1950s Italian Genuine Leather Playing Card Box, Florence
Located in Marbella, ES
An elegant Italian playing card box crafted from genuine leather in Florence during the mid-20th century.
Leather
1970s Chessboard Style Italian Embossed Leather Box, Florence
Located in Marbella, ES
An elegant, handcrafted decorative box made from genuine leather in Florence, Italy.
Gold
1950s Italian Brown Leather Jewelry or Desk Box, Florence
Located in Marbella, ES
An elegant Italian box crafted from brown leather in Florence, as evidenced by the gold "Made in Italy Florence" stamp.
Gold Leaf
1950s Italian Burgundy Leather Jewelry or Desk Box, Florence
Located in Marbella, ES
An elegant Italian box crafted from burgundy leather in Florence, as indicated by the gold "Made in Italy Florence" stamp.
Gold Leaf
1960s Italian Embossed Leather Box with Heraldic Motifs, Florence
Located in Marbella, ES
A small Italian decorative box crafted from genuine molded and embossed leather, made in Florence during the second half of the 20th century.
Gold
Italian Mid-Century Leather Jewelry Trinket Box, Florence Italy
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming Mid-Century Italian hand crafted rectangular leather box in leather featuring gold embossing. There is a removable leather fronted tray with compartments in leather and silk...
Leather, Silk, Wood
1950s Pair of Antique Cylindrical Leather Boxes with Gold Decoration, Florence.
Located in Marbella, ES
A set of two elegant, antique Italian cylindrical boxes, crafted by Florentine artisans from molded leather with a brown finish, and featuring delicate gold-tooled lines and classica...
Leather
1950s Italian Brown Leather Jewelry or Desk Box, Florence
Located in Marbella, ES
An elegant Italian box crafted from brown leather in Florence, as evidenced by the gold "Made in Italy Florence" stamp.
Leather
1950s Italian Brown Leather Jewelry or Desk Box, Florence
Located in Marbella, ES
An elegant Italian box crafted from brown leather in Florence, as evidenced by the gold "Made in Italy Florence" stamp.
Gold Leaf
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H 1.66 in W 5.12 in D 3.55 in
Italian pietra dura leather covered box depicting Florence Cathedral, C 1930
Located in Central England, GB
This superb Italian box dates to circa 1930. It is made from wood, and the exterior is covered in fine leather, which is panelled with gilt tooling.
Leather, Wood
Contemporary Florentine Large Burgundy Leather Shell Box
Located in Toronto, ON
A sophisticated handmade leather box from Florence, sourced on a trip to Italy.
Leather, Velvet
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H 2.75 in W 7.5 in D 4.25 in
Exceptional Italian Emerald Green Leather Box by Pelletteria Bruscoli Florence
Located in Rochester, NY
Italian lustrous emerald green leather box by Bruscoli Leather. Absolute finest quality. Signed. Circa 1960's. Pelletteria Bruscoli, a historic Florentine company founded in 1881 ...
Leather
Small Vintage Rectangular Leather Jewelry Box Florence Italy
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Rectangular Mid-Century Leather Jewelry Boxes, Italy, Circa 1950's. The small box is hand crafted in leather and gold embossed. Box is marked "Made in Italy".
Leather
A Blue A Leather case by Guicci of Florence
By Guiccio Guicci
Located in Banbury, GB
A FINE QUALITY DARK BLUE LEATHER FITTED DRESSING CASE WITH SOLID SILVER MOUNTS BY GUCCI OF FLORENCE Florence
Leather
$260Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.4 in W 7.4 in D 5.5 in
Italian Medium Size Brown Leather Jewelry Box, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Size Leather Jewelry Box, Italy Circa 1950's Feminine as well as charming mid-size leather box hand crafted in brown leather and gold embossed monogram. Monogram letters are M.H...
Leather, Fabric
Italian Leather Jewelry Box, Mid-20th Century, Italy
Located in New York, NY
An Italian brown/light‑brown leather box with gold detail, Mid‑Century Modern design, circa mid‑20th century, Italy. A cognac brown leather box with hand-applied gold gilt tooling em...
