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Scandinavian Jewelry Bronze Trinket Box with Daisies, 1920s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small unusual jewelry trinket in bronze, brass and metal. The lid and bottom is decorated with daisies . Its interior is linned with green textile. It was made in the late 10s or ear...
Category
European Late Victorian Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Chinese Round Black Lacquer Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay, likely 20th Century
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Chinese Round Black Lacquer Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay, likely 20th Century
Beautiful and useful 20th century. Chinese lacquer box of circular shape, the domed cover with flora...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
Art Nouveau Satin Lined Jewelry Box with/ Portrait on Cover
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Nouveau Jewelry Pink Satin Lined Box, the woman is depicted with flowers in her hair and pink cheeks.
Box has Evidence of wear over time, ...
Category
American Art Nouveau Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Wood
AUSTRIAN 1915 Art Deco Enameled Guilloche Vinaigrette Box In .935 Sterling Silve
Located in Miami, FL
A Viennese Austrian art deco enameled Vinaigrette box.
This is a beautiful box created in Vienna Austria during the early art deco period, back the 1915 and 1918. This Viennese box ...
Category
Austrian Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Gold, Silver, Enamel, Sterling Silver
Antique French Pointed Cut Crystal Box with Bronze Mounts
Located in Toronto, ON
This antique pointed cut crystal and bronze box makes a statement in any space. An early 1900s French production, this piece transitions from modern to classic interiors seamlessly w...
Category
French Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Vintage Oval Wood and Brass Jewelry Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage wood and brass trimmed box with lock and original hardware and key.
The curving corners, trimmed in aged brass patina, add to the character of thi...
Category
French Colonial Revival Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Brass
Antique Collector's Box, Chinese, Rosewood, Decorative Specimen Case, Circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique collector's box. A Chinese, Rosewood decorative specimen or marriage case, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
Orient...
Category
Chinese Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Limoges Porcelain Jewelry Box or Lidded Candy Dish
By Limoges
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.
...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Italian Richard Ginori Jewelry Box Milano
Located in New York, NY
An early Italian jewelry box, Modern design, by designer Richard Ginori, made in Milano, Italy, circa early-20th century. Marked 'Milano' on original label underside lid, and marked 'Richard Ginori', 'Made in Italy' on underside base, as well as 'decorazione a mano' (hand decoration), all shown in images. Box is square with modern soft lines, rounded corners (top and base), graduated base. Gold detail, dahlia flower and leaf design on top lid, sides, and inside, finished with a gold line detail on lid and base.
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Category
Italian Modern Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
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
Black lacquered box with Japanese botanical design, urushi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This antique lacquerware box with a lid retains the elegance of the Taisho period.
It is characterized by the deep luster of the lacquer and the delicately painted floral pattern, m...
Category
Taisho Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
XXth Century Antique Italian Porcelain Box Capodimonte Richly Decorated
Located in Sofia, BG
Antique porcelain box Capodimonte richly decorated with colourfully painted raised figures all around the piece and with small floral paintings i...
Category
Italian Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Art Deco Sterling Silver Compact and Card Case
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a beautifully crafted Art Deco period Sterling Silver Lady's Compact or necessaire. This stunning engraved and monogrammed compact opens to reveal a sterling silver interior with fittings for two different types of coins and a covered powder dispenser...
Category
American Art Deco Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rectangular Art Deco Green Shagreen Box w/Oval Malachite Stone Centered on Lid
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco green stained shagreen, over cedar, the slightly domed top with a centered oval malachite disk. The box is covered with shagreen on all sides including the bottom.
Category
English Art Deco Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Shagreen, Wood
Big Art Deco Jewelry Box Vienna Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Big art deco jewelry box vienna around 1920s
Brass polished and stove enameled.
Category
Austrian Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Brass
Bonbonniere by Just Andersen, 1920s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
A bonbonniere made by Just Andersen in the 1920s. A timeless piece for a beautiful home.
* A metal bonbonniere / jewelry box
* Designer: Just Andersen
* Model: D30 (stamped 'Just D...
Category
Danish Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Metal
Secessionist Porcelain Vase by Karl Klaus for Serapis Wahliss
Located in Chicago, US
Secessionist Porcelain Lidded Box by KARL KLAUS (1889-1925) for SERAPIS WAHLISS, Vienna, c. 1911, hand-painted in gold and black enamels in a stylized geometric diamond and holly mot...
Category
Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Art Nouveau Sunflowers Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, US
Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the defau...
Category
French Art Nouveau Antique Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Steel, Copper, Enamel
Kashmir Papier-Mâché Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A wonderful hand-painted papier-mâché box beautifully decorated in a blue and gold. Kashmir, India, circa turn of the century.
Category
Indian Antique Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Wood
20th Century French Fine Porcelain Blue Chocolate Box by Limoge Signed Leroux
Located in Sofia, BG
An elegant round chocolate box made in Fine blue porcelain with figures of a Goddess and two angels hiding by the clouds. Floral decoration from the side in blue and white again. Ver...
Category
French Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Collar Box in leather from early 20th Century. Provenance: Noble family
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant round Collar Box in leather from the early 20th Century. Provenance: Swedish Noble family von Heidenstam.
