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Decorative Boxes For Sale
Pink Marble Rectangular Tissue Box
Pink Marble Rectangular Tissue Box

Pink Marble Rectangular Tissue Box

$160Sale Price / item|30% Off

Pink Marble Rectangular Tissue Box

Located in Prague, Czech Republic.

Crafted entirely by hand, this marble tissue box cover is a fusion of form and function, seamlessly blending into any space while adding sophisticati...

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2010s European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Marble

Grey and White Stoneware Ceramic Covered Pot or Box by Anne Kjaersgaard La Borne
Grey and White Stoneware Ceramic Covered Pot or Box by Anne Kjaersgaard La Borne

Grey and White Stoneware Ceramic Covered Pot or Box by Anne Kjaersgaard La Borne

By Anne Kjaersgaard

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Anne Kjaersgaard Realised in la Borne circa 1960 Original stoneware ceramic covered pot or box Signed under the base with black pigment Original perfect condition Heig...

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

Materials

Ceramic

Cut Crystal Square Box with Lid by Tiffany&Co
Cut Crystal Square Box with Lid by Tiffany&Co

Cut Crystal Square Box with Lid by Tiffany&Co

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Cut crystal lidded trinket box by Tiffany & Co. It playfully revisits the Rubic cube vibe, the iconic post-modern puzzle game. The box can be used in various settings, from cockt...

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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal

Art Nouveau Sea Battle Repoussé Box with Moonstones by Alfred Daguet
Art Nouveau Sea Battle Repoussé Box with Moonstones by Alfred Daguet

Art Nouveau Sea Battle Repoussé Box with Moonstones by Alfred Daguet

By Alfred Daguet

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Daguet’s beautifully patinated box is a rich textural and colorful tour de force. The top of Daguet’s box is striking for its bird’s-eye-view of a crab clutching a viper eel. Using r...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper, Steel

Antique Bronze Box from Belgium Gothic Style
Antique Bronze Box from Belgium Gothic Style

Antique Bronze Box from Belgium Gothic Style

Located in Miami, FL

Gothic Style, very detailed crafted antique bronze box. Marked underneath, made in Belgium. In original good condition. A-444-335

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20th Century Belgian Gothic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Swedish Allmoge Folk Art Bentwood Chest
19th Century Swedish Allmoge Folk Art Bentwood Chest

19th Century Swedish Allmoge Folk Art Bentwood Chest

Located in Pearland, TX

An incredible Swedish hand-painted chest, having hand-forged iron straps and fittings. Original key included.

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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bentwood

Arnaldo Pomodoro and Giò Pomodoro bronze box from the 1950s
Arnaldo Pomodoro and Giò Pomodoro bronze box from the 1950s

Arnaldo Pomodoro and Giò Pomodoro bronze box from the 1950s

By Arnaldo Pomodoro, Gio Pomodoro

Located in Vigevano, PV

Arnaldo Pomodoro and Giò Pomodoro. A bronze box with lid, part of a series of four boxes created by the two brothers Giò and Arnaldo Pomodoro for the Galleria Editrice Il Sestante in...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Excellent Huge Wooden Box, Casket, circa 1900, Jugendstil, Austria
Excellent Huge Wooden Box, Casket, circa 1900, Jugendstil, Austria

Excellent Huge Wooden Box, Casket, circa 1900, Jugendstil, Austria

Located in Wien, AT

Huge wonderfully decorated wooden box, an original of the Jugendstil era, made in Austria. This casket is an impressive example of the craftsmanship of the period around 1900. Only ...

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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique French Pointed Cut Crystal Box with Bronze Mounts
Antique French Pointed Cut Crystal Box with Bronze Mounts

Antique French Pointed Cut Crystal Box with Bronze Mounts

Located in Toronto, ON

This antique pointed cut crystal and bronze box makes a statement in any space. An early 1900s French production, this piece transitions from modern to classic interiors seamlessly w...