Leather
Brown Leather Box, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Elegant box wrapped in brown leather with a folded leather band as a handle 7.5x4x2
Leather
Italian Leather Jewelry Box, Mid-20th Century, Italy
Located in New York, NY
An Italian black leather jewelry box with gold tooling, in the Modern style, mid‑20th century, Italy. Crafted in smooth black leather with fine gold trim, the box features a clean re...
Leather, Velvet
$3,300
H 4.13 in W 10.13 in D 9.5 in
Antique 20th Century Leather Travel Case For Jewellery Circa 1930
Located in London, GB
An Antique 20th Century Leather Travel Case For Jewellery, Circa 1930. This piece appears to be in unused condition, the exterior crocodile skin retains its original patina through...
Leather
Italian Genuine Leather Double Playing Card Box, 1950s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage Italian playing card box features all-leather construction with outer layer of soft, supple tan or cognac leather decorated with embossed gold bands and 2 enameled playing c...
Gold, Enamel
1950s English Leather Card Box with Compartments
Located in Marbella, ES
An elegant box for playing cards, crafted from brown leather with a polished finish and delicate gold-tooled detailing. The lid features an embossed design depicting the four card su...
Leather
20th Century Antique Tan Leather Jewelry Box London Circa 1920
Located in London, GB
An Antique 20th Century London Tan Crocodile jewel box with lift tray opening, circa 1920 Beautifully matched crocodile skins have been used on this jewel box both the exterior and ...
Leather
$370
H 3.1 in W 7.13 in D 5.13 in
Italian Florentine Rectangular Gold Embossed Leather Box with Lock and Key
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
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 ...
Leather, Velvet
1950s Handcrafted Italian Leather Box with Embossed Gold Details
Located in Marbella, ES
An elegant Italian leather box from the 1950s, handcrafted and clad in natural-toned leather featuring delicate gold-stamped motifs on the lid. Its understated, refined design makes ...
Gold
Vintage Italian Cigarette Box in Embossed Leather, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Mid-century Italian leather box embossed with diffrent codes of arms. It has red interior and brass hinges. Suitable for jewelry, cigarettes or small-medium cigars. It was hand-made ...
Leather, Cedar
$1,746Sale Price|20% Off
H 4.34 in W 11.03 in D 9.45 in
French Art Déco Rectangular Galuchat Leather Box for Cigars etc. from the 1940s
Located in Salzburg, AT
French Art Déco Rectangular Shagreen Leather Box for Cigars etc. from the 1930s. The interior is made of cedar wood, which particularly enhances the tobacco aroma. There is a ribbed...
Brass
Italian Florentine Mid-Century Leather Card Holder Trinket Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming Mid-Century Italian hand crafted box in leather featuring raised decoration on the top as well as gold embossed and decorated The box can be used playing cards as well as j...
Leather
$603
H 3.55 in W 2.37 in D 1.19 in
1950s Italian Leather Box with Sliding Case with Gold Shields and Border
Located in Marbella, ES
An elegant box crafted from brown leather, consisting of an open outer case and a sliding inner box. The lid features delicate hand-engraved gold details with classic and ornamental ...
Leather
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 ...
Leather
Italian Florentine Mid-Century Red Leather Jewelry Holder Trinket Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming Mid-Century Italian hand crafted box in leather featuring a gold embossed lid. The box can be used for jewelry as well as small trinkets and treasures. Stamped Made in Ital...
Leather
Haviland Limoges Demitasse Cup and Saucer, Corolle Pattern, 1958-1967
By Haviland & Co.
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare vintage demitasse cup and saucer set is decorated in Corolle pattern with abstract geometric designs and flower garlands in shades of blue on white background. Cup and saucer r...
Porcelain
Vintage Waterford Set of 4 Hock Wine Glasses Ashling
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage set of 4 hock wine glasses was made by Waterford in Ashling pattern, with 2 sets available at the time of the listing. Ashling pattern is described by cut fans and panels an...
Crystal
$287Sale Price / set|44% Off
H 3.94 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Set of 3 Large Polished Spheres Marble Balls Natural Stone
Located in Poperinge, BE
Set of 3 large decorative polished balls, balls made of solid marble or natural stone, colorful gemstones with different color shades, second half of the 20th century, banana for sca...
