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Place of Origin: American
Rare Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Resin Hinged Box
By Paul Evans
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Paul Evans Sculpted Bronze Resin Hinged Box From the collection of Dorsey Reading Material: Bronze resin, brass hinge, plastic-laminated interior Dimensions: 6.50" H × 11.50" W ...
Category

1960s Vintage American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

James Bearden Brutalist Containment Box #1
By James Bearden
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful brutalist torch cut steel, dyed bronze and glass enamel Containment box by the noted Des Moines Iowa artist James Bearden. It is one of a series of three. Please see the ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Steel

Sheldon Rose Text Cube Sculpture, 1970 s
By Sheldon Rose
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Decorative 1970s MCM cube sculpture in aluminum adorned with text, lettering and graphic design by artist Sheldon Rose.
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Aluminum

Hand Carved Log / Wood Trinket Box
Located in San Diego, CA
An unusual hand carved log / wood trinket box, circa 1980s. The box has a removable drawer and is in great vintage condition; it measures 4" d x 5.5...
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Late 20th Century Organic Modern American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Verdigris Copper Round Trinket Box with Dragon
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool verdigris copper round trinket box with dragon design on front and top of lid. The box is in very good condition and measures 3.125"D x 3...
Category

20th Century American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper

Memphis Style Postmodern Mixed Wood Jewelry Box with Drawer
Located in San Diego, CA
Memphis style Postmodern mixed wood jewelry box with drawer, circa 1998. The box measures: 9" W x 9" D x 7.25" H and is made of a variety of hard woods including ash, walnut and mapl...
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ash, Maple, Walnut

1970 s Hollywood Regency Tray
Located in Catania, IT
For sale an elegant and refined tray in wood and brass with an unmistakable Hollywood Regency style, perfect for adding a touch of glamour and sophistication to any environment. This...
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1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

1980 s, Postmodern Ceramic Box with Lid Signed SB
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful ceramic box with lid circa 1980's great graphics and colors with awesome glaze, no chips or cracks signed at the bottom SB.
Category

20th Century Post-Modern American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Hand turned wood bowl box with fitted cover
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Out of an estate collection of hand turned bowls including some by Edward Moulthrop comes this unique covered box with a cleverly fitted top. Unsigned with a felt base. Not sure what...
Category

Late 20th Century American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Schmid Design White Ceramic Peanut Trinket Decorative Box, Keepsake, Jewelry Box
By Fitz and Floyd, Jonathan Adler
Located in Miami, FL
Schmid Design Folio Trademark Mid-Century Modern white glazed ceramic peanut shaped box, Keepsake or Trinket Box. Made out of cast Ceramic molds in America in the 1970s. Makers Mark ...
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Michael Elkan Burled Wood Box
By Michael Elkan
Located in Highland, IN
This lovely trinket box in Oregon bird’s-eye maple burl by Silverton, OR woodworker Michael Elkan has a beautiful, rich color and texture. Handcrafted from a single piece of wood, th...
Category

20th Century American Craftsman American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Burl

Take One
Located in Conwy, GB
A folded tin “Toleware” leaflet holder naivley sign written for the Green Cattle Stanchion company, Ogensburg, New York State.
Category

Early 20th Century American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tin

1970s Incolay Stone Blue and White Rectangular Lidded Box
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a beautiful decorative box, circa the 1980s. This box is a true masterpiece, boasting the artistry and craftsmanship that Incolay stone...
Category

1970s Renaissance Vintage American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Resin

James Bearden Brutalist Sculptured Steel “Barnacle Box”
By James Bearden
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A clever fitted sculptured steel box in the Brutalist style by the noted Des Moine Iowa artist James Bearden. Titled “Barnacle Box,” the piece was acquired directly from the rtist. T...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Steel

Vintage Folk Art Tramp Art Box With Mirror Detail
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage folk art Tramp art box featuring hand-carved geometric layers from reclaimed cigar box wood. The front displays a circular mirror framed in intricate relief work. The interio...
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Early Primitive Robin Egg Blue Painted Tool Knife Box, 1860s
Located in Newfoundland, PA
This is a fabulous blue tool carrier, with original robins egg blue paint, original and natural wear. It's rare to find original paint! It is square naile...
Category

