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" Tresor" chest or box, Mithé Espelt circa 1953.
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
" Tresor" chest. Rare rectangular box with glazed ceramic domed lid. Set of blue and gold points, framed with crackled gold . The box in black painted wood. Original felt lining a...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Felt, Wood

Italian Mid Century Fern Ceramic Box
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Italian bone white glazed ceramic cigarette box with a hand decorated lid featuring a stylized fern.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

"Bird of Joy" Chinese Pottery Shard Box
Located in Chicago, IL
The lid of this petite trinket box is a shard of glazed porcelain, a remnant of the antique pottery destroyed during the Cultural Revolution of the 1960-70s. Likely dating to the lat...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Boxes

Materials

Silver

Antique Austrian Silver Enamel Pill Boxes 1920
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
This elegant set of four Austrian Art Deco pill boxes, crafted circa 1920, showcases the refined luxury and craftsmanship typical of early-20th-centu...
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Boxes

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Silver

Vintage Industrial Enameled Metal Utility Bins with Hinged Lids
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Medium-sized enameled metal utility bins showcase sturdy industrial construction with hinged lids and stackable design. Originally manufactured by Tolesco...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Metal

French Art Nouveau Wood Box Openwork Panels, circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Little wood box with openwork panels, made circa 1900 in the Art Nouveau period. A little piece of wood is missing on the back side. A. M. initial are on the top. Good antique condit...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Boxes

Materials

Wood

Napoleon III Ebony Box Stamped "TAHAN Supplier to the Emperor", with Expertise
Located in Bochum, NRW
Napoleon III Period Ebony Luxury Box by TAHAN, Paris, with Expertise. Stamped “TAHAN Fr de l’Empereur” — official purveyor to the Emperor. A rare and impeccably preserved example of ...
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1850s French Napoleon III Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Quality Figured Walnut Sewing Box
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality figured walnut sewing box having a brass handle to the lift up top opening to reveal a fitted interior, drop down front opening to reveal a storage drawer ...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Ernst Svedbom Pewter Lidded Box, Sweden, 1932 Swedish Modern
Located in Stockholm, SE
A streamlined pewter lidded box by Ernst Svedbom, Sweden, dated 1932. Featuring a rounded stepped form with a simple finial, the design reflects the elegance and restraint of early S...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Majolica French Ceramic Cow Tureen Caugant
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica cow tureen circa 1940 signed Caugant.
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1940s French Rustic Vintage Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Cigarette Box Rectangular for table blue enamel on guilloche Salimbeni.
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular with rounded corners table box for cigarettes in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent enamels on a radial guilloché an...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Silver Box, Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Rectangular cigarette box with a slightly curved hinged lid, plain polished surface without decoration Sterling silver box, realized in the early 20th Century, Silver 925. Gilt in...
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Early 20th Century European Boxes

Materials

Silver

19th Century Anglo-Indian Sadeli Inlaid Work Box Traveling Writing Desk
Located in Stamford, CT
An Anglo Indian bone, ebony and metal inlaid sadeli work box with portable writing desk, Bombay, circa 1850. The sandalwood body of faceted recta...
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Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique Tramp Art Box with Mirrors Folk Art Collectible
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful antique tramp art box with mirrored panels on the sides and top, pointed feet and a triangular lid, partly covered with green velvet inside and decorated with a small mirro...
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Early 20th Century European Folk Art Boxes

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Antique Ladies Utility Box, English, Burr Walnut, Writing Slope, Sewing, Regency
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique lady of the house utility box. An English, burr walnut and mother of pearl inlaid writing slope and sewing box, dating to the late Regen...
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Mid-19th Century British Regency Antique Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Rosewood Dresser Boxes w/Lids, 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Rosewood Dresser Boxes w/ lids, 1960’s. Beautiful condition. Large box measures 9.5” long 4” deep 2” tall. Small box measures 4” x 4” 2” tall.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

Aesthetic Movement Gothic Style Brass Mounted Stationery Box
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning quality British Aesthetic Movement brass mounted oak stationery box with gothic influences dating from around 1880. The box stands on a wide ...
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1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

