20th Century Decorative Boxes

Vintage poker playing cards box in walnut wood and metal case, it holds two packs of cards / designed by Piero Fornasetti, made in Italy in the 1970s Length: 5.5 inches / Width: 4 in...

Rectangular box in yellow-green onyx, made in France around 1970. This piece showcases the natural beauty of the stone, with its translucent hues ranging from pale green to honey, tr...

1960s Astonishing box in onyx. Made in Italy. This box is amazing and in excellent condition. Dimension: 5,51 x 3,93 x 1,57 H inches 14 x 10 x 4 H cm

1960s Astonishing box in onyx. Made in Italy. This box is amazing and in excellent condition. Dimension: 5,31 x 3,93 x 1,93 H inches 13,5 x 10 x 5 H cm

An elegant and highly charming 19th-century French liqueur set, presented in an original book-form case designed to resemble a stack of antique volumes. A refined example of French c...

A fine antique Tiffany Studios box. In gilt Bronze. In the Zodiac pattern. Model no. 1655. This table box is often referred to as a cigar humidor. It also functions beautifully a...

A beautifully hand-crafted Ostrich Egg made into a box featuring refined brass closure details, an elegant acorn-form finial lid, and distinctive bone-style feet (the bone may be res...

Here is a charming and highly decorative Japanese trinket box dating to the 1930s, expressing the bold geometric styling and modernist spirit of t...

A stylish antique Art Deco English tortoise shell and mother of pearl tessellated box with a hinged lid and brass interior, circa 1920. A fabulous accent piece for any room! Dimens...

An original 1970s Gabriella Crespi ciagrette case signed on the side and with the original Crespi sticker on the base. The case is dated 11 Decemer 1972 on the inside. A perfect piec...

French Black Forest Carved Wood Box Circa 1900. Flowers & leaves. H / 4.5 inches. 7 by 4.8 inches.

A fine English folding front chest or box of mahogany from the Edwardian era, featuring a hinged top over a fold-down panel, with brass handles on the sides in the Campaign style, at...

Vintage carved wood box features Modernist abstract organic form and striking choice of solid wood. Asymmetrically sculpted box is sliding inside its rounded lid; the bottom of the ...

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

Soviet era Mstera hand painted, artist signed lacquer box depicting a scene from Pushkin's renown Tale of Tsar Saltan 20th Century Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin's 1831 masterpiece, "The Tale of Tsar Saltan", a Russian fairy tale...

Art Deco Perfection: 1939 Enamel Travel Suitcase Makeup Compact Case, MUST SEE! An extraordinary embodiment of Jazz Age glamour, bon vivant luxury, and Art Deco wanderlust, this rare 1939 enamel travel suitcase makeup compact represents the pinnacle of 1930s design imagination. Objects of this caliber, playful yet exquisitely executed, are the very heart of serious Art Deco collecting, and it truly does not get better than this. Expertly hand-painted enamel, the compact is modeled as a miniature leather travel suitcase, complete with gold-tone corner protectors, buckled straps, and a sculptural handle that doubles as the opening mechanism. Tipping the handle gently releases the case, revealing a mirror-lined interior and a fully intact, original cosmetic arrangement: a compartment of nude-toned face powder (still present and loose), a smaller compartment of vivid rose blush with its original factory paper liner, and a petite puff, appearing barely used, if at all. The exterior is nothing short of breathtaking. The “leather” surface is entirely hand-painted, featuring linear horizontal brushstrokes on either side and a bold central squiggle motif, evoking the texture of fine luggage from the era. Encircling the case are brilliantly graphic Art Deco travel decals: Paris, London, New York, Roma, Monte Carlo, the Queen Mary, Havanna Club, and, most notably, the legendary French Art Deco ocean liner Normandie, each rendered in vivid color and crisp geometry. These travel motifs “dance” around a central engraved cartouche reading “Topaz Club ’39”, a tantalizing and deeply evocative personalization. During the 1930s, international travel became the ultimate symbol of sophistication and freedom, fueled by luxury steamships, glamorous hotels, elite clubs, and the rise of the cosmopolitan traveler. Suitcases plastered with travel labels became icons of worldliness, instantly signaling status, adventure, and taste. Art Deco embraced this imagery wholeheartedly, using bold typography, streamlined vessels, and exotic destinations to express modern life at its most glamorous. Novelty luxury pieces like this compact translated that ideal into intimate objects, portable symbols of privilege and pleasure. Comparable in spirit to the finest Cartier vanity cases...

