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Decorative Boxes For Sale
Continental Austrian Burl and Satinwood Box
Located in Queens, NY
Continental Austrian burl walnut and satinwood banded small box with a bevelled glass inset top
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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Decorative Boxes

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Burl

1920 Persian Brass Jewelry Box in Mamluk Revival Damascene Moorish Islamic Style
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Persian Islamic Brass Jewelry Footed Box in Mamluk Revival Damascene style. A Middle Eastern Moorish Damascene Brass Box circa 1910-1920s. A fine antique handcrafted etched hammered Syrian Damascene brass jewelry box. Octagonal shape lidded antique Moorish Persian footed trinket brass box, handcrafted and chased with calligraphy Islamic Arabic design writing. The Box decorated with etched Arabic inscription and lotus flowers with a very fine Arabesque design. Middle Eastern jewelry brass box with eight small feet, hinged lid, lined in a Moroccan red velvet. Great Moorish Mamluke Revival brass decorative Islamic metal art object. Dimensions 6.75" W × 5" D × 5.25" H. In the Mamluk Style (Mamluk Revival). Origin: Middle East. Date: Circa 1900-1920s. Hand-hammered and engraved, this beautifully incised brass box Islamic...
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Early 20th Century Asian Islamic Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Boho Chic Moroccan Inlaid Bone Jewelry Chest or Box with Brass Inlay
Located in Plainview, NY
A decorative handmade orange bone and black tribal design chest or jewelry box. The chest interior is leather and features gorgeous brass inlay design with natural decorative stones.
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1980s Moroccan Tribal Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Antique Rare 15th Century Venetian Casket Former Dr. Albert Figdor Collection
Located in Doha, QA
This exceptional 15th-century Venetian painted casket is a rare example of early decorative art from the late Medieval to early Renaissance period in the Republic of Venice, Italy. H...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Antique Decorative Boxes

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Wood, Paint

Art Deco Jewelry Box vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Jewelry Box vienna around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled
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1920s Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Handwrought Mid-Century Modern Mexican Mosaic and Brass Box by Salvador Teran
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Turquoise/ blue colored mosaic glass tesserae and brass lidded box handmade in Mexico by noted Mexican artist Salvador Teran, circa 1950s. Featuring Aztec-inspired brass symbols on the lid and sides. This colorful box...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Fine Antique French Malachite and Bronze Jewelry Box, c.1890
Located in Bath, GB
A truly fabulous late nineteenth century jewelry box made from a fine example of malachite, the first image is the most true colour in person. The Malachite during this era was ag...
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1890s French Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

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Malachite, Bronze

Vintage Moorish Sajai Box with Semi-Precious Stones
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Mid Century Moorish Sajai Box Inlaid with Agate Semi precious Stones box with semi-precious stones. Made in India, circa 1950. The box measures 1 inches high x 3 inches in di...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes

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Multi-gemstone, Metal

Antique English Coromandel Fitted Traveling Vanity Dressing Box, circa 1870
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique 19th century English coromandel and rosewood fitted travel vanity or dressing box, circa 1870. This fine box contains the original contents including silverplate lidded cut glass jars, sewing tools...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

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Silver Plate

French Limoges Hand Painted Pink Floral Oval Trinket Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A hand painted French Limoges trinket or pill box, circa 1970s. An oval shaped box with a pink body and a floral spray in a gold cartouche...
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1970s French International Style Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Metal

Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shells, Circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
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Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes

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Shell

19th Century French Cut Crystal Casket Box with Ormolu Mounts
Located in New York, NY
19th Century French Cut Crystal Casket Box with Ormolu Mounts and Key. Overall excellent condition with age appropriate wear. No damages. Original ...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

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Crystal, Brass

Japanese Antique Wooden Box 1860s-1920s / Sofa Table Storage Box Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese wooden box, crafted in the Meiji to Taishō period (1860s–1920s). Despite its long history, it retains a quiet and compelling presence. The box is made from tr...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Decorative Boxes

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Cedar

Early 1900s French Embossed Leather Letter Box
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… Dating to the early 1900s, this French letter box has tan leather with black faux marbling. The angled lid lifts to reveal three slots, each lined wit...
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Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes

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Metal

Maitland Smith Large Pink Marble & Brass Box
Located in Stamford, CT
Maitland Smith 1980s large tessellated stone and brass inlay decorative box. Light pink stone with light pink detailing. Brass banding retains unpolished patina.
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1980s American Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Stone, Brass

Wonderful French Ormolu Mounted Cut Crystal Bronze Baccarat Casket Jewelry Box
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Ormolu Mounted Cut / Faceted Crystal & Bronze Jewelry Casket In The Style And Manner Of Baccarat Unfortunately The Back Lid Does Have A Chip In The Middle
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20th Century Belle Époque Decorative Boxes

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Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

1920s Tiffany Studios Zodiac Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Marked” Tiffany Studios on underside. Solid bronze box with Zodiac motifs and Greco-Roman grid motif. Classic art deco shapes and forms. 
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1920s Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Bronze

1970s Mid-Century Modern fake Tortoiseshell Lucite Italian Jewelry Box
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This 1970s Mid-Century Modern Italian jewelry box is a beautiful example of the era's design sensibilities, combining elegance, functionality, and high-quality craftsmanship. Here's ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Lucite

Petite Chinese Brass Opium Box with Dragon Etching
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite metal canister was once used to store a smoker's personal supply of opium paste. Providing an airtight seal, the small box is formed of brass with an etched and stamped d...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

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Brass

19th Century Victorian Box
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A Victorian dresser box. Beautiful decoration.
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19th Century British Antique Decorative Boxes

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Paper

19th century desk stationery box in the form of books, English circa 1890
Located in Central England, GB
This most pleasing novelty box has been meticulously hand-made by a highly skilled English bookbinder in the late 19th century. To anybody looking, it genuinely looks like a small ...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

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Leather, Wood

English Porcelain Jewelry Box Royal Crown Derby
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful authentic English fine bone chine porcelain box in the 'Old Imari' pattern, by Royal Crown Derby, circa late-20th century, England. Piece is hand-painted in 22kt gold. Box has a 'hexagon' shape which is a nice alternative to round. A great piece for smaller items of jewelry (as demonstrated with cocktail ring and earrings.) Colors include a white fine bone china base, blue, dark orange hues, and 22kt gold. All authentication marks on bottom as shown in last three images. Made in England. A great piece for a vanity, dresser, nightstand table, desk, as a gift, etc. For porcelain butterfly...
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Late 20th Century English Decorative Boxes

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Porcelain

Art Deco period modernist ceramic & wood box, France 1930s
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Delightful modernist earthenware box with crisp gray enamel, lemon yellow counter enamel, varnished wooden lid enhanced by an earthenware handle in the same enamel with three black s...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Ceramic, Wood

Cigarette Case rounded shaped green fired enamel lines Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular pocket cigarette case in 925/1000 sterling silver with rounded shaped lines, alternately fire enamelled. With spring opening button and lost hinge, i.e. semi-invisible. M...
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1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art Nouveau Majolica Barbotine Box Jar Pheasant on Basket by Sarreguemines
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A hand-painted majolica lidded jar / box or tureen in the shape of a pheasant hen sitting on a basket, made by Sarreguemines around 1900. This beau...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes

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Ceramic, Majolica

Gorham Silver Snuff Box from Mid-19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Gorham silver snuff box from the mid-19th century, gilt inside, with beautifully diapered and geometric designs. It measures 3 1/8'' in depth by 1 7/8'' in width by 7/8'' in height, ...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Decorative Boxes

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Silver

Inlaid Octagonal hardwood Box with Fitted Interior and Key, English Early 19th C
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautifully hand made oak Sewing Box, of octagonal form with inlaid sunburst top, fully fitted interior and having a working lock and key, all dating to circa 1840. The bo...
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

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Hardwood

Set of 3 Boxes in Black Oak with Brass Frame by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This set of 3 round boxes in black shagreen by R&Y Augousti showcases a design that seamlessly marries form and function. Each box features a perfectly symmetrical circular shape, ex...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Japanese Lacquer Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay and Parquetry Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A finely crafted Japanese tabletop cabinet from the early 20th century, this compact storage piece is richly detailed with traditional decorative techniques and export-era flourishes...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