Marble
$11,300
H 24.5 in W 8 in D 8.5 in
Pair of David Duncan Knife Pleat Sconces with Flared Apricot Hurricane Shades
By David Duncan
Located in New York, NY
A pair of David Duncan Studio hand-carved shell form mahogany Georgian-style backplates with patinated brass sconce fittings and flared apricot hurricane shades. Electrified with one...
Brass
Abstract Freeform Teak Wood Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an amazing abstract freeform natural organic teak wood sculpture. A very impressive and large piece of art. Mounted to a wood base.
Steel
A Pair of 19th Century Gustavian-Style Painted Doors
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Swedish Gustavian-Style hand-painted pine cabinet doors. By repute, these doors were painted Danish-Norwegian painter and art critic Poul 'Pola' Gauguin (1883-1961), the so...
Pine
Antique French Ormolu Beveled Glass Jewelry Dresser Box
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous antique French gilt brass ormolu beveled glass footed jewelry casket or dresser box with hinged lid and lovely ornate handle. This fine quality box has been newly relined ...
Ormolu
$352Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 6.3 in W 4.34 in D 1.97 in
Elegant Fish-Form Silver-Plated Napkin Holders for Luxury Décor
Located in Wembley, GB
Elegant Fish-Form Silver-Plated Napkin Holders – Sterling Silver Style Luxury Table Décor Bring an element of refined artistry and timeless elegance to your dining or interior setti...
Metal, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Sheet Metal, Silver Leaf
Vintage Waterford Alana Crystal Wine Glasses, Set of 4
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The set of 4 wine glasses in Alana pattern is in very good vintage condition. Alana pattern is now retired; it was manufactured from 1952 to 2022. It is characterized by cut cross h...
Crystal
$1,961Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 5.67 in Dm 0.63 in
Cartier 18ct Gold Nib Black Godron Ribbed Fountain Pen With Cartier Box
By Montblanc, Cartier
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Cartier Louis Black Godron Ribbed Fountain Pen With 18ct Gold Nib, Onyx Cabochon & Cartier Box An elegant vintage Cartier Louis fountain pen, beautifully finished in a deep black ri...
Gold, Gold Plate
Greta Garbo Fountain pen by Montblanc, Swiss ca 2005
By Montblanc
Located in Delft, NL
Greta Garbo Fountain pen by Montblanc, Swiss ca 2005 The MONTBLANC Greta Garbo fountain pen is a women's pen. The chic profile of the pen, that slightly curves. The fountain pen wit...
Resin
$3,260
H 4 in W 4.5 in D 3.25 in
Beautiful French Ormolu Mounted Tiffany Blue Opaline Crystal Casket/Jewelry box
Located in New York, NY
A Beautiful French Ormolu Mounted Tiffany Blue color Opaline Crystal Casket/Jewelry box This French Blue Opaline Ormolu-Mounted Casket features a solid rectangular form crafted from...
Bronze
$34,466
H 138.98 in W 196.86 in D 236.23 in
Architectural Garden Structure Large Victorian Wrought Iron Greenhouse
Located in Marbella, ES
An impressive, large-format greenhouse crafted entirely from iron, featuring an elegant Victorian-inspired structure. It stands out for its meticulous architectural composition, with...
Iron
$260
H 8 in W 5.38 in D 0.5 in
Beautiful Silver Sacred Heart Ex Voto with Cherub Angel, Antique European Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Handmade Religious Ex-Voto A striking and delicately crafted religious Ex-Voto, sourced from an estate sale in Parma, Italy. The piece appears to be made from thin, lightw...
Silver Plate, Sheet Metal
Cut Crystal Square Box with Lid by Tiffany&Co
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Cut crystal lidded trinket box by Tiffany & Co. It playfully revisits the Rubic cube vibe, the iconic post-modern puzzle game. The box can be used in various settings, from cockt...
Crystal
$20,679
H 125.99 in W 159.45 in D 124.02 in
French Style Wrought Iron Wall Greenhouse with Door and Windows
Located in Marbella, ES
Elegant octagonal wrought iron wall greenhouse, perfect for creating a unique and sophisticated space in gardens, patios or terraces. Its design with arches and decorative panels hig...
Iron
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.