Antique Puiforcat cigarette case in wood covered with burgundy leather. Interior compartment. Patinated bronze appliqué decoration on the upper exterior of the case. Stamped signatur...

A beautifully refined Silver Plate Box distinguished by its subtly curved, removable lid and elegantly restrained silhouette. The design is clean, minimalist, and quietly luxurious —...

Lidded lacquer trinket box by Lapisware, circa 1980s. The box measures 8.5"W x 4"D x 2"H and is in very good vintage condition. Cool and well constructed piece! #4988  

Stunning Mid-Century decorative jewelry box made from a beautiful combination of lucite enriched with Vienna straw, brass, and tortoiseshell-effect lucite. This incredibly stylish pi...

An extraordinarily rare silver « cigarette » box / pop art sculpture by Fratelli Cacchionr, 20th century. This amazing silver box was created to resemble several boxes of cigarettes ...

This Art Deco Machine Age lacquered box, featuring aluminum construction, a silvered crest, and Bakelite handles, is an exquisite representation of American design from circa 1935. I...

Artisan made hand-engraved metal trinket for jewelry or personal smalls. Moorish/Islamic ornamentation and techniques high-lighted by panels of white camel bone and red 'jewels' of n...

A storage box with a roll-down lid from the 1930s. This is an early design by Carl Auböck I, handcrafted by the Werkstätte Auböck workshop in Vienna, Austria. Handmade from walnut wo...

This is a 1930s French Art Deco hand-carved oak box, showcasing a unique blend of craftsmanship and geometric flair characteristic of the Art Deco period. Solid oak wood, noted for i...

A beautifully grained burl wood box, likely designed originally to house playing cards, now elevated as a refined decorative object in its own right. The richly figured burl displays...

1930s Bourjois Art Deco Navy Blue Enamel and Chrome Makeup Compact with Unused Powder and Puff This exquisite 1930s Art Deco Bourjois compact exemplifies the sophistication and mode...

This stunning Art Deco geometric lidded box was expertly crafted in France, circa 1930. The rectangular shape features a skyscraper raised design with wood marquetry finishing using ...

Elegant Swedish pewter lidded box produced by Bröderna Edlund Silverfabrik, dated 1936. This refined piece features a clean cylindrical form raised on small decorative feet, topped ...

Fashion designer Sybil Connolly designed a fine, small, heart-shaped porcelain trinket box for Tiffany & Co. It's in perfect condition.

Large cast bronze, brass and crackled tiger penshell crocodile and dragonfly box / sculpture by Maitland Smith, circa 1990s. This hard to find piece is in very good vintage condition...

Handcrafted Cherry Wood Lidded Jewelry Box, 20th Century.

An oversized stack of Buffalo Nickels, cast in solid zinc, cool to the touch and satisfyingly weighty in the hand. Industrial metal elevates humble pocket change into something sculp...

Edwardian Period, sterling silver table box, London, year-hallmarked for 1904, maker's mark unreadable. Measures 3 inches wide x 3 inches deep x 1 1/2 inches high. The box is wood-li...

A rare and beautiful quality mid century decorative box made of translucent Siberian green nephrite jade stone, made in Russia (Soviet Union at the time), c. 1970. The green of the ...

Beautiful porcelain peint a la main (hand painted) vintage crossword puzzle trinket box by Limoges, circa 1980s. This unusual piece is in very good vintage condition and measures 3"W...

Decorative Art Deco Brass Box around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled

Early 20th Century Wood & Brass Tool Box / Chest. Beautiful natural patina.

An antique Japanese Meiji era covered enamel over brass trinket or jewelry box. Circa: late 19th century to early 20th century. The ware is enameled with a polychrome image of a roos...

