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Decorative Boxes For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Arts and Crafts
Roberto Cavalli Lucite Jewelry Box with Tortoise Effect, Italy, 1970s
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

Vintage Wooden Box, Suitcase, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
In fair condition new painted only for decoration have damages and scratches.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 Pine Boxes by Jordi Vilanova, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of 6 pine boxes by Jordi Vilanova. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials: Wood Dimensions: L: D ...
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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Berte Jessen for Royal Copenhagen Faience Danish Modern Lidded Ceramic Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage circa 1970s midcentury Danish modern faience ceramic box by Berte Jessen for Royal Copenhagen. This lidded circular box is fully marked and has a beautiful and colorful des...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Karl Springer Style Tessellated Stone and Brass Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Karl Springer style tessellated stone and brass box. Mahogany lined interior with compartment for storage. Beautiful patina to the brass accents. Would work well in a variety of ...
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1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone, Brass

Unusual Italian Box in Brass and Lapis Lazuli
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An elegant Italian box made of brass and lapis lazuli, ca' 1970's.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Maria Pergay, Metal Box and Agathe, France, 1970
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Maria Pergay (1930), Large flat box in silver metal, France 1970. A red-veined Agathe stone is set on the lid, the interior is dressed in exotic wood. Excellence of the realization, ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Lidded Alabaster Stash or 420 Box on Brass Paw Feet with Red Lined Interior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful Alabaster box, with a closure trimmed in brass and lined in red velvet. The brass paw feet give the hinged box a nice place to rest. A compliment to any valet or dres...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Alabaster, Brass

Majolica Lobster Tureen, circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Majolica lobster tureen or box with green glaze, circa 1950.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Beautiful Original 1950s Sewing Box with Teak Veneer with Hinged Table Top
Located in München, DE
Beautiful original mid century sewing box with hinged top. Also ideal as a bedside or side table for storing magazines and newspapers and many o...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Formica, Wood, Teak, Plywood

Large Marble Square Midcentury Object
Located in London, GB
A large marble square objet. Belgium, circa 1970s. Good vintage condition. Heavy in weight as it is solid. Location: Belgium Galler...
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1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Marble

Italian Box In Brass And Tiger's Eye
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An elegant Italian box made of brass and tiger's eye, ca' 1970's.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Letterpress Cabinet, a Rare Treasure of Printing History, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the rich history of printing with this extraordinary Antique Letterpress Cabinet, complete with 700 wooden pieces, originating ...
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1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Metal

Noel BC Chrome and Brass Metal Desk Set and Box, Italy 1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian designer Noel BC Italy designed this modernist desk accessory set in the 1970s. The set is built with a rectangular box and a contact book. The pieces boast a geometric shape with chrome and gilt brass design in silver and gold colors. The interior of the box is in black Lucite or acrylic. The contact book is in immaculate condition and has never been used. The best way to keep your contacts in a safe place is the old-fashioned way. The desktop set...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Metal, Brass, Chrome

Decorative Box in Polished Steel, Brass and Wood by Rue Royale, France 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing rectangular decorative box in polished steel and brass with a wooden interior arrangement. Its style resembles contemporary products by Romeo Rega. Made in France in th...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Metal, Brass, Steel, Chrome

Maitland-Smith Steer Horn Lidded Box
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Vintage lidded box crafted in steer horn elements with metal spacers and having a carved penshell handle and feet.
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20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Horn

Tiffany Mid-Century Modern Sterling Silver Box
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern sterling silver box. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover flat and hinged with flat molded rim. Box interior cedar lined and p...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Diminutive Midcentury Stone Box on Chrome Stand
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A variegated purple stone box with black interior and brass hinged lid. With a separate brushed chrome stand with patinated metal bars. V shaped stretcher...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone, Chrome

Music Play Box, Around 1960s, Made in Switzerland
Located in Wien, AT
Music play box, around 1960s, made in Switzerland. Wood inlays. Plays " Love story " Music Hight when open: 19cm.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Pair Italian Midcentury Porcelain Figural Dove Boxes, circa 1960s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair Italian midcentury Porcelain Figural Dove Boxes, circa 1960s Italy, circa 1960s This pair of Italian midcentury porcelain figural dove boxes from the 1960s is a delightful and ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Palisander & Rosewood Box / Humidor by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk Rare Woods
Located in San Diego, CA
A very hard-to-find concave square lidded container, box or humidor designed by Jens Quistgaard for Dansk, circa 1960s. The box is made of palisander or rosewood (same family of wood...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Palisander, Rosewood

