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Art Deco Louis Kuppenheim Attributed Sterling Silver Enamel Japonisme Snuff Box
Art Deco Louis Kuppenheim Attributed Sterling Silver Enamel Japonisme Snuff Box

Art Deco Louis Kuppenheim Attributed Sterling Silver Enamel Japonisme Snuff Box

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique German Art Deco period silver & enamel snuff box. Attributed to the workshops of Louis Kuppenheim in Pforzheim, Germany. In sterling silver. With a red enamel grou...

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Vintage French Jewellery Box with Enamel Lid and Toucan Motif by Mithé Espelt
Vintage French Jewellery Box with Enamel Lid and Toucan Motif by Mithé Espelt

Vintage French Jewellery Box with Enamel Lid and Toucan Motif by Mithé Espelt

By Mithé Espelt

Located in London, GB

Decorative jewellery box with enamel lid and toucan bird motif by Mithé Espelt (circa 1960s). Stylised toucan and lemon with vibrant colours crown this otherwise simple but elegant j...

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1960s French Vintage Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Vintage MMA 1989 Reproduction Asante Gold Dust Bird Box
Vintage MMA 1989 Reproduction Asante Gold Dust Bird Box

Vintage MMA 1989 Reproduction Asante Gold Dust Bird Box

Located in Fairfield, CA

A vintage 1989 reproduction by the Museum of Modern Art of an Asante gold dust box. Made of gold toned metal with a beautiful design of birds perched along the edges of the lid. Some...

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1980s American Vintage Boxes

Materials

Metal

Ormolu and Glass Souvenir Trinket Jewelry Box, Lyon France, circa 1900s
Ormolu and Glass Souvenir Trinket Jewelry Box, Lyon France, circa 1900s

Ormolu and Glass Souvenir Trinket Jewelry Box, Lyon France, circa 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Antique French Églomisé Casket - Souvenir from Lyon, circa 1900 A charming French antique casket from circa 1900 with gilt brass fittings and clear glass panels. The hinged lid feat...

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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Modern Small Leather Basket with Handles PORTHOS - Diameter 24 cm
Modern Small Leather Basket with Handles PORTHOS - Diameter 24 cm

Modern Small Leather Basket with Handles PORTHOS - Diameter 24 cm

By Limac Design

Located in Conegliano, IT

The small leather basket with handles PORTHOS is a 2022 novelty of the LIMAC Design Home Collection. It is an original and precious miniature of our beloved TONDA HABITA, and is int...

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2010s European Modern Boxes

Materials

Leather

Striking 1930's Art Deco Alabaster Cream and Green Dresser / Vanity Box
Striking 1930's Art Deco Alabaster Cream and Green Dresser / Vanity Box

Striking 1930's Art Deco Alabaster Cream and Green Dresser / Vanity Box

Located in Red Lion, PA

This striking 1930s Italian Art Deco vanity box is a lovely example architectural elegance of the Interwar period, perfectly capturing the "sun and moon" aesthetic with its iconic du...

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1930s Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Alabaster

Italian Brass Desk Box with Wood Inlay, Handcrafted, Circa 1970s
Italian Brass Desk Box with Wood Inlay, Handcrafted, Circa 1970s

Italian Brass Desk Box with Wood Inlay, Handcrafted, Circa 1970s

Located in Florence, Tuscany

A wonderful 1970s Italian hand - made brass desk box with a wooden inlay. This wonderful box sits beautifully alongside other boxes in our collection of Italian desk accessories. Sig...

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1970s Italian Vintage Boxes

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Danish Modern Jewelry Cabinet by PJB Mobler
Mid Century Danish Modern Jewelry Cabinet by PJB Mobler

Mid Century Danish Modern Jewelry Cabinet by PJB Mobler

By Falster Møbelfabrik

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional Mid Century Danish Modern jewelry cabinet, made by PBJ Mobler ( Per Buhl Jorgensen ) circa 1970's, in excellent original, clean and ready to use condition. The case feat...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Boxes

Materials

Teak

Leather Jewelry Box Sweden
Leather Jewelry Box Sweden

Leather Jewelry Box Sweden

Located in New York, NY

A Swedish black leather and velvet jewelry box with gold embossing, circa mid-20th century, 1950s, Sweden. Box is black leather with gold embossing (outside and inside), with a black...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Boxes

Materials

Leather, Velvet

Woven regenerated leather laundry basket ELENA - Deluxe
Woven regenerated leather laundry basket ELENA - Deluxe

Woven regenerated leather laundry basket ELENA - Deluxe

By Limac Design

Located in Conegliano, IT

The woven design laundry basket ELENA represents the perfect combination of functionality and innovation. An original creation by LIMAC Design, it is designed for those who are seek...

