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Decorative Boxes For Sale
Pumpkin Shape Tessellated Stone Storage Box
Pumpkin Shape Tessellated Stone Storage Box

Pumpkin Shape Tessellated Stone Storage Box

By Maitland Smith

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Pumpkin shape life size tessellated storage box with brass stem and leaf attributed to Maitland-Smith.

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1980s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone

Val Saint Lambert  (Atrib.) Red Floral Cut-to-Clear Crystal Table Box
Val Saint Lambert  (Atrib.) Red Floral Cut-to-Clear Crystal Table Box

Val Saint Lambert (Atrib.) Red Floral Cut-to-Clear Crystal Table Box

By Val Saint Lambert

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Val Saint Lambert (Attrib.) Red Floral Cut-to-Clear Crystal Table Box A richly detailed cut-to-clear crystal table box is attributed to Val Saint Lambert, Belgium, circa 1920. This ...

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20th Century Belgian Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass

Unique Danish 1960s Enamel Lidded Teak Canister, Manner of Alfred Klitgaard
Unique Danish 1960s Enamel Lidded Teak Canister, Manner of Alfred Klitgaard

Unique Danish 1960s Enamel Lidded Teak Canister, Manner of Alfred Klitgaard

By Alfred Klitgaard

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Measurements and info: Type: Teak jar or canister. Diameter: Approximately 7.5 cm (3 inches). Height: Approximately 9.5 cm (3.75 inches). Material: Solid siamese teak wit...

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1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Vintage Christofle Silver Plated Decorative Box
Vintage Christofle Silver Plated Decorative Box

Vintage Christofle Silver Plated Decorative Box

By Christofle

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Signed Vintage Christofle Silver Plated Decorative Box. Nicely cast with beautiful design. This would have held cigarettes or trinkets. In very good...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Mid-Century Modern Card Box, 1950s, Metal and Wood, Italy
Mid-Century Modern Card Box, 1950s, Metal and Wood, Italy

Mid-Century Modern Card Box, 1950s, Metal and Wood, Italy

Located in Rome, IT

Italian Mid-Century modern card box in metal wood, representing a carriage with coachmen pulled by two horses. This typo of artistic boxes was created to stay over time as cigarett...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

1800s Russian Lacquer Box Philosopher
1800s Russian Lacquer Box Philosopher

1800s Russian Lacquer Box Philosopher

Located in Vienna, AT

In this ad you get the chance to buy a beautiful hand-painted Russian lacquer box from the 1800s. It is cylindrical in shape, slightly curving in...

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18th Century Russian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bentwood

Sterling Silver And Vermeil Pineapple Box
Sterling Silver And Vermeil Pineapple Box

Sterling Silver And Vermeil Pineapple Box

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pineapple-shaped box in sterling silver, inside in vermeil Portuguese work circa 1960 Silver eagle hallmark Title hallmark 833 Height: 26.5 cm Weight: 808 grams

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1970s Portuguese Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tissue Box in Black Shagreen by R&Y Augousti
Tissue Box in Black Shagreen by R&Y Augousti

Tissue Box in Black Shagreen by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The Black Shagreen Tissue Box by R&Y Augousti is a sublime expression of modern elegance and meticulous craftsmanship. Encased in luxurious shagreen, its textured finish exudes r...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shagreen Stingray

Pair of 19th Century American Henry Troemner Philadephia Pa Chinoiserie Tea Bins
Pair of 19th Century American Henry Troemner Philadephia Pa Chinoiserie Tea Bins

Pair of 19th Century American Henry Troemner Philadephia Pa Chinoiserie Tea Bins

By Henry Troemner

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting a gorgeous and extremely rare pair mid-19th century, metal tea bins, by Henry Troemner of Philadelphia, PA in the chinoiserie style. From circa 1845. Made of black enamel...

