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Decorative Boxes For Sale
Period: 1950s
Period: Late 18th Century
18th Century Satinwood Domed Tea Caddy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Charming Late 18th Century Satinwood tea caddy, Having Attractive Conch Shell Inlaid Decoration To Front And Domed Top, Enclosing Double Lidded Interior. This attractive satin...
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Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Decorative Boxes

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Satinwood

Set of Pewter boxes designed by Arne Erkers for Just Andersen, 1950s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
A set of pewter boxes designed by Arne Erkers for Just Andersen in the 1950s. An elegant set for a beautiful place. * Two (2) lidded boxes in pewter with wooden inner boxes. Origina...
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1950s Danish Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Pewter

Vintage French National Bank Gold Bar Boxes, circa 1950
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage bank gold bar boxes, circa 1950 from French National Bank, very strong boiled cardboard and rivets, original cognac brown color, waxed finish. Go...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Metal

Sculptural Brass Decorative Jewelry Box Brutalist Mid Century Modern
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A heavy beautiful modernist round brass box
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1950s Korean Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Ceramic Boxes with small ceramic tiles Decoration Pattern France 1970 Set of 3
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Ceramic Boxes with small ceramic tiles Decoration Pattern France 1970 Set of 3
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1950s French Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Ceramic

Large Swedish Book-Hide late 18th century
Located in Farsta, SE
Large Swedish Book-Hide late 18th century The craftsmanship is truly amazing, made by a master carver in pine wood. Was originally painted in black color but with time and use the ...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Decorative Boxes

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Pine

Decorative Box for Cigarettes in olive wood brown color France circa 1950
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Box in olive wood, Rectangular form. We have 3 compartments for 5 Cigarettes each, which makes it very original and rare. There are noon so far, the day I put this announcement on th...
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1950s French Brutalist Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Wood, Olive

Hermes Leather Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black painted leather, oak interior. Impressed manufacturer's mark to underside ‘Hermès Paris’. 1955
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1950s French Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Leather, Oak

Empire Revival Leather and Brass Decorative Box, Italy 1950s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stylish 1950s Italian decorative lidded box has an Empire-revival flair. The tall rectangular shape boasts a classic modernist design, with gilded brass metal framing over a woo...
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1950s Italian Empire Revival Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Sterling Silver Box with Navajo Decoration
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1880s, Austrian box, Navajo decoration circa 1950s. This is a one-of-a-kind table decoration. Perfect for your Southwestern decor or to spot ...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Antique English Inlaid Mahogany Tea Caddy, circa 1790
Located in Bath, GB
A very handsome George III tea caddy, made from Mahogany and beautifully inlaid with panels and highly decorative foliate marquetry to the front and top. The top has a handsome cast ...
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1790s English George III Antique Decorative Boxes

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Mahogany

Large Georgian Mahogany Tea Caddy
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A good quality Georgian 18th century mahogany rectangular tea caddy having replacement brass axe drop handle to hinged lid enclosing cavity with attractive inlaid decoration througho...
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Decorative Boxes

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Mahogany

Italian Blue Marble Clamshell Vanity Box
Located in Stamford, CT
1950s Italian marble clamshell box. Deep blue veined marble with brass banding and brass feet. Made in Italy sticker on the underside.
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1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Marble, Brass

Japanese Vintage Incense Utensils for Tea Ceremony Kougou Kiseto Ware 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a porcelain box which we use during tea ceremony. It is called Kougou. This was made in Japan around 1950s in Showa era. This was made with style 'Seto'. In seto ware, this k...
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1950s Japanese Showa Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Porcelain

Japanese Vintage Incense Utensils for Tea Ceremony Kougou Oribe ware 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a porcelain box which we use during tea ceremony. It is called Kougou. This was made in Japan around 1950s in Showa era. This was made with style 'Oribe'. This item will com...
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1950s Japanese Showa Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Porcelain

1950's Stitched leather boxe by Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare decorative boxe in oak with stitched leather and dear wood decorative artefact Circa 1950's
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1950s French Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Leather, Wood

1950s by Piero Fornasetti Midcentury Italian Design Box
Located in Brescia, IT
Serigraphy on metal, wood box Excellent condition.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Metal

Fontana Arte Bronzed Metal and Glass Box, Italy 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Rare Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte Bronzed Metal and Glass Box, Rarely seen on the market. The glass carries the original Fa label. Italy 1950s Ref: Fontana Arte Catalog 6 page 211.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Metal

