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Early 17th Century Medieval Handcrafted Black Iron Coffer or Box
Early 17th Century Medieval Handcrafted Black Iron Coffer or Box

Early 17th Century Medieval Handcrafted Black Iron Coffer or Box

Located in Brescia, IT

The iron coffer, fully original in every part of it, was forged and handcrafted in German in the 1610. Complete with key. Full working iron mechanisms. It ...

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Early 17th Century German Medieval Antique Decorative Boxes

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Iron

1980s Chinese Enamel Box
1980s Chinese Enamel Box

1980s Chinese Enamel Box

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1980s Chinese enamel box.

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1980s Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Théodore Haviland Limoges “Bombones Saint” Porcelain Box after Sandoz, France, c
Théodore Haviland Limoges “Bombones Saint” Porcelain Box after Sandoz, France, c

Théodore Haviland Limoges “Bombones Saint” Porcelain Box after Sandoz, France, c

By Edouard-Marcel Sandoz

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Théodore Haviland Limoges “Bombones Saint” Porcelain Box after Sandoz, France, circa 1920 Striking French porcelain lidded box from the “Bombones Saint” series by Théodore Haviland,...

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20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

René Lalique (1860-1945) « Boite Ronde Grande Muguet » Mint Green 1921
René Lalique (1860-1945) « Boite Ronde Grande Muguet » Mint Green 1921

René Lalique (1860-1945) « Boite Ronde Grande Muguet » Mint Green 1921

By René Lalique

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

René Lalique (1860-1945), Mint Opalescent Glass « Boite Ronde Grande Muguet » 1921 Mint green tinted molded-pressed opalescent glass box decorated with Lily of the Valley Extremel...

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1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Art Glass

19th century non-combustible cast-iron travel strongbox by Bauche-Fichet, France
19th century non-combustible cast-iron travel strongbox by Bauche-Fichet, France

19th century non-combustible cast-iron travel strongbox by Bauche-Fichet, France

Located in NICE, FR

19th century non-combustible cast-iron travel strongbox by Bauche-Fichet, France Antique travel safe in non-combustible cast iron from northeastern France (Gueux, Marne). It is de...

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Fabulous Sailors Valentines Sea Shell Treasure Box
Fabulous Sailors Valentines Sea Shell Treasure Box

Fabulous Sailors Valentines Sea Shell Treasure Box

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Unique fabulous Sailors Valentines micro sea shells treasure box with central flower.

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1960s American American Classical Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

Tessellated Faux Horn Covered Box
Tessellated Faux Horn Covered Box

Tessellated Faux Horn Covered Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful tessellated faux horn decorative box made in France. Gorgeous detail work inside and out. Add some French style to you design project.

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1980s French Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Resin

Walnut Jewelery Box
Walnut Jewelery Box

Walnut Jewelery Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Walnut Jewelry Box Flip top with suede covered interior 4 swing out drawers

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1960s American Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Walnut

Moorish Jewelry Box, Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl & Sandalwood, 1960, Syria
Moorish Jewelry Box, Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl & Sandalwood, 1960, Syria

Moorish Jewelry Box, Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl & Sandalwood, 1960, Syria

Located in Delray Beach, FL

exquisite middle Eastern Moorish Syrian inlay jewelry box. This box is intricately inlaid with Moorish motif designs which have been uniquely inlaid with bone, mother of pearl and f...

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20th Century Asian Islamic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Sandalwood

Handcrafted Tinned Copper Metal Betel or Spices Caddy Box
Handcrafted Tinned Copper Metal Betel or Spices Caddy Box

Handcrafted Tinned Copper Metal Betel or Spices Caddy Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Beautiful handcrafted tinned copper decorative octagonal betel box with lid and brass latch. The metal is delicately and intricately hand-hammered and repousse with floral and geometric designs. This Vintage brass box...

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Quality Figured Walnut Sewing Box
Antique Victorian Quality Figured Walnut Sewing Box

Antique Victorian Quality Figured Walnut Sewing Box

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian quality figured walnut sewing box having a brass handle to the lift up top opening to reveal a fitted interior, drop down front opening to reveal a storage drawer ...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

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Walnut

Vintage Umbrella Stand in Briar and Gilded Finish - 1990s
Vintage Umbrella Stand in Briar and Gilded Finish - 1990s

Vintage Umbrella Stand in Briar and Gilded Finish - 1990s

Located in Manzano, IT

Vintage Umbrella Stand in Burl and Gilded Finish - 1990s An elegant umbrella stand with a refined and timeless design, made in the 1990s. The frame features briarwood panels with wa...

