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Antique A Chinese Gilt Lacquered Box with Peach Shape
Located in Norton, MA
Antique A Chinese Carved Gilt Lacquered Box with a Peach Shape, depicting many peaches, leaves, and branches throughout.
Category
Chinese Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Antique Two Octagon Shape Chinese Gilt Lacquered Boxes
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Two Octagon Shape Chinese Carved Gilt Lacquered Boxes depicting Eight treasures matching the container shapes and Chinese writing of "Life", enjoying all the treasures in lif...
Category
Chinese Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Porcelain, Wood, Lacquer
Arts & Crafts Movement brass box with amethyst cabochon
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Good quality Arts & Crafts Movement brass hand made box with amethyst cabochon dating to around 1900. Please email if you would like further images.
Category
British Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Brass
Highly Decorative Antique Burmese Lacquered Betel Box / Kun-It, Circa 1900
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The vermillion lacquered cylindrical body decorated overall with repeating bands of curvilinear geometric motifs, the cover lifting to reveal both of its original trays intended to h...
Category
Burmese Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Lacquer, Bamboo
Antique Early 20th Century Briar Wood Collectors Box England Circa 1920
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century bird's-eye maple collectors box, circa 1920.
Complete with recessed silvered handles and corners which gives it a military Campaig...
Category
English Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Birdseye Maple
French Majolica Hound Medor Tobacco Jar Saint Clement
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica hound Medor tobacco jar Saint Clement, circa 1900.
Category
French Country Antique Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Collector's Item Art Nouveau Lidded Tin, 1920s
Located in Hamburg, DE
The unusual thing about this Art Nouveau tin lid box made of sheet metal is, on the one hand, its shape and, on the other, the elaborately different design of each side of the box. T...
Category
German Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Metal
Irresistible Charm – Three Terriers in a Hand-Carved Wooden Treat Box
By Black Forest
Located in Stockholm, SE
This adorable box, shaped like a woven basket, is crowned with three lively carved terriers, each with expressive features, shining glass eyes, and a lovingly detailed coat. The craf...
Category
Swiss Bohemian Antique Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Boxwood
English Bulldog Head Papier-mâché Collar Box
Located in Lambertville, NJ
English bulldog head papier-mâché collar box. This is just wonderful. Made of Papier-mâché, composition and cardboard. Still has a collar inside. Good age a...
Category
Unknown Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Composition
Edwardian sterling silver playing card box for 2 packs of cards - made in 1908
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1908 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., this handsome, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Playing Card Box, will hold 2 packs of playing cards, and is very pla...
Category
English Edwardian Antique Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Art Deco Lapis Lazuli Opaline Ashtray with Brass Mounts, France
Located in South Salem, NY
A French Art Deco period lapis lazuli opaline glass ashtray with delicate filigree brass mounts. The rich, deep blue opaline glass is beautifully polished, creating a striking contra...
Category
French Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Opaline Glass
Vintage Blue Opaline Scalloped Glass Box with Brass Mounts, France 20th C.
Located in South Salem, NY
An antique French opaline glass casket box in a striking lapis lazuli color. The polished glass is mounted with gold bronze hardware, adding elegance to the vibrant hue. The scallope...
Category
French Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Opaline Glass
Early 20th Century French Repousse Brass and Wooden Box with Sailboats Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France, circa 1920, the antique wood and brass coffer is decorated on the top with a repousse sail boat scene in the manner of Claude Vernet. T...
Category
French Napoleon III Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Brass
20th Century Japanese Black Lacquer Box with Gold Bird and Reed Motif Decorative
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
20th Century Japanese Black Lacquer Box with Gold Bird and Reed Motif, Decorative & Functional
Description:
This elegant Japanese lacquer box, crafted in the 20th century, is a beautiful example of refined traditional craftsmanship. Coated in deep black lacquer, the box is adorned with delicate gold-painted branch and bird motifs, evoking a sense of serenity and natural harmony. The fine, meticulous brushwork captures the lightness of the reeds and the poised elegance of the bird, offering a peaceful and contemplative decorative piece. The removable lid reveals an interior decorated with two gold medallions, each threaded with a golden ribbon, adding an extra touch of subtle luxury and detail.
