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Wooden Box by Master Craftsman Ray Key 1990s
By Ray Key
Located in Uxbridge, GB
We have for sale a wooden box by master woodturner Ray Key (1942-2018). Ray Key was one of the most
Category
Late 20th Century British Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Materials
Hardwood
Mid-century Redwood Burl Wooden Box c.1970
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A mid-century Redwood burl box lined with velvet.
CREATOR Unknown.
DATE OF
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Vintage Swedish, decorated, bent wooden box. Handpainted
Kurbits
style.
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A beautiful vintage bent wooden box known as a "Svepask" from Sweden. This item can be dated to
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bentwood
Wooden Storage Box with Metal Edges, England, circa 1930
Located in Culver City, CA
Wooden storage box with metal edges, England, circa 1930.
Wooden boxes with wooden lids and
Category
Vintage 1930s English Industrial Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Victorian Wooden British Box, Sterling Silver, Late 19th Century
Located in Sofia, BG
Victorian cutlery’s wooden British box
Sterling silver initials.
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Wooden Dome Box with Seascape Scene from 1880s England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wooden dome box with seascape scene from 1880s England.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Continental 19th Century Decorated Painted Paper Lined Wooden Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
The continental 19th century decorated painted paper lined wooden box featuring geometric design
Category
Antique 19th Century European Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Paint, Paper
1970s Spanish Army Wooden Ammunition Boxes with Iron Fittings
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Spanish army wooden ammunition boxes with iron fittings rope handles.
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Decorative Boxes
Materials
Iron
Two Wooden Box Indochina Iron, Decor Dragon, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Two wooden box Indochina iron, decor dragon, 19th century
Measures: H 30cm, D 17cm.
Category
Antique 19th Century Asian Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Brown
Gold Textured and Lacquered Wooden Square Box
Located in Aspen, CO
Contemporary dark brown wooden box with cracked eggshell design lacquered lid and printed metal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Decorative Boxes
Materials
Eggshell, Wood
Wooden Travel Box with Green Opaline Bottles, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Wooden travel box with green opaline bottles.
19th Century.
Measures: H: 14cm, W: 26cm, D: 15cm
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Materials
Opaline Glass
Signed Studio Craft Wooden Box with Painted Tile Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Studio craft wooden box with tile top, USA , circa 1964. The box is made of a wooden frame and
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
20th Century Italian Wooden Object Box with Tortoise Decoration
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful decorative box in precious rosewood and tortoise decoration. Very refined ideal for
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Rosewood
Small Artist Made Gold Leaf Wooden Box, France 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
An artist-made wooden box featuring a gold painted textural exterior with hand applied gold leaf
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold Leaf
Large Artist Made Gold Leaf Wooden Box, France 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
An artist-made wooden box featuring a gold painted textural exterior with hand applied gold leaf
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold Leaf
Handmade Rustic Wooden Box with Inner Tray c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A handmade wooden box with inner removable tray and segmented interior.
CREATOR
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Steel
19th Century Japanese Carved Frog and Waterlily Wooden Box
Located in Dallas, TX
wooden box, on a stand, made of what appears to be camphor wood. A hardwood native to Japan.
The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Materials
Hardwood
Large Rectangular Antique Wooden Campaign Box with Brass Hardware
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large rectangular antique wooden Campaign chest with brass hardware
Brass lock has unknown signed
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Swedish 18th Century Original Painted Wooden Box, Dated 1743
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An original painted Swedish Baroque box with beautiful ironwork and in the original blue painted
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak
Swedish Salmon Pink 18th Century Wooden Folk Art Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 18th Century Scandinavian hand painted folk art box in original salmon or light orange
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Iron
19th Century Swedish Wooden Food Box with Iron Hardware
Located in Round Top, TX
This is a pine Swedish storage box originally used for cheese and food. It makes a great storage
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pine
Wooden Coffret with a Musical Box, circa 1960-1970
Located in Opole, PL
with padding.
There is a musical box in the coffret.
The mechanism is winded up from below.
This
Category
Late 20th Century European Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Syrian Style Mosaic Wooden Inlaid Marquetry Box Backgammon Set
Located in Miami, FL
. Made in Morocco.
The board/ box is made of various woods and inlays. A genuine work of art. A set of
Category
20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Fruitwood, Walnut
Early Antique English Wooden / Treen Puzzle Box Dated 1837
Located in Bath, GB
within.
