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98 Limited Editions Book Club Book Box Sets Collection of Illustrated Books
Located in Houston, TX
. Dimensions are of average book size.
Category
1930s American Art Deco Used Book Boxes
Materials
Paper
Collection of Elizabeth Taylor Christies Auction Catalog 6 Vol Book Box Set
Located in Dayton, OH
Complete vintage six volume boxed set of Christie’s auction catalog for “The Collection of
Category
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Used Book Boxes
Materials
Paper
Mid-19th Century French Leather Bound Book Box with Six Old Fashioned Glasses
Located in Dallas, TX
For a interesting bar accessory, look no further than this colorful antique Faux-book "Cave à
Category
Mid-19th Century French Used Book Boxes
Materials
Leather, Glass
Early 20th Century Russian Malachite Book Form Box with Mineral Specimens
Located in London, GB
This is a superb quality Russian antique malachite book form jewel box, circa 1900 in date, later
Category
Early 1900s Russian Used Book Boxes
Materials
Malachite, Brass
Italian Book File Boxes
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Italian book file boxes, late 19th-early 20th Century. Lovely green-turquoise hues. “Rassegna
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Used Book Boxes
Materials
Wood
Italian Faux- Book Leather Box
Located in Pomona, CA
Italian" Romeo and Juliet" faux-book embossed leather box.
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1950s Italian Used Book Boxes
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Wooden Book-Shaped Box
Located in High Point, NC
Whimsical and unique, this wooden box shaped like a leather-bound book is sure to delight any
Category
20th Century European Used Book Boxes
Materials
Leather, Wood
Italian blue book form file boxes
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Italian blue paper book form file document boxes. the spine in marbled turquoise paper the
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Early 20th Century Italian Used Book Boxes
Materials
Paper
$276 / item
19th Century book shaped inlaid olive box
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century book shaped inlaid olive box circa 1890.
Unusual Italian keep sake box made in olive
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Used Book Boxes
Materials
Olive
Mid-Century Modernist Book-Matched Malachite Box
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modernist Bookmatched Malachite Box originates from the Russia, Circa
Category
1970s Russian Mid-Century Modern Used Book Boxes
Materials
Malachite
Mid-20th Century American Book-Form Charity Box
Located in New York, NY
Jersey in 1943 by Rabbi Aaron Kotler, known as one of the greatest Rabbis of the 20th century. This box
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Used Book Boxes
Materials
Brass
Italian Book Form Document Boxes circa 1920 -sold separately
Located in Charleston, SC
A Document Boxes in book form in colorful marbled paper on board with tie ribbons, used in an
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Used Book Boxes
Materials
Paper, Fabric, Cardboard
Antique Book Safe, Continental, Cedar, Disguise Volume Storage Box, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique book safe. A Continental, cedar disguise volume storage box, dating to the
Category
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Used Book Boxes
Materials
Cedar
19th Century French Mahogany Marquetry Book-Form Decorative Bible Box
Located in Dallas, TX
France circa 1880 and built of mahogany wood, the Bible book storage box, now fashioned as a table box is
Category
Late 19th Century French Used Book Boxes
Materials
Brass
Chinese Porcelain Faux-Bois Decorated Book Form Box, Republic Period
Located in Austin, TX
An early 20th century Chinese LeShan Tang Zhi faux-bois decorated porcelain box in the shape of a
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Used Book Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century German Embossed Leather Bound Book-Form Decorative Table Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Germany circa 1880, the embossed leather book binding, now fashioned as a table box is fitted with gilt
Category
Late 19th Century German Used Book Boxes
Materials
Leather, Paper
Maitland Smith Odyssey Degas Stacked Leather Book Picture Frame Keepsake Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Maitland Smith trinket / keepsake / jewelry box / casket in the shape of two stacked
Category
Late 20th Century Used Book Boxes
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Three Vintage Faux-Book Decorative Boxes from an Italian Winery, circa 1940
Located in Atlanta, GA
Five Italian wood and paper covered faux-book decorative boxes from the mid-20th century, priced
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Used Book Boxes
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paper
Antique Book Safe, English, Bound Keepsafe Box, Home Library, Edwardian, C.1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique book safe. An English, bound keep-safe box for the home library, dating to the
Category
Early 1900s British Edwardian Used Book Boxes
Materials
Velvet, Paper
1900s French Leather Book Stack Tantalum Liquor / Drinks Box, neo empire style
Located in Paris, FR
Superb rare Neo-Empire style piece: a stack of tantalus-designed leather books with hidden shot glasses and decanters. Made in France.
