Painted Boxes

A Mid 19th Century Staffordshire Pottery Cottage Money Box, Circa 1840 This delightful mid 19th century Staffordshire pottery money box is made in the form of an English country est...

This exceptional 19th-century Scandinavian document box serves as an authentic example of regional folk art, highly characteristic of traditional Norwegian Rosemaling traditions. Con...

Pair of small painted ceramic egg boxes raised on tripod legs. France, circa 2000.

This important German porcelain box exhibits delightful artistry and craftsmanship. Its hand-painted wild game scene celebrates the natural world,...

A fine Louis XVI style gilt-bronze and sèvres style porcelain mounted jewellery box. Of rectangular for this charming jewellery box has a hinged lockable lid above silvered column...

The case decorated overall in crackle-glaze white lacquer and fitted with a patinated metal carrying handle over three tiers of small drawers. The first two tiers are comprised of a ...

This is a Chinese Export porcelain Lidded Box, hand painted with a figural decoration, made in China, circa 1920 The box is well potted in an oval shape, the lid having a domed top...

French Style Enameled Holly Motif Frosted Iridescent Box, Style of Daum Nancy, France, circa early 20th century A stunning French style Enameled Holly Motif Frosted Iridescent Box, ...

A stunning antique Bohemian enameled art glass hinged lid jewelry casket - table box by renowned luxury glass maker Moser. Exquisitely hand-made in Bohemia (present day Czech Republic) in the late 19th century, artistic Art Nouveau period opulence, featuring very fine quality hand-blown polished...

19th century pine box from England with gorgeous hand-painted decoration by Guntram Velke. Guntram Velke is a well known folk artist in Mitenburg, Bayern in Germany. The box is m...

Romantic Porcelain Trinket Box with Garden Scene, France, Mid-20th Century A charming hand-painted porcelain trinket box, likely French, dating to the mid-20th century. Measuring 10 ...

A French decorative box made of solid wood, dating from the 1950s, adorned with carved and painted panels depicting traditional figures (female and male portraits in regional costume...

Rectangular wooden box with a hinged lid and a metal front latch. The design features stylized birds in shades of green and orange against a black background, framed by ochre-colored...

A fine quality late 19th century gilded ormolu and Sevres style porcelain mounted casket, the hinged lid opening to a silk lined interior (needing repair) and raised on ormolu melon ...

Large Japanese Maki-E Lacquer Box With Creepy Woodsorrel Mon or Kamon. Circa 1920s, black exterior ground various mixed color mon of the Tokugawa Shogunate, silvered metal rim on the...

Rare small lidded trinket box with church-shaped handle on the lid is hand painted in two tone blue on white porcelain background. Floral decor on the body of the box and on the lid,...

19th C. French Limoges Enamel Dresser Box with Rococo Pastoral Scenes An elegant late 19th-century French enamel dresser or trinket box, richly decorated with hand-painted Rococo-i...

This exceptional vintage Russian lacquer keepsake jewelry/trinket box dates to the late Soviet era (circa 1970–1980). It features a wonderfully vibrant, stylized depiction of a trad...

Vertical cigarette case in 925/1000 sterling silver with fire-enameled red stripes and hand-engraved finishing. In a modern contemporary style. Measurements cm. 6 x 2.3 cm high. 11. ...

French vintage ceramic round candy box hand painted in lovely vivid colours with floral decoration. No restorations and very good condition signed on the bottom. France, circa 1950.

19th Century English Chinoiserie Toleware Grocer's Tea Canister A fine and well-proportioned grand-scale English grocer's toleware tea canister, dating to the mid-19th century. Desi...

Antique 19th Jewellery Antique 19th Jewellery Hand Painted pink Porcelain Box with flowers aprox 1880 Perfect gift for decoration or keeping perso...

An original black painted portable desk from the end of the 18th century. With owner initials, the desk has a French hand-written address on the inside. ...

A spectacular and fine, painted and stenciled, pine documentbox. The original blue paint having turned a dark green over time with the varnished finish, typical of Boston pieces. Yo...

A charming antique French faience Henriot Quimper hand painted rectangular lidded trinket box, circa 1930. Maker's mark on underside of lid and on base. The lid of this box features ...

This is a very decorative Chines porcelain Lidded Box, all hand decorated in the Famille Rose colours and made during the Qianlong period of the 18th Century, Circa 1760 The box ha...

