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Cartier Art Deco Black Enamel, Jadeite and Diamond Vanity Compact, circa 1920s
By Cartier
Located in Braintree, GB
An elegant Art Deco vanity compact by Cartier, Paris–Londres–New York, crafted in black enamel with
Category
Vintage 1920s French Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold, Silver
Vintage 1940s Silver Openwork Box
Located in PARIS, FR
, jewelry, or keepsakes. Whether displayed on a mantelpiece, shelf, or vanity, this silver box is sure to be
Category
Mid-20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Scarce 1931 Houbigant Art Deco Triple Compact Vanity in Orange Yellow and Black
Located in Red Lion, PA
This Scarce 1931 Houbigant Art Deco Triple Compact Vanity is a stunning and extremely hard-to-find
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal
Murano Orange Gold Fleck Bubbles Pear Top Italian Art Glass Container Vanity Jar
By Barovier&Toso, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
flecks Italian art glass candy container or vanity jewelry box. The piece has a beautiful clear and gold
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold Leaf
Vintage Sterling Silver Mounted Malachite Casket 20th Century
By Betjemanns
Sons
Located in London, GB
different compartments in vanity boxes opened and also the sprung system for book slides.
By 1871, they had
Category
Late 20th Century English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Malachite, Sterling Silver
1940s–1950s Miniature Leather Travel Case / Vanity Case
Located in Knivsta, SE
1940s–1950s Miniature Leather Travel Case / Vanity Case
A charming miniature travel case in warm
Category
Vintage 1940s Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Antique Italian 800 Hand Chased Silver
Ruby Inset Minaudière Vanity Case
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian, 20th century.
A beautiful Italian 800 silver miniadiere or makeup compact case. The case has rubies inset to the top which accents the hand chased floral decoration. The si...
Category
20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver
Alhambra Palace Granada Handmade Jewelry Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
. This unique vanity or trinket box isn’t just functional—it’s a collectible piece of history and a
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Moorish Decorative Boxes
Materials
Fruitwood
Nelialee Art Deco Red Traveling Cosmetic Toilet Vanity Case with Accessories
Located in Miami Beach, FL
. The case has a cardboard box with some writing on it that it fits into perfectly.
Although the
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Brass
Ivory Color Shagreen and Walnut Box
Located in New York, NY
subtle sheen and organic patterning, incorporating it into sleek furniture, jewelry boxes, and vanity
Category
2010s Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stainless Steel
Sand Color Shagreen and Walnut Box
Located in New York, NY
subtle sheen and organic patterning, incorporating it into sleek furniture, jewelry boxes, and vanity
Category
2010s Decorative Boxes
Materials
Shagreen, Shagreen Stingray
19th Century French Rosewood Travel Vanity Case by Peret and Dated 1855
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful antique jewelry box set was crafted in Paris, France, circa 1855. The box was made
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
English Victorian Burl Wood Makeup Box
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian burl wood traveling vanity / make up box with ebonized trim edge and a small
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Silver
Maitland Smith Bone And Satinwood Box 1970s
Located in Tampa, FL
This exquisite Maitland Smith box showcases a striking bone inlaid design on rich satinwood, with
Category
Vintage 1970s American Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bone, Satinwood
Paper covered box 1950
s classic design
Located in Dallas, TX
on a shelf, desk, or vanity, this box adds a unique, nostalgic touch to any room.
Classic 1950s
Category
Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Paper
20th Century Art Deco Glass Vanity Set of Two Bottles and Soap Container
Located in Sofia, BG
Vanity set composed of perfume bottle and eau de toilette spray and a soap container in transparent
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Glass
Miguel Berrocal Paloma Jewelry Chest and Vanity
By Miguel Ortiz Berrocal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rare design seldom seen in the market. The design folds from a minimal box into a fantastic
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Brass, Silver Plate
Elegant Miniature Vanity in Mahogany – Paris, Mid-19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant Miniature Vanity in Mahogany – Paris, Mid-19th Century
An exquisite late Empire miniature
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Glass, Birdseye Maple, Mahogany
Vintage Boho Tessellated Bone Boxes - Set of 3
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
and functional storage. Whether styled on a coffee table, bookshelf, or vanity, these elegant boxes
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Minimalist Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bone, Wood
$1,150 / set
Adriana Binazzi Sterling Silver and Macassar Wood Box, 1930s
By Binazzi
Located in Atlanta, GA
sterling stripe on the lid, accented with a textured pattern. Perfect for a vanity or dresser, this box
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Moorish Sajai Box with Semi-Precious Stones
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
.
Moorish Middle East jewelry dressing vanity ring or pin box, very decorative.
Vintage box overlaid with
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Metal
Louis Kuppenheim Silver
Vermeil Vanity Case with Dog Motif, Germany
By Louis Kuppenheim
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Louis Kuppenheim Silver & Vermeil Vanity Case with Dog Motif, Germany, ca. 1910–1925
Refined early
Category
20th Century German Other Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Collectible Gilt Metal Tibetan Box with Turquoise 1950s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
it should.
