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Style: Dutch Colonial
Early 20th Century Blue Delft Scenes on Toleware Bin Container
Early 20th Century Blue Delft Scenes on Toleware Bin Container

Early 20th Century Blue Delft Scenes on Toleware Bin Container

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Charming and versatile tin metal container featuring a Delft tile scenes with a dog, rabbit and other animals. This piece looks wonderful standing alone or functional holding trinket...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Colonial Boxes

Materials

Metal

18th Century Dutch Brass Oval Etched Snuff Tobacco Trinket Box 5"
18th Century Dutch Brass Oval Etched Snuff Tobacco Trinket Box 5"

18th Century Dutch Brass Oval Etched Snuff Tobacco Trinket Box 5"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Dutch 18th century oval shaped brass tobacco snuff box with hinged lid, engraved with a low relief pattern of two figures flanked by angels.

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18th Century Antique Dutch Colonial Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Dutch Ebony Box With Silver Mounts and Hinges
19th Century Dutch Ebony Box With Silver Mounts and Hinges

19th Century Dutch Ebony Box With Silver Mounts and Hinges

Located in Stamford, CT

Dutch Colonial ebony box with silver mounts, large silver hinges and the original steel lock and key. This rare box was likely made in the Dutch East India possession of Sri Lanka, o...

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Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Antique Dutch Colonial Boxes

Materials

Silver, Steel

17th century colonial Sinhalese ebony two-door cabinet with silver mounts
17th century colonial Sinhalese ebony two-door cabinet with silver mounts

17th century colonial Sinhalese ebony two-door cabinet with silver mounts

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A splendid Dutch-colonial Sinhalese ebony two-door cabinet with silver mounts Sri Lanka, Kandy, 2nd half 17th century, the mounts later The cabinet with a central drawer with hidde...

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17th Century Sri Lankan Antique Dutch Colonial Boxes

Materials

Silver

Dutch Colonial Rosewood And Bone Table Chest
Dutch Colonial Rosewood And Bone Table Chest

Dutch Colonial Rosewood And Bone Table Chest

Located in Essex, MA

The case with geometric pattern design. Two drawers with etched bone panels and carved drawer moldings. Bun feet. With key.

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Late 18th Century Antique Dutch Colonial Boxes

Materials

Bone, Rosewood

Dutch Colonial Miniature Cupboard in Coromandel Wood, Ceylon

Dutch Colonial Miniature Cupboard in Coromandel Wood, Ceylon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A fine Coromandel wood miniature cupboard Sri Lanka, 18th century Measures: H 89.5 x W 60.5 x D 28.8 cm This entire four-door miniature cupboa...

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18th Century Sri Lankan Antique Dutch Colonial Boxes

Materials

Macassar

Dutch-Colonial Satin and Rosewood, Ebony and Teak Collectors’ Table-Cabinet
Dutch-Colonial Satin and Rosewood, Ebony and Teak Collectors’ Table-Cabinet

Dutch-Colonial Satin and Rosewood, Ebony and Teak Collectors’ Table-Cabinet

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A charming satin and rosewood, ebony and teak collectors’ table-cabinet Sri Lanka, second half of the 18th century Measures: H. 86.5 x W. 62.5 x D. 34.7 cm In the top of the shaped cornice, there is a carving of a butterfly or moth. Under the cornice two panelled doors with scorched chequered motif, and under the doors one long drawer. When the doors are locked, so is the drawer. Behind the two doors, there are eight drawers, suitable to store small collectors’ items, such as a coin collection, or mineral specimens, small shells, collections of animal teeth, etc. The 17th and 18th centuries saw a wide-spread interest in exotic cultures and collecting of botanical, zoological and geological specimens...

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18th Century Sri Lankan Antique Dutch Colonial Boxes

Materials

Ebony, Teak, Satinwood

Ebony Veneered Captain's Chest or Strong Box 'Coffre Fort', 17th Century
Ebony Veneered Captain's Chest or Strong Box 'Coffre Fort', 17th Century

Ebony Veneered Captain's Chest or Strong Box 'Coffre Fort', 17th Century

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A strongbox was a type of travelling chest and these types of boxes were more common in England than anywhere else where they were fabricated between 1660 and 1720. The earliest proo...

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Late 17th Century Dutch Antique Dutch Colonial Boxes

Materials

Brass

Striking Antique Dutch Colonial Silver-Mounted on Top Hardwood Box, circa 1880
Striking Antique Dutch Colonial Silver-Mounted on Top Hardwood Box, circa 1880

Striking Antique Dutch Colonial Silver-Mounted on Top Hardwood Box, circa 1880

Located in Lisse, NL

If you are looking for a truly beautiful box for yourself or maybe as a gift for that special someone in your life then this rare and all handcrafted gem could be perfect. An excep...

