box would have be...

A marvelous objet d'art is this exquisite Louis XVI-era étui. Crafted entirely of green and yellow gold, this stunning octagonal vessel bears an exceptional, engraved Neoclassical de...

A fine and elegant Korean black lacquer and abalone mother of pearl inlay "longevity" box, circa 1930s, Korea. The box, most likely used to sto...

Flamed mahogany liqueur cellar with brass inlaid frame simulating box hardware. The side handles are also inlaid around a motif of two swans facing each other. The keyhole and openin...

This large, smooth leaf-shaped centerpiece features a rich gold finish that adds a luxurious touch to any setting. Its detailed veins and organic contours mimic natural foliage, maki...

A beautiful colorful decorative box with a lid created from Carrara marble and inlaid with a variety of semi-precious stones. The sides are inlaid with a variety of stones in abstrac...

Decorative Box or Vase in Terracotta Africa 20th Century Brown Color.

Round porcelain box with gold finish, featuring a reflective glaze and refined decorative presence.