Mid-20th Century Decorative Boxes

A very long wonderfully designed desk box signed by Romeo Rega. This silver-plated and brass box has a striped decorative top and removeable lid. The inside of the box is black laque...

Fine large leather domed box. Decorated with gold gilded coat of arms. Italian. Mid 20th century. Hand made.

Vintage decorative matches box with enamel metal portraying a hot air balloon and mahogany wood insert / designed by Piero Fornasetti, made in Italy in the 1960s Length: 4.5 inches /...

Round Malachite Box with Brass A Malachite box from the mid-20th century. Made of a copper ring and inlaid outside with malachite The base and lid are made of malachite, raised on t...

Wooden box with integrated mirror, made in France circa 1950. This elegant box features a metal hinged, expandable structure, typical of mid-20th-century sewing boxes or vanity cases...

Wonderful Fajance lidded box / humidor from the Baca line by Nils Thorsson for Royal Copenhagen, circa 1960s. The stunning blue and black glazed stoneware container with geometric ab...

A striking Italian Art Deco Revival decorative box from the late 1970s, exquisitely crafted in natural fossil limestone and framed with refined solid brass detailing. The sculptural,...

An Art Deco style enamel and gilt metal box made by French Jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels circa 1930s. The box was most likely used for cigarette (and small bills) and it has an elegant ...

Bitossi Lacrima Bowl, Ceramic, Blue, Signed. Large low bowl decorated with a relief pattern of impressed teardrops from Bitossi's Lacrima Decor. Minute...

A decorative and functional lid box, perfect for jewelry, cigarettes or hiding away smaller items. Decor of archer. With hallmark Sv.M, L8 = 1937. Swedish grace.

We are always on the hunt for these vintage Florentine boxes and rarely we come across one with a lock and a key. This Italian rectangular box, lined in yellow velvet, is prefect to ...

A circa 1930's English engraved bone box with landscapes. Measurements: Height: 6" Width: 12.5" Depth: 8.5"

A art & crafts desk box designed by Cartier. This is an amazing desk box created by the jewelry house of Cartier, back in the 1950. The box has been made in a rectangular shape,...

Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern mosaic marquetry inlaid walnut wood box. Small box intricately decorated with Moorish motif designs which h...

This is a luxurious ceramic box from the 1930s, crafted in the Art Deco style. It has been manufactured by Galvani Ceramiche , famous manufacturer of the period. The exterior of the...

This rare and highly decorative 1930s Art Deco Takita porcelain lidded box is an exceptional example of Japanese Art Deco ceramic design, a category that remains far more elusive than its European and American counterparts. Versatile in form, the piece functions beautifully as a biscuit jar, tea caddy, ice bucket, or sculptural decorative container, making it both practical and collectable. The box is cylindrical and lantern-shaped, modeled after an accordion-pleated Asian paper lantern, giving it strong architectural presence and rhythmic geometry. The porcelain body is painted in a vibrant zig-zag pattern rendered in pastel pink, blue, and yellow against a crisp white ground. The lantern creases are dramatically emphasized with black horizontal accent lines, heightening contrast and reinforcing the bold, modernist Art Deco aesthetic. The removable lid features an asymmetrically placed gilt porcelain knob, a classic Art Deco touch that introduces tension and movement to the design. A woven rattan handle, secured by gilt porcelain mounts on either side, moves freely and adds a sophisticated material contrast, blending natural texture with gleaming glazed porcelain. The interior is clean and well preserved, with no chips or cracks to the interior, lid lip, or body rim. There is one chip to the base, measuring approximately 3/8 inch wide, which does not affect the visual presentation or functionality. The base is stamped “T/T Hand Paint Made in Japan.” While collectors are well acquainted with French Art Deco porcelain and ceramics by celebrated makers such as Robj, Lalique, Sèvres, and Limoges, as well as Czechoslovakian Art Deco manufacturers like Ditmar Urbach, Amphora, and Royal Dux, Japanese Art Deco porcelain...

Elegant Swedish Art Deco bonbonnière designed by Sune Bäckström, executed in beautifully hammered copper with a rich warm patina dating from the 1930s. The sculptural rounded form i...

