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Style: American Classical
Handpainted Rose Signed Wood Treasure Box MacKenzie Childs or Art Deco Style
Handpainted Rose Signed Wood Treasure Box MacKenzie Childs or Art Deco Style

Handpainted Rose Signed Wood Treasure Box MacKenzie Childs or Art Deco Style

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Beautiful Handpainted and signed Anna Davis Art deco style wooden box with a large rose on top, golden inside, lucite handle and gold ball feet.

Category

1950s American Vintage American Classical Boxes

Materials

Lucite, Wood

Spec Sea Shell Sailors Valentines Treasure Box
Spec Sea Shell Sailors Valentines Treasure Box

Spec Sea Shell Sailors Valentines Treasure Box

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Spectacular Sailors Valentines micro sea shells treasure box.

Category

1960s American Vintage American Classical Boxes

Materials

Shell

19th-Century English Artist's Watercolour Mahogany Box R. Ackermann
19th-Century English Artist's Watercolour Mahogany Box R. Ackermann

19th-Century English Artist's Watercolour Mahogany Box R. Ackermann

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a 19th-century English artist's watercolour box, likely made of mahogany, featuring the manufacturer's label "R. ACKERMANN" on the interior lid. The box is b...

Category

19th Century British Antique American Classical Boxes

Materials

Brass

Fabulous Sailors Valentines Sea Shell Treasure Box
Fabulous Sailors Valentines Sea Shell Treasure Box

Fabulous Sailors Valentines Sea Shell Treasure Box

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Unique fabulous Sailors Valentines micro sea shells treasure box with central flower.

Category

1960s American Vintage American Classical Boxes

Materials

Shell

Box in Burled Wood and Brass Brown Color France 19th Century
Box in Burled Wood and Brass Brown Color France 19th Century

Box in Burled Wood and Brass Brown Color France 19th Century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

This box is in burl wood. It has been made in France in the 1870s. The color is brown, and it is in an good condition. Brown color.

Category

19th Century French Antique American Classical Boxes

Materials

Silk, Wood

Jay Strongwater attr Bronze Enameled Swarovski Sea Horse Sculptured Box
Jay Strongwater attr Bronze Enameled Swarovski Sea Horse Sculptured Box

Jay Strongwater attr Bronze Enameled Swarovski Sea Horse Sculptured Box

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Charming sea horse sculpted bronze figurine that opens as a box, polychrome enamel with Swarovski crystals.

Category

1960s American Vintage American Classical Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

6 West Germany Easter Eggs Paper Mache
6 West Germany Easter Eggs Paper Mache

6 West Germany Easter Eggs Paper Mache

$248Sale Price / set|20% Off

6 West Germany Easter Eggs Paper Mache

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Set of 6 nesting West Germany Easter eggs paper mache. Collectible

Category

1950s German Vintage American Classical Boxes

Materials

Paper

Super Cute Small Sea Shell Encrusted Jewelry Box
Super Cute Small Sea Shell Encrusted Jewelry Box

Super Cute Small Sea Shell Encrusted Jewelry Box

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Super cute one of a kind sea Shell encrusted jewelry box.

Category

1970s American Vintage American Classical Boxes

Materials

Shell

19th c. Primitive Folk Art Paint Decorated Wood Candle Box With Smoke Pattern
19th c. Primitive Folk Art Paint Decorated Wood Candle Box With Smoke Pattern

19th c. Primitive Folk Art Paint Decorated Wood Candle Box With Smoke Pattern

Located in Litchfield, CT

Antique 19th century American folk art paint decorated wood candle box with smoke pattern design. With sliding lid. Useful for storage of small items. Measures 11 1/4" x 5 3/4" x 6 3...

Category

19th Century American Antique American Classical Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paint

Md 20 th c Tin Sewing Box with Accessories
Md 20 th c Tin Sewing Box with Accessories

Md 20 th c Tin Sewing Box with Accessories

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Mid century modern vintage tin sewing box with hinges and handles., plus 1950-1956 embroidery supplies.

Category

1950s American Vintage American Classical Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique Vintage Wooden Side Table, Carved Details, 19th Century
Antique Vintage Wooden Side Table, Carved Details, 19th Century

Antique Vintage Wooden Side Table, Carved Details, 19th Century

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Gorgeous tortoiseshell print oval paper box with sea shell border decoration and central floral rosette.

Category

1950s American Vintage American Classical Boxes

Materials

Shell, Paper

Pair of 1920s Antique Leather Suitcases, American Classical Style
Pair of 1920s Antique Leather Suitcases, American Classical Style

Pair of 1920s Antique Leather Suitcases, American Classical Style

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Pair of antique leather suitcases in great condition- probably they were used just for storage and nog for travel, - that’s why the handles are missing. Great decorative and storage ...

Category

1920s American Vintage American Classical Boxes

Materials

Leather

Antique Sailors Valentines Mediterranean Sea Shell Box
Antique Sailors Valentines Mediterranean Sea Shell Box

Antique Sailors Valentines Mediterranean Sea Shell Box

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Antique Mediterranean Sailors Valentines small sea shell encrusted box with a view of Mediterranean coast.

Category

1950s Italian Vintage American Classical Boxes

Materials

Shell

Antique Sea Shell Decorative Coffin Box with Lid
Antique Sea Shell Decorative Coffin Box with Lid

Antique Sea Shell Decorative Coffin Box with Lid

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A beautiful coffin shape trinket box encrusted with shells. This box would be stunning on a dressing table, side table, or coffee table. Its hinged lid opens to fit miscellaneous ite...

