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Decorative Boxes For Sale
James Bearden "Pod Box on Stand"
James Bearden "Pod Box on Stand"

James Bearden "Pod Box on Stand"

By James Bearden

Located in New York, NY

"Pod Box on Stand," a sculptural work in patinated steel and fused bronze by Des Moines, Iowa artist James Bearden. The hinged and abstractly naturalistic...

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2010s American Brutalist Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Cenedese 1950's Cobalt Blue Murano Glass Hinged Box
Cenedese 1950's Cobalt Blue Murano Glass Hinged Box

Cenedese 1950's Cobalt Blue Murano Glass Hinged Box

By Cenedese

Located in North Miami, FL

An Italian 1950's cobalt blue Murano glass hinged box with simple and elegant rectangular design and decorated metal edge detail by Giovanni Cenedese, Murano Italy.

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1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Murano Glass

Cylindrical Wood Box, circa 1960, France
Cylindrical Wood Box, circa 1960, France

Cylindrical Wood Box, circa 1960, France

Located in Labrit, Landes

Cylindrical rosewood box, France, circa 1960 Please see also "French Cylindrical Wood Box, circa 1960" Good condition with minor marks of use For shipping: 11.5/11.5/11 cm ...

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

Materials

Wood

19thc Blue Painted Firkin in Original Paint
19thc Blue Painted Firkin in Original Paint

19thc Blue Painted Firkin in Original Paint

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19thc original Blue painted Firkin. Original Copper nail construction. Fantastic patina. Wonderful old blue paint, the interior is a beautiful natural color and in great condition.

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Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Set of 3 Boxes in Black Oak with Brass Frame by R&Y Augousti
Set of 3 Boxes in Black Oak with Brass Frame by R&Y Augousti

Set of 3 Boxes in Black Oak with Brass Frame by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This set of 3 round boxes in black shagreen by R&Y Augousti showcases a design that seamlessly marries form and function. Each box features a perfectly symmetrical circular shape, ex...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Beige Resin Terrazo Bathroom Set by Paola Valle
Beige Resin Terrazo Bathroom Set by Paola Valle

Beige Resin Terrazo Bathroom Set by Paola Valle

By Paola Valle

Located in Ciudad De México, MX

Terrazzo bathroom set handcrafted in resin and marble. This unique mix of materials creates trendy pieces that will add visual interest to your bath space, and the minimalist design brings modern touch to any space. This set includes everything you need to upgrade the look and feel of your bathroom, helping you maintain a clean and organized space. Light colors provide a clean look that mixes easily with existing decor. The set can be customized, please contact us for further information. Set includes: 1 Round toothbrush holder 1 Round Liquid soap dispenser...

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2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble

Mithé Espelt Glazed Ceramic and Wood Box with Repeating Floral Pattern
Mithé Espelt Glazed Ceramic and Wood Box with Repeating Floral Pattern

Mithé Espelt Glazed Ceramic and Wood Box with Repeating Floral Pattern

By Mithé Espelt

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Decorative lidded box designed by Mithé Espelt, France, circa 1960s. This example features a hand-glazed ceramic lid mounted on a minimalist stained wood base, showcasing Espelt’s re...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Vintage Japanese Ball Shaped Plastic Tea Caddy Storage Containers, Set of 3
Vintage Japanese Ball Shaped Plastic Tea Caddy Storage Containers, Set of 3

Vintage Japanese Ball Shaped Plastic Tea Caddy Storage Containers, Set of 3

Located in San Carlos, CA

🍵 Elevate Your Storage: Set of 3 Japanese Natsume Tea Caddies! 🍵 Enhance your storage solutions with a touch of elegance and functionality with our wonderful set of three hard pla...

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1980s Japanese Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Plastic

Egg style Faberge Savoia blue Enamel  Small Size Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Egg style Faberge Savoia blue Enamel  Small Size Sterling Silver Salimbeni

Egg style Faberge Savoia blue Enamel Small Size Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Small egg in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guilloché, Russian Empire style inspired by the eggs of Carl Fabergé, late 19th century, early 20th...

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1960s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Vintage Silver Plated Peanut Box by FB Rogers - 1960s
Vintage Silver Plated Peanut Box by FB Rogers - 1960s

Vintage Silver Plated Peanut Box by FB Rogers - 1960s

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Measures : 18x8 cm H:8cm Materials : Gold Plate,Silver Plate,Steel,Cast,Hand-Crafted Silver-plated peanut-shaped box by FB Rogers, believed to be from the 1960s. Made of silver-plat...

