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Decorative Boxes For Sale
Antique Carved Black Forest Triple Postage Stamp Box, Owl, Glass Eyes
Located in Bath, GB
A fabulous hand carved wooden postage stamp box from the Black Forest region and dating to around 1900. The sides are carved but the star of the show is the central carved owl to ...
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Early 1900s Black Forest Antique Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Victorian Treenware Hanging Salt Box, 19th Century.
Located in Hannover, DE
I present to you a set of beautiful hanging salt box from the 19th century. The two are made out of wood, rich in colour and patination, They can be left standing but the intention b...
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Late 19th Century French Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Italian 19th Century Braided Straw Box from a Monastery in Umbria Region
Located in Milano, MI
An Italian straw work box decorated everywhere with extraordinary straw-work geometrical marquetry on a wooden structure, coated even inside and at the bottom. This Italian box, has a rectangular shape, hand-realized in an antique abbey...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Decorative Boxes

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Brass, Iron

Repoussé Pedestal Casket Box of Brass and Metal with Glass Lid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very nice small pedestaled box with glass lid. Also termed a casket - the piece is a compliment in many settings - a great way to save herbs, and displ...
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Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

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Metal, Brass

Swedish Lidded Box in Bronze & Wood by Bernhard Linder for Metallkonst 1950’s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A gorgeous vintage box in the manner of Ystad Metal. Designed by Bernhard Linder for Metallkonst. Inscribed on the top as shown. Would work well on a shelf, coffee table, or on a des...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Bronze

Mid Century Hollywood Regency Musical Jewerly Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly sleek and classic multi-use decorative jewerly box. This beautiful box is divided in 2 compartments and lined with red velvet and includes a vanity...
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1950s Japanese Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Lacquer, Plastic

Fabulous Antique English Rose Quartz & Lapis Lazuli Box, c.1920
Located in Bath, GB
A wonderful early Art Deco box made from highly prized Rose Quartz framed by exotic blue Lapis Lazuli, a winning combination. Excellent condition dating to c.1920. Measures: 6 1/8...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Lapis Lazuli

Black, Grey Striped Bone Keepsake Box
Located in New York, NY
Hand made, large scale document/keepsake box clad in hand dyed black, grey bone tiles in a striped pattern. Hand polished, some with hand etching detail.
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes

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Bone, Wood

Rare Vintage Red Coral Tile Decorative Box by Maitland Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Luxurious red coral box from Maitland-Smith. This beautiful box crafted of authentic red coral tiles is luxurious and glamorous. Each of the pieces that ...
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Coral

19th Century Italian Sterling Silver Decorative Box
Located in VALENZA, IT
Completely handmade sterling silver candy box. The box is round and pot-bellied. Embossments and chisels of flowers were made all over the body. The box is divided into three sect...
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2010s Decorative Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Swiss 19th Century Dry Measure Pantry Box
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This dry grain measure is a large, handsome culinary antique. Beautifully aged wood with patinated hand forged iron banding provides this piece with deep character.    
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19th Century Swiss Other Antique Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Kenza Leo Box
Located in Paris, FR
Box Leo Kenza all in solid wood with tawny pattern finish outside. With black lacquered finish inside, box with opening lid. With brass deco on the top and brass feet.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Marquetery Inlay Photo Frame Box 1970s
Located in San Diego, CA
Luxurious frame made of genuine marquetery inlay that presents beautiful organic beauty with french craftsmanship. The piece is india-pine wood that is inlaid with rose-wood and citr...
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1970s French Organic Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Midcentury box designed by Gabriella Crespi, Italy
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Box designed by Gabriella Crespi Wooden and golden brass box by Gabriella Crespi. Recorded by Archivio Gabriella Crespi, Milan. Signed. Italy 1970s
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Box in Wood circa 1930
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A box in from the 1930's in Art Deco style made from wood and etched glass. The glass is possible to lift off to clean. The use is uncertain but we believe it is possibly made to hol...
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Glass, Walnut

Dior Style Jewel Box in Tortoiseshell Lucite and Chrome, API Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely Midcentury box in Christian Dior style produced by API in Italy in the 1970s. This charming box is made in a gorgeous tortiseshell effect lucite and chrome. A fantastic it...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Shell Encrusted Rectangular Keepsake Box with Red Silk Lid
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Long rectangular shell encrusted box. Carefully applied shells decorate the top and bottom edges of this red board box in a variety of colors. At...
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20th Century English Folk Art Decorative Boxes

