Skip to main content

Used Book Boxes

to
54
633
295
423
342
161
122
104
97
79
50
42
36
31
23
20
17
14
13
12
11
11
10
9
9
7
7
6
6
6
5
5
3
3
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
129
64
34
29
18
Sort By
Palmwood Book Box of 35 Mineral Specimens from Democratic Republic of Congo
Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire
Democratic Republic of Congo by the minerologist called in to assess the sites and then had this book form
Category

1960s Congolese Used Book Boxes

Materials

Copper

Funky Box in Book Form
Located in Genova, Liguria
Curious box in book form. Wooden structure covered with white cloth and leather edges. English
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Used Book Boxes

Materials

Leather, Wood

Faux Book Form Secret Storage Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A charming and very necessary lidded storage box of faux book form. The dark pink / mauve and cream
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Used Book Boxes

Materials

Resin

LINE VAUTRIN "The Book" poem box
By Line Vautrin
Located in Summerland, CA
A silvered bronze box in the form of a book, inspired by Guillaume Apollinaire's "Alcools-1943
Category

1940s French Used Book Boxes

Materials

Bronze

19th c. French leather faux book liquor box
Located in New Orleans, LA
19th century faux book leather liquor box
Category

19th Century French Used Book Boxes

Materials

Leather

1900 s Tortoiseshell Box in the shape of a Book
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Tortoiseshell box in the shape of a small book, with silver hinges and locks. A small silver round
Category

Late 19th Century British Used Book Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

SILK LINED STORAGE BOX DISGUISED AS A LEATHER BOUND BOOK
Located in San Francisco, CA
A french leather bound box in the form of a book; pine construction with tooled leather and faux
Category

18th Century and Earlier French Used Book Boxes

A Charming French Box in the Shape of a Book
Located in San Francisco, CA
Covered in hunter green textured paper with multi-colored marbleized “page” edge; tan label reads “Minutes L.Olive 1814”. Two are available. Price is $500 each.
Category

19th Century French Used Book Boxes

Materials

Paper, Wood

An English Painted Book Form Box Titles including Milton and Poetry
Located in New York, NY
Delightful, clever tromp l'oeil box created to resemble a stack of old books. Illustrated
Category

Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Used Book Boxes

Period Regency Book Carrier
Located in Toronto, ON
Small scale book carrier in rosewood with balustrade form devisions over melon form feet.
Category

19th Century English Used Book Boxes

Omega Watch Box and Book
By Omega
Located in New York, NY
11.8cm*11.5cm
Category

2010s Swiss Used Book Boxes

Book shaped card case with notebook
Located in East Geelong, VIC
The front of this book shaped card case features an engraved, thin silver mount on green watered
Category

1840s English Early Victorian Used Book Boxes

Materials

Silver

Silver and Silver Gilt Book Vinaigrette
By Thomas Edwards
Located in New York, NY
London, 1834 by Thomas Edwards. A fine vinaigrette in the form of a book. With a lyre, bugle and
Category

19th Century English George IV Used Book Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large 18th century leather book conversion
Located in Toronto, ON
An 18th century grouping of leather books constructed to form a concealed inner compartment.
Category

18th Century and Earlier French Used Book Boxes

Rare and Sculptural Book by Salvador Dali "Alchimie des Philosophes, " 1975
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Fuveau, Provence
Rare and sculptural book by Salvador Dali "Alchimie des Philosophes" edition Art et Valeurs, Paris
Category

1970s French Modern Used Book Boxes

Materials

Leather, Parchment Paper, Wood

George IV Silver Vinaigrette "Quill Pen and Book Grille" by William Edwards 1823
By William Edwards
Located in Sittingbourne, Kent
depicting an open book and a quill pen amongst flower stems. By William Edwards, London, 1823. In good
Category

1820s English George IV Used Book Boxes

Materials

Silver

Cartier Red Wooden Jewelry Watch Display Case, Two Extra Boxes + Book
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
additional boxes for watches complete with foam inserts. It has the Cartier logo in gold with gold tone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Used Book Boxes

Georgian Burr Yew Book Matched Blackthorn Oyster Tea Caddy
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Burr Yew tea caddy with decorative book matched blackthorn oyster ovals on the top and front, the
Category

18th Century British Georgian Used Book Boxes

Materials

Yew

LINE VAUTRIN "The Book" poem box
By Line Vautrin
A silvered bronze box in the form of a book, inspired by Guillaume Apollinaire's "Alcools-1943
Category

French Used Book Boxes

Pair of Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver Book Cigar Boxes
By Tiffany Co.
Located in London, GB
An unusual and rare pair of sterling silver "Book" cigar and cigarette boxes. Both with engine
Category

1940s British Used Book Boxes

Materials

Silver

"Sun and Stones", Unique Painted Artist Book in Handmade Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pablo Neruda. The series consists of this book and 10 paintings entitled: In Dialogue with Stones I-X
Category

2010s Contemporary Used Book Boxes

Materials

Mixed Media, Archival Paper

Silk Lined Storage Box dDsguised as a Leather bound book
Located in San Francisco, CA
A french leather bound box in the form of a book; pine construction with tooled leather and faux
Category

