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Decorative Boxes For Sale
19th Century Japanese Style Storage Box - Bamboo and Copper
19th Century Japanese Style Storage Box - Bamboo and Copper

19th Century Japanese Style Storage Box - Bamboo and Copper

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A beautiful antique storage box, made of bamboo, beautifully decorated with plates of gracefully embossed copper. The chest was probably made in Japan, for the European/French market...

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1890s Japanese Chinoiserie Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper

19th century Scandinavian folk art hand painted box
19th century Scandinavian folk art hand painted box

19th century Scandinavian folk art hand painted box

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Traditional 19th century hand painted scandinavian box circa 1860. Rustic made piece from sweden that was used to help secure a person’s possessions. Oval shaped with a slight dome...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bentwood, Pine, Paint

Aimara Medium Alpaca Silver Box by AIREDELSUR
Aimara Medium Alpaca Silver Box by AIREDELSUR

Aimara Medium Alpaca Silver Box by AIREDELSUR

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

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

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2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

1851 English Agate & Sterling Silver Oval Box
1851 English Agate & Sterling Silver Oval Box

1851 English Agate & Sterling Silver Oval Box

By Hilliard & Thomason

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Agate & sterling silver English oval box, Birmingham, 1851. Gilt washed interior. Patch or snuff box, suitable for cuff links, trinkets, etc. Made by Hilliard & Thomason, Birmingham,...

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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver

Italian Green & Plum Specimen Marble Box, Alabaster Interior, Florence, 1970s
Italian Green & Plum Specimen Marble Box, Alabaster Interior, Florence, 1970s

Italian Green & Plum Specimen Marble Box, Alabaster Interior, Florence, 1970s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Italian Green & Plum Specimen Marble Box with Alabaster Interior, Florence, Mid-20th Century 4.75" W x 3.25" D x 1.25" H This elegant Italian decorative box is crafted in richly fig...

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20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Walter Bosse Austrian Lacquered Brass Cigarette Box
Walter Bosse Austrian Lacquered Brass Cigarette Box

Walter Bosse Austrian Lacquered Brass Cigarette Box

By Herta Baller

Located in New York, NY

Walter Bosse for Herta Baller polished cast brass square box with patinated stripe lid, Austria, circa 1950's.

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

Materials

Brass

French Antique Ormolu and Limoges Enamel Jewellery Box
French Antique Ormolu and Limoges Enamel Jewellery Box

French Antique Ormolu and Limoges Enamel Jewellery Box

By Limoges

Located in Newark, England

LIMOGES ENAMEL PANELS From our Decorative collection, we are delighted to offer this French Napoleon III Ormolu and Enamel Jewellery Box. The Jewellery...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Carved Burl Maple and Mahogany Heart Puzzle Box, American Studio Craft
Carved Burl Maple and Mahogany Heart Puzzle Box, American Studio Craft

Carved Burl Maple and Mahogany Heart Puzzle Box, American Studio Craft

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage carved wood box features abstract heart form in striking choice of solid burl maple and mahogany woods. Asymmetrically sculpted box is covered with a sliding lid, held by a...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Mahogany, Maple

Lidded box by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Lidded box by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

Lidded box by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

A lidded metal casket made by Just Andersen in the 1920s. It is early work by the Danish designer and a timeless piece for a beautiful home. * A metal casket / jewellery box with a...

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1920s Danish Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Small Rectangular Cut Glass Candis or Jewelry Box
Small Rectangular Cut Glass Candis or Jewelry Box

Small Rectangular Cut Glass Candis or Jewelry Box

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Small rectangular cut glass candis or jewelry box with hardware in brass.

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

Materials

Brass

19th Century Perfume Box - Napoleon III - Crystal Bottles
19th Century Perfume Box - Napoleon III - Crystal Bottles

19th Century Perfume Box - Napoleon III - Crystal Bottles

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A beautiful antique marquetry wooden box for perfume. The box dates from the French Napoleon III period, circa 1880-1890. The box features those original crystal perfume bottles, bea...