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Wood

19th Century Swedish antique genuine rustic Bent wood box with original paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Bentwood Box from Hälsingland, Northern Sweden. Oval box with lid. Originalpainted with nice patina after several hundred years of use. Beautifully pain...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes

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Pine

Antique Campaign Apothecary Box, English, Chemist’s Case, Georgian, Circa 1780
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique campaign apothecary box. An English, flame mahogany chemist's case, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1780. A superb and evocative example of 18th century porta...
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1780s British Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes

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Brass

21st Century Leather Tilting Lid Waste Bin Handmade in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
A cylindrical and contemporary silhouette with subtle detail. Our round metal bin with tilting lid is perfectly sized for use in the bathroom. More than 30 harmonious shades can be paired with our modern bathroom...
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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

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Leather

English Wedgwood Basalt Jasperware Scallop Seashell Box, circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful special edition English Wedgwood black basalt Jasperware small oval box with gold scallop seashell design, circa late-20th century, 1980s, England. Piece is matte black stoneware with gold scallop seashell design on top lid. The box was created in the mid-1980s as a special edition for members of the Wedgwood Collectors Society, marked on inside lid area in gold (as shown.) Markers mark 'Wedgwood', 'Made in England', on bottom as shown. Piece can neatly hold a cocktail ring or other small items, etc., or just be beautiful as a standalone piece decorative object. English wood box...
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Late 20th Century English Decorative Boxes

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Stoneware

Old Volk Art Box in Hand Carved Oak
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Decorative oak box intricately decorated with oak leaves in relief to one half. Artisan made in Scandinavia during the 1920s. Suitable for tobacco, ...
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes

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Oak

R Lalique Box Cicadas 1921
Located in NANTES, FR
Opalescent molded glass box decorated with cicadas. This model was created in 1921. The glassware is in perfect condition. The satin background is original and requires restoration...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Art Glass

Antique Edwardian Period Tiffany Sterling Silver Repousse Covered Dresser Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed antique dresser box. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. With repousse acanthus leaf, flower garlands, and scroll work decoratio...
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Decorative Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Solid Tiger Oak Card Catalog Box with Brass Handle Dovetail Art Deco
Located in San Diego, CA
A handsome antique solid tiger oak catalog drawer, This solid oak cabinet is constructed with gorgeous dovetail joints and a solid brass handle.
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Vintage Tin Paint Box by Mickey Mouse, 1960s, Disney
Located in Greven, DE
Vintage Paint Box by Disneys Mickey Mouse. The paint is not supplied.
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1960s French Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Tin

Vintage solid brass and jade Chinese export trinket box
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a solid brass ornately decorated Chinese made trinket box. This trinket box has four medallions on each corner of the top with a center medallion that has a carved jade inset...
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1970s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Antique Regency Chinese Export Lacquer Handpainted Work Sewing Writing Box 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A fine quality antique Regency period Chinese Export Lacquer Work Sewing Box, Circa 1820. The box having a hinged lid that is sumptuously decorated with a gilded design of Imperial...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Decorative Boxes

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Bronze

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Red Lacquered Treasure Chest Box with Brass Hardware
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Qing Dynasty period red lacquered treasure chest box from the 19th century, with brass hardware. Born during the 19th century, this exquisite Qing Dynasty red lacquered treasure ch...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Finest Antique English Burr Walnut and Brass Cigar Cabinet / Humidor, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
About as fine as they get, this large Burr walnut cigar cabinet is a magnificent quality box beautifully made. Each corner has a carved column with a polished brass base and brass...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

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Walnut

1880s Asian Carved Wood Box with Drawers
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1880s Asian carved wood box with drawers.
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1880s Antique Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Fabulous Vintage Sea Shell Encrusted Maitland Smith Style Box
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage sea Shell encrusted treasure box richly deco in colourful sea shells. All natural organic sea shell.
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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Shell

19th Century French Polished Bauche Fireproof Strongbox with Royal Coat of Arms
Located in Dallas, TX
This French fireproof strongbox, crafted circa 1880 by Bauche in the Marne region, showcases the period’s finest industrial security design. Constructed in heavy cast iron and weighi...
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Decorative Boxes

