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Jewelry Boxes For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Victorian
19th Century English Rosewood & Mother of Pearl Jewelry Box
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique Victorian English rosewood jewellery box with fitted interior, a removable inner jewellery tray, and fully working lock and key, circa 1850. The lid and front of thi...
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry Boxes

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Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

Original Italian Aldo Tura Goatskin Jewelry Chest circa 1950's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A fabulous vintage Aldo Tura Goatskin Jewelry Chest. The quality is impeccable. The beautiful goatskin with 6 drawers in fine wood and 5 have the original green velvet to lay your je...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jewelry Boxes

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Brass

Solid Walnut Vintage 1970's Whale Jewelry Keepsake Decorative Box
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern gift keepsake ring box in solid walnut circa 1970's. Sculpturally hand crafted in a whale shape, this piece slides open revealing a f...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jewelry Boxes

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Walnut

Antique Travelling Jewellery Salesman's Box, English Carry Case, Victorian, 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique travelling jewellery salesman's box. An English, mahogany and cedar secure carry case, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Delightfully appointed traveller's box with useful storage Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order Select stocks show fine grain interest throughout Rich russet hues beam beneath a wax polish finish Shallow lid dressed with a brass handle and held securely with a pair of rotary hooks Inset diamond to fascia hosts a working lock — key present Interior replete with a segmented storage tray, two compartments dressed with small bone...
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Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Jewelry Boxes

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Wood, Cedar

Midcentury Green Onyx Marble Box, Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Discover a captivating handmade trinket or jewelry box, crafted with utmost care from exquisite onyx. Its hinged lid and gilded feet exude a timeless elegance. This versatile masterp...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Onyx

Unusual Ceramic Box By Bitossi Raymor, Italy
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual ceramic box by Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter, Italy, ca' 1960's, signed. Geometric design, beautifully decorated in yellow, brown, black.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jewelry Boxes

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Ceramic

Antique Rosewood Jewellery Box with Ornate Brass Inlay and Teal Velvet Interior
Located in Northampton, GB
The following is a truly remarkable Antique Rosewood Jewellery Box, boasting an unparalleled combination of style and practicality. The...
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19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Jewelry Boxes

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Metal, Brass

Antique Anglo Indian Coromandel Satinwood Lady, SJewellery Sewing Table Box 19ct
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning and Rare Example of a well grained Ladys or Gentlemans Coromandle Anglo Indian, possibly Ceylonese, fitted Travelling Sewing or Jewellery Casket of good size proportions. Third quarter of the Nineteenth Century. The rectangular hinged lidded box opening to reveal a large amount of fitted lidded compartments, with stunning decorative covers using fruit woods and other decorative materials, the entire outer main area constructed with lavish grained Coromandel. The front complete with lower full width and depth pull out lockable drawer Condition: Good condition, original good surface patination. Locks are present, single key opens both locks. Two inside covers are missing, see image. Measures: height: 5.25" (13.5cm). width: (an impressive) 16" (41cm). depth: 11.25" (28.5cm). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Affordable Fixed charge Worldwide Store to door shipping. Coromandel: also known as Makassar Ebony, is a member of the genus Diospyros and one of the plants commonly known as ebony. Coromandel ebony wood is variegated, streaky brown and black, nearly always wide striped. It is considered a highly valuable wood for turnery, fine cabinet work and joinery. The tree grows up to 20 meters under favourable circumstances, although such trees are rarely seen nowadays. Since Coromandel ebony has been a woodworker's favorite for centuries, most of it has been felled and used in high quality furniture. The natural area of distribution are some Indonesian islands.As this exceptionally beautiful species of the Ebonies has been much appreciated by woodworkers all over the world through the past 2 centuries...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry Boxes

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Brass

19th Century Kashmiri Hand Painted Trinket Box
Located in London, GB
19th century Kashmiri Hand Painted Trinket Box A true work of art, this mid-19th century Kashmiri handcrafted trinket box is covered in beautiful detail. Including peacocks, birds, flowers, and foliage. The hand painted detail is raised from the box with gold gilded paint and vibrant colours. The box is hinged with its original key and painted orange inside, this example would likely have been owner by a wealthy individual considering the amount of detail and craftsmanship that has gone into creating it, A rare survivor. Size of inches approx.: H 4” x W 11.5” x D 4.5” Completely solid in structure and form, with natural wear, loss of surface detail, the paint has worn away over years with damage in areas and loss of detail, The key is present however the lock does not close. The House of...
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1880s Indian Early Victorian Antique Jewelry Boxes

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Wood

Handcrafted Studio Mixed Exotic Wood Jewelry Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing hand-crafted studio jewelry box. Wenge with other mixed exotic wood with incredible joinery. Suede-lined.
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Walnut, Cocobolo

