Mid-20th Century Boxes

A fine Cartier compact case in the iconic Art Deco style, circa 1930s. Sterling silver with gold gilt interior that feature a mirror and a compartment for powder. The exterior featur...

This very old wonderful box is carved in solid wood. It can be closed by a beautiful polished mother of pearl shell. This box could be of the hand of Alexandre Noll (1890-1970), but ...

Vintage decorative rectangular lacquered walnut wood box with motif golden guns on green malachite / designed by Piero Fornasetti, made in Italy in the 1970s Original mark at the fel...

Vintage Egyptian Revival Jewellery Box with Nefertiti Relief & Hieroglyphic Decoration Decorative Trinket Casket Egyptian Collectible Vanity Box Celebrate the timeless beauty of Ancient Egypt with this beautifully crafted Egyptian Revival jewellery box, richly decorated with iconic motifs inspired by one of history's greatest civilisations. The hinged triple-lid design features elegant relief portraits of Queen Nefertiti, a pharaoh's sarcophagus, and traditional Egyptian symbolism, each enhanced with striking ruby-red cabochon accents that create a luxurious contrast against the silver-toned finish. The sides are exquisitely embossed with scenes of Egyptian figures, hieroglyphs, pyramids, and decorative borders, while the interior is fully lined with soft black velvet. Thoughtfully divided into three compartments, including a central ring holder, this pewter box is ideal for storing rings, earrings, cufflinks, pendants, and treasured keepsakes. An elegant decorative object as well as a practical jewellery casket, this piece makes a wonderful addition to a dressing table, study, display cabinet, or luxury interior. Perfect for collectors of Egyptian Revival décor, lovers of archaeology, and admirers of historical decorative arts, it also makes a memorable gift for any special occasion. Dimensions Height: Approx. 10 cm Width: Approx. 15 cm Depth: Approx. 7 cm Condition Presented in excellent vintage condition with only light signs of age and use, consistent with careful ownership. The velvet-lined interior is clean and well preserved, and the hinges operate smoothly. Egyptian jewellery box...

Charming trinket, pill or small jewelry box in the shape of a heart. Text reads I Love You, surrounded by flowers. This piece would certainly be a fantastic addition to an existing c...

Timeless and iconic, Wedgwood’s Jasperware trinket boxes are miniature works of art that blend classical beauty with everyday function. First developed in the 18th century by Josiah ...

For your consideration, vintage Coca Cola trash can mid-century. White paint with chrome plated steel. Interior galvanized can. Original unrestored. Dimensions: 29" H x 14" Diameter...

Vintage Chalet Deluxe Sewing Keepsake Box, Switzerland ca. 1950s Discover the charm of traditional Swiss craftsmanship with this hand-carved miniature ...

Beautiful Disko metal cigar box with cedar wood interior. It was designed by Danish sculptor N. Dam Ravn in the 1930s. Manufactured by Nordisk Malm. The style and material used is re...

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...

For your consideration, an antique bronze cigarette box, likely dating from the early 20th century Art Deco or Art Nouveau period. and Finish: It is crafted from bronze and features a distinct green patina, a common oxidized finish for vintage bronze items. The box design is reminiscent of Scandinavian or Danish makers from the 1920s or 1930s, such as Just Andersen or Aedel Malm...

We are always on the hunt for these vintage Florentine boxes and rarely we come across one with a lock and a key. This Italian rectangular box, lined in yellow velvet, is prefect to ...

Elegant mid-20th century decorative box in polished onyx, beautifully inlaid with various semi-precious stones such as lapis lazuli, jasper, marble, and agate. The geometric pietra d...

Elegant Mid-Century Modern decorative tea caddy box crafted in carved wood with refined brass details. The piece features a distinctive sarcophagus-inspired shape, with a rectangular...

This impressive Italian sterling box would work as a jewelry box, cigarette box as well as a trinket box. Signed Buccellati.

Exuding remarkable folk art character and historic craftsmanship, this vintage carved wood box is a celebrated example of authentic Tramp Art. Hand-crafted from richly grained natura...

Tiger eye lidded semi precious stone box. Gold, brown and yellow richly changing colour hardstone box with gold-wash silver hinge attributed ...

An elegant Swedish Art Deco pewter cigar box crafted by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, dated 1934. This refined rectangular form exemplifies the restrained sophistication of Scandinavian...

Large egg on smooth tripod with 8-day mechanical skeletal Swiss movement with alarm, in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guilloché with Russian E...

A large and substantial vintage hand blown glass and bronze caged casket, apothecary box or bonbonnière, made in the 20th century. Both the body and the lid of this casket have thic...

We are offering a beautiful elegant natural tessellated fossilized stone and brass inlay decorative jewelry/stash box. Attributed to Maitland Smith and comes with a card describing t...

After an apprenticeship with the glassmaker Giannotti Pietro Chiesa opened his own glass workshop in 1921. In the early 1920s he participated in the Monza Biennale, the Venice Bienna...

Elegant and unusual French Mid-Century Modern accordion cigarette box, crafted in France during the 1950s from fine wood and Bakelite. Its ingenious accordion-style opening mechanism...

Art Deco Period, sterling silver table box having a hinged lid and engine-turned design, Chester, England, year-hallmarked for 1936, E.J. Trewitt - maker. Lovely stepped-up border su...