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2010s Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Leather, Cotton

Rectangular wooden box, France, 1970
Rectangular wooden box, France, 1970

Rectangular wooden box, France, 1970

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Rectangular wooden box, France, 1970s, characterized by a richly veined veneer, likely burl, offering a particularly expressive natural design. Its surface displays a warm palette of...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Wood

Russian Lacquer Hand Painted Tale of Tsar Saltan Box, Mstera, Artist Signed
Russian Lacquer Hand Painted Tale of Tsar Saltan Box, Mstera, Artist Signed

Russian Lacquer Hand Painted Tale of Tsar Saltan Box, Mstera, Artist Signed

Located in New York, NY

Soviet era Mstera hand painted, artist signed lacquer box depicting a scene from Pushkin's renown Tale of Tsar Saltan 20th Century Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin's 1831 masterpiece, "The Tale of Tsar Saltan", a Russian fairy tale...

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20th Century Russian Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Hand Painted Polychrome Trunk with Floral Decor, Normandy France
19th Century Hand Painted Polychrome Trunk with Floral Decor, Normandy France

19th Century Hand Painted Polychrome Trunk with Floral Decor, Normandy France

Located in Dallas, TX

A festive polychrome trunk from Normandy, France, celebrating the importance of floriculture in the region. The vibrant trunk, which was hand-carved and hand-painted in the 1800s, de...

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19th Century French Antique Boxes

Materials

Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Art Deco English Tortoise Shell & Mother of Pearl Box, circa 1920
Art Deco English Tortoise Shell & Mother of Pearl Box, circa 1920

Art Deco English Tortoise Shell & Mother of Pearl Box, circa 1920

Located in Pearland, TX

A stylish antique Art Deco English tortoise shell and mother of pearl tessellated box with a hinged lid and brass interior, circa 1920. A fabulous accent piece for any room! Dimens...

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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Brass

Carved Antique Box French Gilt Bronze Jewellery Casket – Dated 17 & 20 Août 1872
Carved Antique Box French Gilt Bronze Jewellery Casket – Dated 17 & 20 Août 1872

Carved Antique Box French Gilt Bronze Jewellery Casket – Dated 17 & 20 Août 1872

Located in Wembley, GB

Antique French Gilt Bronze Casket – Dated 17 & 20 Août 1872, High-Relief Figural Work An exceptional and museum-worthy antique French gilt-bronze jewellery casket, richly adorned in high relief and inscribed “17 et 20 Août 1872”, offering both historical significance and outstanding artistic craftsmanship. This remarkable 19th-century piece exemplifies the finest traditions of French decorative arts, featuring intricately cast and chased panels depicting romantic pastoral and mythological scenes. Each side presents finely sculpted figures – nymphs, cherubs, musicians, and classical subjects set within lush landscapes and framed by elaborate foliate scrollwork and naturalistic ornamentation. The lid is masterfully composed with dynamic figural decoration, while the casket stands proudly on sculptural zoomorphic feet, enhancing its dramatic presence and luxurious character. The deep relief work, combined with a warm, aged gilt patina, creates exceptional depth and visual richness. The engraved date suggests a commemorative or presentation piece, adding a rare layer of provenance and desirability for collectors of French ormolu, Grand Tour objects, and fine 19th-century bronzes. This is not merely a decorative object but a statement piece of historical artistry, ideal for collectors, interior designers, or high-end decorative settings. Dimensions Width: 25 cm Depth: 18 cm Height: 15 cm Key Features Authentic French gilt bronze casket, dated 1872 Exceptional high-relief figural decoration Rich mythological and pastoral scenes Ornate foliate and scrollwork detailing Raised on decorative zoomorphic feet Rare inscribed interior date Excellent antique condition antique French gilt bronze casket, 19th-century jewelry box bronze, French ormolu casket 1872, antique bronze trinket box figural relief, Victorian French decorative arts box, mythological bronze jewellery box, antique French gilt bronze box, collectible 19th century bronze casket, luxury antique decorative object, French high-relief bronze box, ormolu jewellery casket antique, French ormolu jewelry box...

