Gothic Decorative Boxes

GOTHIC STYLE

The Gothic Revival movement (also called Victorian Gothic or Neo-Gothic) emerged in Britain in the 1740s, and reached its height in the late-19th century. The style is characterized by such decorative flourishes as pointed arches, floral details, finials, heraldic motifs and linenfold carving. The movement was rooted in religious and social conservatism. Its proponents, who included Charles Barry and A.W.N. Pugin, the architects of London’s Houses of Parliament (designed in 1840), believed that the art and architecture of the Middle Ages were authentically spiritual and inherently moral.

In the United States, the Gothic Revival movement shaped both public buildings and private houses. Numerous American schools were built in the early-19th century in a style now called Collegiate Gothic. Many builders and craftsmen were inspired by Andrew Jackson Downing’s widely read 1850 book Architecture for Country Houses, which posited that a family’s home should exemplify their values — and that the Gothic Revival style was particularly well-suited to scholars and clergymen. Furniture with detailing that mirrored that of Gothic Revival buildings appeared in the same period. Such pieces typically feature dark, intricately carved wood, and upholstery in velvet or leather.

Much like the castle or cathedral that inspired it, a Gothic Revival chair makes a bold design statement. And while you probably don’t have to cross a moat or raise a portcullis to get through your front door, a Gothic Revival piece might make a statement that your home is indeed your castle.

Style: Gothic

Stunning Handcrafted Late 1800s Gothic Casket with Peacock & Gargoyle Sculptures

$6,080

Stunning Handcrafted Late 1800s Gothic Casket with Peacock & Gargoyle Sculptures

Located in Lisse, NL

Beautiful and rare Gothic Revival treasure box with bronze handle. If you are a collector of antique boxes and/or if you are looking for an extraordinary jewelry box to grace your credenza or side table then this unique and top quality made specimen in the Gothic style could be perfect. Gothic Revival boxes are very hard to find and we have never seen one with such prodigious carvings on all sides. The unique and cat-like dragon gargoyles (with fangs) that look like they are carrying this casket, are just some of the stunningly carved and detailed sculptures that make this antique rarity even more artistic and impressive. Another great feature are the peacock sculptures. In Christianity the peacock is the symbol of purity. Christians believe that once someone has passed their soul rises and goes to heaven. This is why in earlier times Christians would spread the feathers of a peacock over the deceased since it symbolized a pure soul that was immune to corruption. The peacock also represents immortality, resurrection, and the spiritual teachings of Jesus Christ and the Christian church. Have you also noticed the top quality details on both ends of the bronze handle on top? The quality of that ornamental work is of the absolute highest standard also. There are many more incredibly beautiful, hand carved details and together they show that no expense was spared to create one of the most amazing Gothic caskets...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Gothic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Georgian Architectural Model

$8,500

Georgian Architectural Model

Located in Greenwich, CT

Very fine English early 19th century mahogany architectural model of a church, the multiple steeples flanking a faux carved slate shingled room, wh...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Gothic Decorative Boxes

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Mahogany

Very Rare Casket Minnekästchen or Box, Germany or Italy, 15th Century

$19,301

Very Rare Casket Minnekästchen or Box, Germany or Italy, 15th Century

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Wooden coffret, call minnekästchen, engraved with a dog, a hare and foliage with polychromy remains. During the Middle Age, the hare is a symbol of fertility, joy and represents the Christ...

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15th Century and Earlier European Antique Gothic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Polished Cast Iron Safe with Key and Two-Letter Combination

$3,600

19th Century French Polished Cast Iron Safe with Key and Two-Letter Combination

Located in Dallas, TX

Keep your jewelry and important documents locked up in this elegant, antique safe from the Champagne-Ardenne region of France. Crafted circa 1880, and built in cast iron, this heavy ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Bronze Box from Belgium Gothic Style

$900

Antique Bronze Box from Belgium Gothic Style

Located in Miami, FL

Gothic Style, very detailed crafted antique bronze box. Marked underneath, made in Belgium. In original good condition. A-444-335

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20th Century Belgian Gothic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Italian Gothic style Decorative Boxe or Small Trunk

$869Sale Price|39% Off

Early 20th Century Italian Gothic style Decorative Boxe or Small Trunk

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

We present this beautiful and rare small trunk made in the early 20th century. Made entirely of iron with brass decorations, this trunk has a Gothic-inspired design. A unique decora...

