Question 1

Why are grandfather clocks 6 feet tall?

Accepted Answer

Most historians believe that early grandfather clocks were 6 feet tall because the long case was required to hold a pendulum of adequate length to power their movement. Some clocks are even larger, though this is likely to give them a more substantial, decorative look. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of grandfather clocks.

Question 2

How many feet around a table do you need?

Accepted Answer

How many feet around a table you need depends on how many people you need to seat. Each diner will need about 24 inches of space to eat comfortably. To determine the minimum length table you should buy, multiple the number of people by 24. If you intend to seat people on the ends, subtract two. If not, skip this step. Divide the number by two to arrive at the minimum length measurement. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique and vintage dining tables.

Question 3

What is an apothecary box?

Accepted Answer

An apothecary box is a type of small cupboard or trunk formerly used by pharmacists and physicians to store medicines and tools in the many small compartments and drawers. Today, apothecary boxes are popular in homes as antique or rustic-looking decorative objects. Shop a range of antique and vintage apothecary cabinets on 1stDibs.

Question 4

What is a bentwood box?

Accepted Answer

A bentwood box is a traditionally crafted style of a box from a single piece of wood that has been steamed and bent to form a box. Three of its four corners are bent at a 90-degree angle, with the fourth corner pinned, stitched, or glued in place. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary bentwood boxes from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

Question 5

What is a shadow box?

Accepted Answer

A shadow box is a shallow enclosed case, usually with a glass front, in which something, often a sentimental object, is set for protection and display.

Question 6

What is a firewood box?

Accepted Answer

A firewood box is a storage container designed to hold firewood. Normally, people place the boxes next to the fireplace to keep wood within easy reach. Wood and metal are the materials most frequently used to produce the boxes. On 1stDibs, find a range of antique and vintage firewood boxes.

Question 7

What is a book box?

Accepted Answer

A 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.

Question 8

What is a blanket box?

Accepted Answer

A blanket box refers to a piece of storage furniture that is primarily used to store blankets and quilts. Find a collection of antique and vintage blanket boxes on 1stDibs today.

Question 9

What is a camphor box?

Accepted Answer

Camphor boxes are storage boxes traditionally used to transport precious items like silk, porcelain and tea from China to Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries. Camphor wood served as the material for these highly decorative boxes because it was durable and naturally repellent to moths and other pests. Find a selection of camphor boxes on 1stDibs.

Question 10

What is a lacquerware box?

Accepted Answer

A lacquerware box is a box that has been coated in lacquer to give it a distinctive decorative look. The material underneath the lacquer can vary and can be decorated with carving or painting as well. Shop a collection of lacquerware boxes from top sellers on 1stDibs.

Question 11

What is a smoking box?

Accepted Answer

Also known as a smoking cloche, a smoking box is a glass domed lid that covers a wooden plate. It’s used to give cocktails a smokey flavor.

Question 12

What are lacquer boxes?

Accepted Answer

Lacquer boxes are 20th century Russian boxes. The boxes feature miniature paintings and are not made out of wood as appears, but are crafted from papier-mâché instead. Shop a collection of lacquer boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Question 13

What is a drawing box?

Accepted Answer

A drawing box is set which has a collection of various instruments required for drawing purposes. It comes in various sizes based on the number of instruments packed. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of drawing boxes ranging from the 1930s to 20th century.

Question 14

What is a pantry box?

Accepted Answer

A pantry box was used commonly in the 19th century to store dry items like sugar, cereals, and spices in the pantry. It is now primarily utilized as a decorative object. It was quite popular since it had handles and could be used to transport products to and from the market. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary pantry boxes from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

Question 15

What is a needlework box?

Accepted Answer

A needlework box, or sewing box, is a storage box that has bins and compartments designed specifically for holding needles, threads and other accessories for sewing and needlepoint. Many manufacturers produce them out of wood, but some are fabric or plastic. Shop a selection of sewing boxes on 1stDibs.

Question 16

What is a Battersea box?

Accepted Answer

A Battersea box is part of the wider umbrella of Battersea enamelware, a kind of painted enamelware produced in England in the mid-18th century. Considered to be of incredibly high quality, pristine examples of this enamelware are highly sought after by collectors. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of expertly-vetted Battersea enamelware from some of the world’s top sellers.

Question 17

What is a filigree box?

Accepted Answer

A filigree box likely refers to a jewelry box that features a decoratively embellished exterior owing to intricate metalwork called filigree. This type of metalwork sees threaded metal and beads woven together or separately to form elaborate patterns and motifs. Find a collection of antique and vintage filigree boxes on 1stDibs today.

Question 18

What is a vinaigrette box?

Accepted Answer

A vinaigrette box is a small metal container (usually silver) with a perforated top. People typically keep strong-smelling substances like vinegar in vinaigrette boxes. They were popular in the 18th century.

Question 19

What are vanity boxes?

Accepted Answer

Vanity boxes are small ornately decorated boxes used to hold a woman's grooming essentials, such as a powder puff and a mirror. Although initially designed for travel, they are usually placed on a vanity table or dresser in modern homes. Find a selection of antique and vintage vanity boxes on 1stDibs.

Question 20

What is a Cloisonné box?

Accepted Answer

Cloisonné is an ancient metalworking technique that creates a decorative design with enamels by the use of wire and metal strips. A Cloisonné box would be decorated in this process and used to store items like jewelry or other trinkets. Shop a collection of Cloisonné boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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Large Italian Ebony And Bone Document Box

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1970s Maitland Smith Black and Tan Lacquered Box

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Boxes

18th Century Regal Painted Florentined Italian Hinged Box

Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Very Good Pictorial Inlaid Box, England, circa 1800

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STUNNING FRENCH BLACK OPALINE GLASS BOX

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Pink Malachite Jewelry Box, Early 20th Century

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20th Century Edwardian Silver Jewelry/Trinket Box, Birmingham, 1906

Antique 19th Century English Garden Ornaments

Coal Box

Antique 19th Century Chinese Metalwork

Chinese cloisonné box

Antique 1880s Industrial and Work Tables

Outstanding Mahogany Sewing Box

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Side Tables

English Elm Coal Box

Early 20th Century British Sterling Silver

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Chinese Export Lacquered Jewelery Box

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Pr of aluminum factory boxes

Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Pair of large Japanese Lacquer Boxes

Antique 19th Century English Decorative Objects

Small English Two Compartment Tortoishell Tea Box

Vintage 1930s American Sheffield and Silverplate

Lou Costello cigar box by Alfred Dunhill.

Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Objects

Chinese Lacquered and Gilt Footed Box, c. 1840

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Pair 1950s Italian Armchairs

Antique 19th Century French Clocks

French Restauration Gilt Bronze Figural Musical Mantel Clock

Early 20th Century French Side Tables

Vintage French Petite Table

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Midcentury Italian Sideboard, 1960s

20th Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Maitland-Smith Style Mother-of-Pearl Box with Brass Ball Feet and Mahogany

Antique Mid-19th Century French Decorative Boxes

19th Century French Iron Box with Lion Paw Feet and the Original Green Paint

Antique Late 18th Century English Decorative Boxes

Georgian Tea Caddy with Ogee Feet

Vintage 1980s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Maitland-Smith Leather-Wrapped Box

2010s American Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Patinated Steel and Brass Dice Box

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Sterling Silver and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Peal Presentation Box with Jewelry

Antique 1840s Folk Art Blanket Chests

Painted Blanket Chest Signed 1848

Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Knife Boxes

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