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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Swedish Art Deco Bronze Lidded Box by O.H. Lagerstedt, circa 1930s
Swedish Art Deco Bronze Lidded Box by O.H. Lagerstedt, circa 1930s

Swedish Art Deco Bronze Lidded Box by O.H. Lagerstedt, circa 1930s

By O.H. Lagerstedt

Located in Stockholm, SE

A refined Swedish Art Deco lidded vessel in solid bronze, by O.H. Lagerstedt (J.L.H. – Joh. L. Höglund), Sweden, circa 1930s. This elegant cylindrical box features a beautifully pro...

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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

A Baccarat Apricot Crystal Paperweight Box Mounted w/ Ormolu Bezel, Mid 1900's
A Baccarat Apricot Crystal Paperweight Box Mounted w/ Ormolu Bezel, Mid 1900's

A Baccarat Apricot Crystal Paperweight Box Mounted w/ Ormolu Bezel, Mid 1900's

By Baccarat

Located in New York, NY

A Very Fine, Antique Mid-Century Modern French Baccarat (attributed) Paper-Weight Glass, Apricot Color Rectangular Shaped Box Mounted With a Very Fine Hand-Chiseled Ormolu Mounted Be...

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

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Basalt Footed Bowl Designed by Keith Murray For Wedgwood, Made In England
Basalt Footed Bowl Designed by Keith Murray For Wedgwood, Made In England

Basalt Footed Bowl Designed by Keith Murray For Wedgwood, Made In England

By Keith Murray, Wedgwood

Located in Doraville, GA

A black basalt footed bowl designed by Keith Murray for Wedgwood . The bowl dates to around 1935 and is shape number 3813. The bowl measures approximately 6 1/4 inches in diameter an...

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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Exceptional quality antique Victorian oak marquetry strung tantalus
Exceptional quality antique Victorian oak marquetry strung tantalus

Exceptional quality antique Victorian oak marquetry strung tantalus

Located in Ipswich, GB

Exceptional quality antique Victorian oak marquetry strung tantalus, having a quality oak tantalus with marquetry strung inlay detail, having two hinged bevel glazed lids enclosing a...

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19th Century Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass, Oak

Burl Wood & Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite Box, Italy, 1970s
Burl Wood & Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite Box, Italy, 1970s

Burl Wood & Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite Box, Italy, 1970s

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Rome, IT

Rectangular box in tortoiseshell-effect lucite and burl wood frame made in Italy in the 1970s.

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

1940s Antique Fine Micro Mosaic Moorish Inlaid Decorative Box
1940s Antique Fine Micro Mosaic Moorish Inlaid Decorative Box

1940s Antique Fine Micro Mosaic Moorish Inlaid Decorative Box

By Mamluke

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Handcrafted marquetry Moorish wood inlay micro mosaic with miniature hand painted scene. Handcrafted khatam wooden box with very delicate micro mosaic marquetry from the ancient Pers...

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20th Century Indian Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Carved Mahogany Coal Box
Antique Carved Mahogany Coal Box

Antique Carved Mahogany Coal Box

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique Carved Mahogany Coal Box, having the original brass ornate carrying handles to the sides. The quality carved mahogany door has an unusual ornate bra...

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Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Sevres Style Porcelain Footed Dresser Box, circa 1920
Sevres Style Porcelain Footed Dresser Box, circa 1920

Sevres Style Porcelain Footed Dresser Box, circa 1920

Located in High Point, NC

Sevres style hand painted porcelain dresser box with hand applied ormolu mounts and feet. Wonderful condition.

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

ELLA Decorative Boxes by Reda Amalou Design, - Brown Eggshell
ELLA Decorative Boxes by Reda Amalou Design, - Brown Eggshell

ELLA Decorative Boxes by Reda Amalou Design, - Brown Eggshell

By REDA AMALOU DESIGN

Located in Paris, FR

The ELLA boxes translate the spirit of the collection into a more intimate format. Crafted in wood, lacquer, or eggshell marquetry, they combine clean lines with refined finishes. Th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Minimalist Decorative Boxes

Materials

Eggshell

Antique Vintage Ladys Ormolu Bronze Dore German Jewelery Box Casket Art Nouveau
Antique Vintage Ladys Ormolu Bronze Dore German Jewelery Box Casket Art Nouveau

Antique Vintage Ladys Ormolu Bronze Dore German Jewelery Box Casket Art Nouveau

Located in Dublin, Ireland

A beautiful quality Art Nouveau Gilt Metal Jewelry Casket, made in Germany in c. 1900, firmly attributed to renowned maker Erhard & Sohne. The highly elaborate gilt metal case is...

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Early 19th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

18th Century Shagreen Letter Box
18th Century Shagreen Letter Box

18th Century Shagreen Letter Box

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A nice letter box. It has great brass hardware.