1860s Primitive Antique American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Object d ’Art Centerpiece Junior Carpenter Kit Tool Box with Balls and Horseshoe
Located in Topeka, KS
Fun and whimsical centerpiece or object d’art assemblage comprised of Junior Carpenter Kit toy tool box filled with vintage pool balls, baseballs, field hockey balls, vintage croquet balls...
Category

20th Century Rustic American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather, Plastic, Rubber, Wood

American Ellis D. Atwood Wooden Cranberry Bogs Sifter Box, Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An American Ellis D. Atwood cranberry bog sifter from the early 20th century. Step back into the rich agricultural heritage of early 20th-century America with this Ellis D. Atwood cr...
Category

Early 20th Century American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Organic Modern Decorative Rectangular Green Malachite Stone Look Wood Box
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Rectangular wooden jewelry box covered in a green malachite stone look veneer. Wide at 9” and a depth of 6.25”, this vessel can hideaway just about any item that clutters up a table ...
Category

20th Century Organic Modern American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Elegant and Rare Maitland-Smith Spirits Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Wonderful distressed pickled wood spirits box with brass details having four handblown bottles inside topped with corks.
Category

1980s Vintage American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Tiffany American Midcentury Modern Box with Chinese Dragon Finial
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Modern sterling silver box. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged and flat with scalloped corners and slight overhanding. Cast C...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Stanley Szwarc Stainless Steel Rectangular Large Box With Designs
By Stanley Szwarc
Located in North Miami, FL
This fabulous long and unusual rectangular box is polished satin stainless steel. The dimensions of the work on top have flower like bursts in Industrial and floral forms. It is not ...
Category

1980s Modern Vintage American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ceramic Miniature Chest ca 1970 s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual miniature chest of drawers by Virginia Podufaly, ca' 1970's. She was one of the founders of the Potters' Guild in Annapolis, Maryland in 1972.
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

American Craftsman Hand-Hammered Sterling Silver Box
By Ahrendt Kautzman
Located in New York, NY
Craftsman sterling silver box. Made by Ahrendt & Kautzman in Newark, ca 1920. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged with gently curved top and molded rim. Allover spot hammer...
Category

Early 20th Century American Craftsman American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mini Ceramic Restaurant Matchbox by Catie Curry Ceramics, Functional Art
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Matchbox Series is composed of roughly 2”x 3” boxes that make direct references to iconic NYC institutions. These boxes come with slide out inserts that are filled with oversized...
Category

2010s Modern American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Ceramic Restaurant Matchbox by Catie Curry, London Iconic Design, Functional Art
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Matchbox Series is composed of roughly 4”x 6” boxes that make direct references to iconic NYC institutions. These boxes come with slide out inserts that are filled with oversized...
Category

2010s Modern American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Ceramic Restaurant Matchbox by Catie Curry, NYC Iconic Design, Functional Art
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Matchbox Series is composed of roughly 4”x 6” boxes that make direct references to iconic NYC institutions. These boxes come with slide out inserts that are filled with oversized...
Category

2010s Modern American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Paul Evans Cityscape Keep Safe Box
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul Evans Cityscape Keep Safe Box, not many of these were produced, interior plastic laminite. Dimensions: 5" wide 5" deep 3" high
Category

1970s Vintage American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Steel

Antique Tramp Art Box / Jewelry Box Carved Brass 1893 Chip Carved War Decoration
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous Tramp Art box / Jewelry box marked 1893 and decorated with brass. The box contains multiple guns & pike helmets and a lions head holding a brass ring to open the chest. ...
Category

1890s Folk Art Antique American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Maitland Smith Seated Monkey Signed Box or Humidor with Removable Lid
By Maitland Smith
Located in Ann Arbor, MI
Maitland Smith seated Monkey Signed Box or Humidor with removable lid Signed with an original Maitland Smith label and factory label.
Category

