Bible Boxes
Bible Box
Located in London, England
Oak bible box with sloped writing lid. Circa 1740.
H 26cm x W 66cm x D 46cm
Category
Antique 1740s British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak
English Renaissance Oak Bible Box
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance (Dated 1652) oak slant front bible box
Category
20th Century British Renaissance Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak
18th Century Cromwellian Bible Box
Located in Hudson, NY
18th century oak carved bible box. Intricate design, original hardware and still in good condition
Category
Antique 18th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Oak
17th century quality oak bible box
Located in Ipswich, GB
17th century quality oak bible box having a quality oak bible box with original carved decoration
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak
C1680 Oak Bible Box Well Carved
Located in Bakewell, GB
C1680 oak bible box well carved on 3 sides
good colour and patination
58cms Wide x 45cms Deep x
Category
Antique 1680s Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak
Oak Bible Box with Foliate Carving, 19th Century, England
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century English oak bible box with foliate carving, tapered feet, & hinged lid.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak
19th Century Rare Miniature Wooden Bible Box in Original Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century most rare and unusual original painted miniature bible box with original painted
Category
Antique 19th Century American Country Decorative Boxes
Materials
Iron
17th Century English Jacobean Carved Oak Bible Box.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
17th Century English Jacobean Carved Oak Bible Box.
Period Jacobean solid dark oak bible box
Category
Antique 17th Century English Jacobean Religious Items
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Charles II Oak Bible Box with Carved Facade c. 1660-1685
Located in Westfield, MA
This Antique Charles II Oak Bible Box, dating from c. 1660-1685, is a remarkable piece of early
Category
Antique 1670s English Charles II Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak
Two Dutch Colonial Tortoiseshell Bible Boxes with Silver Mounts, 18th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
. 9.5 cm
The function of bible boxes in the Dutch East Indies was just as much a status symbol, to
Category
Antique 18th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Vases
Materials
Silver
H 1.78 in W 8.67 in D 4.73 in
17th Century Figured Walnut and Seaweed Marquetry Lace Box
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
curiously named 'lace box' or 'bible box' veneered in oyster cut hardwoods such as olive, Kingwood, walnut
Category
Antique 17th Century English Baroque Decorative Boxes
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Wooden Bible Box "Forget Me Not" with Secret Concealed Compartment
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
19th Century wooden Bible box "Forget Me Not" with secret concealed compartment
The four words in
Category
Antique 19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
H 9.7 in W 7.75 in D 2.8 in
Danish 19th Century Wooden Folk Art Bible Box "Forget Me Not"
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-19th century wooden box designed to look like a Bible. Text engraved with monogramme.
The four
Category
Antique 19th Century Danish Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Recent Sales
Bible Box
Located in Derbyshire, GB
Carved front bible box.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Boxes
Bible box on stand
Located in Derbyshire, GB
Carved and dated 1714 bible box on later constructed stand.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Boxes
Oak Bible Box
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a wonderful early Bible Box with lovely color. It's in oak and features simple and elegant
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Boxes
Materials
Steel
Carved 17th Century Bible Box
Located in Derbyshire, GB
Carved front bible box.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Boxes
18th Century English Bible Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully carved English oak Bible box dated 1767, at top of box along with the initials S.B
Category
Antique 18th Century English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak
Cromwellian Type Carved Oak Bible Box
Located in Hudson, NY
Handsome, 18th century, oak carved bible box.
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Great Britain (UK) Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak
Collection of Three Bible Boxes
Located in Stamford, GB
A collection of three 19th century bible boxes of dovetailed construction and with original painted
Category
Antique 1890s Great Britain (UK) Decorative Boxes
Late 18th Century Carved Oak Bible Box
Located in Culver City, CA
This carved oak bible box has a nice front panel with flora and fauna decorative elements. The
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Iron
18th Century Bible Box
Located in Warrington, GB
18th century oak bible or desk box with relief carving to the front.
Original hinges and lock with
Category
Antique 18th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak
Hand Carved Hunt Themed Bible Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A hand carved and painted highly detailed Laverne style graphic Folk Art box from the 1940's made
Category
Vintage 1940s American Boxes
Early 18th Century Rare Oak Bible Box, circa 1735
Located in Werkendam, NL
Fine well-provenanced early 18th century rare museum piece: an oak bible box with serpentine front
Category
Antique 1730s Dutch Louis XIII Religious Items
Materials
Brass
Antique Walnut Document Box 17th Century
Located in EL Waalre, NL
An English Charles II fine carved walnut document or bible box, end 17th century.