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18th Century British Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shagreen

Silver pill box with floral motifs revealed on the lid and application
Silver pill box with floral motifs revealed on the lid and application

Silver pill box with floral motifs revealed on the lid and application

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver pill box with floral motifs revealed on the lid and application. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Absent. Weight: 14.74 grams. Dimensions: 2.5cmx2.5...

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20th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

18th Century Italian Painted and Parcel Gilt Reliquary Box
18th Century Italian Painted and Parcel Gilt Reliquary Box

18th Century Italian Painted and Parcel Gilt Reliquary Box

Located in Houston, TX

18th century Italian painted and parcel gilt reliquary box. This lovely large Italian Baroque box is made of painted and parcel gilt wood surrounded by ...

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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique English Boulle Stationery Box by Leuchars & Sons
Antique English Boulle Stationery Box by Leuchars & Sons

Antique English Boulle Stationery Box by Leuchars & Sons

By Leuchars & Son

Located in Northampton, GB

Dome Topped Stationary Box From our Box collection, we are delighted to offer this Antique English Boulle Stationery Box by Leuchars & Sons. The box of rectangular form with a domed...

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Pill box enamel “pastoral”miniature on sterling silver gold plated Salimbeni
Pill box enamel “pastoral”miniature on sterling silver gold plated Salimbeni

Pill box enamel “pastoral”miniature on sterling silver gold plated Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Rectangular pill box with 2 slightly rounded sides, in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with a miniature hand-painted by the painter Romano Buccioni depicting a “pastoral” scene ...

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1970s Italian Napoleon III Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Gold box of Louis XVI period
Gold box of Louis XVI period

Gold box of Louis XVI period

Located in Paris, FR

Three-tones gold oval snuff box. The hinged lid is decorated with a country trophy medallion. The medallion is framed by a garland of green gold foliage and roses. The medallion is d...

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

Priora Box in glossy ivory lacquer with detail in Corno Italiano, Mod. 2410
Priora Box in glossy ivory lacquer with detail in Corno Italiano, Mod. 2410

Priora Box in glossy ivory lacquer with detail in Corno Italiano, Mod. 2410

By Arcahorn Srl.

Located in Recanati, Macerata

The Priora box is a versatile and elegant accessory, crafted to store your cherished items with the utmost care. Fashioned from glossy ivory lacquered wood, the box is distinguished ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Neon Green Acrylic Christmas Tree Decor by Paola Valle
Neon Green Acrylic Christmas Tree Decor by Paola Valle

Neon Green Acrylic Christmas Tree Decor by Paola Valle

By Paola Valle

Located in Ciudad De México, MX

Christmas is a season of joy and, for us that means color! Celebrate the season with this colorful, fun and modern Christmas Tree sculptures, and give a new twist to the traditional Christmas color palette. This sculptures will look merry and bright in shelves, fireplace mantle, or even to decorate you kids bedroom...

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2010s Mexican Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Acrylic

Art Deco Malachite Green Bohemian Glass Box
Art Deco Malachite Green Bohemian Glass Box

Art Deco Malachite Green Bohemian Glass Box

Located in New York, NY

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...

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Late 20th Century Czech Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass

Silver pill box with reliefs on the hinged lid
Silver pill box with reliefs on the hinged lid

Silver pill box with reliefs on the hinged lid

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver pill box with reliefs on the hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: English. Brand: London. Weight: 9.39 grams. Dimensions: 3x0.9cm. Content: 925/1000. Assay M...

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20th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

19th Century Painters Box
19th Century Painters Box

19th Century Painters Box

Located in Vosselaar, BE

This 19th century painters box has centuries of patina. Layers and layers of paintresidues, scratches and handling has transformed this utilitary item to ...

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Early 19th Century French Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Pillbox hand painted greyhound dog head on white background Salimbeni
Pillbox hand painted greyhound dog head on white background Salimbeni

Pillbox hand painted greyhound dog head on white background Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Oval pill box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with a fired enamelled miniature hand painted by the painter Romano Buccioni of a greyhound dog head on a white background. Engl...

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1980s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Italian mid-century modern apple container in metal and glass, 1950s
Italian mid-century modern apple container in metal and glass, 1950s

Italian mid-century modern apple container in metal and glass, 1950s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern apple container in metal and glass, 1950s Apple-shaped glass and metal container. It features a clear glass body and a finely crafted metal lid, embellishe...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Erotic Snuff Box
Erotic Snuff Box

Erotic Snuff Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

A scintillating Sapphic scene adorns the cover of this rare erotic snuff box. Set into the top of this burlwood and tortoiseshell container, this high...

