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Swedish Lime Stone Butterbox circa 1830
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Butterbox made of Öland Limestone circa 1830 The carvings on this butter box are extrodinarie, with its patina and wear. The lid resembles a beautiful turtleshell. Unlike ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Boxes

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Limestone

Set of Pewter boxes designed by Arne Erkers for Just Andersen, 1950s, Denmark
Located in Værløse, DK
A set of pewter boxes designed by Arne Erkers for Just Andersen in the 1950s. An elegant set for a beautiful place. * Two (2) lidded boxes in pewter with wooden inner boxes. Origina...
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1950s Danish Vintage Boxes

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Pewter

Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Figure Group"The Turtleman" Signed , Edo
Located in Norton, MA
Netsuke Japanese Hand-Carved Polychrome Figure Group depicts a man carrying a title shell, signed on the bottom from the Edo Period. A truly hand-carved ivory figure with fine crafts...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Boxes

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Ivory, Paint

1920 René Lalique Box Coquilles Glass with Green Patina, Shells
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Box "Coquilles" (Shell) made in clear and frosted glass with green patina by René Lalique in 1920. Engraved signature. Perfect condition.  diameter: 7.5 cm Félix Marcilhac, René L...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes

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Blown Glass

Antique English Inlaid Mahogany Tea Caddy, circa 1790
Located in Bath, GB
A very handsome George III tea caddy, made from Mahogany and beautifully inlaid with panels and highly decorative foliate marquetry to the front and top. The top has a handsome cast ...
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1790s English George III Antique Boxes

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Mahogany

Karl Springer Striking Hinged Box in Mottled Lacquer with Silver Foil 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Stunning hinged box in mottled red and yellow lacquer with applied silver foil by Karl Springer, American 1970s. This is an early Springer design. The interior is lined in red suede...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

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Metal, Silver

Box in Burled Wood, Brown Color, France, 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Box in Burled Wood, Brown Color, France, 20th Century
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1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Boxes

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Wood

19th Century French Polished Cast Iron Safe with Key and Two-Letter Combination
Located in Dallas, TX
Keep your jewelry and important documents locked up in this elegant, antique safe from the Champagne-Ardenne region of France. Crafted circa 1880, and built in cast iron, this travel...
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass, Iron

Georg Jensen Danish Modern Sterling Silver Box
Located in New York, NY
Danish Modern sterling silver box. Made by Georg Jensen in Copenhagen. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged and raised with flat border. Square corner supports. Fully marked...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Handcrafted Mexico Mixed Metal Abalone Shell Desk Stash Trinket Cigarette Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful decorative handcrafted mixed metal and natural abalone shell tessellated tile inlay cigarette stash/trinket box. Made of "Alpaca" silver colored metal and has brass feet. T...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Boxes

Materials

Shell, Alpaca

Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and well-made black and white (off-white) shagreen style covered jewelry box. Box has beautiful lines with vaulted lid, brass hinges, and black velvet lining inside and o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Boxes

Materials

Velvet, Resin

George III Miniature Japanned Collector’s Cabinet
Located in Richmond, London
An extremely rare 18th century George III period miniature japanned collector’s cabinet depicting Oriental scenes, exotic birds, pagodas, butterflies etc. England, circa 1795. Origi...
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Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

Exquisite Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Hand Box Kobako Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early Japanese lacquer Maki-e decorated kobako (small storage box) circa 18th century (Edo period). Based on its form and size, this kobako was possibly used as a Chabako to store...
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Boxes

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Lacquer

19th Century Lacquered Chinoiserie Sewing Box
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A nice Papier mache box. There are lots of compartments and drawers.
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19th Century Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Persian brass jewelry box - Moorish neo-Mamluk style - 1920's Syria
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very pretty 1920s Persian brass jewelry box in neo-Mamluk Moorish style. This lovely box is an antique Mamluke Damascene style Islamic brass jewelry box from the Middle East, circa 1...
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Early 20th Century Syrian Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Brass

Set Tronador Square Bordeaux, Blue, Cream, Onyx Stone Boxes
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
The shape of the inactive Tronador volcano reminded us of the pyramid shaped idea of our boxes that make up this collection. With a rectangular or square base, the box is a reflectio...
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2010s Argentine Modern Boxes