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Late 19th Century European Antique Dutch Colonial Boxes

Materials

Silver Leaf

Ebony Cabinet
Ebony Cabinet

Ebony Cabinet

Located in Camarate, PT

A ebony two door cabinet decorated with a profuse pattern of stylized vegetation in low relief. The interior reveals an arrangement of six drawers. The fittings comprise two side han...

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Late 17th Century Sri Lankan Antique Dutch Colonial Boxes

Materials

Ebony

Late 18th Century Dutch Colonial Oak Decorative Box
Late 18th Century Dutch Colonial Oak Decorative Box

Late 18th Century Dutch Colonial Oak Decorative Box

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and rare Late 18th Century Dutch Colonial decorative box. Striking Dutch design from the 1790s. Made out of Slavonian solid oak with original patinated iron handles and l...

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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Dutch Colonial Boxes

Materials

Iron

Two snuff boxes, Dutch, Late 18th Early 19th Century
Two snuff boxes, Dutch, Late 18th Early 19th Century

Two snuff boxes, Dutch, Late 18th Early 19th Century

Located in Toronto, CA

Two wonderful antique, figural snuff boxes in the form of heeled boots. Dutch, most probably from the late 18th century or early 19th century. The f...

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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Dutch Colonial Boxes

Materials

Wood, Antler

Colonial box in ebony wood
Colonial box in ebony wood

Colonial box in ebony wood

Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL

A Dutch colonial box from Batavia in the former Dutch East Indies. Hand-carved with floral motives in ebony, used for jewelry or letters, ca. 1800. Origi...

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1790s Indonesian Antique Dutch Colonial Boxes

Materials

Ebony

18th-century Dutch-colonial Peranakan mother-of-pearl casket with silver mounts
18th-century Dutch-colonial Peranakan mother-of-pearl casket with silver mounts

18th-century Dutch-colonial Peranakan mother-of-pearl casket with silver mounts

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An Indonesian Peranakan mother-of-pearl inlaid mastic sirih casket with silver mounts Jakarta (Batavia), circa 1720-1730, the silver hinges marked for Batavia, maker’s mark HS or SH...

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Mid-18th Century Indonesian Antique Dutch Colonial Boxes

Materials

Silver

Majestic Spinning Wheel Made of Ebony Wood
Majestic Spinning Wheel Made of Ebony Wood

Majestic Spinning Wheel Made of Ebony Wood

Located in Doornspijk, NL

Not only Sleeping Beauty's hair has the color of ebony wood, so do a number of details of this antique spinning wheel. The well shaped lances and bu...

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18th Century Dutch Antique Dutch Colonial Boxes

Materials

Bone, Ebony

A superb Dutch-colonial Indonesian silver filigree sirih box
A superb Dutch-colonial Indonesian silver filigree sirih box

A superb Dutch-colonial Indonesian silver filigree sirih box

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Probably Sumatra, Padang, 18th century H. 8.4 x W. 22.5 x D. 15.3 cm Weight 1700 grams Due to the form of this box, together with the date, the most likely place of production of t...

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18th Century Indonesian Antique Dutch Colonial Boxes

Materials

Silver

Fine Dutch Colonial Indonesian Casket with Silver Mounts, circa 1706
Fine Dutch Colonial Indonesian Casket with Silver Mounts, circa 1706

Fine Dutch Colonial Indonesian Casket with Silver Mounts, circa 1706

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A fine Indonesian Ambonya burl, ebony and teak casket with silver mounts Jakarta (Batavia), circa 1706 (year letter W (1705-1710), marked DV, probably Dirck Vooght The outer ri...

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Early 18th Century Indonesian Antique Dutch Colonial Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Lidded Box with Countersunk Coins
Vintage Lidded Box with Countersunk Coins

Vintage Lidded Box with Countersunk Coins

Located in Dallas, TX

From Holland, a lidded box with Dutch currency welded into the lid.

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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Dutch Colonial Boxes

Materials

Wood

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Antique Indian Mughal Wood Dowry Chest with Carved Patterns, 19th Century
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Located in Yonkers, NY

A 19th century Mughal dowry chest with carved patterns from India. This chest wooden chest with a slanted top strengthened by metal hardware reinforcements. The front displays lightly carved geometrical friezes. A large carved geometrical medallion adorns the triangular lid. The chest rests on four conical legs. This chest opens thanks to an door on the centre of its top. This unusual item was used as a dowry chest in India. This 19th century, Indian Mughal wood dowry chest...