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1870s French Neoclassical Antique Boxes

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Vintage wooden box with polish horn decoration and stainless steel Italy
Vintage wooden box with polish horn decoration and stainless steel Italy

Vintage wooden box with polish horn decoration and stainless steel Italy

Located in London, GB

Vintage wooden box with polish horn decoration and stainless steel rim Italy, Three interior compartments, which could have been intended for: Playing cards (such as bridge or poker...

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Stainless Steel

Antique American Tramp Art Carved Box, Early 20th Century Folk Art
Antique American Tramp Art Carved Box, Early 20th Century Folk Art

Antique American Tramp Art Carved Box, Early 20th Century Folk Art

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique American Folk Art Tramp Art Carved Box, probably Late 19th/Early 20th Century. A decorative box ornamented with layers of classic Tramp Art chip carved borders enclosing velvet ground panels centered by elongated star...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Boxes

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Antique French Sevres Porcelain and Ormolu Jewellery Casket 19th Century
Antique French Sevres Porcelain and Ormolu Jewellery Casket 19th Century

Antique French Sevres Porcelain and Ormolu Jewellery Casket 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a fine large antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain jewellery casket, circa 1860 in date. This magnificent casket is rectangular in shape with the lid and each side exce...

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1860s Antique Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Large French Sevres Style Porcelain Ormolu Mounted Casket Box 19th Century
Large French Sevres Style Porcelain Ormolu Mounted Casket Box 19th Century

Large French Sevres Style Porcelain Ormolu Mounted Casket Box 19th Century

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Very large 19th century ormolu mounted Sevres Style porcelain casket box , made in France and decorated with the characteristic celeste blue ground associated with Sèvres porcelain, ...

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1870s French Louis XVI Antique Boxes

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios Zodiac Pattern Gilt Bronze Cigar Humidor or Table Box No. 1655
Tiffany Studios Zodiac Pattern Gilt Bronze Cigar Humidor or Table Box No. 1655

Tiffany Studios Zodiac Pattern Gilt Bronze Cigar Humidor or Table Box No. 1655

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique Tiffany Studios box. In gilt Bronze. In the Zodiac pattern. Model no. 1655. This table box is often referred to as a cigar humidor. It also functions beautifully a...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Venezia Rialto SC1 Watch Case by Morici
Venezia Rialto SC1 Watch Case by Morici

Venezia Rialto SC1 Watch Case by Morici

By Morici

Located in Milan, IT

Characterized by a masterfully handcrafted silhouette, this superb watch case combines mahogany wood, gold-finished metal, and beige Alcantara lining in a refined design. Lined and f...

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2010s Italian Boxes

Materials

Metal

Vintage Italian Figural Snail Pill Box in White Metal
Vintage Italian Figural Snail Pill Box in White Metal

Vintage Italian Figural Snail Pill Box in White Metal

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Unusual miniature pill box in the shape of a very detailed snail. These were made in Italy circa 1970-90s usually of 800/1000 silver or alpaca/argentan/German silver (an alloy of zin...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Metal

Mithe Espelt Ceramic and Fused Glass Jewelry Box France c 1968
Mithe Espelt Ceramic and Fused Glass Jewelry Box France c 1968

Mithe Espelt Ceramic and Fused Glass Jewelry Box France c 1968

By Mithé Espelt

Located in Chicago, IL

Ceramic Jewelry Box by Mithé Espelt, France, 1960s Ceramic enamels in shades of green gold with fused glass with iconic blackened wood box. Literature: Mithé Espelt, le luxe discret...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

English c. 1835 Coromandel Jewelry Box
English c. 1835 Coromandel Jewelry Box

English c. 1835 Coromandel Jewelry Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1835 English coromandel jewelry box. "Secret" release tray in base. Bramah type lock. Brass engraving shield, no monogram. Fine quality interior brass engraved mounts and hardw...

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Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Boxes

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Wood

Art Nouveau Casket by Niels Dam Ravn, 1930s, Denmark
Art Nouveau Casket by Niels Dam Ravn, 1930s, Denmark

Art Nouveau Casket by Niels Dam Ravn, 1930s, Denmark

By N. Dam Ravn

Located in Værløse, DK

Art Nouveau brass casket designed by Niels Dam Ravn in the 1930s. * Curvilinear bronze casket with floral motifs and fitted wooden interior box * Designer: Niels Dam Ravn * Manufact...

