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Two Vantage Japanese Old Fashion Kiku, Book Style Lunchbox by Teinen
Located in Norton, MA
Two Japanese old fashion Kiku - book style lunchbox By Teinen. The oldy memory after WWII in the
Category

20th Century Japanese Used Book Boxes

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Unique Leather Italian Box 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unique vintage piece is a decorative box designed to resemble a leather-bound book titled
Category

1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

A Rare Art Nouveau Carved Secret Safe Book This is a very attractive piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Rare Art Nouveau Carved Secret Safe Book This is a very attractive piece, carved in walnut and
Category

Early 1900s Art Nouveau Used Book Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Collection of Four Vintage Florentine Scuola del Cuoio Embossed Leather Boxes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
card box, and two hollow 'book' shaped boxes that fit into a leather binder (also for playing cards or
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century Victorian Malachite Stone Box With Natural Mineral Samples c.1880
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Victorian malachite book shaped box with natural mineral samples. When the box
Category

20th Century British Other Used Book Boxes

Materials

Malachite, Multi-gemstone

France box in the shape of books or Tantalo books Liquor set - leather
By Napoléon III
Located in Valladolid, ES
Amazing Tántalo or book-shaped leather box concealing a beautiful wheel-engraved crystal set
Category

1890s French Napoleon III Used Book Boxes

Materials

Crystal

Antique Sterling Silver Book Vinaigrette
By John Tongue
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
in the form of a book; an addition to our silver boxes collection. This exceptional antique
Category

1840s British Victorian Used Book Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Silver matchbox book-shaped with plant engravings and sliding opening
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver matchbox in the shape of a book with engraved plant motifs surrounding a
Category

19th Century European Used Book Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique Punch and Judy Book Sterling Silver and Enamel Vesta Case
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Judy book vesta case; an addition to our range of collectable silver cases. This exceptional antique
Category

1880s British Victorian Used Book Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Cartier: Jewelers Extraordinary by Hans Nadelhoffer (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This book traces the history of the famous jewellery firm, and shows examples of its designs for
Category

20th Century Used Book Boxes

Antique Rare English Book-Shaped Sheffield Silver Humidor circa 1885
Located in New Orleans, LA
A very handsome late 19th century silver plate humidor.
Category

Late 19th Century English Used Book Boxes

Materials

Sheffield Plate

Antique Personal Diary Repository, Scottish, Brass, Keepsake Case, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
period, circa 1870. This striking book form keepsake case showcases the craftsmanship and decorative
Category

1870s British Victorian Used Book Boxes

Materials

Brass

Vintage Sterling Silver Mounted Malachite Casket 20th Century
By Betjemanns Sons
Located in London, GB
cabinet, box and book slide making to new heights. They specialised in designs for operating the way that
Category

Late 20th Century English Used Book Boxes

Materials

Malachite, Sterling Silver

Set of Six Vodka Shot Glasses by Stella Polaris
Located in Delray Beach, FL
come with the original book box. Box size is: 9.”25 x 6.”5 x 2.”5.
Category

20th Century Swedish Used Book Boxes

Materials

Art Glass

Arthur Umanoff Walnut Magazine Rack
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
book box, this piece is not only attractive but very functional. In very good vintage condition.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Book Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Hello 2000 Good-Bye 1999, boxed bears, Steiff Limited Edition 1999
By Steiff
Located in Delft, NL
are 22 cm high and the EAN number is 670367, limited number is 04202. The box looks like a book and
Category

20th Century German Used Book Boxes

Materials

Mohair

Vintage Ritz Carlton Address / Phone Book with Box
By Ritz Carlton
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage "Ritz Carlton" address / phone book with box, circa 1990s. The hard cover book is in new
Category

Late 20th Century American Used Book Boxes

Materials

Paper

X Rose for her
Located in Stockholm, SE
(e.g., green enamel leaves). - Packaging: Presented in a velvet-lined antique book box, with a dried
Category

2010s Asian Art Nouveau Used Book Boxes

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

X Rose for her
X Rose for her
$15,280 / set
French Book Ends Or Letter Box Desk Accessory 1920s Art Deco
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
French 1920s Art Deco Book Ends or Letter Box Desk Accessory.
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Used Book Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Silver Loderein Box in the Shape of a Book
Located in Delft, NL
A 19th century silver loderein box in the shape of a book A silver loderein box in the shape of
Category

