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Decorative metal box
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Decorative metal box ,one corner of the cover is slightly damaged see photo
Category
1960s European Used Metal Boxes
Materials
Metal, Bronze
1920s Belgian Metal Box
Located in High Point, NC
This 1920s Belgian Metal Box is a true relic of the past, offering a glimpse into the history of
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Used Metal Boxes
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Metal Box
Located in High Point, NC
Step into the past with this 19th-century French black metal box, a timeless piece that exudes both
Category
19th Century French Used Metal Boxes
Materials
Metal
Japanese Sterling & Mixed Metal Box
Located in Stamford, CT
A Japanese sterling silver and mixed metal box with tray over wood.
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Used Metal Boxes
Materials
Silver
20th Century French Metal Box
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th Century French Metal Box is a testament to timeless craftsmanship and industrial design
Category
20th Century French Used Metal Boxes
Materials
Metal
Decorative Metal Box in Brown Tone
Located in Marbella, ES
Decorative metal box in brown tone.
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Used Metal Boxes
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Metal Box Ca.1930
Located in Meulebeke, BE
French Art Deco metal box.
has some nice figurative details.
Category
1930s French Art Deco Used Metal Boxes
Materials
Metal
20th Century Belgian Metal Box
Located in High Point, NC
Embrace the charm of bygone eras with this 20th-century Belgian metal box, an evocative piece that
Category
20th Century Belgian Used Metal Boxes
Materials
Metal
Small Meiji Period Mixed Metal Box by Tadakazu
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A small Meiji period mixed metal box by Tadakazu, of rectangular form, showing a figure carrying a
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Used Metal Boxes
Materials
Metal
1950s Tibetan Hand-Carved Metal Box with a Costumbrist Scene
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Tibetan hand-carved metal box with a Costumbrist scene.
Category
Mid-20th Century Tibetan Used Metal Boxes
Materials
Metal
Paul Evans Mixed Metal Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Paul Evans Mixed Metal Riveted Box
Good original Surface
Useful Size
Category
1970s American Used Metal Boxes
Materials
Metal
World’s Fair Commemorative Metal Box
Located in High Point, NC
Produced in France in the 20th Century as an ode to World’s Fairs of the past. The front of the box
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Used Metal Boxes
Materials
Metal
1950s Spanish Lapislazuli Top Trinket Metal Box with Engraved Decoration
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Spanish lapislazuli top trinket metal box with engraved geometric decoration.
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Used Metal Boxes
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Metal
H 0.79 in W 1.19 in D 1.19 in
A set of two silver-plated metal boxes France 1970
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A set of two elegant silver-plated metal boxes, each featuring a hinged lid. Their surface is
Category
1970s French Rococo Revival Used Metal Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
Indian 19th Century Round Silver Plated Metal Box with Pierced Foliage Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian silver plated metal box from the 19th century with pierced foliage motifs. Created in
Category
19th Century Indian Used Metal Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate, Copper
Diamond Point Silver Plated Metal Box, Unique C. 1970s, France
By Françoise See
Located in Brussels, BE
Very beautiful one of a kind silver plated metal box with fine diamond point patterns.
Handcrafted
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Used Metal Boxes
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Christofle Silver Plated Metal Box, 60s
By Christofle
Located in Catania, IT
Apple” Christofle box in good condition in silver metaL.
Category
1960s French Used Metal Boxes
Materials
Metal
Pair of English Victorian Hammered Metal Boxes
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English Victorian-style (20th Century) hammered silver cylindrical shaped box with scroll
Category
20th Century Victorian Used Metal Boxes
Materials
Silver
Maria Pergay, Metal Box and Agathe, France, 1970
By Maria Pergay
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Maria Pergay (1930), Large flat box in silver metal, France 1970. A red-veined Agathe stone is set
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Used Metal Boxes
Materials
Metal
Los Castillo Style Mixed Metal Box with Marlin Motif
By Los Castillo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic mixed metal and lapis box dates to the 1950s-1960s and is very much in the
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Used Metal Boxes
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Copper, Brass
Small English Wood and Metal Box with Dual Lids
Located in New York, NY
1950s English wooden box with handle and two lids. Suede interior.