Materials

Stone, Onyx

Antique Fall Front Deed Box, English, Steel, Keepsake Case, Storage, Circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique fall front deed box. An English, steel keepsake case, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. Fascinating fall-front example with personalised detail Displa...
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Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Steel

OTTAVIANI 1960 Modernist Cedar Box With Enameled Designs .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist box designed by Giovanni Ottaviani. Fabulous modernist rectangular box decorated with "smalto". It was designed by Giovanni Ottaviani during the post-war period in the cit...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Limoges, France. Porcelain covered box decorated with 22-karat gold leaf.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Limoges, France. A porcelain covered box decorated with 22-karat gold leaf and beautiful royal blue glaze. Scène galante. Approximately 1970. Provenance: From a large French private...
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1970s French Vintage Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Set Tronador Large Mini Boxes, Brown & Cream Onyx Stone and Silver Alpaca
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
The shape of the inactive Tronador volcano reminded us of the pyramid shaped idea of our boxes that make up this collection. With a rectangular or square base, the box is a reflectio...
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2010s Argentine Modern Boxes

Materials

Stone, Onyx

19th Century Graduated Stack of Paint Decorated Pantry Boxes
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Graduated Stack of Paint Decorated Pantry Boxes, circa 1880, comprising five shaved splint bentwood pantry boxes with straight overlaps fastened via wooden pegs, in late...
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Late 19th Century American Country Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood

Poole Midcentury Modern Classical Sterling Silver Box
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Modern sterling silver box. Made by Poole in Taunton, Mass. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged with curved top. Cast corner bracket supports in form of Classica...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century English Victorian Papier Mache Inlay & Gold Leaf Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite Papier Mâché box, circa 1870s, has a black lacquered finish with mother of pearl inlays, gold leaf hand-painted floral motifs and embellished decoration. The Engli...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes

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Gold Leaf

Handmade Wooden Box with Inner Tray and Secret Drawer c.1880-1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A late 19th/early 20th century handmade wooden box with inner removable tray and secret drawer. Solidly constructed with dovetail joints. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MA...
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Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood

Silver Mustard Pot / Antique Sterling Sliver Seasoning Pot
Located in BILBAO, ES
Silver mustard pot / Antique sterling sliver seasoning pot Antique sterling silver mustard / glass lined seasoning pot 1919 Beautifully crafted ant...
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1610s British Romantic Antique Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

1924 René Lalique, Box Jar Chantilly Frosted Glass with Pinky Sepia Patina
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Box "Chantilly" made in frosted glass with pinky sepia patina by Rene Lalique in 1924. Molded signature on base. Perfect condition. height : 4,5 cm diameter : 7,5 cm Félix Mar...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes

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Blown Glass

Early Heavily Embossed Brass Box This is a large and heavy chest
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Early Heavily Embossed Brass Box This is a large and heavy chest is made in Brass with a wooden lining, the beaten brass is embossed with decorative gothic decoration and on the fro...
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Early 1800s Gothic Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

Victorian Era Tramp Art Chip Carved Trunk/ Box with Additional Glove Box
Located in Waxahachie, TX
2 handmade boxes included. Rare 1800s Tramp Art Lion Door knocker Hand Carved Storage Box / Jewelry Box / Crimson Velvet with Brass Hardware With intricate and elaborate decoration, ...
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19th Century British Folk Art Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

Jeff Trag Handcrafted Sculptural Wood Jewelry / Stash Box, 1988
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Jeff Trag Handcrafted Sculptural Wood Jewelry / Stash Box, 1988. This piece is signed and dated to the back of the drawer.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique English Victorian Leather and Sterling Silver Table Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Victorian English table box. In brown leather with a wood lined interior. With applied triangular sterling silver mounts to the corners. The mounts marked for the J...
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1870s British Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Metal Hinged Wood Box Distressed Transport Chest
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique Wood Covered Box Hinged Latched Distressed Keyhole Lock transport chest 6.5 h x 10 d x 28.75 Original unrestored condition. No key included. Refer to images.
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Early 20th Century Rustic Boxes

Materials

Metal

Little flower
Located in Paris, FR
A jewelry box created as a tribute to the American musician and composer Sidney Bechet, by one of the leading figures in 20th-century French ceramics, who turned her art into an ode ...
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1960s French French Provincial Vintage Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Gold Leaf