19th Century Used Book Boxes

Materials

Silver

Miguel Berrocal La Mini Zoraida Nickel Plated Puzzle Sculpture Box and Book
By Miguel Berrocal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Miguel Berrocal La Mini Zoraida Nickel Plated Puzzle Sculpture with Box and Book. Includes
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Used Book Boxes

Materials

Metal

Miguel Berrocal La Mini Maria Nickel-Plated Puzzle Sculpture Box and Book
By Miguel Ortiz Berrocal
Located in New York, NY
Miguel Berrocal La Mini Maria nickel-plated puzzle sculpture in box with book. Listing includes
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Late 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Used Book Boxes

Materials

Nickel

Miguel Berrocal La Mini Cariatide Nickel Plated Puzzle Sculpture w/ Box and Book
By Miguel Berrocal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Miguel Berrocal La Mini Cariatide Nickel Plated Puzzle Sculpture in Box with Book. Circa
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Book Boxes

Materials

Metal

"The Big Nude" Sumo Book with Stand Helmut Newton with Original Box
By TASCHEN, Helmut Newton
Located in Atlanta, GA
Helmut Newton's Sumo book. The first Sumo and also the most exciting and collectible one ever
Category

1990s German Modern Used Book Boxes

Materials

Chrome

JAQUES 1850 STAUNTON PATTERN CHESSMAN CHESS SET INC SMALL BOOK AND HARDWOOD BoX
By House of Staunton
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, Victorian Jaques Staunton pattern Chessman chess set in the original little mahogany box and accompanied by
Category

1850s English Early Victorian Used Book Boxes

Materials

Hardwood

Miguel Berrocal La Mini Maria Nickel-Plated Puzzle Sculpture Box and Book
By Miguel Berrocal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Miguel Berrocal La Mini Maria nickel-plated puzzle sculpture in box with book. Listing includes
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Used Book Boxes

Materials

Metal

Gucci Italy Small Round Book Mark / Desk Collectible in Gucci Box 21st c
By Gucci
Located in University City, MO
Gucci Italy small round book mark / desk collectible in Gucci presentation box 21st c. Tom Ford
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Used Book Boxes

Vintage Moeck German Wooden Flute with Original Box and Instruction Book - 2Y330
Located in Bordeaux, FR
dedication to quality craftsmanship. Complete with its original box and instruction booklet, it’s an
Category

20th Century French Used Book Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paper

Deluxe Linen Wrapped Clamshell Box of Sandra Chevrier s Cages Book with Print
By Sandra Chevrier
Located in Draper, UT
Linen Wrapped Clamshell Box Contains one copy of the hardcover book and one signed and numbered
Category

2010s Used Book Boxes

Materials

Linen, Archival Paper

Large illustrated Carnaval gift book in bespoke box (Hand Signed and Numbered)
By LeRoy Neiman
Located in New York, NY
LeRoy Neiman Carnaval gift book in bespoke box (Hand Signed and Numbered), 1981 Hardback Monograph
Category

1980s Pop Art Used Book Boxes

Materials

Ink, Mixed Media, Offset

Modern 21st Century English Solid Silver Book Shaped Cigar Box, London c.2015
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Modern 21st Century solid silver book shaped cigar box. Elegantly crafted, this box has a solid
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Other Used Book Boxes

Materials

Silver

Collection of 50 Shimacho Stripes Textile Samples in a Handmade Box (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This is a beautiful box of fifty Shima/Shimacho Japanese textile design samples from the late 19th
Category

19th Century Used Book Boxes

Materials

Textile

19th Century Silver Loderein or Snuff Box in the Shape of a Book
Located in Delft, NL
A silver loderein or snuff box in the shape of a book A silver loderein box in the shape of a
Category

19th Century Dutch Used Book Boxes

Materials

Silver

The Book of Common Prayer. c. 1875 - BOUND IN BONE - WITH IT S ORIGINAL BOX !
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: (BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER). TITLE: The Book of Common Prayer, and Administration of The
Category

1870s British Used Book Boxes

Materials

Leather, Bone

Antique Book Chain Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Chrysoprase Box Clasp
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
hallmarks to help with identification. We've never seen a chain like this. It resembles a book chain, but
Category

