Black and Ivory Striped Bone Inlay Box, Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sleek and elegant rectangular box, this piece is crafted with a striking black and ivory bone
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Boxwood
Black and Ivory Striped Bone Inlay Box, Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sleek and elegant rectangular box, this piece is crafted with a striking black and ivory bone
Boxwood
Ivory and Blue Chevron Bone Inlay Box, Handcrafted in India, 1990s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Ivory and blue chevron decorative trinket rectangular lidded box inlaid with white bone and resin
Bone
Small Exotic Ivory Shagreen and Macassar Ebony Box with Bone Inlay
Located in New York, NY
subtle sheen and organic patterning, incorporating it into sleek furniture, jewelry boxes, and vanity
Stainless Steel
Selene Box in Glossy Ivory Lacquered Wood with Corno Italiano Inlays, Mod. 5311c
By Arcahorn Srl.
Located in Recanati, Macerata
small feet in chromed brass, this box is handmade of wood with lacquered ivory gloss finish. With an
Chrome
Selene Box in Glossy Ivory Lacquered Wood with Corno Italiano Inlays, Mod. 5310c
By Arcahorn Srl.
Located in Recanati, Macerata
small feet in chromed brass, this box is handmade of wood with lacquered ivory gloss finish. With an
Chrome
19th Century English Dresser Box
Located in High Point, NC
19th century English dresser box made from exquisitely grained rosewood. The box has wonderfully
Ivory, Rosewood
19C Anglo Indian Highly Carved Sadeli Mosaic Sarcophagus Sewing Box
Located in Dallas, TX
intricately mosaic inlay, tortoiseshell and ivory boxes, made for the British ‘Upper Classes’ in the areas of
Bone, Sandalwood, Teak
19c Anglo Indian Highly Carved Teak and Sandalwood Sarcophagus Sewing Box
Located in Dallas, TX
lesser quality, than the more profusely and intricately mosaic inlay, tortoiseshell and ivory boxes, made
Bone, Sandalwood, Teak
19C Anglo Indian Highly Carved Teak Sadeli Mosaic Inlaid Sewing Box
Located in Dallas, TX
, tortoiseshell and ivory boxes, made for the British ‘Upper Classes’ in the areas of Bombay and Vizagapatam
Bone, Sandalwood, Teak
Unavailable
H 5.25 in W 6.5 in D 4.25 in
Antique Tortoise Shell Inlay Tea Caddy, 2 Well - Tortoiseshell
Located in South Coast, CA
lids fully intact, original lathe-turned ivory knobs in fine form, and the matching liner to the ivory
Wood, Ivory, Mother-of-Pearl
Regency Line Inlay Rosewood Tea Caddy
Located in New York, NY
Rose wood tea caddy with chamfered corners on cast bronze feet. Line inlay detail on face and top
Bronze
Large Anglo-Indian Ivory Bone Inlay Jewelry Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large Anglo-Indian ivory color, bone inlay jewelry box, dome-shaped top, long box, black velvet
Bone
A Rare Continental Ebony Rectangular Box w/Ivory Inlay
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare continental ebony rectangular box adorned with inlaid ivory floral sprays; the rectangular
French Burl Wood Glove Box with Ivory and Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Troy, MI
Early 20th century French long and narrow burl wood lidded glove box. Locks with a skeleton key
Wood, Satin, Ivory, Mother-of-Pearl
Sea Green Shagreen and Macassar Ebony Box with Bone Inlay
Located in New York, NY
instantly elevates any interior. Refined ivory inlay adds contrast and crisp geometry, framing the piece
Stainless Steel
Art Deco Shagreen Box
Located in NYC, NY
A fine small shagreen jewelry, card or cigar box with inlaid mother of pearl along the inside edge
Mother-of-Pearl, Ivory, Rosewood
19th Century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Shell and Faux Ivory Ring Box
Located in Dallas, TX
ivory or bone lions paw feet. The box is decorated using black ‘lac’ indelible ink made from crushed
Bone, Tortoise Shell, Sandalwood
19th Century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Shell and Faux Ivory Ring Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning mid-19th century example of a Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam ring box of real quality. From
Bone, Shell, Sandalwood
Amazing and Rare Philippines Counter 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
wood, decorated with ivory inlays. Box with 9 drawers, simulating 12 and 3 more secret drawers
Rosewood
Sold
H 2 in W 11.25 in D 9.75 in
English Regency Mahogany Brass Inlaid and Lined Jewelry Box, Circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
English Regency mahogany jewelry box with a carved molded edge top, centered inlaid decorative
Brass
English 19th Century Rosewood Tea Caddy
Located in Santa Monica, CA
English 19th century rosewood tea-caddy, shell inlay and ivory embellishment.
