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Decorative Boxes For Sale
Rosewood Gentleman's Military Campaign Vanity Box with Secret Drawer
Rosewood Gentleman's Military Campaign Vanity Box with Secret Drawer

Rosewood Gentleman's Military Campaign Vanity Box with Secret Drawer

Located in Savannah, GA

This handsome rosewood English vanity box retains the original glass bottles and jars with silver plated tops, 19th century. The inside reveals multiple compartments and a spring loaded lever opens the secret drawer...

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1840s English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Bohemian Moser Attrib Enameled Ormolu Jewel Casket Table Box
19th Century Bohemian Moser Attrib Enameled Ormolu Jewel Casket Table Box

19th Century Bohemian Moser Attrib Enameled Ormolu Jewel Casket Table Box

Located in Forney, TX

A rare and exceptional Aesthetic Movement period Bohemian enameled jewel casket attributed to luxury glassmaker Moser. Hand-crafted in the late 19th cent...

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19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Ormolu

Midcentury Lucite, Tortoise Plexiglass and Brass Christian Dior Jewelry Box 1970
Midcentury Lucite, Tortoise Plexiglass and Brass Christian Dior Jewelry Box 1970

Midcentury Lucite, Tortoise Plexiglass and Brass Christian Dior Jewelry Box 1970

By Christian Dior

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful and tiny Christian Dior style jewellery case, it is made of Lucite, Tortoise plexiglass and brass. It was produced in France during 1970s and in its simplicity and eleg...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Sewing Box by Maison Aucoc, Paris
19th Century Sewing Box by Maison Aucoc, Paris

19th Century Sewing Box by Maison Aucoc, Paris

By A. Aucoc

Located in Paris, FR

Late 19th century oval sewing box decorated with crowned monogram. The case contains five gold and steel sewing utensils embellished with small flowers. Labeled on the inside: AUCOC A PARIS. Weight: 27.6 g, circa 1860 Dimension: W 4.5 in, D 2.4in, H .8in. Dimension: L 11.5cm, P 6cm, H 2cm. La Maison Aucoc...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Steel

Late 19th Century, Bohemian Cranberry Overlay & Gilt Bronze Hinged Casket Box
Late 19th Century, Bohemian Cranberry Overlay & Gilt Bronze Hinged Casket Box

Late 19th Century, Bohemian Cranberry Overlay & Gilt Bronze Hinged Casket Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

Late 19th Century, Bohemian Cranberry Overlay & Gilt Bronze Hinged Casket Box A richly ornamented Bohemian casket box, dating to the latter half of the 19th century, of ovoid rectan...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Curiosité Cabinet Collection of Shell Circa 1900
Curiosité Cabinet Collection of Shell Circa 1900

Curiosité Cabinet Collection of Shell 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 Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

Set of Three Decorative White Ceramic Boxes or Pots by Lion French Handmade
Set of Three Decorative White Ceramic Boxes or Pots by Lion French Handmade

Set of Three Decorative White Ceramic Boxes or Pots by Lion French Handmade

By Eugène Lion

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Eugene Lion, circa 1940 Set of three decorative pots or boxes in stoneware ceramic. Elegant white ceramic glaze color. Original form of the 20th mid-century design. n°...

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

Materials

Ceramic

English Regency Cellarette in Rosewood
English Regency Cellarette in Rosewood

English Regency Cellarette in Rosewood

Located in Doylestown, PA

An English Regency wine cellarette circa 1820 in rosewood with inlaid brass monogram "CH" and tree symbol, with inset brass handles on the sides, the interior fitted with partitions....

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Royal Worcester Biscuit Box with Under Tray
19th Century Royal Worcester Biscuit Box with Under Tray

19th Century Royal Worcester Biscuit Box with Under Tray

By Royal Worcester

Located in High Point, NC

A gorgeous Victorian Royal Worcester melon shaped biscuit box featuring a gorgeous floral design embellished with gilt detailing. The rim of the jar is embellished with bats wing flu...