Ovalized evening bag in 925/1000 sterling silver with stylised floral motif designs enamelled in Art Deco style. Taken from an original drawing by Louis Cartier from the early 1900s ...

American, 20th century. Pair of ornamental black plant or urn stands in the style of Maison Jansen. These unmarked stands feature square, tapering bodies with brass lion's head and r...

Late 19th to early 20th century sedan chair miniature table top display cabinet Charming custom made and hand painted miniature table top ...

Art Deco Perfection: 1939 Enamel Travel Suitcase Makeup Compact Case, MUST SEE! An extraordinary embodiment of Jazz Age glamour, bon vivant luxury, and Art Deco wanderlust, this rare 1939 enamel travel suitcase makeup compact represents the pinnacle of 1930s design imagination. Objects of this caliber, playful yet exquisitely executed, are the very heart of serious Art Deco collecting, and it truly does not get better than this. Expertly hand-painted enamel, the compact is modeled as a miniature leather travel suitcase, complete with gold-tone corner protectors, buckled straps, and a sculptural handle that doubles as the opening mechanism. Tipping the handle gently releases the case, revealing a mirror-lined interior and a fully intact, original cosmetic arrangement: a compartment of nude-toned face powder (still present and loose), a smaller compartment of vivid rose blush with its original factory paper liner, and a petite puff, appearing barely used, if at all. The exterior is nothing short of breathtaking. The “leather” surface is entirely hand-painted, featuring linear horizontal brushstrokes on either side and a bold central squiggle motif, evoking the texture of fine luggage from the era. Encircling the case are brilliantly graphic Art Deco travel decals: Paris, London, New York, Roma, Monte Carlo, the Queen Mary, Havanna Club, and, most notably, the legendary French Art Deco ocean liner Normandie, each rendered in vivid color and crisp geometry. These travel motifs “dance” around a central engraved cartouche reading “Topaz Club ’39”, a tantalizing and deeply evocative personalization. During the 1930s, international travel became the ultimate symbol of sophistication and freedom, fueled by luxury steamships, glamorous hotels, elite clubs, and the rise of the cosmopolitan traveler. Suitcases plastered with travel labels became icons of worldliness, instantly signaling status, adventure, and taste. Art Deco embraced this imagery wholeheartedly, using bold typography, streamlined vessels, and exotic destinations to express modern life at its most glamorous. Novelty luxury pieces like this compact translated that ideal into intimate objects, portable symbols of privilege and pleasure. Comparable in spirit to the finest Cartier vanity cases...

Charming vintage ceramic box from Vallauris, adorned with a hand-painted design of colorful, abstract motifs. The white surface is enlivened by free touches of green, blue, pink, and...

Neoclassical Limoges porcelain handcrafted and hand painted gold trimmed footed trinket/jewelry box or candy dish. Bears the Limoges makers mark. Glazed. Measures: 4 1/2" diameter...

The white painted ceramic box with lid 22:15 of the 'Meridiane' collection can be the container where you find a candy to relax after dinner, as well as the storage in which to put the jewelry on the night table before going to bed. This object is hand made in refined white ceramic and finished with precious 24k gold based paint. It is a decorative piece that can be placed in any room of the house and give it a touch of uniqueness. The box is inspired by Casa Malaparte...

Sasak Dowry Box, Lombok Indonesia, Cowrie & Painted Palm 1950’s Handwoven and richly adorned, this 1950’s Sasak dowry box from Lombok, Indonesia, captures the ceremonial artistry of...

Intriguing antique Anglo Indian lidded box handcrafted in porcupine quills and ebony in a hexagon form decorated with bone dots. The interior is lined with felt and features a painte...

The box does not lock; it is decorative. Charming French wooden box dating from the 1960s, featuring a delicate hand-painted floral decoration on its lid. Crafted from warm-toned wood, this rectangular box is adorned with colorful flowers in shades of blue, yellow, and green. Its natural wood grain and small keyhole add to its vintage character. Both decorative and practical, this elegant box is ideal for storing jewelry, letters, or small personal treasures. Style : French Vintage / Mid-Century / Rustic / Traditional Key Features : - France, 1960s - Natural wood construction - Hand-painted floral decoration - Warm honey-brown finish - Rectangular shape - Small front keyhole - Visible wood grain - Decorative storage box Keywords : French wooden box, 1960s wooden box, vintage floral box, hand painted wooden box, French vintage decor, floral jewelry box...