Ivory, Rosewood
Large Sky Blue Shagreen and Macassar Ebony Box with Bone Inlay
Located in New York, NY
for luxury. A study in subtle opulence, this artisan-crafted decorative box is wrapped in premium
Stainless Steel
Large Anglo-Indian Bone Inlay Jewelry Footed Box
By Rajhastani
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large Anglo-Indian ivory color, camel bone inlay jewelry box with dome-shaped top, Rectangular
Bone
18th Century Anglo-Indian Vizagapatam Faux Ivory and Sandalwood Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Vizagapatam faux ivory and sandalwood box. This one is truly one of the best we have ever seen. From the
Bone, Sandalwood
Sold
H 2 in W 3.6 in D 2.75 in
19th Century Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Miniature Shell and Faux Ivory Ring Box
Located in Dallas, TX
miniature shell and faux ivory ring box. From circa 1820-1840. Made in Vizagapatam, India, this box is
Bone, Shell, Sandalwood
Sold
H 4 in W 11 in D 7 in
Egyptian Inlaid Casket Exotic Inlays Depicting Scenes of Ramses II & Afterlife
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
) inlays. The box reproduces scenes from the celebrated reliefs at Abu Simbel, commissioned by Pharaoh
Shell, Hardwood, Nutwood, Olive
Scarce 17th Century Indo-Portuguese Caixa Contador - Antique Table Box
Located in Forney, TX
-Portuguese caixa contador, in Rosewood, Teak, Ebony, Bone, and Ivory marquetry-work, dating to the first half
Iron
12 drawer ivory inlay box.
Located in Seattle, WA
12 drawer ivory inlay box. Mixed woods, Archangel motif.
Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill Boxes
Located in Hudson, NY
Three Anglo-Indian porcupine quill, ebony & ivory inlay boxes.
Ebony, Ivory
Anglo-Indian Rosewood Jewelry Box with Ivory Inlay
Located in San Francisco, CA
Anglo-Indian jewelry box made of solid rosewood with ivory inlay. Box interior has many
Rosewood
Anglo-Indian Rosewood Box with Ivory Peacock Inlay
Located in Richmond, CA
Anglo-Indian rosewood dressing box with elaborate ivory inlay and alternating ebony and ivory
Brass
Anglo-Indian Rosewood Box with Ivory and Ebony Inlay
Located in Richmond, CA
Anglo-Indian rosewood box wih ivory and ebony inlay details.
Rosewood, Ivory, Ebony
Small Round Rosewood Box with Ivory Inlay
Located in Richmond, CA
Small rosewood box with ivory inlay.
19th Century Khatamkari Ivory Inlay Stationary Box
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Khatamkari Ivory Inlay Stationary Box
Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill and Ebony Box with Ivory Inlay
Located in Richmond, CA
Anglo-Indian ebony box with porcupine quill and ivory details. Inside removeable tray has nine
Ebony, Ivory
Syrian Inlay Box
Located in Hudson, NY
Syrian inlay box with various woods, ivory and mother of pearl.
Ivory, Mother-of-Pearl
Anglo-Indian Carved Ebony Long Box with Ivory Inlay
Located in Richmond, CA
Anglo-Indian ebony box with subtle textural carving and ivory inlay. Simple yet elegant.
Ebony
19th Century Cartonnier with Ivory Inlay
Located in Dallas, TX
, & all drawers with Ivory Inlay Depicting Sailing Ships. The drawer lock & its key are consistent with
Walnut, Ivory
Indo-Portuguese Rosewood Domed Casket Box with Ivory Inlay
Located in Richmond, CA
Indo-Portuguese domed casket in rosewood with elaborate ivory inlay.
Rosewood
Tortoise Caddy with Ivory Inlay
Located in Charleston, SC
A very beautiful tea caddy with ivory inlay flowers and leaves.
