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Decorative Boxes For Sale
Modern Handmade White Bone and Brass Keepsake Box from Spain
Modern Handmade White Bone and Brass Keepsake Box from Spain

Modern Handmade White Bone and Brass Keepsake Box from Spain

Located in New York, NY

Handmade decorative keepsake, desk box clad in white bone and brass inlay pinstripes.

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Japanese Hibachi Traditional Wooden Container Box or Ice Chest
Antique Japanese Hibachi Traditional Wooden Container Box or Ice Chest

Antique Japanese Hibachi Traditional Wooden Container Box or Ice Chest

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, an antique Japanese hibachi, a traditional wooden container used as a charcoal brazier for heating or cooking.It is constructed from Keyaki (elm) hardwood, fe...

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1920s Japanese Anglo-Japanese Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper

Art Deco Macassar Wood Decorative Lidded Box, circa 1930
Art Deco Macassar Wood Decorative Lidded Box, circa 1930

Art Deco Macassar Wood Decorative Lidded Box, circa 1930

By Studio Art Deco

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exquisite Art Deco modernist lidded box boasts a minimalist yet refined and sophisticated shape, featuring varnish Macassar wood adorned with tropical wooden edging trims. The r...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Macassar

Pair of 19thc Original White Painted Furkins
Pair of 19thc Original White Painted Furkins

Pair of 19thc Original White Painted Furkins

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of original white painted furkins in good condition.Small & large furkins from a private collection.They are most unusual to find stacked. Measurements are as follows - Smaller...

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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Russian Samorodok Silver, Gold, Diamond Cigarette Case by Peter Baskakov
Antique Russian Samorodok Silver, Gold, Diamond Cigarette Case by Peter Baskakov

Antique Russian Samorodok Silver, Gold, Diamond Cigarette Case by Peter Baskakov

Located in England, GB

This fine and exquisite 'Samorodok' silver, gold and gem set cigarette case is dated circa 1908-1917. The body is richly decorated with various cabochon stones, including sapphires, ...

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Early 20th Century Russian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Silver

Set of Pewter Bonbonnieres by Just Andersen, 1910s, Denmark
Set of Pewter Bonbonnieres by Just Andersen, 1910s, Denmark

Set of Pewter Bonbonnieres by Just Andersen, 1910s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

Set of Exquisite Pewter Bonbonniere designed by Just Andersen in the late 1910s. * Set (2) of round pewter boxes with lids with top spheres * Designer: Just Andersen * Manufacturer...

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1910s Danish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Japanese Antique Wooden Box 1860s-1920s / Sofa Table Storage Box Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Wooden Box 1860s-1920s / Sofa Table Storage Box Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Wooden Box 1860s-1920s / Sofa Table Storage Box Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old Japanese wooden box, crafted in the Meiji to Taishō period (1860s–1920s). Despite its long history, it retains a quiet and compelling presence. The box is made from traditional sugi (Japanese cedar), whose soft grain and gentle texture reflect the depth and warmth of its age. The form is strikingly minimal—its design is completely free of unnecessary elements. Although it is simply a box, the composition of clean lines and planes gives it a subtle tension and understated beauty. It carries the precision and warmth of handcraft, something that cannot be replicated by industrial production. One particularly captivating feature is the visible trace of careful repairs made over many years. A knot hole on the side was thoughtfully patched with black washi paper, a practical repair that, over time, has become an expressive and almost artistic detail. In this small gesture, one can sense the quiet presence of Japanese aesthetic sensibilities. The top and sides bear gentle wear and abrasion accumulated over decades. Rather than damage, these marks serve as a texture created by time, giving the piece its unique depth and character. The box possesses a humble yet powerful presence—a true embodiment of wabi-sabi, the beauty of imperfection and age. The interior remains sturdy, offering ample storage capacity. It has been thoroughly cleaned, ensuring it can be used safely and comfortably. Its low, elongated proportions make it highly versatile: ideal as a low coffee table, a book table, a side table, or a display platform. Simply placing it in a modern interior instantly adds a sense of calm and visual depth. A simple yet richly expressive antique wooden box...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Decorative Boxes

Materials

Cedar

“Cannabis” or “The World of Plants” by Line Vautrin, gilded bronze box, France
“Cannabis” or “The World of Plants” by Line Vautrin, gilded bronze box, France

“Cannabis” or “The World of Plants” by Line Vautrin, gilded bronze box, France

By Line Vautrin

Located in Uccle, BE

“Cannabis” or “The World of Plants” by Line Vautrin, gilded bronze box. “Finely chiseled gilt bronze box, the lid depicting a central plant whose leaves, veins, and roots radiate sym...