Wear consistent with age and use
Category
European Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Leather
Art Deco Cigarette container in Brass made in the 1920's from Austria
Located in Vienna, Austria
A unique brass cigarette container from the 1920's hand made in Austria.
On top of the lid is a glass stone in turquoise colour. the lid fits tightly into the container.
From the bot...
Category
Austrian Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Square Guilloche Silver Jewelry Box by Emil Brenk, Germany, ca 1910
Located in Delft, NL
A beautiful square Guilloche Silver jewelery box by Emil Brenk
A silver box with guilloche and an oval enamel plaque with scene of a romantic coup...
Category
European Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Silver
René Lalique Opalescent Glass 'Trois Dahlias' Box
By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
René Lalique opalescent glass 'Trois Dahlias' Box. This pattern features three dahlias. Moulded makers mark, 'R. Lalique '. Book reference: Marcilhac 46.
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Glass
ALFRED DUNHILL Paris 1928 Louis Kuppenheim Enameled Japonisme Box 935 Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
An enameled box by Louis Kuppenheim for Alfred Dunhill.
This is an extraordinary and extremely rare desk box with double enameling. The box have been created in the city of Pforzhei...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Gold, Silver, Enamel
Alfred Daguet, Paris, Art Nouveau Embossed Brass & Inlaid Glass Cabochons Box
Located in Lisse, NL
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...
Category
French Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Brass, Copper
1924 René Lalique, Box Vaucluse Frosted Glass with Pink Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Box "Vaucluse" made in frosted glass with pink patina by René Lalique in 1924.
Molded signature into the design.
Perfect condition
height: 3.5 cm
diameter: 7.5 cm
Félix Ma...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Blown Glass
Japanese Taishō Red Lacquered Hokai Box with Brass Accents and Original Rope
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese Taisho period Hokai box from the early 20th century, with red lacquer, ornate brass accents and original rope. This vibrant Japanese Taisho period...
Category
Japanese Taisho Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Brass
Italian Embossed Bronzed Metal Rectangular Trinket/ Jewelry Music Box
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Italian bronzed metal square hinged lidded music box. It depicts a lid decorated in the center with a 19th century hand painted portrait of Madame Recamier adorned with a ...
Category
Italian Belle Époque Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Metal
Antique Arts & Crafts Copper Enameled Box with Fish Pattern Signed C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Arts & Crafts Copper Enameled Box with Fish Pattern Signed C1910
Measures - .75"H x 3.5"W x 4.5"D
A beautifully crafted antique Arts & Crafts copper enameled box featuring ...
Category
Arts and Crafts Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Copper
Antique 20th Century Leather Travel Case For Jewellery Circa 1930
Located in London, GB
An Antique 20th Century Leather Travel Case For Jewellery, Circa 1930.
This piece appears to be in unused condition, the exterior crocodile skin retains its original patina through...
Category
Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Leather
Art Nouveau Rectangular Silver Plate Jewelry Box, France
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This French rectangular silver box is heavily decorated in the typical styles of this Art Nouveau period. The box has vintage red velvet interior and the original hardware with a wor...
Category
French Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
Puiforcat, Art Deco, Sterling Silver Crystal Jadeite Box, Paris, circa 1925
By Puiforcat
Located in Lausanne, CH
Art Deco period Puiforcat, a square covered biscuit box, cut crystal, sterling silver lid, jadeite handle. The piece is fully stamped and hall marked. The craftmanship is exquisite, ...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Crystal, Jade, Sterling Silver
A small Arts and Crafts silver plated jewellery box with enamel decoration
Located in London, GB
A small Arts and Crafts silver plated jewellery box with enamel decoration displaying grapes and leaves to the lid and shaped sides.
Category
English Arts and Crafts Antique Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
Sevres Porcelain Box
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Sevres porcelain box
Origin France Circa 1900
Interior decoration (flowers)
bronze mount
hand painted box.
Category
French Neoclassical Antique Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Ormolu and Glass Souvenir Trinket Jewelry Box, Nuremberg Castle, circa 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous glass top trinket box made of ormolu and metal. The hinged top featuring a view of the castle of Nuremberg in Germany. No restoration has been carried out on this charming...
Category
Austrian Hollywood Regency Antique Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Ormolu
Large Cut Crystal Box with Gilt Bronze Mounts
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Large Cut Crystal Box with Gilt Bronze Mounts. Exceptionally large size makes this piece ideal for a number of different uses.
Category
French Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Burmese Yun Lacquer Container, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
In many southeast Asian cultures, offering guests a betel quid to chew was the fundamental symbol of hospitality. A blend of leaves, nuts, seasonings, and sometimes tobacco, betel was kept in finely worked and decorated boxes. This round container was originally the lid to a Burmese betel box...
Category
Burmese Folk Art Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Bamboo
Art Nouveau Celtic Hound Casket Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, US
Note: We highly recommend shipping through 1stDibs for its cost effectiveness, full insurance coverage, and reliable handling. While standard parcel services are an option, the defau...