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Early 20th Century Italian Gothic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

19th C. French Painted Bauche Fireproof Strongbox with Two Letters Combination

$3,200

19th C. French Painted Bauche Fireproof Strongbox with Two Letters Combination

By Bauche

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique French safe was crafted circa 1880 in the Champagne-Ardenne region by Bauche, renowned for their patented “Système Incombustible” fireproof designs. Weighing 78 pounds, ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Iron

French Gothic Oak Coffer Chest

$3,500

French Gothic Oak Coffer Chest

Located in Queens, NY

French Gothic-style (19/20th Century) oak coffer chest on stand with tracery carved panels and a domed lid with iron strap work

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19th Century French Antique Gothic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Gothic Polished Black and Silver Cast Iron Strongbox Safe

$1,800

19th Century French Gothic Polished Black and Silver Cast Iron Strongbox Safe

Located in Dallas, TX

Keep your jewelry or important documents locked up in this small antique safe from Northern France. Crafted, circa 1880, the 52 pound cast safe has a chic two-tone black and silver paint finish. The heavy...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Early Heavily Embossed Brass Box This is a large and heavy chest

$2,592Sale Price|20% Off

Early Heavily Embossed Brass Box This is a large and heavy chest

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Early Heavily Embossed Brass Box This is a large and heavy chest is made in Brass with a wooden lining, the beaten brass is embossed with decorativ...

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Early 1800s Antique Gothic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Neo Gothic Style Bronze Box, circa 1900

$1,403

Neo Gothic Style Bronze Box, circa 1900

Located in Mouscron, WHT

Neo gothic style bronze box circa 1900.

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Early 20th Century French Gothic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

American Bronze and Enameled Box/Humidor by E.F. Caldwell, New York, 1900s

$12,600

American Bronze and Enameled Box/Humidor by E.F. Caldwell, New York, 1900s

By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

An American Gothic Revival bronze and enamelled box/humidor. By Edward F. Caldwell & Co. Inc., New York, first quarter of 1900s. The rectangul...

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1910s American Vintage Gothic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

19th Century Carved Oak Correspondence, Post or Letter Box

$864Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century Carved Oak Correspondence, Post or Letter Box

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th Century Carved Oak Correspondence, Post or Letter Box This very attractive Carved Box is made in Oak, it is carved on the top with 2 letter slots, one for UNANSWERED and the ot...

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19th Century Antique Gothic Decorative Boxes

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Oak

Outstanding Large 19th Century Bronze & Porcelain Jewelry Casket Box

$7,500

H 14 in W 16 in D 11 in

Outstanding Large 19th Century Bronze & Porcelain Jewelry Casket Box

By Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur (KPM)

Located in Long Branch, NJ

Outstanding Large 19th Century Bronze & Porcelain Jewelry Casket Box Dimensions : 14" Tall X 16" Wide X 11" Deep This gorgeous Antique jewelry ...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Gothic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

20th Century Italian Solid Silver Trunk-Shaped Box with Squirrel Knob

$2,053Sale Price|20% Off

H 5.12 in W 6.7 in D 4.34 in

20th Century Italian Solid Silver Trunk-Shaped Box with Squirrel Knob

Located in VALENZA, IT

Solid silver 800 box the shape of a tree trunk. The feet are oak leaf and the knob depicts a squirrel on two oak leaves holding an acorn in his hands. The hinged box is gold-plated ...

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1990s Italian Gothic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Early 20th century French Wood and Brass Musical Cigar Boxe, 1920s

$1,110

H 11.82 in Dm 7.49 in

Early 20th century French Wood and Brass Musical Cigar Boxe, 1920s

Located in LEGNY, FR

Magnificent Napoleon III style musical cigar humidor dating from the beginning of the 20th century in lacquered wood and garland of brass beads. A lyre adorns each door. By turning t...

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1920s French Vintage Gothic Decorative Boxes

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Brass

Vintage John Players Navy Cut Cigarette Advertising Shipping Crate or Box

$1,200Sale Price|20% Off

H 18.75 in W 25 in D 19 in

Vintage John Players Navy Cut Cigarette Advertising Shipping Crate or Box

By Imperial Amphora

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Made in the mid-1860s, this wooden and silk screened shipping crate was made for the iconic Player's Navy Cut cigarettes. The crate appears to have been shipp...

