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Style: Primitive
19th Century Small Pantry Box with Original Lid
Located in Louisville, KY
This beautifully constructed circular pantry box from the late 19th century is indeed a unique find. It's smaller size makes it particularly unusual. Typically found in one's pantry ...
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Primitive Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century Small Pantry Box with Original Lid
19th Century Small Pantry Box with Original Lid

19th Century Small Pantry Box with Original Lid

$530
Early 20th Century Wood & Brass Tool Box
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Early 20th Century Wood & Brass Tool Box / Chest. Beautiful natural patina.
Category

Early 20th Century American Primitive Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Wood & Brass Tool Box
Early 20th Century Wood & Brass Tool Box

Early 20th Century Wood & Brass Tool Box

$728 Sale Price
49% Off
Antique Export Tin Metal Transport 5 Gallon Canister Container with Wood Case
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique export tin metal transport canister container with wood case. Item features a solid wood frame, galvanized tin metal container, remnants of cork to mouth of canister, very nice antique item. Believed to be a 5 gallon...
Category

19th Century North American Antique Primitive Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique Export Tin Metal Transport 5 Gallon Canister Container with Wood Case
Antique Export Tin Metal Transport 5 Gallon Canister Container with Wood Case

Antique Export Tin Metal Transport 5 Gallon Canister Container with Wood Case

$650
Handmade Artisan Oval Cherry Wood Box
Located in Malibu, CA
Handcrafted in cherry. in Shaker style by Jefferson Woodworks. Sturdy & well made in a heavy gauge panels.
Category

20th Century American Primitive Decorative Boxes

Materials

Cherry

Handmade Artisan Oval Cherry Wood Box
Handmade Artisan Oval Cherry Wood Box

Handmade Artisan Oval Cherry Wood Box

$221 Sale Price
25% Off
19th Century American Primitive Distressed Solid Wood Machinist Tool Box Storage
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th Century Antique American Primitive distressed solid wood machinist tool box storage. Item features a small removable interior boxes, frame to i...
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19th Century Antique Primitive Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century American Primitive Distressed Solid Wood Machinist Tool Box Storage
19th Century American Primitive Distressed Solid Wood Machinist Tool Box Storage

19th Century American Primitive Distressed Solid Wood Machinist Tool Box Storage

$395
Spectacular American Grain Painted Strong Box, New England Circa 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
American Likely New Hampshire or Massachusetts, circa 1800. This stunning quality antique strong box or storage box is constructed with a light woo...
Category

Early 1800s American Antique Primitive Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paint

Spectacular American Grain Painted Strong Box, New England Circa 1800
Spectacular American Grain Painted Strong Box, New England Circa 1800

Spectacular American Grain Painted Strong Box, New England Circa 1800

$788 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique 19th C American Primitive Wooden Distressed Paint Storage Tool Work Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th C American Primitive Wooden Distressed Paint Storage Tool Work Box. Item features solid wood construction, distressed finish, very nice antique item, quality American cr...
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20th Century Primitive Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th C American Primitive Wooden Distressed Paint Storage Tool Work Box
Antique 19th C American Primitive Wooden Distressed Paint Storage Tool Work Box

Antique 19th C American Primitive Wooden Distressed Paint Storage Tool Work Box

$395
18th Century Oak French Silver Chest Strongbox
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful handmade oak silver chest. It was made to hold valuables such as silver coins, jewels or maps. This was the precursor to the modern day safe. It is due to its age beautiful...
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18th Century French Antique Primitive Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

18th Century Oak French Silver Chest Strongbox
18th Century Oak French Silver Chest Strongbox

18th Century Oak French Silver Chest Strongbox

$1,385 Sale Price
49% Off
Antique American Primitive Wooden Distressed Paint Crafts Organizer Parts Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th Century American Primitive Wooden Distressed Paint Crafts Organizer Parts Box. Item features solid wood construction, distressed finish, quality American craftsmanship, ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Primitive Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique American Primitive Wooden Distressed Paint Crafts Organizer Parts Box
Antique American Primitive Wooden Distressed Paint Crafts Organizer Parts Box

Antique American Primitive Wooden Distressed Paint Crafts Organizer Parts Box

$325
19th Century Primitive Polychrome Divided Country Grain Bin
Located in Milford, NH
A 19th century primitive, orange and black painted grain bin with divided compartments. A great conversation and statement piece that could even be used as a woodbox for kindling, to...
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19th Century American Antique Primitive Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century Primitive Polychrome Divided Country Grain Bin
19th Century Primitive Polychrome Divided Country Grain Bin