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Iron

Porcelain Peint Main Vintage Gift Wrapped Trinket Box by Limoges
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful porcelain peint main (hand painted) vintage gift wrapped trinket box with bow by Limoges, circa 1980s. This piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks ...
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20th Century French Decorative Boxes

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Porcelain

Vintage Fendi Pequin Stripe Trinket Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Unique and interesting trinket box by Fendi. This vintage piece from the early 1990s is made in leather and covered in the classic Fendi Pequin stripe fabric design. This piece ope...
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1990s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

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Leather, Fabric

Quartz and Marble Box
Located in Paris, FR
Box quartz and marble in black marble with lid. With natural quartz on lid's top.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes

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Quartz, Marble

Burmese Gold and Black Lacquer Owl Boxes, Set of 2
Located in Stamford, CT
1960s hand-painted gold and black lacquer owl nesting boxes. Larger box is signed on the underside "handmade in Burma".
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1960s Burmese Chinoiserie Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Paint, Paper

Exquisite Large Red Jasper Decorative Box, Made in India
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite handcrafted red jasper box, measuring 8" x 6", featuring striking natural banding and patterns in deep red, cream, and earthy tones. Expertly made in India, this polished s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Decorative Boxes

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Stone

Italian Onyx Dresser Box, 1960s
Located in Savannah, GA
An Italian brown onyx paw foot dresser box, 1960s. 5 ¾ inches wide by 4 ¼ inches deep by 2 ¼ inches tall
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1960s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Onyx

Japanese Carved Bone Floral Birds Inro, signed early 20th Century
Located in Norton, MA
Nicely carved Inro with birds and flowers. Quality craftsmanship. Hand-carved pierced sides and top. Opens into two pieces, held together with a rust-red s...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone

Antique Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Box 1940s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique 1940s Mosaic Shell Inlaid Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Box. Mosaic Luxury Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Vanity Box. Middle Eastern Asian Mosaic Wood Box with Inlays ...
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Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes

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Bone, Shell, Abalone, Fruitwood

Mint C. and Large Antique Display Box w. Beveled Glass Top & Silver Spoons
Located in Lisse, NL
Fine quality and condition, 1860s box with perfect working silver lock and key. This handcrafted spoon box is another one of our recent great finds. It comes with beautifully shaped...
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Mid-19th Century Dutch Biedermeier Antique Decorative Boxes

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Silver

Vintage Celadon Glazed Porcelain Box & Cover - South Korea - Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage celadon glazed porcelain box and cover - featuring a carved Phoenix and flowers - glazed finish throughout - signed on the bottom - South Korea - late 20th century. Excellen...
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Late 20th Century Korean Decorative Boxes

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Porcelain

Vintage Agate Inlaid Moorish Wedding Jewelry Dressing Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large vintage Moorish wedding jewelry box inlaid with semi-precious agate stones and covered with brass and silvered metal filigree. Large circular Moorish Middle East jewelry...
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Decorative Boxes

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Metal, Brass

Irresistible Charm – Three Terriers in a Hand-Carved Wooden Treat Box
Located in Stockholm, SE
This adorable box, shaped like a woven basket, is crowned with three lively carved terriers, each with expressive features, shining glass eyes, and a lovingly detailed coat. The craf...
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Early 1900s Swiss Bohemian Antique Decorative Boxes

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Boxwood

Soviet Russian Fedoskino Hand Painted Golden Autumn Landscape Lacquer box
Located in New York, NY
Museum quality Fedoskino soviet era hand painted lacquer box, Golden Autumn, artist signed 20th Century Depicting an idyllic autumn landscape with a romantic bridge over a still stre...
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20th Century Russian Decorative Boxes

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Lacquer

Hermès Paris Ormolu and Carnelian Enamel Pill / Trinket Box, 1960s-1980s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hermès Paris Ormolu and Carnelian Enamel Pill/Trinket Box, Made in France, circa 1960s–1980s A chic and finely crafted round Hermès Paris box in ormolu with a striking carnelian-red...
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20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes

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Enamel, Ormolu

Art Deco Flapper Powder Puff Doll & Stand by Fasold & Stuach, C1930
Located in Devon, England
First time we've had one of these so quite a rare find and in superb condition is this wonderful 1930's Art Deco German porcelain pin cushion half doll related head powder puff set, ...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Porcelain

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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