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Decorative Boxes For Sale
Vintage Wooden Box Inlayed Wooden Mosaic
Located in Seattle, WA
Antique Style Wood Box with Checker Board Design on Top. Wear and Tear Consistent with Age as Pictured. Unsigned. Dimensions. 9 W ; 6 1/2 D ; 2 H
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Antique Moser Cranberry Enameled & Ormolu Mounted Glass Casket Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite antique glass casket box, attributed to the renowned Moser glassworks, exemplifies the opulence and artistry for which Moser is celebrated. The box is crafted from ric...
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20th Century French Decorative Boxes

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Art Glass

Small Vintage Malachite Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Small Vintage Malachite Box. Hinged malachite box, this was probably used as a pill box. In very good vintage condition.
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Mid-20th Century Russian Decorative Boxes

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Malachite

Fabienne Jouvin-Paris Cloisonne 'Ouzbek' Box, Circa 1980s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fabienne Jouvin-Paris Cloisonne 'Ouzbek' Box Designed by artesian Fabienne Jouvin-Paris Made in China, 1980s This stunning Fabienne Jouvin-Paris Cloisonné 'Ouzbek' Box, crafted in t...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Modern Decorative Boxes

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Copper, Enamel

Lalique Crystal Jewelry Box with Female Figure Art Nouveau Style French
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial French crystal and brass box with female figure by luxury design Maison, Lalique, in the Art Nouveau style, circa mid...
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

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Crystal, Brass

Vintage Moorish Sajai Box Inlaid with Agate Stones, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ornate white metal trinket or ovale box hand-made/bejeweled with agate stones set in 3 floral patterns to its unhinged lid. Made in Spain or North Africa during the 1960s or 70s. Its...
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Mid-20th Century Moorish Decorative Boxes

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Agate, Metal

21st Century Leather Soft Rectangular Tissue Box Handmade in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Just perfect. A must have for your living, for your bedroom, for your bathroom, for your office. A soft rectangular tissue box in calf leather that comes in a wide range of colors...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather

Antique National Wooden Cash Register
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Oak - Minor signs of use due to age and use - all seems in functional order - Missing one key from upper door but the door is not locked - made in USA
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Early 1900s Central American Mid-Century Modern Antique Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Lapis Lazuli And Semi Precious Stone Intarsia Box
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful present box of a square form, hand crafted of lapis lazuli and inlaid with different minerals such as green malachite, picture jasper, rhodochrosite, and more. Unmarked. ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Decorative Boxes

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Lapis Lazuli

Wedgwood Jasperware lidded boxes serving bowls classicism Mid-Century England
Located in Wien, AT
The set of Wedgwood consists of three lidded boxes in different shape and design and two small serving bowls of which one can be used as an ashtray. All is made of the famous but r...
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1980s English Classical Roman Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Ceramic

Joe Colombo "Biglia" Ashtray/Round Box for Arnolfo di Cambio, 1969, Signed
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
This rare and elegant piece is a testament to Joe Colombo's visionary design and mastery of form. Crafted from Alexandrite glass, renowned for its ability to change color depending o...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Silver Plate

Glaciar Large Silver Alpaca & White Onyx Stone Box
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Glaciar collection is meticulously handcrafted by our local artisans with these rectangular onyx pieces set around alpaca silver flower vases, boxes and trays. Our pieces are made...
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2010s South American Modern Decorative Boxes

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Onyx, Stone, Metal

Antique Persian Silver Box Carved Repose with Birds, 1920s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Persian/Iranian solid silver box carved/engraved repoussé with birds and flowers. Very intricate details throughout this special piece. Distinct byzantine r...
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1920s Asian Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Art Nouveau Exceptional Continental Lidded Brass Casket with Maiden
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional Continental, probably Austrian, Art Nouveau Brass lidded casket with a molded portrait of a maiden dating from around 1900. The heavily made casket is of rectangular f...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper

Architectural Model Box of the Alhambra Palace, with Key
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Architectural Model Box of the Alhambra Palace, with Key Handcrafted in Granada, Spain, Circa 1960s A stunning architectural model box that showcases the ...
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20th Century Spanish Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Burl Maple Box by Michael Elkan
Located in Hudson, NY
This is the grandfather of Michael Elkan boxes. Retaining it's original surface and the rarely seen or found interior boxes of which this group is intact. All made from the same bloc...
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1980s American American Craftsman Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Birdseye Maple

Mid Century White Murano Glass Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Exceptional Mid Century White Murano Glass Box in very good condition.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Murano Glass

Maitland Smith Lacquered Chinoiserie Dome Top Lion Handle Storage Keepsake Box
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive lacquered keepsake box by Maitland Smith, circa 1990s. Features a chinoiserie motif with flowers and Asian figures. the box is in the form of a treasure chest with hing...
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1990s Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