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18th Century and Earlier European Modern Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage German Porcelain Women Figural Tray Box
Vintage German Porcelain Women Figural Tray Box

Vintage German Porcelain Women Figural Tray Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Shows two small chips as shown on pictures

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1960s German Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Christofle Silver Plated Metal Box, 60s
Christofle Silver Plated Metal Box, 60s

Christofle Silver Plated Metal Box, 60s

By Christofle

Located in Catania, IT

Apple” Christofle box in good condition in silver metaL.

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1960s French Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Lovely Lidded Art Deco Ceramic Box 1930s
Lovely Lidded Art Deco Ceramic Box 1930s

Lovely Lidded Art Deco Ceramic Box 1930s

Located in Tilburg, NL

Lovely Lidded Art Deco Ceramic Box 1930s This is a wonderful lidded ceramic art deco box. Great design and lovely colors - a true modernist piece with a lot of elegance. Would be gr...

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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Pottery

Early 1900st Tanslucent Milk Glass Box, Handcrafted with Original Brass Mounts
Early 1900st Tanslucent Milk Glass Box, Handcrafted with Original Brass Mounts

Early 1900st Tanslucent Milk Glass Box, Handcrafted with Original Brass Mounts

Located in Lisse, NL

All handcrafted glass box, made in France. A beautiful and quietly confident milk glass box, early 20th century. The form is clean and well balanced, with softly edges and a calm, a...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Shadow Grey Marble Rectangular Tissue Box
Shadow Grey Marble Rectangular Tissue Box

Shadow Grey Marble Rectangular Tissue Box

$174Sale Price / item|25% Off

Shadow Grey 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

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Marble

Stunning Art Deco Bronze Jewelry Box With Wood Insert by GAB, Sweden, 1930s
Stunning Art Deco Bronze Jewelry Box With Wood Insert by GAB, Sweden, 1930s

Stunning Art Deco Bronze Jewelry Box With Wood Insert by GAB, Sweden, 1930s

A rare and beautiful hinged lid bronze box with amazing patina. The inside clad in teak wood. Can be used as a jewelry or pencil box. Art Deco / Swedish Grace. Made by GAB Guldsmedsa...

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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Bronze

Vintage Celadon Glazed Porcelain Box & Cover - South Korea - Late 20th Century
Vintage Celadon Glazed Porcelain Box & Cover - South Korea - Late 20th Century

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

Antique Rare 15th Century Venetian Casket Former Dr. Albert Figdor Collection
Antique Rare 15th Century Venetian Casket Former Dr. Albert Figdor Collection

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

French Art Deco Silver, Enamel, Coral & Diamond Compact Box By Augusta Peyroula
French Art Deco Silver, Enamel, Coral & Diamond Compact Box By Augusta Peyroula

French Art Deco Silver, Enamel, Coral & Diamond Compact Box By Augusta Peyroula

Located in Bristol, GB

ANTIQUE VANITY CASE/COMPACT A beautiful and good-quality piece made from silver, which has been enamelled on the exterior to imitate malachite. The clasp features a stylised carved...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Coral, Silver, Enamel

Chinese Red Lacquer Hide Box, c. 1880
Chinese Red Lacquer Hide Box, c. 1880

Chinese Red Lacquer Hide Box, c. 1880

Located in Chicago, IL

This small treasure box from the late 19th century exemplifies the lavish splendor of the Qing-dynasty (1644-1911) decorative arts, finished with intricate surface embellishment and ...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes

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Brass

19th Century Opaline Glass Jar
19th Century Opaline Glass Jar

19th Century Opaline Glass Jar

Located in High Point, NC

19th century blue opaline glass jar from France with hand painted floral decorations on lid and base.

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19th Century French Charles X Antique Decorative Boxes

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Art Glass

Russian Malachite Gilt Bronze Decorative Box, Early 20th Century.
Russian Malachite Gilt Bronze Decorative Box, Early 20th Century.

Russian Malachite Gilt Bronze Decorative Box, Early 20th Century.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant Russian decorative box crafted in richly patterned malachite and adorned with finely cast gilt bronze mounts, dating to the early 20th century. This striking piece features v...

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Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes

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Malachite, Bronze

French Boulle Boxes Opposing Pair Napoleon III
French Boulle Boxes Opposing Pair Napoleon III

French Boulle Boxes Opposing Pair Napoleon III

Located in Northampton, GB

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Opposing Pair of Boulle Boxes From our Boxes collection, we are delighted to bring to market this pair of opposing French Boulle B...

