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Jewelry Boxes For Sale
Lapis Lazuli Hexagonal Box 3.5"
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful hexagonal box, crafted from the finest natural lapis lazuli sourced from Afghanistan. The box features a round lid adorned with an elegant fini...
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20th Century Afghan Jewelry Boxes

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Lapis Lazuli, Marble

Lapis Lazuli Hexagonal Box 3.5"
Lapis Lazuli Hexagonal Box 3.5"
$299 Sale Price
25% Off
Extraordinary set of Pewter Jewelry boxes by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
An extraordinary set of 4 lidded round pewter box designed by Just Andersen in the early 1920s. One larger and two small round boxes with lids ornaments and one tiny scent box. It is...
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1920s Danish Vintage Jewelry Boxes

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Pewter

Ormolu and Glass Souvenir Trinket Jewelry Box, Nuremberg Castle, circa 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous glass top trinket box made of ormolu and metal. The hinged top featuring a view of the castle of Nuremberg in Germany. No restoration has been carried out on this charming...
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Early 1900s Austrian Hollywood Regency Antique Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Vintage Cobalt Blue Royal Limoges France 22-Karat Gold Trinket Boxes Set
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elegant vintage round Limoges 22-karat gold trinket jewelry box and e small plates French vintage Limoges porcelain in cobalt royal blue with fine gold decor. Marked on base as “Limoges France" Porcelain Limoges Castel...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

English Blue Opaline and Silver Jewelry Vanity Pill Box, Hand Painted
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
English blue opaline jewelry or vanity box, hand painted with delicate gold decoration. This late 19th Century English box is small yet heavy in weight for its size. The jewelry box ...
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver

Large 19th Century French Napoleon III Marquetry Jewelry Box, Marked Lucie
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This large mid nineteenth century marquetry box from the Napoleon III period features a burl thuya wood field surrounded by a concentric border of intricately inlaid ebonized pearwoo...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Jewelry Boxes

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Bronze

Gran Premio Cabinet with Safe in Black Leather
Located in New York, NY
Armoured armoire for watches and jewels lined in black leather and details in red leather. Accessories in satin palladium. Inside the safe 17 watch winders made in Switzerland and a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Cabinet de Bois, Métal et Pierre Dures, Création Contemporaine de Daniel Arnoul
By Daniel Arnoul 1
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
EXCEPTIONNEL CABINET DE BOIS, MÉTAL ET PIERRES DURES CRÉATION CONTEMPORAINE DE L’ORFÈVRE DANIEL ARNOUL ORIGINE : FRANCE PERIODE : XXe SIÈCLE, 1995. ...
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1990s Jewelry Boxes

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Wood

Evening Bag with fire enamelled stripes in Art Deco style Salimbeni.
Located in Firenze, FI
Oval evening bag in 925/1000 sterling silver with fire enamelled stripes in Art Deco style. Measurement cm. 5.5 x 10 x 14.8, interior with ground mirror. Weight gr. 748. Created in 1...
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1970s Italian Art Deco Vintage Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Victorian Coromandel Vanity Box Glyn Cywarch Estate
By James Vickery, Henry Lewis
Located in Northampton, GB
Dating to 1857 hallmarks for James Vickery and makers plaque Henry Lewis From our Vanity Box collection, we are delighted to offer this exceptional Victorian Coromandel Vanity Box...
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Silver, Brass

1930's Chinese Solid Brass Dragon Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 1930's solid brass Chinese jewelry box with dragon inlay motif and wood interior, in vintage condition with some wear to the good and patina to the brass, lightly hand poli...
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1930s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