EGG Medium Jar, Cream Onyx Alpaca Silver
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
Salta province is called the beautiful, and this adjective introduces us to its profound beauty. Its fertile valleys, windy desert, colorful mountains and blue sky are the images tha...
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2010s Argentine Organic Modern Boxes

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

Primitive Antique Oak Dovetailed Butlers Cutlery Tray Knife Caddy Tool Box 13"
Located in Dayton, OH
Primitive antique oak divided cutlery / knife tray / box / trug with raised carved center divider and hand cut dovetailed corners. Dimensions: 12.75" x 8.75" x 6.25" (Width x Depth ...
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19th Century Primitive Antique Boxes

Materials

Oak

Silver clam-shaped shell with reliefs and double hinged lid
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver shell in the shape of a clam with reliefs and double hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: Asian. Brand: Unknown. Weight: 160.72 grams. Dimensions: 11cmx8cm. Content...
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20th Century European Boxes

Materials

Silver

Mid-Century Italian Rectangular Blue Marble Trinket Jewelry Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming marble box with gilt brass frame as well as mounted feet. The blue box is a beautiful addition to a vanity or as a desk accessory.
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Marble, Brass

C 20th Empire Style Malachite Box
Located in London, GB
A Very Fine Empire Style ormolu Mounted Box Lovely Quality and very fine Ormolu mounted This Box Stands at 40cm in Height and is truly Magnificent
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Late 20th Century Unknown Empire Boxes

Materials

Malachite

C 20th Empire Style Malachite Box
C 20th Empire Style Malachite Box
$16,873 Sale Price
35% Off
Cigarette case in checkered silver with gold interior
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Checkered silver cigarette case with gold interior. Metal: Silver. Origin: German. Brand: Unknown. Weight: 127.84 grams. Dimensions: 11.5cmx8cm. Content: 935/1000. Addit...
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20th Century European Boxes

Materials

Silver

Tiger Eye Lidded Semi Precious Stone Box
Located in New York, NY
Tiger eye lidded semi precious stone box. Gold, brown and yellow richly changing colour hardstone box with gold-wash silver hinge attributed ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Stone, Silver

19th Century Brass Bound Rosewood Campaign Type Jewelry Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid 19th Century campaign type jewelry box in rosewood with inlaid brass bands and inset flush-mount handle on the center of the lid, opening to a relined interior with a fitted tray...
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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

Gabriel Argy-Rousseau, Covered Box “Roses or Buttercups”, Designed in 1921
Located in Bochum, NRW
Gabriel Argy-Rousseau, a covered box “roses or buttercups”, designed in 1921. Pâte-de-verre made of clear glass and coloured glass (opaque yellow, red, green and violet) with stylise...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Boxes

Materials

Art Glass

Antique Bronze Burl Walnut French Jewelry Sewing Casket Silk Lined Interior 19C
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exceptionally fine quality example of a Lady’s or Gentleman’s early Victorian Period Gilt Bronze mounted well figured Burr Walnut Jewlery Casket or Table Box made during the third...
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

Fabulous Vintage Sea Shell Encrusted Maitland Smith Style Box
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage sea Shell encrusted treasure box richly deco in colourful sea shells. All natural organic sea shell.
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1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Shell

Mid 19th century mahogany brass bound campaign writing slope
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century mahogany brass bound campaign writing slope circa 1860. Good quality military-campaign writing slope, with secret compartments. Rectangular shaped box with brass s...
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Mid-19th Century English Campaign Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

An Exceptional American Caldwell "Renaissance Style" Bronze and Enamel Humidor
Located in Queens, NY
An Exceptional American "Renaissance Style" Arts and Crafts Bronze, Enamel and Multi Gemstone Cigar Humidor by Edward F. Caldwell Co. This remarkable cigar humidor, crafted by...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Boxes

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Bronze, Enamel

Memphis Style Triangular Mixed Wood Trinket Box by Russ Keil
Located in San Diego, CA
Memphis style mixed wood triangular trinket box by Russ Keil, circa 1990s. The box measures 4.5"W x 4.5"D x 5.75"H and is made of a padouk, walnut and sugar maple hardwood . There is...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Maple, Padouk