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Hardwood, Lacquer

Antique Brass Inlaid English Regency Mahogany Double Tea Caddy Box 19th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Superb Example of an English Regency well grained Mahogany Double Tea Caddy of traditional rectangular outline, with lavish brass scrolling inlay decoration and complete fitted inter...
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19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Brass and Abalone Shell Scorpion Sculpture Trinket Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Brass scorpion sculpture trinket box inlaid with beautiful abalone shell made in Mexico attributed to Los Castillo. Overtime usually the lid gets broken or lost but this one is in c...
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1970s Mexican Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Sophisticated 'Secret' Cabbage Case
Located in Milan, IT
Sterling silver cabbage-box made entirely handcrafted by expert silversmiths, the Lisi Brothers, in Florence. Its dynamic and detailed quality make it i...
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2010s Italian Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique English Victorian Walnut Burl Inlaid Campaign Jewelry Chest Vanity Box 1
Located in Dayton, OH
A superb antique 19th century English Victorian burled walnut travel campaign vanity box featuring inlaid brass fruit basket motif with mother of pe...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

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Walnut

Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut, Brass Writing Slope & Leather Interior
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Antique British Military Campaign 19th Century Burr Walnut & Brass Bound Writing Slope With Ebonized Trim. The Interior Features a tooled Blue Leather Scriver, A Single Glass Inkwell...
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19th Century British Campaign Antique Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Rare French Majolica Pineapple Basket Box Sarreguemines, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Rare French Majolica Pineapple Basket Box Sarreguemines, circa 1890. Height / 6 inches , Diameter / 3.8 inches.
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1920s French Country Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Japanese Lyre Base Sewing Box on Stand with Mother-Of Pearl Inlays, c. 1880
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Black lacquered wood sewing box on lyre base stand. Both the work box and stand are decorated with abalone and Mother-of-Pearl inlays in a floral compo...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes

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Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Very Cool French Early 1900s Stack of Leather Books Tantalus Liquor / Drinks Box
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique stack of leather books design tantalus with hidden 'shot glasses' & decanters. If you are looking for the most interesting and worldly gift for yourself, a friend or a loved ...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Revival Decorative Boxes

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Gold Leaf

Italian Natural Alabaster Stone Trinket Box by Romano Bianchi, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Decorative natural alabaster stone trinket, cigar, jewelry, vanity or cigarette box. Hand-made in Italy during the 1970s by Romano Bianchi. Measurements: 13.5x10x5.5 cm.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Alabaster

Cigarette Case Silver 925 Absolute Striped Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Cigarette case silver 925 , striped and oval section in 925/1000 sterling silver. Opening button and spring opening . Early 20th century Art Deco style. ...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Anglo Indian Micro Mosaic Inlay Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
Exquisitely crafted early 20th century Anglo Indian micro mosaic Sadeli box with gorgeous antique Persian geometric pattern. The finely detailed box featu...
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

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Bone, Fruitwood

Gucci Box by Tommaso Barbi, 1970s
Located in Roma, RM
Square box in briar wood and chromed metal. Italian production 1970s attributed to Tommaso Barbi. The box was created for “Gucci Boutique” which in those years was located in Rome in via Borgognona and sold household items as well as small leather goods.
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1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

René Lalique (1860-1945) “Abduhla » Rare Opalescent Glass Cigarettes Box 1934
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
René Lalique (1861-1945) “Abduhla » Rare Opalescent Glass Cigarettes Box With an Art Deco design of stylised spiderweb on the top and a tricompart...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Art Glass

Huge Malachite Box 8"
Located in Somis, CA
This magnificent, extra-large 5.4 lb, 8" malachite box is a rare and exceptional find. Crafted from highly prized grade AAAA natural malachite, its brilliant green surface showcases ...
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2010s Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Malachite

Joseph Holdcroft Majolica Ceramic Japanese Design Casket
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and unusual antique English Aesthetic Movement majolica ceramic Japanese design casket by renowned makers Joseph Holdcroft and dating from the 1870’s. At the time there was ...
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1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Decorative Boxes

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Ceramic

Mid-20th Century Italian Leather Playing Card Case
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful Italian handcrafted tooled leather playing card case with painted enamel-like decoration of cards on the sides and symbols for all the suites, clubs, diamonds, spades and hearts on the cushion top. Beautifully made and clearly loved, a charming gift for the poker player or gambler. Holds two decks. Stamped on the bottom in gold letters, 'Genuine Leather, Made in Italy'. With a fleur di lis mark stamped...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather

Empire Style Ormolu Mounted Lapis Box
Located in London, GB
A Magnifient Lapis Empire Style Box This box is Absolutely Stunning, Ormolu Mounted
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20th Century Unknown Empire Decorative Boxes

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Lapis Lazuli

display case for objects in brass, bamboo style and alabaster
Located in grand Lancy, CH
display case for objects in brass, bamboo style and alabaster
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1960s French Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Alabaster, Brass

Contemporary Modern, Aya Chestnut Wood 2-Compartment Box
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
Istanbul is a wooden box collection inspired by some of towns most iconic buildings: Galata Tower, Hagia Sophia and Bebek Mosque. Each item takes its name from these structures. The ...
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2010s Turkish Modern Decorative Boxes

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Chestnut

Bordeaux Bakelite and Bamboo Square Italian Decorative Box, Tommaso Barbi 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning large midcentury decorative box in a dark red bakelite and bamboo. This lovely piece was designed by Tommaso Barbi in Italy in the ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Bamboo, Cane, Bakelite

21st Century Igea Sanitizing Box Handmade in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
An instant touch of class, wherever displayed. A smart solution for your rooms, stores, showrooms, yachts, hotel or meeting rooms; ideal to maintain your environments clean and sanit...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

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Leather

Chinese covered cinnabar box, c. 1950
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Carved round cinnabar box on brass with a blue enameled interior and underfoot. The carved top centers on peonies growing from a rocky outcropping with ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

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Brass, Enamel

Art Deco Cast Iron Jar by Carl Elmberg, Nafveqvarns Bruk, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful cast iron jar with amazing patina. Designed by Carl Elmberg and made by Näfveqvarn Bruk, Sweden, 1920s. Art Deco / Swedish Grace. Relief decor of a running woman, a hunte...
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Iron

21st Century Rio Rectangular Closet Box Handwoven in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
The Rio collection, smooth and soft design specially studied for your closet. A box made with the resistant regenerated leather with two practical holes as handles on the short si...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather

Onyx Marble Urn Box
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful onyx marble urn form vessel/round footed box with lid, circa 1970s. Lid has a beautiful, detailed finial top. Colors include shades of cream, tan, white, sand, and red bu...
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1970s Unknown Moorish Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Onyx, Marble

JLMENAU by Graf von Henneberg Porzellan Gold Floral Trinket Box East Germany
Located in London, GB
JLMENAU by Graf von Henneberg Porzellan beautiful trinket box with a gold floral design and hand painted gold detail. There has been a repair underneath the lid. Made in East Germany...
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1950s Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Antique English Tortoiseshell Box
Located in Charlottesville, VA
An Exceptional Antique English Tortoiseshell Box. Late 19th-early 20th Century.
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Early 20th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Shagreen Box with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by Kifu, Paris
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 skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Dandy Box is a chic accent piece for your home. The piece is lined with a removable velvet tray...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Lucite Box by Alessandro Albrizzi, Italy, c. 1970
Located in New York City, NY
Clear and green lucite box by Alessandro Albrizzi.
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1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Lucite

Tessalated Horn Box
Located in New York, NY
Decorative keepsake document box decorated with hand applied rectangular horn pieces. A great addition to any desk, night stand, bookcase or coffee table.
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Boxes

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Horn, Wood

Chinoiserie Famille Rose Decorative Box with Birds Flora and Fauna
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful vintage decorated Famille Rose ceramic decorative box, Chinese Export/Chinoiserie style, circa mid-20th century. Box and lid are beautiful decorated with figures and bird...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

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Ceramic

Set Tronador Square Bordeaux, Blue, Cream, Onyx Stone Boxes
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
The shape of the inactive Tronador volcano reminded us of the pyramid shaped idea of our boxes that make up this collection. With a rectangular or square base, the box is a reflectio...
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2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes

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Stone, Onyx

Wedgwood Jasperware Lidded Box with Blue and White Decor
Located in Tilburg, NL
Wedgwood Jasperware Lidded box, England, 20th century. This is a quintessential piece of Wedgwood Jasperware. Lidded box in the famous Jasperware blue and white decor...
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Mid-20th Century Decorative Boxes

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Tiffany & Co. Clear Faceted Crystal Dresser Box
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous faceted crystal dresser box By Tiffany & Co. (signed at the base) USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 6.5"W x 4"D x 2.5"H. Very good original vintage condition.
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Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Boxes

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Crystal

Lovely antique Victorian mahogany trinket box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Lovely antique Victorian mahogany trinket box, having a lift up lid opening to reveal a storage compartment lined with a green felt interior. D....
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Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

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Mahogany

Campaign Box Carved Gentleman's British Army WW2 Regimental Arms
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Campaign Box Carved Gentleman's British Army WW2 Regimental Arms Beautifully stylized and masterfully carved wooden box of floral and fruit foliage bas-rel...
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19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Campaign Antique Decorative Boxes