Embossed Ceramic Box, Model "Flowers" by Mithé Espelt, France, 1970
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
A rectangular chest with three flowers glazed in green, blue and white. Crackled gold frame. Wooden base with green felt at the back. France, Circa 1970 Dimensions : Height ...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Earthenware

1960's Brazilian Modern Ice Bucket in Imbuia and Brazilian Rosewood
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this mid-century modern ice bucket that was made in the sixties is one of a kind! This beautiful wooden ice bucket is made with imbuia hardwood and Brazilian rosewoo...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Hardwood

Antique Limoges Porcelain Jewelry Box or Lidded Candy Dish
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Limoges porcelain hand crafted and hand painted gold trimmed trinket, jewelry box or lidded candy dish, circa 1930. Marked, see photos. ...
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

1960s Gorgeous Box in Onyx. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous Box in Onyx. Made in Italy. This box is in excellent condition. Dimensions: 5,31 x 3,74 x 1,96 H inches 13,5 x 9,5 x 5 H cm
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Onyx

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

Materials

Brass

Hand Painted Italian Lava Glazed Ceramic Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian lava glazed ceramic lidded box. Whimsical hand painted motif underneath the lava glaze. Signed Italy. Would work well in a variety of interiors...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Multi Color Brass and Enamel Box in the Style Of Hermes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful Mid Century Enamel box with brass divisions - the colors are phenomenal and inviting. A compliment to any cocktail table, Desk or W...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Maitland Smith Seated Monkey Signed Box or Humidor with Removable Lid
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Maitland Smith seated Monkey Signed Box or Humidor with removable lid Signed with an original Maitland Smith label and factory label.
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique Italian Marble Footed Box
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous antique Italian box hand carved from a cream marble with textured claw feet and geometric details. This box has a lid with an inlaid mar...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble

Unusual Italian Octagon Box in Brass and Lapis Lazuli
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An elegant and unusual octagon shaped, Italian box made of brass and lapis lazuli, ca' 1970's. Signed made in Italy.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Hand Carved Solid Ebony Wood Box, France, 1950s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
French handcrafted solid ebony wood box made in the 1950s. Can be used as a jewellery box or as a decorative object. Good condition.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Wood, Ebony

1950s Painted Wooden Jewelry Lidded Box Studio Craft Peter Blake Bauhaus Style
Located in Hyattsville, MD
In the manner of Peter Blake. A Fairly large tabletop box. Unsigned. Has an architectural vibe, handmade, solid mahogany, with painted components. Fully ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Hardwood

20th Century Handmade Silver Vase by Asian Artisans, Vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Gorgeous vintage handmade silver Vase. Sorry we don't know anything about it, but its beautiful. It is marked with a sign of the silversmith. I am unsure of the age of this object an...
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20th Century Central Asian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Silver

Unique Silver Box by K Anderson Stockholm Sweden 1932 Signed
Located in Paris, FR
Unique silver box by K Anderson Stockholm Sweden 1932 signed K anderson and has all the embossed with all stamps for Swedish silver. This unique model probably custom made by K Ande...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Silver

Vintage Medium Size Enameled Metal Hefty Utility Bins
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medium sized multi-color enameled metal stacking utility bins in original condition with visible patina and wear. Mostly in Shades of Gray, Brown and Blue...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Lucite and Chrome Decorative Box, Italy, 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Oval decorative box made of acrylic glass and brass. Good condition, patina of time. Also perfect for jewellery, for your desk or for collecting small items. Made in Italy in the 1970s.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Chrome

Mid-Century Squared Lucite and Chrome Pocket Emptier in Dior Style, France 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning midcentury Lucite and chrome squared valet tray or ashtray. This wonderful item was produced in France in the style of Christian Dior in 1970. The pocket emptier is lovely because of the beautiful straight lines and the chromed metal central part, making it look like a cube of ice with a floating rounded chromed plate in the middle. A wonderful example of design from the 1970s, both for the fusion of materials and colours. The chromed plate can be moved, changing the shape of the item. A gorgeous item that will enhance a midcentury-style living room, studio or entrance hall. Christian Dior was founded in 1946 by designer Christian Dior. It currently designs and retails leather goods, fashion accessories, footwear, jewelry, timepieces, fragrance, makeup, and skincare products, while also maintaining its tradition as a creator of haute-couture under the Christian Dior Couture division. The Christian Dior label remains largely for women's offerings, although the company also operates the Dior Homme division for men and the baby Dior...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Chrome

Cut Crystal Lidded Box in the Style of Baccarat With Brass Closure
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A crystal lidded box - rectangular with cut squares and textured surfaces. A compliment to any cocktail table, work station or desk. Many purposes - also great in the bath as a cotton ball holder...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Crystal, Brass