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Mid-20th Century English Gothic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th century non-combustible cast-iron travel strongbox by Bauche-Fichet, France

$1,227

H 9.06 in W 15.36 in D 11.42 in

19th century non-combustible cast-iron travel strongbox by Bauche-Fichet, France

Located in NICE, FR

19th century non-combustible cast-iron travel strongbox by Bauche-Fichet, France Antique travel safe in non-combustible cast iron from northeastern France (Gueux, Marne). It is de...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Thorens Swiss AD 30 Upright Music Box with Ten Discs, circa 1970

$795 / set

H 9.25 in W 8.5 in D 4 in

Thorens Swiss AD 30 Upright Music Box with Ten Discs, circa 1970

Located in Evergreen, CO

Manufactured by the renowned Thorens Company of Switzerland in the mid-20th century, this delightful music box is comprised of a quality fruitwood case with a glass door that allows ...

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1970s Swiss Vintage Gothic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

Pair of Early 20th Century Boxwood Italian Pharmacy Bottles

$758 / set

H 8.27 in Dm 3.94 in

Pair of Early 20th Century Boxwood Italian Pharmacy Bottles

Located in Roma, IT

A pair of early 20th century boxwood containers (21 cm) that allowed the discreet storage of medicines destined to treatments of pathologies to be kept hidden. A unique set that w...

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Early 1900s Italian Antique Gothic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Boxwood

French Post Office Mailbox - Cast Iron - Delachanal Model - Late 19th Century

$3,858

H 22.84 in W 12.6 in D 10.63 in

French Post Office Mailbox - Cast Iron - Delachanal Model - Late 19th Century

Located in BARSAC, FR

Public mailbox of the French Post Office Model in molded cast iron manufactured by Delachanal in Paris - Late 19th Century Good general condition - presented in its original conditi...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Gothic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Architectural Model Box of the Alhambra Palace, with Key

$638Sale Price|20% Off

H 4.5 in W 8 in D 6 in

Architectural Model Box of the Alhambra Palace, with Key

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Architectural Model Box of the Alhambra Palace, with Key Handcrafted in Granada, Spain, Circa 1960s A stunning architectural model box that showcases the ...

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20th Century Spanish Gothic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Renaissance Revival Style Bronze Box

$850

H 3 in W 8 in D 6.5 in

Renaissance Revival Style Bronze Box

Located in Tampa, FL

A renaissance revival style solid bronze box of the highest quality. The deep blue velvet interior has a ring holder. The interior depth is two and a half inches. No key. Austria, ci...

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1880s Austrian Antique Gothic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Stunning Faux Books Walnut & Satinwood Smoking Pipe Rack Holder with Drawers

$911

H 10.24 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in

Stunning Faux Books Walnut & Satinwood Smoking Pipe Rack Holder with Drawers

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this lovely Walnut & Satinwood Faux books pipe rack with internal drawers A very good looking and decorative piece, its designed to hold three pipes in t...

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20th Century English Gothic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

Liberace Autographed Vintage Schoenhut Toy Grand Piano

$995

H 9 in W 12.5 in D 13 in

Liberace Autographed Vintage Schoenhut Toy Grand Piano

By Schoenhut

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Made by the renowned American toy manufacturer in approximately 1920, this wooden toy baby grand piano has been autographed in two places by the legendary Liberace. The piano shows o...

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Early 20th Century American Gothic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Previously Available Items

Gothic Oak Chest – Northern France, Circa 1320–1360

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H 10.83 in W 20.87 in D 11.82 in

Gothic Oak Chest – Northern France, Circa 1320–1360

Located in Bilzen, BE

Rare medieval oak coffer carved with Gothic tracery, featuring lancets and quatrefoils characteristic of Northern French Gothic architecture (Picardy / Artois) in the 14th century. ...