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1930s European Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes

Materials

Brass

Bahria Malachite Jewelry Box by Obsydian Stone
Bahria Malachite Jewelry Box by Obsydian Stone

Bahria Malachite Jewelry Box by Obsydian Stone

By Obsydian Stone

Located in Milan, IT

This jewelry box in precious malachite strikes with its sensual and unrepeatable traceries. Its bright tones of green - inspired by the ancient Bahria oasis dedicated to Osiris, godd...

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2010s Italian Boxes

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Solid Wood American Studio Craft Jewelry Box in the style of Sam Maloof, 1970's
Solid Wood American Studio Craft Jewelry Box in the style of Sam Maloof, 1970's

Solid Wood American Studio Craft Jewelry Box in the style of Sam Maloof, 1970's

Solid Wood American Studio Craft Jewelry Box, 1970's unsigned, Artist Unknown In the style of: Sam Maloof, George Nakashima, Wendell Castle, Wharton Esherick. Solid Oak with Solid ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Antique Personal Diary Repository, Scottish, Brass, Keepsake Case, Victorian
Antique Personal Diary Repository, Scottish, Brass, Keepsake Case, Victorian

Antique Personal Diary Repository, Scottish, Brass, Keepsake Case, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a fine antique personal diary repository, originating from Scotland during the Victorian period, circa 1870. This striking book form keepsake case showcases the craftsmanship...

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1870s British Victorian Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

Dior Midcentury Brass, Lucite and Vienna Straw Decorative Oval Box, Italy 1970
Dior Midcentury Brass, Lucite and Vienna Straw Decorative Oval Box, Italy 1970

Dior Midcentury Brass, Lucite and Vienna Straw Decorative Oval Box, Italy 1970

By Christian Dior

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning Mid-Century decorative jewelry box made from a beautiful combination of lucite enriched with Vienna straw, brass, and tortoiseshell-effect lucite. This incredibly stylish pi...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Wood and Enamel Box by J. Capo Esmaltes, Spain, 1960
Mid-Century Modern Wood and Enamel Box by J. Capo Esmaltes, Spain, 1960

Mid-Century Modern Wood and Enamel Box by J. Capo Esmaltes, Spain, 1960

By Capo Esmaltes

Located in Atlanta, GA

Designed by the esteemed J. Capo Esmaltes and crafted in Spain circa 1960, this exquisite Mid-Century Modern lidded box is a true fusion of artistry and craftsmanship. Its refined re...

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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Metal, Copper, Enamel

Angelite cloud jewel box
Angelite cloud jewel box

Angelite cloud jewel box

Located in Pacasmayo, PE

The natural, organic silhouette of the blue angelite gemstone offers a tactile experience when selecting morning jewelry or organizing daily essentials like keys and AirPods. Handcra...

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21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Boxes

Materials

Stone

Mid-Century Onyx Box, Made in Italy, 1950s
Mid-Century Onyx Box, Made in Italy, 1950s

Mid-Century Onyx Box, Made in Italy, 1950s

Located in Palermo, IT

Mid-Century onyx box, Made in Italy, 1950s Complete and in good condition.

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1950s Italian Vintage Boxes

Materials

Marble

Glaciar Large Silver Alpaca & Bordeaux Onyx Stone Box
Glaciar Large Silver Alpaca & Bordeaux Onyx Stone Box

Glaciar Large Silver Alpaca & Bordeaux Onyx Stone Box

By AIREDELSUR

Located in Buenos Aires, AR

Glaciar collection is meticulously handcrafted by our local artisans with these rectangular onyx pieces set around alpaca silver flower vases, boxes and trays. Our pieces are made b...

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2010s South American Modern Boxes

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Metal

German Porcelain Jewelry Box
German Porcelain Jewelry Box

German Porcelain Jewelry Box

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful German oval porcelain jewelry box, in the Regency design style, circa mid-20th century, Germany. Boxes' lid features outdoor nature scene with couple in a park sounded by...

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Mid-20th Century German Regency Boxes

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Porcelain

Collection of Turquoise Opaline Glass with Bronze Mounts, Italy Early 20th Cent
Collection of Turquoise Opaline Glass with Bronze Mounts, Italy Early 20th Cent

Collection of Turquoise Opaline Glass with Bronze Mounts, Italy Early 20th Cent

By French Opaline

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful collection of Vases made of opal glass all with Bronze Mounts. These types of articles and jewelry boxes were mainly made in France, Italy and earlier in Bohemia. They we...