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Decorative Boxes

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Brass

United Artists Vintage Roby Mouro Pink Panther Swag Money Box
United Artists Vintage Roby Mouro Pink Panther Swag Money Box

United Artists Vintage Roby Mouro Pink Panther Swag Money Box

By United Artists

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A delightful vintage United Artists composite Pink Panther Swag money box signed Roby Mouro and dating from around 1982. The money box is produced under license by the United Artists...

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1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Composition

Japanese Antique Black Lacquered Box 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Black Lacquered Box 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Black Lacquered Box 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This box is made in Japan and coated with black lacquer. The furniture was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and is made of cedar wood. The metal fittings are made of copper...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

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Copper

Antique Gothic Revival Sewing Case, Scottish, Walnut, Brass, Workbox, Victorian
Antique Gothic Revival Sewing Case, Scottish, Walnut, Brass, Workbox, Victorian

Antique Gothic Revival Sewing Case, Scottish, Walnut, Brass, Workbox, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Gothic revival sewing case. A Scottish, walnut and brass work box, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870. Delightful Gothic overtones from the revered Scottish revival period Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order Select walnut stocks present fine grain interest Warm caramel and biscuit hues dance across the fine casework Lid adorned with superb brass quarterfoil plate and four corner mounts Later silver plated shield engraved with a monogram and the year 1887 Fascia hosts a shaped lock escutcheon with inset working lock — key present Striking silk cotton interior lining finished in a rich scarlet hue The interior catches the eye with a buttoned finish, hosting cobalt blue sequins Trio of pouches to the lower section for hosting glass bottles or several cotton reels This is a superb antique sewing case...

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1870s British High Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Fine Silver Snuff Box, Early 20th Century
Fine Silver Snuff Box, Early 20th Century

Fine Silver Snuff Box, Early 20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

A superb rectangular silver snuff box, masterfully crafted in in the early 20th century, featuring exquisitely chased and repoussé decoration. The hinged lid is richly adorned with s...

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Early 20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes

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Silver

French Tantalus Drinks Box, Faux Books w Hidden Whisky, Gin, Cognac Glass Flasks
French Tantalus Drinks Box, Faux Books w Hidden Whisky, Gin, Cognac Glass Flasks

French Tantalus Drinks Box, Faux Books w Hidden Whisky, Gin, Cognac Glass Flasks

Located in Lisse, NL

Unique four-leather-books-design liquor tantalus with hidden decanters. If you are looking for the most interesting and worldly gift for yourself, a friend or a loved one then this cool antique...

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Mid-20th Century French Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Blown Glass, Paper

Hollywood Regency Godinger Box Safe Keep Tin Faux Bamboo
Hollywood Regency Godinger Box Safe Keep Tin Faux Bamboo

Hollywood Regency Godinger Box Safe Keep Tin Faux Bamboo

By Godinger

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a vintage Hollywood Regency Godinger box or safe keep tin.Faux bamboo. Silver plated. Stamped from the maker present. Dimensions: 4.88" H x 5. 14" W x 4.25"...

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1990s American Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes

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Silver Plate

Antique Figured Coromandel Brass Box / Casket 19th Century
Antique Figured Coromandel Brass Box / Casket 19th Century

Antique Figured Coromandel Brass Box / Casket 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a magnificent antique brass bound coromandel Victorian Gothic Revival casket by Parkins and Gotto, 24 & 25 Oxford Street, London, circa 1860...

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1860s English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Antique English Satinwood Wooden Georgian Regency Double Tea Caddy 19th Century
Antique English Satinwood Wooden Georgian Regency Double Tea Caddy 19th Century

Antique English Satinwood Wooden Georgian Regency Double Tea Caddy 19th Century

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Impressive English Georgian Sheraton Period Flame Grain Satinwood Double Tea Caddy of outstanding quality and workmanship and compact size. Circa 1800-20. The hinged lid cross band...

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Italian Florentine Rectangular Gold Embossed Leather Box with Lock and Key
Italian Florentine Rectangular Gold Embossed Leather Box with Lock and Key

Italian Florentine Rectangular Gold Embossed Leather Box with Lock and Key

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

We are always on the hunt for these vintage Florentine boxes and rarely we come across one with a lock and a key. This Italian rectangular box, lined in yellow velvet, is prefect to ...