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19th Century European Other Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Glass

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

Materials

Shell

Very Rare 1867 Asprey & Co. Coromandel Dressing Table Box Sterling Silver Pearl
Very Rare 1867 Asprey & Co. Coromandel Dressing Table Box Sterling Silver Pearl

Very Rare 1867 Asprey & Co. Coromandel Dressing Table Box Sterling Silver Pearl

By Asprey International Limited

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare 1867 sterling silver hallmarked Asprey 166 Bond Street London Coromandel wood vanity dressing table box A very rare and high quality collectable piece, the box is solid Coromandel wood with brass edges, it’s a lovely dark timber with a similar grain to Rosewood. The suite inside is all sterling silver, fully hallmarked T.W for Thomas Whitehouse, the Queens head for Queen Victoria, the sideways facing Lion for Sterling silver, the Panther head for London and the date letter M for 1867 The box has Braham locks which were of such high quality Gillows of Lancaster an London used them on their finest furniture, at the back of the base section you have a hand engraved plaque which reads Asprey Maker 166 Bond Street London, in the middle of this plaque is a depression switch, if you press it a hidden drawer pops out of the bottom. The listing includes the original key The mirror pulls forward to reveal a hidden document folio...

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1860s English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Extremely Rare Austrian Cigarette Box or Tin Signed by Walter Bosse, circa 1951
Extremely Rare Austrian Cigarette Box or Tin Signed by Walter Bosse, circa 1951

Extremely Rare Austrian Cigarette Box or Tin Signed by Walter Bosse, circa 1951

By Walter Bosse

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

An extremely rare brass box or tin designed by Walter Bosse for storing cigarettes or tobacco in. We have yet to find this example in any publication on Bosse's work although simila...

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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Kashmir Black Lacquer & Hand Painted Papier Mâché Box, India, Mid-20th Century
Kashmir Black Lacquer & Hand Painted Papier Mâché Box, India, Mid-20th Century

Kashmir Black Lacquer & Hand Painted Papier Mâché Box, India, Mid-20th Century

Located in Chatham, ON

Vintage South Asian / Kashmir hand painted papier mâché box with removeable lid - featuring a profuse floral pattern over the top and sides set against a black lacquer background - h...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Composition

Granadan Nasrid-Style Marquetry Box by Inocencio Molero Peche, Early 20th Centur
Granadan Nasrid-Style Marquetry Box by Inocencio Molero Peche, Early 20th Centur

Granadan Nasrid-Style Marquetry Box by Inocencio Molero Peche, Early 20th Centur

Located in Madrid, ES

Granadan Nasrid-Style Marquetry Box by Inocencio Molero Peche, Early 20th Century Exceptional Granadan marquetry box executed in the Nasrid taste, richly decorated with intricate la...

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1920s Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

Regency Rosewood Jewellery Work Box
Regency Rosewood Jewellery Work Box

Regency Rosewood Jewellery Work Box

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Stunning Quality Late Regency Period, 19th Century, Rosewood And Brass Inlaid Work Box, Stationary Box, Or Jewellery Box, Having Exceptional Decoration Throughout With Hinged Lid Enclosing Document Flap And Removable Tray Of Various Compartments Concealing Large Storage Cavity Below, Flanked By Original Brass Handles, Raised On Original Carved, Turned Feet. Bearing A  Makers Label For - "R.Dalton, The Bazaar, Soho Square...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

Pewter Rectangular Box, Italy, Early 20th Century
Pewter Rectangular Box, Italy, Early 20th Century

Pewter Rectangular Box, Italy, Early 20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Pewter rectangular box realized in the eary 20th century Very good condition.

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Early 20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Japanese Bronze Hibachi 19th Century from the Meiji Period
Japanese Bronze Hibachi 19th Century from the Meiji Period

Japanese Bronze Hibachi 19th Century from the Meiji Period

Located in SYDNEY, AU

A Japanese Hibachi cast in bronze from the Meiji period decorated with silver vines and copper and gold leaf's.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Mid 19th Century Swedish Folk Art  small Travel box /chest with original paint
Mid 19th Century Swedish Folk Art  small Travel box /chest with original paint

Mid 19th Century Swedish Folk Art small Travel box /chest with original paint

Located in Boden, SE

Mid 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Travel box from Skellefteå Västerbotten, Northern Sweden. Beautiful untouched original paint. Dated 1858 Decorated with handwrought iron around the ...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Fine Antique Sterling Silver Gilt Vinaigrette Francis Clarke Birmingham 1841
Fine Antique Sterling Silver Gilt Vinaigrette Francis Clarke Birmingham 1841

Fine Antique Sterling Silver Gilt Vinaigrette Francis Clarke Birmingham 1841

By Francis Clarke

Located in Portland, OR

A very early Victorian sterling silver gilt viniagrette by Francis Clarke, Birmingham, 1841. This very nice vinaigrette is in fine condition with an engine turned top, engraved with ...