Charming small Italian Mid-Century Florentine hand crafted box. This gilt-wood box can be used to store your favorite pieces of jewelry as well a stand alone piece on a coffee table ...

A rare, curved and large Art Deco storage box, jewelry box, or cigarette dispenser featuring a roll-top lid with a small brass handle, dating from the 1930s. This is an early design ...

An elegant and very decorative pewter sculpture from Ystad-Metall, rectangular base mounted with a cute stylized deer grazing. Perfect as a decorative sculpture or as letter weight.

Large Solid Oak wood sewing box ,on wheels . opened with two hinged doors on the top, while the accordion style (with layered shelves that used external hinges to store more stuff in...

1950s Decorative Brutalist MCM Inlaid Burl Specimen Wood Box by Norman Brumm This small but striking 1950s decorative box by Norman Brumm showcases the artist’s signature Brutalist ...

A truly iconic Art Deco double-lidded cigarette or cigar box with the most fantastic shaped handle to the top. The box is entirely engine-turned and stands on four elegant feet. T...

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 ...

A superbly hand-painted Mughal miniature lacquer box, created in the refined Indo-Persian artistic tradition and signed “Nangua”. This exquisite octagonal decorative box features a f...

A circular wooden box with a gouged pattern lid. Very beautiful patina.

Beautiful brass plated abalone seashell square box with wood lined compartment. Stamped underneath “Taxco Mexico" a region of Mexico known for their unique and one of a kind metal works. The patina adds a grounding element to the glistening and multi color abalone shells. The design of a fish head in brass appears on the lid adding extra artistry to such a unique piece. One long hinge along lid allows it to open and close with ease. Incredible piece to add to your organic modern decor...

We are very pleased to offer this Italian burl wood box, circa 1950s, showcasing a richly dramatic swirling grain throughout. The box features a clean, architectural silhouette with ...

A vintage Chinese decorative box, crafted in wood and finished in lustrous black lacquer, its surface delicately adorned with a gilt bamboo and green leaf motif. The design, executed...

An Italian brown onyx paw foot dresser box, 1960s. 5 ¾ inches wide by 4 ¼ inches deep by 2 ¼ inches tall

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...

“Cannabis” or “The World of Plants” by Line Vautrin, gilded bronze box. “Finely chiseled gilt bronze box, the lid depicting a central plant whose leaves, veins, and roots radiate sym...

For your consideration is this superbly iconic Art Deco walnut box with an iconic round shoulder edges and bakelite handle. This box is a great size, larger than normal, making it a ...

A brass cigarette or cigar box executed entirely of brass and set with an unusual and vivid circular enamel plaque in red and yellow. It was made by an anonymous craftsman/designer i...

Vintage mid-century decorative box clad in warm cognac-toned leather with handsome bronze accents. Features rows of decorative bronze nailheads, rounded bronze feet, and an ornate ce...

Vintage Italian large footed music box in light gold color with top finely hand painted and wood inlaid with foliages floral decor, brass hardware. Small Vintage Italian handcrafted ...

This exceptional vintage Tramp Art wood box on pedestal exemplifies the ingenuity and craftsmanship of the celebrated American folk art tradition. E...

A Swedish black leather and velvet jewelry box with gold embossing, circa mid-20th century, 1950s, Sweden. Box is black leather with gold embossing (outside and inside), with a black...

Spectacular Sailors Valentines micro sea shells treasure box.

Nice Odette Dijeux mid-century decorative box, circa 1950, Belgium. White and brown enameled ceramic. Signed underneath Odette Dijeux . Each piece of this artist is unique and po...

Anglo-Indian Mother of Pearl Inlaid jewelry Box. 1940s Victorian Anglo Indian box in silver, bone and mother of pearl Inlaid. An elegant Anglo Indian bon...

Middle Eastern Mosaic Wooden Inlaid Marquetry Box Game Backgammon and Chess. Middle Eastern Micro Mosaic Wooden Inlaid Marquetry Box. Large vintage Moorish Syrian style micro mosaic ...

Unique four-leather-books-design liquor tantalus with hidden decanters. If you are looking for the most interesting and worldly gift for yourself, a friend or a loved one then this cool antique...

This 1930s Ornate Bronze Box/Casket features religious figures and has a hinged top with hinged latch All sides have a patina which adds depth and beauty Underside is marked "Made in...

Sophisticated square box with hinged lid by WMF for Ikora Collection. Silver-plated Art Deco geometric shape, its interior is lined with cedar planks. A lovely black enamel banded mo...

Grey marble rectangular jewelry box 1960 Italy

Hand-painted and lacquered box. The illustration is maned "Morning in a Pine Forest" and it represents a bear family the mother and three little bears playing in the forest. Fedoskin...

A striking vintage decorative box by Maitland-Smith, showcasing the brand’s signature use of exotic materials and refined craftsmanship. The surface features a bold harlequin pattern...

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

This lovely vintage mid century modern soapstone box is from the 50's. The muted colors of pink, orange tangerine, yellow tan, black and gray make a great presence in any room for je...

Elegant Mid-Century Italian White Alabaster Jewelry Box A very elegant and charming Mid-Century Italian jewelry or trinket box, beautifully handcrafted in polished white alabaster a...

Vintage poker playing cards box in walnut wood and metal case, it holds two packs of cards / designed by Piero Fornasetti, made in Italy in the 1970s Length: 5.5 inches / Width: 4 in...

onyx green marble 1950s jewelry box with Brass foot.