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Located in Yonkers, NY

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19th Century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver Mounted 2 Compartmented Box
19th Century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver Mounted 2 Compartmented Box

19th Century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver Mounted 2 Compartmented Box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th-century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver-Mounted 2-Compartmented Box, European, possibly Dutch. Unmarked A unique and whimsical 19th-century continental tortoise shell silver-...

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Miniature Rosewood Wellington Chest
Miniature Rosewood Wellington Chest

Miniature Rosewood Wellington Chest

$2,031Sale Price|20% Off

H 22.05 in W 17.33 in D 13 in

Miniature Rosewood Wellington Chest

Located in Folkestone, GB

A charming early 19th century rosewood five drawer miniature Wellington chest with a stepped rectangular top above five graduated drawers wh...

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Early 19th Century European Antique Dutch Colonial Boxes

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Rosewood

Early 18th Century Dutch Chest 'Box '
Early 18th Century Dutch Chest 'Box '

Early 18th Century Dutch Chest 'Box '

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H 7.88 in W 11.42 in D 7.09 in

Early 18th Century Dutch Chest 'Box '

Located in Madrid, ES

Dutch chest in fruit wood and carved bone applications, 18th Century Dutch school. Measurements: 20 X 29 X 18cm Very good condition.

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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Dutch Colonial Boxes

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century French Wood Box
Early 20th Century French Wood Box

Early 20th Century French Wood Box

$350

H 16.25 in W 16 in D 16.25 in

Early 20th Century French Wood Box

Located in Burton, TX

Found in the South of France, this wooden box was handmade in France in the early 20th Century. The piece presents nailhead trim around the edges, a brass handle on the top and a met...

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Early 20th Century French Dutch Colonial Boxes

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Indian 19th Century Black Box with Iron Nailheads, Braces and Rustic Patina
Indian 19th Century Black Box with Iron Nailheads, Braces and Rustic Patina

Indian 19th Century Black Box with Iron Nailheads, Braces and Rustic Patina

Located in Yonkers, NY

An Indian antique black box from the 19th century with iron nailheads and braces, carved wooden base and rustic patina. Created in India during the 19th century, this box features a linear silhouette perfectly complimented by a black patina accented with iron nailheads. The lid opens fully to reveal a reddish brown lacquered interior with nicely weathered appearance. Raised on a carved wooden base with iron details, this antique Indian box...

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Iron

19th Century French Bronze Mounted Box
19th Century French Bronze Mounted Box

19th Century French Bronze Mounted Box

$1,850

H 4 in W 9.75 in D 3.75 in

19th Century French Bronze Mounted Box

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Walnut veneered. Footed. Silk-lined. Key is included.

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19th Century French Antique Dutch Colonial Boxes

Materials

Bronze

English 18th Century Gold-Mounted Agate Snuff-Box
English 18th Century Gold-Mounted Agate Snuff-Box

English 18th Century Gold-Mounted Agate Snuff-Box

$5,503

H 1.19 in W 1.78 in D 1.78 in

English 18th Century Gold-Mounted Agate Snuff-Box

Located in Paris, FR

Agate box or snuff-box in of circular form with gently bombé sides, the gold mounted lid is chased with scrollwork. Probably Georges II period. Unmarked gold...

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1750s English Antique Dutch Colonial Boxes

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Pair Of Vintage Display Storage Jars, Portuguese, Ceramic, Bonbon, Macarons Dish
Pair Of Vintage Display Storage Jars, Portuguese, Ceramic, Bonbon, Macarons Dish

Pair Of Vintage Display Storage Jars, Portuguese, Ceramic, Bonbon, Macarons Dish

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of vintage display storage jars. A Portuguese, ceramic Delft revival lidded bonbon or macarons dish, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. Fascinating revival ...

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1980s Portuguese Vintage Dutch Colonial Boxes

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Ceramic

1900s Dutch Colonial Style Copper Silver Plated American Box by Barbour & co.
1900s Dutch Colonial Style Copper Silver Plated American Box by Barbour & co.

1900s Dutch Colonial Style Copper Silver Plated American Box by Barbour & co.

By Barbour Silver Co.

Located in Catania, Sicilia

This 1900s Dutch Colonial Style Copper Silver Plated American Box by Barbour & Co. is a fascinating example of decorative art from the early 20th century. Made primarily of copper, w...

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Early 20th Century American Dutch Colonial Boxes

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Silver Plate

A Large and impressive 19th Century Dutch Mahogany Turned Circular Box
A Large and impressive 19th Century Dutch Mahogany Turned Circular Box

A Large and impressive 19th Century Dutch Mahogany Turned Circular Box

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A good and impressively sized mid 19th Century finely turned Mahogany tobacco box with intricately turned lid. This most decorative and unusual piece is raised on three bun feet tur...

