Chicago Jewelry Boxes

This antique Chinese stacking box dates to the early 20th century and is simply designed of carved pinewood and burgundy lacquer. Placed atop a ta...

A striking early 20th century Austrian box with ebony veneer over birch and with a thin fruitwood inlaid stripe around the lid. A simple brass handle allows the lid to be opened. Per...

This Tuareg leather box is a finely handcrafted storage chest rooted in the rich artistic traditions of the Sahara, particularly those of Mali. Created by a Malian artisan now based ...

This early 20th-century lock box is minimal and elegant, crafted of pine with dovetail corners and a brushed finish of burgundy lacquer. Unlike Chinese tabletop chests used for seals...

This antique Chinese table chest balances rustic charm with refined simplicity. Dated to the early 20th century, the wooden lock box would have been used to store money and valuables...

Paul McCobb for Directional Miniature Cabinet, circa 1955 A finely crafted miniature cabinet designed by Paul McCobb for Directional, circa 1955. Executed in mahogany with brass hard...

Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone Brass Jewelry/Dresser box, 1980’s. Original Measures 9” x 9” 4.5” tall

An Italian jewelry chest in honeyed burlwood, crafted in the 1960s. The rectangular form features three smooth-gliding drawers with turned round pulls and original brass hinges. Curl...

Long ago, this elegant rosewood box was used by a Qing-dynasty lady to store her favorite pieces of jewelry, each drawer filled with jades, pearls, coral necklaces, and hair pins. Th...

Paul McCobb jewelry chest of ten drawers Best to refinish this item. Finish shows wear as does the interiors of the drawers.

This Tuareg leather box is a finely handcrafted storage chest rooted in the rich artistic traditions of the Sahara, particularly those of Mali. Created by a Malian artisan now based ...

Batik clad jewelry box from Karl Springer, circa 1980s. Around this time Karl designed a series of small boxes dressed in various exotic coverings. Always with piano hinges and suede...

This Tuareg leather box presents a refined and understated interpretation of traditional Saharan craftsmanship. Created by a Malian artisan now based in the United States, the work i...

Pair of vintage crackled abalone jewelry boxes. Unmarked. Attributed to Maitland Smith. Possibly Karl Springer. Measures: Larger box dimension: 7 7/8"...

A treasure of a chest, this charming miniature cabinet is named for the narrow, rounded molding that surrounds the frame and resembles noodles. Lacquered rich red, the small cabinet exhibits the same high level of craftsmanship found in larger such cabinets made in the Qing dynasty with exquisitely painted floral decorations and handcrafted hardware. The cabinet opens to a single shelf, making it just the place to stow jewelry...

These late 19th century miniature tapered cabinets would have been kept in a woman's quarters, likely used as a jewelry box or cosmetics case. The carved door fronts are decorated wi...

Vintage Maitland Smith coral or pink jewelry box. Unmarked. In the manner of Karl Springer.