Oak and Polychrome "Öresund" Desk Organizer by Børge Mogensen, Karl Andersson
Located in Hägersten, SE
Desk organizer model A4/3 from the Öresund series designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced in Sweden by Karl Andersson & Söner during the 1960s. Made from solid oak with three drawers in...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Oak, Lacquer

1950's stitched leather and wood side table by Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
Stitched leather and wood boxe designed by Jacques adnet Rare in this dimension
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1950s European Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Leather, Wood

Colonial box in ebony wood
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
A Dutch colonial box from Batavia in the former Dutch East Indies. Hand-carved with floral motives in ebony, used for jewelry or letters, ca. 1800. Origi...
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1790s Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Decorative Boxes

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Ebony

1950s French diamond Bohemia crystal casket -Antiques-
Located in Foggia, FG
1950s French diamond Bohemia crystal casket -Antiques- Anno: 1950 circa Made in France Materials: Bohemia Crystal and Brass Condizioni: Eccellenti Measurements: 18 cm W x 12 cm...
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1950s Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Crystal

Mid 20th century German art Nevo style polished steel and brass trinket box
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid 20th century beautifully handcrafted Art Nouveau polished steel and brass trinket box or lock box. This box has beautifully handcrafted polished steel art...
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1950s German Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Brass

1950 Felice Galbiati Fornasetti Design Italiano Scatola Carte da Gioco
Located in Brescia, IT
Scatola Felice Galbiati _ Milano Italy, 1950 Metallo Serigrafato e legno Ottime condizioni
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Metal

1950s Military Suitcase with Name, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Good original condition There are no keys The name of the soldier is Doctor Jaroslav Turek circa 1950 Beautiful patina
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Metal

Swedish Lidded Box in Bronze & Wood by Bernhard Linder for Metallkonst 1950’s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A gorgeous vintage box in the manner of Ystad Metal. Designed by Bernhard Linder for Metallkonst. Inscribed on the top as shown. Would work well on a shelf, coffee table, or on a des...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Bronze

Antique English George III Knife Box / Stationary c.1790
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome English Georgian Mahogany knife box having been later converted into a more usable stationery box. The brass fittings are all original and and the lock to the front comes...
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Mid Century Alexandre Noll Wooden Carved Box with Lid Produced in France, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare mid century box with a lid designed and made by Alexandre Noll produced in France 1950s. In good original condition. Dimensions: H: 6,5 cm / 12.55" W: 14 cm / 5.5" D: 9.5...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Fruitwood

Large 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Cutlery Tray
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Good Quality George III Period Mahogany Cutlery Tray Of Exceptionally Rare Large Proportions, With Elegant Pierced Carrying Handle And Divisions. This lovely quality piece of ant...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes

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Mahogany

1950's wood Car boxe
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Very nice and unusual car boxe Made with walnut Circa 1950's
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1950s French Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Walnut

Georgian Military Campaign Mahogany Writing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Complete with Candle Sticks and Reading Rail  From our Writing Box collection, we are pleased to offer this Georgian Military Campaign Mahogany Writing Box...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Vintage 1950s Murano Glass Glass Box with Brass Detail Made in Italy
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage and rare murano glass box with brass detail. These beautiful glass boxes are treasured objects that stand the test of time with their incredible beauty and craftmanship. Cr...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Brass

1950's Stitched leather large boxe by Jacques Adnet
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
1950's Stitched leather and pearwood boxe By Jacques Adnet
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1950s French Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Bronze

Art Deco shagreen Large box
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Beautifull and decorativo Large Art deco shagreen with structure in solid Walnut Wood covered inside with natural shagreen grey skin. Own one and you wi...
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Shagreen, Wood

Engraved 'Christmas 1950', English, Birchwood Lined Pewter Hinged Box
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Charming pewter hinged box, lined with birchwood and engraved 'Christmas 1950' Sits on four pewter feet, is fully functional with excellent interior Circa 1950's Stamped and numbered...
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1950s English Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Pewter

Murano glass box
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a wonderful heavy Murano Sommerso glass box in great condition. No chips to glass Made in Italy probably from 1950-60s
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1950s European Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Murano Glass

Large Mid Century Florentine Box With Mirror
Located in Tampa, FL
A large circa 1950s Florentine box which is actually a vanity mirror as well. The gold and white has a neoclassical scene on the top and is two inches deep. Purchased in the 1950s by...
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1950s Italian Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Mirror, Wood

French Majolica Olives Canister Vallauris, Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Olives Canister Vallauris, Circa 1950
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Ceramic

Hermès Saddle Leather Shaving Case, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome saddle leather case by French fashion house, Hermes. Made in the 1950s. H metal buckles flank each side of the case. Case opens up to reveal 'HERMES - MADE IN PARIS' on leat...
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1950s French Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Chrome