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Shell, Silk, Paper

19Thc Paint Decorated Pa. Dutch Pantry Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19Thc early pantry box was used in the kitchen for feeds and grains. This was paint decorated later in the early 20thc.Looks like a Peter Hunt painted or decorated style. The co...
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Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Baccarat Crystal Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Antique Baccarat Crystal Box. Box does not have a key. As with most Baccarat items, the label was a paper label and most were lost over th...
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Early 1900s French Antique Decorative Boxes

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Crystal, Brass

Large Chinoiserie Rectangular Black Lacquered Gilt Painted Covered Box 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Chinoiserie Rectangular Black Lacquered Gilt Painted Covered Box 1950s. Large Chinese black lacquered box with numerous figures and gilt detail. Chinese rectangular black lacquer and gilt painted box, made for the export market. The rectangular large black lacquer box is decorated with beautiful gilt painting. the Upper portion opens revealing a lacquer tray. The lid of the box hand painted in the shanshui style, with an idyllic river and mountain, Chinoiserie style landscape with architectural Asian decor, landscape figures of women in traditional kimonos, young boys playing near a river. The landscape studded with trees and vegetation, and some small pagodas...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Antique Edwardian 1901 Sterling Silver Pig Vesta Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver vesta box modelled in the form of a pig; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver vesta box has been realistically modelled in the form of a pig. This impressive Edwardian vesta case is embellished with details replicating the features of the pig's skin and anatomical features. The back of the pig incorporates a hallmarked hinged cover with a textured match striker to the anterior surface. The interior of the cover of this exceptional silver box is gilded. Condition This antique Edwardian vesta case is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. Full hallmarks including the foreign manufacture mark struck to the underside of the body are very clear; the hallmarks are struck deeply due to the exceptional gauge of silver. The maker's mark has wear in keeping with location. Dimensions Length 7.6cm/3" Width 2.8cm/1.1" Height 4.6cm/1.8" Weight 1.7 troy ounces/53.7g Maker: Unknown Date: 1901 Origin: Chester, England Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this antique vesta box...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Decorative Boxes

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Sterling Silver

19th Century French Wooden Liquor Cabinet Napoleon III with Crystal Interior
Located in Sofia, BG
An wooden ebonised and hand-painted liquor cabinet in Napoleon III style with brass inlay. Exterior opens in three directions to elegantly reveal a crystal service surrounded by poli...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes

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Rosewood

Georgian Yew Wood Box
Located in Greenwich, CT
George III solid burr yew wood box with original spurred carrying handle and standing on bracket feet, the interior with three dividers and lined with original marbleized paper.
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1760s English George III Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

White opaline box
Located in Winnetka, IL
White Murano glass egg box
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Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Opaline Glass

Set of Three Decorative White Ceramic Boxes or Pots by Lion French Handmade
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Eugene Lion, circa 1940 Set of three decorative pots or boxes in stoneware ceramic. Elegant white ceramic glaze color. Original form of the 20th mid-century design. n°...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Ceramic

Art Deco Brass Lidded Cigarette Box, 1930's France
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Art Deco Brass Lidded Cigarette Box, 1930's France Interior attached compartments: Two, measure 3.375" x 2" for cigarettes, one, measures 1" x 2" for matches. Space for a striker (no...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Brass, Nickel

Bitossi Number 5 Box, Ceramic, Red, White, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi number five box, ceramic, red and white, signed. A rare and hard to find number series box by Bitossi. Imported to the United States by Raymor of New York. Signed with a Raym...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Modernist Off White Ceramic Lidded Box with Stylized Apple Motif by Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated ceramic lidded box was realized by the esteemed maker Rosenthal. It features a round body with a sculptural pull in the form of a...
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20th Century German Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Large silver plated spherical brass pitcher
Located in Firenze, FI
Its classic ball shape, sturdy handle, and spout make it perfect for serving wine or water of an elegant and sophisticated table setting. Made from high-quality hammered brass it has...
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2010s Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Silver Plate

Art Deco Play Box maple wood vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Play Box maple wood vienna around 1920s With decoration ( carts, Coins )
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Wood, Maple

