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Tiffany Studios New York Chinese Pattern Bronze Doré Box, Circa 1910
Tiffany Studios New York Chinese Pattern Bronze Doré Box, Circa 1910

Tiffany Studios New York Chinese Pattern Bronze Doré Box, Circa 1910

By Tiffany Studios

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze Chinese pattern desk box, jewelry box, or decorative box By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA,...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Antique Scandinavian Trinket in Bronze, 1920s
Antique Scandinavian Trinket in Bronze, 1920s

Antique Scandinavian Trinket in Bronze, 1920s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Small unusual jewelry trinket in light bronze set floral perforations. Its interior is linned with blue velvet. It was made in the late 10s or early 20...

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1920s Scandinavian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Hook Small Basket
Hook Small Basket

Hook Small Basket

By Pinetti

Located in Milan, IT

This elegant basket is part of the Hook collection, featuring containers of different sizes that can be used to store everyday objects both indoors and outdoors. Its shell is made of...

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2010s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Textile

19th Century French Majolica Beehive Tobacco Jar
19th Century French Majolica Beehive Tobacco Jar

19th Century French Majolica Beehive Tobacco Jar

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century French Majolica Beehive Tobacco Jar. North of France.

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1890s French Country Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

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

Round Leaf Design Box, Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition, in Stock
Round Leaf Design Box, Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition, in Stock

Round Leaf Design Box, Black Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition, in Stock

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Round leaf design box Black lacquer Hand-carved Wood base Limited edition In stock. Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These pieces ar...

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2010s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Spanish Colonial Era 18th/19th Century Inlaid Cedar Wooden Chest Box Trunk
Spanish Colonial Era 18th/19th Century Inlaid Cedar Wooden Chest Box Trunk

Spanish Colonial Era 18th/19th Century Inlaid Cedar Wooden Chest Box Trunk

Located in Forney, TX

A charming scarce Spanish Colonial era parquetry inlaid cedar legged storage chest (large table box / small trunk) with nicely aged warm rich dark patina. circa 1790 Rustic handmade...

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18th Century Spanish Colonial Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Unique Danish 1960s Enamel Lidded Teak Canister, Manner of Alfred Klitgaard
Unique Danish 1960s Enamel Lidded Teak Canister, Manner of Alfred Klitgaard

Unique Danish 1960s Enamel Lidded Teak Canister, Manner of Alfred Klitgaard

By Alfred Klitgaard

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Measurements and info: Type: Teak jar or canister. Diameter: Approximately 7.5 cm (3 inches). Height: Approximately 9.5 cm (3.75 inches). Material: Solid siamese teak wit...

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1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

19th Century Miniature Bureau Bookcase
19th Century Miniature Bureau Bookcase

19th Century Miniature Bureau Bookcase

Located in Pomona, CA

Miniature bureau bookcase or secretary made from oak wood and brass. 1820, Made in Belgium.

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Early 19th Century Belgian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Japanese Urushi craftsman's workbench w/ drawers, box chest of drawers wabi sabi
Japanese Urushi craftsman's workbench w/ drawers, box chest of drawers wabi sabi

Japanese Urushi craftsman's workbench w/ drawers, box chest of drawers wabi sabi

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

At the first glance, this looks like an art piece done by a modern abstract artist - with the layers of random, thicker paint on it. But the truth is, this small box chest of drawers...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Nelialee Art Deco Red Traveling Cosmetic Toilet Vanity Case with Accessories
Nelialee Art Deco Red Traveling Cosmetic Toilet Vanity Case with Accessories

Nelialee Art Deco Red Traveling Cosmetic Toilet Vanity Case with Accessories

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Rare Gorgeous Art Deco 1930s red traveling cosmetic case with fitted top section and empty bottom section to store your overnight needs. In the top corner, there is a label from Nelialee NYC. When you open it up, you will find a treasure of streamlined gold toned art deco accessories...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique English Oak and Silver Plate Biscuit Box by John Grinsell & Sons
Antique English Oak and Silver Plate Biscuit Box by John Grinsell & Sons

Antique English Oak and Silver Plate Biscuit Box by John Grinsell & Sons

By John Grinsell & Sons

Located in Bath, GB

A handsome and very stylish biscuit box dating to circa 1890 by the top notch silversmith, John Grinsell & Sons of Sheffield. Made from solid English oak, the box is fitted with e...