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Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

1970s Mid-Century Modern Plexiglass and Brass Italian Luxury Box by Cavinato
1970s Mid-Century Modern Plexiglass and Brass Italian Luxury Box by Cavinato

1970s Mid-Century Modern Plexiglass and Brass Italian Luxury Box by Cavinato

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Aci Castello, IT

Chic 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Luxury Box by Ulderico Cavinato Milano An exquisite piece of high-end Italian decorative arts, this luxury box was designed by Ulderico Cavinato...

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

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Geometric Marquetry Wood Box
French Art Deco Geometric Marquetry Wood Box

French Art Deco Geometric Marquetry Wood Box

By Studio Art Deco

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning ornamental lidded box with a marquetry design was made in France around the 1930s. It features a distinctive raised design with a rectangular body, composed of lacquere...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

18th Century Brass Mounted Mahogany Strong Box with Spring Lock Interior Tray
18th Century Brass Mounted Mahogany Strong Box with Spring Lock Interior Tray

18th Century Brass Mounted Mahogany Strong Box with Spring Lock Interior Tray

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Mid 18th century mahogany strong box with applied brass edges centering a central applique on the lid, a large lock plate (key present) and large carry handles. The two ends fitted w...

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18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Large Murano 24k Gold On Black Glass Rectangular Box, Contemporary
Large Murano 24k Gold On Black Glass Rectangular Box, Contemporary

Large Murano 24k Gold On Black Glass Rectangular Box, Contemporary

Located in Westport, CT

One of a kind Murano handcrafted large rectangular shaped clear blown glass box with floating 24k gold on black orb center creating a beautiful sculptural bronze color, each box wi...

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2010s Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Murano Glass

Antique Austrian Sterling Silver and Guilloche Enamel Pill Box, circa 1900
Antique Austrian Sterling Silver and Guilloche Enamel Pill Box, circa 1900

Antique Austrian Sterling Silver and Guilloche Enamel Pill Box, circa 1900

Located in Bath, GB

An absolutely stunning large antique Viennese sterling silver pill box made from a hefty gauge of Austrian silver. All sides are decorated with a white guilloche enamel showcasing...

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1890s Austrian Late Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Pierrot porcelain box, France, 1970
Pierrot porcelain box, France, 1970

Pierrot porcelain box, France, 1970

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

A decorative French porcelain box, dating from the 1970s, depicting a stylized Pierrot, an iconic figure in the world of theater and poetry. The lid is surmounted by a delicately scu...

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1970s French Rococo Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Scarce 1931 Houbigant Art Deco Triple Compact Vanity in Orange Yellow and Black
Scarce 1931 Houbigant Art Deco Triple Compact Vanity in Orange Yellow and Black

Scarce 1931 Houbigant Art Deco Triple Compact Vanity in Orange Yellow and Black

Located in Red Lion, PA

This Scarce 1931 Houbigant Art Deco Triple Compact Vanity is a stunning and extremely hard-to-find example of early 20th-century luxury cosmetics design. Released in 1931 by Houbigan...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique English Victorian Bramah Leather Fold-out Stationary Writing Desk
Antique English Victorian Bramah Leather Fold-out Stationary Writing Desk

Antique English Victorian Bramah Leather Fold-out Stationary Writing Desk

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Beautiful & Luxurious Handcrafted Victorian Bramah Fold-out Travelling Writing Companion With Fitted Leather Interior, Ceramic Blotting Tablets. Complete with Beautifully Desi...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Swedish Grace Bronze Box, Sweden 1930’s
Swedish Grace Bronze Box, Sweden 1930’s

Swedish Grace Bronze Box, Sweden 1930’s

Located in Valby, 84

Rare Swedish Grace box made in solid bronze with oak on the inside of the box, the box is made in Sweden in the 1930's in a classic swedish art deco inspired style called Swedish gra...

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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Agresti Grande Segreto Armored Jewelry Case
Agresti Grande Segreto Armored Jewelry Case

Agresti Grande Segreto Armored Jewelry Case

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Armored jewelry case with pull out necklace bars. See information below for details of item variations. Gold variation: Shiny gold steel. Inside d...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Steel

Cigarette Case black lines Art Deco style Salimbeni
Cigarette Case black lines Art Deco style Salimbeni

Cigarette Case black lines Art Deco style Salimbeni

By Cartier, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Rectangular pocket cigarette case with long rounded sides in 925/1000 sterling silver with black fire-enamelled stripes. With button and spring opening. Measurements cm. 10.3 x 5.8 ...

