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Decorative Boxes For Sale
Style: Art Deco
Style: Victorian
Art Deco Burr Walnut Glove Box w/Slightly Domed Lid and Bone Edges
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco Burled Walnut glove box of rectangular form with bone edges and slightly domed top. Relined.
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Fabric, Walnut

Swedish Art Deco Pewter Lidded Box by GAB, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
An elegant pewter lidded box crafted by GAB (Guldsmedsaktiebolaget), Sweden, dating to the 1930s. This rectangular box features a striking Art Deco zigzag...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Erotical 19th Century Sculpture Box Of Woman Sitting On A Carved Basket In Wood
Located in Miami, FL
A 19th century erotical secret box. Extremely rare erotic sculpture from the 19th century, most probably created in France, circa 1870. This is a sculptural box depicting a woman sitting on a woven wood basket. The sculpture represents a small discrete treasure chest to keep jewels. It was masterfully crafted from pieces of cream and brown wood carvings and is fitted with a screwable part to reveal the interior. This is an outstanding object, unobtainable on the antique market and of high collecting. Other examples of these enigmatic boxes produced in the 19th Century. Gilded and patinated bronze, made in France during the 3rd Empire. Ca 1870 Weight: 192.2 Grams, (123.20 Dwt). Measurements: 150 mm by 63.5 mm by 89 mm (5.91 x 2.5 x 3.5 Inches). Condition: The overall condition of this sculpture is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to any part. This erotic box...
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1870s French High Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Half Doll Flapper Girl Powder Jar, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this very attractive and totally original 1930s Art Deco ladies powder/ trinket box. The top half of the container is in the form of a 1930s flapper girl wi...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Austrian 1925 Art Deco Plique à jour Enameled Box In .900 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Austria art deco enameled box designed by Johann Scholz. An exceptional snuff-pills box, created in Vienna Austria between the1922-1925. This box ...
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

19th Century French Treen Pot with Lid
Located in Vosselaar, BE
This elm pot was probably used to store Tabaco. It is finely turned and has an attractive patina.
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Elm

Shell Box with Quilting detailing and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Ornate Victorian sterling silver dressing table box made in 1899
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Chester in 1899 by Nathan & Hayes, this very attractive, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Dressing Table Box, is ornately decorated throughout, with a scene on the li...
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1890s English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 2 Boxes in Grey Shagreen with Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The “Peacock Box” set by R&Y Augousti is a true masterpiece of modern luxury, where organic form meets exceptional craftsmanship. The distinctive, fluid shapes of these boxes create ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Two Victorian Style Brass & Wood Pug Dog Boxes, by Arthur Court, 1979
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Two Victorian Style Brass & Wood Pug Dog Boxes, by Arthur Court, 1979 *Sold individually, please specify the 'Brown' Pug on the left or the 'Brindle' Pug on the right or purchase b...
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Late 20th Century Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

French Victorian Bronze and Enamel Box
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian bronze and multicolored enamel cloisonne box with floral and scroll design with red velvet interior.      
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Shagreen Leopard Pattern Box with Shell and Brass Details by Kifu Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Silver-Plated Biscuit Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Silver-plated Biscuit Box oval, the hinged lid with bone finial, the body relief-cast with cherubs riding animals within scroll borders, on four feet; m...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

A large English early 20th century folk art shellwork box, circa 1930
Located in Central England, GB
This highly decorative box dates to the early 20th century and it is a rare folk art piece based around a Victorian pine box and later decorated with a bold well arranged collection of English shells which has been glued onto its four sides in graduated matching boarders with an interesting collective display of individual ones on the top. This most interesting and eye catching box is in good condition. The shells show some age related patination. The pine box is raised onto plain square block feet. It is fitted with the original good strong brass hinges and a working Victorian brass lock and key...
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Mid-20th Century British Early Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

Set of 2 Boxes in Black Shagreen with Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The “Peacock Box” set by R&Y Augousti is a true masterpiece of modern luxury, where organic form meets exceptional craftsmanship. The distinctive, fluid shapes of these boxes create ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Coromandel and Brass Mounted Scent Bottle Box, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an antique Victorian Coromandel scent bottle box of domed form with elaborate decorative brass mounts with inset attractive Pietra Dura cabochons, circa 1860 in date. The domed lid reveals three cut glass bottles with stoppers. The box has a working lock with key. Provenance: The Dr. Lawrie Webster Collection of Boxes...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

