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Shuen Yoshida Signed Vintage Japanese Mingei Hagi Ware Pottery Bowl with Box
Located in Studio City, CA
on the bottom and comes with the original signed and sealed tomobako wooden box. A rare, hard to
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

HERMES PARIS 1940 Desk Round Box In Gilt Bronze Nickel Plated Leather
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
A round desk-box designed by Hermès Paris. This is a rare round desk-box created in Paris France
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Antique Italian 17th Century Iron Box Lock with Eye of Providence
Located in Doha, QA
An exceptional and rare 17th century large iron box lock, showcasing the ornate craftsmanship of
Category

Antique Early 17th Century Italian Renaissance Doors and Gates

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated Rare Cognac Marble Lacquer Lighter Original Case
By Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
beautifully engineered piece with rare lacquer condition. In original box which is in mint condition, as good
Category

20th Century English Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Gold Plate

Shoji Hamada Japanese Earth-Toned Pottery Vase with Original Signed Sealed Box
By Shoji Hamada
Located in Studio City, CA
signed box is included. Rare to find such a beautiful piece in such impeccable condition with its
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

ART-NOUVEAU 1890 Germany Unusual Vesta Matches Box In Solid Gilt Brass
Located in Miami, FL
An antique German vesta box with art-nouveau motifs. This is an amazing and very rare vesta
Category

Antique 1890s German Art Nouveau Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Brass, Gold Plate

Shoji Hamada Mingei Kakiyu Kaki Persimmon Glaze Vase Original Signed Sealed Box
By Shoji Hamada
Located in Studio City, CA
Hamada stamped/sealed and signed box is included. Rare to find such a beautiful piece in such impeccable
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Ado Ko Verzuu Puzzel Box Model 259 Holland 1939
By Ko Verzuu, ADO
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very rare puzzle tiles box model 259. designed by Ko Verzuu for Ado Holland in 1939. Ado means
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch De Stijl Toys and Dolls

Materials

Plywood

Art Deco 1930s-1940s Stylish Pyramid Shaped Box Bag
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this superbly stylish and rare 1930s Art Deco pyramid box bag, a
Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Brass

Hermes Kelly Sellier 28 Black Box Leather Bag Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly Sellier 28 bag featured in rare Black Box leather. Considered to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Shoji Hamada Mingei Kakiyu Kaki Persimmon Glaze Vase Original Signed Sealed Box
By Shoji Hamada
Located in Studio City, CA
original Hamada stamped/sealed and signed box is included. Rare to find such a beautiful piece in such
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Particularly rare set tea bowls, made of nephrite gemstone, 1900, London England
Located in Wien, AT
here – translucent with dark markings. An exceptionally rare set in the original box, made with high
Category

Early 20th Century English Belle Époque Tea Sets

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Shoji Hamada Japanese Pottery Mingei Bamboo Tetsue Hakeme Vase with Signed Box
By Shoji Hamada
Located in Studio City, CA
. Rare to find such a beautiful piece in such impeccable condition with its original signed box. This
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

New Rare Gucci Crocodile and Patent Leather Heels Mules Sz 37
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
* Metallic Gold Insole * Brass Hardware * Patent Heel * 4.25" Heel * Comes with Box & Dust Cover * Rare Ad
Category

Early 2000s Italian Shoes

Chanel Iconic Gold Plated CC Logo Brooch with Tassel *RARE* 1993
By Chanel Boutique, Chanel
Located in Kingston, NY
: Authentic 1993 Chanel piece, made in France, with original box included. This rare brooch is a timeless
Category

1990s French Accessories

French Art Nouveau Signed Emile Gallé Cameo Glass Egg Shaped Box circa 1905
By Émile Gallé
Located in Worcester Park, GB
A rare Emile Galle signed Easter egg box and cover in red and orange over clear. The piece depicts
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Art Deco Flapper Girl Ceramic Powder/ Trinket Box, c1930 s, France
Located in Devon, England
Wonderful 1930's Art Deco ceramic powder box. A rare design and highly sought after. The attention
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Auth. Hermes Scarf Cheval Surprise - White Red - NWCTS NEW Rare!
By Annie Faivre, Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
Care Tag, Never Worn, Without Box (S Item) Country of Origin: Made in France Story about the Design
Category

Early 2000s French Handkerchiefs

A rare Duesbury Kean period Derby Porcelain Pen Tray c.1810
By Derby
Located in Exeter, GB
. Favourite games were Whist, Cribbage, Piquet and Loo. A rare Derby porcelain Counter box and cover
Category