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1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Stunning Late 1800s Gothic Revival Walnut & Brass Tea Caddy Box W. Great Patina
Stunning Late 1800s Gothic Revival Walnut & Brass Tea Caddy Box W. Great Patina

Stunning Late 1800s Gothic Revival Walnut & Brass Tea Caddy Box W. Great Patina

Located in Lisse, NL

A very pleasing, late 19th century, double compartment tea caddy. This marvellous and rare tea caddy is in very good condition and the burl walnut has a truly warm, deep and rich pa...

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Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Brass

14 Lacquered Paper Mache Trinket Boxes Russian Kashmir Indian Burmese Thailand
14 Lacquered Paper Mache Trinket Boxes Russian Kashmir Indian Burmese Thailand

14 Lacquered Paper Mache Trinket Boxes Russian Kashmir Indian Burmese Thailand

Located in Dayton, OH

Collection of 14 vintage hand-painted, lacquered paper mache lacquerware trinket / keepsake / cigarette / storage boxes, from the Russian, Kashmir, Indian, Burmese, and Thailand regi...

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20th Century Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Silver Sugar box, Vienna 1867-1872
Silver Sugar box, Vienna 1867-1872

Silver Sugar box, Vienna 1867-1872

Located in Delft, NL

Silver Sugar box, Vienna 1867-1872 An Austrian-Hungary silver sugar box with hinged lid. On the lid a rose with leaves as knob. A rectangular box with beautiful round scalloped body...

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19th Century Austrian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

English Enamel Painted Trinket Box of a Bunny Rabbit
English Enamel Painted Trinket Box of a Bunny Rabbit

English Enamel Painted Trinket Box of a Bunny Rabbit

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Charming ceramic trinket, pill or small jewelry box with an adorable rabbit on the front, surrounded by lush greenery. This piece would certainly be a fantastic addition to an existi...

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Mid-20th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Brass, Enamel

Scottish Sewing Set of Tartan Ware, 19th Century
Scottish Sewing Set of Tartan Ware, 19th Century

Scottish Sewing Set of Tartan Ware, 19th Century

Located in Delft, NL

Scottish sewing set of Tartan ware, 19th century Set of 4 items of Tartanware, Scottish sewing set, exists of a rectangular box, marked by Stuart A thread...

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Late 19th Century Scottish Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Italian Tiger Eye Semi-Precious Stone Jewelry Trinket Box
Italian Tiger Eye Semi-Precious Stone Jewelry Trinket Box

Italian Tiger Eye Semi-Precious Stone Jewelry Trinket Box

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Classic Rectangular Tiger Eye Box featuring a black stone interior. Both form and function best describe this piece. We see this decorative box holding favorite trinkets as well as s...

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

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Moroccan Moorish Middle Eastern Large Inlaid Wood Micro Mosaic Jewelry Box
Moroccan Moorish Middle Eastern Large Inlaid Wood Micro Mosaic Jewelry Box

Moroccan Moorish Middle Eastern Large Inlaid Wood Micro Mosaic Jewelry Box

Located in Studio City, CA

Stunning mosaic design, this intricate wood box is made from multiple micro pieces of wood with some possible bone inlays. Gorgeous craftsmanship. A true work of art. Would be a ...

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20th Century Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Fanciullacci Majolica Ceramic Dresser Box with Lid Horse Relief Italy 1950s-1960
Fanciullacci Majolica Ceramic Dresser Box with Lid Horse Relief Italy 1950s-1960

Fanciullacci Majolica Ceramic Dresser Box with Lid Horse Relief Italy 1950s-1960

By Fratelli Fanciullacci

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Charming vintage pottery dresser box features a minimal rectangular form with matching lid and Mid Century Modern relief and sgraffito decor. A prancing horse motif is done in brigh...