Key features include:
Authentic Japanese Craftsmanship: This box reflects traditional Japanese lacquerware techniques, emphasizing delicacy, patience, and respect for nature.
Elegant Black and Gold Color Palette: The deep black base contrasts beautifully with the fine gold detailing, creating a sophisticated and timeless aesthetic.
Nature-Inspired Motif: The scene of golden reeds and a resting bird embodies calmness, elegance, and a connection to the natural world, key themes in Japanese art.
Decorative Interior: Inside, two gold medallions with threaded ribbons enhance the box’s refined, ceremonial feel, offering a hidden layer of beauty.
Functional and Decorative: Perfect for use as a decorative object, a jewelry box, a keepsake container, or a small personal storage piece.
Versatile Placement: Its understated luxury allows it to fit effortlessly into minimalist, traditional, wabi-sabi, or eclectic interiors.
This 20th-century Japanese black lacquer box is more than a container—it’s a poetic celebration of craftsmanship, nature, and subtle beauty, offering both functional use and decorative sophistication.
Keywords: Japanese black lacquer box, gold painted bird and reed motif, 20th-century Japanese decor, traditional lacquerware, serene Japanese art box, nature-themed lacquer container...
Category
Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Malachite hexagonal box, ca 1930
Located in Bilzen, BE
A complete malachite box from around 1930 in a hexagonal shape, with a loose lid
This is the kind of malachite what's coming from Congo
the box meassures 8.2 x 8.2 cm and has a tota...
Category
Congolese Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Malachite
Roycroft Style Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper Humidor, Circa 1920s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period hammered copper humidor
In the manner of Roycroft
By Revere
USA, Circa 1920s
Measures: 6"W x 6"D x 8"H.
Good original vintage condition, with bea...
Category
American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Copper
20th Century French Brass Hand Carved and Decorated Jewellery Box
Located in Sofia, BG
French hand made brass jewellery box made 100 years ago with extremely beautiful details and fine decoration especially on the top where a young woman with long hear is carved surrou...
Category
French Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Brass
English 'Country House' Private Post Box, circa 1925
Located in London, GB
A fantastic painted wooden English 'country house' private red post box likely to have been made for the lobby of a hotel, business, club or a country house. It would have been empti...
Category
English Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Brass
Stunning Part Ebonized Egyptian Revival Jewellery Box, France, circa 1920
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A highly decorative Egyptian Revival jewellery box or trinket box, the hinged & part ebonized lid featuring a finely detailed brass bust of ...
Category
French Egyptian Revival Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Brass
Japanese Cloisonné Covered Jar by Ando Jubei
By Ando Jubei
Located in Atlanta, GA
Japanese cloisonné enamels are known as shippo-yaki and the mid-19th century saw the production of very high quality wares in the early centers Nagoya. One of the most renowned works...
Category
Japanese Japonisme Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Metal, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Silver Business Card Holder
Located in Savannah, GA
Silver Business Card Holder. More of a decorative piece now as it is smaller than a regular business card
Category
Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Silver
Antique European Drum-Shaped Storage Vessel with Removable Lid Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A European drum-shaped storage container with lid top from the early 20th century. This antique storage vessel from Europe stands approximately 29.25" tall and was originally used fo...
Category
European Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Textile, Leather
Two-handled antique cylindrical silver box & cover
Located in London, GB
Substantial two-handled, cylindrical, antique silver container with a pull off cover and mounted on four cast scroll and acanthus leaf suppor...
Category
British Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Agate and Silver Covered Container, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
The Agate bowl is 18th century. This Chinese agate bowl was converted into a container with silver mounts and cover and a carnellion owl finial, circa 1900.
Although unmarked, we attribute the work as American based Upon the gauge, quality and color of the silver. Possibly attributed to the firm Black, Starr and Frost, circa 1900 who specialized in combining Chinese hardstone objects...