Art Deco Lidded Bronze Box by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful lidded bronze box with amazing patina. Art Deco / Swedish Grace. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Good condition, with some scratches, scuffs and we...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Jewelry Box nickel and glass around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco Jewelry Box nickel and glass around 1920s Original condition
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Nickel

1930 s Chinese Solid Brass Dragon Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 1930's solid brass Chinese jewelry box with dragon inlay motif and wood interior, in vintage condition with some wear to the good and patina to the brass, lightly hand poli...
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1930s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Brass

Oval Horn Tiled Keepsake Box
Located in New York, NY
Natural horn tiled wood box featuring a convex oval center. Tiles are steam and heat pressed and assembled by hand.
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Boxes

Materials

Wood, Horn

Mid Century Turquoise Stoneware Ceramic Box by Hans Hedberg for Biot France 1950
Located in Stockholm, SE
A Rare and small decorative mid century turquoise glazed stoneware box by the Swedish ceramist Hans Hedberg produced by Biot in southern of France in the 1940s. In good original cond...
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1950s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Stoneware

Small Rectangular Cut Glass Candis or Jewelry Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Small rectangular cut glass candis or jewelry box with hardware in brass.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass

An Imperial Mughal Gold Jade Box Set With Diamonds and Semi Precious Stones
Located in Queens, NY
An Exquisite Masterpiece of Mughal Splendor: A Rare Gold-Mounted Jade Box with Diamonds and Semi-Precious Stones Introduction to a Regal Artifact: This exceptional jade box, hailing from the storied Mughal Dynasty, is an unparalleled exemplar of imperial artistry and luxury. Acquired from the prestigious Spink Son of London, this artifact transcends its material beauty to stand as a significant piece of historical and cultural importance. With its rich provenance and intricate craftsmanship, this jade box embodies the opulence and refined tastes of one of history’s most powerful and influential empires. Craftsmanship: The Art of Mughal Luxury: At the heart of this piece lies a finely carved jade...
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18th Century Indian Antique Boxes

Materials

Jade, Gold

Music Play Box, Around 1960s, Made in Switzerland
Located in Wien, AT
Music play box, around 1960s, made in Switzerland. Wood inlays. Plays " Love story " Music Hight when open: 19cm.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Black Forest Style Carved Linden Wood Owl Box, Germany, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
A charming midcentury carved owl-shaped box, crafted in Germany in the 1950s from linden wood in the traditional Black Forest style. Featuring expressive glass eyes and warm brown to...
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1950s German Black Forest Vintage Boxes

Materials

Glass, Wood

Smooth silver cigarette case with a curved shape and a spring-loaded hinged lid
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Smooth silver cigarette case with a curved shape and a spring-loaded hinged lid. Metal: Silver. Origin: English. Brand: Birmingham. Weight: 60.02 grams. Dimensions: 7.5c...
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Early 20th Century European Boxes

Materials

Silver

19th Century French Miniature Jewelry Chest of Drawers
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This antique wood storage or jewelry box features three drawers with a flip up top with mirror. The box has has lots of character, charm and patina including the brass hardware.
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Charming Swedish Baroque Box in Elm and Fruitwood, Early 18th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Swedish Baroque Box in Elm and Fruitwood, Early 18th Century A rare and charming Swedish baroque box dating from the first half of the 18th century, crafted in elm and fruitwood wi...
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Early 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Boxes

Materials

Elm, Fruitwood

Vintage Japanese Inlaid Marquetry Kodansu/Jewelry Chest with Tambour Doors
Located in New Orleans, LA
A fine, vintage Japanese Inlaid Marquetry Kodansu, Jewelry/miniature Chest with Tambour Doors in the Art Deco style, circa 1930. This exquisite, handcrafted jewelry chest has intrica...
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1930s Japanese Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Metal

Art Nouveau Trinket Box - marked "JB Signifies the Best"
Located in TEYJAT, FR
Superb Art Nouveau Trinket Box - marked "JB Signifies the Best" 16 x 8 x. 10.5cms Made of bronzed regule (spelter), this trinket box is in exceptional condition with almost all of ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Boxes

Materials

Spelter

Kalmar Castle Landscape Architectural Oil Painting on Board, Sweden
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Impressive oil on canvas painting of Kalmar Castle in Sweden. The history of the legendary castle stretches back 800 years. For a long time, it was one of Sweden’s most important for...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Boxes

