Steel Decorative Boxes

Monogrammed A.D. Alfred Louis Achille DAGUET (1875 - 1942) was a metalsmith active in Paris during the first part of the 20th century. His metalwork created prior to the outbreak of...

A Finely Carved and Metal Mounted Casket ‘Minnekästchen’ with original lock plate Wood, steel, vellum lining Superb colour and patina Upper Rhine Germany 14th Century Size: 11c...

This smart solution for storing smaller items fits in perfectly with USM Haller furniture. A range of 14 colors allows you to add stylish touches to your office or home. Includes a s...

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

ABOUT This circa-1930 MGM film reel canister represents a fascinating piece of cinema history. Crafted from galvanized steel, this vintage strongbox was engineered to safely transpo...

Midcentury beautiful squared box in red goatskin, wood and chrome details attributed to the Italian designer Aldo Tura. Made in Italy in the 1960s.

Vintage walnut box, trinket box, keepsake made in Japan for F.B. Rogers Silver Company, circa 1970. Made out of Silver Plate and Gold Plate Steel an...

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...

Dome-shaped amethyst and steel hinged lidded box, 1960s. Features a warm patina and purple velvet lining. In good vintage condition with minor surface wear and patina from age and use.

Alfred Louis Achille DAGUET (1875 - 1942) was a metalsmith active in Paris during the first part of the 20th century. His metalwork created prior to the outbreak of World War I, note...

Rare Birmingham cast steel & silver wick trimmer with the impressed maker’s mark and lion passant (which indicates sterling silver). The trimmer is raised on three short posts, one each at the finger rings and one at the wax pick. The wick collection box...

Alfred Louis Achille DAGUET (1875 - 1942) was a metalsmith active in Paris during the first part of the 20th century. His metalwork created prior to the outbreak of World War I, note...

Dome-shaped Pyrite and steel hinged lidded box, 1960s. Features a warm patina and deep brown velvet lining. In good vintage condition. A couple of missing crystals but overall looks ...

An Incredible 19th Century Royal Casket Box/Safe with Coat of Arms, Made of Gold, Damascene, and Etched Steel. Charles Le Hon, a Belgian politician, lawyer and industrialist, served...

The hinged rectangular top with three oval Signed Wedgwood plaques depicting putti at various pursuits within oval paterae mounted swagged and beaded borders, opening to a morocco leather lined hinged slope enclosing a well, the upper section fitted with candlesticks and compartmentalized for inkwells, above a hinged lid the front with a spring loaded secret drawer opening to a needle or pincushion and spools of thread. This unusual work box, mounted with blue and white jasperware signed Wedgwood plaques, is English in conception. The writing box was a popular form first used in the 18th c and well into the 19th c for traveling. This type of portable desk was described by the English poet William Cowper in 1785 as 'the most elegant, the compactest, the most commodious desk in the world.' Additionally, the jasperware plaques, came from Josiah Wedgwood's factory in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England. Its proximity to the steel manufacturing city of Birmingham, the birthplace of Matthew Boulton, producer of decorative metalwork (including cut steel mounts) and described by his friend and fellow-industrialist, Josiah Wedgwood, as 'the first Manufacturer in England', certainly suggests an English origin and possibly his handwork. However, the polished steel mounts are also typical of furniture and objects made in Tula, Russia, where the Imperial Arms Factory was founded by Peter the Great in the early 18th c and which later became known for its decorative objects, including furniture and domestic pieces. Catherine the Great, Empress of Russia, ordered the 'Frog Service...

Alfred Louis Achille DAGUET (1875 - 1942) was a metalsmith active in Paris during the first part of the 20th century. His metalwork created prior to the outbreak of World War I, note...

Dutch Colonial ebony box with silver mounts, large silver hinges and the original steel lock and key. This rare box was likely made in the Dutch East India possession of Sri Lanka, o...

Geometric Art Deco box designed by Chase Usa Co. Beautiful Streamline geometric box, created during the Art Deco period by the Chase USA Co., back in the 1930. This trinket box ha...

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Louis XVIII (1814-1824) From our Sewing Box collection, we are delighted to introduce to the market this superb Palais Royal Mulberry Sewing Box. The Sewing Box of sarcophagus shape beautifully veneered in Mulberry wood with cut steel faceted stud decoration raised upon small ball feet with a central mother of pearl vacant initial plaque and large looped handle to the lid. The interior of the Sewing Box contains an internal mirror, silk cushion and a removable tool pad with seven mother of pearl tools, four with gold pansies enamel decoration and a scent bottle. The Palais Royal Mulberry Sewing Box dates to the The French Sewing Box...

Amazing rectangular decorative box in polished steel and brass with a wooden interior arrangement. Its style resembles contemporary products by Romeo Rega. Made in France in th...

This Two Door – Six Drawer Cupboard Maquette offers a rare and revealing glimpse into Jim Rose’s legacy at the level of process and intention. Created during his residency at the Joh...

Set of Six French Enameled Canisters – Sucre, Farine, Café, Pâtes, Chicorée, Poivre Infuse your kitchen with vintage elegance through this striking ensemble of six enamelware caniste...

"Pod Box on Stand," a sculptural work in patinated steel and fused bronze by Des Moines, Iowa artist James Bearden. The hinged and abstractly naturalistic...

This auction is for a purple cube Lucite box with gold color metal in the centre by Italian Designer Alessandro Albrizzi. Overall the piece is beautiful wi...