Category
1940s English Gothic Used Metal Boxes
Materials
Suede, Wood
Elegant Glass and Metal Box from the Napoleon III Period
Located in Labrit, Landes
Small engraved glass box framed with nickel-plated spelter with it matching lid and a handle.
The
Category
1890s Used Metal Boxes
Materials
Metal
Pair Mid-Century Piero Fornasetti Mahogany and Metal Boxes, 1960s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Koper, SI
This pair of decorative box was designed and crafted in the 1960s by Piero Fornasetti, in his lab
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Metal Boxes
Materials
Metal
Paper Tissue Gilt Metal Box France 1970 gold Color Regence style
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Very nice Paper Tissue box, or decorative Box in Gilt Metal This box is large, was made in France
Category
1970s French Regency Used Metal Boxes
Materials
Metal
Philippe Cheverny Style Geometric Lucite and Gilded Metal Box, France 1970s
By Philippe Cheverny
Located in Atlanta, GA
transparent Lucite slab for the base and the lid. The box is complemented with a gilded metal belt. There is
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Used Metal Boxes
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 2.38 in W 7.88 in D 4.13 in
Black and Gold Metal Box with Roses for Jewelry Box or Trinket Box
Located in Antwerp, BE
Black and gold box with roses.
A stylish little box which can be used as jewelry box or trinket
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Used Metal Boxes
Materials
Metal
Giacomo Sinopoli for Liwan's Rome Modernist Chrome Metal Box, Italy 1970s
By Liwan's Rome, Giacomo Sinopoli
Located in Atlanta, GA
Liwan's Rome in the 1970s. The box features a large rectangular shape in chromed metal with a satin finish
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Metal Boxes
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 1.75 in W 9.88 in D 5.94 in
Maison Desny Style Art Deco Macassar Wood and Chrome Metal Box, 1930s
By La Maison Desny
Located in Atlanta, GA
This beautiful French Art Deco decorative box is reminiscent of Desny's work. It features Macassar
Category
1930s French Art Deco Used Metal Boxes
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Studio Del Campo, Brutalist Italian Enamelled Metal Box, Signed and Dated 1983
By Studio Del Campo
Located in London, GB
Studio del Campo objects are becoming very rare. This lovely circular box with lid is a prime
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Brutalist Used Metal Boxes
Materials
Metal
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H 3.15 in Dm 7.09 in
Antique French Oval Gilt Finished Metal Box with Signed Hand-Painted Portrait
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This small jewelry or decorative box has no maker's signature, but presumed to have originated from
Category
Early 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Used Metal Boxes
Materials
Metal
H 1 in W 3 in D 3.75 in
Old Wooden Chess in a simple Metal Box
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
English old wooden chess: its size is already marked , the king is cm. 9,5 high.
The metal box
Category
Early 20th Century English Other Used Metal Boxes
Materials
Fruitwood
Set of 6 Murano Glass Sconces on Metal Box
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of 6 Murano glass on metal box, each is individual, reunited for the photo, horizontal or
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Metal Boxes
Materials
Abalone, Murano Glass
Mid-Century Porcelain and Metal Box with Rooster Motif -1Y36
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This charming mid-century porcelain and silver-plated metal box adds a touch of elegance and
Category
20th Century French Empire Used Metal Boxes
Materials
Metal
Industrial Wilder Rolling Metal Box
By Wilder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial galvanized tin rolling box made by Wilder. Sliding top reveals a large storage space
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Used Metal Boxes
Materials
Tin
Antique Military Hat & Fitted Metal Box of Brigadier General Lawrence Drummond
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
period bi-cornered manner with gold tassels and is silk lined. The hat is fitted to the hinged metal box
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Used Metal Boxes
Materials
Metal
Printed Metal and Mahogany Box
Located in Munich, DE
Metal box with soldier print. Mahogany interior.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Metal Boxes
Mid-Century Metal Box in Silver Color
Located in Troy, NY
This box has a very nice silver patina even though it is not marked as silver. On the top of the
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Geometric Used Metal Boxes
Materials
Metal
Vintage Army Metal Box, Chest of Drawers, 1950s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Vintage army box or chest of drawers, Eastern bloc, probably made in the former Czechoslovakia in
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Other Used Metal Boxes
Materials
Metal
Vintage Enameled Metal / Wood Drawer Piero Fornasetti Box
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Doraville, GA