The little mahogany box has a sliding lid and once removed the underside of the lid reveals
Category
Antique 1830s English William IV Decorative Boxes
Materials
Mahogany
English 19th Century Cylindrical Lidded Wooden Box with Inlaid Volutes
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English round lidded wooden box from the 19th century, with inlay and volute motifs. Born in
Category
Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Burr Walnut Veneered Wooden Box, Austria, circa 1920
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
wooden box with great looking mirror matched walnut veneer, sealed with a traditional hand-polished
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Burl
Antique Round Wooden Kitchen Pantry Shaker Spices Box Set Jars
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique round wooden kitchen pantry shaker spices box set jars. Item features a wooden round box
Category
Early 20th Century Primitive Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
18th Century Swiss Hand Painted Wooden Box with Vegetable Motifs
Located in Marbella, ES
Late 18th century northern Switzerland wooden box with hand painted vegetable motifs.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swiss Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
18th Century Swiss Hand Painted Wooden Box with Vegetable Motifs
Located in Marbella, ES
Late 18th century northern Switzerland wooden box with hand painted vegetable motifs.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swiss Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Swedish 18th Century Wooden Monogrammed and Dated Folk Art Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish 18th century wooden monogrammed and dated Folk Art box, 1799.
An original painted box in
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak
Vintage Middle Eastern Wooden Khatam Indo Persian Islamic Box 1950
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Handmade Vintage Wooden Middle Eastern Khatam Indo Persian Pill Box.
Small Islamic Persian
Category
Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes
Materials
Fruitwood
Carved Wooden Sweater Stash Box by Joe A Avarista, 1986
By Joe A. Avarista
Located in Nashville, TN
Wooden carved argyle sweater carved and painted by Joe A Avarista. Avarista was commissioned to
Category
Vintage 1980s American Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Paint
Jewellery Box with Decorative Enamel Lid by François Lembo, circa 1960s
By François Lembo
Located in London, GB
decorative box. It is at once a visually stunning decorative object and practical wooden storage box with
Category
Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Enamel
Antique Swedish Bent Wooden Tine Box, or "Svepask" genuine Scandinavian folkart.
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A lovely Scandinavian antique bent wooden box known as a "Svepask" from Sweden. Well used, with a
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bentwood
Wooden Box with Geometric Pattern by Don Shoemaker for Senal
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wooden box with geometric pattern by Don Shoemaker for his company Señal in the 1960s. Shoemaker
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Rosewood
Swedish Wooden pyrographic Tine Box, or "Svepask" genuine Scandinavian folkart.
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
An extraordinary vintage Scandinavian svepask—a large, round bentwood box from Sweden
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bentwood
18th Century Dutch Folk Art Wooden School Bag or Box
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare Folk Art wooden school bag with traces of its original decor and color. The Netherlands
Category
Antique 18th Century Dutch Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Antique Swedish Large Wooden storage box 1802 Handmade Folk Craft
Located in Forest, BE
Swedish antique pine and birch wooden storage box. The lady’s got them to store there small goods
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Birch, Pine
Rounded Wooden Box in Burl Wood, Italy 1960, Brown Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This box in in Burl Wood, the shape is round, and the color Brown. It has been made in Italy around
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Burl
Swedish Wooden Folk Art Box With Originally Paint, Dated 1814
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A 19th Century Swedish original blue painted Folk Art box with original polychrome decoration
Category
Antique 1810s Swedish Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pine
Art Deco Wooden Walnut Box with Inlay Work, Austria, circa 1920
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Charming Art Deco wooden walnut box out of Austria from circa 1920. The decorative box from the
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Indian Antique Wooden Dowry Box with Geometric Motifs and Weathered Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indian wooden dowry box used by a merchant, with geometric design. Charming us with its
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
20th Century Art Nouveau Mahogany Wooden Box/ Humidor, AT ca. 1915
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
1915.
This simple, yet elegant humidor/ wooden box was made of fine, solid mahogany and shows a
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Wooden Rectangle Box Covered in Bone Facets with Brass Knobs
Feet
Located in Ross, CA
Wooden box covered with beveled stone squares with brass feet and knob. The hardware is brass
Category
1990s Unknown Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bone, Wood
19th Century Wooden Swedish Food Box with Iron Straps and Handle
Located in Round Top, TX
This Swedish food box has terrific hardware and a nice worn patina. It's a great decorative item or
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
English 1880s Wooden Cutlery Box Mounted on Stand with Carved Spandrels
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English cutlery box from the late 19th century, mounted on a custom stand. Created in England
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Antique Swedish Bent Wooden Tine Box, or "Svepask" genuine Scandinavian folkart.