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Italian 19th Century Braided Straw Box from a Monastery in Umbria Region
Italian 19th Century Braided Straw Box from a Monastery in Umbria Region

Italian 19th Century Braided Straw Box from a Monastery in Umbria Region

Located in Milano, MI

An Italian straw work box decorated everywhere with extraordinary straw-work geometrical marquetry on a wooden structure, coated even inside and at the bottom. This Italian box, has a rectangular shape, hand-realized in an antique abbey...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Iron

Théodore Haviland Limoges “Bombones Saint” Porcelain Box after Sandoz, France, c
Théodore Haviland Limoges “Bombones Saint” Porcelain Box after Sandoz, France, c

Théodore Haviland Limoges “Bombones Saint” Porcelain Box after Sandoz, France, c

By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Théodore Haviland Limoges “Bombones Saint” Porcelain Box after Sandoz, France, circa 1920 Striking French porcelain lidded box from the “Bombones Saint” series by Théodore Haviland,...

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20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Moroccan Decorative Box, Fabric and Brass, Mid-20th Century, 1950s
Moroccan Decorative Box, Fabric and Brass, Mid-20th Century, 1950s

Moroccan Decorative Box, Fabric and Brass, Mid-20th Century, 1950s

Located in Stamford, CT

Moroccan box covered with a striped textile, with wonderful brass mounts on the corners and sides, and a beautifully decorated brass clasp. Great little 'treasure chest' or decorativ...

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fabric

Pill Box Empire style handpainted Sterling Silver fine hand engravings Salimbeni
Pill Box Empire style handpainted Sterling Silver fine hand engravings Salimbeni

Pill Box Empire style handpainted Sterling Silver fine hand engravings Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Shaped pill box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with a hand-painted miniature with fired enamel by the painter Romano Buccioni in the Louis XVI Empire style of the second hal...

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1970s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Don Shoemaker Exotic Wood Inlaid Decorative Briefcase for Señal, circa 1970
Don Shoemaker Exotic Wood Inlaid Decorative Briefcase for Señal, circa 1970

Don Shoemaker Exotic Wood Inlaid Decorative Briefcase for Señal, circa 1970

By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Exquisitely crafted slim decorative briefcase designed by Don Shoemaker for Señal of Mexico. Taking advantage of the expertise provided by Mexican artisans, shoemaker founded Señal w...

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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Jacaranda, Rosewood, Cocobolo

La Sirène au Bateau (The mermaid with the boat) by Line Vautrin
La Sirène au Bateau (The mermaid with the boat) by Line Vautrin

La Sirène au Bateau (The mermaid with the boat) by Line Vautrin

By Line Vautrin

Located in Uccle, BE

La Sirène au Bateau (The mermaid with the boat) by Line Vautrin, silvered bronze box. Silvered bronze box whose lid is decorated with a Mermaid carrying a boat at arm’s length. This ...

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

Materials

Bronze

Late 20th Century Hand-Crafted Wooden Organic Treasure Box  Square Design Inlay
Late 20th Century Hand-Crafted Wooden Organic Treasure Box  Square Design Inlay

Late 20th Century Hand-Crafted Wooden Organic Treasure Box Square Design Inlay

Located in Lisse, NL

A unique, decorative and multipurpose box. If you are looking for a handsome and stylish box for keeping your jewelry or other 'objects of Virtue' than this handcrafted piece could be perfect for you. The maker has gone to great length in making this box, because all sides are perfectly inlaid with square faux shell...

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1980s European Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Willy Guhl Concrete Box with Lid, 1960s Switzerland
Willy Guhl Concrete Box with Lid, 1960s Switzerland

Willy Guhl Concrete Box with Lid, 1960s Switzerland

By Willy Guhl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sculptural concrete crate by Willy Guhl. Handmade in Switzerland, in the 1960s. Rounded rectangular frame with indented ridge. With matching removable lid/cover. Great for outside st...

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1960s Swiss Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Cement

19th Century French Napoleon III Marquetry Sewing Box
19th Century French Napoleon III Marquetry Sewing Box

19th Century French Napoleon III Marquetry Sewing Box

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th Century French Napoleon III marquetry sewing box. Made of mahogany with thuya wood top inlaid with brass and mother of pearl. Brass trim frames the lid and the base. The interior is lined in red silk and is fitted with a collection of 15 sewing tools (two are missing) on a velvet lined tray. The inside of the lid has a mirror surrounded by a tufted border. Working lock and small key. The box contains an old embroidery...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Lacquered Solid Wood Modern Minimal Modular Drawers from Costantini, Baccello
Lacquered Solid Wood Modern Minimal Modular Drawers from Costantini, Baccello

Lacquered Solid Wood Modern Minimal Modular Drawers from Costantini, Baccello

By Costantini

Located in New York, NY

Baccello lacquered solid wood Modern minimal modular drawers from Costantini. Each unit measures 20" x 20" x 5" high. 6 units as shown. Each one of these units is identical in sha...

