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Decorative Boxes For Sale
Mid Century Vivid Blue Ceramic Box with Golden Sun by Mithé Espelt
Mid Century Vivid Blue Ceramic Box with Golden Sun by Mithé Espelt

Mid Century Vivid Blue Ceramic Box with Golden Sun by Mithé Espelt

By Mithé Espelt

Located in Toronto, ON

An exceptional large mid century vivd blue glazed ceramic box with golden sun by famed artist, Mithé Espelt. The box lid is ceramic with a blackened wood base. Born in 1923, Mithé Es...

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Mid-20th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

Rare Napoleonic Straw Marquetry Box
Rare Napoleonic Straw Marquetry Box

Rare Napoleonic Straw Marquetry Box

Located in New York, NY

This cylinder box is an exceptionally fine example of straw marquetry, and a rare survivor of the craft, which involves the cutting, coloring, and mounting of split straws to form de...

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Early 1800s French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Straw

Continental Baroque Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Enamel Box Late 19th Century
Continental Baroque Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Enamel Box Late 19th Century

Continental Baroque Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Enamel Box Late 19th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Continental Baroque style gilt bronze mounted enamel box, Late 19th century The square hinged top decorated overall with mythical figures. Measures: Height 3.5 in., 11.4cm (4 1/2"...

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Late 19th Century Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Petite Burmese Yun Betel Box, c. 1900
Petite Burmese Yun Betel Box, c. 1900

Petite Burmese Yun Betel Box, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

An exquisite example of Burmese artistry, this palm-sized container dates to the late 19th century and was likely originally used as a betel box (kun-it). A blend of betel leaves, ar...

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Late 19th Century Burmese Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bamboo

Antique French Belle Epoch Burlwood Revolving Door Decorative Box
Antique French Belle Epoch Burlwood Revolving Door Decorative Box

Antique French Belle Epoch Burlwood Revolving Door Decorative Box

Located in Forney, TX

A charming fine quality antique French demilune decorative box from the late 19th century, finished in stunning rich briar elm burlwood, the half-moon shaped bentwood revolving door table or desk box - jewelry casket - trinket keepsake small cabinet - old fashioned cigarette case, features flower...

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Late 19th Century Belle Époque Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Porcelain Peint Main Vintage Large Egg Trinket Box by Limoges
Porcelain Peint Main Vintage Large Egg Trinket Box by Limoges

Porcelain Peint Main Vintage Large Egg Trinket Box by Limoges

By Limoges

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful porcelain peint main (hand painted) vintage large egg with blue stripes trinket box by Limoges, circa 1970s. This piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or c...

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20th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Royal Vienna Porcelain Miniature Gilt Bronze Portrait Box by Franz Wagner
Royal Vienna Porcelain Miniature Gilt Bronze Portrait Box by Franz Wagner

Royal Vienna Porcelain Miniature Gilt Bronze Portrait Box by Franz Wagner

By Franz Wagner

Located in Chicago, IL

The Vienna Porcelain Manufactory is illustrious for its production of porcelain boxes like this one hand-painted by Franz Wagner. The artist paints a beautiful and luminescent miniat...

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19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Half Doll Flapper Girl Powder Jar, German, c1930
Art Deco Half Doll Flapper Girl Powder Jar, German, c1930

Art Deco Half Doll Flapper Girl Powder Jar, German, c1930

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this very attractive and totally original 1930's Art deco ladies powder/ trinket box. The top half of the container is in the form of a 1930's flapper girl ...

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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Signed Japanese White Lacquer and Maki-E Lacquer Tansu, Meiji Period
Signed Japanese White Lacquer and Maki-E Lacquer Tansu, Meiji Period

Signed Japanese White Lacquer and Maki-E Lacquer Tansu, Meiji Period

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

The case decorated overall in crackle-glaze white lacquer and fitted with a patinated metal carrying handle over three tiers of small drawers. The first two tiers are comprised of a ...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

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

Two 19th Century Ceramic Parrot Money Banks, Bornholm Denmark
Two 19th Century Ceramic Parrot Money Banks, Bornholm Denmark

Two 19th Century Ceramic Parrot Money Banks, Bornholm Denmark

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Fantastic 19th Century ceramic parrot money banks, Bornholm Denmark. We see this sitting atop books on a coffee or side table as well as foyer or dresser for loose coins. Wonderful ...