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Brass

19th Century, Rosewood & Brass Scent Box
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A charming and particularly good quality mid-19th century, Victorian Period, rosewood perfume scent box, with attractive brass bound decoration and hinged li...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Boxes in Black Oak with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite set of two boxes in black oak offers a sophisticated and modern touch to any decor. Each box, one oval and one rectangular, is carefully crafted from rich black oak, b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Porcelain Box English Ware Made by L & Sons ltd Hanley Staffordshire
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Collectible Porcelain Box English Ware Made in England by L & Sons ltd Hanley. Antique ceramic box marked English Ware Made in England by Lancaster...
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Mid-20th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Ceramic

"Leaping Deer in Snow, " Striking Art Deco Lidded Box by Waylande Gregory
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gorgeously glazed in tones of gold and warm, dark gray, this lidded ceramic box depicts a leaping deer on its cover, the spots on its fur echoed b...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Victorian quality mahogany stationary box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian quality mahogany stationary box having a sloping front and a pair of mahogany doors opening to reveal a fitted interior, set ...
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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

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Mahogany

Antique Italian 800 Hand Chased Silver & Ruby Inset Minaudière Vanity Case
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian, 20th century. A beautiful Italian 800 silver miniadiere or makeup compact case. The case has rubies inset to the top which accents the hand chased floral decoration. The si...
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver

Exquisite 1920s Art Deco German Figurative Porcelain Vanity Box of Elegant Woman
Located in Red Lion, PA
Exquisite 1920s Art Deco Porcelain Vanity Box – Elegant Woman Figurine, Germany This rare and stunning Art Deco porcelain vanity box from the 1920s captures the elegance and glamour...
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1920s German Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Porcelain

Victorian Hungarian Ash Tea Caddy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A charming Mid-19th Century hungarian ash tea caddy of unusual design, having applied tablet & chequered strung decoration to well figured exterior, with slightly domed hinged top en...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ash

Art Deco Revival Transparent Box by WMF Germany, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish plexiglass and silver-plate box by WMF in Germany. Made during the 1970s and art deco revival in style. Suitable for jewelry, vanity purposes or as a small tobacco humidor....
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1970s German Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Silver Plate

Antique English Victorian Leather and Sterling Silver Table Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Victorian English table box. In brown leather with a wood lined interior. With applied triangular sterling silver mounts to the corners. The mounts marked for the J...
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1870s British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare circa 1900 Sterling Silver Diamond & Enamel Powder Compact with Lipstick
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this stunning circa 1900 French or Italian Sterling silver Diamond & Enamel powder compact with lipstick A very good...
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Early 1900s European Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Austrian Art Deco Glass Box with Silver Plated Mounts and Starburst Design
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Austrian Art Deco Glass Box with Silver Plated Mounts and Starburst Design. The rectangular box with a starburst etched design on the underside of the box and it is marked on the "Au...
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Art deco sugar bowl with original glass and brass parts vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art deco sugar bowl with original glass and brass parts vienna around 1920s The top is automaticly moving by pushing. Polished and stove enameled.
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Sterling Silver ‘Necessaire De Voyage’ by Leuchars and Son
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An exceptional and rare leather covered wooden case the top with the embossed silver family initials BAB in monogram under a nine pointed crown cartouche; the case is lined with crim...
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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

19th Century English Travelling Dressing Case
Located in London, GB
A mid-19th century lady’s travelling dressing case. The case is constructed in a finely marked coromandel, with inset brass handles and brass guard bands to the angles. The hinged lid rises to reveal in the upper section, a drop down document holder, with a mirror to the back, the parcel gilt pieces are engraved with a Viscountess’s coronet, probably Charles, 2nd Viscount Hardinge Cornwallis (1822-1894) and inset with turquoises and comprise a suite of four cut-glass jars, a liqueur flask with a fitted cup, the pull-out rear shelf houses seven jars for ink, potions and unguents. The lift out platform has sectional jewellery compartments, over, a pair of hexagonal based silver hall marked candlesticks, a thermometer, button hook, folding ruler...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Snuff Box Black enamel Art Deco style Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Snuff Box Silver is in 925/1000 sterling. Snuff Box Silver has black fired enamels on guilloché. Snuff Box Silver has a lid with geometric design ...
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1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