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

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Leather, Velvet

Champlevé Enamel & Double Sided Agate Snuff Box / Bonbonnière, France c. 1880
Champlevé Enamel & Double Sided Agate Snuff Box / Bonbonnière, France c. 1880

Champlevé Enamel & Double Sided Agate Snuff Box / Bonbonnière, France c. 1880

Located in London, GB

A beautiful quality double sided 19th century French gilt metal, champlevé enamel and banded agate snuff box, bonbonnière, or possibly a pill box, made c. 1880. The trinket box or t...

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1880s French Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

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Agate, Metal, Enamel

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

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Wicker

17th Century Italian Ebonized Inlaid Milanese Table Cabinet
17th Century Italian Ebonized Inlaid Milanese Table Cabinet

17th Century Italian Ebonized Inlaid Milanese Table Cabinet

Located in Bradenton, FL

17th Century Italian Ebonized Inlaid Milanese Table Cabinet. Cabinet is an exceptional rectangular box-form cabinet veneered in richly toned ebony and rosewood, lavishly inlaid with ...

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17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Round wooden Jewel box
Round wooden Jewel box

Round wooden Jewel box

Located in Pacasmayo, PE

Keep your jewelry safe while traveling with this compact and durable black onyx jewel box. The round everything catchall box is a carved using traditional wood carpentry techniques ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone, Onyx

An Antique Wooden Lidded Box with Brass Mounts, 19th Century
An Antique Wooden Lidded Box with Brass Mounts, 19th Century

An Antique Wooden Lidded Box with Brass Mounts, 19th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

An Antique Wooden Lidded Box with Brass Mounts, 19th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Height: 13.5cm. Width: 34cm. Depth: 24.3cm. Weight: 5.7kg.

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19th Century Dutch Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

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

Vintage Monogrammed Carved Bead Trim Box
Vintage Monogrammed Carved Bead Trim Box

Vintage Monogrammed Carved Bead Trim Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This handsome antique wooden box is a refined example of Victorian-era craftsmanship, blending functional utility with intricate folk-art detail. Meticulously carved from a rich, dark-stained hardwood, the case features a sophisticated octagonal design on the lid, framed by a continuous border of hand-carved bead-and-reel trim. Centered on the cover is an ornate, hand-engraved metal shield bearing a scrolling script monogram, adding a layer of storied history and personalized charm to the piece. Its deep, warm finish and architectural lines make it a masculine yet elegant addition to a traditional library, executive desktop, or a curated shelf of curiosities. Ideally suited for safeguarding small treasures such as cufflinks, vintage stamps, or heirloom jewelry, this versatile case measures 5.75" wide, 4.25" deep, and 2" tall. The interior reveals a clean, natural wood finish, while the exterior has acquired a deep, lustrous patina over more than a century of use. It remains in great antique condition, showing minor surface scuffs and gentle smoothing to the carved edges that serve as a testament to its long history. This piece is a sophisticated find for any collector of antique treenware...

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Early 20th Century British Folk Art Decorative Boxes

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Metal

19th Century French Wooden Box Dark Wood Antique Rectangular Storage Chest
19th Century French Wooden Box Dark Wood Antique Rectangular Storage Chest

19th Century French Wooden Box Dark Wood Antique Rectangular Storage Chest

Located in High Point, NC

This 19th century French wood box is a beautifully understated example of utilitarian craftsmanship elevated by age and material quality. Constructed from solid wood with a warm, nat...

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19th Century French Antique Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Italian Green Marble Lidded Bonbonnière with Brass Mounts, Early 20th Century
Italian Green Marble Lidded Bonbonnière with Brass Mounts, Early 20th Century

Italian Green Marble Lidded Bonbonnière with Brass Mounts, Early 20th Century

Located in Hamburg, DE

This exquisite lidded bonbonnière was crafted in Italy during the first half of the 20th century and showcases the elegance of fine materials and skilled craftsmanship. Made from a f...

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1920s Italian Empire Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Alabaster, Brass

Large Square Natural Malachite Jewelry or Vanity Box
Large Square Natural Malachite Jewelry or Vanity Box

Large Square Natural Malachite Jewelry or Vanity Box

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Large Malachite Jewelry or Vanity Box. Malachite is a green copper carbonate mineral. It is part of the monolithic crystal system and has a silky luster. The malachite for this box w...

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Machiche

Pewter Rectangular Box, Italy, Early 20th Century
Pewter Rectangular Box, Italy, Early 20th Century

Pewter Rectangular Box, Italy, Early 20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Pewter rectangular box realized in the early 20th century. Dimensions : H 2.7 x L 10 x P 12.4 cm. Very good condition.