Category
French Art Nouveau Antique Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Steel
Julien VIARD Art Deco Enameled Frosted Glass Powder Compact, France, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Enameled frosted glass powder compact by Julien VIARD, 25, rue Chevalier-Dédiré, Paris, France, early 1920s. Close to the Rene Lalique works. Height : 4.3"(11cm), Diameter : 2.35"(6c...
Category
Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Silver Shibayama Cigarette Case
Located in London, GB
A very fine and rare silver Shibayama cigarette case, exquisitely decorated with 18 individual hand crafted insects in semi precious stones. This superb piece bares silver hallmark...
Category
Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Silver
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 821".
Category
American Art Deco Antique Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Antique English Circa 1900 Flame Mahogany Maple & Co. Ltd. Jewelry Box (RL)
By Maple & Co.
Located in Centennial, CO
An elegant and functional antique circa 1900 English flame mahogany jewelry box by esteemed furniture maker Maple & Co. The interior is fitted with spring green velvet and ample stor...
Category
British Edwardian Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Brass
An Art Nouveau Metal and Art Glass French Biscuit Box
Located in Catania, Sicilia
This Art Nouveau French biscuit box is a striking example of the elegance and craftsmanship characteristic of the Art Nouveau movement. The biscuit box typically features a metal bas...
Category
French Art Nouveau Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Metal
French Majolica Yellow Duck Bank, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Antique French Majolica yellow duck money bank, circa 1900.
Category
French Country Antique Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese laquered Papier Mâché Circular Cups Hand-Painted, circa 1910 Set of 3
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is a beautiful papier mâché, circular lacquered St of Cups, which we attribute to being made in Japan during the early 20th century, circa 1910.
This is a very decorativeset ...
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Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Paper
Small Chinese Cloisonne and Hardstone Trinket Box, Republic Period, China
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely small Chinese export cloisonne trinket box with a carved hardstone roundel, Early Republic Period circa 1915, China.
The small cloisonne box set on four short bun feet, and...
Category
Chinese Qing Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Stone, Copper, Enamel
Antique Edwardian Oak stationery cabinet Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A rare antique Edwardian oak stationery cabinet of rectangular outline, the swing top with fall front enclosing fitted compartments, Circa 1900 in date.
The cabinet features ormolu ...
Category
Antique Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Oak
Fine Josef Hoffman Wiener Werkstätte Art Nouveau box Austria 1912
Located in Vienna, AT
Fine and distinguished box, designed by the “Hero” of the Wiener Werkstatte, Josef Hoffmann. Made of nickel plated brass, leaves and stars in the pattern. This box is not marked, but...
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Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Early 20th century French Wood and Brass Musical Cigar Boxe, 1920s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Magnificent Napoleon III style musical cigar humidor dating from the beginning of the 20th century in lacquered wood and garland of brass beads. A lyre adorns each door.
By turning t...
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French Napoleon III Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Brass
Antique French Art Nouveau Repoussed Pewter and Wood Box with Blue Cabochons
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite antique French Art Nouveau trinket box features a beautifully crafted repoussed pewter lid with intricate floral motifs, set within a robust wooden body. The detailed ...
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French Arts and Crafts Antique Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Pewter
Antique oval box veneered in segments of various woods, English circa 1910
Located in Central England, GB
This beautiful small oval box is a very complicated piece of English cabinet making. It has been very precisely made with a perfectly fitted lid. The box sits on an ebonized moulded ...
Category
English Edwardian Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Wood
Antique German Casket Trinket Box Ormolu Glass Satin Nuremberg Souvenir, 1890s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A gorgeous glass trinket box with some ormolu adornments. The hinged top featuring a City view of the Nuremberg Castle. No restoration has been carried out on this charming little tr...
Category
German Hollywood Regency Antique Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Ormolu
Antique English Sterling Silver Cigar Box, Large Fox Essex Crystal, 1913
Located in Bath, GB
A rare and stunning cigar box made from English sterling silver hallmarked for London 1913, a true antique example. The makers initials are also prese...
Category
English Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Edwardian sterling silver jewellery box made in 1901 by William Hutton & Sons
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1901 by William Hutton & Sons Ltd., this charming, Antique Sterling Silver Box, is ornate in design, with chased detailing throughout.
The box measures 3...
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English Edwardian Antique Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Set of 8 Original Old Wooden Decorative Boxes
Located in North York, ON
Set of 8 original old wooden decorative boxes, purchased in London England. Little information about these pieces but they are original, roughly early 20th century possibly older. Pr...
Category
English Industrial Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Wood
TOP-HAT 1920 Antique Deco Hat In Silk With By The Brooks Brothers In Round Box
Located in Miami, FL
An antique Top-Hat designed by the Brooks Brothers.
This is an antique black Top-Hat, retailed by the Brooks Brother Company in Madison Avenue, back in the 1920's. The hat is very w...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Silk
French Art Deco Chocolate Box, 1910s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco chocolate box, 1910s. Without chocolate inside of course. A La Reine Margot, Biarritz, Cauterets, Lourdes. Cardboard box decorat...
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French Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Boxes
Materials
Paper
