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Decorative Boxes For Sale
1919 René Lalique Box Amour Assis Cherub Putti Glass with Sepia Patina
1919 René Lalique Box Amour Assis Cherub Putti Glass with Sepia Patina

1919 René Lalique Box Amour Assis Cherub Putti Glass with Sepia Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Box "Amour Assis" (Cherub, Putti) made in glass with blue patina by René Lalique in 1919. Molded signature. Original glass base. Perfect condition. Very nice model. Great patina. ...

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1910s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Blown Glass

French Art Deco Carved Love Doves Oak, Walnut and Rosewood Box Signed R.Vidal
French Art Deco Carved Love Doves Oak, Walnut and Rosewood Box Signed R.Vidal

French Art Deco Carved Love Doves Oak, Walnut and Rosewood Box Signed R.Vidal

Located in Haarlem, NL

Very pretty Art Deco love letter box in carved walnut wood, would also be great to keep jewellery in. Two detailed carved doves lying in an amorous em...

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Early 19th Century French Art Deco Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak, Rosewood, Walnut

Exceptional Swedish Limestone Box 19th Century
Exceptional Swedish Limestone Box 19th Century

Exceptional Swedish Limestone Box 19th Century

Located in Malmö, SE

A beautiful octagonal-shaped limestone box with amazing patina. With engraved and gilded letters. Hand made from limestone in Sweden, mid 19th Century. Good condition. Wear consiste...

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19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Limestone

Fabienne Jouvin Cloisonne Box, France, 1980s
Fabienne Jouvin Cloisonne Box, France, 1980s

Fabienne Jouvin Cloisonne Box, France, 1980s

By Fabienne Jouvin

Located in Stockholm, SE

Produced in Paris by Fabienne Jouvin, 1980s. Very good condition with signs of usage and patina.

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1980s French French Provincial Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Art Deco Goebel Powder Box, Bathing Lady on Mussel Shell, Pin Up
Art Deco Goebel Powder Box, Bathing Lady on Mussel Shell, Pin Up

Art Deco Goebel Powder Box, Bathing Lady on Mussel Shell, Pin Up

By A.W. Goebel

Located in Lisbon, PT

An Art Deco porcelain powder box featuring a reclining bathing beauty atop a mussel shell, crafted by Goebel in Bavaria, 1920. This rare and collectible piece perfectly embodies the...

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20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Modern Copper Straw Bar Set Presented in an Agate Decorated Lucite Box
Modern Copper Straw Bar Set Presented in an Agate Decorated Lucite Box

Modern Copper Straw Bar Set Presented in an Agate Decorated Lucite Box

By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

These modern copper straws are presented in a Lucite box decorated with a Rose Quartz Agate cabochon. This unique and bespoke copper straw set is part of the Egg Designs Dawa luxury bar set collection and will be a great addition to any home cocktail bar...

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2010s South African Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Quartz, Copper, Brass

An Exquisite Victorian Pietra Dura Grand Tour Campaign Collectors Box 1800's
An Exquisite Victorian Pietra Dura Grand Tour Campaign Collectors Box 1800's

An Exquisite Victorian Pietra Dura Grand Tour Campaign Collectors Box 1800's

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Stunning Late Grand Tour Collectors Box 19th Century Mahogany & Ebony Pietra Dura Karlsbad, Germany. The Lid Is Decorated with Marble And Agate Geometric Motifs. With Continen...

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Late 19th Century German Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Agate, Marble, Silver

Carved Acanthus Motif Wooden Box, Surreal Tony Duquette Style, 1940s
Carved Acanthus Motif Wooden Box, Surreal Tony Duquette Style, 1940s

Carved Acanthus Motif Wooden Box, Surreal Tony Duquette Style, 1940s

By Tony Duquette

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

Whimsical carved wooden box with radiating acanthus-leaf motif, circa 1930s-40s. The lid blossoms outward in a dynamic sunburst pattern, resting on exuberantly scrolled acanthus feet...