Antique 19th Century Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Hermes La Rosee - Silk Shawl 140 - Silk Crepe - Pink - MWOCT - Rare!
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
2008/2009 Condition: Mint Without Care Tag, Without Box (MWOCT) Country of Origin: Made in France
Category

2010s French Scarves

Rare Original Keith Haring Vinyl Record Art (Keith Haring boombox)
By Keith Haring
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Original 1980s Keith Haring Record Art: Keith Haring 'The Baby Beat Box' 1986: Rare highly sought
Category

1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Materials

Offset

Majolica Ceramic Box with Lid, Butterfly Decor, Italy Mid Century Modern
By Raymor
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare majolica box with lid is decorated with multicolored raised abstract butterfly motif on
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

1910 René Lalique Perfume Bottle Ambre Antique Coty Glass Sepia Patina with Box
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Coty. Original box. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Superb patina. Extremely rare with box
Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Bottles

Materials

Blown Glass

1909 René Lalique Perfume Bottle Cyclamen for Coty Glass Green Patina with Box
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
. Original box and original label. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Superb patina. Extremely rare with
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Deco Bottles

Materials

Blown Glass

17th Century French Coffer, Oak Silver Treasure Chest, Strong Box
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
17th Century French Coffer, Oak Silver Treasure Chest, Strong Box A Very Rare piece, this Oak
Category

Antique 17th Century Elizabethan Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Oak

Rare tin can of the Belgian royal family from the 1930s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1930 / tin can / tin / Art Deco / Mid-century / Vintage A rare large tin box from the
Category

Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Tin

Danish Modern Handmade Liqueur Box, Rosewood Glass by Søren Willadsen, 1960s
By Søren Willadsen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and beautiful liqueur box made in the 1960s in Denmark by master cabinetmaker Søren Willadsen
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Blown Glass, Rosewood

Art Deco Flapper Girl Ceramic Powder/ Trinket Box, c1930 s, France
Located in Devon, England
Wonderful 1930's Art Deco ceramic powder box. A rare design and highly sought after. The attention
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

MASONIC 1890 Art-Nouveau Enameled Vesta Matches Box In Repousse .925 Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
An antique vesta box with enameled Masonic motifs. This is an amazing and rare vesta matches box
Category

Antique 1890s North American Art Nouveau Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Jacques Adnet, Sewing box in Lacquered Metal and Leather, France 1950
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Jacques Adnet (1900-1984), rare sewing box in topstitched fawn leather, structure in black
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Metal, Brass

Exceptional Hermès Guilloche Spur Shaped Pill Box By Ravinet d Enfert
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare Authentic Hermès Pill Box In shape of a spur Vintage Item Nicely decorated with the
Category

20th Century Unknown Other

J. F. Bautte Cie. A Rare Gold Enamel Jump Hour Pocket Watch C1810
Located in Mayfair, London, London
J. F. Bautte & Cie. A Rare Gold & Enamel Female Winding Ultra Slim Jump Hour Pocket Watch with it's
Category

Antique 1810s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Rare Iconic Vintage Dunhill Gold Plated light Cognac Lacquer Swiss Made Lighter
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in New York, NY
Rare Vintage Dunhill gold plated and Light Cognac light lacquer Swiss Made lighter In mint
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Vanity Items

Materials

Gold Plate

19th Century Biedermeier Money Box German Silver Engraved with Knight and Lady
Located in Epfach, DE
A rare money box from the Bidermeier period in silver with small lock that can be opened and closed
Category

Antique 19th Century German Decorative Baskets

Materials

Silver

Auth. Hermes Watch Heure MINI Lady Gold 950 - Diamonds - Croco NWOTS RARE!!
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
: Heure H Mini for Ladies HH1.190 Model Special Features: 12 Diamonds Condition: New Without Box S
Category

2010s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Christopher Dresser for Hukin and Heath Silver Plate Candy Box, circa 1880
By Christopher Dresser, Hukin Heath
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hukin & Heath, showcasing its distinguished craftsmanship. The rare naturalistic candy box was crafted
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver Plate

Gunnar Myrstrand Side Table and Storage Box by Källemo in Sweden
By Gunnar Myrstrand
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare side table and storage box designed by Gunnar Myrstrand. Produced by Källemo in Sweden.
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Auth. Hermes Shawl Ciels Bizentins - CS140 - Black Or White - MINT Rare!
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
/ 35% Silk Approx. Issue Date: 2010 Condition: Mint With Care Tag, Without Box Country of Origin: Made
Category

1990s French Scarves

Auth. Hermès Paname GM Rigide Ring – 18K White Gold - Diamonds 0.66Ct - NEw Rare
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
engraved”) Condition: New, Never Worn. Care tag not included. Includes: Hermès box + Bolduc ribbon. Notes
Category

