Florida Decorative Boxes

Minimal in its ornamentation, this handmade brass box exemplifies the exacting standards of Hagenauer artisans while encapsulating the timeless elegance in the workshop’s designs — a miniature...

An enameled sliding box designed by Piero Fornasetti (1913-1988). This is a very rare rectangular sliding box created in Milano Italy by Piero Fornasetti. The box is from the mid-century period, crafted in the 1960's in steel and wood. The outer steel is embellished with applications of multicolor enamel depicting a double wheel racing car with a horse . The box is very decorative and in very good preserved condition. These kinds of boxes are highly collectable and desirable among the mid-century and Italian design collectors. Piero Fornasetti He was an Italian artist and designer that born in Milan into a middle-class family, Fornasetti creative pursuits encompassed design, decoration, painting, curating, and printing. His oeuvre, spanning over 13,000 works, displayed a wide range of objects and furniture with a unique emphasis on decorative diversity. Collaborating with figures like Gio Ponti, Fornasetti's atelier became synonymous with bringing art into everyday lives through practical yet artistically adorned objects. Fornasetti's artistic philosophy emphasized the production of series over one-of-a-kind pieces, reflecting his commitment to democratizing art. A central motif in his work was the "variations," notably exemplified in the iconic "Tema e Variazioni" series featuring over 400 renditions of opera singer Lina Cavalieri's face. His creative genius extended across different mediums, from furniture to paintings, demonstrating a coherent stylistic code. Although Fornasetti faced...

Alfred Louis Achille DAGUET (1875 - 1942) was a metalsmith active in Paris during the first part of the 20th century. His metalwork created prior to the outbreak of World War I, note...

A beautifully crafted 19th century Anglo Indian decorative box featuring intricate Sadeli mosaic inlay in a striking series of geometric patterns. The rectangular wood box is richl...

Standout exotic Anglo Indian lidded box handcrafted in mahogany and clad in tortoise shell with applied lacy bone designs inscribed and painted with flowers. The interior has a mirro...

A pivoting box, covered in sliced petrified coral Label below. See photo can to get a sense of scale.   

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Asian gilt brass jewel box with carnelian and turquoise gemstones. Removable lid has carved Asian soapstone medallion on top. Age wear.

Karl Springer snakeskin box with suede interior.

Presenting an exquisite early 19th-century treasure: a Sterling Silver Match Box Holder thoughtfully integrated into an Ashtray Stand by the renowned ...

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Faux bamboo and woven palm box from the 1970s.

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

Visiting card case box in sterling silver designed by Frederick Manson. Beautiful antique presentation visiting card holder, created in the city of Birmingham England at the ateli...

Painted goatskin box Immaculate detail and manufacture.

Mid-Century Chinese black & gold cloisonné 'good luck' circular table box. The tall circular box of exceptional quality, The conforming removable lid enameled with the Chinese character for 'Happiness' A stately piece, its an unusual example in black cloisonné fish...

Beautiful Japanese hand painted porcelain decorative trinket, pill or jewelry box or serving dish of Meiji period. The decoration cons...

This French Counes Derby Marquot Vichy brass-bound wooden bottle-form box, crafted in France circa late 19th to early 20th century, is a beautifully detailed and finely constructed d...

Rare and unusual Anglo Indian lidded lap desk crafted with deer horn fragments on the outside opening to a leather writing surface bordered with tooled bone and opening again to stor...

Impressive antique Moroccan lidded sewing box handcrafted in walnut featuring a bone top with ebony and marquetry inlays on an inlaid box with a remarkably complete interior, retaini...

This enchanting vintage "Shanghai Weave" box is a masterclass in artisanal basketry, featuring a whimsical yet sophisticated design that captures the spirit of global curiosity. Hand...

An early 19th century miniature Italian coffer, or hinged box with curved, or domed lid and short tapered feet. Crafted from solid walnut with fine marq...

Early nineteenth century Chinese chinoiserie black lacquer box with gold decoration. The exterior shows a finely detailed village scene with houses...

Chinoiserie hand painted tole box with hinged top. Pale green background with lovely painted Asian figures. A lovely mid-century Italian piece.

This vintage lacquered clam shell box brings bold color and organic shape to any vignette. Crafted from bamboo with a vibrant oil paint finish, the exterior shows a rich patina in am...

French Modern Stitched leather Rectangular table box France, later 20th century French modern leather table box, reminiscent of Jacques Adnet works. This stately rectangular box ...

Folky silvered metal elephant handcrafted with a charming whimsical form hammered and etched designs that unexpectedly opens as a trinket box.