19th Century Primitive Polychrome Divided Country Grain Bin

$1,400
Primitive Antique Oak Dovetailed Butlers Cutlery Tray Knife Caddy Tool Box 13"
Located in Dayton, OH
Primitive antique oak divided cutlery / knife tray / box / trug with raised carved center divider and hand cut dovetailed corners. Dimensions: 12.75" x 8.75" x 6.25" (Width x Depth ...
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19th Century Antique Primitive Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak

Primitive Antique Oak Dovetailed Butlers Cutlery Tray Knife Caddy Tool Box 13"
Primitive Antique Oak Dovetailed Butlers Cutlery Tray Knife Caddy Tool Box 13"

Primitive Antique Oak Dovetailed Butlers Cutlery Tray Knife Caddy Tool Box 13"

$550
Primitive Pine Dough Box
Located in Baltimore, MD
25VJL114b Primitive pine dough box, measures :50”Lx22”Wx10”H Hungary, circa 1900, $240.00 Bread was an important staple for families who often had little ...
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Early 20th Century Hungarian Primitive Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pine

Primitive Pine Dough Box
Primitive Pine Dough Box

Primitive Pine Dough Box

$250
Primitive Hand Carved Tripodal Tea Caddy Box with Metal Trim, Belgium 1940's
Located in New York, NY
Charming hand carved box with metal detail.
Category

1940s Belgian Vintage Primitive Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Primitive Hand Carved Tripodal Tea Caddy Box with Metal Trim, Belgium 1940's
Primitive Hand Carved Tripodal Tea Caddy Box with Metal Trim, Belgium 1940's

Primitive Hand Carved Tripodal Tea Caddy Box with Metal Trim, Belgium 1940's

$900
Early Primitive Robin Egg Blue Painted Tool Knife Box, 1860s
Located in Newfoundland, PA
This is a fabulous blue tool carrier, with original robins egg blue paint, original and natural wear. It's rare to find original paint! It is square naile...
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1860s American Antique Primitive Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Early Primitive Robin Egg Blue Painted Tool Knife Box, 1860s
Early Primitive Robin Egg Blue Painted Tool Knife Box, 1860s

Early Primitive Robin Egg Blue Painted Tool Knife Box, 1860s

$1,475
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Handcrafted Antique Tinned Copper Metal Betel Box, India
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Beautiful handcrafted antique tinned copper decorative octagonal betel box with with lid, handle and brass latch. The metal is delicately and int...
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Primitive Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper, Tin

Handcrafted Antique Tinned Copper Metal Betel Box, India
Handcrafted Antique Tinned Copper Metal Betel Box, India

Handcrafted Antique Tinned Copper Metal Betel Box, India

$950
H 4 in W 6 in D 5 in
Artisan-Crafted Decorative Box Embellished With a Silver Dragon
Located in Miami, FL
Designed exclusively by Urban Art Home, this is a distinct and elegant decorative wood box made with lacquer and embellished with a sculpted sterling silver dragon. The square box ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Primitive Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Artisan-Crafted Decorative Box Embellished With a Silver Dragon
Artisan-Crafted Decorative Box Embellished With a Silver Dragon

Artisan-Crafted Decorative Box Embellished With a Silver Dragon

$1,200
H 4.5 in W 10.25 in D 10.25 in
Neoclassical Biedermeier Box, Rosewood Veneer, Brass Inlays, England, circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Neoclassical Biedermeie box, rosewood veneer, brass inlays, England, circa 1830 Beautiful rosewood/palisander veneered, French polished. Brass trims around the upper edge and bras...
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1830s English Antique Primitive Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Neoclassical Biedermeier Box, Rosewood Veneer, Brass Inlays, England, circa 1830
Neoclassical Biedermeier Box, Rosewood Veneer, Brass Inlays, England, circa 1830

Neoclassical Biedermeier Box, Rosewood Veneer, Brass Inlays, England, circa 1830

$662
H 3.94 in W 13 in D 8.27 in
Handcrafted Cherry Wood Lidded Box, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Handcrafted Cherry Wood Lidded Jewelry Box, 20th Century.
Category

20th Century American Primitive Decorative Boxes

Materials

Cherry

Handcrafted Cherry Wood Lidded Box, 20th Century
Handcrafted Cherry Wood Lidded Box, 20th Century

Handcrafted Cherry Wood Lidded Box, 20th Century

$250
H 3.38 in W 9.75 in D 5.75 in
Antique Handmade Wood Money Box with Hardware from 19th Century, China
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique handmade Chinese money box with metal hardware from the 19th century. This rectangular box is made of two-tone wood. The front displays a ...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Primitive Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Handmade Wood Money Box with Hardware from 19th Century, China
Antique Handmade Wood Money Box with Hardware from 19th Century, China

Antique Handmade Wood Money Box with Hardware from 19th Century, China

$890
H 12 in W 9 in D 16 in
19th Century Large Pantry Box with Lid
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century pantry box with lid in good condition. Found in New England in good condition.
Category