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1930s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Pair French 'Royal' Silver Armorial  Cut Glass Bamboo Motif  Dresser Jars
Pair French 'Royal' Silver Armorial  Cut Glass Bamboo Motif  Dresser Jars

Pair French 'Royal' Silver Armorial Cut Glass Bamboo Motif Dresser Jars

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of French Silver & Cut Glass Armorial Dresser Jars—AF Monogram, Bamboo Motif, 19th Century This elegant pair of French silver and cut glass dresser jars showcases exquisite cra...

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19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer Inro Box, 19th Century
Antique Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer Inro Box, 19th Century

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer Inro Box, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely Antique Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer Inro, 19th Century Additional information: Period: 19th century, 20th century Region of Origin: Japan Japan Dynasty Period: Meiji Period...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Vintage Footed Wooden Jewelry Music Box Made in Italy
Vintage Footed Wooden Jewelry Music Box Made in Italy

Vintage Footed Wooden Jewelry Music Box Made in Italy

By Reuge Ste-Croix

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Elegant vintage large footed Brown color wooden music box with top finely hand painted and inlaid with foliages floral decor. Upon opening, the music box begins to play " We've only ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Revival Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

Gesso and Gilt Domed 18th c. Architectural Model
Gesso and Gilt Domed 18th c. Architectural Model

Gesso and Gilt Domed 18th c. Architectural Model

Located in Greenwich, CT

A splendid 18th c. Italian architectural model featuring a gessoed and gilt hemispherical dome on a circular entablature supported by a gessoed colonnaded facade with relief carved g...

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18th Century Italian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Set of 3 Boxes in Shagreen and White Quartz with Brass Frame by R&Y Augousti
Set of 3 Boxes in Shagreen and White Quartz with Brass Frame by R&Y Augousti

Set of 3 Boxes in Shagreen and White Quartz with Brass Frame by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This set of three round boxes by R&Y Augousti is a stunning example of modern artistry blended with timeless luxury. The lids are adorned with rich white quartz, each piece showcasin...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Quartz, Brass

Large Antique Carved Painted Collectibles Box with Lions
Large Antique Carved Painted Collectibles Box with Lions

Large Antique Carved Painted Collectibles Box with Lions

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Antique carved wood painted box featuring two lions. This rectangular box features a hinged lid made of iron. The box is perfect for collectables as well as securing important docume...

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Late 19th Century European Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

18th Century French Normandy Carved & Painted "Coffre de Mariage" Wedding Trunk
18th Century French Normandy Carved & Painted "Coffre de Mariage" Wedding Trunk

18th Century French Normandy Carved & Painted "Coffre de Mariage" Wedding Trunk

Located in Dallas, TX

This beautifully executed antique wedding trunk was crafted in Normandy, France, circa 1780, and exemplifies the traditional coffre de mariage once given to brides to hold linens, pe...

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Late 18th Century French Country Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paint

Ivory Storage Box
Ivory Storage Box

Ivory Storage Box

$1,520 / item

Ivory Storage Box

By Arcahorn Srl.

Located in Milan, IT

Enriched by a prized interior in ivory Tosca leather, this rectangular storage box crafted of exquisite Horn and wood showcases a structure in delicate ivo...

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2010s Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

"Rettangolare" Leather Box Designed by Oscar Maschera
"Rettangolare" Leather Box Designed by Oscar Maschera

"Rettangolare" Leather Box Designed by Oscar Maschera

By Oscar Maschera

Located in Brooklyn, NY

"Rettangolare" is a leather box, designed and manufactured by Oscar Maschera. Genuine Italian leather vegetable tanned. Colors combination to be chosen from the available range: tan,...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather

Art Deco Stingray Leather Cassette or Jewelry box, French 1920
Art Deco Stingray Leather Cassette or Jewelry box, French 1920

Art Deco Stingray Leather Cassette or Jewelry box, French 1920

Located in Vienna, AT

Austrian or French Art Deco period wood box, overed with stingray skin. Excellent, skillfully executed craftmanship. The geometric skin is framed is made by ebonised rosewood and sm...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Sycamore, Shagreen Stingray

Silver-gold toiletry box with floral cut lid and five red cabochons
Silver-gold toiletry box with floral cut lid and five red cabochons

Silver-gold toiletry box with floral cut lid and five red cabochons

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Gold and silver toiletry box with floral motifs cut out on the lid and five red cabochons. Metal: Gold - Silver. Origin: French. Brand: Eagle Head. Weight: 184.65 grams....