1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

19Thc Original Brown Painted Box W/ Drawer Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is either a 19thc hardware drawer box or a cash drawer of sorts.The construction is early cut nails and a dovetailed drawer.There is a brass & iron handle on the side of the box...
Category

1890s Adirondack Antique American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Iron

Vintage Boho Monumental Tramp Art Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This monumental vintage tramp art box is a breathtaking masterpiece of American folk art, showcasing extraordinary artisanal skill and meticulous attention to detail. Every surface i...
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Vintage Boho 1930s Tramp Art Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This remarkable 1930s tramp art box is a masterclass in American folk art, showcasing incredible patience and high-end artisanal skill. Typically crafted during the Depression era us...
Category

Early 20th Century Rustic American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pine

Karl Springer American Mid-Century Lemon Yellow Python Skin Jewelry Box
By Karl Springer
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century Lemon Yellow Python Skin Jewelry Box (KARL SPRINGER)
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Animal Skin

Contemporary American Modern Large Seashell Box
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary American Modern rectangular box, with an applied seashell veneer and green, teal and blue patterned interior.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Coral

John Glick pottery/stoneware box , jewelry/ table box, signed .
By John Glick
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful box with waved design in stoneware / ceramic. Made by Plum Tree Potters, John Glick.
Category

Late 20th Century Modern American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Jewelry Box by Michael Elkan in Burl
By Michael Elkan
Located in Hudson, NY
This is the grandfather of Michael Elkan boxes. Retaining it's original surface and the rarely seen or found interior boxes of which this group is intact. All made from the same bloc...
Category

1980s American Craftsman Vintage American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Burl

Early 20th Century Paint Decorated High Box
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A hand painted coffer lid "High" box with hinged top. The nice high top with painted decoration to look like burl wood and malachite trim. Some slight wear to paint.
Category

20th Century American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Hardwood

1930s Folk Art Wood-Burned and Hand-Painted Soap Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1933 Victorian style Folk Art soap box / keepsake box composed of an oval wooden lid and box in original green paint. Intricate wood-burning detail present (reminiscent of leather ha...
Category

1930s Victorian Vintage American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Chapman / Mastercraft Lacquered Walnut and Brass Strong Box Chest
By Mastercraft
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century strong box / chest with a painted and lacquered walnut hinge top case with wire wrapped brass handles, resting on a four-legged brass base. (CHAPMAN / MASTERCRAFT).
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Early 20th Century American Hand Carved Two-Tier Collector s Chest
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hand carved decorative box / collector's chest, circa early 20th century. Features a hinged-top that opens to reveal two, stacked, sliding trays (one lidded and removable, one open)....
Category

Early 20th Century Rustic American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

John Glick ceramic /stoneware box / jewelry / table box , signed
By John Glick
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful box / jewelry / table desk box. made for the well known artist / potter , John Glick , for Plum Tree Potters .
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of Leather Lidded Boxes Embossed Seafoam Green Enamel
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful pair of leather lidded boxes having embossed seafoam green/blue enamel and brass decoration and lined in black velvet. Opening 9.5” W x 2.5” D x 2.75” H
Category

1970s Vintage American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Vintage Lucite Box with Foiled Enameled Cloisonné Blue Abstract Top Signed
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage lucite and mixed-media box, vessel or container has a removable foiled enameled cloisonné top with a spectacular signed artistic design. The colors of the enamel top are...
Category

1970s Modern Vintage American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel, Foil

Maitland Smith American Mid-Century Semi-Circle Bone Box
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century semi-circle shape bone box with tan and brown pattern (MAITLAND SMITH)
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone

Modernist Black Mirror Box w/ Beveled Sliced Gilt Geode Detailing
Located in New York, NY
This sleek and well adorned Modernist Black Mirror Box with Beveled & Sliced Gilt Geode Detailing originates from the United States during the latter half of the 20th Century. Featur...
Category

20th Century Modern American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mirror