Fine Antique English Coromandel Decanter / Drinks Box, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
A truly magnificent drinks / decanter box made from exotic Coromandel mounted with polished brass mounts inset with a plethora of different kinds of cabochon cut and polished onyx st...
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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Antique 20th Century Cartier Art Deco 9-Karat Gold, Sapphires, Diamonds, Compact
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th century Cartier Art Deco 9 carat gold extremely large compact, of rectangular form, inside bearing various open and closed compartments and a retracting lipstick, the to...
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20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Gold

Small Dutch 19th Century Silver Lodderein or Snuff Box by Reitsma Sr., Sneek
Located in Delft, NL
Small Dutch 19th century silver Lodderein or scent box by Reitsma Sr. S.T., Sneek A Lodderein box or a snuff box in the shape of a bucket with floral motif ...
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Decorative Boxes

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Silver

1950s Exotic Wood Inlay Box Elephant Palm Tree
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents 1950s Vintage Wood Inlay Elephant Palm Tree Box 2.63 h x 8 w x 4.13 d Preowned original vintage Refer to images
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Art Nouveau Good Quality Enamel Decorated Brass Box
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine quality Art Nouveau enamel decorated rectangular box dating from around 1900. Possibly Austrian, the box is made in brass with a hinged overlapping cover the top applied with ...
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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes

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Brass, Enamel

Rosso Lepanto Marble Square Tissue Box
Located in PRAHA 8, CZ
Crafted entirely by hand, this marble tissue box cover is a fusion of form and function, seamlessly blending into any space while adding sophistication and elegance. Clean, minimalis...
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2010s European Decorative Boxes

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Marble

Modernist Brass Box with Gilt Decor, France 1940s
By Metal Arts Studios
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning decorative box was crafted in France in the 1940s. The geometric square shape has a modernist minimalist design with industrial flair. The quality brass metal has an in...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Chinese Export Large Round Box Black Lacquered Gilt Painted Covered Box 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Chinese black lacquered box with numerous figures and gilt detail. Chinese round black lacquer and gilt painted box, made for the expor...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Swedish folk art painted wooden box "Timplåda" with sliding lid
Located in Kvidinge, SE
Painted box with a typical Swedish art work decor, dated 1836. A 'timplåda' is a traditional Swedish wooden box, handcrafted with care. Popular during the 18th and 19th centuries, ...
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1830s Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes

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Pine

Carved Citrine Pill Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite French pill box combines the mastery of the French goldsmithing tradition with the radiance of citrine. The box was crafted by the celebrated French jeweler Gustave-Roger Sandoz, who was renowned for producing exceptional pieces with a variety of gems in the Art Nouveau style. In this example, he brilliantly combined pieces of highly translucent, golden citrine with gold to create the exquisite box. The texture of the carving is exceptional, with a natural and dynamic motif that evokes the very best tenets of the Art Nouveau style. The gold rim is further decorated with tiny beads, while a pearl-mounted gold leaf finial completes the exceptional piece. Maison Gustave Sandoz...
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20th Century Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

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Mother-of-Pearl, Glass, Art Glass

Antique Scandinavian Trinket in Bronze, 1920s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small unusual jewelry trinket in light bronze set floral perforations. Its interior is linned with blue velvet. It was made in the late 10s or early 20...
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1920s Scandinavian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Bronze

19th Century Sevres Casket
Located in London, GB
A rare antique French gilt bronze and silver Sevres porcelain casket finely painted with neoclassical figures on two round and two rectangular ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes

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Ceramic

Hand Carved Log / Wood Trinket Box
Located in San Diego, CA
An unusual hand carved log / wood trinket box, circa 1980s. The box has a removable drawer and is in great vintage condition; it measures 4" d x 5.5...
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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Decorative Boxes

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Wood

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

Antique Swedish Forskrin, Folk Art Travel Box from the 1700s, Original Condition
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique folk art box, a so called Forskrin which was used when travelling for storing documents and valuables around the late 1700s. Made in nor...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wrought Iron

Gilt Bronze and Onyx Jewelry Box, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Gilt bronze and onyx jewelry box. France, late 19th century. It has silk inside.
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Lalique France "Coppelia" Oval Lidded Box
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Lalique France Coppelia pattern oval lidded box with metal mounts and hinge, moulded in relief with chains of roses tumbling down the sides. The lid slightly domed, marked on verso a...
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20th Century French Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Art Glass

