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Rare Nike Shoes Just Don x Air Jordan 2 Retro “Beach”
Located in Milano, IT
sports and fashion-loving fans. These features make these shoes unique and extremely rare.Complete with
Category

2010s American Shoes

"Penthouse, " Perfume Group by Lelong in Art Deco Box, Unusually Fine Condition
By Lucien Lelong
Located in Philadelphia, PA
designs from René Lalique and other leading designers of the day, it is rare to find a presentation box
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Models and Miniatures

Materials

Glass

Antique Treen Ware Coquilla Nut, Glove Box, Chess Dice Shaker, Lady s Card Case
Located in Dublin, Ireland
realistic asking price, Rare Treen Collectors offerings. Glove Box measures: Width: 10.5" (26.5cm). Depth
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Antique 19th Century English Regency More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

D.L.I Flamingo Bakelite Flintless Table Lighter, Circa 1950s unused boxed
Located in Torquay, GB
On offer is a rare unused and boxed 1950s bakelite battery operated flintless table lighter, the
Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Bakelite

Box and Wall Unit String Shelf Rack System by Nisse Strinning, 1960s
By String Design AB, Nils Nisse Strinning
Located in Telgte, DE
Box and wall unit string shelf rack system by Nisse Strinning, 1960s Original and rare String
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

KAZUYOSHI Japan Meiji 1890 Box In Lacquered And Gilt Wood Draped Seated Women
Located in Miami, FL
extremely rare decorative box made in the shape of a fully dressed seated holding a temple's bell. The
Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gold Leaf

RONSON 1937 Art Deco Brown Lacquered Desk Box With Touch Tip Striker Lighter
By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
deco period, back in the 1937. This is a rare near mint box with a single lid with a five-barrels hinge
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Van Cleef Arpels 1950 Pill box Pendant Charm In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
jewelry house of Van Cleef & Arpels, back in the 1950. This rare round box has been crafted in two parts
Category

Vintage 1950s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Silversmith r. Linzeler - box in solid silver and black enamel - art deco period
By Linzeller
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare round box covered in silver and black enamel in a stylized ART DECO decor. The interior is
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

GUCCI 1970 Milano Secret-Box Ball Pendant In 18Kt Gold With 8.35 Ctw Rubies
By Gucci
Located in Miami, FL
A rare secret-box ball pendant designed by Gucci. This is a very rare vintage secret-box ball
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modernist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Swedish Vintage Teak Work Box / Side Table by Sven Engstrom and Gunnar Myrstrand
By Tingströms, Sven Engström Gunnar Myrstrand
Located in London, GB
A lovely and rare Swedish vintage teak work box / side table by Sven Engstrom and Gunnar Myrstrand
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

RONSON 1937 Art Deco T-T Smoker s Desk Double Box Touch Tip Lighter
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Ronson
Located in Miami, FL
. Surely this rare desk box is a very decorative collectors piece and a will be great conversation item
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Enamel, Steel, Chrome

Rare Japanese antique wooden god statue /12th century/small wabi-sabi figurines
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
include it here. Sculptures from this period are extremely rare. A dedicated storage box is also included
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Cypress

ALEXANDER McQUEEN c.2006 Orange Large Marbled Resin Beaded Metal Necklace w/Box
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN c.2006 Orange Large Marbled Resin Beaded Metal Necklace w/Box RARE Brand
Category

Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces

Augustus Desk Lamp by E. Ferrari for Oldtimer Ferrari Otf, Original Box, 60s
By Old Timer Ferrari
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
is rare especially with the original box !
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Plastic

New Fendi Karl Lagerfeld Rare Runway Art Deco Leather Fox Fur Booties Pump Sz 40
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New W/ Box Rare Fendi by Karl Lagerfeld F/W 2013 Fox Fur Patent Leather Pump Booties Monster
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

Set of 4 Just Andersen Card Dishes in Pewter from Denmark in Original Box
By Just Andersen
Located in Stockholm, SE
. A complete set of these card-themed dishes in their original box is rare to find in such wonderful
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pewter

Nicole Frères. Mystique de Genève. A Wonderful Music Box with Six Calming Tunes.
By Nicole Frères
Located in London, GB
Nicole Frères. Mystique de Genève. A rare and wonderful music box which when wound will play six
Category