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1880s English Victorian Antique 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

Shagreen Leopard Pattern Box with Shell and Brass Details by Kifu Paris
Shagreen Leopard Pattern Box with Shell and Brass Details by Kifu Paris

Shagreen Leopard Pattern Box with Shell and Brass Details by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in New York, NY

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 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Silver Enameled Box by Rudolf Steiner, 1899 with a Miniature Painting
Silver Enameled Box by Rudolf Steiner, 1899 with a Miniature Painting

Silver Enameled Box by Rudolf Steiner, 1899 with a Miniature Painting

By Rudolf Steiner

Located in Delft, NL

Silver enameled box by Rudolf Steiner, 1899 with a miniature painting An octagonal Austrian silver white enameled, inside gold-plated box made by Ru...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Silver

Italian Deco Crystal Box or Vase with Silver Lid, Italy, 1930s
Italian Deco Crystal Box or Vase with Silver Lid, Italy, 1930s

Italian Deco Crystal Box or Vase with Silver Lid, Italy, 1930s

Located in Roma, IT

Gorgeous Art Deco Italian vase in a beautiful combination Murano crystal cut glass, black glass and 800 silver. Produced in Italy during the late 1930s, in amazing condition with no ...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Silver

Chinese Burgundy Lacquer Table Chest, c. 1900
Chinese Burgundy Lacquer Table Chest, c. 1900

Chinese Burgundy Lacquer Table Chest, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This early 20th-century lock box is minimal and elegant, crafted of pine with dovetail corners and a brushed finish of burgundy lacquer. Unlike Chinese tabletop chests used for seals...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pine

Fornasetti Architecture Tin
Fornasetti Architecture Tin

Fornasetti Architecture Tin

By Fornasetti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Tin can in black and white architectural motif / designed by Piero Fornasetti for DROPS / made in Italy Diameter: 3.5 inches / height: 11 inches 1 available in stock in Italy Order r...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tin

Japanese Edo Period Igarashi School Long Lacquer Box, Tanzaku-Bako
Japanese Edo Period Igarashi School Long Lacquer Box, Tanzaku-Bako

Japanese Edo Period Igarashi School Long Lacquer Box, Tanzaku-Bako

Located in Austin, TX

A stunning Japanese Edo period lacquer tanzakubako, box for poem cards, late 18th-early 19th century, Edo Period, Japan. Attributed to the Igarashi School, this box is masterfully ...

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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

English ships or country house carved oak and steel bound strong box, circa 1840
English ships or country house carved oak and steel bound strong box, circa 1840

English ships or country house carved oak and steel bound strong box, circa 1840

Located in Central England, GB

A Rare Ships or Country House Carved Oak and Steel Bound Strong Box This fabulous and richly carved oak strong box most likely belonged to a 19th century ship’s captain and was used...

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19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak

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

Coco De Mer Nut Sculptural Box by Antony Redmile, London
Coco De Mer Nut Sculptural Box by Antony Redmile, London

Coco De Mer Nut Sculptural Box by Antony Redmile, London

By Anthony Redmile London

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This is a rare and magnificent object fashioned from a rare coco de mer nut and Ostrich egg by Antony Redmile. The box is secured to a wooden base with a silvered stand, holding both sides of the coconut. The coconut is a rich dark chocolate brown and appears to be warmly polished. The top of the box is silvered and adorned with beautiful malachite specimens. 2 small cast resin boar's teeth set with malachite are present on either side of the box, much like handles. Decorative silvered fittings hold ostrich eggs that serve as the lids to the box. Finally, a silvered fitting holds an oval malachite finial...

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1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Malachite, Silver Plate

Chocolate Brown Marble Rectangular Tissue Box
Chocolate Brown Marble Rectangular Tissue Box

Chocolate Brown Marble Rectangular Tissue Box

Located in Prague, Czech Republic.

Crafted entirely by hand, this marble tissue box cover is a fusion of form and function, seamlessly blending into any space while adding sophistication and elegance. Clean, minimalis...

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2010s European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble

Scandinavian, Stoneware Blue Lidded Jar, Jacob Bang, Own Studio, 1970s, Denmark
Scandinavian, Stoneware Blue Lidded Jar, Jacob Bang, Own Studio, 1970s, Denmark

Scandinavian, Stoneware Blue Lidded Jar, Jacob Bang, Own Studio, 1970s, Denmark

By Jacob Bang

Located in Odense, DK

A striking and rare studio piece by Danish ceramic artist Jacob Bang, this hand-crafted stoneware lidded jar embodies the sculptural sensibility and material depth that define Bang’s...