18th Century and Earlier American Used Book Boxes

"The Stories of Scheherazade", Unique Artist Book in Handmade box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the Cosmos." - Despo Magoni Box: 3.25 x 11 x 4.25 inches Scroll: 8.5 x 144 inches Ink & collage on
Category

2010s Contemporary Used Book Boxes

Materials

Ink, Archival Pigment

THREE DRAWER STORAGE BOX DISGUISED AS A LEATHER BOUND BOOK
Located in San Francisco, CA
distress to finish and box; some worm holes
Category

18th Century and Earlier French Used Book Boxes

"The Anatomical Series – Box 1 Eye, Head, Hand", Handmade Artist Book
Located in Brooklyn, NY
animation and paper craft. My interests are in combining technology, traditional book arts, and sequential
Category

2010s Contemporary Used Book Boxes

Materials

Archival Paper, Digital

Jeff Koons Signed, Limited Edition Book, Taschen, Large Scale in Clamshell Box
By TASCHEN
Located in PARIS, FR
Jeff Koons 2007 #199/1500 Hardcover in clamshell box 33 x 44 cm / 17 3/8 x 13 Inches 606 pages
Category

2010s American Baroque Used Book Boxes

Materials

Fabric

Grace, Thirty Years of Fashion at Vogue, First Edition Book in Original Box
By Grace Coddington
Located in Miami, FL
Hard cover with box sleeve. First edition. Edition 7L 2002. With: Peter Lindbergh, Bruce Weber
Category

Early 2000s American Used Book Boxes

Materials

Paper

English Victorian 19th Century Silver Plated Biscuit Box in the form of a book
By Deykin Sons
Located in London, GB
A very decorative silver plated biscuit box in the form of a book.The lid decorated with engraved
Category

19th Century English Victorian Used Book Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Early 19th Century Pair of Grand Tour Intagilos in a Box Designed as a Book
Located in Nashville, TN
Original set of Grand Tour plaster intaglios. The set is in a double-sided box designed as a book
Category

Early 19th Century Italian Used Book Boxes

Materials

Plaster

"On the Waterfront", Digitally printed unique Artist’s Book Sculpture
By Maddy Rosenberg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
artist’s book housed in a found box.
Category

2010s Naturalistic Used Book Boxes

Materials

Archival Paper, Digital

Limoges, Enamelled Bronze Box
By Limoges
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Bronze, enamel and marble book form box. Cover plaque decorated in polychrome enamel with foliate
Category

19th Century Used Book Boxes

Vintage Box for Vinyl Records
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Box for and with vinyl records. The box imitates classic book bindings. The set includes two
Category

Late 20th Century Portuguese Modern Used Book Boxes

Materials

Plastic

P 10 - abstract book art mixed media in white satin frame
Located in Miami, FL
Acrylic on paper book pages White shadow box with regular glass face Frame size 14” x 11” x 1.25” Book
Category

2010s Abstract Used Book Boxes

Materials

Fabric, Glass, Wood, Plywood, Lacquer, Paper, Glue, Found Objects, Mixed...

P 05 - abstract book art mixed media in white satin frame
Located in Miami, FL
Acrylic on paper book pages White shadow box with regular glass face Frame size 14” x 11” x 1.25” Book
Category

2010s Abstract Used Book Boxes

Materials

Fabric, Glass, Wood, Plywood, Lacquer, Paper, Glue, Found Objects, Mixed...

P 02 - abstract book art mixed media in white satin frame
Located in Miami, FL
Acrylic on paper book pages White shadow box with regular glass face Frame size 14” x 11” x 1.25” Book
Category

2010s Abstract Used Book Boxes

Materials

Fabric, Glass, Wood, Plywood, Lacquer, Paper, Glue, Found Objects, Mixed...

"Live From the Leavings" - Laminated Recycled Lithographs Bound into Artist Book
Located in Brooklyn, NY
human history and the future and human expansion to the cosmos." - Margaret Craig Book with box
Category

2010s Contemporary Used Book Boxes

Materials

Wire

Isheanesu Dondo (Mood drawing with black marker on a book page)
By Isheanesu Dondo
Located in Amsterdam, NL
boxes, book pages and instruction manuals that represent his moods inspired by Shona culture. Artists
Category

2010s Contemporary Used Book Boxes

Materials

Paper, Permanent Marker

Goat: A Tribute to Muhammed Ali (Champ s edition) book; with Radial Champs
By Jeff Koons
Located in New York, NY
Blow up dolphin, tire sculpture, stool, and book in clamshell box.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Used Book Boxes

Materials

Mixed Media

"Good to the Last Drop" - Laminated Recycled Lithographs Bound into Artist Book
Located in Brooklyn, NY
human history and the future and human expansion to the cosmos." - Margaret Craig Book with box
Category

2010s Contemporary Used Book Boxes

Materials

Wire

Isheneanesu Dondo (Mood drawing with a black marker on a book page)
By Isheanesu Dondo
Located in Amsterdam, NL
scale pencil drawings on unfolded cigarette boxes, book pages and instruction manuals that represent his
Category