20th Century Musical Instruments

Materials

Rosewood

Mechanical Bank Speaking Dog By The Shepard Co Ca 1885; with Original Wooden Box
By Shepard Hardware Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
and charming piece of Americana. Rare to find the original box. The bank and box came directly from an
Category

Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Iron

Rare Paul Flato Imperio Mexicano 1866 One Peso Solid 18k Gold Pendant Watch
By Paul Flato
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mexicano, circa 1970 rare find with original Flato box! Mechanical lever movement, 17 jewels, skeletonized
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold

Dr C Dresser for Benham and Froud. A Scarce Aesthetic Movement Oak Coal Box.
By Christopher Dresser, Benham Froud
Located in London, GB
A rare Aesthetic Movement oak coal box designed by Dr Christopher Dresser, made by Benham and Froud
Category

Antique 1870s English Aesthetic Movement Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Brass

Heliograph of Tin Mining in Tronoh, Perak and Tambun in Sabah, Malaysia, 1907
Located in Langweer, NL
from the extremely rare boxed Malay Peninsula portfolio originally containing 72 leaves in total and
Category

Antique Early 1900s Antiquities

Materials

Paper

Malay Peninsula by C.J. Kleingrothe, 1907
By Charles J. Kleingrothe
Located in Langweer, NL
. Kleingrothe, Medan Deli An extremely rare boxed Malay Peninsula portfolio containing a title leaf, color map
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Early 20th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Hermès NIB Barenia Faubourg Kelly 25 Retorunè Double Strap
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
New in box Hermes rare Kelly 25 retorunè barenia faubourg leather and gold tone hardware with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Miu Miu Spring/Summer 1998 Lilac Runway Heels with Mirror Heel Form Size 39
By Miu Miu, Miuccia Prada
Located in Berlin, DE
accompanied by its original box, a rare and highly desirable detail for collectors. Details • Designer: Miu
Category

1990s Italian Heels

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Seal Peppers (1882)
By Thomas Johnson II
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
original box are rare to the market. Condition These antique Victorian novelty sterling silver peppers are
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany Co. Soleste Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Earrings in Platinum 18K
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Certificate Retail Price Update Letter and box A rare and radiant example of Tiffany Co.’s iconic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Cazal Sunglasses - 90s
By Cazal
Located in Milano, IT
in pink and brown. Iconic style, rare collector’s piece.Inclusion: box. Remarks: there are signs of
Category

1990s Sunglasses

Hermes New Kelly 25 Gold Togo Palladium
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
New in box Hermes rare Kelly 25 cm retournè Gold togo leather and palladium hardware. Date stamp W
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Pair of Royal Delft Blue and White Hand-Painted Ceramic Candlesticks
By Royal Delft
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
offered as a pair with original Delft boxes. This rare and elegant pair of Royal Delft candlesticks
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Chinoiserie Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Delft

Balenciaga Gilded Necklace with Lava Resin Beads
By Balenciaga
Located in Atlanta, GA
yellow saffron colors. This rare choker features a locking box clasp with a gilt metal tag signature
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Tiffany Co. 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Enamel and Diamond Compact
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
original box is rare to the market. The interior of the box bears the retailer's mark 'Tiffany Co
Category

Vintage 1910s Mirrors

Materials

Gold, Enamel

1950 s Mid Century Libbey "Cane Coaster Hostess" Set of 8 Highball Glasses
By Libbey Glass Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
1950's Mid Century Libbey "Cane Coaster Hostess" Set of 8 Highball Glasses in Original Box. A rare
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Enamel

Victorian Natural Turquoise Pearl Necklace, Circa 1860s
Located in Braintree, GB
. Complete with its rare original period fitted box, significantly enhancing collectability. A museum-level
Category

Antique 1860s British Victorian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Silver

Saint Medard Art Deco Silver Plate Baby Cocktail Shaker and One-shot Glasses
By Saint Médard
Located in Atlanta, GA
in its original gift box. This rare tete-a-tete bar accessory is crafted with a silver plate
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Vintage Piaget Classic 32MM 9643A6 18K White Gold Silver Dial Mechanical Watch
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in good condition. The watch comes with a paper dated 1971. No box. Extremely rare piece
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Tiffany Co. Soleste Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Necklace in Platinum 18K
By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
& Co. Diamond Grading Certificate & Retail Price Update Letter and box A rare and radiant example of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Rosenthal Line Phases Porcelain White Ball Ornament by Dror Benshetrit, Germany.
By Rosenthal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
undergone. New in original box. Limited production. Rare.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Post-Modern Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

