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Antique Wooden and Cardboard Apothecary Pharmacy Storage Jar for Valerian Root
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1900s wooden and cardboard apothecary pharmacy storage jar or box for Valerian Root
Category

Antique Early 1900s German Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Plywood, Paper

Antique Swedish Wooden basket 1800 s Handmade Folk Craft Blue and black
Located in Forest, BE
Swedish antique pine and birch wooden storage box. It was painted blue with black edges. Fine
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Birch, Pine

Brucaliffo Brass Cigar Box with Wooden Interior
Located in Firenze, FI
Keep your cigars fresh and organized in our stylish brass cigar box with a wooden interior. Made
Category

2010s Italian Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Brass

Black Forest Hand-Carved Wooden Terrier Box
Located in Northport, MI
This is a joyful novelty- a Black Forest hand-carved Terrier box. A beautifully executed piece with
Category

Vintage 1920s German Folk Art Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Wood

Silver card holder for Bridge game w/ three wooden dividers 4 claw-shaped feet
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver card holder for Bridge with three wooden dividers and four claw-shaped feet
Category

Early 20th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Wooden casket with polychrome and gilded "pastiglia" relief decor, Italy 15th c.
Located in Gorssel, GE
A rare wooden casket with polychrome and gilded pastiglia relief, Italy, 15th century. The box is
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Renaissance Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gesso, Wood

Antique Swedish Wooden barrel early 1800 s Handmade Folk Craft great condition
Located in Forest, BE
Swedish antique pine hand carved wooden barrel. Made to be used as a grain storage. Fine quality of
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pine

19th Century Wooden Shoe Shaped Snuff Boxes
Located in Delft, NL
19th century wooden shoe shaped snuff boxes Snuff boxes in the shape of a shoe. One papier-mache
Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Perfume Bottle Apothecary Caddy Box Casket
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century burl walnut wooden box with decorative brass plaque on the lid, containing two
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Antique Japanese wooden box , Japandi, Wabi-sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
A tasteful Showa-era retro cigarette case with the beautiful grain of the keyaki wood. The texture that has been used over time enhances its warm charm. Originally made as a cigaret...
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Wood

Antique Viennese Rock Crystal and Enamelled Silver Toilet Set in Wooden Case
Located in London, GB
candlesticks, a pin tray, a pair of perfume bottles, two small boxes and one long container. The items have
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Renaissance Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rock Crystal, Silver

Antique Flame Mahogany Empire Tea Caddy Wooden Casket Box 19th century
Located in Sweden, SE
Rectangular shape mahogany veneered casket made in first half of 19th century presumably in Europe. High quality work of applied arts in Neoclassical (Biedermeier) style. The fork of...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Empire Tea Caddies

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Old African Hand Carved Wooden Box 19th Century Brown Color Powder Box
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Old African Hand Carved Wooden Box 19th Century Brown Color Powder Box Powder box- jelwery Box.
Category

Antique 19th Century African Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique 18th-Century Georgian Burr Yew Tea Caddy—Elegant, natural wooden box
Located in Saint Helena, CA
artistry is evident in this tea caddy's details. It has a rectangular shape with canted corners. This box
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Tea Caddies

Materials

Yew

Old Wooden Cigar Box, Empire Style, Probably Swedish
By Olle Hermansson
Located in Stockholm, SE
A lovely empire style wooden box probably produced in Sweden. The box is 14 x 14 cm (5.6" x 5,6
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Empire Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Glass, Wood

Old African Hand Carved Wooden Box 19th Century Brown Color Powder Box
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Superb old African box with hand-carving & carrying chain on the top. Carved on all sides
Category

Antique 19th Century African Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Metal

Silver tobacco box with Belém Tower engraving and wooden interior
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver tobacco box with engraving of the Belém Tower on the hinged lid and wooden
Category

20th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

Dutch Early 19th Century Wooden Shoe Shaped Snuff Box
Located in Delft, NL
Dutch early 19th century wooden shoe shaped snuff box An early 19th century wooden hand carved
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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Wood

Emerald Green Goat Skin Covered Wooden Cylinder Box in the Style of Aldo Tura
By Aldo Tura
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a beautiful emerald green goat skin cylinder box with a brass pineapple finial on lid and
Category