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Mid-19th Century American Chinoiserie Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tin

Victorian Period Sterling Silver and Peach Enamel, Mounted Crystal Dresser Jar
Victorian Period Sterling Silver and Peach Enamel, Mounted Crystal Dresser Jar

Victorian Period Sterling Silver and Peach Enamel, Mounted Crystal Dresser Jar

By Foster and Bailey

Located in New York, NY

Victorian Period, sterling silver and peach guilloche enamel - mounted dressing table jar, Providence, Rhode Island, Ca. 1895, Foster and Bailey - makers. Sterling silver lid is bord...

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1890s American Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Set of 2 Boxes in White Shagreen with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
Set of 2 Boxes in White Shagreen with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris

Set of 2 Boxes in White Shagreen with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris

By Kifu Augousti

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This exquisite set of two boxes by Kifu Paris showcases the luxurious craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail that the brand is renowned for. Handcrafted in white shagreen, ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Two Famille Rose Cosmetic Boxes, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Period
Two Famille Rose Cosmetic Boxes, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Period

Two Famille Rose Cosmetic Boxes, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Period

Located in seoul, KR

Circular form with flattened doomed covers, the covers with a medallion of flower with full bloom, the bowls with two round borders. Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi-Yongzheng Period P...

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17th Century Vietnamese Chinese Export Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Art Deco Glass Lidded Powder Bowl, c1930
Art Deco Glass Lidded Powder Bowl, c1930

Art Deco Glass Lidded Powder Bowl, c1930

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this charming 1930's Art Deco glass powder bowl in pink glass. To the lid is flapper girl in the fashion of the day next to a fly...

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass

Wrought iron box with secret 18th century
Wrought iron box with secret 18th century

Wrought iron box with secret 18th century

Located in Madrid, ES

Wrought iron box with secret 18th century Riveted wrought iron box. One of the rivets moves upwards and makes an internal mechanism move in order to open. The mechanism is incomplete...

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1740s Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Anglo Indian Box Form Quill Lap Top or Travel Desk
Antique Anglo Indian Box Form Quill Lap Top or Travel Desk

Antique Anglo Indian Box Form Quill Lap Top or Travel Desk

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive antique Anglo Indian lap top desk crafted in quills and ebony decorated with bone dots. The surprising interior has multiple components featuring a felt writing surface, n...

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Felt, Wood, Ebony

Roberto Cavalli Lucite Jewelry Box with Tortoise Effect, Italy, 1970s
Roberto Cavalli Lucite Jewelry Box with Tortoise Effect, Italy, 1970s

Roberto Cavalli Lucite Jewelry Box with Tortoise Effect, Italy, 1970s

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Roma, IT

Wonderful midcentury lucite jewelery box by Roberto Cavalli, with a stunning tortoiseshell effect. This gorgeous piece was produced in Italy in the 1970s. This object is timeless ...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lucite, Plexiglass

Rare Circa 1920’s Woman’s Rolex Watch Box Presentation Case
Rare Circa 1920’s Woman’s Rolex Watch Box Presentation Case

Rare Circa 1920’s Woman’s Rolex Watch Box Presentation Case

By Rolex

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This vintage 1920’s intricate designed pressboard watch box is in excellent condition and is made with meticulous craftsmanship. Beautifully embossed top, reminiscent of tooled leath...

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1920s Swiss Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

A Regency Hand Crafted Rosewood Writing Slope With Secret Compartments
A Regency Hand Crafted Rosewood Writing Slope With Secret Compartments

A Regency Hand Crafted Rosewood Writing Slope With Secret Compartments

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Stunning Regency Era Rosewood Hand-Crafted Writing Slope. With Purple Velvet Interior, Secret Compartments. Befit With The Original Brass Topped Square Glass Inkwells. Decorated ...