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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Gothic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Polished Bauche Fireproof Strongbox with Royal Coat of Arms

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H 7.5 in W 15 in D 10.25 in

19th Century French Polished Bauche Fireproof Strongbox with Royal Coat of Arms

By Bauche

Located in Dallas, TX

This French fireproof strongbox, crafted circa 1880 by Bauche in the Marne region, showcases the period’s finest industrial security design. Constructed in heavy cast iron and weighi...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Silver Metal Lidded Box

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H 3.25 in W 6 in D 3.75 in

19th Century French Silver Metal Lidded Box

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

19th Century French Silver Metal Lidded Box Unique piece purchased in France. Mid 19th Century. Gorgeous, see detailed photos.

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Gothic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Early 20th Century Decorative Box - Gothic Style - Brass

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H 3.94 in W 8.67 in D 4.34 in

Early 20th Century Decorative Box - Gothic Style - Brass

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A beautiful antique decorative box, made of brass. Nicely decorated in Gothic style. Estimated age and origin: France, circa 1920. The box is ...

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1880s French Antique Gothic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

20th Century French Gothic Decorative Storage Box with Foliage Motifs

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H 11 in W 14 in D 14 in

20th Century French Gothic Decorative Storage Box with Foliage Motifs

Located in Dallas, TX

This beautifully executed square box crafted circa 1990 is embellished with a handle made into a twisted branch form with a leaf accented on either side, a latch on the front firmly ...

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Late 20th Century American Gothic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Antique Brass Decorative Box - Gothic Style

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H 3.55 in W 9.45 in D 4.73 in

Antique Brass Decorative Box - Gothic Style

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A nice antique brass box, with beautiful Gothic style scenes. The box is in good condition. Beautiful color and old patina. Estimated age and origin:...

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Early 1900s Belgian Antique Gothic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Brass Box - Gothic Style

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H 2.37 in W 4.34 in D 2.76 in

Early 20th Century Brass Box - Gothic Style

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A beautiful decorative brass box. Beautiful ornaments in gothic style. Estimated date and origin: France, circa 1910. Dimensions: 10,5 x 6,5 cm and 6 cm tall. The box is in good c...

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Early 1900s French Antique Gothic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Brass Box - Gothic Style

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H 2.76 in W 5.91 in D 3.94 in

Early 20th Century Brass Box - Gothic Style

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A beautiful decorative brass box. Beautiful ornaments in gothic style. Estimated date and origin: France, circa 1910. Dimensions: 15 x 10 cm and 7 cm tall. The box is in good cond...

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Early 1900s French Antique Gothic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

A French 15th century gothic iron casket

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H 7.09 in W 9.06 in D 5.51 in

A French 15th century gothic iron casket

Located in PARIS, FR

A French gothic iron casket Dimensions: h. 18 cm, l. 23 cm, p. 14cm 15th century France Without key A rare parallelepipedal box with a domed lid, it is d...

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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Gothic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wrought Iron

Late 19th Century Brass Gothic Style Decorative Storage Box

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H 3.55 in W 8.27 in D 4.34 in

Late 19th Century Brass Gothic Style Decorative Storage Box

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A beautiful bronze box in gothic style. Richly decorated with medieval figures and gothic ornaments such as cross flower and arches in the lid The inside is covered with blue velvet....

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1890s French Antique Gothic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Spanish Polished Iron Box with Pierced Engraved Geometric Motifs

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H 8 in W 20 in D 10 in

19th Century Spanish Polished Iron Box with Pierced Engraved Geometric Motifs

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a shelf or a counter with this elegant antique decorative trunk. Crafted in Spain circa 1880, the strong box is decorated with pierced and engraved geometric motifs througho...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Gothic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

RARE PORTUGUESE CENTER CHAPEL COUNTER 16th Century

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H 22.45 in W 16.15 in D 10.63 in

RARE PORTUGUESE CENTER CHAPEL COUNTER 16th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

RARE CENTER CHAPEL COUNTER 16th Century Lusíada - Portuguese in teak, Partial sissoo coating with ivory inlays, with 9 drawers simulating 10. Micromosaic in different materials, bac...

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16th Century Portuguese Antique Gothic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Gothic decorative boxes for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Gothic decorative boxes for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage decorative boxes created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Gothic decorative boxes made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original decorative boxes, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, Bauche, and Edward F. Caldwell & Co.. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for decorative boxes differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $323 and tops out at $44,528 while the average work can sell for $3,905.