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Late 19th Century Danish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Earthenware

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 925 Edwardian Engraved Box Estate Find, Circa 1900
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 925 Edwardian Engraved Box Estate Find, Circa 1900

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 925 Edwardian Engraved Box Estate Find, Circa 1900

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Montreal, QC

Iconic Tiffany & Co. sterling silver 925 box. Beautifully hand engraved design and detailing on top and sides and center with initialed monogram: KGR. Approx. dimensions: 5.50” l x 1...

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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Regency Penwork Decorated Box, C1810
Regency Penwork Decorated Box, C1810

Regency Penwork Decorated Box, C1810

Located in valatie, NY

Regency Penwork Decorated Box c1810. "A sycamore veneered box decorated in penwork. The sides of the box are decorated with what looks like stylized marigolds. ...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Chinoiserie Papier Mache Box, circa 1920
Chinoiserie Papier Mache Box, circa 1920

Chinoiserie Papier Mache Box, circa 1920

Located in Nantucket, MA

Antique Chinoiserie Papier Mache Box, circa 1920, a rectangular jewelry or work box with hinged pagoda lid, decorated with an embossed phoenix and c...

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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Other

Tommaso Barbi Goatskin Box, Italy, 1970s
Tommaso Barbi Goatskin Box, Italy, 1970s

Tommaso Barbi Goatskin Box, Italy, 1970s

By Tommaso Barbi

Located in Rome, IT

1970s Rectangular goatskin box with wooden interior by the Italian designer Tommaso Barbi. The original label is still attached on the back, as shown in the photos.

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Unusual Ceramic Box By Bitossi Raymor, Italy
Unusual Ceramic Box By Bitossi Raymor, Italy

Unusual Ceramic Box By Bitossi Raymor, Italy

By Bitossi

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

An unusual ceramic box by Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter, Italy, ca' 1960's, signed. Geometric design, beautifully decorated in yellow, brown, black.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Carved Oak Table Top Chest
19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Carved Oak Table Top Chest

19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Carved Oak Table Top Chest

Located in Norwich, GB

A lovely 19th century oak lidded-top table chest with hand carved leaf scrolls and roundel carvings, having swivel carrying handles to the sides. The chest has a rustic charm and sh...

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19th Century European Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak, Pine

1927 Rene Lalique Box Primeveres Opalescent Glass with Sepia Patina
1927 Rene Lalique Box Primeveres Opalescent Glass with Sepia Patina

1927 Rene Lalique Box Primeveres Opalescent Glass with Sepia Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Box "Primeveres" made in opalescent glass with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1927. Molded signature on bottom. Perfect condition. Great opalescence. height: 12 cm diameter: 16 c...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Blown Glass

English Regency Cellarette in Rosewood
English Regency Cellarette in Rosewood

English Regency Cellarette in Rosewood

Located in Doylestown, PA

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

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Boxes

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Rosewood

Set of Four Golf-Themed Enamel Boxes – Halcyon Days & Limoges Collectibles
Set of Four Golf-Themed Enamel Boxes – Halcyon Days & Limoges Collectibles

