Late 20th Century Decorative Boxes

A vintage wood box in the shape of a duck. An intricately carved design of a village decorates the exterior of the box. Measures 9"W x 4.5"D x 6.5"H

A tiger‑burl‑esque jewelry or decorative box in the Neoclassical Empire Revival style, circa late 20th century. The box is finished in a textured faux‑burl veneer with tiger‑stripe p...

Decorative carved wooden box, France, 1970s. An elegant wooden box crafted in a traditional style with a striking faceted geometric design. Its domed lid is topped with a conical ha...

Superb turtle-shaped jewelry box designed and produced in Mexico during the 1970's. This artisanal set with abalone mother-of-pearl and alpaca, is a true work of art. More than a box...

Vintage wooden box with polish horn decoration and stainless steel rim Italy, Three interior compartments, which could have been intended for: Playing cards (such as bridge or poker...

A beautiful vintage Italian decorative box crafted from richly patterned breccia marble and accented with a brass hinged lid. The stone displays a striking natural composition of blu...

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...

Beautiful mixed wood decorative box. This piece created in rosewood, walnut and oak presents itself as a unique gift or personal item that is special for keepsakes or other uses such...

1970s French Silver-Plated Metal Box with Wooden Interior – Vintage Cigarette Case This elegant French silver-plated metal box from the 1970s was likely designed as a cigarette case. It features a beautiful aged patina and a refined metallic shine that highlight its craftsmanship. The lid is framed with a twisted metal border, adding a touch of sophistication and texture. The interior is lined with wood, providing a warm contrast to the cool silver exterior. There is a minor structural imperfection in the opening mechanism, discreet and non-intrusive to its use. Both decorative and functional, this vintage piece is perfect for collectors or for use as a refined storage box. Key features: French silver-plated metal box, 1970s Wooden interior with elegant twisted metal border Light structural flaw in mechanism (non-visible, functional) Beautiful patina and polished finish Ideal as a decorative or functional storage piece Keywords: 1970s French silver box...

A vintage 1989 reproduction by the Museum of Modern Art of an Asante gold dust box. Made of gold toned metal with a beautiful design of birds perched along the edges of the lid. Some...

Unusual miniature pill box in the shape of a very detailed snail. These were made in Italy circa 1970-90s usually of 800/1000 silver or alpaca/argentan/German silver (an alloy of zin...

Maison Lancel Paris designed this stunning lidded box. The piece was crafted in France, circa 1980. The minimalist rectangular shape features a sleek design with polished, chromed me...

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...

This is a handsome handcrafted burled walnut music box. This dome shaped box is handcrafted with burled walnut, satin wood and zebra wood and stands on four brass bun feet. The box f...

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...

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

This exquisite modernist acrylic Lucite lidded box, expertly crafted in France circa 1970, is a striking embodiment of refined design and artistic sophistication. In keeping with the...

This charming Mexican jewelry box transforms an everyday object into a playful sculptural work. Designed in the form of a stylized hippopotamus with soft, rounded contours and expres...

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 ...

Luxurious Art Deco-Inspired R & Y Augousti Teal Shagreen Long Desk Box This exquisite R & Y Augousti long desk box is a testament to the brand’s commitment to luxury, craftsmanship,...

Wood handcarved box after Alexandre Noll Signed Tony to the underside. Late 20th century. In original condition, with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a be...

This striking modernist box evokes the sophisticated artistry of renowned Italian designers such as Tommaso Barbi, Gabriella Crespi, or Willy Rizzo. The rare piece was crafted in Ita...

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...

This exquisite mid-century jewelry casket is a phenomenal example of the celebrated lapidary traditions of the Soviet Union (USSR). Masterfully constructed from premium polished slab...

Gucci brown leather handbag top handles bag vintage, late 20th century Embossed inside 'Made in Italy by Gucci' Smooth brown leather Rose gold metal hardware Original Gucci tag i...