A beautiful Asian pill box for a vanity or desk.
Box measures: 1.5" height X 3" diameter
Category
Mid-20th Century Nepalese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Black Lacquer and Brass Trinket Decorative Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
trinket or jewelry box; a lovely box for a vanity or a jewelry collection.
Category
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
$240 Sale Price
51% Off
Antique Renaissance Style Italian Wood Lacquered Apothecary Box
Located in Firenze, IT
This lovely antique lacquered apothecary box was crafted in Italy in late 19th century in the style
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Moorcroft Pottery Hibiscus Heart Shaped Box with Lid, England
By Moorcroft Pottery
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
vanity or dresser box, as a pill or jewelry box, or even as a nightstand table display; it combines
Category
20th Century British Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
1920s Art Deco Gold
Enamel Vanity Case by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
1920s Art Deco gold & enamel vanity case by Cartier
14k Gold. signed Cartier
Weight: 112.7
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Hand-Blown Murano Box in Ruby with Brass Fittings
Located in West Hollywood, CA
adorning a vanity, console, or bookshelf, this box offers both beauty and function. Whether housing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
$2,975 / item
Bronze, Crystal and Bakelite Vanity Case, France, circa 1940
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Bronze, crystal and bakelite vanity case. France, circa 1940.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French Art Nouveau Metal Pewter Trinket Jewelry Vanity Tray
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This small French tray is decorated in the typical styles of this Art Nouveau period featuring a nude woman posing. The condition of the tray is sturdy and has an amazing warm and ch...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Metal
Antique Porcelain Cherub Box with Relief Lid, c. Late 19th Century
By Limoges
Located in Bochum, NRW
a glove box, vanity case, or presentation piece. Its palette - cool blue, ivory white, and subtle
Category
Vintage 1970s French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Italian Art Deco Revival Fossil Limestone
Brass Box, Mahogany Interior 1970s
Located in Toronto, CA
objects.
Ideal as a jewelry box, desk accessory, cigar or cigarette box, vanity organizer, or a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Limestone, Brass
$576 Sale Price
20% Off
French Silver-Tone Metal Jewelry Box – Rectangular with Sparkling Facets – 1970s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
, silver-tone trinket box, 1970s decorative container, faceted metal box, French vintage vanity decor
Category
Vintage 1970s French Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Tin
Exotic Turquoise Shagreen and Macassar Ebony Box with Bone Inlay
Located in New York, NY
subtle sheen and organic patterning, incorporating it into sleek furniture, jewelry boxes, and vanity
Category
2010s Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stainless Steel
Sky Blue Shagreen and Macassar Ebony Box with Bone Inlay
Located in New York, NY
subtle sheen and organic patterning, incorporating it into sleek furniture, jewelry boxes, and vanity
Category
2010s Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stainless Steel
Exotic Ivory Shagreen and Macassar Ebony Box with Bone Inlay
Located in New York, NY
subtle sheen and organic patterning, incorporating it into sleek furniture, jewelry boxes, and vanity
Category
2010s Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stainless Steel
Hermès Paris Ormolu and Carnelian Enamel Pill / Trinket Box, 1960s-1980s
By Hermès
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
snuff box, a vanity container for rings or cufflinks, or a small travel companion for mints or keepsakes
Category
20th Century French Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
Victorian Sterling Silver Repoussé Trinket Box Putti Garden Scene, London, 1886
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
flora and fauna motifs. Its compact size makes it ideal as a vanity or jewelry box.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American High Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Silver
Crystal Vanity Jar from Thomas Wallis, London 19th century
By Thomas Wallis II
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Small decorative jar, box or trinket for vanity smalls. Its executed in faceted crystal and has a
Category
Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Crystal, Silver
Art Deco Black Amethyst Tiara Glass Vanity Jar with Nude Woman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This antique 1920's classical black amethyst hexagon shaped Tiara Glass vanity jar presents a
Category
Vintage 1920s American Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Art Glass
$562 Sale Price
25% Off
19th C. Coromandel
Silver-Mounted Vanity Case Retailed By Mayer
Co Liverpool
Located in Dublin, IE
A superb quality ladies’ travelling vanity case, veneered in richly figured coromandel wood with
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Silver
20th Century British Made Crocodile Travel Overnight Vanity Case, c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th Century crocodile leather overnight vanity travel case. This case features a leather
Category
20th Century British Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Leather, Mirror
Multi Color Brass and Enamel Box in the Style Of Hermes
By Gio Ponti, Hermès
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. A compliment to any cocktail table, Desk or Work station, or Vanity.
The box can be purely
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Enamel
19th Century French Rosewood and Mother of Pearl Travel Vanity Trinket Case
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful, antique jewelry box set was crafted in France, circa 1870. The box has a mother of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
Onyx Marble Jewelry Box Belgium
Located in New York, NY
(as demonstrated) or other small items on a desk, vanity, nightstand area, etc. Box is marked "Belgium
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Marble, Onyx, Brass
Faux Book / Tome Gilt Tooled Leather
Bronze Table Box
Old English Homes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, coffee table, or vanity, this faux book box will add a touch of elegance and intrigue to any space. Its
Category
Late 20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Maitland Smith Vintage Tessellated Stone Travertine Boxes 1970s Set of Two
By Maitland Smith
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
boxes for a vanity, nightstand, desk or a coffee table.