Set of Four Golf-Themed Enamel Boxes – Halcyon Days & Limoges Collectibles

By Halcyon Days

Located in Morristown, NJ

Set of Four Golf-Themed Enamel Boxes – Halcyon Days & Limoges Collectibles This charming set of four golf-themed enamel boxes includes three English Halcyon Days pieces and one Limoges, France box, making it a perfect collection for golf enthusiasts and collectors of fine enamelware. Each piece is crafted with exquisite detailing and hand-painted designs celebrating golf's rich history and playful spirit. 1. Halcyon Days "William Innes & Blackheath Golf Club" Enamel Box Design: Features William Innes, a Member of Parliament and Captain of the Society of Golfers in 1778 at the Royal Blackheath Golf Club. Interior: The inside lid bears the inscription, referencing a painting by Lemuel Francis Abbot, along with a note about King James I introducing golf to England from Scotland in 1608. Exterior: Decorated with vintage golf illustrations, bordered by green and gold accents. Base: Marked Halcyon Days Enamels, England. Original box retained. 2. Halcyon Days "The Old Course, St. Andrews" Enamel Box Design: Features an elegant map of the Old Course at St. Andrews, the world’s most famous golf course. Interior: Inscribed with historical details about St. Andrews, including its role in the Open Championship and the founding of The Royal and Ancient Club House in 1854. Base: Marked Halcyon Days Enamels, England. Original box retained. 3. Halcyon Days "Golfing Teddy Bears" Enamel Box Design: A whimsical hand-painted scene of two teddy bears playing golf, one in a striped referee shirt and the other in red golf attire. Interior: Features a black-and-white illustration of a teddy bear holding a golf club. Base: Marked Halcyon Days Enamels, England. 4. Limoges "Lady Golfer" Hand-Painted Enamel Box Design: Features a female golfer in a classic plaid skirt and yellow sweater, preparing for a swing while her caddie watches nearby. Interior: Painted with a small golf ball on a tee. Backstamp: Marked "Limoges France - Peint Main" (Hand-Painted) with a golf club illustration. Set Features: ✔ Hand-Painted & Hand-Decorated ✔ Fine English & French Enamelware ✔ Historical & Whimsical Golf Themes ✔ Perfect for Collectors & Golf Lovers ✔ Excellent Condition – Includes Original Box for St. Andrews Piece This set celebrates the tradition, history, and charm of golf, making it a fantastic addition to any golf memorabilia collection or fine enamelware display. Dimensions: 2"dia x 1.25"h (Two larger Halcyon Days Boxes...

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Late 20th Century English Country Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Snuff Box Black enamel Baroque style engraving Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Snuff Box Black enamel Baroque style engraving Sterling Silver Salimbeni

Snuff Box Black enamel Baroque style engraving Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Shaped table snuff box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fine fire-enamelled baroque style engraving. Very fine hand engraving on all surfaces. Dimensions cm. 6.2 x 7.8 cm...

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1970s Italian Baroque Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Pair of Cylindrical Box in Chrome, Brass and Lucite by Romeo Rega, Italy 1970s
Pair of Cylindrical Box in Chrome, Brass and Lucite by Romeo Rega, Italy 1970s

Pair of Cylindrical Box in Chrome, Brass and Lucite by Romeo Rega, Italy 1970s

By Romeo Rega

Located in Rome, IT

Amazing pair of cylindrical box in chrome, brass and lucite by the Italian designer Romeo Rega. Made in Italy in the 1970s. His signature is engraved on the pair of box as shown in...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome, Steel

Karl Springer Hinged Lid Kyoto Box / Side Table
Karl Springer Hinged Lid Kyoto Box / Side Table

Karl Springer Hinged Lid Kyoto Box / Side Table

By Karl Springer

Located in Chicago, IL

Outstanding hinged and lidded Kyoto box by Karl Springer. Fair amount of storage with suede panel lining on bottom and top. Brown and ivory lacquer is hand applied. Sits in a parsons...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

1840s European Document Box
1840s European Document Box

1840s European Document Box

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1840s wood European document box with iron ornamentation.

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1840s Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Odeon Style Secret Safe Book with Sun Burst Marquetry, 1920
Art Deco Odeon Style Secret Safe Book with Sun Burst Marquetry, 1920

Art Deco Odeon Style Secret Safe Book with Sun Burst Marquetry, 1920

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Rare Art Deco Odeon Style Secret Safe Book This is a very attractive piece, it has an Odeon style marquetry Sun burst decoration When set on the bookshelf this looks like a very ...

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1920s Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Vintage Silver Plated Peanut Box by FB Rogers - 1960s
Vintage Silver Plated Peanut Box by FB Rogers - 1960s

Vintage Silver Plated Peanut Box by FB Rogers - 1960s

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Measures : 18x8 cm H:8cm Materials : Gold Plate,Silver Plate,Steel,Cast,Hand-Crafted Silver-plated peanut-shaped box by FB Rogers, believed to be from the 1960s. Made of silver-plat...