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1880s French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Burl

1880s French Black Laquered Box
1880s French Black Laquered Box

1880s French Black Laquered Box

Located in High Point, NC

An elegant late 19th-century French box finished in deep black lacquer with refined gilt line detailing. The rectangular form is clean and architectural, accented by delicate hand-pa...

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1880s French Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Tafi Large Onyx Oval Box by AIREDELSUR, Hand-Carved Modern Design
Tafi Large Onyx Oval Box by AIREDELSUR, Hand-Carved Modern Design

Tafi Large Onyx Oval Box by AIREDELSUR, Hand-Carved Modern Design

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

Tafi oval box, it is made entirely by hand in alpaca metal and onyx stone. It comes in three different sizes and you can choose between four different onyx stone colors: black, white/cream, blue or bordeaux Our pieces are made by hand. One of a kind. All natural stones may vary in color. About AIREDELSUR: With its rustic chic personality and the elegant designs of Marcelo Lucini...

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2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone, Onyx

Vintage Monogrammed Carved Bead Trim Box
Vintage Monogrammed Carved Bead Trim Box

Vintage Monogrammed Carved Bead Trim Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This handsome antique wooden box is a refined example of Victorian-era craftsmanship, blending functional utility with intricate folk-art detail. Meticulously carved from a rich, dark-stained hardwood, the case features a sophisticated octagonal design on the lid, framed by a continuous border of hand-carved bead-and-reel trim. Centered on the cover is an ornate, hand-engraved metal shield bearing a scrolling script monogram, adding a layer of storied history and personalized charm to the piece. Its deep, warm finish and architectural lines make it a masculine yet elegant addition to a traditional library, executive desktop, or a curated shelf of curiosities. Ideally suited for safeguarding small treasures such as cufflinks, vintage stamps, or heirloom jewelry, this versatile case measures 5.75" wide, 4.25" deep, and 2" tall. The interior reveals a clean, natural wood finish, while the exterior has acquired a deep, lustrous patina over more than a century of use. It remains in great antique condition, showing minor surface scuffs and gentle smoothing to the carved edges that serve as a testament to its long history. This piece is a sophisticated find for any collector of antique treenware...

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Early 20th Century British Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Italian Alabaster Round Box
Italian Alabaster Round Box

Italian Alabaster Round Box

Located in Land O' Lakes, FL

A low round urn shape, pale pink alabaster box with gray veining. Very heavy and an attractive design. Signed on bottom. Italy, circa 1970s.

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1970s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Alabaster

Pair Honey Onyx Box 4" Square
Pair Honey Onyx Box 4" Square

Pair Honey Onyx Box 4" Square

$550Sale Price|50% Off

Pair Honey Onyx Box 4" Square

Located in Somis, CA

Price is for the pair. This exquisite pair is crafted from the finest rare honey onyx sourced from Pakistan, using only single boards (full one piece slab) of stones for all sides of...

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2010s Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Onyx

C19th French Napoleon 111 Liquor Cellar
C19th French Napoleon 111 Liquor Cellar

C19th French Napoleon 111 Liquor Cellar

Located in London, GB

Magnificent French Liquor Cabinet This cabinet opens to Reveal decanters and Crystal Glasses Baccarat Style set within burr Wood Case C1880s

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Amboyna

19th Century Burl Wood Box With Fruit Wood And Mother of Pearl Inlay
19th Century Burl Wood Box With Fruit Wood And Mother of Pearl Inlay

19th Century Burl Wood Box With Fruit Wood And Mother of Pearl Inlay

Located in Stamford, CT

19th century folk art box, with burl wood veneer and mother of pearl and fruit wood inlay. The surface decorated with geometric, diamond and star motifs. The raised top with a banded...

