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Period: 20th Century
Neoclassical Empire Revival Style Box, Tiger Burl-Esque Lion Heads, Late 20th C
Neoclassical Empire Revival Style Box, Tiger Burl-Esque Lion Heads, Late 20th C

Neoclassical Empire Revival Style Box, Tiger Burl-Esque Lion Heads, Late 20th C

Located in New York, NY

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

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Neoclassical 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Brass

Wooden Box, France, 1970s
Wooden Box, France, 1970s

Wooden Box, France, 1970s

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

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

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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Wood

Italian Amber Art Glass Casket Box with Brass Mounts
Italian Amber Art Glass Casket Box with Brass Mounts

Italian Amber Art Glass Casket Box with Brass Mounts

Located in Land O' Lakes, FL

A striking mid century amber art glass casket box featuring richly colored translucent amber glass with distinctive oval lens panels on each side that beautifully capture and refract...

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Italian Vintage 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Brass

Vietnamese Lacquer Box, Vietnam, 20th Century
Vietnamese Lacquer Box, Vietnam, 20th Century

Vietnamese Lacquer Box, Vietnam, 20th Century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Elegant rectangular Vietnamese lacquer box finished in deep black lacquer and decorated with a hand-painted scene of goldfish swimming among aquatic plants in shimmering golden tones...

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Vietnamese Chinoiserie 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Maison Longchamp Stitched Cognac Leather Box, France circa 1940
Maison Longchamp Stitched Cognac Leather Box, France circa 1940

Maison Longchamp Stitched Cognac Leather Box, France circa 1940

By Longchamp, Maison Longchamp

Located in Atlanta, GA

Maison Longchamp, Paris, designed this stunning modernist leather lidded box. The piece was expertly crafted in France circa 1940. The natural light-cognac fine-grain leather has a t...

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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

1980s Christian Dior Style Silver Plated Shell Jewelry Box
1980s Christian Dior Style Silver Plated Shell Jewelry Box

1980s Christian Dior Style Silver Plated Shell Jewelry Box

By Christian Dior

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Beautiful jewelry box designed in Italy in the 1980s. Silver plated box depicting a shell symbol of love and beauty since antiquity. Superb design object that will decorate your inte...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Vintage Carved Wood Duck Box
Vintage Carved Wood Duck Box

Vintage Carved Wood Duck Box

Located in Fairfield, CA

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

Category

20th Century Boxes

Materials

Wood

Jewelry Trinket Box with Porcelain Dog Blue and White, Mid-20th Century
Jewelry Trinket Box with Porcelain Dog Blue and White, Mid-20th Century

Jewelry Trinket Box with Porcelain Dog Blue and White, Mid-20th Century

Located in New York, NY

A rich dark brown teak trinket or jewelry box with a blue‑and‑white porcelain dog finial, circa mid‑20th century. A round dark brown wooden box with blue and white porcelain dog fini...

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20th Century Boxes

Materials

Porcelain, Teak

Art Nouveau Casket by Niels Dam Ravn, 1930s, Denmark
Art Nouveau Casket by Niels Dam Ravn, 1930s, Denmark

Art Nouveau Casket by Niels Dam Ravn, 1930s, Denmark

By N. Dam Ravn

Located in Værløse, DK

Art Nouveau brass casket designed by Niels Dam Ravn in the 1930s. * Curvilinear bronze casket with floral motifs and fitted wooden interior box * Designer: Niels Dam Ravn * Manufact...

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European Art Nouveau Vintage 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Brass

Silver-Plated Faux Bamboo Box, France, 1960s
Silver-Plated Faux Bamboo Box, France, 1960s

Silver-Plated Faux Bamboo Box, France, 1960s

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Elegant 1960s silver-plated box in the iconic faux bamboo style. The rectangular form is intricately crafted with layered, realistic bamboo stalks in high-relief, finished in warm si...