The lid retaining
Category
Antique 17th Century English Charles II Decorative Boxes
Materials
Walnut
18thC English Oak Bible Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
Very old bible box
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Boxes
Materials
Oak
18th Century Bible Box MOVING SALE!
Located in Denton, TX
18th century antique English bible box or letter box solid oak hand-carved.
Category
Antique 18th Century Great Britain (UK) Decorative Boxes
Materials
Iron
17th Century Oak Bible Box on Later Stand
Located in Martlesham, GB
17th Century oak bible box on later stand, the moulded hinged top opening to reveal a large
Category
Antique 1680s British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak
Carved Oak Bible Box on a Later Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
An early 18th century carved oak bible box of typical form now mounted on a later Jacobean style
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Jacobean Boxes
Materials
Oak
17th century English bible box
Located in Stamford, CT
17th century English carved oak bible box
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Tableware
Materials
Oak
Antique Bible Box, English Oak Chest, circa 1700
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bible box in English oak, a chest dating to circa 1700.
Charming country
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Queen Anne Decorative Boxes
18th Century Early American Hand Carved Walnut Bible Box, circa 1763
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th century carved walnut bible box, circa 1763
Rare 18th century bible box that originally
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Carved Wood Bible Box Found In The Southern US
Located in Santa Monica, CA
19th century bible box found in the southern US. Makers signature is carved on the underside of
Category
American Boxes
Materials
Wood
Italian Baroque Figural Carved Walnut LA CITTA DI NAPOLI Bible Box, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique figural bible box offers heavily carved walnut construction having top with "LA CITTA DI
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Boxes
Materials
Walnut
H 7.25 in W 24.75 in L 7.25 in
Antique Bible Box on Stand, English Oak Writing Slope 17th Century and Later
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bible box on stand, an English oak writing slope dating from the 17th century
Category
Antique 17th Century Charles II Decorative Boxes
H 33.86 in W 27.56 in D 17.33 in
Antique Bible Box on Stand, William & Mary, Oak, Writing, circa 1690 and Later
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bible box on stand, an English, William and Mary, oak writing chest dating from
Category
Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak
H 39.57 in W 25.01 in D 17.33 in
Antique Gilt Metal Jeweled Bible Box with the Holy Family by E. & J.B. Empire
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique gilt metal footed Bible box by E. & J. B. Empire art gold features cast floral and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Metal
H 3 in W 10.25 in D 8.25 in
18th Century New England Painted Bible Box
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Featuring old red paint, cotter pin hinges, brass escutcheon, with early t-head and rose head nails. A very pleasing medium-sized proportion and overall nice form.
Category
Antique 18th Century North American Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century French Mahogany Marquetry Book-Form Decorative Bible Box
Located in Dallas, TX
France circa 1880 and built of mahogany wood, the Bible book storage box, now fashioned as a table box is
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Outstanding 18th C. Danish Oak Letter/Bible Box Retaining Original Paint
Located in Chicago, IL
Fantastic all original antique Danish oak box, constructed by hand as a place to keep necessities
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Danish Boxes
Materials
Oak
Outstanding 18th C. Danish Oak Letter/Bible Box Retaining Original Paint
Located in Chicago, IL
Fantastic all original antique Danish oak box, constructed by hand as a place to keep necessities
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Danish Boxes
Materials
Oak
H 5.75 in W 13.75 in D 11.75 in
17th Century English Carved Bible Box on a 19th Century Stand
Located in Milford, NH
A wonderful 17th century English carved rectangular bible box with foliate relief decorated front
Category
Antique 17th Century English Religious Items
Materials
Iron
Antique Bible Box on Stand, English, Oak, Chest, 17th Century and Later
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique bible box on stand, an English, oak chest dating from the late 17th century and
Category
Antique 17th Century English James II Side Tables
Materials
Oak
H 27.96 in W 27.56 in D 16.54 in
19th C. Carved Box On Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Spanish carved oak bible box on stand.
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Boxes
Materials
Wood
18th century Northern European Box
Located in Stamford, CT
18th century Northern European bible box with original paint and wrought iron latch and hinges.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes
Materials
Iron
17th Century Welsh Oak Document Box
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good 17th century Welsh oak document or "Bible" box the lid retaining original iron hasp, the front
Category
Antique 1630s Welsh Jacobean Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak
17th Century English Oak Document Box or Table Coffer
Located in Essex, MA
An early English carved oak document or bible box, of rectangular form, the front and sides carved
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Jacobean Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wrought Iron
18th Century Carved and Ebonised Wood Document Box with Hunt Scene Painting
Located in Wiscasset, ME
18th Century document or bible box. Heavily carved. With Rose head nails and old blue paint covered
Category
Antique 18th Century British Rococo Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
18th Century William & Mary Walnut Dressing Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
. Probably refitted c. 1800 from a Bible box. 19 3/8" w., 14 1/2" d., 5 1/4" h.
