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Decorative Boxes For Sale
OTTAVIANI 1960 Modernist Cedar Box With Enameled Designs .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist box designed by Giovanni Ottaviani. Fabulous modernist rectangular box decorated with "smalto". It was designed by Giovanni Ottaviani during the post-war period in the cit...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Italian Mid-Century Small Rectangular Leather Embossed Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Beautifully molded Italian leather box with a raised style and features crests of coat of arms with lions and fleur de lis on the top. Additionally this piece has been enhanced with ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Leather

Large Sterling Repoussé Melon Box, Style of Buccellati
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Sterling Repoussé Melon Box, Style of Buccellati  Lotus Series Hallmarks for Cairo, Egypt, Post-1946 This exceptional large-scale sterling rep...
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Mid-20th Century Egyptian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Persian brass jewelry box - Moorish neo-Mamluk style - 1920's Syria
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very pretty 1920s Persian brass jewelry box in neo-Mamluk Moorish style. This lovely box is an antique Mamluke Damascene style Islamic brass jewelry box from the Middle East, circa 1...
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Early 20th Century Syrian Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Box in Burled Wood, Brown Color, France, 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Box in Burled Wood, Brown Color, France, 20th Century
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1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Labeled Lalique Crystal Swans Covered Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, labeled covered glass box. By Lalique. In the swans pattern in frosted and polished glass. Simply a wonderful box by Lalique! Date: Late 20th Century Overall Condition:...
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal

Antique Black Forest Carved Wooden Glove Box, Late 19th/Early 20th Century -1Y01
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Antique Black Forest Glove Box Step back in time with this exquisite antique black forest glove box from the late 19th/early 20th century. This handcrafted piece showcases the intricate carving and molding techniques typical of Black Forest craftsmanship. Features: Handcrafted wooden construction: Made from high-quality wood, this glove box exudes a timeless elegance. Intricate Black Forest design: Featuring elaborate carvings and moldings, this box embodies the artistry of the Black Forest region. Spacious interior: The box provides ample storage for your gloves, keeping them neatly organized and protected. Plush red velvet lining: The interior is lined with luxurious red velvet, adding a touch of luxury and sophistication. Antiques charm: This piece carries the charm of history, adding a touch of vintage character to your décor. Dimensions: Length: 28.5 cm Depth: 10 cm Height: 7.5 cm Weight: 0.59 kg Condition: This antique glove box...
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Early 1900s French Empire Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Mother of Pearl Egg Form Box with Elephants
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical lidded box crafted in a mother of pearl mosaic in an egg form featuring tooled silver plated cuffs, black felt lining, a silver plated dancing elephant as a handle, and fou...
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Correspondence Box, Ceylon, Ebony, Campaign, Writing Slope, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique gentleman's correspondence box. A Ceylonese ebony campaign writing slope, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 18...
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Mid-19th Century Sri Lankan Early Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Teak

Set Tronador Square Bordeaux, Blue, Cream, Onyx Stone Boxes
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
The shape of the inactive Tronador volcano reminded us of the pyramid shaped idea of our boxes that make up this collection. With a rectangular or square base, the box is a reflectio...
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2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone, Onyx

Exquisite Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Hand Box Kobako Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early Japanese lacquer Maki-e decorated kobako (small storage box) circa 18th century (Edo period). Based on its form and size, this kobako was possibly used as a Chabako to store the accoutrements for chado (tea ceremony). The lidded box is of rectangular form with bevel design on all edge that softens the appearance. The entire surface was densely covered with a background of nashiji. Elaborate Maki-e techniques were used on each side to showcase a distinct landscape or floral design within a cartouche panel. On the surface of the lid, a mountainous landscape rises from the edge of the water. The poetic composition is akin to a traditional ink scroll...
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Set Tronador Large Mini Boxes, Brown & Cream Onyx Stone and Silver Alpaca
Located in Buenos Aires, AR
The shape of the inactive Tronador volcano reminded us of the pyramid shaped idea of our boxes that make up this collection. With a rectangular or square base, the box is a reflectio...
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2010s Argentine Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone, Onyx

19th Century French Baccarat Crystal Box
Located in Tampa, FL
An oval Baccarat style crystal box, no key. French, late 19 century.
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1890s French Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal

Antique Fall Front Deed Box, English, Steel, Keepsake Case, Storage, Circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique fall front deed box. An English, steel keepsake case, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920. Fascinating fall-front example with personalised detail Displays a desirable aged patina throughout Steel plate presents a lightly time worn black paint finish Cream colour interior provides appealing contrast Inset lock to the fall front — in working order, key present Fitted interior arranged as two compartments over one Features the title of Sir H. Ross Skinner, a mining specialist knighted in 1917 Of portable weight at 7.9kg (17.41 lb) with carry handles to sides for ease of carriage This is an appealing antique deed...
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Early 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Steel

Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Figure Group by Gyokuseki (玉石) , Meiji
Located in Norton, MA
Netsuke Japanese Hand-Carved Polychrome Figure Group depicts a man holding a large cudgel and twining around a big bell, Signed by Gyokuseki (玉石) on the bottom from the Meiji Period. A truly hand-carved ivory figure with fine craftsmanship in a detailed carving This item is 1" wide x1" deep x 1.5" high in dimension, from the 19th century. This item is in excellent condition with no damages. Shipping Note: USA only, no International shipping The Essence of Netsuke: Like all art objects of great worth, netsuke distills the essence of a specific time and place. Worn as part of a traditional Japanese man’s ensemble from the 17th century onwards, the netsuke’s purpose was hyper-specific, and its functional simplicity lent artists unlimited freedom to constantly redefine what it could be. Formally, netsukes have few requirements: they must be small, they must have holes through which to pass a single cord, and they must have no protuberances that could damage one’s kimono. Everything else is left to the carver’s imagination. As such netsuke differs in style, subject, and material as widely as the personalities of their makers, and they are consequently supremely collectible. Netsuke emerged as a practical solution to dressing in 17th-century Japan. ‘Men’s kimonos didn’t have sewn-up sleeves — they were completely open, front and back, and that meant that the sleeves couldn’t be used as a pocket, as they could in women’s kimonos,’ Goodall explains. To carry things such as tobacco, medicine, or other necessities, men hung stylish inro and other vessels from cords looped under and behind the wide sashes that held their kimonos in place. At the other end of those cords, men fastened small, ornamental objects as counterweights; those objects evolved into netsuke. The netsuke’s origins are still ‘theoretical’, Goodall says. ‘It’s thought that, with increasing imports from China in the late 17th and early 18th centuries, the toggles that were used on Chinese clothing...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes

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Ivory, Paint

Jim Rose Two Door - Six Drawer Cupboard Maquette, Solid Cast Iron Furniture
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 Decorative Boxes

Materials

Steel, Iron

Set/2 Pineapple Ceramic Pots, White, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Pineapple Decorative Pots, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. This beautiful set includes two wa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

Vintage Deed Box, English, Art Deco, Iron, Document, Deposit, Chest, circa 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage deed box. An English, Art Deco iron document or deposit chest, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. Displays a desirable age...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Iron

19th Century Lacquered Chinoiserie Sewing Box
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A nice Papier mache box. There are lots of compartments and drawers.
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19th Century Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

George III Miniature Japanned Collector’s Cabinet
Located in Richmond, London
An extremely rare 18th century George III period miniature japanned collector’s cabinet depicting Oriental scenes, exotic birds, pagodas, butterflies ...
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Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

French early 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and ebonized Fruitwood Boulle box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A highly detailed and most elegant French early 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and ebonized Fruitwood Boulle Marquetry cabinet/trunk. This impressive rectangular trunk is raised ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Maitland Smith Olive Burl Tumbling Block Marquetry Footed Letter Keepsake Box
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive vintage Maitland Smith Letter Box; circa last quarter 20th Century. Features a tumbling block marquetry pattern crafted from olive burl and mahogany. The box is accente...
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Late 20th Century Decorative Boxes