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1840s English Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th century Swedish painted pine metal bound dome top box
19th century Swedish painted pine metal bound dome top box

19th century Swedish painted pine metal bound dome top box

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Small 19th century Swedish painted pine metal bound dome top box circa 1870. Original painted dome top chest of small proportions.  Superb opportunity to own a decorative piece to s...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique Domed Top Caddy, English, Burr Walnut, Brass, Keepsake Box, Victorian
Antique Domed Top Caddy, English, Burr Walnut, Brass, Keepsake Box, Victorian

Antique Domed Top Caddy, English, Burr Walnut, Brass, Keepsake Box, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique domed top caddy. An English, burr walnut and brass keepsake box or dressing table case, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870. Of captivating form and supe...

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Late 19th Century British Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Continental Austrian Burl and Satinwood Box
Continental Austrian Burl and Satinwood Box

Continental Austrian Burl and Satinwood Box

Located in Queens, NY

Continental Austrian burl walnut and satinwood banded small box with a bevelled glass inset top

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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Burl

Pair of 19th Century American Henry Troemner Philadephia Pa Chinoiserie Tea Bins
Pair of 19th Century American Henry Troemner Philadephia Pa Chinoiserie Tea Bins

Pair of 19th Century American Henry Troemner Philadephia Pa Chinoiserie Tea Bins

By Henry Troemner

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting a gorgeous and extremely rare pair mid-19th century, metal tea bins, by Henry Troemner of Philadelphia, PA in the chinoiserie style. From circa 1845. Made of black enamel...

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Mid-19th Century American Chinoiserie Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tin

Casket with Inlays. Baroque Early 18th Ctr. Walnut and Ebonised Oak
Casket with Inlays. Baroque Early 18th Ctr. Walnut and Ebonised Oak

Casket with Inlays. Baroque Early 18th Ctr. Walnut and Ebonised Oak

Located in Kastrup, DK

Elegant Baroque casket crafted in oak, richly veneered with hand-cut walnut and finished with ebonised mouldings. The lid features pronounced Baroque-s...

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Early 18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Pair Italian Midcentury Porcelain Figural Dove Boxes, circa 1960s
Pair Italian Midcentury Porcelain Figural Dove Boxes, circa 1960s

Pair Italian Midcentury Porcelain Figural Dove Boxes, circa 1960s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair Italian midcentury Porcelain Figural Dove Boxes, circa 1960s Italy, circa 1960s This pair of Italian midcentury porcelain figural dove boxes from the 1960s is a delightful and ...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Arnaldo Pomodoro and Giò Pomodoro bronze box from the 1950s
Arnaldo Pomodoro and Giò Pomodoro bronze box from the 1950s

Arnaldo Pomodoro and Giò Pomodoro bronze box from the 1950s

By Gio Pomodoro, Arnaldo Pomodoro

Located in Vigevano, PV

Arnaldo Pomodoro and Giò Pomodoro. A bronze box with lid, part of a series of four boxes created by the two brothers Giò and Arnaldo Pomodoro for the Galleria Editrice Il Sestante in...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Antique Victorian Traveling Desk With Ebony and Mother-of-Pearl Banding
Antique Victorian Traveling Desk With Ebony and Mother-of-Pearl Banding

Antique Victorian Traveling Desk With Ebony and Mother-of-Pearl Banding

Located in Morristown, NJ

Victorian English bird's eye maple lap desk, with ebony and mother-of-pearl inlay. The dome shaped top has a brass shield medallion in the center. The interior has a vibrant purple f...

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1880s English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Birdseye Maple, Ebony

Heart Shaped Shell Encrusted Box with Hinged Lid and Red lining
Heart Shaped Shell Encrusted Box with Hinged Lid and Red lining

Heart Shaped Shell Encrusted Box with Hinged Lid and Red lining

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A hand crafted Sea shell box in a heart shape. The box is hinged and opens with a brass chain to hold open. Lined in red felt. A great gift, wedding o...

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20th Century Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Felt, Wood

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

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 6 Enameled French Canister Set
Set of 6 Enameled French Canister Set

Set of 6 Enameled French Canister Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of Six French Enameled Canisters – Sucre, Farine, Café, Pâtes, Chicorée, Poivre Infuse your kitchen with vintage elegance through this striking ensemble of six enamelware caniste...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Steel

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.