Unique fabulous Sailors Valentines micro sea shells treasure box with central flower.

This iconic miniature cedar chest by Lane is a timeless piece of American craftsmanship, originally designed as a "hope chest" salesman sample or a graduation gift. Constructed from ...

1940's New Old Stock Pharmacy Canister - Large Quantity Available. Original new old stock French packaging, never used. Listing is for a single canister and lid. Workshop Report: ...

Fine Cloisonné Enamel Silver Pill Box A finely crafted kidney-shaped sterling silver pill box, delicately enamelled throughout in vibrant shades of cobalt blue, turquoise, burgundy...

Swedish Grace Pewter Box designed by Thorild Knutsson circa 1940. An elegant piece for a beautiful place. * A small lidded box in pewter with a wooden inner box. * Designer: Thorild...

Amazing Wiliam Spratling Dominoes set made of ebony wood and silver inlay. William Spratling (September 22, 1900–August 7, 1967) was an Americ...

Fine Micro Mosaic Indo Persian Moorish Inlaid Trinket Jewelry Box with Miniature Polo Scene, circa 1940s Exceptional handcrafted Indo-Persian jewelry or pen box featuring intricate Sadeli micro mosaic marquetry with inlaid geometric designs and a stunning miniature hand-painted scene on the lid. The artwork depicts 19th-century royal princes in traditional Maharaja attire playing polo, reflecting Mughal and Islamic courtly elegance. Crafted using the traditional Khatam technique, the box is richly inlaid inside and out with fine slivers of wood, bone, and metal, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship from the Middle East or India, circa 1940s. * Dimensions: H 1.75 in. x W 6.5 in. x D 4 in. * Condition: great condition; minor wear consistent with age. A museum-quality piece comparable to those in the Doris Duke Islamic Art Collection. Perfect for collectors of Islamic art, Moorish marquetry, and antique micro mosaic. Keywords: Islamic Marquetry, Sadeli Mosaic, Khatam Box...

Charming Limoges heart trinket box hand-painted. The underside of the box is marked Limoges France. This piece would certainly make a wonderf...

Stunning mid-century decorative box designed and signed by Gabriella Crespi. Made in a beautiful combination of gilt brass and clear lucite, this stylish box was made in Italy during...

Elegant vintage round Limoges 22-karat gold trinket jewelry box. French vintage Limoges trinket box in cobalt royal blue with fine gold decor. Marked...

A striking vintage decorative box by Maitland-Smith, showcasing the brand’s signature use of exotic materials and refined craftsmanship. The surface features a bold harlequin pattern...

An art-deco desk box designed by Floron Chicago. This is a beautiful Streamline geometric desk-box created in Chicago United States during the Art Deco period by Floron, between the...

Small Majolica white rabbit pate tureen or box circa 1950 signed Caugant.

1960's Vintage New Old Stock Bonbon Tins - Large Quantity Available. We sourced these tins from a tin factory in the south east of France. New old stock and never used. The tins we...

A small oval-form silver box crafted in 800 silver, featuring a smooth domed lid engraved with the monogram “FM.” The compact hinged form and softly rounded silhouette suggest use as...

High-quality desk cigarette or decorative box composed of a glazed ceramic lid with a globe in shallow relief, box-sides in solid rosewood upon af plate in black formica. The lid was designed by ceramist Einar Johansen and made at Søholm in Denmark for Torben Ørskov who made the box for the company AIU in Denmark circa 1965-69. The style of this box is reminiscent to boxes by Alfred Klitgaard and...

Vintage timeless elegance handcrafted Italian pink alabaster pill box trimmed in gold tone metal. Featuring a hinged lid and gilt brass metal trim,the lid is decorated with a rose, i...

Fine French Crystal Small Box in the Form of a Mussel with a Seahorse Clasp. It has light signs of age to the edge of the foot. Thi sis a beautiful and unique piece.

Portapasticche ottagonale in argento 925/100 placcato oro con smalti traslucidi a fuoco su guillochè anche su tutti i fianchi e con rigo sul coperchio. Stile Art Nouveau Inglese prim...