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Olive, Burl

Early Heavily Embossed Brass Box This is a large and heavy chest
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Early Heavily Embossed Brass Box This is a large and heavy chest is made in Brass with a wooden lining, the beaten brass is embossed with decorativ...
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Early 1800s Gothic Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Very Cool French Early 1900s Stack of Leather Books Tantalus Liquor / Drinks Box
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique stack of leather books design tantalus with hidden 'shot glasses' & decanters. If you are looking for the most interesting and worldly gift for yourself, a friend or a loved ...
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Early 20th Century French Empire Revival Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf

RARE OFFICE ARK Indo-Portuguese, from the 17th century (early)
Located in Madrid, ES
RARE OFFICE ARK Indo-Portuguese, from the 17th century (early) in ebony. Rectangular box with drawer. Opens with a lid secured by 2 hinges. The decoration limited by ivo.. fillet...
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Early 17th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Metal Hinged Wood Box Distressed Transport Chest
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique Wood Covered Box Hinged Latched Distressed Keyhole Lock transport chest 6.5 h x 10 d x 28.75 Original unrestored condition. No key included. Refer to images.
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Early 20th Century Rustic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Limoges, France. Two porcelain boxes with lid decorated with 22-karat gold leaf
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Limoges, France. Two porcelain boxes decorated with 22-karat gold leaf and beautiful royal blue glaze. Scène galante. One box with brass mounting. Approximately 1970. Provenance: Fr...
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1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Mid 20th Century Leather Box
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A nice little leather box . It has brass accents.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

1924 René Lalique, Box Jar Chantilly Frosted Glass with Pinky Sepia Patina
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Box "Chantilly" made in frosted glass with pinky sepia patina by Rene Lalique in 1924. Molded signature on base. Perfect condition. height : 4,5 cm diameter : 7,5 cm Félix Mar...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Blown Glass

Pair of Lacquered Wood Boxes, China, 20th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Pair of Lacquered wood boxes, China, 20th century" 6 cups each inside, perfect condition.
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20th Century Chinese Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Karl Springer Striking Hinged Box in Mottled Lacquer with Silver Foil 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Stunning hinged box in mottled red and yellow lacquer with applied silver foil by Karl Springer, American 1970s. This is an early Springer design. The interior is lined in red suede...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Silver

Georg Jensen Danish Modern Classical Sterling Silver Box
Located in New York, NY
Modern sterling silver box. Made by Georg Jensen in Copenhagen. Rectangular; straight sides bisected by wraparound rectilinear band. Corner bracket supports. Cover flat and hinged wi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Limoges, France. Porcelain covered box decorated with 22-karat gold leaf.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Limoges, France. A porcelain covered box decorated with 22-karat gold leaf and beautiful royal blue glaze. Scène galante. Approximately 1970. Provenance: From a large French private...
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1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Carved Netsuke Polychrome Figure by Matsuyoshi松吉 Meiji Period
Located in Norton, MA
Netsuke Japanese Hand-Carved Polychrome Figure depicts a man holding a large hammer, Signed by Matsuyoshi 松吉 on the bottom from the Meiji period. A truly hand-carved ivory figure with fine craftsmanship in a detailed carving This item is 1.5" wide x1" deep x 1.5" high in dimension, from the 19th century. This item is in excellent condition with no damages. Shipping Note: USA only, no International shipping The Essence of Netsuke: Like all art objects of great worth, netsuke distills the essence of a specific time and place. Worn as part of a traditional Japanese man’s ensemble from the 17th century onwards, the netsuke’s purpose was hyper-specific, and its functional simplicity lent artists unlimited freedom to constantly redefine what it could be. Formally, netsukes have few requirements: they must be small, they must have holes through which to pass a single cord, and they must have no protuberances that could damage one’s kimono. Everything else is left to the carver’s imagination. As such netsuke differs in style, subject, and material as widely as the personalities of their makers, and they are consequently supremely collectible. Netsuke emerged as a practical solution to dressing in 17th-century Japan. ‘Men’s kimonos didn’t have sewn-up sleeves — they were completely open, front and back, and that meant that the sleeves couldn’t be used as a pocket, as they could in women’s kimonos,’ Goodall explains. To carry things such as tobacco, medicine, or other necessities, men hung stylish inro and other vessels from cords looped under and behind the wide sashes that held their kimonos in place. At the other end of those cords, men fastened small, ornamental objects as counterweights; those objects evolved into netsuke. The netsuke’s origins are still ‘theoretical’, Goodall says. ‘It’s thought that, with increasing imports from China in the late 17th and early 18th centuries, the toggles that were used on Chinese...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ivory, Paint