Vintage Maitland Smith Black and White Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A striking vintage Maitland Smith box from the early 1970s, crafted in a bold black and white bone mosaic. The graphic contrast and clean lines showcase the brand’s signature craftsm...
Category

1970s Vintage American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Wood

Antique Silver Rimmed Sunburst Crystal Octagon Shaped Box
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful antique Sunburst cut crystal octagon shaped box, a nice size that would look fantastic on a vanity or dresser.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal

Artist-made vintage onyx / agate walnut lidded vessel box, signed dated 1984
Located in Hastings, GB
This beautifully tactile sculptural onyx lidded box is a unique artist-made piece...unfortunately I've been unable to identify the maker's mark. We sourced it in Phoenix, Arizona, al...
Category

1980s Post-Modern Vintage American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Onyx

Artist-Made Vintage Onyx / Agate Walnut Lidded Vessel Box, Signed Dated 1986
Located in Hastings, GB
This beautifully tactile sculptural onyx lidded box is a unique artist-made piece...unfortunately I've been unable to identify the maker's mark. We sourced it in Phoenix, Arizona. B...
Category

1980s Post-Modern Vintage American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Onyx

James Bearden Jewely Box "Dwelling" Series
By James Bearden
Located in Hudson, NY
This is a one-of-a-kind, trinket box from the "Dwelling" series, of torch-cut, welded, textured and enameled steel. Created by American artist, James Bearden, this unique item is a t...
Category

2010s Brutalist American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Steel

Pair Of Georgian Style Brass Mounted Mahogany Knife Boxes
Located in Germantown, MD
Gorgeous Pair Of Georgian Style Brass Mounted Mahogany Knife Boxes in great vintage condition. Interior is brown felt lined. Measure 7.5" in width, 8.5" in depth and stand 13" tall.
Category

20th Century George III American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Wonderful Rare E.F. Caldwell Co New York Bronze Champlevé Enameled Box
By Edward F. Caldwell Co.
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful and rare E.F. Caldwell & Co New York Bronze Champlevé Enameled box signed on the base "E.F. Caldwell New York" This is a very rare and sought after piece of art Dimen...
Category

20th Century Belle Époque American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Handcrafted Chrysocolla Black Onyx Hinged Keepsake Box
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite handcrafted box features a stunning chrysocolla inlay top, showcasing a mesmerizing blend of earthy browns, blues, and greens, complemented by a sleek, polished black ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone

American Victorian Crystal Powder Box
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian crystal powder box with gold etched cover.  
Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Gold

Antique American Gilt Inset Glass Decorative Dresser Box or Vide Poche
By Apollo Woodwoking and Metal Corp
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique decorative box was made by the Apollo Manufacturing Company of the United States in approximately 1920 in an Anglo-Indian style. ...
Category

Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Spelter

Mid-Century Modern Tessellated Antler, Chrome Granite Box by Jonson Marcius
Located in New York, NY
This bold and sophisticated decorative box was realized by the esteemed artisans Gene Jonson and Robert Marcius in the United States, circa 1970. This is a particularly stunning exam...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Granite, Bronze, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Silver Plate Lucite Vanity Set Perfume Bottle Powder Box
By Apollo Studios
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant Mid-Century Modern vanity set comprising a silver-plated perfume bottle and a glass bowl with silver plated powder box. The handcrafted Lucite Knob decorate the two pieces. M...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver Plate

Bliss Brothers 1925 Art Deco Guilloche Yellow Enamel Round Box In .925 Sterling
By Bliss
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco guilloche enamel box made by Bliss Brothers. Beautiful enamel round box, created during the art deco period, back in the 1925. This beautif...
Category

1920s Art Deco Vintage American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

American Craftsman Gothic Sterling Silver Casket Box
Located in New York, NY
American Craftsman Gothic sterling silver casket, ca 1920. Plain rectangular with straight sides and flat hinged cover. Hand-hammered scalloped mounts folded around corners and termi...
Category

Early 20th Century American Craftsman American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver