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Rare 17th c. Tooled Leather Jewelry Box
Rare 17th c. Tooled Leather Jewelry Box

Rare 17th c. Tooled Leather Jewelry Box

Located in Greenwich, CT

A jewelry box of rectangular form with domed and corniced top and base plinth of stitched leather. Featuring gilt tooled leather covering all around and elaborate hand-tooled scene...

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17th Century Italian Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

Large Mid-Century Modern Oak Sewing Box on Wheels, Netherlands, 1950s
Large Mid-Century Modern Oak Sewing Box on Wheels, Netherlands, 1950s

Large Mid-Century Modern Oak Sewing Box on Wheels, Netherlands, 1950s

Located in Den Haag, NL

Large Solid Oak wood sewing box ,on wheels . opened with two hinged doors on the top, while the accordion style (with layered shelves that used external hinges to store more stuff in...

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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

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Oak

Vintage 1960s Spanish Revival Leather Embossed & Studded Box by La Vieja España
Vintage 1960s Spanish Revival Leather Embossed & Studded Box by La Vieja España

Vintage 1960s Spanish Revival Leather Embossed & Studded Box by La Vieja España

Located in St. Louis, MO

Circa 1950s or 1960s Antique Spanish revival small barrel top aged leather box, with embossed diamond pattern & stars with iron studs painted black. Box has red lined interior, lock ...

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1960s Spanish Spanish Colonial Vintage Boxes

Materials

Leather

Japanese Antique Wooden Box 1860s-1920s / Sofa Table Storage Box Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Wooden Box 1860s-1920s / Sofa Table Storage Box Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Wooden Box 1860s-1920s / Sofa Table Storage Box Wabisabi

Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP

This is an old Japanese wooden box, crafted in the Meiji to Taishō period (1860s–1920s). Despite its long history, it retains a quiet and compelling presence. The box is made from traditional sugi (Japanese cedar), whose soft grain and gentle texture reflect the depth and warmth of its age. The form is strikingly minimal—its design is completely free of unnecessary elements. Although it is simply a box, the composition of clean lines and planes gives it a subtle tension and understated beauty. It carries the precision and warmth of handcraft, something that cannot be replicated by industrial production. One particularly captivating feature is the visible trace of careful repairs made over many years. A knot hole on the side was thoughtfully patched with black washi paper, a practical repair that, over time, has become an expressive and almost artistic detail. In this small gesture, one can sense the quiet presence of Japanese aesthetic sensibilities. The top and sides bear gentle wear and abrasion accumulated over decades. Rather than damage, these marks serve as a texture created by time, giving the piece its unique depth and character. The box possesses a humble yet powerful presence—a true embodiment of wabi-sabi, the beauty of imperfection and age. The interior remains sturdy, offering ample storage capacity. It has been thoroughly cleaned, ensuring it can be used safely and comfortably. Its low, elongated proportions make it highly versatile: ideal as a low coffee table, a book table, a side table, or a display platform. Simply placing it in a modern interior instantly adds a sense of calm and visual depth. A simple yet richly expressive antique wooden box...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Boxes

Materials

Cedar

Art Deco Sycamore and Burr Walnut Cigar Exchange Box With Leather Cigar Case
Art Deco Sycamore and Burr Walnut Cigar Exchange Box With Leather Cigar Case

Art Deco Sycamore and Burr Walnut Cigar Exchange Box With Leather Cigar Case

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Art Deco Sycamore and Burr Walnut Veneer Inlay Cigar Exchange Box With Felt Base From The Connaught Hotel London Supplied With A Humidity Thermometer, Velvet Pouch, Cigar Cutter Wit...