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Early 20th Century Italian Empire Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Yellow-green onyx box, France, 1970
Yellow-green onyx box, France, 1970

Yellow-green onyx box, France, 1970

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Rectangular box in yellow-green onyx, made in France around 1970. This piece showcases the natural beauty of the stone, with its translucent hues ranging from pale green to honey, tr...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Onyx

Antique English Georgian Tea Caddy with Tea Plant Inlay
Antique English Georgian Tea Caddy with Tea Plant Inlay

Antique English Georgian Tea Caddy with Tea Plant Inlay

Located in Northampton, GB

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Georgian tea caddy with tea plant inlay dating to circa 1790, of octagonal form veneered in harewood and decorated with finely executed marquetry throughout...

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood, Boxwood, Harewood

Carved Redwood Box with Sliding Lid, American Studio Craftsman
Carved Redwood Box with Sliding Lid, American Studio Craftsman

Carved Redwood Box with Sliding Lid, American Studio Craftsman

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage carved wood box features Modernist abstract organic form and striking choice of solid wood. Asymmetrically sculpted box is sliding inside its rounded lid; the bottom of the ...

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20th Century Organic Modern Boxes

Materials

Wood

Italian Leather Jewelry Box
Italian Leather Jewelry Box

Italian Leather Jewelry Box

Located in New York, NY

An Italian leather box, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Leather is brown with gold tooling detail on top and around exterior edge. A great piece to hold jewelry (demonstrated) or smal...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique Tiffany American Edwardian Sterling Silver Box
Antique Tiffany American Edwardian Sterling Silver Box

Antique Tiffany American Edwardian Sterling Silver Box

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

American Edwardian sterling silver box, ca 1910. Rectangular with straight sides; cover hinged with gently curved top and molded rim. Engine-turned stripes in plain frames; on cover ...

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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Moorish Inlaid Marquetry Mosaic Jewelry Box with Geometric and Floral Patterns
Moorish Inlaid Marquetry Mosaic Jewelry Box with Geometric and Floral Patterns

Moorish Inlaid Marquetry Mosaic Jewelry Box with Geometric and Floral Patterns

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This is a Moorish-style jewelry box adorned with inlaid marquetry work, featuring a mosaic of geometric and floral patterns. The design is highly detailed, with small pieces of wood ...

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1940s Moroccan Moorish Vintage Boxes

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Edwardian Bent Wood Hat Box
Edwardian Bent Wood Hat Box

Edwardian Bent Wood Hat Box

Located in Riverdale, NY

Wonderful Edwardian Bent Wood Hat Box with metal riveted banding for support on all edges. Great for storage, European Early 1900's. 18" x 11" high.

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1910s American Edwardian Vintage Boxes

Materials

Bentwood

Antique English Sterling Silver Trinket Box - Birmingham 1916
Antique English Sterling Silver Trinket Box - Birmingham 1916

Antique English Sterling Silver Trinket Box - Birmingham 1916

Located in Bath, GB

A fine antique English solid sterling silver box with all over repousse decoration, the domed lid incorporating a vacant cartouche in the centre. The hinged lid is in perfect workin...

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1910s British Vintage Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of English Style Mahogany Knife Boxes with Inlaid Patera 20thC
Pair of English Style Mahogany Knife Boxes with Inlaid Patera 20thC

Pair of English Style Mahogany Knife Boxes with Inlaid Patera 20thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

A matching pair of English knife boxes offer mahogany construction with sloped top having an inlaid satinwood patera and opening to a divided interior 20thC. Measures - 15" x 9 3/8"...

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20th Century Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

FORNASETTI Butterfly Box
FORNASETTI Butterfly Box

FORNASETTI Butterfly Box

By Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage decorative rectangular lacquered walnut wood box with butterfly motif / designed by Piero Fornasetti, made in Italy in the 1970s Original mark at the felt base Length: 12 inc...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden and Cardboard Apothecary Pharmacy Storage Jar for Valerian Root
Antique Wooden and Cardboard Apothecary Pharmacy Storage Jar for Valerian Root

Antique Wooden and Cardboard Apothecary Pharmacy Storage Jar for Valerian Root

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic early 1900s wooden and cardboard apothecary pharmacy storage jar or box for Valerian Root. Nice addition to your room or just for use it on your desk. Found at an estate sale...