Box Birds
Located in Paris, FR
This wooden box is topped by a stamped earthenware lid decorated with orange, green, white and blue polychrome enamels. For Mithé Espelt, the object is an essential element of the bo...
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1960s French French Provincial Vintage Boxes

Materials

Enamel

1919 René Lalique Box Amour Assis Glass with Sepia Patina Cherub Putti
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Box "Amour Assis" (Cherub, Putti) made in clear and frosted glass with sepia patina by René Lalique in 1919. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Very rare model. Height : 14,5 cm...
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1910s French Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Blown Glass

RARE OFFICE ARK Indo-Portuguese, from the 17th century (early)
Located in Madrid, ES
RARE OFFICE ARK Indo-Portuguese, from the 17th century (early) in ebony. Rectangular box with drawer. Opens with a lid secured by 2 hinges. The decoration limited by ivo.. fillet...
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Early 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood

Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone & Brass Art Deco Revival Decorative Stash Box
Located in San Diego, CA
We are offering a beautiful elegant natural tessellated mosaic stone and brass inlay decorative stash box designed by Maitland Smith. This box does not have the original tag on the i...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Stone

Shagreen Box
By Clement Rousseau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In the manner of Clément Rousseau Lidded box c. 1925 Shagreen over wood 1¾ h × 5⅞ w × 4½ d in (4 × 15 × 11 cm)
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1920s Vintage Boxes

Materials

Shagreen

Antique George IV 18k Gold Snuff Box (1829)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique English 18 karat gold snuff box; an addition to our 19th century collection. This exceptional antique English 18k yellow gold snuff box h...
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1820s English Antique Boxes

Materials

Gold

Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Figure by Matsuyoshi松吉 Meiji Period
Located in Norton, MA
Netsuke Japanese Hand-Carved Polychrome Figure depicts a man holding a large hammer, Signed by Matsuyoshi 松吉 on the bottom from the Meiji period. A truly hand-carved ivory figure wit...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Boxes

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Ivory, Paint

Bespoke Wine Box Gift Box, Tidy, Hamper, Caddy
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Bespoke Wine Box Gift Box, Tidy, Hamper, Caddy This attractive piece can be put to many uses, with Christmas and Thanks Giving just around the corner, it would make a great hamper ...
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Early 2000s French Provincial Boxes

Materials

Cedar

19th Century Papier Mache Tea Caddy
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A floral decorated tea caddy. It is so pleasing .
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19th Century British Antique Boxes

Materials

Paint, Paper

Limoges, France. Two round covered jars / boxes in porcelain.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Limoges, France. Two round covered jars / boxes in porcelain decorated with 22-karat gold leaf and beautiful royal blue glaze. Scène galante. Approximately 1970. Provenance: From a ...
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1970s French Vintage Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Limoges, France. Two covered jars / boxes in porcelain, one oval.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Limoges, France. Two covered jars / boxes in porcelain, one oval, decorated with 22-karat gold leaf and beautiful royal blue glaze. Scène galante. Approximately 1970. Provenance: Fr...
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1970s French Vintage Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Limoges. Two porcelain boxes / jars. Ca 1970
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Limoges, France. Two porcelain lidded boxes / jars in porcelain, decorated with 22-karat gold leaf and beautiful royal blue glaze. Scène galante. Approximately 1970. Provenance: Fro...
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1970s French Vintage Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Limoges. Two lidded porcelain boxes / jars. Ca 1970
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Limoges, France. Two lidded porcelain boxes / jars adorned with 22-karat gold leaf and featuring a beautiful royal blue glaze with a Scène galante. Approximately 1970. Provenance: Fr...
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1970s French Vintage Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Limoges, France. Two porcelain boxes / jars decorated with 22-karat gold leaf.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Limoges, France. Two lidded porcelain boxes / jars decorated with 22-karat gold leaf and featuring a beautiful royal blue glaze with a Scène galante. Approximately 1970. Provenance: ...
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1970s French Vintage Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Gilt Bronze and Crystal Dresser Casket / Box
Located in New York, NY
Lovely antique (late 19th century) molded crystal and gilt bronze dresser box measuring 5 1/2 by 3 1/2 by 4 3/4 inches and in very good condition.
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Late 19th Century Neoclassical Revival Antique Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Jewelry Box
Located in Paris, FR
A rectangular jewelry box whose fine craftsmanship resonates with the talent of this renowned French ceramist. Here, the artist creates a sparkling decoration, with the deep red of t...
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1970s French French Provincial Vintage Boxes

