20th Century Boxes

Antique Persian Khatam Micro Mosaic Inlaid Jewelry Box with Miniature Polo Scene, circa 1940s This exquisite Persian Khatam Kari trinket box is a rare example of masterful micro mosaic marquetry, handcrafted in the 1940s using the ancient Persian art of inlay. Featuring an intricately detailed geometric design and a miniature hand-painted equestrian scene on the lid, this museum-quality piece is a stunning representation of Indo-Persian and Moorish craftsmanship. Khatam Kari, or Persian marquetry, is a centuries-old decorative art that flourished during the Safavid dynasty. It involves the meticulous inlay of thousands of tiny pieces of wood and bone into intricate, repeating geometric patterns—each symbolic of harmony and cosmic order. The top of this box is adorned with a finely rendered painting of royal figures on horseback, possibly princes engaged in a ceremonial game of polo, echoing the refined court culture of the 19th-century Persian and Mughal aristocracy. The box’s micro mosaic surface is covered in richly detailed star and polygon motifs typical of Khatam and Sadeli mosaic traditions. These patterns require precise mathematical planning and exceptional artisanal skill, resulting in a surface that is as intellectually complex as it is visually stunning. Details: * Origin: Asia Indo-Persian * Date: Circa 1940s * Materials: Inlaid woods, camel bone, hand-painted miniature * Style: Islamic Art, Moorish, Anglo-Indian, Micro Mosaic * Dimensions: Height 1.5 in. x Width 6.5 in. x Depth 4.25 in. * Condition: antique condition with minor wear consistent with age These boxes were traditionally used to store writing instruments or jewelry, and today they serve as timeless collectors' pieces, suitable for display or thoughtful gifting. Comparable examples can be found in major Islamic art collections, including the Doris Duke Museum of Islamic Art. Keywords: Persian Khatam Box...

An oval shaped lidded pot designed by Anne-Marie Trolle for Royal Copenhagen Applied silver zig-zag decoration to pure white porcelain Circa 1980's Stamped and numbered 5575 Height ...

Spanish Moorish Marquetry Walnut Trinket Box, Granada, circa 1940 An exquisite and highly decorative Spanish marquetry footed box, handcrafted in Gr...

Box "Tokio' "Tokyo" made in opalescent glass by Rene Lalique in 1921. Molded signature on lid. Perfect condition. Beautiful opalescent. height : 5 cm diameter : 17 cm Félix Mar...

Amazing Wiliam Spratling Dominoes set made of ebony wood and silver inlay. William Spratling (September 22, 1900–August 7, 1967) was an Americ...

Antique Japanese Lacquered Box. Offered is a beautifully detailed Japanese lacquered box that dates to the 1920's. This decorative box is artful...

This is a handsome handcrafted burled walnut music box. This dome shaped box is handcrafted with burled walnut, satin wood and zebra wood and stands on four brass bun feet. The box f...

For your consideration, a decorative wooden box, Attributed to artist Dean Santner. The box features a sleek, rectangular design with rounded edges. The lid is composed of differen...

An exquisite jewelry or decorative box by the noted California craftsman, Po Shun Leong. It is signed and dated 1990 on the underside of the top part 199...

This is a gilt bronze repousse rectangular jewelry/decorative box. It features in the top of the lid a scene of Don Quixote riding his horse at the sam...

A small and delightful Japanese yellow ground cloisonne round trinket or incense box, Meiji Period, circa 1910, Japan. The small box of squat, round shape, and may originally have b...

Austrian Majolica dachshund Box Circa 1920. Vienna.

A rare mid-century cigarette holder in the whimsical form of a smoking pipe. Crafted with a rich brown leather wrapped body, glossy black handle, and a warm brass lid that lifts to ...

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...

"Antique Chinese (Early 20th Century) export porcelain tureen in the form of an orange and pink pig head divided into lid and base at the mouth, and decorated...

Beautiful decorative handcrafted brass and stone tile inlay cigarette stash/trinket box. The box has a wonderful form and design. Top has an Aztec calendar made of brass. Has a great...

Little wood box with openwork panels, made circa 1900 in the Art Nouveau period. A little piece of wood is missing on the back side. A. M. initial are on the top. Good antique condit...

This vintage jewelry case features a striking patterned exterior in warm tones of brown, black, and gold, paired with a contrasting golden velvet-like material interior. The hinged l...

Some pieces don’t need a grand purpose—they’re simply beautiful to have around. This vintage lidded box is handcrafted from richly figured tortoiseshell bamboo with tightly woven ra...

A wonderful French white opaline glass with ormolu bronze mounts and hand painting on all sides as well as the top, jewelry / vanity box.   Excellent Condition

Vintage Netturpetti Brass-Mounted Teak Dowry Jewelry Box, Kerala, India, Circa 1950 A beautifully handcrafted Netturpetti (Nettoor Petti), a highly collectible traditional Kerala do...

The Art Deco Minimal Sterling Silver Pill Box, crafted in America during the 20th century, exemplifies the refined elegance and streamlined design principles of the Art Deco movement...

One of a kind and all hand-crafted, good size antique box by Alfred Daguet (1875-1942). Alfred Daguet was a French craftsman/metalsmith, active around the early 1900s and who specia...

Vintage Italian Embossed Leather 'Crocodile' Mens Jewelry Box Stamped in gilt lettering 'Made in Italy' A vintage Italian Embossed Leather 'Crocodile' Me...

Elegant French decorative box combining a textured gold-tone metal exterior with warm tortoiseshell-effect Bakelite side panels. The lid is accented by a refined ornamental clasp, ad...

Beautiful hand painted Limoges porcelain candy dish, trinket, or jewelry box. This gorgeous French jewelry box is adorned with traditional decor...