Vintage handcrafted decorative box with lid features live edge design in spalted Oregon maple burl wood. The rich texture of the burl wood is emphasized by the fine graphic dark str...

A diminutive carved pink marble Postmodern cylindrical trinket box. The perfect size for gifting a piece of jewelry or as a gift in itself for a box collector. In excellent condition...

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

An exceptional Mid-Century handcrafted jewelry box from Taxco, Mexico, featuring a substantial brass case clad in meticulously hand-cut abalone shell mosaic. The shimmering shell dis...

A beautiful vintage handcrafted shell-covered keepsake box showcasing an intricate mosaic of natural seashells in a variety of shapes, textures, and soft coastal hues. Carefully arra...

Large wooden box, France, 1970s, crafted from burl veneer with particularly rich and decorative patterns. Its surface displays a magnificent, intricate grain with amber and gold hues...

Exquisite Reuge S.A. Musical Table Box Description:Discover a stunning large rectangular table box featuring elegantly concave corners, showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship of th...

Elegant French decorative box combining a textured gold-tone metal exterior with warm tortoiseshell-effect Bakelite side panels. The lid is accented by a refined ornamental clasp, ad...

Mughal style pietra dura marble box - hand made - featuring an over-all floral and vine design with lapis lazuli, mother-of-pearl and black onyx inlay - signed on the base and the li...

Large decorative wooden box dating from the 1970s, crafted in the Middle Eastern style and richly adorned with intricate marquetry featuring geometric star and floral motifs. The octagonal form and finely detailed inlaid decoration showcase exceptional craftsmanship inspired by traditional Syrian, Persian, and Moroccan woodworking. Originally intended for storing jewelry, letters, or precious keepsakes, this elegant box also serves as a striking decorative accent, bringing warmth and exotic character to a coffee table, desk, or cabinet. Style : Moorish Islamic Middle Eastern Bohemian Hollywood Regency Key Features : Large decorative wooden box France, 1970s Middle Eastern style Intricate marquetry decoration Geometric inlaid motifs Octagonal shape Hinged lid with brass knob Ideal for jewelry or keepsakes Keywords : marquetry box, Middle Eastern box, Moorish decor, Islamic marquetry...

Superb jewelry box designed and produced in Mexico during the 1970's. This artisanal set with abalone mother-of-pearl and alpaca, is a true work of art. A beautiful item to display i...

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 ...

A wonderful 1970s Italian hand - made brass desk box with a wooden inlay. This wonderful box sits beautifully alongside other boxes in our collection of Italian desk accessories. Sig...

Leo Sewell Trash Can. Made of an accumulation of found objects Signed and Dated on the bottom.

Charming French ceramic lidded box inspired by the iconic figure of Pierrot, the melancholy character of the Commedia dell'Arte. The lid is crowned with a delicately modeled Pierrot ...

Plexiglass/lucite cube by Alessandro Albrizzi elegant decorative element from the 1970s. The cube opens and inside we find a concave spherical part suitable for holding small object...

Beautiful turtle-shaped pill box designed and produced in Mexico during the 1970's. This artisanal set with abalone mother-of-pearl and alpaca, is a true work of art. More than a box...

Wooden box, France, 1970s, an elegant vintage piece characterized by a burl wood veneer with particularly decorative swirling patterns. Its clean design and soft lines make it both f...

Exquisite 1970s Italian lucite and rattan jewelry box, attributed to Gabriella Crespi for Dior Home. This elegant piece combines timeless craftsmanship sophisticated design, adding a...

A stylized late 20th Century tessellated travertine and green agate box with brass trim, hinges and wood lined.

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...

Very beautiful and large rattan and brass basket made in Italy in the 1970s. Round shape, mid-century modern style, it is inspired by the designs of Gabriella Crespi. Magnificent dec...

Beautiful and Minimalist Jewelry box. This rare beauty is a unique box or decorative box that brings minimal shape with organic beauty. Constructed of wood panels that have been ligh...