French Medieval Style Silver Jewelry Box, circa 1880
Located in Miami, FL
A remarkable intricately designed, handcrafted silver box, circa 1880s. We were told that this box is sterling silver and that the makers mark "M" is that of "M. Mayer". Maurice MAYER was a very prestigious silversmith. Research shows that he was an "Orfèvre de l'Empereur", Napoleon Bonaparte, 1860-1870. The Minerva hallmarks are not visible, may have been rubbed off from use and cleaning. No documentation. This intricately carved box depicts the romantic poem of Le Roman de la Rose (The Romance of the Rose). Comes with the original lock and key. Le Roman de la Rose, begun by Guillaume de Lorris circa 1230 and completed, in a different style, circa 1270-1280, by Jean de Meun, builds on the concept of courtly love found in the poetry of the troubadours. The authors create a complex allegory of the romance between the Lover and the Rose. In the quest to pick the Rose (to achieve the conquest of love), the flower and its attendants represent the Lady and her sentiments while being wooed. In the first part of the poem, written by de Lorris, the Lover recounts his dream, ending with the winning of a kiss from the Lady. In the dream, the Lover discovers a walled garden and gains entrance thanks to a beautiful young woman. He meets Diversion and dancers who represent courtly values such as Beauty and Generosity. A tour of the garden brings him to a beautiful bed of roses by the Fountain of Love...
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19th Century French Antique Jewelry Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Wicker and Vienna Straw Jewelry Basket, Italy 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Amazing mid-century decorative rectangular jewelry box made of rattan and Vienna straw. Made in Italy in the 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jewelry Boxes

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Wicker, Straw

Antique French Blue Opaline Glass Casket Box, Jewelry Box
Located in Rostock, MV
Antique French Blue Opaline Crystal Glass Hinged Trinket Box, trimmed in beautiful ormolu gilt metal around the opening of box. France, Circa 1920
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal

Fine Antique French Malachite and Bronze Jewelry Box, c.1890
Located in Bath, GB
A truly fabulous late nineteenth century jewelry box made from a fine example of malachite, the first image is the most true colour in person. The Malachite during this era was ag...
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1890s French Late Victorian Antique Jewelry Boxes

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Malachite, Bronze

French 1950s Bird Tiles Trinket Box in Ceramic and Wood
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern hinged wooden box with colorful birds ceramic tiles top, France 1950s. This exquisite vintage rectangular box is all constructed in wood. Beautiful hand-painted ti...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Ceramic, Majolica, Wood

Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A very attractive Japanese wood table top jewelry or collector's chest with marquetry and lacquer decoration, Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan. Previously in the collection of Asbjorn Lunde (1927 - 2017). The chest is crafted in the form of a Chinese seal...
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Jewelry Boxes

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Wood, Softwood, Lacquer

Italian Leather Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful vintage Italian all leather jewelry box in red burgundy with gold embossing, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Marked "Florence" on bottom as shown in last image. Use to hol...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Jewelry Boxes

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Leather

1950s Lilac Murano Glass Hinged Box with Facetted Lid and Silver Metal Edge
Located in London, GB
A 1950s lilac Murano glass hinged box with facetted lid and silver metal edge detail and hinge by Giovanni Cendese, Murano, Italy.  
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal

French Porcelain Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
A French porcelain jewelry box, styled after Sèvres porcelain, in the Regency design style, circa late-19th century to early-20th century, France. Boxes' lid features outdoor nature scene with couple and dog surrounded by hand-painted gold detail i the Regency design style. Gold hand-painted detail featured on lid, front, sides and back of box. Great as a standalone piece or to hold jewelry (demonstrated) or other items on a desk, vanity, dresser, etc. Marked on underside as shown in last image, 'Made in France', 'Hand Decorated'. Box is a nice size. Dimensions: 2.75" Height x 4.13" Depth x 6.5" Width. Jewelry and other items shown available separately, search 1stDibs ref. #: For Italian Ginori box search 1stDibs ref. #: LU1314243501722 Cartier coffee...
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Early 20th Century French Regency Jewelry Boxes

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Porcelain

French Porcelain Jewelry Box
French Porcelain Jewelry Box
$468 Sale Price
25% Off
Bronze Jewelry Chest In Neo-gothic Style From The Napoleon III Period
Located in NICE, FR
We present you with a large jewellry chest crafted in bronze with medal patina in the neo-gothic style and hailing from the Napoleon II period. It boasts practical dimensions (34cm x 35cm) and intricate ornamentation. Its entrance is concealed by a mechanism, rendering it invisible. The chest's decoration features figures, columns, friezes, and repeating motifs reminiscent of techniques employed during the era of Violet le Duc...
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Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Vintage Moorish Sajai Box Inlaid with Agate Stones
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Moorish Mughal Raj jewelry box inlaid with semi-precious agate stones and covered with silvered metal filigree. Moorish Middle East jewelry...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Moorish Jewelry Boxes