Box, Brass and Silver Box, 19th Century Syrian Work, Orientalist Art.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Box, brass and silver box, 19th century Syrian work, orientalist art. Nineteenth century box, orientalist brass and silver, Syria. H: 6,5cm, W: 1...
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19th Century Syrian Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Brass

Anglo-Indian Footed Box with Lidded Compartments, 19th Century
Located in North Hollywood, CA
19th century Anglo-Indian wooden box fitted with various compartments finely hand carved. The top is finely hand carved with the Taj Mahal. The interior with removable hand carved nine-lidded compartments, the front cover has a mirror, the whole exhibiting very fine workmanship. This fine late Victorian Anglo-Indian box from India is in great condition for it age. A beautiful example of an Anglo-Indian fine art...
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Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Decorative Boxes

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Sandalwood

Rajasthani Mughal Decorative Copper Lidded Betel Spice Pandan Caddy Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Rajasthani Mughal Decorative Copper Lidded Betel Spice Pandan Caddy Box. Handcrafted decorative North India round metal Asian copper Mughal Raj, Indian lidded , spice, pandan betel box with latch and a top handle. Of dome form with lotus-shaped finial, with spiralling bosse designs, Delicately and intricately hand-chased and hammered with geometric Anglo-Indian designs. Consuming betel leaves with several ingredients such as wet lime paste, katechu, areca nut, cloves and even tobacco leaves has been popular in India from the fourth century AD. The box was probably used to store the betel leaf used in the preparation of paan. Lime paste is mixed with grated areca nut and flavourings and the resulting mixture is rolled in the betel leaf to form a small parcel which can then be chewed. As well as being an integral part of Indian hospitality paan is believed to possess medicinal properties and was also taken as an aphrodisiac. The present box, which was elaborately designed for this purpose, would have been taken out ceremoniously on special occasions. Exquisite conversation museum quality piece with a very nice antique patina. Fine intricate artwork with conical form lid with Moorish pierced designs. Islamic Mughal Indo Persian...
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Late 19th Century Indian Agra Antique Decorative Boxes

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Brass, Copper

Early 18th century Scandinavian baroque oak iron bound box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 18th century Scandinavian baroque oak iron bound box circa 1720. Characterful oval shaped box profusely covered with iron edging and strap work.  This piece has taken on a great...
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Early 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes

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Iron

Fantastic Antique Russian Enamel Silver Egg Fine Enamel Details
Located in Media, PA
A captivating decorative Russian Enamel silver egg featuring intricate enamel work in vibrant hues of blue, green, and red. The egg is adorned with ornate floral and scroll patterns...
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1940s Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Silver, Enamel

Breathtaking Russian Enamel Silver Egg With Fine Floral Workmanship
Located in Media, PA
This is a beautifully crafted decorative egg with intricate floral designs. The egg features a variety of colors, including pink, blue, green, and gold, creating a vibrant and detail...
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1940s Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Silver, Enamel

Whimsical Limoges France Halloween Ghost With Ball & Chain Porcelain Trinket Box
Located in Tustin, CA
Collectible and whimsical, limited edition Limoges porcelain Halloween motif miniature trinket box is handmade and hand painted in France and fe...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Copper Box by Rebajes
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A charming copper box by Rebajes, signed.
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper

Sailor's Inlaid Ditty Box
Located in Greenwich, CT
A sailor's ditty box for holding a sailor's valuables (mending needles, thread, pipe tobacco, razor, mementos, etc.) having a mirrored and gilt framed interior lid, with pull-out com...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Don Shoemaker Mixed Woods Trinket Box Circa 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
Mixed woods trinket box, including rosewood and Mexican hardwoods such as jacaranda and cocobolo, by Don Shoemaker, Mexico, circa 1960s.
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Jacaranda, Rosewood, Cocobolo

Set of Two Late 19th Century Baccarat Bronze & Glass Boxes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of two antique ormolu and cut-crystal casket boxes by Baccarat, France. Since 1764, Baccarat have crafted superb glass pieces for an elite clien...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes

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Crystal, Bronze

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.

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