Erhard & Sohne Art Nouveau Casket, c. 1905
Located in London, GB
A beautiful art nouveau casket made by Erhard and Sohne in Germany in c. 1905. The casket is exquisitely executed with foliate detailing, made in th...
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique German Hanau Rococo Silver Snuffbox
Located in New York, NY
German Rococo 800 silver snuffbox, ca 1910. Oval with hinged cover; on top is chased scene depicting a large bird confronting two cherubs with soft chubby bodies and ethereal wings. ...
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Early 20th Century German Rococo Revival Decorative Boxes

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Silver

Victorian Era Tramp Art Chip Carved Trunk/ Box with Additional Glove Box
Located in Waxahachie, TX
2 handmade boxes included. Rare 1800s Tramp Art Lion Door knocker Hand Carved Storage Box / Jewelry Box / Crimson Velvet with Brass Hardware With intricate and elaborate decoration, ...
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19th Century British Folk Art Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Victorian Papier Mache Inlay & Gold Leaf Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite Papier Mâché box, circa 1870s, has a black lacquered finish with mother of pearl inlays, gold leaf hand-painted floral motifs and embellished decoration. The Engli...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf

Handcrafted Solid Malachite Hexagonal Lidded Box
Located in Chicago, IL
Gemstone quality lidded Malachite box. Hand carved and hand crafted with removable lid in a hexagonal shape. Beautiful patterns to the lid and box sides. Five inches wide and over fi...
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1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Malachite

Shagreen Box
By Clement Rousseau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In the manner of Clément Rousseau Lidded box c. 1925 Shagreen over wood 1¾ h × 5⅞ w × 4½ d in (4 × 15 × 11 cm)
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1920s Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shagreen

Set/5 Vases, Ceramic Vases, White, Handmade in Portugal by Lusitanus Home
Located in Lisboa, PT
Steele & Hardy Vases, Lusitanus Home Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Lusitanus Home. This beautiful set includes five waterproof ceramic vases, perfect to be display...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Box Birds
Located in Paris, FR
This wooden box is topped by a stamped earthenware lid decorated with orange, green, white and blue polychrome enamels. For Mithé Espelt, the object is an essential element of the bo...
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1960s French French Provincial Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Maitland Smith Tessellated Stone & Brass Art Deco Revival Decorative Stash Box
Located in San Diego, CA
We are offering a beautiful elegant natural tessellated mosaic stone and brass inlay decorative stash box designed by Maitland Smith. This box does not have the original tag on the i...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone

Antique English Victorian Leather and Sterling Silver Table Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Victorian English table box. In brown leather with a wood lined interior. With applied triangular sterling silver mounts to the corners. The mounts marked for the J...
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1870s British Victorian Antique Decorative Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Sabrina Landini set of 3 Silvered Glass Samples, ask your favourite colors
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
A variety of precious Sabrina Landini's silvered glass samples. Require your colors, three pieces in total will be provided. Make your selection request. If all colors, available in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Art Glass

Limoges, France. Two round covered jars / boxes in porcelain.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Limoges, France. Two round covered jars / boxes in porcelain decorated with 22-karat gold leaf and beautiful royal blue glaze. Scène galante. Approximately 1970. Provenance: From a ...
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1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Limoges, France. Two covered jars / boxes in porcelain, one oval.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Limoges, France. Two covered jars / boxes in porcelain, one oval, decorated with 22-karat gold leaf and beautiful royal blue glaze. Scène galante. Approximately 1970. Provenance: Fr...
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1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Box with fired enamels and fine horse racing miniature Salimbeni.
Located in Firenze, FI
Large shaped table box in sterling silver 925/1000 gold plated with translucent fired enamels on guilloche and large fire enamelled rectangular miniature hand painted by the painter ...
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1970s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate

Limoges, France. Two porcelain boxes / jars decorated with 22-karat gold leaf.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Limoges, France. Two lidded porcelain boxes / jars decorated with 22-karat gold leaf and featuring a beautiful royal blue glaze with a Scène galante. Approximately 1970. Provenance: ...
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1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