19th Century American Antique Primitive Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century Large Pantry Box with Lid
19th Century Large Pantry Box with Lid

19th Century Large Pantry Box with Lid

$895
H 4.5 in W 13 in D 12 in
Mid-20th Century Tin Charity Container by Alfred Zaltsman, Jerusalem
Located in New York, NY
The front of the box is inscribed with Hebrew and German: "Rabbi Meir Baal Ha' Ness charity collecting funds for Shomrei Ha' Chomot Kolel" and decorated with two images; Hatam Sofer ...
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Mid-20th Century Israeli Primitive Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Mid-20th Century Tin Charity Container by Alfred Zaltsman, Jerusalem
Mid-20th Century Tin Charity Container by Alfred Zaltsman, Jerusalem

Mid-20th Century Tin Charity Container by Alfred Zaltsman, Jerusalem

$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
H 4.73 in W 3.75 in D 1.97 in
Wood Box
By Alexandre Noll
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Incredible wood box.   
Category

1940s French Vintage Primitive Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Wood Box
Wood Box

Wood Box

$2,176
H 2.76 in W 7.09 in D 8.67 in
Antique Early 20th Century Briar Wood Collectors Box England Circa 1920
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century bird's-eye maple collectors box, circa 1920. Complete with recessed silvered handles and corners which gives it a military Campaig...
Category

1920s English Vintage Primitive Decorative Boxes

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Antique Early 20th Century Briar Wood Collectors Box England Circa 1920
Antique Early 20th Century Briar Wood Collectors Box England Circa 1920

Antique Early 20th Century Briar Wood Collectors Box England Circa 1920

$3,379
H 4 in W 18.75 in D 9.75 in
19th Century Graduated Stack of Paint Decorated Pantry Boxes
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Graduated Stack of Paint Decorated Pantry Boxes, circa 1880, comprising five shaved splint bentwood pantry boxes with straight overlaps fastened via wooden pegs, in late...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Primitive Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

19th Century Graduated Stack of Paint Decorated Pantry Boxes
19th Century Graduated Stack of Paint Decorated Pantry Boxes

19th Century Graduated Stack of Paint Decorated Pantry Boxes

$1,425
H 18.38 in Dm 9.75 in
Iron Strong Box Treasure Chest
Located in Ferndale, MI
Iron strong box treasure chest, nicely crafted case and mechanism. Possibly stage coach item .
Category

19th Century American Antique Primitive Decorative Boxes

Materials

Steel, Wrought Iron, Iron

Iron Strong Box Treasure Chest
Iron Strong Box Treasure Chest

Iron Strong Box Treasure Chest

$4,300
H 15 in W 24 in D 15 in
Early 20th Century American Oak Machinist’s Tool Box by H. Gerstner & Sons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Designer: H. Gerstner & Sons Manufacturer: H. Gerstner & Sons Country: United States Materials: Quarter-Sawn Oak, Brass Hardware, Felt Interio...
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1930s American Vintage Primitive Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century American Oak Machinist’s Tool Box by H. Gerstner & Sons
Early 20th Century American Oak Machinist’s Tool Box by H. Gerstner & Sons

Early 20th Century American Oak Machinist’s Tool Box by H. Gerstner & Sons

$595
H 18.5 in W 20 in D 9.5 in
Previously Available Items
Antique Primitive Wooden Red Painted Folk Art Keepsake Letter Box 11"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique primitive red painted wood keepsake letter trinket storage box with latch. Dimensions: 10.75" x 5.5" x 7.7" (Width x Depth x Height)
Category

Early 20th Century Primitive Decorative Boxes

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Primitive Wooden Red Painted Folk Art Keepsake Letter Box 11"
Antique Primitive Wooden Red Painted Folk Art Keepsake Letter Box 11"

Antique Primitive Wooden Red Painted Folk Art Keepsake Letter Box 11"

H 7.7 in W 5.5 in D 10.75 in
Primitive Pine Dough Box
Located in Baltimore, MD
Bread was an important staple for families who often had little else to eat. A steady supply required a lot of flour and hard work, frequently done cooperatively with groups of women sharing the kneading as well as the ovens. A dough box...
Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Primitive Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pine

Primitive Pine Dough Box
Primitive Pine Dough Box

Primitive Pine Dough Box

H 9.5 in W 46 in D 20 in
Antique Dovetailed Pine Farmhouse Lidded Keepsake Storage Letter Box
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique pine keepsake storage tea caddy / candle or letter box featuring fingertailed joinery and detached lid with nob handle. Size: 12".
Category

19th Century Antique Primitive Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pine

Antique Dovetailed Pine Farmhouse Lidded Keepsake Storage Letter Box
Antique Dovetailed Pine Farmhouse Lidded Keepsake Storage Letter Box