A vintage enameled metal box with a slide out wooden drawer. The box was designed by Piero
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Metal Boxes
Materials
Metal
Antique French Metal Book-Shaped Box
Located in High Point, NC
This unique treasure was created in 19th Century France. Whimsical and unique, this metal box
Category
19th Century French French Provincial Used Metal Boxes
Materials
Metal
Anglo-Indian Silver Plate Metal / Trinket, Box Elephant, Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful silvered metal box of an elephant in a very traditional Anglo -Indian craft, art. Has an
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Used Metal Boxes
Materials
Silver Plate
Fine Quality Japanese Mixed Metal Box Attr-Kajima Ikkoku
By Kajima Ikkoku II
Located in Christchurch, GB
Meiji Period (1868-1912) mixed metal lidded box, that we confidently attribute to Kajima Ikkoku II. The
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Used Metal Boxes
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Vintage Industrial Domed Black Metal Wine Storage Box Chest Trunk 22"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage black metal box / chest / trunk in the shape of a mailbox featuring domed top with hasp on
Category
20th Century Industrial Used Metal Boxes
Materials
Metal
Antique Metal painted box
Located in Encinitas, CA
yearning to add a touch of elegance to your space, this Antique Metal Box is an absolute must-have. It is a
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Used Metal Boxes
Materials
Metal
Industrial Perforated Box
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Industrial perforated metal boxes with fantastic patina
Functional for records, toys or blankets
Category
1940s French Used Metal Boxes
Materials
Steel
Amber Trinket Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A beautifully decorated Indian metal box with a stone of amber on the top. 1920s or earlier There
Category
1920s Indian Used Metal Boxes
Materials
Stone, Metal
Mid-Century Mexican Abalone Box
Located in Tampa, FL
A very decorative mixed metal box adorned with abalone and little bit of silver. Has tiny ball feet
Category
1940s Mexican Used Metal Boxes
Materials
Metal, Silver
Fabienne Jouvin large , cloisonne/enamel box/ covered jar . France
By Fabienne Jouvin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful metal box / covered jar with enamel, by the well known artist / designer Fabienne Jouvin .
Category
1980s French Post-Modern Used Metal Boxes
Materials
Enamel
Italian Steel & Brass 1970s Decorative Box
By Nella Longari, Romeo Rega
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This metal box was produced in the 1970s. It is made from brass, steel and glass and it remains in
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Used Metal Boxes
Materials
Brass, Steel
Fontana Arte Rare Box Attributed to Max Ingrand, Marked
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful and rare glass and plated metal box with a wooden lining. Acid Marked in glass as shown
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Used Metal Boxes
Materials
Glass
JEAN DUNAND Enamel and Metal Cigarette Box
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A large metal box decorated with two triangle decorations in red and eggshell enamel on a brown
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Used Metal Boxes
Decorative Cigar Box in Brass, Malachite and Wood, Mexico, 1960s
By Los Castillos
Located in Rome, IT
Beautiful hinged inlaid malachite and sodalite (or lapis lazuli) brass metal box with wood interior
Category
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Used Metal Boxes
Materials
Malachite, Metal, Brass
Dutch Design Sewing Box by Joost Teders for Metalux, 1950s
By Metalux, Joost Teders 1
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
metal boxes (that can swivel arount the metal Stand) which gives a Rietveld style to this item. This
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Used Metal Boxes
Materials
Metal
Joos Teders storage box metal and wood Metalux The Netherlands 1950
By Metalux, Joost Teders 1
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
metal boxes are very nice in contrast to the coloured plywood tops. The base is made of black lacquered
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Metal Boxes
Materials
Metal
Japanese Bronze and Mixed Metal Box, Signed To Base, Meiji Period
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A rare Japanese Meiji period (1868 - 1912) circular bronze box and cover by Inoue, Kyoto, late 19th
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Used Metal Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Hermes Vintage H Box
By Hermès
Located in Nice, FR
HERMES Paris vintage rare silver tone metal box featuring a large gold plated H design on top
Category
20th Century French Used Metal Boxes
Neoclassical Round Box in the Style of the Wedgwood
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and rare early to mid-20th century matte white and light periwinkle blue round metal
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Used Metal Boxes
Materials
Metal
Vintage Silver Plated Box by Domney and Brown Birmingham, England, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Manufacture.