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Multi-gemstone, Metal

Barbini Murano 1950s Red Orange Yellow Italian Art Glass Vanity Powder Box
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso red orange, yellow and clear Italian art glass powder / jewelry box. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950s. It is published...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso

1970s Jewelry Secret Stash Box Organic Wood
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Free Form Raw Edge Wood Jewelry Box  Wood has a clear finish. Velvet interior sections. In the style of Don Shoemaker  No label  5.75 h x 15 w x 5.5 d Original Unrestored Preow...
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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Monumental Louis XIV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Boulle Marquetry Casket Box
Located in Queens, NY
A Monumental Louis XIV style French gilt-bronze mounted wood boulle marquetry casket box, circa 1895 Known in French as a carré de toilette, this casket has canted corners with lavi...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Jewelry Boxes

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Brass, Bronze

Rhomboid Jewelry Chest in Cream Shagreen by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Rhomboid jewelry chest in cream shagreen by R&Y Augousti is a stunning geometric piece to store your personal items. This piece has 3 drawer compartments and a flap top opening that have black velvet...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Shagreen Stingray

Lidded Alabaster Stash or 420 Box on Brass Paw Feet with Red Lined Interior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful Alabaster box, with a closure trimmed in brass and lined in red velvet. The brass paw feet give the hinged box a nice place to rest. A compliment to any valet or dres...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Wood Box by Don Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Designed by Don Shoemaker and handcrafted by SEÑAL, S.A. Mexico, circa 1960s. Using exotic local wood in Mexico such as Granadillo, excellent vintage condition. The box has beautifu...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Pill Box Silver Sterling Enamel hand-painted Art Nouveau style floral miniature
Located in Firenze, FI
Discover an authentic artisanal treasure with this refined oval pill box. Made of gold-plated 925/1000 silver, this piece is embellished with translucent enamels fired on guilloché ...
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1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Jewelry Boxes

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Set of Two Midcentury White Opaline Cenedese Glass Box with Bronze Mounts Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A set of two beautiful jewelry boxes with glass lids made of opal glass. This type of jewelry box was mainly made in France, Italy and earlier in Bohemia. They were made from the early 19th century to the mid 20th century. However, the heyday of opal boxes...
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1950s Italian Empire Vintage Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bronze

1960s Gorgeous Box in Onyx. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous Box in Onyx. Made in Italy. This box is in excellent condition. Dimension: 5,31 x 3,74 x 1,57 H inches 13,5 x 9,5 x 4 H cm
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jewelry Boxes

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Onyx

Faux Tessellated Tortoiseshell Mother-of-Pearl Jewelry Box by Maitland-Smith
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage jewelry box in faux tessellated tortoise shell with mother-of-pearl and Abolone shell edge, circa 1970s. Simple, elegant and unique. Bin #N Jj
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Jewellery Box
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality rosewood jewellery box having a quality rosewood lift up lid opening to reveal a fitted blue velvet interior and a storage compartment with beautiful origin...
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1860s English Victorian Antique Jewelry Boxes

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Rosewood

Jean-Michel Franck Straw Marquetry Box, 1930
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful Jean-Michel Frank straw marquetry decorative box from the 1930s. Carved from beech wood fully covered by straw marquetry with radiating patterns. It has been fully restored, with slight traces on the marquetry remaining, and the yellow velvet fabric inside that was pretty damaged has been replaced by a black velvet fabric. The box is unsigned, but really similar in size and pattern to Jean-Michel Frank boxes...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Jewelry Boxes

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Velvet, Straw, Beech

Set of Bronze Jars by Just Andersen, 1930s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
Set of Round Light-Bronze Jars designed by Just Andersen in the 1930s. A fine set for a beautiful home. * Set (2) of round light-bronze jars with lids. * Designer: Just Andersen * M...
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1930s Danish Vintage Jewelry Boxes

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Bronze

Yellow alabaster box by Romano Bianchi, Italy, 1970
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Stunning yellow alabaster box designed and produced by romano bianchi in Italy in the 1970s. Handcrafted yellow alabaster box and chromed metal structure. Decorative object that will...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Alabaster