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2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Italian Olive Burlwood Cigarette or Dresser Box by Argenteria Alignani
Italian Olive Burlwood Cigarette or Dresser Box by Argenteria Alignani

Italian Olive Burlwood Cigarette or Dresser Box by Argenteria Alignani

By Midcentury Italian school

Located in Chicago, IL

A nice olive burl wood Italian cigarette or dresser box with original label by Argenteria Alignani. The top of the box is silver-plate and the sides have copper edging. Beautifully ...

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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

Antique English Georgian Style Inlaid Mahogany Bombe Shaped Tea Caddy
Antique English Georgian Style Inlaid Mahogany Bombe Shaped Tea Caddy

Antique English Georgian Style Inlaid Mahogany Bombe Shaped Tea Caddy

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique Georgian style mahogany tea caddy. Of bombé form with fruit wood inlay, gilt brass mounts & handle, and bracket feet. Simply a wonderful, rare form! Date: L...

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Early 20th Century English Georgian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Wedgwood Jasperware Pale Blue Small Circular Lidded Vanity Box
Wedgwood Jasperware Pale Blue Small Circular Lidded Vanity Box

Wedgwood Jasperware Pale Blue Small Circular Lidded Vanity Box

By Wedgwood

Located in Dallas, TX

PRESENTING A LOVELY Wedgwood Jasperware Pale Blue Small Circular Lidded Vanity Box. Made by Wedgwood in England in 1982 and fully and properly marked/stamped on base. Marked: “Wedgwood, Made in England …. “PH” … “T” ….. “82”. 2.25 inches tall lidded vanity box with a diameter of 3.25 inches. Rolling vine and grape cameo reliefs, all over the lid and base sides. Fabulous large pointed finial on the lid with floral cameo reliefs on the sides. In very good original condition with no chips or cracks. A ‘PERFECT’ match for the larger and almost identical, lidded jasperware box...

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20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Iconic 'Sunray' Box, England, Circa 1930
Art Deco Iconic 'Sunray' Box, England, Circa 1930

Art Deco Iconic 'Sunray' Box, England, Circa 1930

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this superbly iconic looking Art Deco wooden box which we think was a tea caddy or for cigarettes originally. The exterior of the box is veneered in a beaut...

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Box Black and White Cameo
Box Black and White Cameo

Box Black and White Cameo

$295Sale Price|37% Off

Box Black and White Cameo

Located in New York, NY

A blonde wood box with black and white Cameo design. Interior is cobalt blue velvet lined. Cameo is resin or composite material. Box can be decor...

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Mid-20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Composition

Art Deco Cherrywood Pull-Out Sewing Box, Germany, 1930
Art Deco Cherrywood Pull-Out Sewing Box, Germany, 1930

Art Deco Cherrywood Pull-Out Sewing Box, Germany, 1930

Located in Darmstadt, DE

The sewing box dates from around 1930 and was made of solid cherry wood. The box can be extended in width on both sides, as can be seen in the photos. A very nice decorative object w...

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Cherry, Spruce

Alessandro Albrizzi Lucite Cube, Italy 1970s
Alessandro Albrizzi Lucite Cube, Italy 1970s

Alessandro Albrizzi Lucite Cube, Italy 1970s

By Alessandro Albrizzi

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Alessandro Albrizzi Lucite Cube, Italy, 1970s This Italian design object is a modular, sculptural acrylic (Lucite) cube composed of two stackable sections. The base is a dark or smok...

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20th Century Italian Space Age Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lucite

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brass Casket Box from Chapman
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brass Casket Box from Chapman

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brass Casket Box from Chapman

Located in Mt Kisco, NY

Large, mid-century modern solid brass casket by Chapman. Beautiful and sculptural, this piece will add classic glamour to any desk or dresser.

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Mid-20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Anglo-Indian Mughal Jewelry Box, Hand-Carved Sandalwood
19th Century Anglo-Indian Mughal Jewelry Box, Hand-Carved Sandalwood

19th Century Anglo-Indian Mughal Jewelry Box, Hand-Carved Sandalwood

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

19th century Anglo-Indian Mughal wood box, inlaid and hand carved with the Taj Mahal and some flowers all around. Jewelry box, Anglo-Raj box from India in great condition. Nice Mughal Bombay Box...