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

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Dresser or Table Box
Mid-Century Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Dresser or Table Box

Mid-Century Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Dresser or Table Box

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine signed silver table box. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. Marked to the base. Simply wonderful Tiffany design! Date: Mid-20th Century Overall Condition: It is ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Maison Desny Style Art Deco Modernist Box, Macassar Wood and Chrome, circa 1930
Maison Desny Style Art Deco Modernist Box, Macassar Wood and Chrome, circa 1930

Maison Desny Style Art Deco Modernist Box, Macassar Wood and Chrome, circa 1930

By La Maison Desny

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exquisite Art Deco lidded box, attributed to Maison Desny Paris (active 1927–1933), showcases the elegance and innovation of early 20th-century French design. Expertly crafted i...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Neoclassical Round Box in the Style of the Wedgwood
Neoclassical Round Box in the Style of the Wedgwood

Neoclassical Round Box in the Style of the Wedgwood

By Wedgwood

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful and rare early to mid-20th century matte white and light periwinkle blue round metal box in the Neoclassical style. The Neoclassical raised relief design around box's ext...

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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Glaciar Small Silver Alpaca & Bordeaux Onyx Stone Box
Glaciar Small Silver Alpaca & Bordeaux Onyx Stone Box

Glaciar Small Silver Alpaca & Bordeaux Onyx Stone Box

By AIREDELSUR

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 b...

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2010s South American Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Victorian Decorative or Jewelry Box, in Wood, England, 19th Century
Victorian Decorative or Jewelry Box, in Wood, England, 19th Century

Victorian Decorative or Jewelry Box, in Wood, England, 19th Century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

This box is a jewelry box or a decorative box. It was made in the 19th century, in England, Victorian Period. Its lid is made in wood, brown in color.

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Doge Green Tall Glass Box with Lid
Doge Green Tall Glass Box with Lid

Doge Green Tall Glass Box with Lid

By Creart

Located in Milan, IT

This glass box will add a colorful accent to any vanity table in a bedroom or powder room. Exquisitely decorated by hand, it is distinguished by a vertically etched pattern that crea...

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2010s Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass

Faux Book / Tome Gilt Tooled Leather & Bronze Table Box 'Old English Homes'
Faux Book / Tome Gilt Tooled Leather & Bronze Table Box 'Old English Homes'

Faux Book / Tome Gilt Tooled Leather & Bronze Table Box 'Old English Homes'

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Faux Book / Tome Gilt Tooled Leather & Bronze Table Box 'Old English Homes' This exquisite faux book or tome box is a remarkable piece of decorative art, blending meticulous crafts...

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Late 20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Antique Silver-Plated Revolving Dome Caviar or Butter Dish on Ornate Box
Antique Silver-Plated Revolving Dome Caviar or Butter Dish on Ornate Box

Antique Silver-Plated Revolving Dome Caviar or Butter Dish on Ornate Box

Located in Wembley, GB

An elegant antique silver-plated covered serving dish, designed with a revolving dome lid and raised on an ornate stand with finely detailed floral and scrollwork decoration. The pie...

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Late 19th Century English Art Deco Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Chalet Deluxe Sewing Keepsake Box, Switzerland ca. 1950s
Vintage Chalet Deluxe Sewing Keepsake Box, Switzerland ca. 1950s

Vintage Chalet Deluxe Sewing Keepsake Box, Switzerland ca. 1950s

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Vintage Chalet Deluxe Sewing Keepsake Box, Switzerland ca. 1950s Discover the charm of traditional Swiss craftsmanship with this hand-carved miniature ...

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1950s Swiss Other Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Italian Gothic style Decorative Boxe or Small Trunk
Early 20th Century Italian Gothic style Decorative Boxe or Small Trunk

Early 20th Century Italian Gothic style Decorative Boxe or Small Trunk

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

We present this beautiful and rare small trunk made in the early 20th century. Made entirely of iron with brass decorations, this trunk has a Gothic-inspired design. A unique decora...

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Early 20th Century Italian Gothic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Large Mid-Century Modern Oak Sewing Box on Wheels, Netherlands, 1950s
Large Mid-Century Modern Oak Sewing Box on Wheels, Netherlands, 1950s

Large Mid-Century Modern Oak Sewing Box on Wheels, Netherlands, 1950s

Located in Den Haag, NL

Large Solid Oak wood sewing box ,on wheels . opened with two hinged doors on the top, while the accordion style (with layered shelves that used external hinges to store more stuff in...

