USA Decorative Boxes

This exceptional box is handcrafted in Italy from genuine natural lapis lazuli, free of fillers or dyes, with the top made of a rare single-panel, whole slab of lapis lazuli rather t...

This elegant octagonal serpentine stone vessel is finely carved and highly polished, with a distinctive eight-sided form and a secure screw-on domed lid. The pale celadon-green stone...

Meiji Japanese Yosegi Marquetry Kodansu Jewelry Cabinet, circa 1900 A finely constructed Japanese Meiji-period yosegi-zaiku kodansu, or miniature personal cabinet, dating to circa 1...

Beautiful porcelain peint a la main (hand painted) vintage crossword puzzle trinket box with original presentation box by Limoges, circa 1980s. This unusual piece is in very good vin...

Maison Longchamp, Paris, designed this stunning modernist leather lidded box. The piece was expertly crafted in France circa 1940. The natural light-cognac fine-grain leather has a t...

Period Style: Mexican Modern Materials: Silver, Copper, Brass Plated, Wood Liner Designer: Humberto Castillo Manufacturer: Los Castillos

A tiger‑burl‑esque jewelry or decorative box in the Neoclassical Empire Revival style, circa late 20th century. The box is finished in a textured faux‑burl veneer with tiger‑stripe p...

The vintage fruitwood decorative box or tea caddy is sculpted in shape of an apple, with rounded body and lid made in wood sections, adding textural interest to the piece. The fine w...

Verlys France designed this exquisite Art Deco lidded box, which was crafted in France circa early 1930s. The rare box boasts a stunning, opalescent, blueish textured pattern and gor...

A rich dark brown teak trinket or jewelry box with a blue‑and‑white porcelain dog finial, circa mid‑20th century. A round dark brown wooden box with blue and white porcelain dog fini...

Handmade keepsake box comprised of dyed blue bone segments inlaid with brass stripe details. A great addition to any coffee table or desk.

A 19th C. English pine box hand-painted as a Georgian country house, the dovetailed front with sash windows hung with curtains, potted plants, and a pedimented doorcase with fanlight...

A luxurious English writing box of circa 1879, in the manner of Tunbridge Ware using burled walnut that has been inlaid with mother-of-pearl and geometric marquetry. The top of the l...

Antique French Crystal Jewelry casket by Baccarat. It features a diamond cut pattern with a gold toned bow clasp. Heavy, high clarity lead crystal featuring deep, hand cut diamond po...

A 19th C. English box hand-painted as a Georgian country house on a red ground, the front with a central pedimented doorcase with arched fanlight and red paneled door above a flight ...

A vintage wood box in the shape of a duck. An intricately carved design of a village decorates the exterior of the box. Measures 9"W x 4.5"D x 6.5"H

Lofty vintage lidded box ambitiously handcrafted in a lush composition of exotic seashells throughout with a felt lined interior.

Antique Victorian music box photo album. Made of celluloid featuring the USS Maine Battleship / steam boat on the cover. The photo album appears ...

This antique oak box features an intricate Grand Tour style design heavily inspired by Neoclassical and ancient Greek motifs. While the exterior lid showcases a striking burl wood ve...

A substantial, jumbo size, hand‑crafted malachite box made from genuine stone, prized for its extra‑large size, measuring an impressive 8 inches by 6 inches—a rare scale for malachit...

This stunning modernist Lucite box was crafted in the 1970s. Its rectangular shape boasts a crystal-clear Lucite or Acrylic and faux marble textured pattern. The luminous, milky hone...

19thc original Blue painted Firkin. Original Copper nail construction. Fantastic patina. Wonderful old blue paint, the interior is a beautiful natural color and in great condition.

This beautiful box is crafted from cast aluminum with a polished brass finish. Smooth sides are paired with a removable lid with a stylized tulip motif in raised relief. Ideal to giv...

A striking mid century amber art glass casket box featuring richly colored translucent amber glass with distinctive oval lens panels on each side that beautifully capture and refract...

