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Early 20th Century Collection of Wooden Ledger Book/Boxes from Argentina
Located in Wainscott, NY
Early 20th century collection of wooden book/boxes from Argentina
Placed side by side, the boxes
Category
Early 20th Century Argentine Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Satinwood and Rosewood Book Box with Hidden Compartments
Located in Nantucket, MA
An early 1900s rosewood and satinwood book box with lock and key and intricate interior
Category
Early 20th Century English British Colonial Decorative Boxes
Materials
Rosewood, Satinwood
Italian Leather Faux Book Box with Bronze Frog
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An interesting Italian faux book, leather, hand tooled box, with bronze frog as a handle. A really
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather
Italian Leather Book Box with Brass Boxer Dog Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-751 Italian leather bound book box with cast brass boxer dog as handle.
Beautiful and quirky item.
Category
Vintage 1970s Animal Sculptures
Materials
Brass
American History Oxblood Tooled Leather Faux Book Box Trinket Keepsake Stash
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Faux book shaped trinket box finished in oxblood red tooled leather with gold accents and page
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Late 20th Century Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage Faux Book Box Trinket Keepsake Coffee Table Stash Edward Bulwer Novel
Located in Dayton, OH
This storage or keepsake box is in the form of a stack of books, made from wood and can be
Category
Late 20th Century Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Hardwood
Hand Carved 18th Century Balinese Book Box
Located in Chicago, IL
Gilded and elaborately carved in relief with lush vines and a lowing cow, the wood box is topped
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Balinese Scholar s Objects
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century French Embossed Leather Bound Book Box with Six Old Fashion Glasses
Located in Dallas, TX
tumblers. The faux book box is in excellent condition with a rich patinated leather finish and gilt tooling
Category
Mid-20th Century French Barware
Materials
Leather, Glass
Italian Mid-Century Leather Faux Book Tissue Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
What a fantastic way to hide tissues with this functional library style book box. This clever
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Tooled and Gilt Leather Book Form Box
Located in Stamford, CT
A handsome tooled and gilt leather book box with marbled paper lining. This is an old record ledger
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Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Boxes
Late 19th Century French Leather Book Box Tantalus with Crystal Liqueur Service
Located in Fayetteville, AR
liqueur box features a set of four crystal glasses, and two carafes with stoppers. The glasses stand two
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Barware
Materials
Crystal
Set of Six Antique Faux Books, France, c. 19th Century
Located in Napa, CA
Colorful set of antique faux books, circa 1850's.
Separate book boxes; the lids lift off each
Category
Antique 19th Century French Boxes
Materials
Wood, Paper
19th Century French Carved Olive Box with Secret Key Hole and Drawer Mechanism
Located in Dallas, TX
Keep your valuables safe in this antique stack book box. Crafted in France, circa 1890, the box is
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Decorative Boxes
Materials
Olive
Midcentury Set of French Leather and Paper Faux or Secret Books
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very decorative stack of three little antique and vintage French 'Book-boxes' leather back binding
Category
Vintage 1960s French Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather, Paper
Maitland Smith Book Form Storage Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Maitland Smith book form storage with gilt embellishments and gilt margins. The group of four
Category
20th Century Philippine Georgian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
1940s Wood Storage Box Book Shaped
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Book Shaped Wood Box
2.5 x 9 x 7
Unmarked
Original vintage
See images provided.
Category
Mid-20th Century Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modernist Book-Matched Malachite Box
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modernist Bookmatched Malachite Box originates from Russia, Circa 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s Russian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Malachite
Italian Florentine Rectangular Wood Faux Book Jewelry Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming Italian Mid-Century Florentine hand crafted box. This gilt-wood box featuring faux books
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
1901 Embossed Figural Litho Biscuit Book Tin by Huntley
Palmers Co. England
By Huntley
Palmers
Located in Morristown, NJ
An antique tole, tin lithograph book box biscuit tin by Huntley and Palmers, 1901, Reading, England
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Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Tramp Art Match Book Sewing Box Early 20th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful and whimsical tramp art sewing box made with old matchbooks. The colorful geometric
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silk, Paper
Farewell to Arms Leather Book Wood Box, Maitland Smith Style
By Maitland Smith
Located in Miami, FL
Farewell to arms leather book wood box, Maitland Smith Style.