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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak

Antique English Seashell Encrusted Music Box
Antique English Seashell Encrusted Music Box

Antique English Seashell Encrusted Music Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Enchanting 19th century English Victorian lidded box lovingly decorated with exotic seashells with an interior lined in felt, featuring a wind up music box version of the Welsh song ...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Felt, Organic Material

Antique English Enamel and Silver Lidded Jar - 1912
Antique English Enamel and Silver Lidded Jar - 1912

Antique English Enamel and Silver Lidded Jar - 1912

By Levi & Salaman

Located in Bath, GB

A superb small vaniy jar or pill box made from glass and topped with an English sterling silver collar and hinged lid which is decorated with a white guilloche enamel top surrounding...

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1910s British Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Agate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Large Folk Art Blue Green Painted Wooden Box, Scandinavian Style
Large Folk Art Blue Green Painted Wooden Box, Scandinavian Style

Large Folk Art Blue Green Painted Wooden Box, Scandinavian Style

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

A charming painted American Folk Art wood box featuring a slight curved top. This box certainly has Scandinavian roots and look about it. We see this box holding treasures or standin...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paint

Burmese Gold and Black Lacquer Owl Boxes, Set of 2
Burmese Gold and Black Lacquer Owl Boxes, Set of 2

Burmese Gold and Black Lacquer Owl Boxes, Set of 2

Located in Stamford, CT

1960s hand-painted gold and black lacquer owl nesting boxes. Larger box is signed on the underside "handmade in Burma".

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1960s Burmese Chinoiserie Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paint, Paper

Vintage 1960s Spanish Revival Leather Embossed & Studded Box by La Vieja España
Vintage 1960s Spanish Revival Leather Embossed & Studded Box by La Vieja España

Vintage 1960s Spanish Revival Leather Embossed & Studded Box by La Vieja España

Located in St. Louis, MO

Circa 1950s or 1960s Antique Spanish revival small barrel top aged leather box, with embossed diamond pattern & stars with iron studs painted black. Box has red lined interior, lock ...

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1960s Spanish Spanish Colonial Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather

Poseidon Blue Leather Round Bath Set
Poseidon Blue Leather Round Bath Set

Poseidon Blue Leather Round Bath Set

By Pinetti

Located in Milan, IT

Part of the Poseidon collection, this exceptional bathroom set will elevate the look of any bathroom with its timeless elegance. It comprises a cylindrical soap dispenser, toothbrush holder, cotton holder, and small object box or soap bar holder nested within a rectangular tray. All pieces are upholstered entirely in a soft blue-colored leather, which contrasts with the polished metal pump...

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2010s Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Decorative Italian Lapis Lazuli Brass Hinged Box
Decorative Italian Lapis Lazuli Brass Hinged Box

Decorative Italian Lapis Lazuli Brass Hinged Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very beautiful vibrant blue Lapis Lazuli box**, embellished with a brass hinged closure. Striking in color and elegant in design, this piece is both stunning and versatile, workin...

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

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Brass

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

Tiger Eye Lidded Semi Precious Stone Box
Tiger Eye Lidded Semi Precious Stone Box

Tiger Eye Lidded Semi Precious Stone Box

Located in New York, NY

Tiger eye lidded semi precious stone box. Gold, brown and yellow richly changing colour hardstone box with gold-wash silver hinge attributed ...

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

Materials

Stone, Silver

Striking Art Deco Style Cubist Geometric Decorative Wood Box Wonderful Gift
Striking Art Deco Style Cubist Geometric Decorative Wood Box Wonderful Gift

Striking Art Deco Style Cubist Geometric Decorative Wood Box Wonderful Gift

Located in Red Lion, PA

Striking Art Deco Style Cubist Geometric Inlaid Wood Decorative Box This Art Deco style decorative wood box showcases a bold Cubist-inspired geometric design crafted from a variety ...

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Late 20th Century Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

17th Century Italian Ebonized Inlaid Milanese Table Cabinet
17th Century Italian Ebonized Inlaid Milanese Table Cabinet

17th Century Italian Ebonized Inlaid Milanese Table Cabinet

Located in Bradenton, FL

17th Century Italian Ebonized Inlaid Milanese Table Cabinet. Cabinet is an exceptional rectangular box-form cabinet veneered in richly toned ebony and rosewood, lavishly inlaid with ...

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17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

René Lalique (1860-1945) Extremely rare “Coq” Black Glass Box, 1910
René Lalique (1860-1945) Extremely rare “Coq” Black Glass Box, 1910

René Lalique (1860-1945) Extremely rare “Coq” Black Glass Box, 1910

By René Lalique

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

René Lalique (1860-1945) “Coq” circular box, design created circa 1910 Rare circular box in polished black molded-pressed glass, featuring a stylized rooster in satin-frosted relief...