1950's Ceramic and Stitched leather box by Maison Longchamp Paris
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare Céramic and stitched leather "hand-ball" box by Maison Lonchamp Paris France
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1950s French Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Ceramic, Leather

French Green Majolica Money Bank Typewriter Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Green Majolica Money Bank Typewriter Circa 1950.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Ceramic

20th Century Fontana Arte Decorative Box in Wood and Glass, 50s
Located in Turin, Turin
FontanaArte is an Italian company founded in Milan (as Fontana Arte) in 1932 by Luigi Fontana and Giò Ponti and specializing in glass processing and the production of furnishing acce...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Glass, Wood

Piero Fornasetti ceramic Owl Box, Italy 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Piero Fornasetti ceramic Owl Box, Italy 1950s Signed Fornasetti Rare undecorated owl box.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Ceramic

Antique Japanese Inro by Shigehide Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite four-case lacquered inro was dated to the latter part of 18th century to early 19th century (Edo period) and made by Shigehide. The opposite sides of the inro together features a lavish flower arrangement in a bamboo basket (ikebana). The detailed craftmanship was a true pleasure to behold. Mostly Takamaki-e (high relief) were used to texturize the delicate petals of the chrysanthemums, on which different shades of gold were used to create contrast. Raden (mother of pearl) shells were also used to highlight some leaves, rendering the piece an interesting balance of color and material. The interior was completed in a mottled gold finish. It was signed Shigehide on the bottom with a Kao. There is a small carved rabbit ojime bead...
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Late 18th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Decorative Boxes

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Wood, Lacquer

Silvered Bronze and Etched Glass Box
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Sculptural foliate motif cast and silvered bronze box with interior etched glass.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Storage Box by Metalux the Netherlands
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Stylish and decorative sewing box / storage box designed by Joost Teders for Metalux Netherlands in 1955. The original lacquered wooden boxes colo...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Steel

Bronze vintage Bear adorned box
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a very unique bronze heavy box with a bear sculpture on top The box is a locking one that works
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1950s German Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Bronze

Mid-Century Black and Yellow Vinyl Plastic Scooby Box, France 1950s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely 1950s French decorative lidded box features a bright yellow vinyl plastic scooby or craft lace (in French scoubidou) with black contrast thread. The box boasts a stunning...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Plastic, Wood

A circular wooden box with a gouged pattern lid France 1950
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A circular wooden box with a gouged pattern lid. Very beautiful patina.
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1950s French Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Large Red Majolica Money Bank Squirrel Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Large Red Majolica Money Bank Squirrel Circa 1950.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Ceramic

Large Green Majolica Money Bank Squirrel Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
Large green Majolica Money Bank Squirrel Circa 1950.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Ceramic

1700s Colonial Hand-Forged Strongbox Verdigris Green Jewelry Table Chest Safe
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Hand Wrought Lock Box. Beautiful patina. Painted inside with date, which is after the original creation date. Box W 13.25 x D 10 x H 10 in. Key L 4 in.
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1770s American American Colonial Antique Decorative Boxes

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Metal

Jewelry Box in Red Dyed Tessellated Bone
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Small jewelry box in red dyed tessellated bone in the style of Karl Springer
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1950s Philippine Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Bone

1950s Colorful Leaded Stained Glass Box With Removable Lid
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s Colorful Leaded Stained Glass Box With Removable Lid Glass colors: blue, green, red, clear glass bottom Removable lid has a white knob handle
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1950s Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Stained Glass

18th Century Chinese Parchment Covered Box With Bronze Mounts
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful and rare 18th century Chinese goatskin parchment covered box with bronze escutcheon and mounts. Love to find a piece like this in original condition. Lined with blue patter...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Decorative Boxes

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Bronze

French Wrought Iron Key Box, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French wrought iron key box, France, 1950s. Measures: Width 10.6" (27cm), height 7" (17.7cm), depth 2.3" (6cm).
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1950s French French Provincial Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Wrought Iron

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

Cartier Brass and Copper Enigma Box, 1959
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Paris crafted this sophisticated copper and brass decorative box in the 1950s. It is a puzzle box that uses Leonardo da Vinci's specular writing technique*. If you look at the box the straight way, the text engraved on the top is incomprehensible. Placing the lidded box in front of a mirror allows the hidden message to be deciphered. This secret message is an invitation to a socialite wedding in New York in 1959! The message reads: "Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Bernstein have the honor of announcing the marriage of their daughter Joan Honey...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

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Metal, Brass, Copper

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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