20th century French Louis Roederer Silver Plated Champagne Cooler, 1980s
Located in LEGNY, FR
inside the box. Hallmark on the underside. The cooler comes in its original box (damaged), a rare detail
Category

Vintage 1980s French Wine Coolers

Materials

Silver Plate

1993 Vintage Hermès Black Mini Kelly Sellier, GHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
., delivered in its HERMES box. This rare model can be carried by hand or on the shoulder with its removable
Category

1990s French Top Handle Bags

Tiffany Co. Starburst 6.02ct Diamond Platinum Wide Bracelet
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Width: 1.10 in Condition: Excellent Includes: Tiffany & Co. Bracelet Box A rare and highly collectible
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Yves Saint Laurent YSL Arty Amethyst Purple Cabochon Black Silver Cuff Bracelet
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wokingham, England
. Come with original box. Very rare to find. Suit most people to wear. Material: Silver plated metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Wine / Water Jug (1869)
By Henry Holland 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
examples in the original presentation box are rare and becoming increasingly difficult to locate
Category

Antique 1860s Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Black Forest Childs Chair Late 19th Century
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
attention to detail found in larger Black Forest furnishings, making it a rare and decorative treasure
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Folk Art Chairs

Materials

Walnut

1980 s Piero Fornasetti Tema E Variazioni Porcelain Wall Decorative Plate Italy
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in San Diego, CA
singer Lina Cavalieri, made in Milano Italy circa 1980s. Original mark on the back. and original box
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Porcelain

1980 s Piero Fornasetti Tema E Variazioni Porcelain Wall Decorative Plate Italy
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in San Diego, CA
singer Lina Cavalieri, made in Milano Italy circa 1980s. Original mark on the back. and original box
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Porcelain

1980 s Piero Fornasetti Tema E Variazioni Porcelain Wall Decorative Plate Italy
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in San Diego, CA
singer Lina Cavalieri, made in Milano Italy circa 1980s. Original mark on the back. and original box
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Mounted Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Platinum Ruby Unheated GIA Diamond Necklace 18K Pendant Natural Huge 27.57 Cts!
Located in Sylvania, GA
PLATINUM & 18K VINTAGE PENDANT & CHAIN & BOX! Rare Untreated Rich Red 25.53 Carat Rich Red Transparent
Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

PATEK PHILIPPE DE LIMOGES VIDE POCHE Ashtray
Located in Berlin, DE
Patek Philippe ashtray Verry Rare ashtray original box
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Ashtrays

Materials

Porcelain

1970s French Perpetual Calendar in Lemon Yellow Retro Plastic Design
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
striking. This example remains in excellent working order with minimal signs of use nnd original box. A
Category

Vintage 1970s Hong Kong Space Age Desk Sets

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Coastal Cane and Rattan Desk Organizer
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful handmade coastal desk organizer. Made from wood, rattan, and cane weave. Rarer form of
Category

Mid-20th Century More Desk Accessories

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Chanel Black Leather Sock Boots with Stiletto Heel, 2000s
By Chanel
Located in Berlin, DE
original box A rare and elegant Chanel boot that transitions effortlessly from day to evening, adding
Category

Early 2000s Italian Boots

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver and Glass Tray and Liqueur Glasses
By Atkin Brothers
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
box are rare to the market. Condition This exceptional Victorian silver drinking glasses and tray set
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Stunning Nuremberg Gingerbread Candy Container, Antique German Christmas 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Amazing and rare round shaped box, hand crafted in cardboard dating from the 1910s or older. The
Category

Vintage 1910s German Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Composition

Early 20th Century West German Gilded Singing Bird Automaton
Located in Middleburg, VA
treasure for collectors of fine music boxes, rare automatons, and objects de vertu.
Category

20th Century German Rococo Revival Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel, Steel, Gold Leaf

COLUMBIA 1931 Antique Dirigible Zeppelin Movie Figural Desk Cigarette Holder
By Columbia Pictures
Located in Miami, FL
A Columbia production dirigible cigarette desk box. This is a rare desk box of a Dirigible
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Brass, Zinc

Hermes New Silk + Leather Plomb Togo Brazil Soie Cool 22 Backpack Bucket Bag
By Hermès
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare brand new with box Hermes limited edition unisex silk and leather backpack ! From the 2014
Category

2010s French Backpacks

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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.