Offered for sale is a wood box
Category
Late 20th Century American Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Maitland-Smith Tessellated Stone and Brass Book Shaped Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Houston, TX
Unusual Mid Century Maitland-Smith tessellated stone or marble and brass box in the shape of a box
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Vintage Leather Faux False Book Keepsake Cigarette Box Marbled Edges
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage leather petite keepsake box with faux marbled edges. Measures: 5".
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Late 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather
Luxurious
Striking Trompe L
Oeil Large Maitland Smith Book Motif Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Luxurious trompe l'oeil decorative box that looks like a large antique leather book having two
Category
Vintage 1980s Thai Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather
Book-Shaped Jewellery Box, England, Mid-19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Decorative, English jewelry box made of lemon wood in the shape of a book with suggested book ribs
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Fruitwood
Limoges France Hand Painted Dresser With Hat
Music Book Porcelain Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Collectible and very unique, Limoges porcelain miniature trinket box is handmade and hand painted
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Italian Tole Metal Toleware Faux Stacked Book Form Desk Table Top Storage Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Italian tole metal toleware faux stacked book form desk tabletop storage box. Item features metal
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Antique English Carved Oak Bible Box Writing Slope Desk Book Slant Top Lectern
Located in Shreveport, LA
Bible boxes, they’re on the permanent “must find” list…and yet this is one of the first two we have
Category
Antique 19th Century British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak
Wonderful French Ormolu Bronze Book Matched Fruitwood Marquetry Casket Box Key
Located in Roslyn, NY
An unusual French ormolu bronze mounted book matched fruitwood marquetry drop front casket with
Category
20th Century French Belle Époque Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Rare mid 19th Century Carved Mahogany German Kerbschnitt Book Shaped Jewelry Box
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and important piece of German social history.
This book-shaped and hand-carved jewelry box
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Gothic Revival Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Mahogany
Bronze Box in the Shape of a Book with Ship, Signed Max Le Verrier circa 1925
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This unique little French treasure features an intricately detailed cover of a sailing ship. Signed by the Artist Max Le Verrier.
Category
Vintage 1920s French Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Hand-Painted Wood Book Wastebasket
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wood book container/wastebasket perfect for your library or den.
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20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Collectible Faux Book with Hidden Flask
Located in Houston, TX
Collectible faux book with hidden flask. The tile written in French translates to "History of
Category
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Materials
Faux Leather, Glass
Collectible Faux Book with Two Hidden Flasks
Located in Houston, TX
Collectible faux book with hidden flasks. The title, Histoire D' Ecosse, written in French
Category
20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather, Glass
Antique Wood and Brass Faux Book with Hidden Compartment
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Antique wood faux book with hidden compartment. Designed to appear as a beautiful book, this wood
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century French Wooden Opening Book Boxe, from the 1920s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice and rare large opening boxe that looks like a book with a metal lock.
We can see a
Category
Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Antique Style Map Covered Secret Safe Book This is a very attractive piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Antique Style Map Covered Secret Safe Book
This is a very attractive piece, it has an antique map
Category
Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Paper
Decorative Set of 3 Antique Faux Book Document Holders from Italy, circa 1915
Located in Dallas, TX
These faux book document holders are typically Italian. They started being produced in at least the
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paper
Antique Art Deco Alabaster and Brass Card Box Jewelry Casket by Betjemann, 1920
By George Betjemann
Sons
Located in London, GB
cabinet, box and book slide making to new heights. They specialised in designs for operating the way that
Category
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
French Second Empire Case with Porcelain, Flasks and Sewing Kit
Located in Paris, FR
Ruobo's work, The Art of Woodwork, published in 1772. We learn from his book that toiletry boxes known as
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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Porcelain, Rosewood
Antique Victorian Coromandel Silver Mounted Cigar Humidor, 1899, 19th Century
By George Betjeman
Sons
Located in London, GB
cabinet, box and book slide making to new heights. They specialized in designs for operating the way that
Category
Antique 1890s English Victorian Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Box Book Shape
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Book-shaped sterling silver solid box.