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19th Century British Regency Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Japanese Art Deco Style Trinket Box or Hand-Carved Rosewood Jewelry Box
Japanese Art Deco Style Trinket Box or Hand-Carved Rosewood Jewelry Box

Japanese Art Deco Style Trinket Box or Hand-Carved Rosewood Jewelry Box

By Japanese Studio

Located in Miami, FL

Japanese Art Deco Style Trinket Box or Hand-Carved Rosewood Jewelry Box A unique hand-crafted, Japanese wooden box designed in the Art Deco style and of the period. This rare antiqu...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

Burl Wood & Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite Box, Italy, 1970s
Burl Wood & Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite Box, Italy, 1970s

Burl Wood & Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite Box, Italy, 1970s

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Rome, IT

Rectangular box in tortoiseshell-effect lucite and burl wood frame made in Italy in the 1970s.

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Carved Redwood Box, Sliding Owl Lid, American Studio Craftsman
Carved Redwood Box, Sliding Owl Lid, American Studio Craftsman

Carved Redwood Box, Sliding Owl Lid, American Studio Craftsman

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage carved wood box features Modernist abstract organic form and striking choice of solid wood. The sculpted rounded box is sliding inside its large owl shaped lid; the bottom o...

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20th Century Organic Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

17th Century English Leather Covered Knife Box Converted To a Letter Box
17th Century English Leather Covered Knife Box Converted To a Letter Box

17th Century English Leather Covered Knife Box Converted To a Letter Box

Located in San Francisco, CA

17th century leather knife box converted to a letter box with original brass hardware, sitting on brass ball feet. Fitted interior lined with 18th century silk fabric. In very good...

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17th Century European Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Vintage Bank Cases
Vintage Bank Cases

Vintage Bank Cases

$3,497 / set

Vintage Bank Cases

Located in Copenhagen, DK

50 vintage storage boxes or bank cases from a Danish Bank.

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Alessandro Albrizzi Lucite Cube, Italy 1970s
Alessandro Albrizzi Lucite Cube, Italy 1970s

Alessandro Albrizzi Lucite Cube, Italy 1970s

By Alessandro Albrizzi

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Alessandro Albrizzi Lucite Cube, Italy, 1970s This Italian design object is a modular, sculptural acrylic (Lucite) cube composed of two stackable sections. The base is a dark or smok...

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20th Century Italian Space Age Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lucite

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

Silvered Bronze Box “Heureux Parmi la Foule” by Line Vautrin, France, circa 1945
Silvered Bronze Box “Heureux Parmi la Foule” by Line Vautrin, France, circa 1945

Silvered Bronze Box “Heureux Parmi la Foule” by Line Vautrin, France, circa 1945

By Line Vautrin

Located in Uccle, BE

“Heureux parmi la foule” (Happy among the crowd), silvered bronze box by Line Vautrin. Generously sized silvered bronze box. The lid carved with a decoration of a multitude of faces,...

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

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Italian Small Blue Lapis Box with Hinged Lid
Contemporary Italian Small Blue Lapis Box with Hinged Lid

Contemporary Italian Small Blue Lapis Box with Hinged Lid

Located in Toronto, ON

Invite healing energy into your home with this exquisite small vivid blue lapis box. The striking blue lapis stone is meticulously crafted to highlight ...

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2010s Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble, Lapis Lazuli

Antique Japanese Lacquer Stacking Food Box 'Jubako'
Antique Japanese Lacquer Stacking Food Box 'Jubako'

Antique Japanese Lacquer Stacking Food Box 'Jubako'

Located in Hudson, NY

With all-over mother of pearl inlay and mon design of chrysanthemum in gold and black lacquer on top. The chrysanthemum is a national symbol of Japan and the Imperial family.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

Set Picture Frame+Table Box Enamel two-tone ruby red and emerald green Salimbeni
Set Picture Frame+Table Box Enamel two-tone ruby red and emerald green Salimbeni

Set Picture Frame+Table Box Enamel two-tone ruby red and emerald green Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Giorgio Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Rectangular Photo Frame in Gold-Plated 925/1000 Silver: Imagine a frame that frames your most precious memories with elegance and modernity. This frame is made of gold-plated 925/100...