Vintage 1950s European Tea Caddies

Materials

Brass

19th Wooden Security Jewelry Chest with Wrought Iron Fittings
Located in Marbella, ES
thick hinged front door with an iron plate, giving the piece a practical as well as decorative function
Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal

Pair Midcentury Modernist Carved Wooden and Brass Bird Sculptures
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of vintage hand carved sandpiper bird sculptures with elongated brass beaks and glass eyes, each mounted on stylized wood carved bases. Each measures: 9" t x 22" w x 6" d 19" t...
Category

Vintage 1960s North American Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Mid-19th Century Wooden Coffer Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl
Located in Paris, FR
Sizeable rectangular, wooden coffer with its key. The blackened wood is inlaid with mother-of-pearl
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern M.I.M.Lador Inc New York Wooden Jewelry Chest with 7 Drawers.
Located in Seattle, WA
underside, reading "Created by M..M. Lador Inc New York, Made in Japan." Known for their jewelry boxes and
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Large Antique South Asian Colonial Carved Camphor Wood Table Box Jewelry Casket
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique circa 1900 South Asian hand carved wooden decorative table box / jewel casket
Category

Early 20th Century South Asian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique English Mahogany Wooden Georgian Regency Double Tea Caddy 18h Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
have a history of being used in tea-related items, most notably as decorative inlay on 18th-century tea
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Tea Caddies

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique English Satinwood Wooden Georgian Regency Double Tea Caddy 19th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
which is updated regularly with extraordinary and decorative VERY affordable antiques.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Tea Caddies

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Wooden snuffbox with silver accents “Cigarettes” inscription
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Wooden snuff box with silver applications and the phrase "Cigarettes", with two
Category

Antique 19th Century European Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Silver

18th Century Walnut Wooden Snuffbox
Located in Delft, NL
18th Century French walnut wooden snuffbox French walnut wooden snuffbox Beautiful detailed cut
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Antique English Coromandel Wooden Double Tea Caddy by Thomas Lund 19th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Caddys, complete with its original hand cut decorative crystal mixing bowl. Condition: Superb
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Tea Caddies

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Late 19th Century Wooden Cigar Carrousel with Music
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful antique wooden cigar carousel, with music. Made in France, late 19th century. When you
Category

Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Brass

Smooth silver snuffbox with wooden interior and hinged lid
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Smooth silver snuffbox with wooden interior and hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin
Category

20th Century European Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

18th Century French Walnut Wooden Snuffbox, "Le Patre"
Located in Delft, NL
Patre" Walnut wooden box with a scene of a landscape Beautiful detailed cut scenery of the Father
Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Indian Brass Inlaid Carved Wooden Lamp
Located in Bradenton, FL
on a highly decorative wooden box. Finely carved and pierced with leaves and berries on a vine. At
Category

Late 20th Century Anglo-Indian Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

19th Century, Black Forest Carved Walnut Jewelry Casket Brienz Region
Located in Atlanta, GA
international collectors drawn to the Romantic and picturesque appeal of highly decorative wooden wares. Boxes
Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Set of Three Decorative Rustic Chic Wooden Boxes
Located in Milano, IT
Fabulous painted wooden decorative boxes from the early 1920s Rustic Chic period, made in Italy
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Rustic Decorative Baskets

Materials

Wood

American Country Wooden Curves Shadow Box
Located in Queens, NY
French model curves displayed in a green felt lined oak framed shadow box.
Category

20th Century American Country Picture Frames

Materials

Wood, Oak

Victorian Novelty Knife Box Shaped Wooden Inkwell
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and stylish British Victorian inkwell in the form of a wooden knife box dating from the
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Wood

1980s Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Nut Cracker Bird Box
Located in Plainview, NY
A vintage wooden nut cracker bird box made of walnut from 1980s. Dimensions: 10.5" D x 5.75" W x
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Vintage 1980s American Adirondack Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Wooden Carved Black Forest Tobacco Box Terrier Head ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A Wooden Carved Black Forest Tobacco Box Terrier Head ca. 1900 A beautiful example of hand carved
Category