2010s Contemporary Used Book Boxes

Materials

Paper, Permanent Marker

Isheneanesu Dondo (Mood drawing with a black marker on a book page)
By Isheanesu Dondo
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Dondo’s work is marked by small scale pencil drawings on unfolded cigarette boxes, book pages and
Category

2010s Contemporary Used Book Boxes

Materials

Paper, Permanent Marker

Isheneanesu Dondo (Mood drawing with a black marker on a book page)
By Isheanesu Dondo
Located in Amsterdam, NL
scale pencil drawings on unfolded cigarette boxes, book pages and instruction manuals that represent his
Category

2010s Contemporary Used Book Boxes

Materials

Paper, Permanent Marker

Isheanesu Dondo (Drawing of faces with a black marker on a book page)
By Isheanesu Dondo
Located in Amsterdam, NL
cigarette boxes, book pages and instruction manuals that represent his moods inspired by Shona culture
Category

2010s Contemporary Used Book Boxes

Materials

Paper, Permanent Marker

Isheanesu Dondo (Drawing of animals with a black marker on a book page)
By Isheanesu Dondo
Located in Amsterdam, NL
cigarette boxes, book pages and instruction manuals that represent his moods inspired by Shona culture
Category

2010s Contemporary Used Book Boxes

Materials

Paper, Permanent Marker

Isheanesu Dondo (Drawing of faces and animals with black marker on a book page)
By Isheanesu Dondo
Located in Amsterdam, NL
. Isheanesu Dondo’s work is marked by small scale pencil drawings on unfolded cigarette boxes, book pages and
Category

2010s Contemporary Used Book Boxes

Materials

Paper, Permanent Marker

Isheanesu Dondo (Drawing of animals and faces with black marker on a book page)
By Isheanesu Dondo
Located in Amsterdam, NL
/marker drawing on a book page consisting of different animals and faces. The other side also has a extra
Category

2010s Contemporary Used Book Boxes

Materials

Paper, Permanent Marker

Isheanesu Dondo (Mood drawing with a black/blue/red marker on a book page)
By Isheanesu Dondo
Located in Amsterdam, NL
small scale pencil drawings on unfolded cigarette boxes, book pages and instruction manuals that
Category

2010s Contemporary Used Book Boxes

Materials

Paper, Permanent Marker

Hand-Painted Italian Tin Box Sculpture End Table
Located in Hudson, NY
Italian book tin box. Good vintage condition.
Category

1970s Italian Used Book Boxes

Materials

Metal

Passe Temps
By Fernandez Arman
Located in Tbilisi, GE
Multiple with watch-parts in plexi-box and book. The multiple and the book (full of lithographs
Category

1970s Contemporary Used Book Boxes

Materials

Plexiglass, Mixed Media

THE SUN Deluxe Edition
By Ugo Rondinone
Located in S-GRAVENHAGE, ZH
Medium: Archival pigment ink print on Innova Etching Cotton Rag 315 gsm and Hardcover book in
Category

2010s Used Book Boxes

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Pigment

End of 19th Century Green Leather Vanity/ Beauty Case 25 accessories, Paris 1890
Located in Milan, Italy
note book with pencil - 1 sewing kit - 1 letter box - 1 jewel box - 1 manicure kit - 1 comb case
Category

1890s French Used Book Boxes

Materials

Crystal

Tiffany Co. Mark Stainless Steel Mother of Pearl Quartz Watch
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Naples, FL
case, a black mother of pearl dial, and a Swiss Quartz Movement. Comes with Box, Book and Papers. Great
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Used Book Boxes

Materials

Stainless Steel

Chanel Multicolor Quilted Leather Mini Flap Flower Power New Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
leather. Includes: Dust bag, authenticity card, care book, and box 3.7"H x 1.8"D x 6.5"L Strap Drop
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Used Book Boxes

Coco Mademoiselle Figure Necklace and Flipbook 211713
Located in Forest Hills, NY
CONDITION ( 9.5/10 or A+) Includes Figurine Pendant, Ball Chain, Booklet, Flip Book and Box Signs of Wear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Used Book Boxes

Isheanesu Dondo (Mood drawing with a black marker on a cigarette pack)
By Isheanesu Dondo
Located in Amsterdam, NL
. Isheanesu Dondo’s work is marked by small scale pencil drawings on unfolded cigarette boxes, book pages and
Category

2010s Contemporary Used Book Boxes

Materials

Paper, Permanent Marker

Isheanesu Dondo (Mood drawing with a black marker on a cigarette pack)
By Isheanesu Dondo
Located in Amsterdam, NL
. Isheanesu Dondo’s work is marked by small scale pencil drawings on unfolded cigarette boxes, book pages and
Category

2010s Contemporary Used Book Boxes

Materials

Paper, Permanent Marker

Isheanesu Dondo (Mood drawing with a black marker on a cigarette pack)
By Isheanesu Dondo
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Dondo’s work is marked by small scale pencil drawings on unfolded cigarette boxes, book pages and
Category

2010s Contemporary Used Book Boxes

Materials

Paper, Permanent Marker

  • 1
  • ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Used Book Boxes", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

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 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
    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 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 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 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 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.