Palm Beach Decorative Boxes

Whimsical silvered metal feline handcrafted with a folky charm that is hammered and etched in a decorated floral design that unexpectedly opens as a trinket box.

Exotic 1970s Frog Skin-Leather Asymmetrical Table Box, Style of Karl Springer A unique box of exotic elegance with this 1970s Frog Skin-Leather Asymmetrical Table Box, in the style...

Large porcelain hand painted Limoge box in the shape of an egg. Trimmed in a gilded bronze. Egg is painted a rich burgundy color with gold accents.

19th Century Signed Wavecrest Opal Glass Putti Motif Table Box C.F. Monroe Company, Meriden, Connecticut, circa 1890  This 19th-century signed Wavecrest opal glass putti motif table box, created by the C.F. Monroe Company in Meriden, Connecticut, circa 1890, is a stunning example of fine craftsmanship and artistry. Standing 4 inches high with a 6-inch diameter, this exquisite piece features a beautifully painted putti motif, showcasing the delicate and intricate detailing characteristic of Wavecrest opal glass. The box is in fantastic, well-cared-for antique condition, with its gilt mounts and original silk lining remarkably well preserved. Raised on four elegant gilt feet, this table box embodies both functionality and decorative appeal. The piece is signed 'Wavecrest,' attesting to its authenticity and heritage. This charming table box is a rare and valuable addition to any antique glass...

Sevres Style Pink Bombe Watteau Motif Ormolu Mounted Table Box Artist Signed J. Perrot France, circa 1890 An exquisite Sevres-style pink bombe Watteau motif ormolu-mounted table box...

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...

A Dark Rosewoo box with an integrated hand carved Tray. Great wood grain and Organic Form.  

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...

Edwardian Sterling Silver Oval Trinket Box with Raphael Angel Heads, Birmingham 1912, 66 grams with velvet and leather interior Maker: Thomas Sidney Buckler (T.S.B.) Assay Office: ...

Repoussé Silver Box with Mythical Guardian Figure, Tibet or South India Late 19th–Early 20th Century Two pieces, the top and bottom, fit securely for a total weight of 58 grams. A...

A beautifully crafted box, signature below.

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...

Italian Mid-Century Gilt & Patinated Bronze Turtle Hinged Box, circa 1960s This finely modeled Italian mid-century turtle box exemplifies the period’s fascination with naturalis...

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

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Karl Springer snakeskin box with suede interior.

Exemplifying high Victorian craftsmanship, this late 19th-century English tea caddy features a serpentine-front bombe silhouette finished in black lacquer with hand-painted gilt scro...

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...

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

Crafted from rich wood and brass-toned metal hardware, this vintage decorative box showcases a distinctive pyramid-shaped lid and an inviting, aged patina that reflects careful prese...

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

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...

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...

Painted goatskin box Immaculate detail and manufacture.

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...

This striking vintage turned wood spire box is a masterclass in sculptural form and artisan woodcraft. Featuring an architectural, tiered lid reminiscent of a classical pagoda or tem...

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...

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 ...

1970s Italian Brass Pear Form Lidded Table Box on Leaf Base A bold and playful 1970s Italian sculptural box in the form of a stylized pear, crafted in polished brass and resting on...

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

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

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

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...

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...

18th-century Dutch Walnut and Iron Polychrome Domed Table Box  Netherlands, 18th century or older A 18th-century Dutch walnut and iron polychrome domed table box, likely retaining i...

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

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...

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...

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...

Karl Springer Red Lacquered Box Red Suede Lined Interior

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

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.

This exquisite Victorian-era traveling writing desk is a masterclass in 19th-century craftsmanship and portable luxury. The exterior is wrapped in a breathtaking burl wood veneer, sh...

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

A large scale box exotic materials and form Lined interior.

Pair Italian midcentury Porcelain Figural Dove Boxes, circa 1960s Italy, circa 1960s This pair of Italian midcentury porcelain figural dove boxes from the 1960s is a delightful and ...

French Modern Specimen Hardwood Carved Conch Shell Motif Box France, Later 20th Century Realistically carved and modeled of book-matched hardwood as...

Showcasing the refined craftsmanship synonymous with mid-century design, this vintage tessellated stone box combines natural materials with clean architectural lines for a timeless a...

Art Deco Sterling Sailfish & Black Amethyst box by R. Blackington A stunning example of American Art Deco, the lid engraved with ocean waves, and a rai...

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...

A nice example in beautiful condition. Original invoice pictured.  

Antique Victorian walnut box with inlaid initials, two tiers interior and plenty of compartments.

Exceptional Maitland Smith Tasselated tiger cowrie sea shells boxes with bronze shells top handles and bronze sea shell foot. Palisander wood inside . Stamped Maitland Smith. Set of...

A great table-top object. This example exhibits a lovely patinated finish. Mouse riding on a frog's back.

19th century English silver plated ostrich egg box, attributed to Elkington & Co. In three parts, the silver plated lid with Acanthus leaf handle, the silver rimed egg, and the grap...

Capture rustic charm with our American-style Vintage Boho Woven Rattan Wedding Chest. Handcrafted with intricate woven rattan, this chest blends bohemian aesthetics with vintage allu...

Midcentury lidded pineapple expertly crafted in copper, hand hammered and decorated with stylized leaves and retaining its bronze like patina.

Add a touch of literary charm and clever concealment to your decor with this vintage book box. Disguised as a handsome, leather-bound edition of Sheridan's classic comedy, "School fo...