2010s American Contemporary Used Book Boxes

Materials

Chrysophrase, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Marquise De Sevigne Tantalus Set with Leather Figural Book Case or Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
bottle and six surviving shot glass which have stylized leaf decoration done in gilt. The box is signed
Category

Early 20th Century French Renaissance Used Book Boxes

Materials

Leather, Glass, Softwood

Tiffany Co Sterling Silver Bookmark In The Shape Of An Open-Book In Box
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Original Tiffany Co Sterling Silver Bookmark In The Shape Of An Open-Book Stamped
Category

Late 20th Century American Art Deco Used Book Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

The Furniture of Versailles, 17th and 18th Centuries 2 Volume Box Set (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A beautifully photographed 2 volume box set of books which presents this prestigious collection of
Category

18th Century Used Book Boxes

Materials

Paper

From the Cradle to the Grave Book (limited edition hand signed monograph in box)
By Damien Hirst
Located in New York, NY
; Saatchi Gallery, London; Gagosian Gallery, New York; and Tate Gallery, London. Book information
Category

Early 2000s Young British Artists (YBA) Used Book Boxes

Materials

Mixed Media, Lithograph, Offset

The Horizon Book of the Renaissance
Located in Bradenton, FL
The Horizon Book of the Renaissance. Boxed, cloth-covered hardcover book. Published by American
Category

1960s American Renaissance Used Book Boxes

Materials

Paper

Alexandre Serebriakoff, Portraitiste D interieurs (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
A beautifully produced book, in a presentation box. Being one of a limited edition of only 5000
Category

Late 20th Century Rococo Used Book Boxes

Materials

Paper

Robert Crumb, Sketchbooks 1982-2011
By Robert Crumb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in the boxed set contains 224 pages, for a total of 1,344 pages of prime Crumb. This six-book
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Used Book Boxes

Louis Vuitton Travel Book Artists Editions Easter Island
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-bound book in a canvas-bound box Original drawing printed by Arte-Jules Maeght studio, Paris, and signed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Used Book Boxes

Materials

Leather

Go Lucky, Norfolk - Vintage Book Spines Color Photography
By Richard Heeps
Located in Cambridge, GB
Go Lucky, vintage book spines photograph from Richard Heeps' Norfolk series. Browsing second hand
Category

2010s Pop Art Used Book Boxes

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Go Lucky, Norfolk - Vintage Book Spines Color Photography
By Richard Heeps
Located in Cambridge, GB
Go Lucky, vintage book spines photograph from Richard Heeps' Norfolk series. Browsing second hand
Category

2010s Pop Art Used Book Boxes

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Go Lucky, Norfolk - Vintage Book Spines Color Photography
By Richard Heeps
Located in Cambridge, GB
Go Lucky, vintage book spines photograph from Richard Heeps' Norfolk series. Browsing second hand
Category

2010s Contemporary Used Book Boxes

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Desire, Milan - Book Kiosk, Italian color photography
By Richard Heeps
Located in Cambridge, GB
street book kiosk. A Short History of Milan began in November 2018 for a special project featuring at
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Used Book Boxes

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Wanderlust Goes South, Norfolk - Vintage Book Spines Color Photography
By Richard Heeps
Located in Cambridge, GB
Wanderlust Goes South, vintage book spines photograph from Richard Heeps' Norfolk series. Browsing
Category

2010s Pop Art Used Book Boxes

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Vintage Book Spines - Two Framed Multicolor Photographic Art Print
By Richard Heeps
Located in Cambridge, GB
'. Vintage book spines photograph from Richard Heeps' Norfolk series. Browsing second hand book shops on
Category

2010s Contemporary Used Book Boxes

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

School Fun, Norfolk - Vintage Book Spines Multicolor Photograph Framed
By Richard Heeps
Located in Cambridge, GB
in a museum board white window mount and a choice of black or white box frame fitted with anti
Category

2010s Contemporary Used Book Boxes

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Wanderlust Goes South, Norfolk - Vintage Book Spines Color Photography
By Richard Heeps
Located in Cambridge, GB
Wanderlust Goes South, vintage book spines photograph from Richard Heeps' Norfolk series. Browsing
Category

2010s Pop Art Used Book Boxes

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Scenes From A Childhood Limited Edition Book/Print
By Michael Massaia
Located in Westwood, NJ
The Limited Edition is offered as a signed and numbered edition of 45. Housed in a clamshell box
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Used Book Boxes