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Early 20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes

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Pewter

Art Deco Burled Wood and Enameled Metal Lid Box with Cockerel and Egg Motif
Art Deco Burled Wood and Enameled Metal Lid Box with Cockerel and Egg Motif

Art Deco Burled Wood and Enameled Metal Lid Box with Cockerel and Egg Motif

Located in Milan, IT

A charming and graphic Art Deco decorative box, combining refined materials with a playful narrative composition. The rectangular body is crafted in richly figured burled wood, displ...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Vintage Cobalt Blue Royal Limoges France 22-Karat Gold Trinket Box
Vintage Cobalt Blue Royal Limoges France 22-Karat Gold Trinket Box

Vintage Cobalt Blue Royal Limoges France 22-Karat Gold Trinket Box

By Limoges

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Elegant vintage round Limoges 22-karat gold trinket jewelry box. French vintage Limoges trinket box in cobalt royal blue with fine gold decor. Marked...

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes

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Porcelain

English Regency Period Leather Covered Sewing Box w/Gilt Brass Ornament
English Regency Period Leather Covered Sewing Box w/Gilt Brass Ornament

English Regency Period Leather Covered Sewing Box w/Gilt Brass Ornament

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

English Regency period sewing box covered in fine grained leather with gilded brass ornament, lion mask ring handles and paw feet. Opening to a floral paper lined and compartmented i...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Decorative Boxes

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Brass

1920 René Lalique - Box Marguerites Daysies Glass With Sepia Patina
1920 René Lalique - Box Marguerites Daysies Glass With Sepia Patina

1920 René Lalique - Box Marguerites Daysies Glass With Sepia Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Box "Marguerites" (Daisies) made in frosted glass with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1920. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Beautiful patina. Diameter : 8 cm Félix Marcilhac...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Blown Glass

Art Deco box in wood and metal attributed to the Maison DESNY - 1930s
Art Deco box in wood and metal attributed to the Maison DESNY - 1930s

Art Deco box in wood and metal attributed to the Maison DESNY - 1930s

By La Maison Desny

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Art Deco - Box - Decorative Box Materials: Macassar wood and nickel-plated metal Measures : 13x11cm H: 4.5cm Superb quality, the best of French Art Deco. There is no visible designe...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Metal

Antique Pokerwork Stationery Box, English Desktop Tidy, Arts & Crafts, Victorian
Antique Pokerwork Stationery Box, English Desktop Tidy, Arts & Crafts, Victorian

Antique Pokerwork Stationery Box, English Desktop Tidy, Arts & Crafts, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique pokerwork stationery box. An English, beech and tulipwood desktop tidy in Arts & Crafts taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Charmingly hand f...

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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Beech

Vintage Hammered Floral Metal Box
Vintage Hammered Floral Metal Box

Vintage Hammered Floral Metal Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exquisite vintage metal box showcases the dramatic artistry of traditional repoussé, featuring intricate high-relief floral and acanthus leaf scrollwork that wraps around every ...

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Late 20th Century Mexican Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes

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Silver Plate

Vintage Cobalt Blue Royal Limoges France 22-Karat Gold Trinket Boxes Set
Vintage Cobalt Blue Royal Limoges France 22-Karat Gold Trinket Boxes Set

Vintage Cobalt Blue Royal Limoges France 22-Karat Gold Trinket Boxes Set

By Limoges

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Elegant vintage round Limoges 22-karat gold trinket jewelry box and e small plates French vintage Limoges porcelain in cobalt royal blue with fine gold decor. Marked on base as “Limoges France" Porcelain Limoges Castel...

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Brass-Banded Wood Box, 1970s
Italian Brass-Banded Wood Box, 1970s

Italian Brass-Banded Wood Box, 1970s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A distinctive Italian decorative box crafted from richly grained wood and accented with hand-applied vertical brass bands across the lid, creating a rhythmic, architectural compositi...

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1970s Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Art Nouveau Trinket Box - marked "JB Signifies the Best"
Art Nouveau Trinket Box - marked "JB Signifies the Best"

Art Nouveau Trinket Box - marked "JB Signifies the Best"

By Oneida

Located in TEYJAT, FR

Superb Art Nouveau Trinket Box - marked "JB Signifies the Best" 16 x 8 x. 10.5cms Made of bronzed regule (spelter), this trinket box is in exceptional condition with almost all of ...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

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Spelter

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

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

By Line Vautrin

Located in Uccle, BE

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

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

Materials

Bronze

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.