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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sandalwood

Art Deco Decorative Box Pietro Chiesa & Gio Ponti for Fontana Arte, Italy 1930s
Art Deco Decorative Box Pietro Chiesa & Gio Ponti for Fontana Arte, Italy 1930s

Art Deco Decorative Box Pietro Chiesa & Gio Ponti for Fontana Arte, Italy 1930s

By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte, Gio Ponti

Located in Rome, IT

Amazing undulated rectangular Box in wood and mirrored blue crystal engraving of a venetian gondola engraving attributed to Pietro Chiesa and Gio Ponti for Fontana Arte. Made in It...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Brass

Vintage Neoclassical Style Metal Lidded Urn
Vintage Neoclassical Style Metal Lidded Urn

Vintage Neoclassical Style Metal Lidded Urn

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Silver tone metal with brass tone coating. With twin swan form handles and a lid with twin goose form finial. 8" Diam. x 11 1/2" H Condition: Some wear to the brass tone finish on...

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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

19th Century Oak Box
19th Century Oak Box

19th Century Oak Box

$390Sale Price|67% Off

19th Century Oak Box

Located in Vienna, AT

Austrian oak box with brass ornamental elements, second half of the 19th century. Original used condition.

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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Vintage Wood Dresser Box Gold Leaf Striping w/Lid, 1960
Vintage Wood Dresser Box Gold Leaf Striping w/Lid, 1960

Vintage Wood Dresser Box Gold Leaf Striping w/Lid, 1960

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Wood Dresser Box Gold Leaf Striping w/Lid, 1960’s. Beautiful excellent condition, lined in black velvet. Means 11.5” long 8” deep 6” tall

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf

1930 Art Deco Walter Dorwin Teague Kodak 1A Gift Camera in Original Box and Case
1930 Art Deco Walter Dorwin Teague Kodak 1A Gift Camera in Original Box and Case

1930 Art Deco Walter Dorwin Teague Kodak 1A Gift Camera in Original Box and Case

By Walter Dorwin Teague, Eastman Kodak

Located in Red Lion, PA

1930 Art Deco Walter Dorwin Teague Kodak 1A Gift Camera – Original Box & Case Museum-Worthy This rare and highly collectible 1930 Kodak 1A Gift Camera, designed by Walter Dorwin T...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Mid-Century Modern Hand Painted Ceramic Trinket Box by Giovanni Desimone
Mid-Century Modern Hand Painted Ceramic Trinket Box by Giovanni Desimone

Mid-Century Modern Hand Painted Ceramic Trinket Box by Giovanni Desimone

By DeSimone

Located in San Diego, CA

A wonderful and colorful Giovanni Desimone hand painted lidded trinket box, circa 1970s. The handcrafted ceramic box was made in Italy and measures 4.4"W x 4.5"D x 3"H; it is in exce...

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

Materials

Pottery

Bitossi Decorative Box, Ceramic, Pink & Blue Glazed, Italy, 1970s
Bitossi Decorative Box, Ceramic, Pink & Blue Glazed, Italy, 1970s

Bitossi Decorative Box, Ceramic, Pink & Blue Glazed, Italy, 1970s

By Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Bitossi box, ceramic, pink, white, and blue signed. Small scale round lidded box glazed in salmon pink, white and sky blue. Paper label on underside reads: Made in Italy 99-903 A.

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Petite Ming Shipwreck Box, c. 1500
Petite Ming Shipwreck Box, c. 1500

Petite Ming Shipwreck Box, c. 1500

Located in Chicago, IL

The soft, matte texture and eroded wear of this petite porcelain box suggest the it spent many years submerged in saltwater, likely excavated from a sunken trade ship carrying cerami...

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16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century English Silver Plated Ostrich Egg Box Attributed to Elkington & Co.
19th Century English Silver Plated Ostrich Egg Box Attributed to Elkington & Co.

19th Century English Silver Plated Ostrich Egg Box Attributed to Elkington & Co.

By Elkington & Co.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th century English silver plated ostrich egg box, attributed to Elkington & Co. In three parts, the silver plated lid with Acanthus leaf handle, the silver rimed egg, and the grap...

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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

French Louis XVI Style Bronze Dore Box
French Louis XVI Style Bronze Dore Box

French Louis XVI Style Bronze Dore Box

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XVI-style (19/20th century) bronze dore rectangular shaped jewel box with round plaque of lady and man.     