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Early 2000s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold, Gold Plate

Mid-Century Modern Egg Shaped Box Made by Lalique France, Boîte Angelots
Mid-Century Modern Egg Shaped Box Made by Lalique France, Boîte Angelots

Mid-Century Modern Egg Shaped Box Made by Lalique France, Boîte Angelots

By Lalique

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A beautiful crystal box, shaped like an egg, made by the French maker Lalique. Beautifully decorated with a decoration of angels, satin-finished crystal. The original name of this bo...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal

19th Century Coromandel Vanity Box with Silver Gilt Fitted Interior by Asprey
19th Century Coromandel Vanity Box with Silver Gilt Fitted Interior by Asprey

19th Century Coromandel Vanity Box with Silver Gilt Fitted Interior by Asprey

By Asprey International Limited

Located in London, GB

A Victorian Coromandel and Brass bound Dressing Case By Asprey The hinged cover with an inset brass monogram, the base with a jewellery drawer and two fitted internal trays, contai...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Silver, Vermeil

19th Century Tribute Box to Napoleon Bonaparte
19th Century Tribute Box to Napoleon Bonaparte

19th Century Tribute Box to Napoleon Bonaparte

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

A very beautiful rectangular box made of fine porcelain, decorated in the imperial style of the First Empire. The decoration, dominated by green and gold tones, illustrates the refin...

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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

1980s Chinese Enamel Box
1980s Chinese Enamel Box

1980s Chinese Enamel Box

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1980s Chinese enamel box.

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1980s Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Gandia Blasco Touareg Large Candle Box by Sandra Figuerola
Gandia Blasco Touareg Large Candle Box by Sandra Figuerola

Gandia Blasco Touareg Large Candle Box by Sandra Figuerola

By Gandia Blasco, Sandra Figuerola

Located in New York, NY

"This piece, with its standard volume and geometric, universal and contemporary language, has a unity of criteria. The Farol Touareg subtly filters the light, just as the lattices th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Aluminum

Renaissance Style Gilt Rectangular Casket , Jewelry, Desk and /or Decorative Box
Renaissance Style Gilt Rectangular Casket , Jewelry, Desk and /or Decorative Box

Renaissance Style Gilt Rectangular Casket , Jewelry, Desk and /or Decorative Box

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Renaissance style gilt bronze rectangular casket lidded box. It depicts embossed decoration of scrolls of acanthus leaves, birds flowers and hearts around the whole box. In the center of the lid, there is a “cameo” or relief of the profile of a gentleman with a beard. Inside, the box is covered with purple velvet fabric in the lid. It is divided in different sizes and shapes of compartments with glass tray and two inkwell bottles...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Ruhlmann 'Haardt' Macassar Ebony Letterbox
Ruhlmann 'Haardt' Macassar Ebony Letterbox

Ruhlmann 'Haardt' Macassar Ebony Letterbox

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in Berlin, DE

“Haardt” rectangular letter box with three compartments. Referenced under nos. 3928AR and 1703NR in the Ruhlmann archives, Musée des Années 30, Boulogne-Billancourt. Provenance: Émil...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ebony, Macassar

French early 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and ebonized Fruitwood Boulle box
French early 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and ebonized Fruitwood Boulle box

French early 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and ebonized Fruitwood Boulle box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A highly detailed and most elegant French early 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and ebonized Fruitwood Boulle Marquetry cabinet/trunk. This impressive rectangular trunk is raised ...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Antique Wooden Box Painted In Art Nouveau Style
Antique Wooden Box Painted In Art Nouveau Style

Antique Wooden Box Painted In Art Nouveau Style

Located in Bilzen, BE

An oil-painted wooden box in the Art Nouveau style, early 20th century. Old patina. The key is missing. 11.5 x 23.5 cm, height 5.5 cm.