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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Renaissance Revival Damacened and Bronze Casket
Renaissance Revival Damacened and Bronze Casket

Renaissance Revival Damacened and Bronze Casket

Located in Essex, MA

With a domed hinged lid and bail handle over a conforming case decorated overall with figures in Renaissance dress. Bun feet. Provenance; David and P...

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1650s European Renaissance Revival Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Large Early 19th Century Antique Hand Carved Wooden Mughal Decorative Box
Large Early 19th Century Antique Hand Carved Wooden Mughal Decorative Box

Large Early 19th Century Antique Hand Carved Wooden Mughal Decorative Box

By Rajhastani

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Early 19th century fine antique Indo-Persian carved sandalwood wooden box. Incredibly intricate, highly detailed and deeply carved beautiful handcrafted and carved wooden box with Mu...

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19th Century Indian Agra Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

English Victorian Style Brown Leather Box
English Victorian Style Brown Leather Box

English Victorian Style Brown Leather Box

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian-style rectangular brown leather box with strape design and gold escutcheon and four compartments

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

George Gibbs silvered steel wick trimmer, after 1808
George Gibbs silvered steel wick trimmer, after 1808

George Gibbs silvered steel wick trimmer, after 1808

By George Gibbs

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Rare Birmingham cast steel & silver wick trimmer with the impressed maker’s mark and lion passant (which indicates sterling silver). The trimmer is raised on three short posts, one each at the finger rings and one at the wax pick. The wick collection box...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate, Steel

Sampson Mordan & Co 1850’s Calamander & Brass Inlaid Vanity Box Sterling Silver
Sampson Mordan & Co 1850’s Calamander & Brass Inlaid Vanity Box Sterling Silver

Sampson Mordan & Co 1850’s Calamander & Brass Inlaid Vanity Box Sterling Silver

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A lovely vanity box crafted out of Calamander with brass inlay. It is by the prestigious British firm Sampson Mordan & Co of London. The utensils feature mother of pearl handles and ...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Brass

Chinese Picnic Box, c. 1750
Chinese Picnic Box, c. 1750

Chinese Picnic Box, c. 1750

Located in Chicago, IL

The basic form of this two-tiered box with handle has remained unchanged for 1,000 years. Stacked boxes were commonly used as portable containers for food or ...

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Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of “Original” Leather-Trimmed Suitcases by Globe-Trotter, England
Pair of “Original” Leather-Trimmed Suitcases by Globe-Trotter, England

Pair of “Original” Leather-Trimmed Suitcases by Globe-Trotter, England

By Globetrotter

Located in New York, NY

A sophisticated pair of “Original” two-wheel trolley suitcases by Globe-Trotter (English, founded 1897), celebrated for its timeless craftsmanship and association with luxury travel....

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Late 20th Century English Decorative Boxes

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Metal

Antique Hammacher Schlemmer & Co NY Solid Oak Toolbox
Antique Hammacher Schlemmer & Co NY Solid Oak Toolbox

Antique Hammacher Schlemmer & Co NY Solid Oak Toolbox

By Hammacher Schlemmer

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Solid Oak Wood Hinged Toolbox Carry Handle Brass label. Hammacher Schlemmer NY patina present unrestored original vintage condition 7 h x 15 w x 9 d See all images provided.

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Early 20th Century American Rustic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Spotted Jet Black & Clear Glass Box w/ Brass Fitting
Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Spotted Jet Black & Clear Glass Box w/ Brass Fitting

Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Spotted Jet Black & Clear Glass Box w/ Brass Fitting

Located in New York, NY

This chic and sophisticated Modernist Hand-Blown Murano Glass Box in Spotted Jet Black & Clear Glass W/Brass Fittings originates from Italy during the 21st Century. Features a rectil...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Victorian antique sterling silver & glass biscuit box made by Walker & Hall 1895
Victorian antique sterling silver & glass biscuit box made by Walker & Hall 1895

Victorian antique sterling silver & glass biscuit box made by Walker & Hall 1895

By Walker & Hall

Located in London, London

Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1895 by Walker & Hall, this attractive, Antique Sterling Silver & Glass Biscuit Box, features engraved decoration to the silver lid and base, and a hobnail...