In good vintage condition with wear consistent
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stone, Travertine, Marble, Brass
Porcelain Jewelry Box Urn and Bird Design
Located in New York, NY
, including gold design on front and back sides of box. A great box for a vanity, dresser, desk, etc., to hold
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Agate Inlaid Moorish Wedding Jewelry Dressing Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large vintage Moorish wedding jewelry box inlaid with semi-precious agate stones and covered with
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Metal, Brass
French Art Nouveau Lilac Molded Glass Jewelry Box, Attributed to Daum Nancy
By Daum
Located in Miami, FL
French Art Nouveau Art Glass Jewelry Box, Daum Nancy Style,
French Art Nouveau Molded Lilac Glass Vanity
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
$1,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Ceramic Lion Head Jewelry Box , hand made in South Africa
By Love Art Ceramic
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing the striking "Lion Head Jewelry Box," a captivating piece of ceramic decorative art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary South African Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Belle Epoque Ormulu Filigree Ornate Perfume Bottles
Jewlery Box, Set of 3 Pcs
Located in Plainview, NY
A set of Belle Époque ormolu filigree perfume bottles and jewelry box showcasing the opulent
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Belle Époque Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Ormolu
Art Deco Style Czech Malachite Glass Trinket Dish, 1960s
By Heinrich Hoffmann, Curt Schlevogt
Located in Glasgow, GB
and Schlevogt's decorative repertoire. Ideal for use as a jewellery box, vanity jar, or as a
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Glass, Slag Glass
$164 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Venetian Murano Bright Orange Italian Art Glass Covered Bowl
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
glass candy dish shade in orange, red, and clear color.
Vintage Italian covered box handcrafted in a
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Strauss Allard et Meyer Paris 1926 Lacquered Art Deco Cards Case In 925 Sterling
By Strauss Allard et Meyer
Located in Miami, FL
Cards box designed by Strauss-Allard & Meyer.
Exceptional art deco rectangular case, created in
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
$2,388 Sale Price
20% Off
Art Deco Half Doll Porcelain Vanity Powder - Trinket Box, 1930
s
Located in Devon, England
/ trinket box. Made from porcelain with a vibrantly colored painted finish. Highly functional, collectable
Category
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Ornate Antique Sterling Silver Pink Porcelain Vanity Powder Jar Trinket Box
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Gorgeous trinket box or powder jar featuring an ornate scroll and lattice design sterling silver
Category
Early 20th Century Porcelain
Materials
Sterling Silver
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Vanity Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of vanity boxes is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and gold, all vanity boxes available were constructed with great care. Find 145 antique and vintage vanity boxes at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Vanity boxes have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Vanity boxes made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Alfredo Barbini, Cartier and Archimede Seguso each produced beautiful vanity boxes that are worth considering.
How Much are Vanity Boxes?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,166, while they’re typically $55 on the low end and $54,050 highest priced.
Finding the Right Boxes for You
From mere trinkets to useful receptacles that serve a distinct purpose, antique boxes as decorative objects have come in many forms over the years. No matter what they’re made of or where they end up in your home, decorative boxes add both style and storage to your space.
The decorative box that is likely most common is the jewelry box. These boxes were originally known as jewel caskets and were in common use in Ancient Egypt, as most Egyptians wore some sort of jewelry. A portable jewelry box, in its original intended use, was integral to keeping your jewelry safe and secure. This accessory has transformed in size, shape and appearance over the years. Initially it was common for a jewelry box to bear intricate ornamentation. Whether they’re mid-century modern works of marble and brass or feature playful Art Deco–style geometric decor, jewelry boxes boast real staying power.
Snuff boxes began to soar in popularity during the 17th century (and were commonplace in European homes by the mid-19th century). The boxes, some hand-painted with landscape scenes, some made from gold, porcelain or stone, contained a small amount of tobacco, which users would sniff, or “snuff,” throughout the day. Some particularly ornamental snuff boxes featured enameled designs or were set with precious gems and were given as gifts or party favors, particularly at the coronation of royalty or other lavish events.
Whether you’re organizing important mail in the foyer or tucking away medications in your bathroom, antique boxes — be they metal tea caddies, sterling-silver decorative boxes or Victorian cigar boxes made of oak (even if you don’t smoke) — are a sophisticated solution to help keep the surfaces in your home clutter-free. And no matter if you’re seeking a decorative box to beautify a desktop or bestow upon a loved one, you are sure to find something you love in the collection of antique and vintage boxes on 1stDibs.
Questions About Vanity Boxes
- What are vanity boxes?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Vanity boxes are small ornately decorated boxes used to hold a woman's grooming essentials, such as a powder puff and a mirror. Although initially designed for travel, they are usually placed on a vanity table or dresser in modern homes. Find a selection of antique and vintage vanity boxes on 1stDibs.
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