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Early 1900s German Folk Art Antique Boxes

Materials

Plywood, Paper

Jewelry Trinket Box with Porcelain Dog Blue and White, Mid-20th Century
Jewelry Trinket Box with Porcelain Dog Blue and White, Mid-20th Century

Jewelry Trinket Box with Porcelain Dog Blue and White, Mid-20th Century

Located in New York, NY

A rich dark brown teak trinket or jewelry box with a blue‑and‑white porcelain dog finial, circa mid‑20th century. A round dark brown wooden box with blue and white porcelain dog fini...

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Mid-20th Century Boxes

Materials

Porcelain, Teak

Oval Jewel Box - Serpentine
Oval Jewel Box - Serpentine

Oval Jewel Box - Serpentine

Located in Pacasmayo, PE

The oval jewel box is a playful geometric decor piece that showcases a hand-carved green serpentine gemstone cube handle that brings joy to every use. Crafted using traditional wood ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Peruvian Boxes

Materials

Stone

Antique Calligrapher's Pen Box, Lacquered, Quill Case, Chinoiserie, Victorian
Antique Calligrapher's Pen Box, Lacquered, Quill Case, Chinoiserie, Victorian

Antique Calligrapher's Pen Box, Lacquered, Quill Case, Chinoiserie, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique calligrapher's pen box. An Oriental, lacquered papier-mâché quill case in Chinoiserie taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Fascinating pen case...

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1890s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Early 19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Tea Caddy in Cylindrical Form
Early 19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Tea Caddy in Cylindrical Form

Early 19th Century Chinese Export Lacquer Tea Caddy in Cylindrical Form

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A Chinese export tea caddy dating from the first half of the 19th century of cylindrical octagonal form in black lacquer with gilt decoration throughout. The body is decorated with f...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Wooden box, France, 1970
Wooden box, France, 1970

Wooden box, France, 1970

By Lorenz

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Wooden box, France, 1970s, an elegant vintage piece characterized by a burl wood veneer with particularly decorative swirling patterns. Its clean design and soft lines make it both f...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Wood

19thc Original Mustard Painted Firkin
19thc Original Mustard Painted Firkin

19thc Original Mustard Painted Firkin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Original mustard painted furkin from New England with original copper nail construction.The surface is the best.

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Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paint

Dolcevita Humidor
Dolcevita Humidor

Dolcevita Humidor

$9,805 / item

Dolcevita Humidor

By Maccarrone

Located in Milan, IT

This iconic humidor is part of Maccarone's Yacht collection and can hold up to 150 cigars. Metal accessories in chromed brass and high gloss mahogany and mapl...

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2010s Italian Modern Boxes

Materials

Polyester, Wood

French Empire Partially Gilt Brass Box with Velvet Interior, Early 19th Century
French Empire Partially Gilt Brass Box with Velvet Interior, Early 19th Century

French Empire Partially Gilt Brass Box with Velvet Interior, Early 19th Century

Located in Knivsta, SE

French Empire Partially Gilt Brass Box with Velvet Interior, Early 19th Century An exquisite circular box in partially gilt brass, richly adorned with finely cast and chased ornamen...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Porcelain Box Flowers Chintz Design
Antique Porcelain Box Flowers Chintz Design

Antique Porcelain Box Flowers Chintz Design

Located in New York, NY

An antique porcelain box with floral chintz design, circa late 19th century to early-20th century, Europe. Porcelain box has a hinged lid with an...

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Early 20th Century European Boxes

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Courcec Roadrunner Box
Mid Century Courcec Roadrunner Box

Mid Century Courcec Roadrunner Box

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A mid century black box by Courcec of Monterey California depicting an inlaid road-runner on lid. The box with a full length brass hinge that opens to full storage. The box retains t...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Other

Sonia Jewelry Chest in Cream Shagreen, Black Pen Shell and Brass by R&Y Augousti
Sonia Jewelry Chest in Cream Shagreen, Black Pen Shell and Brass by R&Y Augousti

Sonia Jewelry Chest in Cream Shagreen, Black Pen Shell and Brass by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Sonia jewelry chest in cream shagreen, shell and brass by R&Y Augousti is a stunning piece to store your personal items. This piece has 2 doors that open to 4 drawer compartments, inlaid in a mixture of cream shagreen/black shell and grey blue shagreen, that have black velvet trays...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Brass

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.