Antique Dovetailed Pine Farmhouse Lidded Keepsake Storage Letter Box

H 6.5 in W 11.625 in D 9 in
Antique Round Wooden Kitchen Pantry Shaker Spices Box Set Jars
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique round wooden kitchen pantry shaker spices box set jars. Item features a wooden round box, small spice boxes on the inside, original labels, very...
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Early 20th Century Primitive Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique Round Wooden Kitchen Pantry Shaker Spices Box Set Jars
Antique Round Wooden Kitchen Pantry Shaker Spices Box Set Jars

Antique Round Wooden Kitchen Pantry Shaker Spices Box Set Jars

H 3.5 in Dm 9.5 in
Rustic Antique Western Conestoga Wagon Blanket Trunk 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Western American Conestoga wagon blanket chest offers wood construction with domed top trunk lid and tapered sides with iron straps and hinges, 19...
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19th Century American Antique Primitive Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Rustic Antique Western Conestoga Wagon Blanket Trunk 19th C
Rustic Antique Western Conestoga Wagon Blanket Trunk 19th C

Rustic Antique Western Conestoga Wagon Blanket Trunk 19th C

H 21.5 in W 47 in D 22 in
Antique Galvanized Steel Metal Rustic Tool Box with Handle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Galvanized steel metal 17" rustic tool box with handle. Circa Early 1900s. Measurements: 8.5" H x 17" W x 9" D.
Category

Early 20th Century French Primitive Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique Galvanized Steel Metal Rustic Tool Box with Handle
Antique Galvanized Steel Metal Rustic Tool Box with Handle

Antique Galvanized Steel Metal Rustic Tool Box with Handle

H 8.5 in W 17 in D 9 in
Coco de Mer, Ebony Box, Art, Decorative Sculpture, Late 19th/Early 20th Century
By Affiliated Craftsmen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great Coco De Mer box. This very organic sensual object has been carved and transformed for many countries thru the year. Including the name by the French and also for the UK because...
Category

Early 20th Century Asian Primitive Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Coco de Mer, Ebony Box, Art, Decorative Sculpture, Late 19th/Early 20th Century
Coco de Mer, Ebony Box, Art, Decorative Sculpture, Late 19th/Early 20th Century

Coco de Mer, Ebony Box, Art, Decorative Sculpture, Late 19th/Early 20th Century

H 6 in W 10 in D 10 in
19th Century Chinese Carriage Box
Located in Chicago, IL
A rustic 19th century Chinese elmwood carriage box with wonderful iron nailhead trim and traces of its original lacquered finish. Boxes like these were strapped to carriage and used ...
Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Primitive Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

19th Century Chinese Carriage Box
19th Century Chinese Carriage Box

19th Century Chinese Carriage Box

H 7 in W 23.5 in D 16 in
Antique Cherry Wood American Rustic Dough Bread Box Trunk Chest Bin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique cherry wood American rustic dough bread box trunk chest bin. Item features remarkable aged patina, solid wood construction, beautiful wood ...
Category

Late 19th Century North American Antique Primitive Decorative Boxes

Materials

Cherry

Antique Cherry Wood American Rustic Dough Bread Box Trunk Chest Bin
Antique Cherry Wood American Rustic Dough Bread Box Trunk Chest Bin

Antique Cherry Wood American Rustic Dough Bread Box Trunk Chest Bin

H 10 in W 30 in D 15 in
18th Century French Oak Strong Box
Located in Buisson, FR
Spectacular weathered wooden box with its wrought iron details and working lock. France, 18th century. Key of later date. For its high age in a good condition.   
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18th Century French Antique Primitive Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

18th Century French Oak Strong Box
18th Century French Oak Strong Box

18th Century French Oak Strong Box

H 8.67 in W 10.63 in D 7.29 in
Early 20th Century Green Painted Tool Box
Located in Chicago, IL
A charming early 20th century American tool box with a large handle on top, four divided sections, and retaining its original army green paint. Perfect in your kitchen filled with sp...
Category

Early 20th Century American Primitive Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Green Painted Tool Box
Early 20th Century Green Painted Tool Box

Early 20th Century Green Painted Tool Box

H 6 in W 12 in D 12.5 in
Primitive 17th Century Italian Walnut Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Primitive Italian walnut box with wrought iron lock and hinges.
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17th Century Italian Antique Primitive Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Primitive 17th Century Italian Walnut Box
Primitive 17th Century Italian Walnut Box

Primitive 17th Century Italian Walnut Box

H 12 in W 23.5 in D 13 in

Primitive decorative boxes for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Primitive 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, folk art, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Primitive decorative boxes made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 $130 and tops out at $1,475 while the average work can sell for $425.

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