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20th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Set Tilcara Small & Medium Bottles,  Cream Onyx & Alpaca Silver
Set Tilcara Small & Medium Bottles,  Cream Onyx & Alpaca Silver

Set Tilcara Small & Medium Bottles, Cream Onyx & Alpaca Silver

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

These unique Tilcara bottles are made with silver alpaca, giving them a sophisticated and elegant look. The lids are adorned with beautiful onyx stones, adding a touch of luxury to t...

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2010s Argentine Organic Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Palais Royal Mother of Pearl Hand Carved Figural Needlecase, France c. 1820
Palais Royal Mother of Pearl Hand Carved Figural Needlecase, France c. 1820

Palais Royal Mother of Pearl Hand Carved Figural Needlecase, France c. 1820

By Palais Royal

Located in London, GB

A rare and very fine quality antique figural Palais Royal mother-of-pearl needlecase, etui or bodkin, hand-carved in the form of a young man wearing a Renaissance style hat, made in ...

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Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Large Murano Grey Puleogoso Glass Rectangular Box, Contemporary
Large Murano Grey Puleogoso Glass Rectangular Box, Contemporary

Large Murano Grey Puleogoso Glass Rectangular Box, Contemporary

Located in Westport, CT

One of a kind Murano handcrafted large rectangular shaped clear blown glass box with floating grey pulegoso orb center creating a beautiful sculptural effect, each box with its own...

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2010s European Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Murano Glass

Antique French Sèvres Style Painted Porcelain and Gilt Brass Box
Antique French Sèvres Style Painted Porcelain and Gilt Brass Box

Antique French Sèvres Style Painted Porcelain and Gilt Brass Box

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique French Sèvres Style Painted Porcelain and Gilt Brass Box Antique Jewelry box crafted in the style of Sevres, France circa 1870s. Porcelain bombe casket with cobalt blue and ...

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Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco 1928 Ladies Compact by Richard Hudnut
Art Deco 1928 Ladies Compact by Richard Hudnut

Art Deco 1928 Ladies Compact by Richard Hudnut

By Richard Hudnut

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this excellent condition Art Deco ladies combination compact dating to 1928. This is a classic Art Deco Richard Hudnut Le Debut Cloisonné Powder, Rouge and Mirror Compact and is an absolute delight in every aspect and genuinely has appears never to have been used. This compact features a black enamel lid with cream dotted accents; the back of the compact has a spider web machine-tooled finish to accent the octagonal shape of the compact. The case opens to a rouge compartment with a mirror in the lid that is behind a gold toned Art Deco decorated cover. The loose powder compartment is in the lower section of the compact; and it has a hinged and latched recessed door to hold a puff. This feature was a later addition to the initial solid powder product release of 1924 and has the patent date stamped on the underside of the hinged door reflecting an issue date of 1928. The original rouge is in untouched condition and still shows the embossed name Le Debut while the loose powder well is empty. Inside it is hallmarked "Le Debut", "Richard Hudnut" on the Art Deco mirror frame...

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Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Chrome

Rare Majolica Chesnut Tureen Luneville, circa 1890
Rare Majolica Chesnut Tureen Luneville, circa 1890

Rare Majolica Chesnut Tureen Luneville, circa 1890

By Luneville

Located in Austin, TX

Rare and colorful Majolica chesnut tureen Luneville, circa 1890.

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1890s French Rustic Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Snuffbox savonette shape 925 silver handpainted head running horse Salimbeni
Snuffbox savonette shape 925 silver handpainted head running horse Salimbeni

Snuffbox savonette shape 925 silver handpainted head running horse Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Snuff box "savonette" shape in 925/1000 sterling silver with fire enamel and hand painted miniature on white background depicting a heads of running horse . English "Art Nouveau" st...