A 1960s hand painted papier mâché box with a domed top from Kashmir India. The box is orange and gold hand painted papier mâché with a white interior the bottom is black.  

A 19th Century Meissen Porcelain Ormolu Mounted Hinged Box with Watteau Scene Cartouche and the Interior Decorated with Floral Designs. The box features an ormolu-mounted structure w...

Very pretty, Limoges porcelain miniature hat shaped trinket box is handmade and hand painted in France and features vining floral motif with rich 24-karat gold accents. Box features ...

The front of the case exhibiting an exquisite hand painted panel depicting sprays of irises in shades of lavender, royal blue & green, set against a radiant white enamelled machi...

Danish Vintage Artists Paint Box and Pallet, Early 20th Century Well loved Danish artists traveling wooden box with everything needed to paint on location. This charming box, acqui...

19th century Swedish pine log box circa 1870. Fine example of Swedish rustic furniture that was made with available timbers and still functioning after all this time. Made by secur...

This exquisite jewelry box combines refined metalwork, delicate guilloché enamel, and an elegant glass interior container, offering both beauty and practicality. The lid is its most ...

Furstenberg Germany vintage flower round gold leaf trinket plate Perfect gift for your special someone. Dimensions: Diameter 10 cm (3.93 inches) A s...

Large Vintage Florentine Giltwood Box Chest, Ornate Gold Storage Document Box, Hand Painted Jacob van Ruisdael Dutch Landscape Painting. The box measures an impressive 17” x 17”, an...

Vintage porcelain dresser or jewelry box features square form with sculptural lid, inspired by antique Biedermeier style boxes, with dark green floral decor with black outline and go...

An exquisite Chinese Hand Carved Peking Glass Snuff Bottle. Hand painted on the reverse with a dragon chasing the pearl design. This beautiful Chinese snuff bottle is hand made of th...

A rare hinged mid century Scandinavian folk art jewelry or trinket box with hand painted psychedelic Lucky Owls design, made in Sweden c. 1960. This box is a rare survivor and, bein...

Seltmann Weiden Porcelain Bonbonnière, Cobalt & Gold, Octagonal, Excellent Condition A refined Seltmann Weiden porcelain bonbonnière, crafted in an elegant octagonal form and fin...

The front of the box is inscribed with Hebrew and German: "Rabbi Meir Baal Ha' Ness charity collecting funds for Shomrei Ha' Chomot Kolel" and decorated with two images; Hatam Sofer ...

A charming wall-mounted salt box dating from the 1970s, combining a white ceramic container decorated with delicate floral motifs and a lid with a wooden wall bracket. The word "SEL"...

Painted porcelain tobacco box signed Edouard-Marcel Sandoz for Theodore Haviland Limoges. Art Deco period, France, circa 1920.

The white ground floral decorated snuff box with openings at both ends, one opening revealing painted initials D.V. for Duc de Villroy.

Vintage Limoges France Mini Plate with Bird Scene Type Mini Plate Brand Limoges Material Porcelain Subject Bird Finish Painted Shape Round Diameter 10,5 cm/ 4,13 inches I Limoges P...

Square handbag powder compact with 2 rounded sides, in 925/1000 sterling silver with black and red fire enamel stripes. Spring-loaded opening. Ground mirror and mesh inside. Dimensio...

Imperial Russian Lacquered Papier-Mâché Troika Box by the Lukutin Factory, Moscow, circa 1880–1910 This finely executed Imperial Russian lacquered papier-mâché box was produced by t...

One of a kind magical hand painted and finished box by Princeton artist, Karen Guarriello, who learned the mastery of this art form at the Isabel O’Neil Studio for the Painted Finish in New York City. This ivory and black decorative box...

Beautiful condition and highly attractive mid 20th century French Napolean III style burlwood and hand painted humidor for cigars or possibly tea leaves. Shaped in a square with a ro...

Exceptional casket with beautiful landscape miniature, briar-tuia wood - miniature fixe on silk, A very rare objet : for collectors. I keep it leaning on a chest of drrawers and ...

Vintage ceramic lidded box with striking spotted aqua and mint green glaze on white base and angled lid with sculptural squirrel like figure sitting on top. Great vintage condition ...