Egg style Faberge Blue Sapphire Enamel Medium Size Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Egg on tripod in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guillochè, Russian Empire style inspired by Carl Fabergè eggs late 1800s, early 1900s. Measurem...
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1960s Italian Empire Vintage Jewelry Boxes

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

A Mother of Pearl Jewelry Box, Judaica
Located in New York, NY
This resplendent rectangular Judaica jewelry box is a true celebration of traditional craftsmanship and refined artistry, entirely veneered in lustrous...
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20th Century Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Felt, Wood

Christian Dior Midcentury Lucite Tortoiseshell Effect and Brass Jewelry Box 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous mid-century square shaped decorative jewelry box in an elegant tortoiseshell effect lucite and brass. This fantastic piece was designed in France during the 1970s for Christ...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jewelry Boxes

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Brass

Theodore Haviland Limoges Jewelry Box, Limoges Porcelain Trinket Box by Haviland
Located in Miami, FL
Theodore Haviland Limoges Jewelry Box, Limoges Porcelain Trinket Box, Louis XVI style porcelain jewelry box. A lovely Haviland Limoges jewelry box or trinket box perfect for storing...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Jewelry Boxes

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Porcelain

Abalone Jewelry Box
Located in Richmond, VA
Beautiful vintage abalone shell jewelry box with alpaca silver accents and dark wood interior. Made in Mexico.
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20th Century Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Alpaca

Agresti Lei Lui Armoire with Safe
Located in New York, NY
Armored jewelry armoire in matte Canaletto walnut or polished white bird’s eye maple and 24 karats gold hardware. Inside, safe with biometric o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Gold

Art Deco French Chrome & Enamel Ladies Powder Compact, C1930s
Located in Devon, England
This is a really cute and rare find, a 1930's Art Deco compact with the most delightful green and black enamel decoration on a chrome casing . The interior is an engineers delight with a sliding latch on the side of the compact to secure the power in place. Upon opening the lid reveals the mechanics that operates and reveals a powder dispenser...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

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Enamel, Chrome

Silver Plated Rectangular Dolphin Footed Box with Lid
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
We see this charming 2 piece box for used as a trinket box for jewelry or keepsakes. Could also function standing alone on a coffee table or nightstand.
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Jewelry Boxes

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Metal, Silver Plate

Blue Glass Hobnail Jewelry Vanity Box
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful blue opaline ombre hobnail art glass vanity box, circa 20th century. Box with hobnail design, blue opaline and ombre hue, finished with a knob lid; a great piece for a va...
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20th Century Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

Luxury Watch Blue or Redwine Suitcase
Located in Paris, FR
Suitcase luxury watch blue covered with blue cowhide leather sheathing, box with details and finishings in polished nickel-plated brass. Upholstery and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Il Bauletto Jewelry Box in Briar and Mahogany
Located in New York, NY
Jewelry box in briar and mahogany, matte finish, ultra suede lining. 24-karat gold plated brass accessories. With removable tray and necklace bar.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Suede, Mahogany

Ali Con Le Gioie Jewelry Chest with 4 Drawers
Located in New York, NY
Jewelry chest in briar and mahogany, matte finish, ultra suede lining. 24-karat gold-plated brass accessories. With 4 drawers. Two lockable doors with necklace bars.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Suede, Mahogany

Malachite Box Gemstone Box Botanical Veins
Located in Somis, CA
This beautiful natural malachite box is finely crafted, using the finest malachite. Carefully selected fine-grade malachite in brilliant green displays spectacular concentric rings, ...
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2010s Italian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Malachite

Dior Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass Decorative Octagonal Box, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-Century jewelry or decorative octagonal box in a beautiful tortoiseshell effect lucite and brass. This stylish object was made in Italy during the 1970s and is attribute...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Art Deco Jewelry Box Vienna Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Jewelry Box Vienna Around 1920s Brass polished and laccquered Original wood inside
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Jewelry Boxes

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Brass

French Cut Crystal Dresser Table Jewelry Box
Located in Guaynabo, PR
A large rectangular clear cut crystal box with small diamonds cut pattern in the center and bordered by large stars. A starburst is at the bottom. A gilt metal embossed with flowers ...
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20th Century French Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Cut Glass