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

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Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery, Terracotta

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Table Box
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Table Box

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Table Box

By Pampaloni

Located in VALENZA, IT

Rectangular/octagonal table box in 925 silver. The box was completely handmade in Florence at the end of the last century. Engraved with floral and abstract motifs, it has been fin...

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1990s Italian Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Waterford Lismore Crystal Box with Lid
Vintage Waterford Lismore Crystal Box with Lid

Vintage Waterford Lismore Crystal Box with Lid

By Waterford Crystal

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

The crystal box with lid features elongated oval form and cut Lismore pattern decoration. The box is in very good vintage condition; it is signed in etching on the side near the bott...

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20th Century Irish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal

Swedish Grace, pewter lid box, decor of dolphin, 1931
Swedish Grace, pewter lid box, decor of dolphin, 1931

Swedish Grace, pewter lid box, decor of dolphin, 1931

Located in Stockholm, SE

A pewter lid box, decor of dolphin, 1931 and engraved decor of figur on dolphin by Harald Linder for JL Hultman, Uddevalla Sweden 1931. With hallmarks JLH, E8=1931, U

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Antique Chinese Export Silver Box Circa 1880
Antique Chinese Export Silver Box Circa 1880

Antique Chinese Export Silver Box Circa 1880

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export silver box; an addition to our collection of Chinese silverware. This exceptional antique Chinese Export Silver (CES) box has a plain rectangular form. The surface of the body is encompassed with exceptional chased oriental Chinese dragon designs amidst clouds, all on a matte background; each panel bears a plain and unembellished border. This antique silver box is fitted with a hinged silver cover, bearing a continuation of cloud ornamentation to the side panels. The upper plateau of the cover is ornamented with two further dragon designs accented with impressive emanating whiskers, incorporating a circular vacant cartouche to the centre. By virtue of its size this versatile box could be used for a multitude of functions. The box features a solid silver base which is plain and unembellished, apart from the feature hallmarks; a solid silver base is a sign of quality. The hallmarks struck to the underside of this antique Chinese box...

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1880s Chinese Antique Decorative Boxes

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Silver

Wicker Duck Box
Wicker Duck Box

Wicker Duck Box

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Wicker duck box from the Shanghai collection with its notorious intricate wicker structure, removable lid, carved beak, and bamboo trim.

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20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wicker

Egg Set, Small, Medium and Large Jars, Blue, Brown, Cream Onyx & Alpaca Silver
Egg Set, Small, Medium and Large Jars, Blue, Brown, Cream Onyx & Alpaca Silver

Egg Set, Small, Medium and Large Jars, Blue, Brown, Cream Onyx & Alpaca Silver

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

Salta province is called the beautiful, and this adjective introduces us to its profound beauty. Its fertile valleys, windy desert, colorful mountains and blue sky are the images tha...

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2010s Argentine Organic Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Outstanding quality antique Victorian oak decanter and games box
Outstanding quality antique Victorian oak decanter and games box

Outstanding quality antique Victorian oak decanter and games box

Located in Ipswich, GB

Outstanding quality antique Victorian oak decanter and games box, having an outstanding quality oak case with ornate metal mounts and two carrying handles to the sides, having a lift...

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19th Century Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass, Oak

Thuya Wood Vintage Handmade Jewelry Casket Box Manning of Ireland Irish New
Thuya Wood Vintage Handmade Jewelry Casket Box Manning of Ireland Irish New

Thuya Wood Vintage Handmade Jewelry Casket Box Manning of Ireland Irish New

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Absolutely Stunning Lady's or Gentleman's Jewellery Casket of outstanding quality and of generous size, made in Ireland by renowned cabinet makers Mannings of Ireland, using well fig...

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Early 2000s Irish Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

17th/18th Century Italian Venetian Marquetry Table Box
17th/18th Century Italian Venetian Marquetry Table Box

17th/18th Century Italian Venetian Marquetry Table Box

Located in Forney, TX

An important early antique Italian Renaissance table box, handcrafted in Northern Italy in the 17th/18th century, cassone chest form, richly inlaid, the top and front panel with fruitwood banding framing...