Midcenury beautiful rectangular decorative box in polished steel and glass by Liwan's. Made in Italy in the 1970s. The signed on the bottom as shown in the pictures. Perfect desk ...

Large 13' tall 1631 Gallon Glass Water Tank with Steel Base featuring a steel industrial grade base with the styling of a 1930s industrial Aquarium. The tank is made of 4" thick glas...

Pair of pears in stainless steel Italy 1970 Rinnovel Ettore Sottsass style ice box.

French steel box from the 1930s. Green lacquered case with golden craquelé pattern. The cash register has a classic handle and a key to lock. Painted green in the interior and a shee...

Amazing pair of cylindrical box in chrome, brass and lucite by the Italian designer Romeo Rega. Made in Italy in the 1970s. His signature is engraved on the pair of box as shown in...

MICHAEL GRAVES (AMERICAN, 1934-2015), ENAMELED ROLLED STEEL MAILBOX, C.1990, H 14", L 23 3/4":An enameled and rolled steel mailbox. By Michael Graves and the Markuse Corporation. The...

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Alfred Louis Achille DAGUET (1875 - 1942) was a metalsmith active in Paris during the first part of the 20th century. His metalwork created prior to the outbreak of World War I, note...

Late 19th century oval sewing box decorated with crowned monogram. The case contains five gold and steel sewing utensils embellished with small flowers. Labeled on the inside: AUCOC A PARIS. Weight: 27.6 g, circa 1860 Dimension: W 4.5 in, D 2.4in, H .8in. Dimension: L 11.5cm, P 6cm, H 2cm. La Maison Aucoc...

A beautiful brutalist torch cut steel, dyed bronze and glass enamel Containment box by the noted Des Moines Iowa artist James Bearden. It is one of a series of three. Please see the ...

A striking brutalist blackened steel box by the talented Iowa artist James Bearden. It is titled the “Dwelling: box and dates to 2015. The top lifts off and fits securely. A few spot...

1970's New Old Stock Pharmacy Tins - Pate Du Mezenc - Large Quantity Available. We sourced these tins from a tin factory in the south east of France. New old stock and never used. ...

Midcentury beautiful rectangular decorative box in steel, brass and acrylic by Noel B.C. Made in Italy in the 1970s. The original label is still attached as shown in the pictures.

1950's Vintage New Old Stock Les Joliettes Sardine Tins - Large Quantity Available. We sourced these tins from a tin factory in the south east of France. New old stock and never use...

1960's Vintage New Old Stock Bonbon Tins - Large Quantity Available. We sourced these tins from a tin factory in the south east of France. New old stock and never used. The tins we...

A very nice clean enamel lidded storage box with tarnished brass hardware. A wonderful design element for a Coastal or Colonial Revival interior. Good size for storage, small books...

Roberto Giulio Rida exquisite chartreuse 'Diamante Murano' glass box with thick glass ground and polished to create faceted fitted top with gilt brass base covered inside with steel,...

1960's Vintage New Old Stock Boite Pate Le Gall Tins - Large Quantity Available. We sourced these tins from a tin factory in the south east of France. New old stock and never used....

Decorative box in hammered steel with a curb chain motif. Brutalist design. France 1970's. In good vintage condition. This box will ship from France and can be returned to either Fra...

Rare Switzerland mahogany & ebonized hinged music box with the original crank, three interior paper labels, and cylinders. Music box is stamped by maker and is In working condition, ...

Midcentury amazing large rectangular box in wood, brass and steel in the style of Tommaso Barbi. Made in Italy in the 1970s.

Midcentury lovely rectangular decorative box in steel, mother-of-pearl and wood. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Great object for a desk accessory, console table or a great box for any...

This smart solution for storing smaller items fits in perfectly with USM Haller furniture. A range of 14 colors allows you to add stylish touches to your office or home. Includes a s...

This smart solution for storing smaller items fits in perfectly with USM Haller furniture. A range of 14 colors allows you to add stylish touches to your office or home. Includes a s...

Exceptional Swedish Blue Steel Box, 1920–1930 Stunning sharp lines and bold Art Deco forms, featuring a brass knob. The entire box is masterfully lathe-worked in steel, with substan...

Rare 19th century Italian Grand Tour steel sarcophagus form box, circa 1880. Nice form, handsome desk-top accessory, great addition to any box collection. It is unusual to find this ...

Midcentury amazing cylindrical decorative box in chrome and lucite attributed to the Italian designer Romeo Rega. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Beautiful desk accessory or piece...

Stylish and decorative sewing box / storage box designed by Joost Teders for Metalux Netherlands in 1955. The original lacquered wooden boxes colo...

Midcentury beautiful rectangular decorative box in wood and chrome in the style of Willy Rizzo. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Perfect desk object or gift idea.

Midcentury amazing rectangular box in lucite, rattan and chrome in the style Christian Dior Home. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Great accessory for any modern interior.

Midcentury beautiful squared decorative box in lucite and chrome in the style of Gabriella Crespi. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Perfect desk object or gift idea.

Table or bench container in steel and plastic. Sliding opening, suction cup feet.

An art-deco desk box designed by Floron Chicago. This is a beautiful Streamline geometric desk-box created in Chicago United States during the Art Deco period by Floron, between the...

Mid 19th century Swedish folk art painted box circa 1865. Good quality Swedish pine metal bound box.  Decorated with original ragwork paint and blue painted strap work.  Hand painte...

Unusual and very handsome brushed steel and polished brass tinder box. This box has a removable tin liner that would have been used to fill with hot c...