Category
Chinese Antique Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Agate, Silver
Art Nouveau casket with a portrait of a lady
Located in Hamburg, DE
Introducing our exquisite Small Rectangular Box, a beautiful relic from the turn of the 20th century that showcases a captivating blend of artistic styles. This charming box is a tes...
Category
Art Deco Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Glass, Bakelite, Wood, Paper
English Silver Piano, Form Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
Hallmarks for London, 1901. Maker: Charles Dumenil.
Category
English Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Silver
Candy Maker Art Nouveau, 1900, in Crystal and Bronze
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal.
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Category
French Art Nouveau Antique Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Chinese box
Located in Torino, IT
Chinese box.
Delightful jewelry box of Chinese origin, composed of a hand-chiseled silver frame and hand-painted ceramic with oriental representations.
The box is in perfect conser...
Category
Chinese Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Metal
Bronze and Slag Glass Tiffany Jewelry Box, Art Deco Period, United States
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Bronze and slag glass Tiffany jewelry box. Art Deco period. United States, circa 1900. Signed in the back "Tiffany Studios New York 830".
Category
American Art Deco Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Gustave Keller Leather Jewellery Travel Case, circa 1920
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
A fine French leather jewellery/ writing case by Gustave Keller, Paris, circa 1920s, red morocco, gilt escutcheons and fittings, the interior fitted with a writing case in the lid, f...
Category
French Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Brass
Large Edwardian Bentwood Hatbox
Located in Riverdale, NY
Large Edwardian Bent Wood Hat Box with metal riveted banding for support on all edges. Has a lot of period labels including Cunard Ships, with 4 feet as well to sit upright. Great fo...
Category
European Edwardian Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Bentwood
Art Deco George V Sterling Silver Cigar Box by Thomas Bradbury & Sons in 1924
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham, in 1924, by Thomas Bradbury & Sons, this handsome, George V Sterling silver cigar box, has smooth, softened edges and a hinged swing lid, revealing the doub...
Category
English Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Candy Maker in Crystal and Enamel, 19th Century
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal.
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French Belle Époque Antique Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Crystal, Enamel
An Early 20th Century Brass Betel Box or Pandan, Probably Brunei Circa 1900
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The brass body showing a hinged lid rising up to a faceted receptacle with an engraved hinged cover, overtop a hinged open compartment which then lifts to reveal an interior fitted ...
Category
Bruneian Other Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Brass
1900's carved wood " turtle " boxe
Located in New York, NY
1900's carved wood "turtle " boxe
Hand made
One of a kind
Category
French Antique Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Wood
Wonderful Hagenauer Silver Donkey Box
Located in Munich, DE
Wooden bow with silver donkey handle.
Category
Austrian Art Deco Antique Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Silver
WMF Art Nouveau Germany Silver Plate Jewelery Box, 1900s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Jewelery box, WMF - Germany, early 20th century
Rectangular shape with scroll decorations, surmounted by a crown, internal fabric compartments, four curled feet, brand under the bas...
Category
German Art Nouveau Antique Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique German Silver & Enamel Cigarette Case c 1900 Erotic Nude Sea Ocean
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous Antique solid Silver Cigarette Case with an Enamel Image on the front cover. This Image shows a nude woman with long brown hair surrounded by a cresting wave in the ocean....
Category
German Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Enamel
Wood and Brass Hinged Box by Erhard and Sohne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A handsome, wood and brass, square, intarsia, hinged box by Erhard and Sohne. Lined in brown velvet with a fitted lift out tray.
Category
German Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Brass
Art Nouveau Brass and Copper Coal Bucket
Located in London, GB
Exceptional Art Nouveau brass with copper coal bucket with ribbon on top.
Category
English Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Brass, Copper
Majolica Money Bank Tom Terrier Saint Clement, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica money bank Tom Terrier Saint Clement, circa 1900.
Category
French Country Antique Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Laquered Papier Mâché Circular Cups Hand Painted, circa 1910 Set of 2
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is a beautiful papier mâché, circular lacquered set of 2 cups, which we attribute to being made in Japan during the early 20th century, circa 1910.