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English William and Mary Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Walnut
Small Charles II Oyster Olive Wood Lace Box
Located in Lymington, GB
'bible box', but could equally serve a variety of functions today, such as a jewellery box.
Charles ll
Category
Antique 17th Century Charles II Decorative Boxes
Materials
Olive
Exceptional Charles II Blond Olive Oyster Lace-Box of Large Scale
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
wonderful pierced 17th century escutcheon with a putty mask.
The curiously named 'lace box' or 'bible box
Category
Antique 17th Century English Baroque Decorative Boxes
Materials
Olive
Fine and Rare Late 17th Century William and Mary Olive Oyster Lace Box
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
wonderful rich colour and has a very well thought out design .
The curiously named ‘lace box’ or ‘bible
Category
Antique 17th Century English Baroque Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Materials
Olive
Phenomenal Late 18th Century Handmade Danish Bible/Original Safety Box
Located in Chicago, IL
Every home used to have one of these for keeping important papers, the family bible and other
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Danish Boxes
Materials
Pine
Gothic Chest, Spain, Late 15th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
belongs to a group of Gothic boxes known as Bible or missal boxes, used to store and protect treasured
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Spanish Gothic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wrought Iron
18th Century English Bible Box
Located in High Point, NC
Mid-18th-century bible box from England, made from oak. The top is made from two boards, and rests
Category
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak
Oak Bible Box, Containing a Family Bible
Located in London, GB
An oak bible box, with a carved arcaded front, with iron clasp and hinges. Containing a family
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak, Paper
Antique Bible Box
Located in Houston, TX
An old writing box found with a treasured bible and an exquisite pair of wire-rimmed glasses tucked
Category
Early 20th Century American Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Paper
18th century Hand Carved Oak Slant Top Bible Box
Located in Savannah, GA
English Bible box or writing box of solid oak with hand carved design and shield in front. Slant
Category
Antique 1720s English George I Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak
English Walnut Lift Top Bible Box on Stand by Minton-Spidell
By Minton-Spidell
Located in Toledo, OH
A beautiful English lift top or bible box by Minton-Spidell, #4818. A finely carved walnut lift top
Category
Late 20th Century American American Classical Decorative Boxes
Antique English Carved Oak Bible Box Writing Slope Desk Book Slant Top Lectern
Located in Shreveport, LA
Bible boxes, they’re on the permanent “must find” list…and yet this is one of the first two we have
Category
Antique 19th Century British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak
H 8 in W 16 in D 12 in
19th Century Italian Inlaid Bible Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. The box is made from finely inlaid maple wood and walnut. The box was originally used to store a bible
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Maple, Walnut
19th Century, Wooden Bible Box "Forget Me Not"
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-19th century wooden box designed to look like a Bible. Text engraved with monogramme.
The four
Category
Antique 19th Century Danish Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Outstanding 18th C. Danish Oak Letter/Bible Box Retaining Original Paint
Located in Chicago, IL
Fantastic all original antique Danish oak box, constructed by hand as a place to keep necessities
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Danish Boxes
Materials
Oak
H 7.5 in W 19.25 in D 16.25 in
Rare Figured Walnut Queen Anne, George I Lace Box, circa 1700-1720
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
gilt brass escutcheon and the original lock.
The curiously named 'lace box' or 'bible box
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Decorative Boxes
Materials
Walnut
Antique Verger's Desk Box, English, Oak, Ecclesiastic, Bible Case, William III
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique verger's desk box. An English, oak ecclesiastical bible case, dating to the
Category
Antique Late 17th Century British Decorative Boxes
Materials
Oak
H 11.23 in W 26.58 in D 16.74 in
Late 17th Century Charles II Carved Oak Bible, Deed, Blanket, or Candle Box
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A superb and original late 17th century oak box with excellent and deep lunette carving and well
Category
Antique 17th Century English Baroque Blanket Chests
Materials
Oak
H 9.65 in W 26.78 in D 14.57 in
Walnut Queen Anne Bible Box
Located in West Chester, PA
This Walnut Queen Anne Bible box has a thumb molded edge, engraved escutcheon and turned feet.
