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Item Ships From: Illinois
Large Vintage Lucite Gem Ice Bucket by Allesandro Albrizzi
By Alessandro Albrizzi
Located in Chicago, IL
A large vintage Lucite gem ice bucket by Allesandro Albrizzi. 1970s Lucite shows nice age with some craqueling. some the tiny pl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Lucite

Chinese Black Lacquer Snack Box, c. 1820
Located in Chicago, IL
This simple lacquered box was once used as a 19th-century snack box, presented as a gift during holidays and special occasions. To the delight of the recipients, the unassuming box w...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Paul McCobb Planner Group Jewelry Chest of Ten Drawers
By Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Paul McCobb jewelry chest of ten drawers Best to refinish this item. Finish shows wear as does the interiors of the drawers.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Wood

Japanese Keyaki Elm Tabako-Bon, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This box with many drawers is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking accessories. Believed to have evolved from the t...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Chase Sanborn Large Coffee Tin
By Sanborns
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Chase & Sanborn Large Coffee Tin Chase & Sanborn was founded in Boston in 1878 and was the first ground coffee to be packaged in sealed tins. The tin reads "You will find co...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Cigar Box with ROG Foil Lettering
Located in Dekalb, IL
Antique wooden retailers cigar box. This unique piece likely dates back to the late Victorian period. It features all-mahogany construction and four interior storage compartments. A...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Chinese Double Handled Brass Brazier, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
On a cold winter’s night in China’s Northern provinces, the well-to-do held their hands over this coal-filled brazier to ward off the chill. Handmade of brass, the exquisitely crafte...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Brass

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 Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Burmese Yun Lacquer Betel Box
Located in Chicago, IL
Intricately decorated with red and black lacquer, this petite Burmese betel box (kun-it) is a lovely example of a traditional craft. A blend of betel leaves, areca nuts, slaked lime,...
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20th Century Burmese Folk Art Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Bamboo

Chinese Five Blessings Brass Brazier, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Filled with burning coals, this exquisitely crafted 19th-century brazier once warmed the cold hands of a wealthy woman on a winter night in northern China. The brazier is hand-wrough...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Brass

Japanese Lyre Base Sewing Box on Stand with Mother-Of Pearl Inlays, c. 1880
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Black lacquered wood sewing box on lyre base stand. Both the work box and stand are decorated with abalone and Mother-of-Pearl inlays in a floral compo...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Reverse Glass Treasure Chest. c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
As much an artwork as a piece of furniture, this 19th-century treasure chest from northern China is richly decorated with relief carvings and delicate gilt paintings. The doors bear ...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Glass, Elm

Chinese covered cinnabar box, c. 1950
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Carved round cinnabar box on brass with a blue enameled interior and underfoot. The carved top centers on peonies growing from a rocky outcropping with ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Pair of Vintage Crackled Abalone Jewelry Boxes
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of vintage crackled abalone jewelry boxes. Unmarked. Attributed to Maitland Smith. Measures: Larger box dimension: 7 7/8". 4 7/8". 3 3/8". ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Abalone

Antique Metal Large Tea Tin for General and County Stores
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Metal Large Tea Tin for General and County Stores This tin would have been found on the counter or shelves of general and country stores. This food can will be a standout in...
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Early 20th Century American Rustic Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Austrian Box
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking early 20th century Austrian box with ebony veneer over birch and with a thin fruitwood inlaid stripe around the lid. A simple brass handle allows the lid to be opened. Per...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Ebony, Fruitwood

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...
Category

16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Petite Ming Shipwreck Box, c. 1500
Located in Chicago, IL
The soft, matte texture and eroded wear of this petite porcelain box suggest the it spent many years submerged in saltwater, likely excavated from a sunken trade ship carrying cerami...
Category

16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Attributed to Piero Fornasetti Cigarette Box, 1960
By Fornasetti
Located in Chicago, IL
Attributed to Piero Fornasetti Cigarette Box, 1960’s. Excellent original condition. Measures 12” long 4.25” deep 1.5” tall.
Category

1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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...
Category

16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Finely Woven Chinese Sewing Box, c. 1875
Located in Chicago, IL
Finely woven around a painted lacquer panel, this round sewing box from the late 19th century is a beautiful example of Chinese basketry. The box is woven of thin bamboo strips with ...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Bamboo

Petite Ming Shipwreck Box, c. 1500
Located in Chicago, IL
The soft, matte texture and eroded wear of this petite porcelain box suggest the it spent many years submerged in saltwater, likely excavated from a sunken trade ship carrying cerami...
Category

16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone Brass Jewelry/Dresser Box, 1980
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chicago, IL
Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone Brass Jewelry/Dresser box, 1980’s. Original Measures 9” x 9” 4.5” tall
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1980s Philippine Post-Modern Vintage Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Stone, Brass