The box has been completely handmade, faithfully reproducing
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1990s Italian Other Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century French Leatherbound Book Liquor Box with Shot Glasses and Carafe
Located in Dallas, TX
stopper. The liquor box is in excellent condition with a rich patinated leather finish and gilt tooling
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Barware
Materials
Leather, Glass
19th Century French Leatherbound Book Liquor Box with Six Cobalt Blue Tumblers
Located in Dallas, TX
bulbous top. The liquor box is in excellent condition with a rich patinated leather finish and gilt
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Barware
Materials
Leather, Stained Glass
Early 20th Century French Leather Book Liquor Box with Shot Glasses and Carafes
Located in Dallas, TX
For an interesting bar accessory, look no further than this colorful Faux-Book "Cave à Liqueur
Category
Early 20th Century French Barware
Materials
Leather, Glass
Mid-20th Century French Leather Book Liquor Box with Shot Glasses and Carafe
Located in Dallas, TX
France, circa 1950, this liquor box is shaped like four antique books stacked together; when opened, it
Category
Mid-20th Century French Barware
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century French Leather Book Liquor Box with 6 Shot Cordials and 2 Carafes
Located in Dallas, TX
For an interesting bar accessory, look no further than this colorful Faux-Book "Cave à Liqueur
Category
Mid-20th Century French Barware
Materials
Leather, Glass
19th Century French Leather-Bound Book Liquor Box with 8 Shot Glasses and Carafe
Located in Dallas, TX
rim and the matching brandy carafe with stopper. The liquor box is in excellent condition with a rich
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Barware
Materials
Crystal
Gold Sewing Box with Chatelaine, Early 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
his book that toiletry boxes known as the Necessaire are small boxes or wooden cases used to hold
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Antique 1820s French Restauration Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
Dutch Colonial Book Box
Located in Richmond, CA
Rare Dutch Colonial book box in rosewood with satinwood pages. Brass lock and key on front of box
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Antique 19th Century Indian Boxes
Materials
Rosewood, Satinwood
$1,100
Victorian Mahogany Inlaid Book Box
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
Victorian mahogany inlaid book box.
The book box dates back to circa 1880, it’s inlaid with ebony
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Antique 1880s English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mahogany
Frederique Morrel Needlepoint Book Box
Located in New York, NY
Frederique Morrel vintage needlepoint decorative book box
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21st Century and Contemporary French Decorative Boxes
Madeline Book Box
Located in New York, NY
of her Book Box collection. The above listed piece is available for immediate purchase, but other
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2010s American Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Book Box with Trick Mechanism
Located in North Egremont, MA
A folk art marquetry book box with a secret opening mechanism. checkerboard design with brass nail
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Antique Late 19th Century American Decorative Boxes
Collection of Book Boxes
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A collection of book boxes.
Faux Shagreen paper covering, gold inlaid impressed lettering to
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Early 20th Century English Decorative Boxes
$3,145
Silver and Alligator Figural "Anatomy" Book Box
Located in New York, NY
Silver and alligator figural "Antatomy" book box
Category
Vintage 1930s American Boxes
Dutch Colonial Rosewood and Satinwood Book Box
Located in Richmond, CA
Rare Anglo-Dutch colonial book box in rosewood with satinwood pages. The interior of the box has
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Boxes
Materials
Rosewood, Satinwood
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Book Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of book boxes for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique book boxes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and wood. Book boxes have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Book boxes made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Some book boxes are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller book boxes, measuring 1.1 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Book boxes have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Maitland Smith, Aldo Tura and Edward Smith are consistently popular.
How Much are Book Boxes?
Prices for book boxes start at $80 and top out at $10,450 with the average selling for $765.
Finding the Right Boxes for You
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.
Questions About Book Boxes
- What is a book box?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A book box is a small box that plays a trick on the eye. On the outside, it is painted to look like a book, but on the inside is a carved out interior, meant to store your trinkets and wares. On 1stDibs, find a collection of book boxes from some of the world’s top sellers.
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