Materials

Paint

Christian Dior Cobalt Blue Rectangular Glass Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Christian Dior cobalt blue rectangular lead glass crystal box with etched texture inside the lid / made in France Original label on the glass / comes in original box Length: 6.5 inch...
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Late 20th Century French Boxes

Materials

Glass

English Regency Tortoiseshell Folding Memorandum Case, Circa 1810–1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
A finely made English Regency-period folding memorandum case, veneered in genuine tortoiseshell with softly rounded edges and narrow silver-mounted borders. The hinged form opens to ...
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Boxes

Materials

Shell

Italian Jewelry Music Footed Box Reuge Ste-Croix Love Story Hollywood Regency
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a 1970s vintage reuge wood music box Italian inlaid marquetry jewelry box. Elegant footed music box crafted fruitwood. Glossy...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Wood, Velvet

19th Century, Black Forest Carved Walnut Jewelry Casket Brienz Region
Located in Atlanta, GA
A finely carved 19th-century Black Forest walnut jewelry casket, attributed to the Brienz region of Switzerland, distinguished by its lavishly naturalistic ornamentation and sculptural detailing. The exterior is deeply carved with flowing rocaille motifs and a profusion of flowers and foliage in high relief, including a central rose in full bloom beneath the keyhole escutcheon. The lid is crowned with an exceptionally crisp and dimensional bouquet featuring a central rose surrounded by rosebuds and smaller blossoms arranged upon a scalloped bed...
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19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Boxes

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Oak and Fruitwood Intarsia Jewelry Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A 19th Century Biedermeier Swedish Jewelry box in oak with an ornamental inlay decoration. The fine intarsia work, featuring a floral pattern, is...
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1840s Swedish Biedermeier Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood, Oak, Paper, Fruitwood

Period Georgian Tea Caddy, Circa 1790-1810
Located in High Point, NC
Circa 1790-1810 period Georgian tea caddy made from Mahogany. The tea caddy has been used well and loved over many centuries. The top has a brass ring with which to lift the lid. ...
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Italian Ruby Red Glass Jewelry Box With Sailboat Decoration
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Ruby Red Glass Jewelry Box With Cut Sailboat Decoration And Original Brass Hardware.
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Decorative Round Box in Leather, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful round decorative box in leather. Made in Italy in the 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Leather

Antique Mahogany Jewelry Box with Mother of Pearl Inlay, Denmark, 1825
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish Rectangular Empire Mahogany Jewelry Box On Brass Ball Feet with Mother of Pearl Inlay With Mirror, 1825. This small period trinket box in veneered mahogany and brass panels on...
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Early 19th Century Danish Empire Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

19thc Rounded Cheese Box With Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19Thc pantry box / cheese box with a handle in fine condition. This cheese box in great condition. This cheese container is from New England and is si...
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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood

19thc Rounded Cheese Box With Handle
19thc Rounded Cheese Box With Handle
$1,180 Sale Price
20% Off
Decorative geode and black glass jewelry box by Don Drumm, late 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A very unique decorative jewelry box hand-crafted of black glass, mirror, iron, and geode by Don Drumm, late 20th century. The geode boasts a bevy of brilliant blues, from cerulean t...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Rock Crystal, Iron

Petite Ming Shipwreck Box, c. 1500
Located in Chicago, IL
The soft, matte texture and eroded wear of this petite porcelain box suggest it spent many years submerged in saltwater, likely excavated from a sunken trade ship carrying ceramic ex...
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16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Exquisite Mother of Pearl Inlaid Lacquer Elephant Motif Tissue Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exquisite mother of pearl inlaid lacquer elephant motif tissue box, Intricately inlaid all over with numerous elephants in landscape. Fitted with a si...
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20th Century Anglo-Indian Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

French Gilt Bronze Mounted Cut Crystal Grand Piano Form Hinged Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
French Gilt Bronze Mounted Cut Crystal Grand Piano Form Hinged Jewelry Box This antique French hinged box is formed in the shape of a grand pian...
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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Vintage, Mid-Century and Antique Boxes

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.