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19th Century Louis XVI Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

German Mother of Pearl Snuff Box
German Mother of Pearl Snuff Box

German Mother of Pearl Snuff Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

Magnificent layers and inlays of multi-colored mother-of-pearl cover each side of this breathtaking German snuff box. Each incredibly detailed scene is framed by finely engraved yell...

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18th Century German Other Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

Italian Jewelry or Decorative Box, Early 20th Century
Italian Jewelry or Decorative Box, Early 20th Century

Italian Jewelry or Decorative Box, Early 20th Century

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Early 20th Century Italian jewelry box. This sweet petite box is a perfect piece to hold jewelry or any small collectibles. Sitting atop a vanity, d...

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Early 20th Century Italian Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Vintage 1980 RYKRiSP metal cracker tin canister
Vintage 1980 RYKRiSP metal cracker tin canister

Vintage 1980 RYKRiSP metal cracker tin canister

Located in Seattle, WA

Retro 1980s graphic tin kitchen box decor. Vintage pop art storage. Vintage condition as pictured. Listing is for described item only. Box H4 Dimensions: 4.5"L 9"H 4.5"W

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

RICHARD GINORI 1735 Mytheresa Porcelain Box
RICHARD GINORI 1735 Mytheresa Porcelain Box

RICHARD GINORI 1735 Mytheresa Porcelain Box

By Richard Ginori

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare Richard Ginori 1735 Corona Storica porcelain box with images of Paris, Santorini, Geneva, Hollywood and Barcelona / Made in Italy Original mark on the base / comes in original b...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Handcrafted Vintage Berber Kabyle Box Africa Algeria 1920
Antique Handcrafted Vintage Berber Kabyle Box Africa Algeria 1920

Antique Handcrafted Vintage Berber Kabyle Box Africa Algeria 1920

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Handcrafted Vintage Berber Kabyle Box. Handcrafted vintage North Africa. Algeria Berber Kabyle box crafted in nickel silver in traditional style of red and green enamels and ...

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Early 20th Century Algerian Islamic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Grand French Three-Piece Desk Set, Hand Painted Porcelain Inset, circa 1860
Grand French Three-Piece Desk Set, Hand Painted Porcelain Inset, circa 1860

Grand French Three-Piece Desk Set, Hand Painted Porcelain Inset, circa 1860

Located in Bath, GB

Wonderful to find a top-notch, highly decorative and most unusual desk set, French in origin dating to around 1860. Made from nutty coloured burl Walnut, all three pieces are mounted with the most wonderful polished brass mounts all inset with fabulous hand painted porcelain plaques. Our restorer had to remove all the mounts to professionally clean and on doing so found the name of the figure depicted on the plaques, "Ninon De Lenclos" a French Author, Courtesan, Freethinker and Patron of the Arts. The set is made up of a Stationery box with brass swing handles each side; the box complete with a working tasselled key. The box opens to reveal the wonderful original gilded leather lining with the original paper lining the sides of the dividers. The lock and hinges are beautifully engraved, a true sign of quality. The next piece is a hefty large oval Walnut Inkstand with a large glass inkwell...

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1860s French Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique, New and Vintage Decorative Boxes

Antique, vintage and new decorative boxes will safely store items while adding a splash of color or texture to a corner in any room. They have had a range of purposes over the years — from trinkets to serving as useful receptacles, such as snuff boxes, jewelry boxes and more. Boxes have also been designed in a range of forms and styles.

Box making is a craft dating back thousands of years. Early boxes as decorative objects were regularly designed and decorated both inside and out, ranging from minimal looks to more flashy styles. Decorative boxes have been constructed from different materials, with wood and metal being the most common. Wood is widely available and versatile, with woodworkers able to carve complex designs or showcase its natural grain.

Some antique jewelry boxes were made with tortoiseshell, mother-of-pearl, ivory and even porcupine quills, such as those created by the Anishinabe in Canada and the United States. In Sri Lanka, well-crafted boxes were inlaid with porcupine quills and ivory discs between ebony bands. Chinese sewing boxes and tea boxes made of black lacquer were popular in Europe during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. These often featured gold-painted designs or landscape scenes. Silk, paper and velvet frequently enhanced these boxes’ interiors.

Any style of decorative box can be a nice tabletop or desktop decor, whether to hold candy or tea in the living room or paper, pencils and other business supplies in the office. They can also act as jewelry boxes. Sewing boxes can be a lovely touch to any space while storing magazines or other trinkets.

You can find metal, wood and silver antique boxes on 1stDibs. The collection includes mid-century modern, Victorian and Art Deco styles that can add elegance to any home.