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1970s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stoneware

Collection of Five Turned Wood Artisan-Created, Hand-Carved, Wood Boxes, Japan
Collection of Five Turned Wood Artisan-Created, Hand-Carved, Wood Boxes, Japan

Collection of Five Turned Wood Artisan-Created, Hand-Carved, Wood Boxes, Japan

Located in Round Top, TX

A collection of five (5) wood boxes: Two are by studio artist L.W. Joy and were all created in the early 2000's and are turned from two exotic hardwood species. They are the two sma...

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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Felt, Wood

Decorative Box in Polished Steel, Brass and Wood by Rue Royale, France 1970s
Decorative Box in Polished Steel, Brass and Wood by Rue Royale, France 1970s

Decorative Box in Polished Steel, Brass and Wood by Rue Royale, France 1970s

Located in Rome, IT

Amazing rectangular decorative box in polished steel and brass with a wooden interior arrangement. Its style resembles contemporary products by Romeo Rega. Made in France in th...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel, Chrome

SilverCrest Decorated Bronze Cedar Lined Cigar Humidor
SilverCrest Decorated Bronze Cedar Lined Cigar Humidor

SilverCrest Decorated Bronze Cedar Lined Cigar Humidor

By Silver Crest Bronze

Located in Chicago, IL

SilverCrest decorated bronze cedar lined cigar humidor. Modern Red Enameled top. Silver Crest was the trademark used by the Smith Metal Arts Company of Buffalo. Expert craftsman from the Heintz Art Metal Shop formed the new company in 1919, utilizing much of what they had learned, manufacturing incredible bronze items. Heintz Art Metal Shop was founded in 1906, in New York by Otto Heintz...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Folk Art Geometric Inlaid Wood Small Hinged Box
Folk Art Geometric Inlaid Wood Small Hinged Box

Folk Art Geometric Inlaid Wood Small Hinged Box

Located in West Chester, PA

Hand made geometric inlaid wooden hinged xox with red enameled interior.

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

FRENCH 18th Century Perfumed Scents Necessaire Box In 18Kt Yellow Gold & Carving
FRENCH 18th Century Perfumed Scents Necessaire Box In 18Kt Yellow Gold & Carving

FRENCH 18th Century Perfumed Scents Necessaire Box In 18Kt Yellow Gold & Carving

Located in Miami, FL

French perfumed scents necessaire from the 18th century. This is a fantastic and very rare 18th century necessaire box for perfumed scents, created in the kingdom of France during t...

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1750s French Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold

Antique Pokerwork Stationery Box, English Desktop Tidy, Arts & Crafts, Victorian
Antique Pokerwork Stationery Box, English Desktop Tidy, Arts & Crafts, Victorian

Antique Pokerwork Stationery Box, English Desktop Tidy, Arts & Crafts, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique pokerwork stationery box. An English, beech and tulipwood desktop tidy in Arts & Crafts taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Charmingly hand f...

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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Beech

SET Glaciar Small, Large, Silver Alpaca & Bordeaux Onyx Stone Box
SET Glaciar Small, Large, Silver Alpaca & Bordeaux Onyx Stone Box

SET Glaciar Small, Large, Silver Alpaca & Bordeaux Onyx Stone Box

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

Measurements : 7.8" x 4.7" x 3.5" 10.6" x5.5" x 3.5" Glaciar collection is meticulously handcrafted by our local artisans with these rectangular onyx pieces set around alpaca silver...

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2010s South American Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Antique Korean Cinnabar Lacquer Box with Lock
Antique Korean Cinnabar Lacquer Box with Lock

Antique Korean Cinnabar Lacquer Box with Lock

Located in Norton, MA

Antique, a beautiful Korean Cinnabar Lacquer box with lock, hand-painted, depicting traditional Korean lucky patterns of the vase. flower, art-rock in the very reddish color. It comes with an old lock...