Bovano Enamel Box
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A charming walnut jewelry box with enamel decoration by Bovano.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Coco De Mer Nut Sculptural Box by Antony Redmile, London
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a rare and magnificent object fashioned from a rare coco de mer nut and Ostrich egg by Antony Redmile. The box is secured to a wooden base with a silvered stand, holding both sides of the coconut. The coconut is a rich dark chocolate brown and appears to be warmly polished. The top of the box is silvered and adorned with beautiful malachite specimens. 2 small cast resin boar's teeth set with malachite are present on either side of the box, much like handles. Decorative silvered fittings hold ostrich eggs that serve as the lids to the box. Finally, a silvered fitting holds an oval malachite finial...
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1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Malachite, Silver Plate

Italian Blue and White Alabaster Marble Round Jewelry or Trinket Box
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful small Italian blue, white and black alabaster marble round jewelry or trinket box, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Alabaster marble is a combination of blue hues with touc...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Alabaster, Marble, Metal

Midcentury Mosaic and Wood Lidded Box
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool midcentury mosaic and wood lidded box, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with some wear and patina. #1444.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Glass

1960s Gorgeous Octagonal Blue and White Box in Alabaster, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Octagonal blue and white box in alabaster. Made in Italy. This box is in excellent condition. Dimension: Diameter 4,72" x 1,18" height inche...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Alabaster

Vintage Enameled Metal / Wood Drawer Piero Fornasetti Box
Located in Doraville, GA
A vintage enameled metal box with a slide out wooden drawer. The box was designed by Piero Fornasetti in the 1950's / 1960's and is listed in th...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Lucite, Brass and Vienna Straw Box, Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury box in clear Lucite and Vienna straw wicker with a brass frame. This marvelous jewelry box was designed in Italy during 1970s, following the style of Christian D...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Sculpture Storage Box in Solid Brass Tortoise Italian Design 1950s Gold
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Sculpture storage box in Solid Brass Tortoise Italian Design 1950s gold.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter Ceramic Box, Ashtray and Votive Candle Holder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bitossi for Rosenthal Nette ceramic box, ahstray and votive candle holder. All three in deep blue with white traces. Signed. Retains original paper label on the underside, which read...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Crevillen Paris Silvered and Enameled Blue Ceramic Jewellery Box 1970
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful French midcentury silvered decorative box produced by Crevillen Paris in the early 1970s. This jewellery box features a beautiful enameled blue ceramic top depicting a woma...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Enamel

Gabriella Crespi Tortoise and Sterling Silver Box
Located in New York, NY
Gabriella Crespi tortoise and sterling silver box. Vintage Crespi cylindrical cigarette case with engraved Gabriella Crespi logo monogram and original ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Christofle, Paris, Ribbed Solid / Sterling Silver Card Case
Located in Bath, GB
A smart twentieth century card case made from sterling / 925 silver, fully marked and signed by this luxury French silversmith. Beautiful condition measuring 3 5/8" x 2 3/8" x 1/4...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

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, jewelry or playing cards. Measurem...
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes

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Oak

Onyx and Brass Hinged Box in Brown, Amber, Taupe and Red, Italian, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Stunning onyx marble box with brass hinged lid and charming brass feet. Lined with red velvet, which shows a black mark on the interior. The marble exhibits swirls of brown, taupe, ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Marble, Onyx

Vintage Lidded Wooden Box with Brass Hinges by Piero Fornasetti
Located in Doraville, GA
A vintage box with a brass hinged lid. The box was designed by Piero Fornasetti in the 1950s / 1960s. The box is composed of what appears to be a mahogany dovetailed wooden box, bras...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Metal, Brass

1950s Motorola Town & Country Model 6L2 Portable Butterscotch Radio
Located in Miami Beach, FL
WORKING Motorola town and country portable AM Radio. The chassis is model HS-226. This is a 5 tube Transoceanic type 1V tubes. It has the original cord. There...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Resin

Louis Vuitton Suitcase
Located in New York, NY
Luis Vuitton suitcase.
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather

Vintage Malachite and Bronze Round Two Part Box Desk Accessory
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely and substantial malachite and bronze vintage box is 2 parts. The bronze embedded lines form the perimeter set against the malachite. This makes a great desk accessory and...
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1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Malachite, Bronze

Alabaster Round Hinged Box in Brown Red with Blue Hinge, Italian, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful petite brown/ red hand-carved alabaster hinged box. The brownish red alabaster contrasts beautifully with the blue toned hinge hardware. This p...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Alabaster

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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