So very rare this standing sewing box. Early design by Cees Braakman all Wood in primary colors. 4 boxes. Typical Holland 1950s This piece is still all original.

Here is a brutalist, mixed metal keep-sake box by Paul Evans, circa 1970s. It is constructed of patinated copper panels and lined with cork. The design features splashes of solder a...

Very cute and decorative footed bowl by Aune Siimes for Arabia, made of glazed porcelain in violet tones with vertical stripes. Bowl stands on delicate feets shaped like leaves in re...

For your consideration is this very attractive and totally original 1930's Art Deco ladies powder/ trinket box. Made from porcelain with a vibrantly colored painted finish. Highly fu...

Step into a realm of sophisticated display with this Vintage Hollywood Regency Brass and Glass Terrarium, an exceptional piece that exudes timeless elegance. Crafted with a delicate ...

This 1970s Mid-Century Modern Italian jewelry box is a beautiful example of the era's design sensibilities, combining elegance, functionality, and high-quality craftsmanship. Here's ...

Refined pewter box designed by Ellen Schlanbusch for Just Andersen in the 1950s. * Lidded pewter box with a fitted wooden interior. Originally designed as a cigarette box. * Designe...

A pewter lid box, decor of dolphin, 1931 and engraved decor of figur on dolphin by Harald Linder for JL Hultman, Uddevalla Sweden 1931. With hallmarks JLH, E8=1931, U

A charming porcelain floral oval trinket box painted in blue and white. This piece would certainly be a fantastic addition to an existing collection of these desirable boxes. Marked ...

A stunning Brutalist / Scandinavian Modern bronze vase with amazing patina. Designed by Kaj Blomqvist and made by Rakennusvaline, Finland, 1960s. Great original condition.

Exquisite handcrafted box decorated with intricate traditional Middle Eastern marquetry. Made of dark wood with geometric inlays of bone, mother-of-pearl, and green-stained elements,...

An exceptional mid century glazed ceramic box with purple and pink with flowers by famed artist, Mithé Espelt. The box lid is ceramic with a blackened wood base. Born in 1923, Mithé ...

Aldo Londi Bitossi Ceramic Box, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1960s. Small scale Mondrian box decorated with rectangles and lines and glazed in red, yellow, and black. Signed faintly on...

1960's Small Industrial Scientific Equipment Boxes - Single Box - Good Quantity Available. We bought a good volume of these great industrial boxes and are selling them individually....

Ceramic Boxes with small ceramic tiles Decoration Pattern France 1970 Set of 3

Vintage Middle Eastern Khatam Art Painting Miniature on hexagonal shape trinket box. Hand painted, lacquered wooden Moorish micro mosaic marquetry inlaid tobacco or trinket Box. Handcrafted vintage marquetry Indo Persian wood inlay micro mosaic with miniature hand painted scene. Finely handcrafted khatam Persian hand painted micro mosaic inlaid wooden box...

1960's Original Hungarian Army First Aid Boxes - Large Shape. These were standard issue in the Hungarian army and we have a network of pickers that hunt them out for us. Occasionall...

This small vintage mid century modern beatiful Italian alabaster box is lidded. The swirls of rich colors of light green light jade green, Brown, Rust orange, cream and blush make fo...

A charming and uncommon antique brass thimble case, beautifully formed in a smooth oval silhouette with a warm, time-earned patina. This petite hinged container features delicate han...

Unique French Art Deco Jewellery box from the 1930s. This black lacquered wood box features a beautifully carved dark green Jade stone on its cover, re...

Very Decorative Box in Leather and Metal Studs, Europe, 1950s. This mid-century decorative box is clad in warm brown leather and features intricate stud detailing. The box has a dom...

A piece of wonderful jewelry by Line Vautrin designed in 1941 on the subject of St Foi, a child martyr on the early fourth century and the patron saint of prinsoers, in a rare form of a reliquary...

This stunning Art Deco decorative cookie box or candy jar, with a serving bowl insert, was crafted in France in the 1930s. Its modernist design boasts a chromed metal and wood holder...

A small malachite box. 3 ¼ by 3 ⅜ by 1 ½ inches tall