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A beautifully rare Scandinavian antique bent wooden box known as a "Svepask" from Sweden. Well used
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bentwood
Antique Swedish Bent Wooden Tine Box, or "Svepask" genuine Scandinavian folkart.
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
A beautifully rare Scandinavian antique bent wooden box known as a "Svepask" from Sweden, one can
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Rustic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bentwood
Silver seashell vanity box with a trim on the lid and wooden handle
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver seashell vanity box with lid trim and wooden handle. Metal: Silver. Origin
Category
Antique 19th Century European Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Antique Monumental Anglo Indian Wooden Trinket Box With Marquetry Depicting Elep
Located in Long Island City, NY
Antique Monumental Anglo Indian Wooden Trinket Box With Marquetry Depicting Elephants with key
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Rare Mid-Century French Wooden Box Citroen DS Model Car Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rare 1960s French Mid-Century decorative lidded box featuring a car. This varnish wood box is a
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Aluminum, Copper
Antique Swedish Wooden butter storage box 1800
s Handmade Folk Craft
Located in Forest, BE
Swedish antique pine and birch wooden butter storage box . Fine quality of bentwood. It is a true
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Birch, Pine
Maitland Smith Wooden Jewelry Trinket Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maitland Smith with cast figural metal monkey on a wood box, features the form of a monkey crafted
Category
Vintage 1980s Philippine Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wood
Pair Of Vintage Wooden Shotgun Cartridge Ammo Box Crates, Kynoch And Eley
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE SHOTGUN AMMUNITION CRATES
Two wooden crates, originally used to transport shotgun
Category
Early 20th Century British Industrial Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pine
Antique Regency Brass Bound Coromandel Traveling Desk Wooden Writing Slope Box
Located in Dublin, Ireland
worn, but best left unreplaced. Box closes firmly with no gaps. Lock and key are present and are
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Antique Primitive Wooden Red Painted Folk Art Keepsake Letter Box 11"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique primitive red painted wood keepsake letter trinket storage box with latch.
Dimensions
Category
Early 20th Century Primitive Decorative Boxes
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Cylinder Music Box in Wooden Cassette, 10 Melodies, Around 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Large spring-loaded cylinder mechanism in a rectangular, veneered wooden case with a hinged, inlaid
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Other Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
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Decorative Wooden Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of decorative wooden boxes available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct decorative wooden boxes — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. We have 290 antique and vintage decorative wooden boxes in-stock, while there are 22 modern editions to choose from as well. Decorative wooden boxes have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Decorative wooden boxes made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Fornasetti, Alfred Klitgaard and Rajhastani each produced beautiful decorative wooden boxes that are worth considering.
How Much are Decorative Wooden Boxes?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $750, while they’re typically $35 on the low end and $850,650 highest priced.
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 Decorative Wooden Boxes
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023There are many things you can do with old wooden boxes. Depending on their size, you can use them as toy boxes, desks, coffee tables or nightstands. Line smaller ones with plastic and use them as planters or incorporate fabric lining and transform the boxes into storage baskets for small odds and ends. On 1stDibs, find a collection of wood boxes.
- What is a wooden box called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A wooden box is sometimes called a crate. It can be used for storage purposes. Find a variety of antique and vintage wooden boxes and other storage solutions on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023To preserve old wooden boxes, you can apply an oil or clear coat finish. Products that may be suitable for use include linseed oil, clear lacquer and polyurethane. However, you should always read the label on products first to ensure that the finish or oil is safe to use on the type of wood. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of wooden boxes.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023To clean a vintage wood box, wipe it with a soft cloth moistened with mild dish soap and water. You can use a soft-bristled brush and soapy water to remove dirt from the hinges and clasp. Next, use a fresh, damp cloth to wipe away the soap and then finish by drying with a third cloth. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of wood boxes.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Omega started using wooden boxes in 1999. Originally, only the luxury watchmaker's Co-Axial timepieces came in the packaging. In 2015, Omega began presenting Seamaster and Aqua Terra Series watches in wood boxes as well. Shop a large collection of Omega watches on 1stDibs.
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