This stunning modernist decorative covered box was designed by Giacomo Sinopoli and crafted by Liwan's Rome in 1970. The piece features a large rectangular shape on a chromed metal b...

Small Portuguese Majolica Cabbage Tureen Aires C. Leal Caldas da Rainha circa 1950.

Some decorative objects quietly sit in a room. Others command attention from across it. This exceptional vintage Italian marble box is one of those rare sculptural pieces that feels more like architecture than an accessory. Hand-carved from a striking block of heavily veined Bardiglio marble, its dramatic fluted lid creates a rhythm of light and shadow that recalls the bold geometry of Art Deco design while remaining perfectly at home in today's minimalist and organic interiors. Every surface showcases nature's artistry. Soft ivory clouds, smoky charcoal veining, and subtle hints of sage and blue-green mineralization create a composition that could never be duplicated. The sculptural ribbed lid flows seamlessly into deeply carved diagonal sides, giving the entire piece an architectural presence from every angle. Originally intended as a luxury cigarette or tobacco box, this piece easily transitions into a sophisticated jewelry casket, desk accessory, valet box, or decorative object. Whether displayed atop a stack of design books, on a dressing table, or styled in a library or office, it instantly elevates the space with timeless elegance. The substantial weight, beautifully matched marble patterning, and expertly hand-carved details speak to the quality of Italian lapidary craftsmanship during the mid-20th century. Although unsigned, the workmanship and design strongly suggest production by one of the skilled Italian marble workshops active during the 1950s–1970s. The sculptural quality is reminiscent of decorative stone objects produced in Carrara, Volterra, and other renowned Tuscan marble centers. While no maker can be definitively attributed, the design shares aesthetic similarities with luxury decorative objects retailed by firms such as Flli Mannelli, Oggetti, and other Italian stone ateliers of the period. Today, sculptural marble accessories have become increasingly sought after by collectors, interior designers, and stylists for their ability to add texture, permanence, and architectural interest to contemporary interiors. This is the kind of object that designers often describe as "the finishing piece"—small enough to move effortlessly throughout the home, yet substantial enough to anchor an entire vignette. Styling Ideas: This piece is incredibly versatile and can be used throughout the home. Store jewelry on a bedside table. Use as a luxury valet box for watches...

A charming vintage gold-tone pineapple decorative box, beautifully modeled with a textured crosshatch body and sculptural leafy crown. The piece opens at the center, making it ideal ...

Vintage Tessellated Abalone Box. Offered is a vintage Maitland-Smith style decorative square abalone box lined in black velvet. This stunning Post Modern/Hollywood Regency Abalone sh...

Heavyweight, extra large, carved alabaster hinged box. We sourced this ourselves in June 2026 in Florence, Italy, and brought it to 1stDibs. This scale and shape are increasingly mor...

An early 19th-century Dutch tortoiseshell perfume bottle box, circa 1830, of compact rectangular form with a softly domed lid, richly mottled shell veneer, and fine pale stringing around the body and lid seam. The front is fitted with a small circular push-button clasp, while the rear retains its metal hinge hardware, giving the box the character of a miniature casket...

A finely grained antique burlwood cigarette case or small presentation box, crafted in the Russian or Continental European tradition at the turn of the 20th century. The piece featur...

Antique American Folk Art Tramp Art Carved Box, probably Late 19th/Early 20th Century. A decorative box ornamented with layers of classic Tramp Art chip carved borders enclosing velvet ground panels centered by elongated star...

Designed by the esteemed J. Capo Esmaltes and crafted in Spain circa 1960, this exquisite Mid-Century Modern lidded box is a true fusion of artistry and craftsmanship. Its refined re...

WMF Model 131 German Jugendstil Brass and Velvet Jewelry Box, circa 1905 A documented German Jugendstil brass jewelry box by WMF (Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik), dating to circ...

Wonderful Edwardian Bent Wood Hat Box with metal riveted banding for support on all edges. Great for storage, European Early 1900's. 18" x 11" high.