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Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood, Burl

Large Modern Decorative Box in Horn and Wood, Textural Design, Spain
Large Modern Decorative Box in Horn and Wood, Textural Design, Spain

Large Modern Decorative Box in Horn and Wood, Textural Design, Spain

Located in New York, NY

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Horn, Wood

Large Square Natural Malachite Jewelry or Vanity Box
Large Square Natural Malachite Jewelry or Vanity Box

Large Square Natural Malachite Jewelry or Vanity Box

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Large Malachite Jewelry or Vanity Box. Malachite is a green copper carbonate mineral. It is part of the monolithic crystal system and has a silky luster. The malachite for this box w...

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Machiche

Early 20th Century Wood & Brass Tool Box
Early 20th Century Wood & Brass Tool Box

Early 20th Century Wood & Brass Tool Box

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Early 20th Century Wood & Brass Tool Box / Chest. Beautiful natural patina.

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Early 20th Century American Primitive Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Salvador Teran Hand Wrought Mexican Brass & Mosaic Box, Chicken Motif, 1950s
Salvador Teran Hand Wrought Mexican Brass & Mosaic Box, Chicken Motif, 1950s

Salvador Teran Hand Wrought Mexican Brass & Mosaic Box, Chicken Motif, 1950s

By Salvador Teran

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Here is a box from the 1950s by Salvador Teran (Mexican 1920-1974). This beautiful and charming hand-wrought brass box is decorated with chickens in small glass mosaic tiles featurin...

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

Materials

Brass

Vintage Reuge Italian Music Box, Handcrafted Fruitwood, Baroque Style
Vintage Reuge Italian Music Box, Handcrafted Fruitwood, Baroque Style

Vintage Reuge Italian Music Box, Handcrafted Fruitwood, Baroque Style

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Elegant vintage footed wooden music box with top finely hand painted and inlaid with foliages floral decor. Vintage Italian wooden music box with marquetry inlay featuring a lute and flowers. Marquetry is the art of creating decorative designs using different materials, commonly thin pieces of wood. Handcrafted Jewelry music box, made in Italy with lacquered finish, wood Inlay, red felt lined with hinged lid. The music box has a Swiss Reuge music box...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Boxes

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Fruitwood

Ceramic Jewelry Box by Mithé Espelt, France, 1960s
Ceramic Jewelry Box by Mithé Espelt, France, 1960s

Ceramic Jewelry Box by Mithé Espelt, France, 1960s

By Mithé Espelt

Located in Paris, FR

Ceramic jewelry box by Mithé Espelt, France, 1960s Stamped clay, enamels in shades of green, gold, blackened wood box Date of creation: around 1955-1960 Bibliography: " Mithé Espelt,...

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1960s French Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Gothic Revival Sewing Case, Scottish, Walnut, Brass, Workbox, Victorian
Antique Gothic Revival Sewing Case, Scottish, Walnut, Brass, Workbox, Victorian

Antique Gothic Revival Sewing Case, Scottish, Walnut, Brass, Workbox, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Gothic revival sewing case. A Scottish, walnut and brass work box, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870. Delightful Gothic overtones from the revered Scottish revival period Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order Select walnut stocks present fine grain interest Warm caramel and biscuit hues dance across the fine casework Lid adorned with superb brass quarterfoil plate and four corner mounts Later silver plated shield engraved with a monogram and the year 1887 Fascia hosts a shaped lock escutcheon with inset working lock — key present Striking silk cotton interior lining finished in a rich scarlet hue The interior catches the eye with a buttoned finish, hosting cobalt blue sequins Trio of pouches to the lower section for hosting glass bottles or several cotton reels This is a superb antique sewing case...

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1870s British High Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

A Leather Jewelry Box By Gucci Horsebit ca' 1980's Italy
A Leather Jewelry Box By Gucci Horsebit ca' 1980's Italy

A Leather Jewelry Box By Gucci Horsebit ca' 1980's Italy

By Gucci

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A charming jewelry box by Gucci. Dark brown leather with brass horsebit decoration. Beautiful stitching, handmade and signed underneath.