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Enamel, Gold Leaf

Maitland Smith Olive Burl Tumbling Block Marquetry Footed Letter Keepsake Box
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive vintage Maitland Smith Letter Box; circa last quarter 20th Century. Features a tumbling block marquetry pattern crafted from olive burl and mahogany. The box is accente...
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Late 20th Century Boxes

Materials

Olive, Burl

Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Figure Group by Gyokuseki (玉石) , Meiji
Located in Norton, MA
Netsuke Japanese Hand-Carved Polychrome Figure Group depicts a man holding a large cudgel and twining around a big bell, Signed by Gyokuseki (玉石) on the bottom from the Meiji Period...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Boxes

Materials

Ivory, Paint

Snuffbox female face wearing Art Nouveau style clothing Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rounded rectangular snuffbox in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fine hand-painted fire-enamelled miniature depicting a female face wearing Art Nouveau style clothing, hand-...
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1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

20Thc Tin Coffee Canister
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20Thc Coffee tin canister in original painted labels & original condition.
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Boxes

Materials

Tin

French early 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and ebonized Fruitwood Boulle box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A highly detailed and most elegant French early 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and ebonized Fruitwood Boulle Marquetry cabinet/trunk. This impressive rectangular trunk is raised ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Boxes

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Brass, Ormolu

Very Cool French Early 1900s Stack of Leather Books Tantalus Liquor / Drinks Box
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique stack of leather books design tantalus with hidden 'shot glasses' & decanters. If you are looking for the most interesting and worldly gift for yourself, a friend or a loved ...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Revival Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf

Macassar Wood Hand-Carved Horse Head Tall Box
By Bois & Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
This extra tall decorative lidded box has an incredible hand-carved horse head on the top. The piece features an all-height square shape, made in Macassar wood, handmade and hand-car...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Boxes

Materials

Wood, Macassar

Chinese Export Black Leather Box On Stand
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular box with brass tacks and hinged lid set in a brass base.
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1850s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

Black Forest Walnut Jewellery Box
Located in Newark, GB
This exquisite early 20th Century Black Forest walnut jewellery box is a true testament to the craftsmanship of its time. Its exterior features intricate carvings of a graceful Chamo...
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20th Century European Black Forest Boxes

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Handcrafted Solid Malachite Hexagonal Lidded Box
Located in Chicago, IL
Gemstone quality lidded Malachite box. Hand carved and hand crafted with removable lid in a hexagonal shape. Beautiful patterns to the lid and box sides. Five inches wide and over fi...
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1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Malachite

Vintage, Mid-Century and Antique Boxes

From mere trinkets to useful receptacles that serve a distinct purpose, antique boxes as decorative objects have come in many forms over the years. No matter what they’re made of or where they end up in your home, decorative boxes add both style and storage to your space.

The decorative box that is likely most common is the jewelry box. These boxes were originally known as jewel caskets and were in common use in Ancient Egypt, as most Egyptians wore some sort of jewelry. A portable jewelry box, in its original intended use, was integral to keeping your jewelry safe and secure. This accessory has transformed in size, shape and appearance over the years. Initially it was common for a jewelry box to bear intricate ornamentation. Whether they’re mid-century modern works of marble and brass or feature playful Art Deco–style geometric decor, jewelry boxes boast real staying power.

Snuff boxes began to soar in popularity during the 17th century (and were commonplace in European homes by the mid-19th century). The boxes, some hand-painted with landscape scenes, some made from gold, porcelain or stone, contained a small amount of tobacco, which users would sniff, or “snuff,” throughout the day. Some particularly ornamental snuff boxes featured enameled designs or were set with precious gems and were given as gifts or party favors, particularly at the coronation of royalty or other lavish events.

Whether you’re organizing important mail in the foyer or tucking away medications in your bathroom, antique boxes — be they metal tea caddies, sterling-silver decorative boxes or Victorian cigar boxes made of oak (even if you don’t smoke) — are a sophisticated solution to help keep the surfaces in your home clutter-free. And no matter if you’re seeking a decorative box to beautify a desktop or bestow upon a loved one, you are sure to find something you love in the collection of antique and vintage boxes on 1stDibs.

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