The natural, organic silhouette of the blue angelite gemstone offers a tactile experience when selecting morning jewelry or organizing daily essentials like keys and AirPods. Handcra...

At an extra large size of 8", with stunning decorative artistry, this luxurious rectangular keepsake box is meticulously handcrafted from vibrant, genuine natural malachite. The exte...

Beautiful mixed wood decorative box. This piece created in rosewood, walnut and oak presents itself as a unique gift or personal item that is special for keepsakes or other uses such...

An exceptional antique West African cast bronze ceremonial purse or container, attributed to the Nupe people of Nigeria, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century. This remarkab...

A fine antique Tiffany Studios box. In gilt Bronze. In the Zodiac pattern. Model no. 1655. This table box is often referred to as a cigar humidor. It also functions beautifully a...

An early 20th century Chinese export famille rose porcelain jewelry casket of square form. The hand painted decoration features vibrant pink peonies, t...

Traditional Japanese Marquetry inlaid box known as Hakone Yosegi Zaiku. Hakone is the region where this box was crafted. It is designed with intricate geometric patterns made with na...

A striking and whimsical large-scale decorative mallard duck container designed by Maitland-Smith. Expertly hand-painted with richly detailed feather patterns, the sculpture captures...

A rare and exquisite circa 1780 English, possibly Irish, George III period bottle caddy or tabletop cellarette in the form of a two-storey ashlar Palladian mansion house, the boxwood...

A striking collection of authentic Hermès Paris presentation packaging in the celebrated French house’s unmistakable signature orange. The 17-piece assortment comprises 13 boxes in a...

Fontana Arte pair of walnut and glass boxes. Edition Fontana Arte c1940. Excellent condition. One box has slight 1/8 inch nick in one corner. Shorter box: 5"w x 5"d x2.75"h Talle...

An antique porcelain box with floral chintz design, circa late 19th century to early-20th century, Europe. Porcelain box has a hinged lid with an...

A vintage circular marble box. Beautiful natural gray veining. Features a swiveling lid and a divided compartment within. Measures 5"Dia. x 2.25"H

For your consideration, an antique Japanese hibachi, a traditional wooden container used as a charcoal brazier for heating or cooking.It is constructed from Keyaki (elm) hardwood, fe...

Ceramic Jewelry Box by Mithé Espelt, France, 1960s Ceramic enamels in shades of green gold with fused glass with iconic blackened wood box. Literature: Mithé Espelt, le luxe discret...

Antique Walnut Gentleman's Vanity Dressing or Travel Box. It includes a red velvet interior and original crystal and silver-plated jars and box with a secret compartment that is spri...

Italian Hand-Carved Alabaster Jewelry Box with Brass Mounts, Green Veined Stone A finely crafted Italian alabaster trinket or jewelry box, showcasing the natural beauty of richly ve...

Classic Rectangular Tiger Eye Box featuring a black stone interior. Both form and function best describe this piece. We see this decorative box holding f...

Charming Tiffany & Co. “Tiffany Holiday” porcelain covered box designed in the form of a beautifully wrapped Christmas present. The white porcelain box is decorated with a festive bo...

This small, antique table chest is an example of the multi-functional boxes used tabletop in traditional Chinese interiors in lieu of larger cabinets or tables with drawers. Such box...

Charming porcelain trinket box designed by celebrated Irish designer Sybil Connolly for Tiffany & Co. The petite 3 x 3 inch box features a finely modeled blue and white dahlia bl...

Anthony Redmile London (Attributed) Silver & Gilt Mounted Circular Eggshell Table Box A striking example of late 20th-century English decorative design, this sculptural ostrich...

Antique rare French Blue Opaline Glass dresser box with bronze trim.

A set of two French Provencal decorative boxes including a porte-couteaux, or knife rack, and a boite à sel, or salt box. Each made of walnut with fine hand-carved decoration. Waxed ...