Antique Early 1900s German Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

18th Century antique primitive wooden measure box dated 1784
Located in Boden, SE
A 18th Century Swedish Measure Box dated 1784 & Owner marked AHB BAS Measures, spatial measures
Category

Antique 1780s Swedish Folk Art Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pine

Japanese Calligraphy Set with a Red Lacquer Wooden Box 1990s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a calligraphy set with a wooden lacquer box. There is a pen, an indien ink, a porcelain pot
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Inkwells

Materials

Stone

Wooden Storage Hand-Carved Decorative Box
Located in Vienna, AT
Solid teak wood hand-carved in the early 20th century in Rajasthan. It is richly decorated overall with arabesques and floral carving.
Category

Vintage 1930s Indian Anglo Raj Blanket Chests

Materials

Teak

Antique French carved wooden Music Box Trivet-hand painted Ceramic Surface-20s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Wonderful vintage Table Decoration - hand-carved Walnut Music Box Trivet with Art Nouveau Motifs
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass

Black Forest Hunting-Theme Hand-Carved Wooden Wall Mounted Salt Box with Dog
Located in Barntrup, DE
Black Forest Hunting-Theme Hand-Carved Wooden Wall Mounted Salt Box. This beautiful and compact
Category

Vintage 1910s Swiss Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Wooden stamp box with silver applications on the casing and hinged lid
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Wooden stamp box with silver applications on the casing and on the hinged lid. Metal
Category

Antique 19th Century European Desk Sets

Materials

Silver

Stamp box in embossed silver w/ wooden interior five compartments, hinged lid
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Stamp box in embossed silver with wooden interior and five compartments, hinged lid
Category

Antique 19th Century European Desk Sets

Materials

Silver

Carl Auböck pen brass paperweight in original wooden box, Austria 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Berlin, DE
Paperweight by Carl Auböck in wooden box. The measurements given apply to the paperweight, the box
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Brass

Vintage Cast Figural Silver Tone Metal Monkey on a Wooden Box by Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Cast Figural Silver Tone Finish Monkey on Top of a Wooden Lidded Box by Maitland Smith
Category

Vintage 1980s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Silver

Antique Black Forest Style Wooden Carved Trinket Box or Bucket Owl, circa 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
1920. An impressive, large, and beautiful German Black Forest style hand-carved wooden trinket box or
Category

Vintage 1920s German Black Forest Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Antique Victorian Brass Bound Traveling Desk Walnut Wooden Writing Slope Box 19C
Located in Dublin, Ireland
writing area which is beginning to show signs of wear at opening crease area, see image. Box closes firmly
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Inkwells

Materials

Brass

French Mid Century Hand Carved Wooden Box with Lid by Alexandre Noll, 1950s
By Alexandre Noll
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare French mid century box with a lid by Alexandre Noll produced in France 1950s. In good
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Elm

Swiss Black Forest Carved Wooden Planter Box/Jardinière, circa 1880
Located in Evergreen, CO
Graceful and elegant, this beautiful wooden planter box features a pierced front carving of a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Planters, Cachepots and Jar...

Materials

Wood

Swiss Black Forest Carved Wooden Planter Box / Jardinière, circa 1895
Located in Evergreen, CO
Elegant from every angle, this beautiful wooden planter box (or jardinière in French) features
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Planters, Cachepots and Jar...

Materials

Wood

Hand-Painted Wooden Box – Stylized Bird Form – Folk Art from Rajasthan, India –
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Hand-Painted Wooden Box – Stylized Bird Form – Folk Art from Rajasthan, India – 1970s–1990s
Category

Vintage 1970s Indian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Rattan

Antique Indonesian Wood Decorative Box with Inner Red and Black Lacquered Decor
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indonesian antique wooden decorative box from the early 20th century, with red lacquered
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Small Japanese Wooden Box with Drawers and Floral Design, Japan, 20th Century
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
A small Japanese wooden chest of drawers (kodansu), dating from the early 20th century. With two
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Ado Puzzle Cubes Box Ko Verzuu, Holland, 1955
By ADO, Ko Verzuu
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice and highly decorative wooden toy cubes puzzle box model 255, designed by Ko Verzuu for
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Plywood

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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 ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    There 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    To 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 ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    To 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 ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Omega 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.