Makio Hasuike Midcentury Set of Make-Up and Storage Italian Boxes for Gedy, 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful midcentury set of spherical plastic make-up and storage boxes. Makio Hasuike designed this set during the 1970s, as a part of the Roberta collection, and produced Gedy it. The set is composed of a stunning rare vintage make...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jewelry Boxes

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Glass, Mirror, Plastic

Book-Shaped Jewellery Box, England, Mid-19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Decorative, English jewelry box made of lemon wood in the shape of a book with suggested book ribs and thread inlays on the hinged lid.
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry Boxes

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Fruitwood

Victorian Style Gilt Metal Octagonal Shaped Casket/Jewelry Box
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a large gilt metal octagonal shaped casket/jewelry box. Their beveled glass is framed with a gilt garland of tiny shamrocks and their corners are decorated with a filigree pa...
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Mid-20th Century Victorian Jewelry Boxes

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Metal

Roberto Cavalli Lucite Jewelry Box with Tortoise Effect, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful midcentury lucite jewelery box by Roberto Cavalli, with a stunning tortoiseshell effect. This gorgeous piece was produced in Italy in the 1970s. This object is timeless ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jewelry Boxes

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Lucite, Plexiglass

Jewelry box by Fornasetti, mid-1900s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Jewelry box with decor of jewels, by Fornasetti, mid-1900s. Label: Fornasetti Milan. Made in Italy. Lacquered metal. Original brass key.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Lacquer

Studio Handcrafted Wood Jewelry Box 1970s
Located in San Diego, CA
Handcrafted wood jewelry or trinket box from the 1970s. Felt lined with a sliding ring holder. Nice joinery and mix of woods.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jewelry Boxes

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Wood

Unusual Italian Box in Brass and Lapis Lazuli
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An elegant Italian box made of brass and lapis lazuli, ca' 1970's.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jewelry Boxes

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Brass

Amboyna Vanity Box Joseph Rodgers & Sons
Located in Northampton, GB
Antique Silver Gilt Vanity Box veneered in stunning Amboyna. From our Vanity boxes, we are delighted to offer this stunning Amboyna veneered vanity box. The box with quadrant brass edging and matching escutcheon surrounding the Amboyna veneered exterior with side flush mounted recessed handles. The box is labelled with "Joseph Rodgers & Sons" of Sheffield, cutler to her Majesty" with exquisitely engraved silver-gilt lids upon glass bottles by London Silversmith, Thomas Johnson. The lock plate is stamped with the registration number and makers mark Chubb & Son, locksmiths to her majesty. The lid features a fold-down letter compartment with a removable mirror behind it. The base has a fabulous assortment of thirteen superb-cut glass bottles with exquisitely engraved sterling silver gilt & pierced jars. Unusually, the back five jars rise when the box is opened, a rare and desirable addition to this vanity box. The front features two drawers, one is vacant while the other is for storing jewellery; containing a removable accoutrements pad with various tools. This silver-gilt vanity box comes with a fully working lock and tasselled key. Joseph Rodgers & Sons was founded in 1724 when John Rodgers first rented the star and Maltese cross mark from the Cutlers’ Company. Rodgers & Sons had a reputation for producing the best quality items in Sheffield and had a showroom on Norfolk Street in Sheffield. The company bought George Wostenholm...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry Boxes

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Gold Plate, Silver

Abstract 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.
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jewelry Boxes

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Cocobolo

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

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Alabaster, Brass

Italian Box In Brass And Tiger's Eye
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An elegant Italian box made of brass and tiger's eye, ca' 1970's.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jewelry Boxes

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Brass

Antique Round Birks Sterling Silver Footed Jewelry & Ring or Trinket Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This jewelry and ring or tricket box was made by and unknown English maker and retailed by Birks. The box dates to approximately 1920 and is done in a Victorian style. This ring box ...
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Jewelry Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Decorative Box in Polished Steel, Brass and Wood by Rue Royale, France 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Amazing rectangular decorative box in polished steel and brass with a wooden interior arrangement. Its style resembles contemporary products by Romeo Rega. Made in France in th...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jewelry Boxes

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Metal, Brass, Steel, Chrome

Brazilian Mid-Century Jacaranda Jewelry Box with Geometric Marquetry and Key
Located in Miami, FL
Brazilian Jacaranda jewelry box with geometric marquetry both outside and under the lid. Box retains key and lock is functioning. Brazil, 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Metal

Antique Limoges Porcelain Jewelry Box or Lidded Candy Dish
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Limoges porcelain hand crafted and hand painted gold trimmed trinket, jewelry box or lidded candy dish, circa 1930. Marked, see photos. ...
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Porcelain

Antique Gilded Jewelry Box, Bronze Doré, Gilded Bronze, France, Bird in a Nest
Located in Greven, DE
Heavy, high quality bronze work gilded. Depiction of a bird in a nest. France, late 19th century. Can be used wonderfully as a jewelry box. .
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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Jewelry Boxes

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Gold, 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. Dimensions: 5,31 x 3,74 x 1,96 H inches 13,5 x 9,5 x 5 H cm
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jewelry Boxes

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Onyx

Antique Paper Mache Lacquered Trinket or Jewelry Box with Floral Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique trinket or jewelry box is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1880 and done in the period Vic...
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Jewelry Boxes

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Paper

Military Campaign Walnut Brass Bound Double Watch Winder Box for Rolex, Omega
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Military Campaign Walnut Brass Bound Box With Fitted Velvet Interior A bespoke watch winder box for the watch aficionado, hand finished & fitted with a ...
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19th Century European Victorian Antique Jewelry Boxes

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Brass

Antique Italian Marble Footed Box
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous antique Italian box hand carved from a cream marble with textured claw feet and geometric details. This box has a lid with an inlaid mar...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Marble

Unusual Italian Octagon Box in Brass and Lapis Lazuli
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An elegant and unusual octagon shaped, Italian box made of brass and lapis lazuli, ca' 1970's. Signed made in Italy.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jewelry Boxes

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Brass

Midcentury Hand Carved Solid Ebony Wood Box, France, 1950s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
French handcrafted solid ebony wood box made in the 1950s. Can be used as a jewellery box or as a decorative object. Good condition.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jewelry Boxes

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Wood, Ebony

Cut Crystal Lidded Box in the Style of Baccarat With Brass Closure
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A crystal lidded box - rectangular with cut squares and textured surfaces. A compliment to any cocktail table, work station or desk. Many purposes - also great in the bath as a cotton ball holder...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Crystal, Brass

Midcentury Jewelry Box, 1960s.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of wood, fabric Good original condition.
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jewelry Boxes

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Fabric, Wood

Bovano Enamel Box
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A charming walnut jewelry box with enamel decoration by Bovano.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jewelry Boxes

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Enamel

Italian Blue and White Alabaster Marble Round Jewelry or Trinket Box
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful small Italian blue, white and black alabaster marble round jewelry or trinket box, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Alabaster marble is a combination of blue hues with touc...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Alabaster, Marble, Metal

1960s Gorgeous Octagonal Blue and White Box in Alabaster, Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Octagonal blue and white box in alabaster. Made in Italy. This box is in excellent condition. Dimension: Diameter 4,72" x 1,18" height inche...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jewelry Boxes

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Alabaster

Midcentury Lucite, Brass and Vienna Straw Box, Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury box in clear Lucite and Vienna straw wicker with a brass frame. This marvelous jewelry box was designed in Italy during 1970s, following the style of Christian D...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jewelry Boxes

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Brass

Collection of 19th Century Kashmiri Papier Mache Boxes
Located in London, GB
Collection of 19th century Kashmiri items A highly decorative collection of 19th Century hand crafted Kashmiri objects including 6 different shaped boxes, a working lamp and urn....
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19th Century Indian Victorian Antique Jewelry Boxes

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Paper

Crevillen Paris Silvered and Enameled Blue Ceramic Jewellery Box 1970
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful French midcentury silvered decorative box produced by Crevillen Paris in the early 1970s. This jewellery box features a beautiful enameled blue ceramic top depicting a woma...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jewelry Boxes

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Enamel

Onyx and Brass Hinged Box in Brown, Amber, Taupe and Red, Italian, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Stunning onyx marble box with brass hinged lid and charming brass feet. Lined with red velvet, which shows a black mark on the interior. The marble exhibits swirls of brown, taupe, ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jewelry Boxes

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Marble, Onyx

19th Century Victorian Jewelry Box
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful antique Victorian jewelery box. The box is made of wood, covered with paper machee, lacquered black and inlaid with a mosaic of mother-of-pearl. Painted with gold colored decorations. The interior of the box is lined with blue silk fabric...
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1880s British Victorian Antique Jewelry Boxes

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Wood, Paper

Alabaster Round Hinged Box in Brown Red with Blue Hinge, Italian, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful petite brown/ red hand-carved alabaster hinged box. The brownish red alabaster contrasts beautifully with the blue toned hinge hardware. This p...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jewelry Boxes

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Alabaster

Decorative or Jewelry Box, in Wood, Geometrical Marquetry Inlays, France, 1960
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This box is a jewelry box or a decorative box. It was made in the 1970s, in France. Its lid is made in wood, with geometrical Marquetry inlays. It is beige and brown in color.
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jewelry Boxes

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Wood

McCobb / Umanoff Miniature Walnut Jewelry Chest
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A nicely grained medium toned walnut miniature chest or jewelry chest with two drawers having turned brushed stainless steel pulls. The chest is crafted to sit on top of a dresser or...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Walnut

19th Century French Jewellery Box Collection
Located in London, GB
19th Century French Jewellery Box Collection A highly decorative assorted collection of eleven late 19th century hand crafted Frenc...
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Early 1900s French Victorian Antique Jewelry Boxes

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Blown Glass

Stunning 1950s Yellow Murano Glass Jewelry Dish by Giovanni Cenedese
Located in London, GB
A stunning yellow Murano glass hinged jewelry dish by Giovanni Cenedese, Murano Italy with gilt metal collar    
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jewelry Boxes

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Metal

19th Century English Oak Dresser Box
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak box from England with lovely carving throughout. The box is reminiscent of a miniature blanket chest with the initials MW carved into the lid. The top opens to revea...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Jewelry Boxes

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Oak

1960s Bitossi Box in Ceramic by Aldo Londi "Blue Rimini" Collection
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous Bitossi ceramic box by Aldo Londi, this box is part of "Blue Rimini" Collection, is signed and is in very good condition. Dimensions: 5,11" x 3,54" x 2,36" H inches ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jewelry Boxes

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Ceramic

Vintage Live Edge Trinket Jewelry Box by Michael Elkan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Live Edge Trinket jewelry box by Michael Elkan.
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jewelry Boxes

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Wood, Burl

Victorian Amboyna Silver Gilt Dressing Box
Located in Northampton, GB
This magnificent silver gilt vanity box is veneered in stunning Amboyna. Quadrant brass edging is on the box, along with escutcheons, stringing, and a makers label "Joseph Rodgers & Sons" of Sheffield, cutler to her Majesty. The exquisitely engraved silver-gilt lids are by London Silversmith, Thomas Johnson. The lid features a fold-down letter compartment with a removable mirror behind it. The base has a fabulous assortment of thirteen superb-cut glass, with exquisitely engraved sterling silver gilt & pierced jars, unusually, the back five jars rise when the box is opened. The front of the Dressing Box...
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Jewelry Boxes

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Silver

Table Top Jewelry Chest, Walnut, Brass Pulls Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Signed
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare table top jewelry case / cabinet designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Signed with the brass Dunbar metal tag. Walnut case and brass pulls. Two drawers...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jewelry Boxes

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Brass

Mid-Century Burled Oak Tomlinson 'Sophisticate' Jewelry Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid-century wooden jewelry box by Tomlinson "Sophisticate." Oak with burl details. 6 Felt lined drawers with brass pulls.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Wood, Oak, Burl

La Borne 1970 20th Century Brown and Abstract Ceramic Decorative Box or Jewelry
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
La Borne Original abstract stoneware ceramic box Jewelry or decorative box Signed Original perfect condition Measures: Height 18 cm Large 14 cm.
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Ceramic

Piero Fornasetti Mahogany Painted Wood Box 1950
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful Piero Fornasetti decorative box made in Italy in the 1950s. This box is carved from mahogany wood, with painted varnished wood on both sides of the top, and brass side hing...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jewelry Boxes

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Brass

Bronze Billiard Table w/ Accessories Box, Jewelry, Rings. ca. 1890
Located in Petaluma, CA
For all those who are only familiar with pool tables with pockets, this is the earlier game played on basically the same table. The object is to use one white ball hit any other bal...
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Early 20th Century Victorian Jewelry Boxes

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Bronze

Handpicked Collection of Late 19th Century Papier Mache Kashmiri Objects
Located in London, GB
A handpicked Collection of late 19th century Papier Mache Kashmiri objects We share what we love, and we love this handpicked collection of late 19th to early 20th century papier Mache Kashmiri assorted decorative objects. These items are hand painted and similar in design. A collection amassed over time that would make a great table of dresser display with a real interior designer look. Size of inches: H 6” x W 8” x D 8” Large Circle Box...
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Early 1900s Indian Victorian Antique Jewelry Boxes

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Wood, Paper

Romeo Rega Italian Chrome Brass Jewellery Box 1970
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful Mid-Century square box signed by Romeo Rega in Italy in the late 1970s. This chrome jewellery or make-up box features a beautiful round brass on the top, and black acrylic ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jewelry Boxes

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Brass, Chrome

Antique, New and Vintage Jewelry Boxes

If you have jewelry, chances are you have an antique, new 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. 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, new and vintage jewelry boxes today on 1stDibs.

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