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Quality 19th Century Georgian Mahogany Letter Holder
Antique Quality 19th Century Georgian Mahogany Letter Holder

Antique Quality 19th Century Georgian Mahogany Letter Holder

Located in Suffolk, GB

A fine antique Georgian mahogany letter holder of exceptional craftsmanship. Beautifully shaped and richly figured in striking flame mahogany veneers, the serpentine-fronted design w...

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18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

French Silver-Tone Metal Jewelry Box – Rectangular with Sparkling Facets – 1970s
French Silver-Tone Metal Jewelry Box – Rectangular with Sparkling Facets – 1970s

French Silver-Tone Metal Jewelry Box – Rectangular with Sparkling Facets – 1970s

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

French Silver-Tone Metal Jewelry Box – Rectangular with Sparkling Facets – 1970s Description: This is a rectangular metal box with a silver-tone finish, likely made of pewter or ano...

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1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Tin

Antique Mahogany Jewelry Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay, Denmark, 1825
Antique Mahogany Jewelry Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay, Denmark, 1825

Antique Mahogany Jewelry Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay, Denmark, 1825

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Danish Rectangular Empire Mahogany Jewelry Box On Brass Ball Feet with Mother of Pearl Inlay With Mirror, 1825. This small period trinket box in veneered mahogany and brass panels on...

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Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

German Porcelain Duck with Hat & Bow Box Circa 1930
German Porcelain Duck with Hat & Bow Box Circa 1930

German Porcelain Duck with Hat & Bow Box Circa 1930

Located in Austin, TX

German porcelain duckling with bow box, Circa 1930.

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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Hand Painted Ceramic Decorative Oval Lidded Trinket Box by Hedwig Bollhagen
Hand Painted Ceramic Decorative Oval Lidded Trinket Box by Hedwig Bollhagen

Hand Painted Ceramic Decorative Oval Lidded Trinket Box by Hedwig Bollhagen

Located in Troy, MI

A decorative hand painted box by Hedwig Bollhagen Oval form in black glaze with hand painted blue modernist decoration to the inset lid Signed to underside 3 inch width 2 inch dept...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

1980s Mid-Century Modern Faux Leopard Lucite Luxury Box Signed Dior Home
1980s Mid-Century Modern Faux Leopard Lucite Luxury Box Signed Dior Home

1980s Mid-Century Modern Faux Leopard Lucite Luxury Box Signed Dior Home

By Dior Home

Located in Aci Castello, IT

An exceptionally chic and collectible 1980s Christian Dior Home luxury storage box. This piece exemplifies the glamorous, maximalist flair of the era while maintaining a sophisticate...

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lucite

French Antique Etched and Faceted Crystal Lidded Boxes with Bronze Ormolu, Pair
French Antique Etched and Faceted Crystal Lidded Boxes with Bronze Ormolu, Pair

French Antique Etched and Faceted Crystal Lidded Boxes with Bronze Ormolu, Pair

Located in Doylestown, PA

Pair of French antique etched and faceted cut crystal lidded boxes with ormolu mounts, c. early 20th century. Gorgeous gilt bronze mounted boxes with intricately etched crystal of f...

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Early 20th Century French Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

Vintage Chinese Lacquer Box Sea Shell Shape
Vintage Chinese Lacquer Box Sea Shell Shape

Vintage Chinese Lacquer Box Sea Shell Shape

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Vintage Chinese handcrafted lacquer wood handpainted jewelry box in a shape of sea shells clam.

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1950s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Set of 2 Boxes in Black Oak with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
Set of 2 Boxes in Black Oak with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris

Set of 2 Boxes in Black Oak with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This exquisite set of two boxes in black oak offers a sophisticated and modern touch to any decor. Each box, one oval and one rectangular, is carefully crafted from rich black oak, b...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Shaker Storage Box
Shaker Storage Box

Shaker Storage Box

$396Sale Price|36% Off

Shaker Storage Box

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful, finely crafted bentwood cedar Shaker style storage or decorative box, circa late-20th century, American. Box is a rich brown cedar wood tacked with hand forged brass nai...