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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Art Nouveau Casket by Niels Dam Ravn, 1930s, Denmark
Art Nouveau Casket by Niels Dam Ravn, 1930s, Denmark

Art Nouveau Casket by Niels Dam Ravn, 1930s, Denmark

By N. Dam Ravn

Located in Værløse, DK

Art Nouveau bronze casket designed by Niels Dam Ravn and produced by Nordisk Malm in the 1930s. * Curvilinear bronze casket with deer motifs and a fitted wooden interior box * Desig...

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European Art Nouveau Vintage 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Brass

1960's Italian Rosa Pink Marble Jewelry Trinket Box
1960's Italian Rosa Pink Marble Jewelry Trinket Box

1960's Italian Rosa Pink Marble Jewelry Trinket Box

Located in New York, NY

Hand carved and polished pink Italian marble jewelery box, with lid, made in Italy, c. 1960's. May be used in many ways, as cigarette box, trinket box and as many uses that one needs...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Marble

Mother of Pearl Abalone Seashell Jewelry Box, Moorish Design Style, ca. 20th C
Mother of Pearl Abalone Seashell Jewelry Box, Moorish Design Style, ca. 20th C

Mother of Pearl Abalone Seashell Jewelry Box, Moorish Design Style, ca. 20th C

Located in New York, NY

A beautifully crafted hexagonal jewelry box inlaid with luminous mother‑of‑pearl and abalone seashell, executed in the Moorish design style, circa mid‑20th century. The lid centers a...

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Moorish 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl

Pewter Casket by Just Andersen, 1950s, Denmark
Pewter Casket by Just Andersen, 1950s, Denmark

Pewter Casket by Just Andersen, 1950s, Denmark

By Just Andersen

Located in Værløse, DK

Minimalist pewter box made by Just Andersen in the 1950s. * Lidded pewter box with a fitted wooden interior. Originally designed as a cigarette box. * Manufacturer: Just Andersen * ...

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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Abalone shell vanity box, Alpaca & wood, Mexico, circa 1970
Abalone shell vanity box, Alpaca & wood, Mexico, circa 1970

Abalone shell vanity box, Alpaca & wood, Mexico, circa 1970

Located in BARCELONA, ES

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

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Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Shell, Abalone, Alpaca, Wood

Vintage Pink Italian Breccia Marble and Brass Hinged Decorative Box, 1970s
Vintage Pink Italian Breccia Marble and Brass Hinged Decorative Box, 1970s

Vintage Pink Italian Breccia Marble and Brass Hinged Decorative Box, 1970s

Located in Toronto, CA

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

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Italian Vintage 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Breccia Marble

Antique Calligrapher's Quill Box, Austrian, Hand Painted, Pen Case, Edwardian
Antique Calligrapher's Quill Box, Austrian, Hand Painted, Pen Case, Edwardian

Antique Calligrapher's Quill Box, Austrian, Hand Painted, Pen Case, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique calligrapher's quill box. An Austrian, painted pearwood pen case, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Eye-catching painted appearance accentuates this cha...

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Austrian Black Forest 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Pearwood

Antique Meiji Table Box, Japanese, Lacquered, Loose Leaf Tea Case, Victorian
Antique Meiji Table Box, Japanese, Lacquered, Loose Leaf Tea Case, Victorian

Antique Meiji Table Box, Japanese, Lacquered, Loose Leaf Tea Case, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Meiji table box. A Japanese, lacquer loose leaf tea case, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Wonderful example of Japanese craftsmanship, with rich ...

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Japanese Meiji 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Art Deco Louis Kuppenheim Attributed Sterling Silver Enamel Japonisme Snuff Box
Art Deco Louis Kuppenheim Attributed Sterling Silver Enamel Japonisme Snuff Box

Art Deco Louis Kuppenheim Attributed Sterling Silver Enamel Japonisme Snuff Box

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique German Art Deco period silver & enamel snuff box. Attributed to the workshops of Louis Kuppenheim in Pforzheim, Germany. In sterling silver. With a red enamel grou...