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Late 20th Century British Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Sycamore, Walnut, Felt

“Cannabis” or “The World of Plants” by Line Vautrin, gilded bronze box, France
“Cannabis” or “The World of Plants” by Line Vautrin, gilded bronze box, France

“Cannabis” or “The World of Plants” by Line Vautrin, gilded bronze box, France

By Line Vautrin

Located in Uccle, BE

“Cannabis” or “The World of Plants” by Line Vautrin, gilded bronze box. “Finely chiseled gilt bronze box, the lid depicting a central plant whose leaves, veins, and roots radiate sym...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Modern Louis XVI Style Klinex Holder in Crystal and Patinated Bronze
Modern Louis XVI Style Klinex Holder in Crystal and Patinated Bronze

Modern Louis XVI Style Klinex Holder in Crystal and Patinated Bronze

By Oggetti D'Arte

Located in Calenzano, FI

Hand carved clear crystal and patinated golden bronze clinex-holder. Each object is handcrafted and the care for every detail makes each item unique in its kind. The style of this Kl...

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2010s Italian Louis XVI Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Late 19th Century Lacquered Box With Gilt Chinoiserie Scenes
Late 19th Century Lacquered Box With Gilt Chinoiserie Scenes

Late 19th Century Lacquered Box With Gilt Chinoiserie Scenes

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Black lacquered box decorated overall with gilt figures, trees, pavilions, and flowering plants on the sides, and a landscape scene on the lid. Brass keyhole escutcheon on the front....

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19th Century English Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Mixed Woods Valet / Desk Box
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Mixed Woods Valet / Desk Box

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Mixed Woods Valet / Desk Box

Located in San Diego, CA

A finely crafted mid-century modern valet or desktop storage box executed in contrasting mixed hardwoods, likely teak with lighter maple or birch accents. The box features clean Scan...

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Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Wood

Hand-Painted Mughal Miniature Lacquer Box, Persian-Indian Art, Signed Black Box
Hand-Painted Mughal Miniature Lacquer Box, Persian-Indian Art, Signed Black Box

Hand-Painted Mughal Miniature Lacquer Box, Persian-Indian Art, Signed Black Box

Located in Wembley, GB

A superbly hand-painted Mughal miniature lacquer box, created in the refined Indo-Persian artistic tradition and signed “Nangua”. This exquisite octagonal decorative box features a f...

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1960s Indian Art Deco Vintage Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Sterling Combination Coin Compact Card Case, American, circa 1920
Art Deco Sterling Combination Coin Compact Card Case, American, circa 1920

Art Deco Sterling Combination Coin Compact Card Case, American, circa 1920

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Art Deco sterling combination coin compact card or cigarette Case, American, circa 1920 by Webster Co. Rectangular cushion shape with hand chain attached. Opens to reveal half and fu...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Sune Bäckström - Art Deco - Bronze Lidded Box, Sweden, 1930
Sune Bäckström - Art Deco - Bronze Lidded Box, Sweden, 1930

Sune Bäckström - Art Deco - Bronze Lidded Box, Sweden, 1930

By Sune Bäckström

Located in Stockholm, SE

A refined bronze lidded box designed by Sune Bäckström, Sweden, 1930. The piece reflects the early development of Scandinavian modernism, where clarity of form and material quality t...

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Japanese black lacquer box, Japan, early 20th century
Japanese black lacquer box, Japan, early 20th century

Japanese black lacquer box, Japan, early 20th century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

An elegant antique Japanese box in black lacquered wood, decorated with a delicate gold motif depicting a bird perched on a flowering branch, acco...

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1920s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Georgian 18th Century Rosewood Square Tea Caddy
Georgian 18th Century Rosewood Square Tea Caddy

Georgian 18th Century Rosewood Square Tea Caddy

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

An attractive and well figured, late 18th century Square rosewood tea caddy having boxwood Stringing and key escutcheon with original brass Hinges to...

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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes

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Rosewood

Mid-Century Patchwork Cityscape Brass/Chrome Gentlemen's Jewelry Box
Mid-Century Patchwork Cityscape Brass/Chrome Gentlemen's Jewelry Box

Mid-Century Patchwork Cityscape Brass/Chrome Gentlemen's Jewelry Box

By Paul Evans

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Circa 1960's patchwork brass and chrome metal gentlemen's jewelry box. In the style of designer Paul Evans showing fine craftsmanship and detail. Felt lined as well as bottom. Small ...