Category

20th Century American American Classical Boxes

Materials

Shell

Antique Sailors Valentines Shell Match Box, American, 1940
Antique Sailors Valentines Shell Match Box, American, 1940

Antique Sailors Valentines Shell Match Box, American, 1940

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Antique Sailors Valentines sea Shell box with department for matches. Unusual design, collectible piece.

Category

1940s German Vintage American Classical Boxes

Materials

Shell

Iron Strong Box Treasure Chest
Iron Strong Box Treasure Chest

Iron Strong Box Treasure Chest

$2,800Sale Price|37% Off

Iron Strong Box Treasure Chest

Located in Ferndale, MI

Iron strong box treasure chest, nicely crafted case and mechanism. Original key included . Possibly stage coach item .

Category

19th Century American Antique American Classical Boxes

Materials

Steel, Wrought Iron, Iron

Easter West Germany Papier Mache Eggs
Easter West Germany Papier Mache Eggs

Easter West Germany Papier Mache Eggs

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Vintage West Germany papier mache Easter eggs . Collectible

Category

1950s German Vintage American Classical Boxes

Materials

Paper

Antique George V Anglo Indian Mahogany Fishing Tackle -Bait-Writing Box 1920s
Antique George V Anglo Indian Mahogany Fishing Tackle -Bait-Writing Box 1920s

Antique George V Anglo Indian Mahogany Fishing Tackle -Bait-Writing Box 1920s

By Ralph Lauren

Located in San Diego, CA

Elevate your collection with this exquisite Antique George V Anglo-Indian Mahogany Fishing Tackle / Bait / Writing Box, dating to circa 1920. Masterfully crafted from richly grained ...

Category

1920s American Vintage American Classical Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Leather Carrying Case With Strap
Vintage Leather Carrying Case With Strap

Vintage Leather Carrying Case With Strap

By Tori Hermes

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a vintage leather carrying case, often used for items like telescopes, maps, or scrolls. Constructed from durable, rigid leather, frequently brown in color. ...

Category

1960s Vintage American Classical Boxes

Materials

Leather

Box in Burled Wood and Silk Brown Color, France, 19th Century
Box in Burled Wood and Silk Brown Color, France, 19th Century

Box in Burled Wood and Silk Brown Color, France, 19th Century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

This box is in burl wood. It has been made in France in the 1870s. The color is brown, and it is in an good condition. Black silk in the inside. Coat of arms on the top of the lid.

Category

19th Century French Antique American Classical Boxes

Materials

Wood, Silk

American Leather Document Box, Circa 1830s, Samuel Francis Smith
American Leather Document Box, Circa 1830s, Samuel Francis Smith

American Leather Document Box, Circa 1830s, Samuel Francis Smith

Located in Hudson, NY

This historically important, American leather clad document box, was made in Boston in the early nineteenth century. The box belonged to, Samuel Francis Smith (October 21, 1808 – Nov...

Category

1830s American Antique American Classical Boxes

Materials

Leather, Pine, Linen

American Antique Handwoven Straw Box, Tri-Color Design, 1920, USA
American Antique Handwoven Straw Box, Tri-Color Design, 1920, USA

American Antique Handwoven Straw Box, Tri-Color Design, 1920, USA

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Rare American antique handwoven tri color straw box in great condition. Great decorative piece and collectible.

Category

1920s American Vintage American Classical Boxes

Materials

Straw

Antique C.F. Blanke Tea and Coffee Company Exposition Brand Green Tin Coffee Bin
Antique C.F. Blanke Tea and Coffee Company Exposition Brand Green Tin Coffee Bin

Antique C.F. Blanke Tea and Coffee Company Exposition Brand Green Tin Coffee Bin

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique C.F. Blanke Tea and Coffee Company Exposition Brand Green Tin Coffee Bin This antique forest green coffee bin with a slanted lid opening has an exterior reading: "Blankes Ex...

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Boxes

Materials

Metal

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H 13.25 in W 13 in D 9.5 in

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Located in West Palm Beach, FL

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Located in High Point, NC

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19th Century English Regency Mahogany Box With Satinwood Inlay
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$850

H 1.5 in W 8 in D 4.25 in

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Located in Chicago, IL

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H 9.75 in W 14.25 in D 9.75 in

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Located in Chula Vista, CA

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By Maitland Smith

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

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Black Man Ceramic Cigar Jar. Austrian-made, circa 1900

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Located in Chula Vista, CA

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1850' s American Document Box by Atkins A Clark of Boston
1850' s American Document Box by Atkins A Clark of Boston

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Located in New York, NY

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Tall Oak Wood Brown Fireplace Mantle Match Box with Gold Lion Motif Handle
Tall Oak Wood Brown Fireplace Mantle Match Box with Gold Lion Motif Handle

Tall Oak Wood Brown Fireplace Mantle Match Box with Gold Lion Motif Handle

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A tall wooden Oak fireside matchbox with a lid. A fabulous detail to add to a mantle or near a fireplace. This tall brown box features a hinged lid and a golden metal lion head with ...

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American Classical boxes for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique American Classical boxes for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage boxes created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, case pieces and storage cabinets, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used American Classical boxes made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for boxes differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $115 and tops out at $6,500 while the average work can sell for $597.