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19th Century Korean Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique French Ormolu and Blue Enameled Box
Antique French Ormolu and Blue Enameled Box

Antique French Ormolu and Blue Enameled Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

This is a jewel of a box. The blue enamel is vibrant. The work is wonderful. Treat yourself to a treasure!

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Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Mid-Century Modern Bjorn Wiinblad Rosenthal Lidded Box, Quatre Couleurs
Mid-Century Modern Bjorn Wiinblad Rosenthal Lidded Box, Quatre Couleurs

Mid-Century Modern Bjorn Wiinblad Rosenthal Lidded Box, Quatre Couleurs

By Bjorn Wiinblad, Rosenthal

Located in Bochum, NRW

Bjorn Wiinblad Porcelain box, Quatre Couleurs, designed for Rosenthal, Germany, 1981 A white porcelain lidded box, decorated with a liquid gold painted motif, in four shades of gold....

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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Mid-Century Modernist Vermillion Red Lacquered Goat Skin Box by Karl Springer
Mid-Century Modernist Vermillion Red Lacquered Goat Skin Box by Karl Springer

Mid-Century Modernist Vermillion Red Lacquered Goat Skin Box by Karl Springer

By Karl Springer

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite Mid-Century Modernist vermillion red lacquered goat skin box by Karl Springer, crafted in America circa 1980, is a fine example of the designer's renowned artistry and...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Goatskin

Scandinavian hand painted folk art pine box
Scandinavian hand painted folk art pine box

Scandinavian hand painted folk art pine box

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Scandinavian hand painted folk art pine box circa 1850. Fine example of traditional Swedish hand painted woodenware. Slight dome topped lid which opens to reveal a unfitted interio...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pine, Paint

Set of 2 Boxes in Grey Shagreen with Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Set of 2 Boxes in Grey Shagreen with Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

Set of 2 Boxes in Grey Shagreen with Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The “Peacock Box” set by R&Y Augousti is a true masterpiece of modern luxury, where organic form meets exceptional craftsmanship. The distinctive, fluid shapes of these boxes create ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

18th Century Papier-mâché Small Snuff Box
18th Century Papier-mâché Small Snuff Box

18th Century Papier-mâché Small Snuff Box

Located in Delft, NL

18th century papier-mâché small snuff box A black lacquered papier-mâché snuff box with a silver inlaid encircled zig zag motif around a medallion with a scene of the Last Supper painted with Jesus and the 12 apostles...

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18th Century Dutch Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

20th century large white ceramic decorative or jewelry box by Hofmann vallauris
20th century large white ceramic decorative or jewelry box by Hofmann vallauris

20th century large white ceramic decorative or jewelry box by Hofmann vallauris

By Vallauris

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Gerard Hofmann (1917-1965) Realised in Vallauris Large white ceramic decorative or jewelry box Circa 1950 Original perfect condition Signed Height 42 cm Large 27 cm

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Export Black Lacquer Game Box
Chinese Export Black Lacquer Game Box

Chinese Export Black Lacquer Game Box

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular hinged shaped top enclosing small trays. Conforming case with gilded feet.

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Danish 19th Century Wooden Folk Art Bible Box "Forget Me Not"
Danish 19th Century Wooden Folk Art Bible Box "Forget Me Not"

Danish 19th Century Wooden Folk Art Bible Box "Forget Me Not"

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Mid-19th century wooden box designed to look like a Bible. Text engraved with monogramme. The four words in the corners are quite cute and charming: Danish: "FOR - GLEM - MIG - EJ"...

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19th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Vintage French Decorative Box with Mirrored Finish, 20th Century
Vintage French Decorative Box with Mirrored Finish, 20th Century

Vintage French Decorative Box with Mirrored Finish, 20th Century

By Maison Jansen, Maison Baguès

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

An exquisite French mid-century mirrored casket, dating to the 1950s, embodying timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship. The piece is composed of five finely cut mirrored panels,...