Category
Antique 1740s American Queen Anne Decorative Boxes
Materials
Walnut
Bible Box
Located in Fairhope, AL
A wonderful hand carved bible box made of oak from the 1700s. These boxes were used in the days
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Boxes
Materials
Iron
English Oak Bible Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
A wonderful English oak bible box carved with initials RD and numbers 78. RD would be the owners
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Boxes
Materials
Wood
18th Century Painted Bible Box
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
18th century painted bible box on turned legs. Iron lock and original key. Interior is painted and
Category
Antique 18th Century European Baroque Decorative Boxes
Materials
Iron
Early 19th Century English Bible Box on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
The Bible box was a luxury for most families. They would try to keep the Bible away from damp
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Georgian Boxes
Materials
Oak
Carved Bible Box
Located in Culver City, CA
This antique box used for a family bible or deeds and important papers was purchased in England
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Boxes
17th C Bible Box
Located in Stamford, CT
17th c oak with carved frieze and original iron strap hinges on barley twist base
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Boxes
Materials
Iron
People Also Browsed
French 17th Century Leather Box, Coffre
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very charming late 17th century French Coffre - Box crafted from beautifully patina'd leather. A wonderful piece to serve as a jewelry box or to adorn any table top.
Category
Antique 17th Century French Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Bible Boxes", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
Bible Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of bible boxes is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique bible boxes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and walnut. Bible boxes have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Bible boxes are generally popular furniture pieces, but Baroque, Folk Art and Georgian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Some bible boxes are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller bible boxes, measuring 7.25 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Minton-Spidell produced beautiful bible boxes that are worth considering.
How Much are Bible Boxes?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,295, while they’re typically $475 on the low end and $11,668 highest priced.
Finding the Right Boxes for You
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.
Questions About Bible Boxes
Prices for most bible boxes on 1stdibs are negotiable. You’ll see a "Make an Offer" button on the item details page, indicating that the seller is willing to consider a lower price. It’s not uncommon for customers to get 15–25% off the list price after negotiating. See our tips for negotiating like a pro.
Only experienced, professional sellers who have applied and been thoroughly vetted by our team of experts can sell bible boxes and other quality items on our site. Learn more about becoming a 1stdibs seller.
The 1stdibs Buyer Protection Guarantee provides coverage for qualified purchases in the unlikely event that the item arrives not as described or is damaged. We’ll work with you and the seller to find a resolution, ensuring your satisfaction. View details
We have partnerships with the world's best shipping providers to facilitate seamless and fully-insured delivery from the seller's location directly to you, wherever you are in the world. Our logistics team is comprised of dedicated members who arrange all the details with our partners, servicing and supporting all shipments. Learn more about shipping on 1stdibs.
For your convenience, we offer multiple payment methods, including all major credit cards and PayPal. For many purchases we also offer financing options or wire transfer. Learn more about payment options on 1stdibs.
Read More
Kazuyo Sejima’s Flowering Tree Blooms Year-Round
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
He Wrote ‘Oedipus Rex,’ but Do You Know What He Looked Like?
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Cigar Culture Was Once the Peak of Masculinity. Now, It’s a Compelling Curiosity
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
African Travel Plans on Hold? This Ardmore Leopard Vase Brings the Beauty of the Savanna to You
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
With a High-Tech Flagship and Cool Collabs, Lladró Is Breaking the Mold for Porcelain Production
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.
Zoë Powell’s Magnolia 05 Vessel Is Handmade from Clay She Unearthed Herself
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.
8 Ways to Breathe New Life into a Space with Plants
The pair behind the Instagram account @houseplantclub share their tips for making any room of the house gloriously green.
Paris Gallerist Sandy Toupenet Gets Fired Up over 20th-Century Ceramics and Inventive New Makers
Her space on the city’s Left Bank mixes mid-century pieces by the likes of Jean Cocteau and Pablo Picasso with whimsical contemporary creations.
More Ways To Browse
Barrister Wig
Ben Seibel Ashtray
Bitossi Patchworked
Black Teddy Bear Steiff
Blenko Apple
Blenko Head
Roseville Sunflower
Wall Art For Under 3000
Willem Heesen
Yufu Shohaku
18th Century Woman Carved Wood Statue
Antique Doucai
Antique Fire Hose Nozzle
Antique Pie Pans
Antique Sideboard With Deer Head
Bamboo Tricycle
Bar Porzellan
Blenko Head Vase