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1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Bitossi Box, Ceramic, Yellow and Orange, Geometric, Signed
Bitossi Box, Ceramic, Yellow and Orange, Geometric, Signed

Bitossi Box, Ceramic, Yellow and Orange, Geometric, Signed

By Aldo Londi, Bitossi

Located in New York, NY

Bitossi box, ceramic, yellow and orange, geometric, signed. Small scale box from Aldo Londi's "Torcello" series, with an orange bottom and yellow l...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

French Silver Plate Jewelry Vanity Pill Trinket Box
French Silver Plate Jewelry Vanity Pill Trinket Box

French Silver Plate Jewelry Vanity Pill Trinket Box

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Small jewelry or vanity box as found in French market. This 19th Century pill box has a silver plated lid and features a ribbon band decoration. Wonderful patina and certainly will c...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Majolica Onnaing Book Money Bank Box, circa 1900
Majolica Onnaing Book Money Bank Box, circa 1900

Majolica Onnaing Book Money Bank Box, circa 1900

By Onnaing

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica money bank books made by Onnaing. The piece was crafted, circa 1900.

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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Red Lacquer Wedding Chest with Hand-Painted Décor, Qing Dynasty
Red Lacquer Wedding Chest with Hand-Painted Décor, Qing Dynasty

Red Lacquer Wedding Chest with Hand-Painted Décor, Qing Dynasty

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period dark red lacquer wooden wedding chest from the 19th century with unusual shape, hand-painted floral décor and brass hardware. Created in China ...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century Bohemian Crystal Jewelry Box
19th Century Bohemian Crystal Jewelry Box

19th Century Bohemian Crystal Jewelry Box

Located in Paris, FR

Small Bohemian yellow crystal jewelry box decorated with hunting scenes of deer, birds and greyhounds in nature, all engraved in transparent crys...

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19th Century Czech Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Mandolin Singing Bird Automaton Music Box
Mandolin Singing Bird Automaton Music Box

Mandolin Singing Bird Automaton Music Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

This exceptional singing bird cylinder music box is a wonder of Austrian mechanical ingenuity. Not only does it play a selection of classical airs with remarkable tone and clarity, but its lush sound is accompanied by a colorful, singing bird automaton...

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19th Century Austrian Other Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Satinwood

Late 17th Century Leather And Brass Travelling Box
Late 17th Century Leather And Brass Travelling Box

Late 17th Century Leather And Brass Travelling Box

Located in Benington, Herts

A very fine and interesting late 17th century English work box or travelling case English Circa 1680 Of conventional form with slightly domed lid, this piece has acquired a magnifi...

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1680s English Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Carved wooden box 60's folk art
Carved wooden box 60's folk art

Carved wooden box 60's folk art

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Lovely 60's carved and stained solid wood box, quality folk art and handcrafted work. Beautiful vintage condition, with traces of age and use throughout (see photos).

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

18th Century, Lowestoft English Porcelain Trinket Box
18th Century, Lowestoft English Porcelain Trinket Box

18th Century, Lowestoft English Porcelain Trinket Box

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

18th century, English porcelain trinket box hand decorated in polychrome glazes and inscribed: "A Trifle from Lowestoft 1795".

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18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Large Swedish Grace Brass Vase by Ystad Metall / Brons, Sweden, 1930s
Large Swedish Grace Brass Vase by Ystad Metall / Brons, Sweden, 1930s

Large Swedish Grace Brass Vase by Ystad Metall / Brons, Sweden, 1930s

Elegant patinated bronze vase. Called 'Kungavasen' (The Kings Vase). Art deco / Swedish Grace. Made by Ystad Metall / Brons, Sweden, 1930s. Good condition. Some wear to the patina...

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

French Art Déco Rectangular Galuchat Leather Box for Cigars etc. from the 1940s
French Art Déco Rectangular Galuchat Leather Box for Cigars etc. from the 1940s

French Art Déco Rectangular Galuchat Leather Box for Cigars etc. from the 1940s

Located in Salzburg, AT

French Art Déco Rectangular Shagreen Leather Box for Cigars etc. from the 1930s. The interior is made of cedar wood, which particularly enhances the tobacco aroma. There is a ribbed...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Antique 19th century English Document Storage Box, Monogrammed L.B. Elliott
Antique 19th century English Document Storage Box, Monogrammed L.B. Elliott

Antique 19th century English Document Storage Box, Monogrammed L.B. Elliott

Located in Centennial, CO

A charming antique 19th century British pine document box with iron handles, monogrammed L.B. Elliott on a brass plaque on the top. Handcrafted with solid dovetail construction and a...