This is a very decoratives...
Category
Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Paper
1925 enameled bronze boxe signed by Primavera
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Rare 1925 's bronze and enamel boxe signed by Primavera
Category
French Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Pine Measure
Located in London, England
Metal bound cylindrical wooden measure.
U.K circa 1900
H 32cm x W 36cm x D 32cm
Category
Antique Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Metal
Household Key Cupboard A small glass fronted walnut key cupboard lined in bla
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Household Key Cupboard
A small glass fronted walnut key cupboard lined in black velvet with 13 hooks
The cabinet is in good condition, it is 17” high 14” across and 3” deep
TVY171
Category
Adam Style Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Walnut
Needlepoint Brass Box with Roses
Located in New York, NY
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Brass
Rare Ancient Greek Limestone Lidded Vessel
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare Ancient Greek Limestone Lidded vessel
Purchased in Greece by previous owner.
Category
Greek Antique Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Limestone
British Sterling Silver Art Deco Engraved Cigarette Case By Harman Bros. 1931
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Elegant Art Deco Sterling Silver Engraved Cigarette Case By Renowned British SilverSmiths Harman Bros. Birmingham 1931. Weight 129grams
Hallma...
Category
British Art Deco Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Silver
Kiwi Boot Polish Advertising Shoe Shine Box with Shoe Rest
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Kiwi Boot Polish Advertising Shoe Shine Box with Shoe Rest
A handy and attractive little piece, the handle of the polish box doubles up as a rest to put the foot on to polish the sh...
Category
Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Metal
Antique Victorian Austrian 0.800 Silver & Enamel Snuff Pill Box Mastiff Dane Dog
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
Beautiful naturalistic handpainted enameld snuff or pill box depicting a Great Dane dog, probably made around 1900 in Austria. The box is made of 0.800 silver with gilt inside.
Me...
Category
Austrian Victorian Antique Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Silver
Art Deco Shagreen Cigarette Box on Ball Feet and Bone Edged Top
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco olive green shagreen covered box with bone edged top raised on turned ball feet and having the bottom covered in snake or lizard skin.
Category
English Art Deco Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Bone, Shagreen, Wood
Antique French Art Nouveau Bronze D'ore Jewel Box with Enamel Flowers Ca. 1920.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Art Nouveau bronze d'ore jewel box with enamel flowers, circa 1920.
Category
French Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Large Antique Cut Crystal and Sterling Silver Heart Shaped Box, 1903
Located in Bath, GB
A romantic example of an Edwardian heart shaped trinket box made from a heavy thick piece of crystal beautifully cut in the ever-popular hobnail design with a star cut to the base.
...
Category
English Edwardian Antique Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Japanese Antique Black Lacquered Box 1860s-1900s / Tansu Sideboard Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This box is made in Japan and coated with black lacquer.
The furniture was made during the Meiji period (1860s-1900s) and is made of cedar wood. The metal fittings are made of copper...
Category
Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Copper
Gaedke Cookie Tin, Germany Around 1900, Lithographed
Located in Hamburg, DE
Cookie tin from the german company Gaedke around 1900. Gaedke was a cocoa chocolate jam and cookie factory located in Hamburg in the early 20th century.
Th...
Category
German Art Deco Antique Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Sheet Metal
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...
Category
Danish Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Pewter
Roycroft Style Antique Arts & Crafts Hammered Copper and Silver Humidor
By Roycroft
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period humidor or cigar box
In the manner of Roycroft
USA, Early 20th Century
Silver on copper, with cedar lined interior.
Measures: 9"W x 5.25"D x 2.75"...
Category
American Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Silver, Copper
English Silver Cigarette Case Birmingham 1911 Joseph Gloster Ltd
Located in Toronto, Ontario
English Silver Cigarette Case Birmingham 1911, Joseph Gloster Ltd. Slightly concave rectangular shape case; front, reverse and outside borde...
Category
English Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