Oval Sheffield brass tea caddy, c. 1820-30
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Late Georgian period oval brass tea caddy with applied rope edging on the upper edge of the lid and the rim. Centered on the lid is a sterling pineapple finial. The foot of the caddy...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Brass

19th Century English Tobacco Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
A piece that bridges the line between function and quiet artistry, this 19th-century English tobacco jar carries the charm of something handmade, meant to be lived with. Its barrel f...
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19th Century English Folk Art Antique Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Maple, Walnut

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Box
Located in Chicago, IL
A fascinating and truly unique early 20th century American Folk Art box with the most wonderful Greek temple design with eight blue painted Doric columns around the perimeter and wit...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Wood

Petite Indonesian Brass Betel Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite brass box was originally part of an early 20th century betel box set from Indonesia, one of several small containers that held the individual ingredients of a betel quid....
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Folk Art Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Brass

Arnoldo Pomodoro Cast Sculptural Bronze Box Sculpture
By Arnaldo Pomodoro
Located in Chicago, IL
Arnoldo Pomodoro cast bronze box abstract sculptural box with lid decorated organic abstract motifs, c1960-1970 The box is part of a series of four boxes made by the two brothers Gio...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Casa Bique Tessellated Stone Large Dresser Box, Italy 1960
By Casa Bique
Located in Chicago, IL
Casa Bique Tessellated Stone Large Dresser Box, Italy1960’s. Beautiful stone and in excellent condition. Box is lined with black velvet. Measures 16.25” long 4.75” tall 7.25” deep
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Stone

Vintage Wood Dresser Box Gold Leaf Striping w/Lid, 1960
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Wood Dresser Box Gold Leaf Striping w/Lid, 1960’s. Beautiful excellent condition, lined in black velvet. Means 11.5” long 8” deep 6” tall
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf

Chinese Pewter Gourd Box, c. 1920s
Located in Chicago, IL
For one short decade, from around 1910 to 1920, pewter was all the rage in China’s bustling commercial centers of Shanghai and Canton. Drawn to pewter’s soft, silvery glow, artists t...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Petite Chinese Rice Measure, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic, wooden container is an early 20th century rice measure, used to portion out servings of dry rice and other grains. In keeping with the larger rice measures used at marke...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Pine

Maranao Silver Inlaid Betel Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Decorated with silver inlay and cloaked in an antique patina, this curious brass case is an early 20th century betel nut box, attributed to the Maranao people of the island of Mindan...
Category

Early 20th Century Philippine Folk Art Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Brass, Silver

Petite Ming Shipwreck Box, c. 1500
Located in Chicago, IL
The soft, matte texture and eroded wear of this petite porcelain box suggest the it spent many years submerged in saltwater, likely excavated from a sunken trade ship carrying cerami...
Category

16th Century Chinese Ming Antique Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Provincial Chinese Wooden Box with Bone Chopstick Handles
Located in Chicago, IL
A narrow wooden box with a sliding lid and a pair of carved bone chopstick handles with contrasting dark inlay at the ends. The bone handles were likely originally affixed to chopsti...
Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Wood, Bone

Petite Indonesian Brass Betel Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite brass box was originally part of an early 20th century betel box set from Indonesia, one of several small containers that held the individual ingredients of a betel quid....
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Folk Art Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Brass

Casa Bique Tessellated Stone Brass Jewelry/Dresser Box, 1980
By Casa Bique, Robert Marcius
Located in Chicago, IL
Casa Bique Tessellated Stone Brass Jewelry/Dresser Box, 1980’s. Original condition Measures 9.25” long, 6.25” deep 5” tall
Category

1990s Philippine Post-Modern Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Stone, Brass

Chinese Bronze Opium Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A petite bronze canister once used to store a smoker's personal supply of opium paste. A keepsake from a bygone era, the small box dates to the early 20th century and provided an air...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Tessellated Horn Dresser Boxes by Enrique Garcel, Colombia
By Enrique Garcel
Located in Chicago, IL
Tessellated Horn Dresser Boxes by Enrique Garcel, Colombia. Pair is in excellent original condition. Both have brass trim. Smaller bowl sits inside large bowl. Large measures 6.75...
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1960s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Brass

"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...
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Silver

Petite Chinese Rice Measure, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic, wooden container is an early 20th century rice measure, used to portion out servings of dry rice and other grains. In keeping with the larger rice measures used at marke...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Pine

Leeds pearlware shaped creamware tea caddy, c. 1780
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Antique Bombay shaped English pearlware tea caddy with a distinctive decoration in blue cobalt. The caddy is hand decorated with flower pendants draped from rings painted from a cont...
Category

Late 18th Century British Antique Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Earthenware, Wood

Petite Indonesian Brass Betel Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite brass box was originally part of an early 20th century betel box set from Indonesia, one of several small containers that held the individual ingredients of a betel quid....
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Folk Art Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antiqued Red Lacquer Trinket Box
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Antiqued red lacquer trinket box This trinket box measures: 14 wide x 14 deep x 7.5 inches high This box is in Excellent Vintage Condition with minor marks, dents, and wear. ...
Category

2010s American Modern Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Indonesian Brass Betel Tray, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This open brass box was originally the case of an early 20th century betel box set from Indonesia, filled with small containers that held the individual ingredients of a betel quid. ...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Folk Art Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Brass

Japanese Enameled Silver Chrysanthemum Box
Located in Chicago, IL
This lovely silver box exemplifies Japanese refinement in all crafts. The petite bonbonnière is formed of high quality silver with a rectangular cartouche form and a removable lid. T...
Category

20th Century Japanese Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Silver

English leather hat box for a man’s wide brim top hat, 1830-40
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Distressed leather hat box for a man’s wide brim top hat. The lid is hinged and has a metal closure. The handle and strap stays are molded metal. The interior retains its original cream and green patterned paper lining. England, circa 1830-40. Condition: Leather is stained and heavily distressed. Interior paper lining is in good original condition. Materials: Leather, Paper, Brass Dimensions: 15” W x 13-1/2” D x 10-3/4” H SKU: 8505 Tear sheets are available on request. SHIPPING & DELIVERY: The Federalist Antiques...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Metal

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 American Vintage Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Brass

Petite Indonesian Brass Betel Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite brass box was originally part of an early 20th century betel box set from Indonesia, one of several small containers that held the individual ingredients of a betel quid....
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Folk Art Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Brass

Japanese Silver Fan-Form Box
Located in Chicago, IL
This lovely silver box exemplifies Japanese refinement in all crafts. Precious in the hand, the petite bonbonnière is formed of high quality silver in the shape of a paper folding fa...
Category

20th Century Japanese Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Silver

Studio Pottery Lidded Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
A fun and unique domed studio pottery lidded jar with a textured pattern reminiscent of snakeskin and with stamped flowers. Marked illegibly on t...
Category

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

Materials

Ceramic

Rectangular Metal Faux Bois Vase and Matching Box Made in Italy
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual metal vase and matching box have an impressed faux bois pattern. The shallow box has an attached, hinged lid. They both are rectangular in shape, and the use of metal an...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Metal

Arthur Espenet Carpenter Wood Block, Solid Alternating Walnut and Mahogany
By Arthur Espenet Carpenter
Located in Chicago, IL
Arthur Espenet Carpenter Wood Block or Decorative Tray 1960's Handmade at the Espenet studio in Bolinas, California, this striking object is crafted from alternating strips of solid ...
Category

1960s American American Craftsman Vintage Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Jim Rose Two Door - Six Drawer Cupboard Maquette, Solid Cast Iron Furniture
By Jim Rose
Located in Chicago, IL
Jim Rose Two Door - Six Drawer Cupboard Maquette Solid Cast Iron w/ Steel Nail Heads 6h x 4.25w x 2d in 15.24h x 10.79w x 5.08d cm JR0274 Jim Rose b. 1966, d. 2023 Bio: Born in I...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Steel, Iron

Murano Glass Cylinder Box
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Winnetka, IL
No description provided.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Art Glass

Chinese Black Lacquer Woven Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This small woven box from the early 20th century celebrates the beautiful simplicity of a hand-woven object. The round, lidded box is shaped from tightly woven reeds and finished wit...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Rattan

Chinese Black Lacquer Woven Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This small woven box from the early 20th century celebrates the beautiful simplicity of a hand-woven object. The round, lidded box is shaped from tightly woven reeds or bamboo and fi...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Rattan

Chinese Petite Repoussé Traveling Mirror, c. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite traveling mirror dates to the early 20th century and is crafted with a metal frame embellished with allover repoussé decoration. Designed after Qing-dynasty vanity boxes,...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Metal

Chinese Studded Nanmu Lock Box, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
A special place for storing jewelry and other treasures, this early 19th-century lock box was created by a skilled artisan in China's Jiangsu province. The box is minimally decorated to showcase the rich, swirling grain of the nanmu wood, an esteemed softwood found throughout China. The interior contains a small lidded compartment and a removable dividing tray...
Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Brass

Petite Chinese Opium Box, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A petite 19th century canister once used to store a smoker's personal supply of opium paste. A keepsake from a bygone era, the small box is formed of brass and provided an airtight s...
Category

19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Illinois - Boxes

Materials

Brass

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