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German Art Deco 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Abalone shell & alpaca silver turtle box, Mexico, 1970's
Abalone shell & alpaca silver turtle box, Mexico, 1970's

Abalone shell & alpaca silver turtle box, Mexico, 1970's

Located in BARCELONA, ES

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

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Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique Estonian Birch Hat Box Attributed to Luther, c. 1900
Antique Estonian Birch Hat Box Attributed to Luther, c. 1900

Antique Estonian Birch Hat Box Attributed to Luther, c. 1900

Located in Hannover, DE

Antique Estonian Birch Hat Box Attributed to Luther, c. 1900 This exceptional antique hat box was most likely manufactured in Orevall (Oru), Estonia, around 1900, and is attributed ...

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Estonian Belle Époque Antique 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Metal

Amethyst & Brass Jewelry Box, Hollywood Regency Precious Stone Box - 1940s
Amethyst & Brass Jewelry Box, Hollywood Regency Precious Stone Box - 1940s

Amethyst & Brass Jewelry Box, Hollywood Regency Precious Stone Box - 1940s

By Line Vautrin, Jean Goulden

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Amethyst and Brass Jewelry Box, Hollywood Regency Precious Stone Box - 1940s Rectangular brass box entirely adorned with rough-cut amethyst stones, raised on four feet. The inter...

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French Hollywood Regency 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Amethyst, Metal, Brass, Copper

French Majolica Rabbit Money Bank Circa 1900
French Majolica Rabbit Money Bank Circa 1900

French Majolica Rabbit Money Bank Circa 1900

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica Rabbit Money Bank Circa 1900.

Category

French Country Antique 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Silver Pumpkin Betel Box Asian Cambodian Thai Indian Antiques Gifts
Antique Silver Pumpkin Betel Box Asian Cambodian Thai Indian Antiques Gifts

Antique Silver Pumpkin Betel Box Asian Cambodian Thai Indian Antiques Gifts

Located in London, GB

Antique Silver Pumpkin Betel Box Asian Cambodian Very nice fine high quality piece in 900 silver 8 x 6 x 6 cm weight 52 grams approx. good Condition Fine PLEASE SEE PHOTOS FO...

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Laotian 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Silver

Bitossi for Raymor (Attributed) Italian Ceramic Lidded Box with Fused Glass Lid
Bitossi for Raymor (Attributed) Italian Ceramic Lidded Box with Fused Glass Lid

Bitossi for Raymor (Attributed) Italian Ceramic Lidded Box with Fused Glass Lid

By Bitossi, Raymor

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Here is a striking mid-century Italian ceramic lidded box dating to the 1950s, distinguished by its richly textured fused glass mosaic lid in a vibrant palette of golden yellow, turq...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Rectangular wooden box, France, 1970
Rectangular wooden box, France, 1970

Rectangular wooden box, France, 1970

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Rectangular wooden box, France, 1970s, characterized by a richly veined veneer, likely burl, offering a particularly expressive natural design. Its surface displays a warm palette of...

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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Wood

Vintage English Cased Alfred Dunhill Cigar Tube / Case
Vintage English Cased Alfred Dunhill Cigar Tube / Case

Vintage English Cased Alfred Dunhill Cigar Tube / Case

By Alfred Dunhill

Located in Bath, GB

A pristine example looking never to have been used, this single cigar tube is made from a combination of silver plate and gilded to the top and screw top lid. The lid is signed by t...