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Early 20th Century British British Colonial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Iron

English Victorian Period 1880s Leather Hide Hat Case with Removable Divider
English Victorian Period 1880s Leather Hide Hat Case with Removable Divider

English Victorian Period 1880s Leather Hide Hat Case with Removable Divider

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English Victorian period leather hide hat case from the late 19th century, with G.C monogram, lined in red with removable divider. Created in England durin...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

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

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

By Baccarat

Located in New York, NY

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

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1860s French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Art Deco Wood Box, France, Geometric Design, Hinged Lid, Circa 1930
Art Deco Wood Box, France, Geometric Design, Hinged Lid, Circa 1930

Art Deco Wood Box, France, Geometric Design, Hinged Lid, Circa 1930

Located in Beirut, LB

Decorative wood box with a hinged lid. The top is decorated in a typical distinctive geometric Art Deco style, having a brown, black and orange finish. Can be used as a jewelry or ...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

1906 Art Nouveau Biscuit Tin by Huntley & Palmers
1906 Art Nouveau Biscuit Tin by Huntley & Palmers

1906 Art Nouveau Biscuit Tin by Huntley & Palmers

By Huntley & Palmers

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Fame 1906 Art Nouveau waterfall form biscuit tin box by Huntley & Palmers, English. Each side decorated with Greco-Roman figural reserves of "Fame", "Harvest", "Abundance", "Fire...

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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Gustavian Style Tissue Box Holder
Gustavian Style Tissue Box Holder

Gustavian Style Tissue Box Holder

Located in Sheffield, MA

Add a neoclassical country touch to your countertop or nightstand with a gold gilt edge grey painted galvanized tissue box cover. Add fashion and protection for your facial tissue. E...

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21st Century and Contemporary Louis XVI Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tin

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Box
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Box

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Box

Located in Chicago, IL

A fascinating and truly unique early 20th century American Folk Art box with the most wonderful Greek temple design with eight blue painted Doric columns around the perimeter and wit...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

French Large Etched Cut Glass and Brass Lozenge Shape Box or Casket
French Large Etched Cut Glass and Brass Lozenge Shape Box or Casket

French Large Etched Cut Glass and Brass Lozenge Shape Box or Casket

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a good looking large scale French cut glass and brass lozenge shape box or casket in very good condition. I am estimating it dates to the middle of the 20th century.

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Mid-20th Century French Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Pewter Rectangular Box, Italy, Early 20th Century
Pewter Rectangular Box, Italy, Early 20th Century

Pewter Rectangular Box, Italy, Early 20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Pewter rectangular box realized in the eary 20th century Very good condition.

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Early 20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pewter

1870s Antique Chinese Export Silver Card Case
1870s Antique Chinese Export Silver Card Case

1870s Antique Chinese Export Silver Card Case

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export Silver card case; part of our diverse Asian silverware collection The anterior surface of this rare Chinese silver card case is ornamented with chased oriental figures amidst bamboo and foliate designs, accented with a fenced area and simplified structures, all on a matte background. The ornamentation incorporates a vacant shield shaped cartouche. The posterior surface of this silver card case is embellished with an exceptional chased decorated segmented iconic Chinese dragon design amidst clouds, also all on a matte background. The rounded sides of this antique silver cigarette case...

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1870s Chinese Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

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

Petite Ming Shipwreck Box, c. 1500

Located in Chicago, IL

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

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16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Black Forest Whip Carved Wood Fox Music Box With Glass Eyes
Black Forest Whip Carved Wood Fox Music Box With Glass Eyes

Black Forest Whip Carved Wood Fox Music Box With Glass Eyes

Located in Dallas, TX

The whip carved wood fox music box with glass eyes, is a finely crafted example of late 19th century decorative carving from the Black Forest region of southern Germany. Rendered in ...

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1890s German Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

French Victorian Silver Plated Box
French Victorian Silver Plated Box

French Victorian Silver Plated Box

Located in Queens, NY

French Victorian silver plated rectangular shaped box with cupids in relief and crystal top

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal

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.