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Mid-20th Century Turkish Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Gucci Brown Leather Handbag Top Handles Bag Vintage, Late 20th Century
Gucci Brown Leather Handbag Top Handles Bag Vintage, Late 20th Century

Gucci Brown Leather Handbag Top Handles Bag Vintage, Late 20th Century

By Gucci

Located in Labrit, Landes

Gucci brown leather handbag top handles bag vintage, late 20th century Embossed inside 'Made in Italy by Gucci' Smooth brown leather Rose gold metal hardware Original Gucci tag i...

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Late 20th Century Italian Boxes

Materials

Leather

Important, Rare French Ormolu Sevres Style Porcelain Jewelry Box on Bronze Table
Important, Rare French Ormolu Sevres Style Porcelain Jewelry Box on Bronze Table

Important, Rare French Ormolu Sevres Style Porcelain Jewelry Box on Bronze Table

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A rare and important French ormolu/bronze and Sevres style turquoise porcelain jewelry box casket on matching French ormolu/bronze table with Sevres style porcelain plaques. Of palatial / monumental size! "The Marie Antoinette Jewelry...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Boxes

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Svenskt Tenn Pewter Lidded Box, Sweden 1936, Scandinavian Modern
Svenskt Tenn Pewter Lidded Box, Sweden 1936, Scandinavian Modern

Svenskt Tenn Pewter Lidded Box, Sweden 1936, Scandinavian Modern

By Svenskt Tenn

Located in Stockholm, SE

A refined and rare pewter lidded box by Svenskt Tenn, dated 1936, exemplifying the elegance and craftsmanship of early Scandinavian Modern design. The piece features a clean hexagona...

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Pewter

Antique Russian Samorodok Silver, Gold, Diamond Cigarette Case by Peter Baskakov
Antique Russian Samorodok Silver, Gold, Diamond Cigarette Case by Peter Baskakov

Antique Russian Samorodok Silver, Gold, Diamond Cigarette Case by Peter Baskakov

Located in England, GB

This fine and exquisite 'Samorodok' silver, gold and gem set cigarette case is dated circa 1908-1917. The body is richly decorated with various cabochon stones, including sapphires, ...

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Early 20th Century Russian Boxes

Materials

Gold, Silver

Egg style Faberge Blue Enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Egg style Faberge Blue Enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni

Egg style Faberge Blue Enamel Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Large egg on smooth tripod with 8-day mechanical skeletal Swiss movement with alarm, in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guilloché with Russian E...

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1960s Italian Empire Vintage Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

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

Talisa Jewelry Chest in Cream Shagreen, Black Pen Shell & 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. Talisa jewelry chest in cream shagreen, black pen 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 that have black velvet trays...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Carved Bardiglio Marble Art Deco Cigarette Box or Jewelry Casket
Vintage Italian Carved Bardiglio Marble Art Deco Cigarette Box or Jewelry Casket

Vintage Italian Carved Bardiglio Marble Art Deco Cigarette Box or Jewelry Casket

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

Some decorative objects quietly sit in a room. Others command attention from across it. This exceptional vintage Italian marble box is one of those rare sculptural pieces that feels more like architecture than an accessory. Hand-carved from a striking block of heavily veined Bardiglio marble, its dramatic fluted lid creates a rhythm of light and shadow that recalls the bold geometry of Art Deco design while remaining perfectly at home in today's minimalist and organic interiors. Every surface showcases nature's artistry. Soft ivory clouds, smoky charcoal veining, and subtle hints of sage and blue-green mineralization create a composition that could never be duplicated. The sculptural ribbed lid flows seamlessly into deeply carved diagonal sides, giving the entire piece an architectural presence from every angle. Originally intended as a luxury cigarette or tobacco box, this piece easily transitions into a sophisticated jewelry casket, desk accessory, valet box, or decorative object. Whether displayed atop a stack of design books, on a dressing table, or styled in a library or office, it instantly elevates the space with timeless elegance. The substantial weight, beautifully matched marble patterning, and expertly hand-carved details speak to the quality of Italian lapidary craftsmanship during the mid-20th century. Although unsigned, the workmanship and design strongly suggest production by one of the skilled Italian marble workshops active during the 1950s–1970s. The sculptural quality is reminiscent of decorative stone objects produced in Carrara, Volterra, and other renowned Tuscan marble centers. While no maker can be definitively attributed, the design shares aesthetic similarities with luxury decorative objects retailed by firms such as Flli Mannelli, Oggetti, and other Italian stone ateliers of the period. Today, sculptural marble accessories have become increasingly sought after by collectors, interior designers, and stylists for their ability to add texture, permanence, and architectural interest to contemporary interiors. This is the kind of object that designers often describe as "the finishing piece"—small enough to move effortlessly throughout the home, yet substantial enough to anchor an entire vignette. Styling Ideas: This piece is incredibly versatile and can be used throughout the home. Store jewelry on a bedside table. Use as a luxury valet box for watches...