This magnificent tantalus dates from the early...
Category
1920s French Empire Revival Used Book Boxes
Materials
Gold Leaf
Large Mid-20th Century French Marquetry Box in the Shape of a Book
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid-20th century French mahogany and maple marquetry box takes the shape of a large book. The
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Used Book Boxes
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany, Maple, Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century French Hand-Painted Porcelain "Book" Jewelry Box.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th Century French Hand-Painted Porcelain "Book" Jewelry Box.
Category
19th Century French Used Book Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
English Early 20th C Oversized Huge Ex Museum Leather Bound Book Folios Box
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A collection of 6 huge museum storage folios in the fashion of old English leather-bound books.
Wooden caucus, with gilt tooled leather spines and canvas coverings. All extremely we...
Category
Early 20th Century English Used Book Boxes
Materials
Brass
Bronze Box in the Shape of a Book with Ship, Signed Max Le Verrier, circa 1925
Located in Fayetteville, AR
city of Paris, a sailing ship on the high seas. A beautiful bronze box in the shape of a book signed by
Category
1920s French Used Book Boxes
Materials
Bronze
A Small Faux Book Stack
Located in Dallas, TX
A small faux book stack with lifting lid. Inside lined with moire fabric. All sets on turned legs
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19th Century English Used Book Boxes
Materials
Wood, Leather
Rare Wedgwood Mounted Book Slide
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Coromander Book Slide Made By Charles Asprey #166 Bond Street LONDON Hand Engrave
Category
19th Century English Used Book Boxes
Materials
Brass
19th-century Small Book-Hide
Located in Farsta, SE
19th-century Small Book-hide
With beautiful intricate carvings.
Was originally painted in black
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Book Boxes
Materials
Pine
Early 19th Century French Hand-Painted Porcelain Jewelry Box Shaped as a Book
Located in Dallas, TX
This unique antique decorative porcelain box was sculpted in Paris, circa 1840. The ceramic book is
Category
Early 19th Century French Renaissance Used Book Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Anglo-Indian Quill Book Rack
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A rare Anglo-Indian bookrack made of hardwood and porcupine quills with a tight architectural form. You can flatter your books by putting them in it, or just display it as is. This h...
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19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Used Book Boxes
Sterling Silver ‘Book’ Vinaigrette - Antique Victorian
By Edward Smith
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ribbed design to replicate the book’s spine binding.
The remaining three sides of the box feature
Category
1850s English Victorian Used Book Boxes
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Leather Bounded Faux-Book Folder, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Group of two folder with gilt decorated brown leather bounded faux-book edges.
Dimensions: Each
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Used Book Boxes
Materials
Leather, Paper
$550 / set
Signed Bronze Parrot Sitting on a Book
Located in Dallas, TX
a bronze parrot sitting on a book with rosary and pipe. The book is "Vert-Vert" by Grassett. The
Category
French Used Book Boxes
Materials
Bronze
1960s Italian Leather Book Motif Trash Can
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Italian leather trash can made with book bindings.
Category
1960s Used Book Boxes
Materials
Leather
Large Swedish Book-Hide late 18th century
Located in Farsta, SE
Large Swedish Book-Hide late 18th century
The craftsmanship is truly amazing, made by a master
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Used Book Boxes
Materials
Pine
Outstanding William IV Book Vinaigrette by Rawlings
Summers
Located in London, GB
Rawlings & Summers are universally recognized as the makers of the finest of the book vinaigrettes
Category
1830s English Used Book Boxes
Huntley
Palmers Biscuit Tins In Book Form, 2
Located in Astoria, NY
Antique Huntley & Palmers book-form biscuit tins, ca. 1901, two (2) each in the form of a stack of
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Book Boxes
Materials
Tin
c. 1930s-40s Book Form Biscuit Tin by Huntley
Palmers
By Huntley
Palmers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Large scarlet book form biscuit tin box by Huntley & Palmers, c.1930s-40s, English. Scarlet with
Category
Mid-20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Used Book Boxes
Materials
Metal
19th Century Oversized
Grand Livre
Book Folio Maison de Papeterie
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Here we have a huge oversized folio in the form on a half bound leather book. The book is hinged to
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Used Book Boxes
Materials
Softwood, Paper
Antique Gilt Indian Prayer Book
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Comprised of eight gilt and red lacquered scripted panels including seven pages with cover; all mounted in a custom shadowbox frame. Very good condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Tibetan Used Book Boxes
Chinese Blossom Papier-Mâché Box
Located in Chicago, IL
from a book. Today, the vintage box is ideal as a decorative vessel or a storied way to store household
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Folk Art Used Book Boxes
Materials
Paper
c. 1930s-40s Scarlet Book Form Biscuit Tin by Huntley
Palmers
By Huntley
Palmers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Large scarlet book form biscuit tin box by Huntley & Palmers, c.1930s-40s, English. Scarlet with
Category