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1910s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Art Glass

Gucci Brown Leather Handbag Top Handles Bag Vintage, Late 20th Century
Gucci Brown Leather Handbag Top Handles Bag Vintage, Late 20th Century

Gucci Brown Leather Handbag Top Handles Bag Vintage, Late 20th Century

By Gucci

Located in Labrit, Landes

Gucci brown leather handbag top handles bag vintage, late 20th century Embossed inside 'Made in Italy by Gucci' Smooth brown leather Rose gold metal hardware Original Gucci tag i...

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Late 20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather

Egg style Faberge Blue Enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Egg style Faberge Blue Enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni

Egg style Faberge Blue Enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Large egg on smooth tripod with 8-day mechanical skeletal Swiss movement with alarm, in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guilloché with Russian E...

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1960s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Modern Louis XVI Style Klinex Holder in Crystal and Patinated Bronze
Modern Louis XVI Style Klinex Holder in Crystal and Patinated Bronze

Modern Louis XVI Style Klinex Holder in Crystal and Patinated Bronze

By Oggetti D'Arte

Located in Calenzano, FI

Hand carved clear crystal and patinated golden bronze clinex-holder. Each object is handcrafted and the care for every detail makes each item unique in its kind. The style of this Kl...

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2010s Italian Louis XVI Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Art Deco Sterling Combination Coin Compact Card Case, American, circa 1920
Art Deco Sterling Combination Coin Compact Card Case, American, circa 1920

Art Deco Sterling Combination Coin Compact Card Case, American, circa 1920

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Art Deco sterling combination coin compact card or cigarette Case, American, circa 1920 by Webster Co. Rectangular cushion shape with hand chain attached. Opens to reveal half and fu...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco sewing box from the Belgian brand 'Trock' - 1930s
Art Deco sewing box from the Belgian brand 'Trock' - 1930s

Art Deco sewing box from the Belgian brand 'Trock' - 1930s

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Sewing Box by Belgian Brand Torck Creator: Torck (Manufacturer) Dimensions: 47x40cm H:60 cm - Total Height: 80 cm Style: Art Deco Place of Origin: Belgium Period: 1930-1939 Embroid...

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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Limoges French Hand Painted Porcelain Boxes, Set of 5
Limoges French Hand Painted Porcelain Boxes, Set of 5

Limoges French Hand Painted Porcelain Boxes, Set of 5

Located in Winter Park, FL

A set of five Limoges French miniature collectible porcelain trinket or pill boxes, each with hand-painted decoration and brass frame. Set includes: a basket with three glass bottles...

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20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

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 Bisque Porcelain White Trinket Jewellery Jewelry Box Storage Floral
Vintage Bisque Porcelain White Trinket Jewellery Jewelry Box Storage Floral

Vintage Bisque Porcelain White Trinket Jewellery Jewelry Box Storage Floral

Located in Greven, DE

Vintage Bisque Porcelain White Trinket Jewellery Jewelry Box Storage Floral Continental Bisque porcelain 20th Century Dimensions: H x W x D: 8cm x 9cm x 6cm Crafted from bi...

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20th Century Belle Époque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Swedish Allmoge Folk Art Bentwood Chest
19th Century Swedish Allmoge Folk Art Bentwood Chest

19th Century Swedish Allmoge Folk Art Bentwood Chest

Located in Pearland, TX

An incredible Swedish hand-painted chest, having hand-forged iron straps and fittings. Original key included.

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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bentwood

Large English Brass Bee Trinket for Jewelry, Salt or Pepper, England
Large English Brass Bee Trinket for Jewelry, Salt or Pepper, England

Large English Brass Bee Trinket for Jewelry, Salt or Pepper, England

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

As found in London, a large brass bee. The wings of the bee opens upwards that gives access to a small "secret" compartment. This compartment can be used for a variety uses including...

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1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Petite Plated Faux Bamboo Container Baguès, France, 1960s
Petite Plated Faux Bamboo Container Baguès, France, 1960s

Petite Plated Faux Bamboo Container Baguès, France, 1960s

By Maison Baguès

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

This lovely and substantial French hinged plated box would be so handsome on any desk or cocktail table. The soft champagne tone due to aging is quite elegant. The faux bamboo is dee...