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20th Century Italian Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

Egg on tripod Sterling Silver emerald fired Enamel on Guillochè Salimbeni
Egg on tripod Sterling Silver emerald fired Enamel on Guillochè Salimbeni

Egg on tripod Sterling Silver emerald fired Enamel on Guillochè Salimbeni

By Salimbeni, Franco Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Egg on tripod in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guillochè, Russian Empire style inspired by Carl Fabergè eggs late 1800s, early 1900s. Measurem...

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1960s Italian Empire Vintage Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Los Castillo Taxco Mixed Stone Mosaic and Brass Box with Giraffe Motif, Mexico
Los Castillo Taxco Mixed Stone Mosaic and Brass Box with Giraffe Motif, Mexico

Los Castillo Taxco Mixed Stone Mosaic and Brass Box with Giraffe Motif, Mexico

By Los Castillo

Located in San Diego, CA

A striking mid-century modern decorative box by the renowned Los Castillo workshop of Taxco, Mexico. This finely crafted rectangular box features a warm patinated brass body topped w...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Malachite, Brass, Bronze

Syrian Intricately Inlaid Wood and Mother of Pearl Jewelry Box
Syrian Intricately Inlaid Wood and Mother of Pearl Jewelry Box

Syrian Intricately Inlaid Wood and Mother of Pearl Jewelry Box

Located in Queens, NY

Middle Eastern Syrian style wooden jewelry box intricately inlaid with geometric patterns and accented with pieces of mother of pearl, with patinated brass hardware and a hinged lid ...

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20th Century African Moorish Boxes

Materials

Brass

Tiger Eye Lidded Semi Precious Stone Box
Tiger Eye Lidded Semi Precious Stone Box

Tiger Eye Lidded Semi Precious Stone Box

Located in New York, NY

Tiger eye lidded semi precious stone box. Gold, brown and yellow richly changing colour hardstone box with gold-wash silver hinge attributed ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Stone, Silver

18th Century Star Inlaid Mahogany Georgian Tea Caddy
18th Century Star Inlaid Mahogany Georgian Tea Caddy

18th Century Star Inlaid Mahogany Georgian Tea Caddy

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Very Good Quality Georgian 18th Century Mahogany Rectangular Tea Caddy, Of Good Colour And Patina Throughout, Having Attractive Inlaid Stars And Chequered Strung Decoration, The Hi...

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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

French Beveled Glass Underglaze Painting Box, circa 1950
French Beveled Glass Underglaze Painting Box, circa 1950

French Beveled Glass Underglaze Painting Box, circa 1950

Located in Labrit, Landes

Jewelry box completely covered with beveled glass. A rose adorns the lid of the box. Good condition with marks of time and three small losses (please see photos) Shipping L20 /P ...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Fabric, Glass

Antique Figured Coromandel Jewellery Casket by Toulmin & Gale 19th Century
Antique Figured Coromandel Jewellery Casket by Toulmin & Gale 19th Century

Antique Figured Coromandel Jewellery Casket by Toulmin & Gale 19th Century

By Toulmin & Gale

Located in London, GB

This is a magnificent antique brass bound Victorian Gothic Revival coromandel jewellery casket by the internationally renowned retailer Toulmin & Gale, London, circa 1860 in date. T...