Mid-20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Used Book Boxes
Materials
Metal
Antique Keystone View Stereoscope Library Book Slides Images World War
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Keystone View Co Sterographic Library index photo cards / slides and Stereoscope. Features the stereoscope and images from Tour of the World Volume 1, World War Volume 1, pl...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Used Book Boxes
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Fine "Book" Vinaigrette" Made in Birmingham in 1838 by Taylor
Perry
Located in London, GB
The vinaigrette is of narrow rectangular form and is modelled to simulate a book. This example has
Category
Mid-19th Century English Used Book Boxes
Early 20th Century Child
s Book
Carrier Form Biscuit Tin by Hutley
Palmers
By Huntley
Palmers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Child's books & carrier form biscuit tin box by Huntley & Palmers, early 20th century, English
Category
Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Used Book Boxes
Materials
Tin
Set of Five Late 19th Century French Multicolor Decorative Faux Book Stacks
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of five faux book stacks from the late 19th century with brown, red, green and black tones
Category
Late 19th Century French Used Book Boxes
Materials
Leather, Paper
Brass Box in the Shape of a Book, Netherlands, Early 18th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Very charming brass box in the shape of a book. From Netherlands and probably from the early 18th
Category
Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Used Book Boxes
Materials
Brass
An exceptionally rare George III Filigree Needle Case, modelled as a Book.
Located in London, GB
This extremely rare and outstanding Needle Case is modelled as a book. The front and reverse are
Category
1780s English Used Book Boxes
Charles X Period Sewing and Music Box
Located in Paris, FR
Woodwork, published in 1772. We learn from his book that toiletry boxes known as the Necessaire are small
Category
1820s French Charles X Used Book Boxes
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Velvet, Wood
Biedermeier Box, Walnut Veneer, South Germany circa 1840
Located in Regensburg, DE
Straightened Biedermeier box. Beautiful book-matched walnut veneer. Restored and hand polished with
Category
1840s German Biedermeier Used Book Boxes
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Swedish Love letter pocket in the shape of a book from the Empire period 1820s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Swedish Love letter pocket in the shape of a book from the Empire period 1820s. Made by bookbinder
Category
1820s Swedish Empire Used Book Boxes
Materials
Leather, Paper
19th Century Crystal and Mother-of-Pearl Toiletry Box
Located in Paris, FR
Woodwork, published in 1772. We learn from his book that toiletry boxes known as the Necessaire are small
Category
Early 19th Century French Charles X Used Book Boxes
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
A Handsome Set of 3 English Victorian Leather Bound Game Boxes
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome and large-scaled set of 3 English Victorian leather bound hand-tooled book-form game
Category
19th Century English Used Book Boxes
Antique Cubic Tea Box, Birch Veneer, North Germany circa 1860
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful cubic tea box. Birch book-matched veneered on softwood. Restored and hand polished with
Category
1860s German Neoclassical Used Book Boxes
Materials
Birch, Softwood
William Brice, Notations 1982, Twelvetrees Press, First Edition
Located in New York, NY
. Hardcover with book box.
During 1982 William Brice completed a series of brilliantly colored drawings on
Category
20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Used Book Boxes
Materials
Paper, Linen
Early 20th Century Edwardian Collection of Herbarium Grass Specimens
Located in Lowestoft, GB
discolouration as one would expect, each pine book box has knocks and abrasions consistence with age.
English in
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Used Book Boxes
Materials
Natural Fiber, Pine
Early 19th Century Hand Carved Prisoner of War Box
Located in London, GB
book box was made carved and inlaid dating the late war from the beef bones of their food. Left as a
Category
1850s Unknown Folk Art Used Book Boxes
Materials
Wood
Vintage Wooden Book-Shaped Box
Located in High Point, NC
Whimsical and unique, this wooden box shaped like a leather-bound book is sure to delight any
Category
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Used Book Boxes
Materials
Wood
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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
- What is a book box?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- How were book presses used?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- What is a snuff box used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A 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, 2022A 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.
- What are octagon boxes used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An 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, 2022You 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.
- What is a patch box used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- When were hat boxes used?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Hat 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, 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, 2022A 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.
- What color box does Cartier use?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Cartier 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, 2023Omega 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, 2023Louis 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.
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