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Modern 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver Plate

Maison Mercier Modernist Tortoise and Clear Acrylic Lucite Box, circa 1970
Maison Mercier Modernist Tortoise and Clear Acrylic Lucite Box, circa 1970

Maison Mercier Modernist Tortoise and Clear Acrylic Lucite Box, circa 1970

By Mercier Freres

Located in Atlanta, GA

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

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French Modern Vintage 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Lucite

Mid-Century Decorative Box in Rosewood and Walnut, Ralph Lauren Style
Mid-Century Decorative Box in Rosewood and Walnut, Ralph Lauren Style

Mid-Century Decorative Box in Rosewood and Walnut, Ralph Lauren Style

By Ralph Lauren

Located in San Diego, CA

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

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Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Oak, Rosewood, Walnut

WMF Brass Jewelry Box germany around 1920s
WMF Brass Jewelry Box germany around 1920s

WMF Brass Jewelry Box germany around 1920s

Located in Wien, Au

WMF Brass Jewelry Box germany around 1920s Brass polished and stove enameled

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Austrian Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Brass

Astonishing Onyx Jewelry Box, Mid-Century Modern, Made in Italy, 1960s
Astonishing Onyx Jewelry Box, Mid-Century Modern, Made in Italy, 1960s

Astonishing Onyx Jewelry Box, Mid-Century Modern, Made in Italy, 1960s

Located in Milano, IT

1960s Astonishing box in onyx. Made in Italy. This box is amazing and in excellent condition. Dimension: 5,31 x 3,93 x 1,93 H inches 13,5 x 10 x 5 H cm

Category

Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Onyx

1960s Mid-Century Modern Onyx Jewelry Box, Made in Italy, Excellent
1960s Mid-Century Modern Onyx Jewelry Box, Made in Italy, Excellent

1960s Mid-Century Modern Onyx Jewelry Box, Made in Italy, Excellent

Located in Milano, IT

1960s Astonishing box in onyx. Made in Italy. This box is amazing and in excellent condition. Dimension: 5,51 x 3,93 x 1,57 H inches 14 x 10 x 4 H cm

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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Onyx

Vintage wooden box with polish horn decoration and stainless steel Italy
Vintage wooden box with polish horn decoration and stainless steel Italy

Vintage wooden box with polish horn decoration and stainless steel Italy

Located in London, GB

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

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Italian Modern Vintage 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Stainless Steel

1920 English Huntley & Palmers Chinoiserie Jar on Stand Biscuit Tin Box
1920 English Huntley & Palmers Chinoiserie Jar on Stand Biscuit Tin Box

1920 English Huntley & Palmers Chinoiserie Jar on Stand Biscuit Tin Box

By Huntley & Palmers

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

1920 Huntley & Palmers Chinoiserie Jar on Stand Biscuit Tin Box. Faux craquelure glazed "jar" decorated with phoenix birds, rising sun, & flowering bamboo. Great handles & borders. B...

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English Art Nouveau Vintage 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Metal, Tin

Large Ormolu & Glass Souvenir Trinket Jewelry Box, Deauville France, circa 1900s
Large Ormolu & Glass Souvenir Trinket Jewelry Box, Deauville France, circa 1900s

Large Ormolu & Glass Souvenir Trinket Jewelry Box, Deauville France, circa 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Antique French Églomisé Casket - Souvenir from France, circa 1900 A charming French antique casket from circa 1900 with gilt brass fittings and clear glass panels. The hinged lid fe...

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French Belle Époque Antique 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Antique French Grand Tour Souvenir Casket, Beveled Glass & Eglomise of Opera
Antique French Grand Tour Souvenir Casket, Beveled Glass & Eglomise of Opera

Antique French Grand Tour Souvenir Casket, Beveled Glass & Eglomise of Opera

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Antique French Églomisé Casket - Souvenir from France, circa 1900 A charming French antique casket from circa 1900 with gilt brass fittings and clear glass panels. The hinged lid fe...

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French Belle Époque Antique 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

1927 René Lalique Box Dinard Roses Flowers Glass with Pink Patina
1927 René Lalique Box Dinard Roses Flowers Glass with Pink Patina

1927 René Lalique Box Dinard Roses Flowers Glass with Pink Patina

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Box "Dinard" (Roses Flowers) made in frosted glass with pink patina by Rene Lalique in 1927. Molded and engraved signatures on bottom. Perfect condition. height : 8 cm diameter :...