This stunning modernist decorative covered box was designed by Giacomo Sinopoli and crafted by Liwan's Rome in 1970. The piece features a large rectangular shape on a chromed metal b...

Octagonal table snuffbox in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with black fired enamel inserted in a hand engraved drawing and with fired enamelled miniature, hand painted by the p...

Vintage Tessellated Abalone Box. Offered is a vintage Maitland-Smith style decorative square abalone box lined in black velvet. This stunning Post Modern/Hollywood Regency Abalone sh...

This beautiful square-shaped box in Travertine Marble is a wonderful example of Italian decorative objects production during the 1970s. Made by Fratelli Mannelli, the color and the texture of the marble, together with the pure and geometrical design, make it a wonderful example of midcentury elegance. This item is perfect for a desk in an office room or for being the focal center of a living room or a hallway entry...

Lalique "Épis" Crystal and Silver-Plated Table Box, France, Circa 1980s Lalique "Épis" crystal and silver-plated table box featuring the celebrated Épis (Wheat) pattern, signed Lalique France. This elegant French crystal table box combines the purity of thick, hand-finished clear crystal with sculptural satin-frosted relief decoration and substantial silver-plated mounts. Designed with a robust hinged lid and weighty silver-plated frame, the box exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and timeless Art Deco-inspired aesthetic that has distinguished Lalique throughout the late twentieth century. The Épis pattern—French for "ears of wheat"—is among Lalique's most enduring naturalistic designs. Two gracefully sweeping wheat stalks are rendered in high relief across the lid, their alternating frosted and polished surfaces creating remarkable depth as they capture and diffuse light. Wheat has long symbolized abundance, prosperity, fertility, and renewal, themes that René Lalique frequently interpreted through botanical forms of exceptional elegance. Unlike many lighter decorative crystal boxes, this example is crafted with substantial solid crystal walls and a base, giving it impressive weight and an architectural presence. Equally noteworthy are the heavy-duty silver-plated mounts, whose precision-fitted frame and robust hinges provide both durability and refined visual contrast against the luminous crystal. The quality of the mounts elevates the piece beyond a simple trinket box, making it an elegant decorative object suitable for a coffee table, desk, vanity, or cocktail cabinet. Produced as Pattern No. 10579, the Épis collection dates from the 1980s–1990s, reflecting Lalique's continued mastery of combining René Lalique's celebrated naturalistic motifs with clean, modern geometric forms. The restrained design allows the exceptional crystal carving to remain the focal point while complementing both traditional and contemporary interiors. Signed "Lalique France," this sophisticated table box is ideal for storing jewelry, cufflinks, watches, treasured keepsakes, or desk accessories while serving as a sculptural decorative accent in its own right. Dimensions Width: 5.5 in. Depth: 4.5 in. Height: 2 in. Condition Excellent vintage condition. Signed Lalique France. Heavy crystal with substantial silver-plated mounts exhibiting light age-appropriate wear and retaining an exceptional presentation. Price Recommendation (1stDibs): $1,295 Comparable Lalique crystal boxes...

Elegant Italian decorative jewelry box crafted in richly veined green onyx with beautiful natural bands of cream, honey, brown, and soft pink tones. The box features refined brass t...

A Very Substantial Decorative French Polished Well Grained Dark Santos Mahogany and Boxwood Folding Chess Set of outstanding quality, good weight and s...

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...

An Italian rectangular travertine marble box, attributed to designer Fratelli Mannelli, Postmodern design period, circa late‑20th century, (1970s), Italy. The box is crafted in warm ...

A very rare example of a French mid-century modern silver plate and gold plate box by the iconic French fashion house, Hermès of Paris. A stunning design in silverplate with a gilde...

A vintage "SRW Minidex/78" acrylic organizer. Features a tinted hinged lid and black base with colorful divided compartments inside. Originally designed to hold floppy disks but coul...

This is a gorgeous and hard-to-find sculptural porcelain box with a lid. It is shaped like a woman's head with a hat; the top of the hat forms the lid. It is not only a highly decora...