Silver
Hexagonal Ebony, Ivory and Porcupine Quill Box
Located in Hudson, NY
Ebony and ivory inlay hexagonal domed porcupine quill box, with metal handle. Elephant and "Galle
Ebony, Ivory
Sold
H 6 in W 11.75 in D 7.38 in
American Mid-19th Century Sailor Made Valuables Box with Extensive Inlays
Located in Wells, ME
centers. The fans in the corners of the box are in ivory, rosewood and satinwood, a quarter moon centers
Ivory, Mahogany, Rosewood, Satinwood
19th Century a Rare Inlaid Woods and Ivory Box
Located in Badia Polesine, Rovigo
precious wood essences and ivory box. The box is characterized by the Carthusian refinement of its inlays
Wood
Anglo-Indian Porcupine Quill and Ebony Box with Inlay
Located in Richmond, CA
Anglo-Indian porcupine quill and ebony box with ivory inlay. Interior of the box has beautifully
Ebony
Anglo-Indian Teak Cashbox with Inlay
Located in Richmond, CA
Anglo-Indian style box made of solid teak with ebony and ivory inlay used by merchants for storing
Brass
18th Century French Ballot Box
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Petitions and requests for audience were placed in this ballot box at the Palais Royale in Paris
Silver, Brass
19th c. (1830) Regency Rosewood Double Tea Caddy
Located in Raleigh, NC
1830's Regency Rosewood Tea Caddy with Ivory Kite shaped escutcheon. Has slant edge lid with
Ivory, Rosewood, Satinwood
Miniature chest (sewing box)
Located in New York, NY
Very fine chest-form miniature with ivory pulls and escutcheons and checked ebony stringing, having
Brass
Chinese Export Padouk Wood Games Table
Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB
-Tweed, during the 1770s. Coleridge describes the games box: ‘An ebony and ivory games-box with mosaic
Ebony, Ivory, Padouk
Sold
H 6.25 in W 12 in D 8.13 in
21st Century Pair of Wood Ebony and Ivory Bone Inlay Hinge Boxes Set of 2 Pieces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
21st century pair of wood ebony and ivory bone inlay hinged box set of 2 pieces. These finely
Wood, Bone
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Oak Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...
Oak
Sleek 1930s Art Deco Shagreen Cigarette Case with Golden Interior
Located in Red Lion, PA
Sleek 1930s Art Deco Shagreen Cigarette Case with Golden Interior This sleek Art Deco shagreen cigarette case epitomizes the understated elegance and refinement of 1930s luxury desi...
Metal
$1,250 / item
H 3.25 in W 12.5 in D 9.25 in
Handmade Modern Decorative Box, Black Bone and Wood, Spain, 2022
Located in New York, NY
Hand made dimensional bone box with hand set black centers. Rectangular pieces form a dimensional facade, lined in wood. A great addition to any coffee table to store remote controls...
Bone, Wood
$10,000
H 65.5 in W 140 in D 0.75 in
Japanese Asian Large Edo Six-Panel Folding Byobu Screen Landscape Monkeys Trees
Located in Studio City, CA
An absolutely gorgeous, wonderfully composed six-panel Japanese Byobu folding screen/room divider depicting a family of playful monkeys among the blooming trees and mountainous lands...
Gold Leaf
Ivory Color Shagreen and Walnut Box
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, exotic, and unmistakably refined, shagreen has long captivated those with a discerning eye for luxury. Derived from stingray skin, this richly textured material first appear...
Stainless Steel
$1,500
H 1.63 in W 4.63 in D 4 in
Art Deco Dark Green Shagreen Covered Wooden Box with Bar-Form Lid-Lift
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Art Deco shagreen covered wooden box of dark green color and with a bone lid lift.
Bone, Shagreen, Wood
Large Onyx Shagreen and Macassar Ebony Box with Bone Inlay
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, exotic, and unmistakably refined, shagreen has long captivated those with a discerning eye for luxury. A study in subtle opulence, this artisan-crafted decorative box is wra...
Stainless Steel
Lacquered Goatskin and Walnut Vanity Box
Located in New York, NY
Elegant, exotic, and unmistakably refined, shagreen has long captivated those with a discerning eye for luxury. Derived from stingray skin, this richly textured material first appear...
Goatskin, Walnut
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.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.