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French Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Blown Glass

Large Luther Bentwood Hat Box, Grand Prix Paris 1900, Estonia
Large Luther Bentwood Hat Box, Grand Prix Paris 1900, Estonia

Large Luther Bentwood Hat Box, Grand Prix Paris 1900, Estonia

Located in Hannover, DE

An exceptional and remarkably large antique bentwood hat box by the renowned A. M. Luther Company, one of Europe’s most important pioneers in bentwood and plywood craftsmanship. Foun...

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Estonian Belle Époque Antique 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Iron

Yellow-green onyx box, France, 1970
Yellow-green onyx box, France, 1970

Yellow-green onyx box, France, 1970

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Rectangular box in yellow-green onyx, made in France around 1970. This piece showcases the natural beauty of the stone, with its translucent hues ranging from pale green to honey, tr...

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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Onyx

Fornasetti Enamel Metal Butterflies Box
Fornasetti Enamel Metal Butterflies Box

Fornasetti Enamel Metal Butterflies Box

By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage decorative matches box with enamel metal portraying a butterflies on red background, and mahogany wood insert / made by Fornasetti in Milan Italy in the 1960s Length: 8 inche...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Metal

Vintage 1970s Soviet (USSR) Russian Rhodonite and Jadeite Casket Jewelry Box
Vintage 1970s Soviet (USSR) Russian Rhodonite and Jadeite Casket Jewelry Box

Vintage 1970s Soviet (USSR) Russian Rhodonite and Jadeite Casket Jewelry Box

Located in St. Louis, MO

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

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Russian Neoclassical Vintage 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Vintage MMA 1989 Reproduction Asante Gold Dust Bird Box
Vintage MMA 1989 Reproduction Asante Gold Dust Bird Box

Vintage MMA 1989 Reproduction Asante Gold Dust Bird Box

Located in Fairfield, CA

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

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American Vintage 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Majolica Bird Trinket Box, Ceramica Plinio Italy 1970s
Art Deco Majolica Bird Trinket Box, Ceramica Plinio Italy 1970s

Art Deco Majolica Bird Trinket Box, Ceramica Plinio Italy 1970s

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage Italian ceramic or pottery trinket box features rounded bird shape, sculpted in Art Deco style, reminiscent of Édouard-Marcel Sandoz designs for Haviland's animal figurines a...

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Italian Art Deco 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

Lalique "Épis" Crystal and Silver-Plated Table Box, France, Circa 1980s
Lalique "Épis" Crystal and Silver-Plated Table Box, France, Circa 1980s

Lalique "Épis" Crystal and Silver-Plated Table Box, France, Circa 1980s

By Lalique

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Lalique "Épis" Crystal and Silver-Plated Table Box, France, Circa 1980s Lalique "Épis" crystal and silver-plated table box featuring the celebrated Épis (Wheat) pattern, signed Lali...

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Modern 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

Antique Early 20th century Paint Decorated Carved Wood Apple Box
Antique Early 20th century Paint Decorated Carved Wood Apple Box

Antique Early 20th century Paint Decorated Carved Wood Apple Box

Located in Litchfield, CT

Antique early 20th century paint decorated carved wood apple box. Beautiful bright color. Measures 4 1/2" tall x 4 1/4" diameter. These apples were made in Japan for the American mar...

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Japanese Folk Art 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Wood

Large wooden box, France, 1970
Large wooden box, France, 1970

Large wooden box, France, 1970

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

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

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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Wood

Italian Leather Triple Hump Jewelry Box
Italian Leather Triple Hump Jewelry Box

Italian Leather Triple Hump Jewelry Box

By Midcentury Italian school

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A very well-crafted handmade leather jewelry box with sculptural triple hump top, wavy sides and rare scalloped bottom design. In a darker saddle brown rubbed finish and lined in red...