French Victorian Silver Filigree Box
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian silver plate floral and acorn filigree humidor box with scalloped edge.  
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Walnut Cigar / Cigarette Box, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Wonderfully styled Art Deco cigar box with a internal concertina three tier cigar/ cigarette dispenser with chrome accents. Originates from France, in good vintage condition with no ...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Set of 2 Boxes in Oak with Semi-Precious Stone and Brass by Kifu Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The "Victoria" Box Set by Kifu Paris in black oak exudes a serene, organic luxury. The natural texture of the black oak offers a soft, refined aesthetic that brings warmth and sophis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Quartz, Brass

Set of 2 Quilted Boxes in Black Oak with Bronze Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The “Coco” Round Quilted Box set by Kifu Paris is a striking blend of opulence and craftsmanship. Wrapped in luxurious black oak with a stunning quilted design, these round boxes ele...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Set of 3 Boxes in Black Oak with Brass Frame by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The set of three square boxes in black oak with a brass frame by R&Y Augousti presents a refined yet minimalist design that exudes modern luxury. The rich black oak wood is meticulou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Victorian Faux Tortoiseshell Boulle Casket-form Letter Box, Halstaff and Hanover
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century boulle casket-type letter box by Halstaff and Hanover. The exterior is finished with Ornate boulle inlay on all sides in gold and red. A del...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Wood

Set of 2 Boxes in White Shagreen with Bronze Patina Brass Details by Kifu Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This exquisite set of two boxes by Kifu Paris showcases the luxurious craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail that the brand is renowned for. Handcrafted in white shagreen, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique English Jennens & Bettridge Paper Mache Ladies Writing Box or Lap Desk
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique writing box or lap desk was made by the highly renowned Jennens & Bettridge of England in approximately 1880 and done in the period Vi...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Antique Sterling Silver Gilt Engraved Vinaigrette Birmingham Gervase Wheeler
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique sterling silver-gilt early 19th century Vinaigrette, Birmingham, by Gervase Wheeler, 1839. This beautiful vinaigrette having f...
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1830s English Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Austrian Art Deco Silver Plate & Cut Glass Casket or Table Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Austrian casket or table box. With a silver plate mount, a beveled glass insert top, and with a mold blown and cut body with a facete...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Decorative Box in Wood and Ceramic, Art Deco Period, Brown Color, France, 1940
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is a decorative or jelwery box. It has been made in France circa 1940. Art Deco period. Brown color. Materials are ceramic and oak.
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Ceramic, Oak

Set of 3 Boxes in Pen Shell and Bronze Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This sleek set of 3 Desk Boxes by R&Y Augousti exemplifies the perfect balance between modern elegance and timeless luxury. Crafted in black pen shell with a curved top, each box is ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Set of 3 Quilted Boxes in Black Shell with Bronze Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Coco box collection by Kifu Paris exemplifies luxury through its intricate design and meticulous craftsmanship. This set of three quilted boxes in black pen shell, framed with a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Antique Victorian quality burr walnut and brass bound writing box
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian quality burr walnut and brass bound writing box having a quality burr walnut writing box with brass bounds and corners openin...
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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

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Walnut

French Ghiso Paris 1920 Art Deco Cards Case Box In Agate Diamonds And Platinum
Located in Miami, FL
Cards case designed by Ghiso Paris. Gorgeous piece, created in the art deco style in Paris France by the luxury makers and jewelry house of Ghiso, back in the 1920. It was carved ...
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1910s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Agate, Multi-gemstone, Platinum

Puiforcat, Art Deco, Sterling Silver Crystal Jadeite Box, Paris, circa 1925
Located in Lausanne, CH
Art Deco period Puiforcat, a square covered biscuit box, cut crystal, sterling silver lid, jadeite handle. The piece is fully stamped and hall marked. The craftmanship is exquisite, ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Crystal, Jade, Sterling Silver