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1890s English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Asian Handcrafted Oval Betel Box in Metal Silvered
Asian Handcrafted Oval Betel Box in Metal Silvered

Asian Handcrafted Oval Betel Box in Metal Silvered

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Asian decorative trinket lidded box in metal silvered hammered and etched with organic floral design. Anglo Raj style oval form betel box. Dimensio...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Small 19th century elm decorative table top chest
Small 19th century elm decorative table top chest

Small 19th century elm decorative table top chest

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Small 19th century eastern elm table top chest circa 1890. Superb quality Chinese pyramid shaped alter table chest made from elm.  Show frame structure with a single shallow drawer ...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes

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Elm

Early 18th Century Italian Carved and Dovetailed Walnut Alms Box
Early 18th Century Italian Carved and Dovetailed Walnut Alms Box

Early 18th Century Italian Carved and Dovetailed Walnut Alms Box

Located in San Francisco, CA

Early 18th century Italian carved and dovetailed walnut alms box, circa 1725 Large dovetails and old handwrought nails give this small scale box a hea...

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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes

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Iron

19th Century Oak and Metal Bound Silver Chest
19th Century Oak and Metal Bound Silver Chest

19th Century Oak and Metal Bound Silver Chest

Located in Cheshire, GB

19th century oak and metal bound silver chest, applied with iron side swing handles and corner brackets, opening to an arrangement of four compartmentalised removable trays. Dimensi...

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Late 19th Century British Antique Decorative Boxes

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Oak

George III 18th Century Mahogany Letter Box. Circa 1790
George III 18th Century Mahogany Letter Box. Circa 1790

George III 18th Century Mahogany Letter Box. Circa 1790

Located in Incline Village, NV

Fine quality circa 1790 Georgian letter box, with three compartment fitted interior (see image). Exterior has original double brass hinged slope top with serpentine shaped front, and...

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes

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Mahogany

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

Exotic 1970s Deco Revival Frog Skin box
Exotic 1970s Deco Revival Frog Skin box

Exotic 1970s Deco Revival Frog Skin box

By Karl Springer

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

A rare and stylish tabletop box clad in genuine frog skin leather, crafted in the Philippines in the late 1970s, when the use of exotic materials surged in response to a growing glob...

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1970s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Hide, Leather

Sterling Silver Continental Pill or Patch Box
Sterling Silver Continental Pill or Patch Box

Sterling Silver Continental Pill or Patch Box

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a wonderful late 19th century sterling patch or pill box in the 17th/18th century style. The box is designed as an oval with a repousse lid depicting a farm yard vignette detailed with farm buildings, chickens and family life. The reverse is a simple polished sterling oval that has been hallmarked and bears the export mark "Germany". The box is in overall very good condition; the clasp is tight and no heavy wear is present. This silver piece would make an outstanding ring presentation box...

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Late 19th Century Rococo Antique Decorative Boxes

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Sterling Silver

German Rosenthal Bavaria 1920s Oval Porcelain Lidded Box with Floral Décor
German Rosenthal Bavaria 1920s Oval Porcelain Lidded Box with Floral Décor

German Rosenthal Bavaria 1920s Oval Porcelain Lidded Box with Floral Décor

By Rosenthal

Located in Atlanta, GA

A German Rosenthal porcelain lidded box from the early 20th century with pastel flowers. Created in Germany during the first quarter of the 20th century, this oval porcelain box, top...

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Early 20th Century German Decorative Boxes

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Porcelain

George VI 9 Carat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Powder/Mirror Compact by Cartier
George VI 9 Carat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Powder/Mirror Compact by Cartier

George VI 9 Carat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Powder/Mirror Compact by Cartier

By Cartier

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage 0.06 carat ruby, 0.24 carat diamond and 9 karat yellow gold mirror/powder compact made by Cartier; an addition to our Cartier collectables...