Woven Faux Cane Domed Box Possibly made by Maitland Smith The surface of the box creates an illusion of a traditional woven straw box

Large 1980's Dunhill style ribbon mahogany humidor / document / art box, with brass hinges. Fully lined with wood interior.

Elegant antique stone trinket box with pietra dura floral inlay and incised sides.

An unusual miniature chest of drawers by Virginia Podufaly, ca' 1970's. She was one of the founders of the Potters' Guild in Annapolis, Maryland in 1972.

Vintage conquistadores treasure box encrusted with a row of shells and an antique map collage.

A 19th century French boite à sel, or salt box, hand-crafted of solid walnut with hinged lid and small dovetailed drawer. Clover leaf detail. Waxed finish. This box was used to store...

19th C. Boulle Inlaid Table Box Miniature Pastoral Landscape, Signed 'Resck' 19th Century or Older This exquisite 19th-century Boulle inlaid table box features a beautifully detail...

A Victorian oval desk box. Beautiful and very attractive desk box, created in London England during the Victorian era (1837-1901), back in the 1...

This substantial vintage mid century modern hinged turtle box is a lovely combination of brass, abalone, and rosewood. It is from Mexico from the 50;s and hallmarked on the back Hech...

19th century French Provincial wooden candle or salt box with slide lid. Slide top has beautifully carved floral motif. Box can be standing or hanging (Has twine hanger on affixed to...

A charming French Turn of the Century Louis XVI st. Opaline Glass and Ormolu urn/box. This elegant lidded urn/box is raised by a octagon shaped Ormolu base with a scalloped bottom de...

Victorian Brass Oversized Pocket Watch-Form Box, England, Circa 1880 A striking and finely crafted Victorian novelty box in the form of an oversized gentleman’s pocket watch, made i...

Vintage Italian genuine hand carved tan and green alabaster box, trinket, made in Italy. Round lidded hinged trinket jewelry box, rich gold and bro...

A rare walnut box by J.Muckey-a craftsman active in the 1970's.

Karl Springer Red Lacquered Box Red Suede Lined Interior

This sophisticated vintage brass and parchment box on a chrome stand is crafted in the distinctive style after Karl Springer, celebrated for his refined use of luxurious materials an...

An early 19th century French Provençal rare armoire-form farinière, or flour box, hand-crafted from walnut. While most traditional farinieres feature a simple vertical box design wit...

Renoir Designs handcrafted Marble, Soapstone, Bamboo over Wood decorative Box, Keepsake or Trinket Hollywood Regency Period made in the Philippines. Interior is lined with black velv...

Huge Japanese red lacquerware gourd motif box, decorated in relief with Japanese gourds suspended from leafy branches and scrolling vines.

This Scandinavian modern round heavy box is a combination of polished stone and brass. It is vintage from the 70's and marked with original labels on the bottom Saulo Made In Norway....

This vintage stone box is a sophisticated example of mid-century decorative design, combining the natural beauty of richly veined stone with the precision of geometric brass inlay. T...

AntiqueTibetan chest, beautifully aged painted leather with original iron hardware. Chest has a spacious wooden interior, offering a large amount of storage. Outside features polychrome painted dragons and Asian...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown white, dark purple / black and gold flecks Italian art glass vanity powder or jewelry box. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950s. Th...

18th Century or Older Italian Renaissance Style Carved Verdigris Marble Table Box  This exquisite 18th-century or older carved Verdigris marble table box epitomizes Italian Renaissa...

Domed Patchwork Bone Trinket Box Probably made by Maitland Smith

This is a very unique burlwood cabinet in the form of a cello with neck and fingerboard. the cabinet contains a bank of four operable drawers, 20th century.

Vintage handmade and hand painted John Richard beige, gold leaf and Brass tessellated Shell Bone decorative jewelry box. Features a lined with black Ultrasuede Fruit Wood Box to stor...

Exuding refined Postmodern elegance, this vintage keepsake box is crafted from seamlessly fitted tessellated cream stone tiles forming a sleek, geometric silhouette. The lift-off lid...

This fabulous modernist small stainless steel box is by the artist Stanley Scwarz and all hand crafted. His life span was 1928-2011. He was a Polish American artist who resided most ...

An early 19th century French fariniere, made of walnut with nicely detailed hand-carved shell and incised urn. Good craftsmanship with dovetailed construction. Waxed patina. From Pro...

A 19th century French fariniere, made of walnut with marquetry inlaid detail and turned feet. Good craftsmanship. Back right foot replaced. From Provence, a boîte à farinière is a de...

A large scale box exotic materials and form Lined interior.

Mid-Century Fratelli Mannelli travertine holster box or catchall.