A magnificent, superior quality mid century decorative jewelry box made of lapis lazuli and pink marble, hand crafted in Italy c. 1960. The quality, depth of colour and rich pattern...

This vintage mid century cigar caddy carousel with music box is absolutely amazing. It features a saphir blue lacquer exterior and brass metal accents. The humidor features 6 rotati...

Charming Antique Tramp Art Box, France, Circa 1900 A very charming tramp art box featuring beautifully hand-carved work in two-toned wood. The lighter sections are framed with delic...

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...

A striking and rare studio piece by Danish ceramic artist Jacob Bang, this hand-crafted stoneware lidded jar embodies the sculptural sensibility and material depth that define Bang’s...

This is Faberge style rectangular patinated 925 silver metal decorative box/cigarette case. It depicts a heavy hinged box very well ornamented. The top of the lid is covered by an octagonal shaped emerald green translucent guilloche enamel in the center. Over it, the Russian Double Headed Eagle...

A wonderful and most unusual Pot Pourri box made from solid English sterling silver fully hallmarked for Sheffield 1911 together with the makers mark for the top notch silversmith, W...

Decorative and Jewelry Box in Metal and Copper Silver Color and Gold France 20th Century. On the lid, we discover relief work. A scene of with characters having a banquet in the coun...

Rare pair of Cenedese vintage midcentury modern clear green colored / coloured Murano glass round Apothecary jars or storage containers with lids made circa 1970s. Wonderful Italian ...

A lovely Chinese turquoise ground cloisonne "double peach" box and cover with shaped hardwood stand, Republic Period (1911 to 1949), early 20th century, China. The box formed as a p...

A beautiful petit needlepoint and enamel brass box with floral rose design, circa early-20th century. Lid has a beautiful petit needlepoint design of three roses, leaves and rose bud...

Antique 1940s Mosaic Shell Inlaid Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Box. Mosaic Luxury Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Vanity Box. Middle Eastern Asian Mosaic Wood Box with Inlays ...

Antique Chinese Tibetan Brass Filigree with Turquoise and Coral beads round Box Handcrafted round Tibetan, Nepalese decorative brass trinket wish box. Antique Asian Tibetan hand made box inlaid with polished turquoise and coral glass inlay pieces. Great fine brass filigree design on the top lid and sides. Has a wonderful patina. In good shape with age appropriate wear this box has retained its original patina finish, has no missing pieces. Opens and closes as it should. A beautiful Asian pill box for a vanity or desk. Box measures: 2" height X 4" diameter. Tibetan Buddhist prayer boxes...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown blue, gold flecks and controlled bubbles Italian art glass powder / jewelry box. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950s. The piece ha...

A striking sculptural lidded box crafted in richly figured burl wood and signed “Smith 1986.” This beautifully executed piece celebrates the natural drama of burl grain, with swirlin...

Art Deco Marquetry Cigar Box, Decorative Wooden Jewelry Box, France 1940s Elegant wooden cigar box with marquetry inlays of various wood species veneers. Beautifully crafted, it ca...

A wonderful 1920’s compact retailed by Wordley, Allsopp & Bliss. We’ve had this compact retailed by various companies from Cartier to Black Starr and Go...

Italian Mid-Century Acrylic Faux Tortoise and Brass Decorative Box, 1970s Gorgeous Italian crafted jewelry box made of acrylic with brass details. Can be used as a jewelry box as we...

Set of 4 vintage Halcyon Days Enamel Boxes. "Yesterday and Tomorrow" Halcyon Days Enamel Box Shape: Oval Design: A floral and vine motif decorate...

Line Vautrin was inspired by the Armenian alphabet to create this very pretty compact whose lid and reverse are entirely carved with the characters o...

Midcentury amazing decorative box in lucite and rattan in the style Christian Dior Home. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Great accessory for any modern interior.

Vintage carved wood box features Modernist abstract organic form and striking choice of solid wood. Asymmetrically sculpted box is covered with a rounded lid, lined with felt fabric ...

Vintage Paint Box by Disneys Mickey Mouse. The paint is not supplied.

An antique Greek pure silver & cloisonne case, circa 1910. Despite this case dating circa 1910 it has a later engraved legend to the base "Greek Army Day Athens, 15th May 1946", from...

Modern sterling silver box. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1912. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged with gently curved top and molded rim. Box interior cedar lined....

This 1970s Mid-Century Modern Italian jewelry box is a beautiful example of the era's design sensibilities, combining elegance, functionality, and high-quality craftsmanship. Here's ...

This lovely vintage Italian hallmarked lidded ceramic flower box by Raymor is from the 60's. The colors are turquoise, white with outlines of gray charcoal. The hallmarks read 03529 ...

This exquisite Art Nouveau wooden box features a beautifully carved cherry motif on its lid, capturing the organic elegance typical of the early 20th century. The intricate relief wo...

Cartier Red Leather Gilt Embossed Storage travel Watch Box. Cartier watch and jewelry presentation box. Elegant wristwatch case. Cartier Paris red leather and gold travel watch storage box...

Elegant stitched Pecari leather box with a raised handle. 6x4x4

French Art Deco Cigarette Box – 1920s Wood and Chrome Metal Suitcase Design. Rare and stylish French Art Deco cigarette box from the 1920s, crafted with a unique suitcase-inspired d...

Louis Vuitton Beauty Case, France Circa 1980 This Louis Vuitton Beauty Case, also known as the ‘Boite Flacons’, is in excellent condition. The loc...

Beautiful handcrafted decorative round tinned copper Mughal Indian box with lid, latch and handle. Antique South Asian Mughal Round Tinned Copper Box with L...

Smooth dark brown glaze lidded pot with playing card suit motif of applied silver Designed by Sven Jonson for Gustavsberg, Sweden. Stylish and functional Circa 1960's Signed Gustav...