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

Materials

Metal

AIMARA Hand-Crafted Alpaca Silver Box by Studio AIREDELSUR
AIMARA Hand-Crafted Alpaca Silver Box by Studio AIREDELSUR

AIMARA Hand-Crafted Alpaca Silver Box by Studio 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

19th Century Country English Chest with House Facade Georgian Trunk
19th Century Country English Chest with House Facade Georgian Trunk

19th Century Country English Chest with House Facade Georgian Trunk

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Charming folk art 19th-century country English pine blanket chest or box featuring a Georgian manor house facade on the outside. The storage box has a hinged top and handles on each ...

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19th Century English Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Augarten Porcelain Josef Hoffmann White & Gold Melone Covered Box / Sugar Bowl
Augarten Porcelain Josef Hoffmann White & Gold Melone Covered Box / Sugar Bowl

Augarten Porcelain Josef Hoffmann White & Gold Melone Covered Box / Sugar Bowl

A fine porcelain covered sugar bowl (that doubles perfectly as a table box). In the Melone (pattern) designed by Josef Hoffmann in 1929. In white porcelain with gold highlights. B...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Vienna Secession Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Blue and White Porcelain Box
Chinese Export Blue and White Porcelain Box

Chinese Export Blue and White Porcelain Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage cobalt blue porcelain box decorated with pagodas in a riverscape, interior fitted with two compartments, made in 20th Century Width 7.5 inches / depth 4 inches / height 3 inc...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

XL rattan and brass basket, Italy, 1970, 36cm Diam
XL rattan and brass basket, Italy, 1970, 36cm Diam

XL rattan and brass basket, Italy, 1970, 36cm Diam

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Very beautiful and large rattan and brass basket made in Italy in the 1970s. Round shape, mid-century modern style, it is inspired by the designs of Gabriella Crespi. Magnificent dec...

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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Halcyon Days English Bilston Enamel Floral Egg Trinket Box
Halcyon Days English Bilston Enamel Floral Egg Trinket Box

Halcyon Days English Bilston Enamel Floral Egg Trinket Box

By Halcyon Days

Located in Philadelphia, PA

From Halcyon Days, a Bilston enamel trinket box shaped as an egg, Stoke-on-Trent, England, circa 1970-1980s. Established in the 1950s, Halcyon Days Ltd ...

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1970s English International Style Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper

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

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

Lacquered Solid Wood Modern Minimal Modular Drawers by Costantini, Baccello

By Costantini

Located in New York, NY

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

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2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Swedish Marriage Box
Swedish Marriage Box

Swedish Marriage Box

Located in Greenwich, CT

A Swedish dowry box presented to the bride by her parents on the occasion of her marriage, decorated with homemade pigments in traditional folk-art patterns in faded grey blues and s...

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19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

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

Julien VIARD Art Deco Enameled Frosted Glass Powder Compact, France, 1920
Julien VIARD Art Deco Enameled Frosted Glass Powder Compact, France, 1920

Julien VIARD Art Deco Enameled Frosted Glass Powder Compact, France, 1920

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Enameled frosted glass powder compact by Julien VIARD, 25, rue Chevalier-Dédiré, Paris, France, early 1920s. Close to the Rene Lalique works. Height : 4.3"(11cm), Diameter : 2.35"(...

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1920s Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Mughal Style Pietra Dura Marble Box with Stone Inlay - India - Late 20th Century
Mughal Style Pietra Dura Marble Box with Stone Inlay - India - Late 20th Century

Mughal Style Pietra Dura Marble Box with Stone Inlay - India - Late 20th Century

Located in Chatham, ON

Mughal style pietra dura marble box - hand made - featuring an over-all floral and vine design with lapis lazuli, mother-of-pearl and black onyx inlay - signed on the base and the li...

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Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Marble

Cigarette Case light blue cabochon sapphire and hand-engraved finishing Salimben
Cigarette Case light blue cabochon sapphire and hand-engraved finishing Salimben

Cigarette Case light blue cabochon sapphire and hand-engraved finishing Salimben

By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Handbag cigarette case in 925/1000 sterling silver with black fire enamel. Opening with spring button. Size cm. 6.3 x 9.7 x 1.5. Weight gr. 215. Created in Art Deco style for Cartie...

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1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Metal and Wood Sliding Box – France, 1970s – In the Style of Maria Pergay
Metal and Wood Sliding Box – France, 1970s – In the Style of Maria Pergay

Metal and Wood Sliding Box – France, 1970s – In the Style of Maria Pergay

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Metal and Wood Sliding Box – France, 1970s – In the Style of Maria Pergay Description: This is a decorative storage box made of metal and wood, designed in France during the 1970s,...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

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.