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18th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

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

18thC. Georgian Yew Wood Large Sarcophagus Shaped Table Box England. Circa 1760
18thC. Georgian Yew Wood Large Sarcophagus Shaped Table Box England. Circa 1760

18thC. Georgian Yew Wood Large Sarcophagus Shaped Table Box England. Circa 1760

Located in Incline Village, NV

Fabulous looking fine quality and unusual large size 18th century George III table top yew wood sarcophagus shaped box. While it could have been a tea caddy; at 14" wide it seems ove...

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1760s English George III Antique Decorative Boxes

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Yew

Tronador Square Bordeaux Onyx Stone Box by AIREDELSUR, Hand-Carved
Tronador Square Bordeaux Onyx Stone Box by AIREDELSUR, Hand-Carved

Tronador Square Bordeaux Onyx Stone Box by AIREDELSUR, Hand-Carved

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

The shape of the inactive Tronador volcano reminded us of the pyramid shaped idea of our boxes that make up this collection. With a rectangular or square base, the box is a reflectio...

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2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone, Onyx

French Silver-Tone Metal Jewelry Box – Rectangular with Sparkling Facets – 1970s
French Silver-Tone Metal Jewelry Box – Rectangular with Sparkling Facets – 1970s

French Silver-Tone Metal Jewelry Box – Rectangular with Sparkling Facets – 1970s

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

French Silver-Tone Metal Jewelry Box – Rectangular with Sparkling Facets – 1970s Description: This is a rectangular metal box with a silver-tone finish, likely made of pewter or ano...

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1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Tin

Pill Box oval horse's head miniature Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Pill Box oval horse's head miniature Sterling Silver Salimbeni

Pill Box oval horse's head miniature Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Oval pill box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fired enamels, and a miniature horse's head hand-painted by the painter Romano Buccioni. With raised beaded decoration. Vie...

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1960s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Jewelry Box Covered with Blue Moroccan Leather Napoleon 3 Period
Jewelry Box Covered with Blue Moroccan Leather Napoleon 3 Period

Jewelry Box Covered with Blue Moroccan Leather Napoleon 3 Period

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Very pretty wooden box covered with blue green leather decorated bookbinders, enhanced with gold leaf. On the lid of the box is represented a wise man in meditation holding a pilgrim...

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1860s French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Leather

Large French Limoges Porcelain Rectangular Orange Gilt Box
Large French Limoges Porcelain Rectangular Orange Gilt Box

Large French Limoges Porcelain Rectangular Orange Gilt Box

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

As found in Paris, an impressive Limoges hand painted box. The colors on this box are fantastic, the orange is painted what we would describe as Hermes orange. The gold gilt certainl...

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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes

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Gold, Brass

Antique Blackinton & Co. Art Nouveau Smokers Repousse Sterling Silver Matchsafe
Antique Blackinton & Co. Art Nouveau Smokers Repousse Sterling Silver Matchsafe

Antique Blackinton & Co. Art Nouveau Smokers Repousse Sterling Silver Matchsafe

A fine antique signed silver Art Nouveau cigarette & cigar themed matchsafe. By R. Blackinton & Co. In sterling silver. With repousse depictions to both sides of the faces and he...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

1901 Germany, Erhard & Söhne, Brass Inlaid Rosewood Twine Caddy with Scissors
1901 Germany, Erhard & Söhne, Brass Inlaid Rosewood Twine Caddy with Scissors

1901 Germany, Erhard & Söhne, Brass Inlaid Rosewood Twine Caddy with Scissors

By Erhard & Söhne

Located in Morristown, NJ

Circa 1901, Erhard & Söhne, Germany, a Jugendstil/Art Nouveau brass and rosewood string box, decorated in the round with children playing tug-of-war. The lid is beautifully decorated...

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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare 2 tier Swiss 19th century Black Forest Jewelry box hand carved Fox & bird.
Rare 2 tier Swiss 19th century Black Forest Jewelry box hand carved Fox & bird.

Rare 2 tier Swiss 19th century Black Forest Jewelry box hand carved Fox & bird.

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

This incredibly rare two-tier Swiss Black Forest jewelry box is fully hand-carved from a single block of wood, making it a true masterpiece. What sets this box apart is its unique de...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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.