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Late 20th Century American Shaker Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Japanese Secret Puzzle Box Wood Inlay Mt Fuji Floral
Mid-Century Modern Japanese Secret Puzzle Box Wood Inlay Mt Fuji Floral

Mid-Century Modern Japanese Secret Puzzle Box Wood Inlay Mt Fuji Floral

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a mid-century modern Japanese decorative secret puzzle trick box wood inlay Mt Fuji floral. Dimensions: 1.75" H x 4.5" W x 3.25" D. Please visit take a loo...

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

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Wood

Art Deco Lidded Box, Handmade Hardwood, French, Circa 1925
Art Deco Lidded Box, Handmade Hardwood, French, Circa 1925

Art Deco Lidded Box, Handmade Hardwood, French, Circa 1925

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a good quality Art Deco period lidded Box, made of hardwood, possibly Beech, probably French in origin and dating to circa 1925. The box has a rectangular shape with rounded...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Steel

Large Lapis Lazuli Hexagonal Box
Large Lapis Lazuli Hexagonal Box

Large Lapis Lazuli Hexagonal Box

$299Sale Price|64% Off

Large Lapis Lazuli Hexagonal Box

Located in Somis, CA

Beautiful 1.1 lb hexagonal box made of the fine natural lapis lazuli from Afghanistan. A round lid with elegant finial and fine carrara marble interior. St...

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20th Century Afghan Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Marble

Staunton Fierce Knight Weighted Club Chess Set 8.5cm Kings Jointed Box, 19th C
Staunton Fierce Knight Weighted Club Chess Set 8.5cm Kings Jointed Box, 19th C

Staunton Fierce Knight Weighted Club Chess Set 8.5cm Kings Jointed Box, 19th C

By Jaques of London

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very good quality and complete English handmade hardwood "Weighted" Club Chess Set game of 32 pieces, in the Staunton Fierce Knight pattern, all within a jointed wood box ...

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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Hardwood

Novelty English Sterling Silver Jewelry / Ring Box by Joseph & Richard Griffin
Novelty English Sterling Silver Jewelry / Ring Box by Joseph & Richard Griffin

Novelty English Sterling Silver Jewelry / Ring Box by Joseph & Richard Griffin

Located in Bath, GB

A really charming novelty sterling silver jewelry or ring box modelled in the form of a dressing table including a swing mirror to the back with it's original beveled mirror (minor s...

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1910s English Vintage Decorative Boxes

Antique Leather Embossed Box, France, 1880
Antique Leather Embossed Box, France, 1880

Antique Leather Embossed Box, France, 1880

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice Leather embossed Antique box or small chest Great patine Cognac Color. Deposited with Brass Head Nails.

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1880s French French Provincial Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather

Vintage Italian Figural Snail Pill Box in White Metal
Vintage Italian Figural Snail Pill Box in White Metal

Vintage Italian Figural Snail Pill Box in White Metal

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Unusual miniature pill box in the shape of a very detailed snail. These were made in Italy circa 1970-90s usually of 800/1000 silver or alpaca/argentan/German silver (an alloy of zin...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquered Papier Mâché Hand-Painted Box
19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquered Papier Mâché Hand-Painted Box

19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquered Papier Mâché Hand-Painted Box

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a good papier mâché, rectangular shaped black lacquered lidded box, hand enameled and gilded, made in Japan during the 19th century, early Meiji period, circa 1875. This rec...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Fabulous Tortoise Shell Box Sterling Silver Mounts
Fabulous Tortoise Shell Box Sterling Silver Mounts

Fabulous Tortoise Shell Box Sterling Silver Mounts

Located in Tampa, FL

A fabulous tortoise shell box, beautifully molded so that the lid is sculpted into its distinctive domed form rather than flat. The rich tortoise patterning has wonderful depth and w...