2010s French Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

1940s by Omero Taddeini Esoteric Masonic Silver Metal Sculpture Musical Box
Located in Brescia, IT
Rare musical box by Omero Taddeini Silver metal and wood base Perfect working order Perfect
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Silver

French 1930 Art Deco Parisian Moorish Kiosk Cigarette Dispenser Mechanical Box
Located in Miami, FL
France during the art deco period, back in the 1930. This rare mechanical cigarettes dispenser box has
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Vintage Hexagonal Country House Pillar Post Letter Box Cabinet 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful vintage country house pillar post letter box, dating from the second half of
Category

Vintage 1970s Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Italian Mosaic Polychromed Wood Wrought Iron Table Box Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This distinctive mid-century Italian mosaic polychromed wood and wrought iron table box is a rare find
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Side Tables

Materials

Stone, Wrought Iron

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

1960s Mid Century BMF Stoffi Nagel Chromed Metal Modular Candle Holder inc Box
By Bmf Nagel, Fritz Nagel, Caesar Stoffi
Located in London, England
number 9151. The rare to find original square box is included. Dimensions: Depth: 10cm Width: 11cm
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Early 19th Century Venezia Pair of Inlaid Walnut Tobacco Boxes on Stands
Located in Brescia, IT
inlaid of figures of smoking men and women. The body of this rare tobacco boxes, embodies an exquisite
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Walnut

Parker Duofold Marbleized Fountain Pen Pencil Set 1930 s Rare Collectors Set
Located in Reading, Berkshire
1930's Art Deco Parker Duofold Marbleised Fountain Pen Pencil Set in Original Parker Box
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Gold Plate

Black Lacquer Box with Silver Birds by Hiroshi Mimura (1921–1975), Japan, Showa
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A striking and rare black lacquer box by celebrated Japanese lacquer artist Hiroshi Mimura (1921
Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

Silver Leaf

Staved Teak Lidded Butter Box / Container by Sigvard Nilsson for Sowe Konst
By Sigvard NIlsson, Sowe Konst
Located in San Diego, CA
. The box is super rare and measures 8.635"W x 3.625"D x 3"H; it is in superb condition. #3019
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Teak

Rare Collectors Set Art Deco Parker Duofold Marbleised Fountain Pen Pencil Set
Located in Reading, Berkshire
1930's Art Deco Parker Duofold Marbleised Fountain Pen Pencil Set in Original Parker Box
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Gold Plate

Tin Toy Bread Box Doll House Kitchen Accessory Antique German Marklin, 1900s
By Märklin
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This rare antique dollhouse miniature is for sale. This was purchased at an exceptional collectors
Category

Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

Egg Box in Lacquered Sheet Metal with Chinese Decor, French Work, 19th Century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful and rare Egg box is made of lacquered sheet metal with Chinese decor. This is a
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Serving Pieces

Materials

Sheet Metal

1970 s ROX Sicart Red and White Round Ceramic Ashtrays, New in Box
By Sicart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare 1970's new in box ceramic ashtrays made by Sicart, Italy. Ashtrays come in red and white, bowl
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Ceramic

Antique 9 Bell Music Box with Clock by Ami Rivenc, Geneva, Switzerland, c. 1880
By Japy Frères
Located in London, GB
A fine quality and rare music box made by Ami Rivenc of Geneva, Switzerland in c. 1880, featuring
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Buffet-Style Drum and Bell Music Box by Mojon Manger, Geneva, c. 1885
Located in London, GB
arrangement of the movement makes this box rare and rather special. The music box plays twelve popular tunes
Category

Antique 1880s Swiss Late Victorian Musical Instruments

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

18th Century Sevres Blue Celeste Putti Motif Sugar Box 1767, Special Order
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
durability of Sevres porcelain. Don't miss the opportunity to own this rare and exceptional Sevres sugar box
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Very Rare Vintage 1990s Black Satin Quilted Flower Gripoix Jewel Mini Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
, with marks and scuffs on the bag. Series #1. Comes with its hologram intact, card and box. Very rare
Category

1990s Evening Bags and Minaudières

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Rare Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of rare boxes for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique rare boxes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and silver. Rare boxes have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Rare boxes bearing Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Gabriella Crespi, Hermès and Louis Vuitton each produced beautiful rare boxes that are worth considering.

How Much are Rare Boxes?

Prices for rare boxes start at $50 and top out at $450,000 with the average selling for $2,336.
Questions About Rare Boxes
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    It depends on the make and model of the music box. To find the value of a music box, experts suggest that you work with a certified appraiser. The value of a music box will depend on a number of factors, including the shape it’s in. You’ll find expertly vetted music boxes on 1stDibs.