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Fruitwood

Vintage Wooden Trinket Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Small Walnut trinket box lined with felt. Original felt on the bottom. Shown with life size hand model for scale. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940-1970. ...
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Early 20th Century North American Industrial Decorative Boxes

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Felt, Wood

French Walnut Veneer Letter Box with Two Lockable Parts, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
French wood secret box for letter storage. Very nice walnut veneer with lighting effects that appear when the object is moved. Made circa 1900. Original in the form of a desk Two dif...
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Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes

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Walnut

Antique Travelling Vanity Case, English, Leather, Silver, Dressing Table Box
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique travelling vanity case. An English, leather and silver dressing table box with fitted interior, dating to the early 20th ...
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Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Leather

Midcentury Green Onyx Marble Box, Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A handmade trinket or jewelry box, crafted with utmost care from exquisite onyx. Details in guilded metal such as the lion feet. This versatile box will work for your treasures, whil...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Onyx

Large Italian Gold Gilt Rectangular Storage Jewelry Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Exquisite Italian Florentine Box. This 1960's box features a scene on the lid depicting a hunting gathering with hunters, spectators, a cheetah ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Gold

17th Century English Jacobean Carved Oak Bible Box.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
17th Century English Jacobean Carved Oak Bible Box. Period Jacobean solid dark oak bible box from the 17th century. The front is beautifully carved wi...
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17th Century English Jacobean Antique Decorative Boxes

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Wrought Iron

Chinese Checkered Papier-Mâché Box
Located in Chicago, IL
Formed around a simple wooden frame, this papier-mâché storage box is a charming example of Chinese folk art. Crafted with old newspapers and dyed rice paper, the box would have been...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Folk Art Decorative Boxes

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Paper

Late 19th-century Carpenter’s Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An honest box with a little bit of drama. This late 19th-century oak carpenter’s chest is all about substance and soul. Dovetailed corners, chunky iron handles, and a brass lock plat...
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Late 19th Century Antique Decorative Boxes

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Wood

1960s Mid-Century Modern Green and Gold Ceramic Italian Box by La Colonnata
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A green and gold ceramic round box by La Colonnata, small factory established in Sesto Fiorentino, town famous for hand-crafted ceramic. The box it's...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Ceramic

Late Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Document Box with Gilt Floral Scrolling Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
This antique Chinese red lacquer document box, dating to the late Qing dynasty (19th to early 20th century), exudes timeless elegance and functionality. Crafted from softwood, the bo...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

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Softwood

Gold and Hamber Crystal Tissue Box Holder
Located in Milan, IT
A glamorous addition to a master bathroom, vanity desk, and powder room, this tissue box holder showcases a rectangular top of hand-blown crystal in ...
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2010s Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Silver, Bronze

Set of 2 Boxes in Black Shell with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This stunning set of two boxes by Kifu Paris, crafted from luxurious black pen shell, is a masterpiece of opulence and sophistication. The natural iridescence of the pen shell, with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Boxes in Oak with Semi-Precious Stone and Brass by Kifu Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The "Victoria" Box Set by Kifu Paris in white oak exudes a serene, organic luxury. The natural texture of the white oak offers a soft, refined aesthetic that brings warmth and sophis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Quartz, Brass

Italian Painted and Lacquered Playing Card Box, circa 1900
Located in Stamford, CT
Rare and very charming Italian hand crafted playing card case painted in Venetian red with miniature cards lacquered on in the 'lacca povera' style, similar to decoupage. The cards d...
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Early 20th Century Italian Belle Époque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Elegant box in pewter and brass in Swedish Grace from GAB in 1937
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant pewter box with brass decorations in Swedish Grace. Made by Guldsmedsaktiebolaget GAB in 1937 (L8) and probably designed by GAB’s artistic director Jacob Ängman (1876-1942). ...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Antique Charles X French Cut Glass Casket
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique French cut glass casket. With a pressed and cut glass body and cover with a gilt bronze mount. Together with an associated key (for a...
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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Decorative Boxes

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Bronze

Modern Box in Black Shell with Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The “Melting Box” by R&Y Augousti exemplifies luxury craftsmanship, merging sleek modern design with exquisite materials. The top of the box showcases the organic beauty of black pen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Handcrafted Cherry Wood Lidded Box, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Handcrafted Cherry Wood Lidded Jewelry Box, 20th Century.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Cherry

Pietra Box Arabescato & Antico by Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
Carved from one of four types of authentic marble, the Pietra Box presents a playful fusion of classic materials and modern design. With a complementary stone handle, this decorative...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble

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.

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