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1890s English Antique Decorative Boxes

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Silver

Contemporary Carved Walnut Ebonized Tray with Brass Accent
Contemporary Carved Walnut Ebonized Tray with Brass Accent

Contemporary Carved Walnut Ebonized Tray with Brass Accent

By Vincent Pocsik

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Contemporary ebonized tray by Vincent Pocsik Carved walnut tray with ebonized finish. Natural food safe oil and wax finish. Vincent Pocsik finds the balance between old and ...

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2010s American Organic Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Inlaid Faux Tortoiseshell And Mother-Of-Pearl Card Case With Floral Motif
Inlaid Faux Tortoiseshell And Mother-Of-Pearl Card Case With Floral Motif

Inlaid Faux Tortoiseshell And Mother-Of-Pearl Card Case With Floral Motif

Located in Atlanta, GA

An elegant small folding card case likely English, finely constructed in richly patinated tortoiseshell panels and decorated to the exterior with an inlaid floral spray composed of ...

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Late 19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

Mid-Century Modern Green Onyx Jewelry Box with Gilded Lion Feet
Mid-Century Modern Green Onyx Jewelry Box with Gilded Lion Feet

Mid-Century Modern Green Onyx Jewelry Box with Gilded Lion Feet

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

Vintage Chinese Black Lacquer Box with Gilt Bamboo and Green Leaf Motifs
Vintage Chinese Black Lacquer Box with Gilt Bamboo and Green Leaf Motifs

Vintage Chinese Black Lacquer Box with Gilt Bamboo and Green Leaf Motifs

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage Chinese decorative box, crafted in wood and finished in lustrous black lacquer, its surface delicately adorned with a gilt bamboo and green leaf motif. The design, executed...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Wedgwood Jasperware Box Neoclassical Style
Wedgwood Jasperware Box Neoclassical Style

Wedgwood Jasperware Box Neoclassical Style

By Wedgwood

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful English blue and white Jasperware box, in the Neoclassical Style, by Wedgwood, England, 1968. Box is blue and white stoneware with a 'rotunda' style dome lid decorated wi...

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Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stoneware

small school bag from the French mountains
small school bag from the French mountains

small school bag from the French mountains

Located in grand Lancy, CH

small school bag from the Swiss mountains

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Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Italian Art Deco Revival Fossil Limestone & Brass Box, Mahogany Interior 1970s
Italian Art Deco Revival Fossil Limestone & Brass Box, Mahogany Interior 1970s

Italian Art Deco Revival Fossil Limestone & Brass Box, Mahogany Interior 1970s

Located in Toronto, CA

A striking Italian Art Deco Revival decorative box from the late 1970s, exquisitely crafted in natural fossil limestone and framed with refined solid brass detailing. The sculptural,...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Limestone, Brass

Antique Chinese Champlevé Enamel Scarab Jewelry Box
Antique Chinese Champlevé Enamel Scarab Jewelry Box

Antique Chinese Champlevé Enamel Scarab Jewelry Box

Located in New York, NY

Finely detailed champlevé scarab shape box with gilt wash interior. Traces of antique mirror on inner top. Rich colors of blue, turquoise purple finely enameled all around box.

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19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

French Limoges Porcelain Oval Blue White Trinket Box
French Limoges Porcelain Oval Blue White Trinket Box

French Limoges Porcelain Oval Blue White Trinket Box

By Limoges

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Found in Paris, a charming porcelain floral oval trinket box painted in blue and white. This piece would certainly be a fantastic addition to an existing collection of these desirabl...

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Brass

Thuya Wood Vintage Handmade Jewelry Casket Box Manning of Ireland Irish New
Thuya Wood Vintage Handmade Jewelry Casket Box Manning of Ireland Irish New

Thuya Wood Vintage Handmade Jewelry Casket Box Manning of Ireland Irish New

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Absolutely Stunning Lady's or Gentleman's Jewellery Casket of outstanding quality and of generous size, made in Ireland by renowned cabinet makers Mannings of Ireland, using well fig...

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Early 2000s Irish Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

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.