Iconic Siver Leafed Mandruzzato Sommerso Murano Box
Located in Round Top, TX
A stunning decorative, collectible Murano box for an aficionado of luxury and rarity. This large vintage silver leaf and black Murano glass sommerso box, made in Italy by Alessandr...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Agresti Il Grande Scrigno Jewelry Armoire
Located in New York, NY
Agresti Il Grande Scrigno Armoire has twenty lockable drawers are lined for all kinds of jewelry. The three large bottom ones do not have lock. The u...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Agresti Il Cofanetto Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
Lockable jewelry box with removable tray, lined for earrings, rings, necklaces. Available in polished ebony, polished red burl wood or white bird’s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Bohemian Moser Ruby Red Enameled Glass Jewelry Casket Box, 19th Century
Located in Rostock, MV
Fine Moser casket jewelry box with hinged metal mounts Gilded bronze swinging handles on the sides Generously hand-painted all around with colourful ena...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Jewelry Boxes

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Brass, Enamel

Luxury Watch Black or Brown Suitcase
Located in Paris, FR
Suitcase luxury watch black covered with black cowhide leather sheathing, box with details and finishings in polished nickel-plated brass. Upholstery and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Kenza Leo Box
Located in Paris, FR
Box Leo Kenza all in solid wood with tawny pattern finish outside. With black lacquered finish inside, box with opening lid. With brass deco on the top and brass feet.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Kenza Leo Box
Kenza Leo Box
$885 / item
Antique French Pointed Cut Crystal Box with Bronze Mounts
Located in Toronto, ON
This antique pointed cut crystal and bronze box makes a statement in any space. An early 1900s French production, this piece transitions from modern to classic interiors seamlessly w...
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Early 20th Century French Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

20th century French Wooden Jewelry Boxe, 1940s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Louis XV-style wooden jewelry box featuring a refined silhouette with elegant curves and finely carved floral motifs. The interior is lined with pink fabric. Its domed lid is topped ...
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1940s French Louis XV Vintage Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique and Vintage Jewelry Boxes for Sale: Shop Chanel Jewelry Boxes, Mid-Century Jewelry Boxes and Other Jewelry Boxes on 1stDibs

If you have jewelry, chances are you have an antique or vintage jewelry box. This simple item was born from a simple need. It offers jewelry lovers a place to store their most cherished treasures. The idea behind a good jewelry box is that precious items deserve a place of honor.

It’s no surprise, then, that jewelry boxes (also called jewelry caskets or trinket boxes) have existed for as long as we’ve worn jewelry. It’s among the most popular decorative boxes we have in our homes, and we can find early versions that date at least as far back as Ancient Egypt. All Egyptians adorned themselves with necklaces, rings, earrings and other accessories, and the era’s jewelry boxes resembled small treasure chests. Later, fine jewelry became cost prohibitive and the only people with jewelry boxes were those who could afford jewelry.

Following the Industrial Revolution, jewelry was no longer made by hand. Mass production and the demand of the growing middle class rendered jewelry more accessible. Jewelry of the Romantic period, which refers to early Victorian jewelry, is reflective of these economic shifts. Jewelry from this time tends to be feminine and ornate, and embellished with seed pearls, coral and turquoise. Naturally, it was stored in elaborate, decorative Victorian-era jewelry boxes that were sometimes crafted from hand-painted porcelain or sterling silver.

Nowadays, jewelry boxes do more than keep jewelry safe and organized. They’re popular collector’s items that have become as treasured as the contents themselves.

Designer jewelry boxesChanel jewelry boxes, Hermès jewelry boxes and others created by celebrated fashion labels — are widely sought by jewelry lovers who covet a chic case for their jewelry essentials. An eye-catching vintage jewelry box, which is at least 20 but less than 100 years old, is a valuable decorative object, a sign of luxury and elegance that adds character and texture to any bedroom. Some jewelry boxes are even embellished with a few jewels of their own.

If you’re not tucking your jewelry into a drawer or shallow tray atop your vanity, perhaps an Art Deco trinket box with charming brass hardware or a sculptural, hand-carved rosewood mid-century modern jewelry box lined with linen and velvet will do?

Today’s jewelry boxes come in a variety of styles and sizes and are made of metal, wood, plastic and other materials. Give your cherished jewelry the good home it deserves — find an extensive collection of antique and vintage jewelry boxes today on 1stDibs.

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