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19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Decorative Box - Brass - Gothic Tristan and Isolde Theme
Early 20th Century Decorative Box - Brass - Gothic Tristan and Isolde Theme

Early 20th Century Decorative Box - Brass - Gothic Tristan and Isolde Theme

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A beautiful decorative box, made of brass. The box is richly decorated with elegant motifs and representations of the classic story Tristan and Isolde. The box was probably made in B...

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Early 1900s French Medieval Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

Augarten Porcelain Josef Hoffmann White & Gold Melone Covered Box / Sugar Bowl
Augarten Porcelain Josef Hoffmann White & Gold Melone Covered Box / Sugar Bowl

Augarten Porcelain Josef Hoffmann White & Gold Melone Covered Box / Sugar Bowl

A fine porcelain covered sugar bowl (that doubles perfectly as a table box). In the Melone (pattern) designed by Josef Hoffmann in 1929. In white porcelain with gold highlights. B...

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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Vienna Secession Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Abalone shell vanity box, Alpaca and wood, Mexico, 1970s
Abalone shell vanity box, Alpaca and wood, Mexico, 1970s

Abalone shell vanity box, Alpaca and wood, Mexico, 1970s

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Superb jewelry box designed and produced in Mexico during the 1970's. This artisanal set with abalone mother-of-pearl and alpaca, is a true work of art. A beautiful item to display i...

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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

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Shell, Abalone, Alpaca, Wood

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Painted Marriage Trunk Bride's Box, Dated 1813
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Painted Marriage Trunk Bride's Box, Dated 1813

19th Century Swedish Folk Art Painted Marriage Trunk Bride's Box, Dated 1813

Located in Pearland, TX

A lovely Swedish folk art footed trunk / box in Nordic pine with original blue paint from Hälsingland, Sweden, dated 1813. It has a domed top, hand painted initials and decorative fl...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

Bronze Mailbox with Lions Face
Bronze Mailbox with Lions Face

Bronze Mailbox with Lions Face

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Bronze, heavy mailbox with lions face. The piece is great for storing to-go menu's, place at the door for others to leave messages... the box is well made and The lion and d...

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20th Century Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Memphis Post-Modern Table Top Jewelry Chest in the Style of Ettore Sottsass
Memphis Post-Modern Table Top Jewelry Chest in the Style of Ettore Sottsass

Memphis Post-Modern Table Top Jewelry Chest in the Style of Ettore Sottsass

By Ettore Sottsass

Located in San Diego, CA

Gorgeous hand-made Memphis post-modern table top jewelry chest with five drawers in the style of Ettore Sottsass, circa 1980s. The box is in very good vintage condition and measures ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Boxes

Materials

Brass, Metal

Large 19th Century Crystal Box with Blue Enamel Decoration
Large 19th Century Crystal Box with Blue Enamel Decoration

Large 19th Century Crystal Box with Blue Enamel Decoration

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Gorgeous Large 19th Century Crystal Box with Blue Enamel Decoration and gilt fittings. Box is raised on paw feet and come with a key. Gilt fittings show signs of oxidation that can e...

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Late 19th Century Antique Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Enamel

Pol Chambost 20th century design blue modern ceramic decorative jewelry box
Pol Chambost 20th century design blue modern ceramic decorative jewelry box

Pol Chambost 20th century design blue modern ceramic decorative jewelry box

By Pol Chambost

Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR

Pol Chambost Realised circa 1950 20th century design Blue ceramic decorative or jeelry box by Pol Chambost Signed under the base Original perfect condition Height 18 cm Large 23 cm

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Style Lacquered Brush or Pencil Box Painted Butterfly, circa 1940
Chinese Style Lacquered Brush or Pencil Box Painted Butterfly, circa 1940

Chinese Style Lacquered Brush or Pencil Box Painted Butterfly, circa 1940

Located in Labrit, Landes

Lacquered paintbrush or pensil box, made in the chinese style. In this painting features a butterfly and flowers. The key is not the original but it does correspond to the lock. Good...