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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mirror

Capricia Square Box in Pebbled leather with Handle in Corno Italiano, Mod. 4470
Capricia Square Box in Pebbled leather with Handle in Corno Italiano, Mod. 4470

Capricia Square Box in Pebbled leather with Handle in Corno Italiano, Mod. 4470

By Arcahorn Srl., Filippo Dini

Located in Recanati, Macerata

With its refined appearance, our Capricia square box can easily fit both traditional and contemporary décor. Its clean traditional shape is enriched by a lining in Ice-cream color pe...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

Rare French Art Deco Period Silver, Enamel, & Jade Box, Attributed to Cartier
Rare French Art Deco Period Silver, Enamel, & Jade Box, Attributed to Cartier

Rare French Art Deco Period Silver, Enamel, & Jade Box, Attributed to Cartier

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

A French Art Deco Period Silver, Enamel, and Chinese Jade Double Slot box, attributed to Cartier. The box is barrel-shaped and finished in black enamel. It rests on a pair of Chinese...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Jade, Silver, Enamel

England 1770 Georgian Battersea Enamel Decorated Box in Sterling Silver
England 1770 Georgian Battersea Enamel Decorated Box in Sterling Silver

England 1770 Georgian Battersea Enamel Decorated Box in Sterling Silver

By Battersea

Located in Miami, FL

Georgian Battersea enamel box from the 18th century. A beautiful fine antique English Battersea Bilston table snuff box created in the district...

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1770s English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes

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Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

18thc European Pantry Box With Lid
18thc European Pantry Box With Lid

18thc European Pantry Box With Lid

Located in Los Angeles, CA

18thc European Pantry Box With Lid in great condition.This is like a oversized pantry box or storage box with the original lid.

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18th Century American Adirondack Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Pine Box with Original Green Paint and Interior Wallpaper, 19th century
Antique Pine Box with Original Green Paint and Interior Wallpaper, 19th century

Antique Pine Box with Original Green Paint and Interior Wallpaper, 19th century

Located in Houston, TX

Made of pine, this painted Pennsylvania 19th century box retains its rich, original green surface with beautifully worn patina from generations of use. This charming rectangular b...

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19th Century American Country Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pine

Smedien Danish Art Deco Enamel Sailing Boats Inlaid Bronze Box
Smedien Danish Art Deco Enamel Sailing Boats Inlaid Bronze Box

Smedien Danish Art Deco Enamel Sailing Boats Inlaid Bronze Box

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

An unusual and stylish Danish Bronze box mounted with an enamel plaque with sailing boats marked Smedien and dating from around 1930. The rectangula...

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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Antique Coromandel and Brass Mounted Scent Bottle Box, 19th Century
Antique Coromandel and Brass Mounted Scent Bottle Box, 19th Century

Antique Coromandel and Brass Mounted Scent Bottle Box, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

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...

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1860s English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Elegant tessellated stone box in the manner of Maitland Smith
Elegant tessellated stone box in the manner of Maitland Smith

Elegant tessellated stone box in the manner of Maitland Smith

By Maitland Smith

Located in Allentown, PA

This is a vintage elegant tessellated stone dresser box. This box is tessellated with an iridescent plum colored stone with a brass banded detail around the edge. This box is in the ...

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1990s Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone

Large 19th C. Antique French Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Mounted Covered Box
Large 19th C. Antique French Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Mounted Covered Box

Large 19th C. Antique French Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Mounted Covered Box

By Baccarat

Located in New York, NY

A Very Large 19th Century Antique French Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Mounted Covered Box, Attributed to Baccarat. This incredible large crystal box is all hand-diamond cut and attri...

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1860s French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Small Oval Dutch Silver Gold Plated Box with a Scene of the Goddess of Victory
Small Oval Dutch Silver Gold Plated Box with a Scene of the Goddess of Victory

Small Oval Dutch Silver Gold Plated Box with a Scene of the Goddess of Victory

Located in Delft, NL

A small oval Dutch silver gold plated box with a scene of the Goddess of Victory. A small oval Dutch silver gold plated box. A silver box, gold plated with a style cut cabuchon i...

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20th Century Dutch Decorative Boxes

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Silver

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

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

Located in Labrit, Landes

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

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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Sophisticated Pumpkin Case
Sophisticated Pumpkin Case

Sophisticated Pumpkin Case

By Fratelli Lisi

Located in Milan, IT

Sterling silver pumpkin-box handcrafted, chiseled and embossed by expert silversmiths, the Lisi Brothers, in Florence. Its dynamic and hyper-re...

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2010s Italian Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

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.