Silver-plated oval-shaped metal box with handles and lid surmounted by a small horse sculpture
Category
19th Century British Used Metal Boxes
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
H 8.27 in W 7.09 in D 5.91 in
3-Tiered White Metal Box "Selectra" Pendant Light by Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, AB Markaryd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
attractive 3 tier box pendant lamp with white enameled metal shade and black plastic canopy was a very
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Used Metal Boxes
Materials
Metal
H 10.875 in W 9.625 in D 9.625 in
Pair of Italian 1950s Enamel Containers with engravings.
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of Italian enamel on metal boxes.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Metal Boxes
Materials
Enamel, Metal
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Used Metal Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of used metal boxes is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique used metal boxes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and glass. Used metal boxes have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Used metal boxes made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many used metal boxes are appealing in their simplicity, but Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti and Cartier produced popular used metal boxes that are worth a look.
How Much are Used Metal Boxes?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $958, while they’re typically $25 on the low end and $95,000 highest priced.
Questions About Used Metal Boxes
- What is a patch box used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A patch box is a small decorative storage container made out of wood, porcelain, metal or another material. When first made during the 18th century, patch boxes held beauty patches used to cover acne breakouts and other skin imperfections. Today, people use them as small keepsake boxes and decorative objects. On 1stDibs, shop a range of patch boxes.
- When were hat boxes used?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Hat boxes rose to prominence in the 1800s, and they continue to be used today for storing and transporting important headwear. Shop a large collection of vintage and contemporary hat boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You can use a wide range of items as a keepsake box. Decorative boxes made of wood, metal, bone, brass and other materials can all hold keepsakes. The size of what you wish to store will help to determine which box is right for your needs. If you plan to stow delicate items inside, consider a box with velvet or satin lining. You'll find a variety of keepsake boxes on 1stDibs.
- What are octagon boxes used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An octagon box was a small ornamental box designed to hold trinkets and jewelry. It’s primary use is storage and functionality. You’ll find a variety of antique and contemporary octagon boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a snuff box used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A snuff box is a small, decorated box used to store snuff ( scented, powdered tobacco). Snuff boxes come in two sizes: small pocket boxes and larger communal boxes for use at the table. Pocket boxes are often designed to retain a little amount of snuff for immediate use and are designed to hold a day or two's worth of snuff. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage snuff boxes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A vinaigrette box was an ornate box with a decorative interior grille, and was used to house a sponge soaked in aromatic vinegars. You can shop a collection of vinaigrette boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You should not use a metal spoon with caviar because caviar can oxidize when it’s exposed to metal, resulting in an unpleasant taste. Caviar spoons are typically made from a variety of non-metal materials such as bone and mother of pearl. Shop a collection of vintage and contemporary caviar spoons from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What color box does Cartier use?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Cartier typically uses red boxes. Older pieces came in dark burgundy boxes with gold trim and lettering. Today, Cartier boxes are a brighter deep red color, but still show the brand name in gold foil. Shop a variety of Cartier jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, although whether or not a cigar box can be used as a humidor depends on its design. Only cigar boxes that seal well and are crafted entirely out of wood and lined with cedar should be used as humidors. You will also need to add a humidification device to the box to preserve the freshness of your cigars. On 1stDibs, find a collection of humidors.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A dough box table, also known as a bread table, was designed for making bread. The dough is placed in the wooden box to allow it to rise, then when the dough is ready to be kneaded, it can be finished on the flat top. Shop a collection of vintage dough box tables on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Omega started using wooden boxes in 1999. Originally, only the luxury watchmaker's Co-Axial timepieces came in the packaging. In 2015, Omega began presenting Seamaster and Aqua Terra Series watches in wood boxes as well. Shop a large collection of Omega watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Louis Vuitton stopped using brown boxes in 2016. At that time, the brand began packaging handbags and accessories in saffron yellow boxes with cobalt blue ribbons and handles. Shop a collection of Louis Vuitton from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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