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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

Materials

Wood

Late 19Thc Shaker Style Pantry Boxes -Stack of Four
Late 19Thc Shaker Style Pantry Boxes -Stack of Four

Late 19Thc Shaker Style Pantry Boxes -Stack of Four

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Late 19Thc Shaker pantry boxes in fine condition and all matching stack.This matching stack of four boxes are in great condition and all have copper nail construction.Sold as a coll...

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19th Century American Adirondack Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood

Large English Brass Bee Trinket for Jewelry, Salt or Pepper, England
Large English Brass Bee Trinket for Jewelry, Salt or Pepper, England

Large English Brass Bee Trinket for Jewelry, Salt or Pepper, England

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

As found in London, a large brass bee. The wings of the bee opens upwards that gives access to a small "secret" compartment. This compartment can be used for a variety uses including...

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1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Boxes

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Brass

Lacquered Solid Wood Modern Minimal Modular Drawers by Costantini, Baccello
Lacquered Solid Wood Modern Minimal Modular Drawers by Costantini, Baccello

Lacquered Solid Wood Modern Minimal Modular Drawers by Costantini, Baccello

By Costantini

Located in New York, NY

Baccello lacquered solid wood Modern minimal modular drawers from Costantini. Each unit measures 20" x 20" x 5" high. 6 units as shown. Each one of these units is identical in sha...

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2010s Argentine Modern Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Vintage Chinese Black Lacquer Box with Gilt Bamboo and Green Leaf Motifs
Vintage Chinese Black Lacquer Box with Gilt Bamboo and Green Leaf Motifs

Vintage Chinese Black Lacquer Box with Gilt Bamboo and Green Leaf Motifs

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage Chinese decorative box, crafted in wood and finished in lustrous black lacquer, its surface delicately adorned with a gilt bamboo and green leaf motif. The design, executed...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Boxes

Materials

Wood

Swedish Marriage Box
Swedish Marriage Box

Swedish Marriage Box

Located in Greenwich, CT

A Swedish dowry box presented to the bride by her parents on the occasion of her marriage, decorated with homemade pigments in traditional folk-art patterns in faded grey blues and s...

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19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood

Egg style Faberge folding photo holder Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Egg style Faberge folding photo holder Sterling Silver Salimbeni

Egg style Faberge folding photo holder Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Franco Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Egg on engraved tripod with octagonal folding photo holder for 6 photos inside, in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated, with translucent fired enamels on guilloché and pure gold “pa...

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1960s Italian Empire Vintage Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold

Tessellated Pink Stone Box
Tessellated Pink Stone Box

Tessellated Pink Stone Box

Located in Fairfield, CA

A vintage tessellated stone box. Nice medium size for storing a variety of items. Pink tone to the stone with a wood interior. Made in the Philippines. Measures 9"W x 6"D x 4.5"H

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Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Boxes

Materials

Stone

Pill Box Octagonal translucent enamels on guilloché Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Pill Box Octagonal translucent enamels on guilloché Sterling Silver Salimbeni

Pill Box Octagonal translucent enamels on guilloché Sterling Silver Salimbeni

By Renato Salimbeni, Salimbeni

Located in Firenze, FI

Octagonal pill box in gold-plated 925/100 sterling silver with translucent enamels fired on guilloché also on all sides and with a two-tone circle on the lid. English Art Nouveau sty...

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1950s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

French Charles X Baccarat Crystal Casket with Fire-Gilt Ormolu Mounts, C.1820
French Charles X Baccarat Crystal Casket with Fire-Gilt Ormolu Mounts, C.1820

French Charles X Baccarat Crystal Casket with Fire-Gilt Ormolu Mounts, C.1820

By Baccarat

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

An elegant and exquisitely executed French crystal casket from the Charles X period, circa 1825, attributed to Baccarat and mounted in superb fire-gilt ormolu. The rectangular crysta...

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1820s French Charles X Antique Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

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.