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1940s English Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Gold

Hand Blown Octagonal Murano Glass Box in Smoked Garnet
Hand Blown Octagonal Murano Glass Box in Smoked Garnet

Hand Blown Octagonal Murano Glass Box in Smoked Garnet

Located in New York, NY

This sophisticated modernist decorative box was realized in Murano, Italy- the island off the coast of Venice renowned for centuries for its superlative glass production. It features...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Murano Glass

Antique Austro-Hungarian 1824 Silver Box
Antique Austro-Hungarian 1824 Silver Box

Antique Austro-Hungarian 1824 Silver Box

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Austro-Hungarian silver box, an addition to the ornamental silverware collection This exceptional antique silver box...

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1820s Austrian Antique Decorative Boxes

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Silver

WEDGWOOD 1880 Cameo Rectangular Desk Box With 18Kt Yellow Gold Accents
WEDGWOOD 1880 Cameo Rectangular Desk Box With 18Kt Yellow Gold Accents

WEDGWOOD 1880 Cameo Rectangular Desk Box With 18Kt Yellow Gold Accents

By Wedgewood

Located in Miami, FL

A Luxury desk box designed by Wedgwood. This is a magnificent desk box created in London England during the late Victorian Era, back in the 1880's. The fabulous box has been crafted...

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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

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Gold

Imperial Russian Lacquered Papier-Mâché Troika Box, Lukutin Factory, 1880-1910
Imperial Russian Lacquered Papier-Mâché Troika Box, Lukutin Factory, 1880-1910

Imperial Russian Lacquered Papier-Mâché Troika Box, Lukutin Factory, 1880-1910

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Imperial Russian Lacquered Papier-Mâché Troika Box by the Lukutin Factory, Moscow, circa 1880–1910 This finely executed Imperial Russian lacquered papier-mâché box was produced by t...

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Late 19th Century Russian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Antique 19thC Italian Silver & Silver Gilt Mounted Micro Mosaic Box c.1890
Antique 19thC Italian Silver & Silver Gilt Mounted Micro Mosaic Box c.1890

Antique 19thC Italian Silver & Silver Gilt Mounted Micro Mosaic Box c.1890

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th Century Italian grand tour solid silver and gilt silver mounted micro mosaic box. Made in rectangular form with angled cut corners. The micro mosaic depicts Pliny's Dove...

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19th Century Italian Other Antique Decorative Boxes

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Silver

Cenedese 1950's Cobalt Blue Murano Glass Hinged Box
Cenedese 1950's Cobalt Blue Murano Glass Hinged Box

Cenedese 1950's Cobalt Blue Murano Glass Hinged Box

By Cenedese

Located in North Miami, FL

An Italian 1950's cobalt blue Murano glass hinged box with simple and elegant rectangular design and decorated metal edge detail by Giovanni Cenedese, Murano Italy.

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1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Murano Glass

Arts and Crafts Box Iron Chest, circa 1920
Arts and Crafts Box Iron Chest, circa 1920

Arts and Crafts Box Iron Chest, circa 1920

Located in Vienna, AT

The item on sale is an iron chest or casket suitable for arts and crafts or as a decorative object. It might have been made in Germany, England or Scottland. The box has been hand cr...

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Early 20th Century European Decorative Boxes

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Iron

19th Century Walnut and Brass Dome-Top Wood English Sewing Box
19th Century Walnut and Brass Dome-Top Wood English Sewing Box

19th Century Walnut and Brass Dome-Top Wood English Sewing Box

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

English walnut and brass dome-top box with Mother-of-Pearl, ca. 1860. With 6 sewing tools, 4 have mother of pearl handles, 7 pieces of circular fabric sam...

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Box from Ryukyu Island
Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Box from Ryukyu Island

Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Box from Ryukyu Island

Located in Atlanta, GA

A lacquer presentation box with mother-of-pearl inlays from Japanese Ryukyu Islands circa 17-18th century. The lidded box in rectangular form with rounded corner is a classic example...

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18th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Decorative Boxes

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Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Early 19th C. Tunbridge Ware Work / Sewing Box with Geometric Inlay
Early 19th C. Tunbridge Ware Work / Sewing Box with Geometric Inlay

Early 19th C. Tunbridge Ware Work / Sewing Box with Geometric Inlay

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Regency period Tunbridge ware work or sewing box having calamander sides with light wood edges, the top with exotic woods inlaid in a tumbling block pattern within a Vandyke frieze b...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Boxes

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Brass

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.