Set of 3 Boxes in Shagreen and White Quartz with Brass Frame by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This set of three round boxes by R&Y Augousti is a stunning example of modern artistry blended with timeless luxury. The lids are adorned with rich white quartz, each piece showcasin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Quartz, Brass

English Victorian Period 1880s Black Coal Box with Hand-Painted Dog Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Victorian period black coal box from circa 1880 with hand-painted King Charles Spaniel dog motif and gilded accents. Enhance your home decor with this exquisite English Vi...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Nathaniel Mills Victorian Sterling Silver Card Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver card case made by Nathaniel Mills; an addition to our range of collectable silverware This exceptional antique Victorian sterling silver card case has a rectangular shaped form. The surface of this collectable card case is embellished with fine and impressive chased and embossed scrolling leaf and floral decoration on a matte background. The anterior surface of the case incorporates the Scott Monument depicted in relief. The decoration to the reverse of the case incorporates a shaped, scroll bordered cartouche displaying the contemporary engraved initals 'MVFT'. The shaped sides of this piece are embellished with plain scrolling borders. This antique silver card case...
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1840s English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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

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Gold

Set of 2 Boxes in Shagreen with Semi-Precious Stone and Brass by Kifu Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The "Victoria" Box Set by Kifu Paris exudes luxury and craftsmanship, featuring two exquisite boxes in black shagreen, each adorned with bronze patina brass accents and a striking se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Quartz, Brass

"Sur le Pont D'Avignon", Charming Art Deco Box Celebrating Traditional Song
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Although it has endured many scuffs and indignities, this extremely rare Art Deco box still charms, the figures on its lid playing the violin and dancing to the old children's tune of "Sur le Pont D'Avignon." The ancient bridge in Avignon, Provence has been the subject of song since the 16th century, but the song that is beloved today was first published in the mid-19th century. Here, the artist depicts a central fiddler flanked by two couples with elongated limbs, wide-brimmed hats and elegant dress. The sides of the box depict the wide arches of the bridge, with fish swimming in the water below. The exterior is covered with a paper printed in color lithography, and the interior is painted candy apple red. The scene is signed "Tolmer," perhaps Roger Tolmer...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Paper

Set of 2 Quilted Boxes in Black Shell with Bronze Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The "Coco" round box in black shagreen with bronze patina brass exudes unparalleled luxury and craftsmanship. Its impeccably quilted shagreen surface is a tactile masterpiece, echoin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Pair of Halcyon Days Enamel Boxes – Friendship & Wisdom Quotes – Hand-Painted
Located in Morristown, NJ
Pair of Halcyon Days Enamel Boxes – Friendship & Wisdom Quotes – Hand-Painted Collectible This exquisite pair of Halcyon Days enamel boxes featur...
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Late 20th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Metal, Enamel

Rare Rockwell Kent for Chase Bacchus Art Deco Copper Cigarette Box
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rockwell Kent (American, 1882-1971) Rare Bacchus Art Deco copper cigarette box for Chase Chrome & Brass company, only offered in 1935 and 1936. Rockwell Kent designed only three items for chase, all with the same young Bacchus motiff, and all are considered rare today. The other two were a "Wine cooler" and "Wine bottle stand...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper

Box Black Red Art Deco style designed for Cartier USA Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular table box with rounded corners in 925/1000 sterling silver with fire-enamelled Art Deco design. Dimensions cm. 10.4 x 13.4 x 3.2. Weight gr. 530. Designed by Giorgio Sali...
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1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Table Box autumn colours, Art Nouveau style Sterling Silver, Enamel and Coral Sa
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular table box with rounded corners in 925/1000 sterling silver brossè with very fine hand engraving, also on the sides, of “ramage” with leaves and bunches of grapes fire-ena...
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1960s Italian Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Tunbridge Ware Writing Slope with Cubework c1840
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : Tunbridge ware writing slope with cubework Date : c1840 Period : Victoria Origin : Probably Tunbridge Wells, Kent Decoration : Central perspective cubework with van dyk...
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1840s British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

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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.

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