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Steen Kepp XXth Century Stoneware Brown Ceramic Jewelry Box 1975 La Borne
Steen Kepp XXth Century Stoneware Brown Ceramic Jewelry Box 1975 La Borne

Steen Kepp XXth Century Stoneware Brown Ceramic Jewelry Box 1975 La Borne

By Steen Kepp

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Steen Kepp - La Borne Realised circa 1975-1980 Large brown stoneware ceramic box. Jewelry or decorative box Signed under the base Original perfect condition Measure...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

DEAKIN & FRANCIS 1935 Birmingham Guilloche Green Enamel Box In .925 Sterling
DEAKIN & FRANCIS 1935 Birmingham Guilloche Green Enamel Box In .925 Sterling

DEAKIN & FRANCIS 1935 Birmingham Guilloche Green Enamel Box In .925 Sterling

By Deakin & Francis

Located in Miami, FL

An art deco guilloche enamel box designed by Deakin & Francis. This is a fabulous squared antique case-box, created in the city of Birmingham England at the silversmiths of Deakin &...

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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel, Sterling Silver

English Gothic Revival Style Oak Letter Box
English Gothic Revival Style Oak Letter Box

English Gothic Revival Style Oak Letter Box

Located in Queens, NY

English Gothic Revival-style (1st Quarter 20th Century) oak letter box with tracery carved sides and top

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20th Century British Gothic Revival Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak

Bill Long Large Box
Bill Long Large Box

Bill Long Large Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A great organic shaped Box Integrated carved interior tray Beautiful wood selection A large organic example of American Craft

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1980s American Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

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

Pill Box Empire style handpainted Sterling Silver fine hand engravings Salimbeni
Pill Box Empire style handpainted Sterling Silver fine hand engravings Salimbeni

Pill Box Empire style handpainted Sterling Silver fine hand engravings Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Shaped pill box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with a hand-painted miniature with fired enamel by the painter Romano Buccioni in the Louis XVI Empire style of the second hal...

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1970s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Enamel, Sterling Silver

Rare C. Asprey of London Black Leather and Gilt Decorated Domed Box
Rare C. Asprey of London Black Leather and Gilt Decorated Domed Box

Rare C. Asprey of London Black Leather and Gilt Decorated Domed Box

By Charles & George Asprey

Located in Atlanta, GA

"The inscription reads "CASPREY. 166. NEW BOND ST & 22. ALBEMARLE. ST." This refers to Asprey, a British luxury goods retailer, and its former store locations in London. 166 New Bond...

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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather

Fred Zimbalist Thorens Silver Plated Music Box
Fred Zimbalist Thorens Silver Plated Music Box

Fred Zimbalist Thorens Silver Plated Music Box

By Fred Zimbalist

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Fred Zimbalist Thorens silver music box shaped as an old phonograph with trumpet horn. All the silver panels that make the box and the hor...

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20th Century American Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Nouveau Owl Repoussé Box with Moonstones by Alfred Daguet
Art Nouveau Owl Repoussé Box with Moonstones by Alfred Daguet

Art Nouveau Owl Repoussé Box with Moonstones by Alfred Daguet

By Alfred Daguet

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This piece features dozens semi-precious moonstones. Alfred Louis Achille DAGUET (1875 - 1942) was a metalsmith active in Paris during the first part of the 20th century. His metalw...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Zinc

Antique Painted Metal Dome Top Lock Or Deed Box
Antique Painted Metal Dome Top Lock Or Deed Box

Antique Painted Metal Dome Top Lock Or Deed Box

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A late 19th/Early 20th Century Industrial Era Deed Box with great age patina. The dome top form with two metal carry handles and strap lock hinge. The interior in a colorful Deep Min...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Bill Long Decorative Box
Bill Long Decorative Box

Bill Long Decorative Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A Dark Rosewoo box with an integrated hand carved Tray. Great wood grain and Organic Form.  

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1970s American Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

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.