A fine vintage signed silver trinket box or pillbox. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. In the form of a sitting hen. The chicken has a hinge to its tail and opens up with applied pressure to the chest. Marked to the base. Simply a wonderful Tiffany trinket box...

Square ceramic lid box, model " Jupiter" by Mithé Espelt Embossed and glazed earthenware in green and crackle gold. Black painted wood box, Green felt lining. Including 23 patche...

Circa 1950s or 1960s Antique Spanish revival small barrel top aged leather box, with embossed diamond pattern & stars with iron studs painted black. Box has red lined interior, lock ...

Stunning little porcelain box by Halcyon Days Enamels. The inside lid is inscribed "National History Museum of Los Angeles County 1913-1988." The bottom o...

René Lalique (1860-1945) « Panier de Roses » Box 1919 Two parts oval glass with a frosted basket of roses motif lid covering the clear bottom of the R. Lalique Box. White and blue ...

Art Deco Metal and Wood Box, 1930s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1920 to 1949. Additional information: Material: Metal, Wood Color: Black Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-own...

“Cannabis” or “The World of Plants” by Line Vautrin, gilded bronze box. “Finely chiseled gilt bronze box, the lid depicting a central plant whose leaves, veins, and roots radiate sym...

This rare Art Deco straw marquetry lidded box is attributed to French designer Jean Michel Frank. The piece was expertly crafted in France circa 1930. The rectangular shape is stunni...

Nicely carved Inro with birds and flowers. Quality craftsmanship. Hand-carved pierced sides and top. Opens into two pieces, held together with a rust-red s...

Charming and highly detailed anthropomorphic bronze sculpture depicting a penguin rendered as a gentleman, dressed in a tailored overcoat with bow tie and hat, and holding a walking ...

Mid-Century Modern Sommerso faceted Murano lidded box in grey and clear glass. Attributed to Flavio Poli, Italy, 1950s. Rectangular faceted box in grey gla...

A hand painted Limoges porcelain trinket box, France, circa 1970-1980. The round box is braced with a metal frame featuring a floral clasp. Decorated with a pink rose and gilded scr...

A French decorative box from the 1970s, made of metal, both functional and ornamental. Its balanced and well-proportioned shape reflects the elegant, utilitarian design characteristic of decorative objects from this period. The metal surface has a natural patina, with slight signs of age that enhance its authenticity and vintage charm. Depending on the lighting, the metal reveals subtle reflections, adding depth and character to the object. Versatile, this box can be used as a catch-all, storage box, or purely decorative object. It integrates perfectly into a vintage, industrial, or contemporary interior, adding a graphic and timeless touch. Key features: Decorative metal box Made in France 1970s Functional and minimalist design Original patina Decorative and storage item Keywords: vintage metal box...

Indian Silvered & Enamel Engraved Bronze Elephant Automaton Swiss Music box This exceptional mid-20th-century Indian silvered and enamel-engraved bronze elephant automaton music box...

A beautiful decorative box, made of brass. The box is richly decorated with elegant motifs and representations of the classic story Tristan and Isolde. The box was probably made in B...

A French decorative box made of solid wood, dating from the 1950s, adorned with carved and painted panels depicting traditional figures (female and male portraits in regional costume...

A striking Art Deco pewter box designed and crafted by GAB (Guldsmedsaktiebolaget), Sweden, circa 1930s. This circular lidded box showcases a bold and streamlined ribbed design, char...

From Halcyon Days, a Bilston enamel trinket box shaped as an egg, Stoke-on-Trent, England, circa 1970-1980s. Established in the 1950s, Halcyon Days Ltd ...

Late 20th Century Postmodern tessellated travertine and black marble box with brass inlay and brown cloth interior lining.

The set of Wedgwood consists of three lidded boxes in different shape and design and two small serving bowls of which one can be used as an ashtray. All is made of the famous but r...

An antique porcelain box with floral chintz design, circa late 19th century to early-20th century, Europe. Porcelain box has a hinged lid with an...