Materials

Photographic Paper

Mother India, Delhi - Multi-color Asian Book Photography
By Richard Heeps
Located in Cambridge, GB
perfect for book lovers, it even gives you the sense of book hunting in a store. This artwork is a
Category

2010s Contemporary Used Book Boxes

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

B. Barcelona Hardcover Book 2007 by Manuel Vazquez Montalban
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
hardcover book is in like new condition in slip case box. Barcelona in all its splendor, in full color, with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Expressionist Used Book Boxes

Materials

Paper

Segretissimo Special, Milan - Book Kiosk, Italian color photography
By Richard Heeps
Located in Cambridge, GB
traditional Italian street book kiosk. A Short History of Milan began in November 2018 for a special project
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Used Book Boxes

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Book, John Rylands Library, Manchester - Contemporary Color Photography
By Richard Heeps
Located in Cambridge, GB
this piece is you can project onto it whatever book you wish. This artwork is a limited edition of 10
Category

1980s Academic Used Book Boxes

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

Whoopee! Sheringham Market - Multi-color vintage book photography
By Richard Heeps
Located in Cambridge, GB
white window mount and a choice of black or white box frame fitted with anti-reflective UV70% glass. It
Category

2010s Pop Art Used Book Boxes

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Silver Gelatin

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Used Book Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of used book boxes available for sale. Each of these unique used book boxes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. There are all kinds of used book boxes available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of used book boxes to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Modern and Georgian used book boxes are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made used book boxes over the years, but those made by Maitland Smith, Miguel Berrocal and Carl Otto Czeschka are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Used Book Boxes?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $962, while they’re typically $80 on the low end and $41,880 highest priced.
Questions About Used Book Boxes
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A book press was used to bind books with pressure. When a book is placed in the center of the press, the platen is lowered to firmly press the book to hold its shape. Today, book presses are a popular home decor choice for collectors and avid book readers alike. Shop a selection of vintage book presses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A patch box is a small decorative storage container made out of wood, porcelain, metal or another material. When first made during the 18th century, patch boxes held beauty patches used to cover acne breakouts and other skin imperfections. Today, people use them as small keepsake boxes and decorative objects. On 1stDibs, shop a range of patch boxes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Hat boxes rose to prominence in the 1800s, and they continue to be used today for storing and transporting important headwear. Shop a large collection of vintage and contemporary hat boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A snuff box is a small, decorated box used to store snuff ( scented, powdered tobacco). Snuff boxes come in two sizes: small pocket boxes and larger communal boxes for use at the table. Pocket boxes are often designed to retain a little amount of snuff for immediate use and are designed to hold a day or two's worth of snuff. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage snuff boxes.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An octagon box was a small ornamental box designed to hold trinkets and jewelry. It’s primary use is storage and functionality. You’ll find a variety of antique and contemporary octagon boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can use a wide range of items as a keepsake box. Decorative boxes made of wood, metal, bone, brass and other materials can all hold keepsakes. The size of what you wish to store will help to determine which box is right for your needs. If you plan to stow delicate items inside, consider a box with velvet or satin lining. You'll find a variety of keepsake boxes on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A vinaigrette box was an ornate box with a decorative interior grille, and was used to house a sponge soaked in aromatic vinegars. You can shop a collection of vinaigrette boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Cartier typically uses red boxes. Older pieces came in dark burgundy boxes with gold trim and lettering. Today, Cartier boxes are a brighter deep red color, but still show the brand name in gold foil. Shop a variety of Cartier jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, although whether or not a cigar box can be used as a humidor depends on its design. Only cigar boxes that seal well and are crafted entirely out of wood and lined with cedar should be used as humidors. You will also need to add a humidification device to the box to preserve the freshness of your cigars. On 1stDibs, find a collection of humidors.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A dough box table, also known as a bread table, was designed for making bread. The dough is placed in the wooden box to allow it to rise, then when the dough is ready to be kneaded, it can be finished on the flat top. Shop a collection of vintage dough box tables on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Louis Vuitton stopped using brown boxes in 2016. At that time, the brand began packaging handbags and accessories in saffron yellow boxes with cobalt blue ribbons and handles. Shop a collection of Louis Vuitton from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.