P.¨P. Rubens Adoration of the Magi Tin, De Beukelaer Antwerp
Located in Antwerp, BE
P.P Rubens - Peter Paul Rubens - Adoration of the Magi A Tin box for De Beukelaer Antwerp - Antwerp Biscuit Factory. This rectangular tin looks like a framed Rubens painting. Rube...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Baroque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Limoges. Two porcelain boxes / jars. Ca 1970
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Limoges, France. Two porcelain lidded boxes / jars in porcelain, decorated with 22-karat gold leaf and beautiful royal blue glaze. Scène galante. Approximately 1970. Provenance: Fro...
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1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Italian Silver Gilt Box Awarded to U.S. Navy Admiral James Russell 1965
Located in New York, NY
Our magnificent Italian-made silver box with 18K gold inlay was presented in 1965 to the United States Navy Admiral James S. Russel by the Italian navy in honor of his service as Com...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Silver

Limoges. Two lidded porcelain boxes / jars. Ca 1970
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Limoges, France. Two lidded porcelain boxes / jars adorned with 22-karat gold leaf and featuring a beautiful royal blue glaze with a Scène galante. Approximately 1970. Provenance: Fr...
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1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Gilt Bronze and Crystal Dresser Casket / Box
Located in New York, NY
Lovely antique (late 19th century) molded crystal and gilt bronze dresser box measuring 5 1/2 by 3 1/2 by 4 3/4 inches and in very good condition.
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Late 19th Century Neoclassical Revival Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

English Silver and Enamel Two-Tiered Freedom Casket, Dated 1899
Located in New York, NY
The freedom box is marked on the side in enamel stating "This casket - to contain the diploma of the honorary freedom of the city of Exeter - was presented...
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1890s Antique Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver, Enamel

English Modern Sterling Silver Horse Box
Located in New York, NY
Elizabeth II sterling silver box. Made by Padgett & Braham Ltd in Birmingham in 1980. Rectangular with straight sides. Cover hinged and tabbed; on top stand a horse and jockey in a f...
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1980s British Modern Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Elegant Art Deco Pewter box with lid and mirror from GAB, Sweden in 1935
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant Art Deco Pewter box with lid and mirror inside from GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden in 1935 (I8). Simple and elegant design in pewter with blackened birch handle. Wear con...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Limoges, France. Lidded porcelain box with brass mountings.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Limoges, France. Lidded porcelain box with brass mountings. Adorned with 22-karat gold leaf and featuring a beautiful royal blue glaze with a Scène galante. Approximately 1970. Prov...
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1970s French Vintage Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Antique, New and Vintage Decorative Boxes

Antique, vintage and new decorative boxes will safely store items while adding a splash of color or texture to a corner in any room. They have had a range of purposes over the years — from trinkets to serving as useful receptacles, such as snuff boxes, jewelry boxes and more. Boxes have also been designed in a range of forms and styles.

Box making is a craft dating back thousands of years. Early boxes as decorative objects were regularly designed and decorated both inside and out, ranging from minimal looks to more flashy styles. Decorative boxes have been constructed from different materials, with wood and metal being the most common. Wood is widely available and versatile, with woodworkers able to carve complex designs or showcase its natural grain.

Some antique jewelry boxes were made with tortoiseshell, mother-of-pearl, ivory and even porcupine quills, such as those created by the Anishinabe in Canada and the United States. In Sri Lanka, well-crafted boxes were inlaid with porcupine quills and ivory discs between ebony bands. Chinese sewing boxes and tea boxes made of black lacquer were popular in Europe during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. These often featured gold-painted designs or landscape scenes. Silk, paper and velvet frequently enhanced these boxes’ interiors.

Any style of decorative box can be a nice tabletop or desktop decor, whether to hold candy or tea in the living room or paper, pencils and other business supplies in the office. They can also act as jewelry boxes. Sewing boxes can be a lovely touch to any space while storing magazines or other trinkets.

You can find metal, wood and silver antique boxes on 1stDibs. The collection includes mid-century modern, Victorian and Art Deco styles that can add elegance to any home.

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