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19th Century Antique Dutch Colonial Boxes

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Mahogany

Antique Hand-Crafted Decorative Box with Distinctive Bone Inlay Pattern
Antique Hand-Crafted Decorative Box with Distinctive Bone Inlay Pattern

Antique Hand-Crafted Decorative Box with Distinctive Bone Inlay Pattern

Located in Leesburg, VA

Antique Hand-Crafted Decorative Box with Distinctive Bone Inlay Pattern and Nailed Brass Trim Anonymous India; early-to-mid 20th century Wood, bone and brass Approximate size: 12.2...

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Early 20th Century Indian Dutch Colonial Boxes

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Small and elaborate Hand-Made Vintage Indian Decorative Trinket Box
Small and elaborate Hand-Made Vintage Indian Decorative Trinket Box

Small and elaborate Hand-Made Vintage Indian Decorative Trinket Box

Located in Leesburg, VA

Small and elaborate Hand-Made Vintage Indian Decorative Trinket Box Anonymous Probably Eastern India; ca. 1900 Wood, white metal and brass Approximate size: 4.8 x 4.4 x 3.4 in. This early 20th century trinket box is rich in distinctive decorative motifs and may subtly feature Dutch influences of the previous century. The openwork white metal appliques add remarkable character to this small and primitive work. The hinges and clasp are probably a later addition. Condition commensurate with age. The latch and hinges...

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Early 1900s Indian Antique Dutch Colonial Boxes

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Metal, Copper

18th Century Antique Dutch Etched Oval Brass Tinder Tobacco Snuff Box
18th Century Antique Dutch Etched Oval Brass Tinder Tobacco Snuff Box

18th Century Antique Dutch Etched Oval Brass Tinder Tobacco Snuff Box

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique late 18th century oval brass Dutch tinder / snuff / pill box, etched with phrases and a landscape of two figures plowing a field. Voor ene goede vrind / for a good friend \[...

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18th Century Antique Dutch Colonial Boxes

Materials

Brass

1900s Engraved Yellow Glass and Sterling Silver Tea Caddie
1900s Engraved Yellow Glass and Sterling Silver Tea Caddie

1900s Engraved Yellow Glass and Sterling Silver Tea Caddie

Located in Catania, Sicilia

a tea box in finely engraved glass and silver probably made in the Baltic countries in the early 1900s, the workmanship is inspired by Biedermeier glass. It's an high quality tea cad...

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Early 20th Century Baltic Dutch Colonial Boxes

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Late 17th Century Beautifully Inlaid Dutch Valuables Chest
Late 17th Century Beautifully Inlaid Dutch Valuables Chest

Late 17th Century Beautifully Inlaid Dutch Valuables Chest

Located in Milford, NH

A fine wooden valuables chest with decorative corner braces, a central foliate inlaid door, opening to three fitted drawers with leather pulls, flanked...

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Fine Kingwood Veneered Captain's Chest or Strong Box 'Coffre Fort', 17th Century
Fine Kingwood Veneered Captain's Chest or Strong Box 'Coffre Fort', 17th Century

Fine Kingwood Veneered Captain's Chest or Strong Box 'Coffre Fort', 17th Century

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A Louis Quatorze strongbox with a beautiful veneer of Kingwood. This strongbox contains several secret compartments to hide the most important notes. A strongbox was a type of tra...

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Late 17th Century Dutch Antique Dutch Colonial Boxes

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Brass

Rectangular Bronze Casket, French, 19th Century
Rectangular Bronze Casket, French, 19th Century

Rectangular Bronze Casket, French, 19th Century

By David Teniers

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

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Old Dutch Tin for Tea, circa 1900

Old Dutch Tin for Tea, circa 1900

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H 16.93 in Dm 9.06 in L 16.93 in

Old Dutch Tin for Tea, circa 1900

Located in Hamburg, DE

This tea caddy was produced in the Netherlands at the turn of the 20th century. It is metal and has a golden number "6". It is in fair vintage condition with signs of wear consistent...

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1880s Dutch Antique Dutch Colonial Boxes

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Metal

Dutch Colonial boxes for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Dutch Colonial boxes for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, 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, asian art and furniture, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Dutch Colonial boxes made in a specific country, there are Asia, South Asia, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original boxes, popular names associated with this style include and E.G. Webster & Sons. 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 $235 and tops out at $55,000 while the average work can sell for $2,052.