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Italian Mid-Century Modern 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Leather

Vintage Japanned Pen Box, Japanese, Lacquer, Calligrapher's Quill Case, Art Deco
Vintage Japanned Pen Box, Japanese, Lacquer, Calligrapher's Quill Case, Art Deco

Vintage Japanned Pen Box, Japanese, Lacquer, Calligrapher's Quill Case, Art Deco

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage Japanned pen box. A Japanese, lacquered Papier-mâché calligrapher's quill case, dating to the Art Deco period, circa 1930. Charming desktop pen case, ideal for col...

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Japanese Japonisme Vintage 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Tiffany Studios Zodiac Pattern Gilt Bronze Cigar Humidor or Table Box No. 1655
Tiffany Studios Zodiac Pattern Gilt Bronze Cigar Humidor or Table Box No. 1655

Tiffany Studios Zodiac Pattern Gilt Bronze Cigar Humidor or Table Box No. 1655

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique Tiffany Studios box. In gilt Bronze. In the Zodiac pattern. Model no. 1655. This table box is often referred to as a cigar humidor. It also functions beautifully a...

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American Arts and Crafts 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Edwardian Bent Wood Hat Box
Edwardian Bent Wood Hat Box

Edwardian Bent Wood Hat Box

Located in Riverdale, NY

Wonderful Edwardian Bent Wood Hat Box with metal riveted banding for support on all edges. Great for storage, European Early 1900's. 18" x 11" high.

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American Edwardian Vintage 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Bentwood

Vintage Japanese Music Box, Hand-Painted, Swiss Reuge Movement, 1960s
Vintage Japanese Music Box, Hand-Painted, Swiss Reuge Movement, 1960s

Vintage Japanese Music Box, Hand-Painted, Swiss Reuge Movement, 1960s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Japanese Landscape Music Box with Swiss Reuge Movement, Footed Wooden Jewelry Box, circa 1960s An elegant and highly decorative vintage wooden music box, handcrafted in a refined Japanese style and raised on delicate feet. The hinged lid is beautifully adorned with a finely hand-painted landscape scene depicting a river with a boat, framed by mountains and flowering red trees in the manner of traditional Japanese scenic art. Executed in warm tones of gold, red, green, and soft earth hues, the romantic composition evokes the charm of Meiji-inspired lacquerware and hand-colored Japanese landscapes. The polished wooden body features decorative inlaid detailing along the beveled edges, while the interior is lined in rich red felt, ideal for storing jewelry or treasured keepsakes. Fitted with a Swiss Reuge musical movement, the box begins to play upon opening. Renowned for precision craftsmanship since 1865, Reuge music mechanisms are highly sought after by collectors for their quality and enduring musical performance. A beautiful collectible and decorative accent for a vanity, desk, or tabletop. Dimensions: 4.5" W × 6" D × 2.5" H Materials: Wood, lacquer finish, felt lining, Swiss Reuge mechanism Origin: Japan / Switzerland movement Period: Circa 1960s Condition: Very good vintage condition with light wear consistent with age; music mechanism functions properly. Keywords / Meta Tags: Japanese music box...

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Japanese Japonisme 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

Mid-Century Rectangular Brass and Shell Jewelry Trinket Box
Mid-Century Rectangular Brass and Shell Jewelry Trinket Box

Mid-Century Rectangular Brass and Shell Jewelry Trinket Box

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Sturdy rectangular hinged trinket box featuring brass and inlaid iridescent mother of pearl shells throughout. This box is super charming and functional for displaying or containing ...

Category

Mexican Art Nouveau 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Italian Figural Snail Pill Box in White Metal
Vintage Italian Figural Snail Pill Box in White Metal

Vintage Italian Figural Snail Pill Box in White Metal

Located in Esbjerg, DK

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

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Italian Modern 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Apaca Jewelry Box vienna around 1920s
Art Deco Apaca Jewelry Box vienna around 1920s

Art Deco Apaca Jewelry Box vienna around 1920s

Located in Wien, Au

Art Deco Apaca Jewelry Box vienna around 1920s Only polished

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Austrian Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Alpaca, Wood