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Box, Black Sea Shell and Brass Box, Decorative Box, Contemporary, Organic Shape
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
Decorative box made of black sea shell and brass, designed into an organic shape. The inside is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Circular Beadwork & Shell Box with Decorative Brass Knob
Located in North Salem, NY
Very decorative and attractive circular beadwork box with removable top. Interior lined with black
Category

20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Sea Shell Decorative Coffin Box with Lid
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful coffin shape trinket box encrusted with shells. This box would be stunning on a
Category

20th Century American American Classical Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

Vintage Decorative Brass Hinged Shell Box
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A stunning mid century modern brass shell-form box, masterfully cast in a richly patinated golden
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Decorative Brass Hinged Shell Box
Vintage Decorative Brass Hinged Shell Box
H 1.25 in W 3.25 in D 3.25 in
Tortoise Shell Decorative Box with Paw Feet. Tortoise Shell With Bun Feet.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Tortoise shell decorative box with bun feet. We have other tortoise boxes similar in form that
Category

Antique 19th Century English Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Midcentury Abalone Shell and Brass Decorative Trinket Box
By Los Castillos
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful midcentury abalone shell and brass decorative trinket box with hard wood lining made in
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

John Richard Vintage Beige Tessellated Shell Bone Decorative Wood Jewelry Box
By John Richard, Maitland Smith
Located in Miami, FL
decorative jewelry box. Features a lined with black Ultrasuede Fruit Wood Box to store your favorite
Category

Vintage 1970s Indian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ultrasuede, Wood, Shell

Vintage Coastal Shell Box
Located in west palm beach, FL
Embrace coastal elegance with this Vintage Shell Box, a stunning, handcrafted treasure adorned with
Category

Mid-20th Century American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Resin

Vintage Coastal Shell Box
Vintage Coastal Shell Box
H 7 in W 12.75 in D 10 in
Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Box
Located in west palm beach, FL
Bring seaside charm to your home with this Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Box. Handcrafted with an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

Shells Box
Located in Paris, FR
Box Shells in porcelain with porcelain lid. All details in solid bronze in antique finish.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Shells Box
Shells Box
H 9.06 in Dm 7.88 in
Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Box
Located in west palm beach, FL
conversation piece on a vanity or shelf. This shell box is both whimsical and functional—a keepsake holder for
Category

Late 20th Century American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Wood

Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Box
Located in west palm beach, FL
This vintage coastal box is beautifully encrusted with an array of natural shells, creating a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Wood

Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Box
Vintage Coastal Shell Encrusted Box
H 13.25 in W 13 in D 9.5 in
Mother of Pearl Decorative Box
Located in New York, NY
Decorative box with hand inlaid mother of pearl shell rectangular tiles.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

Mother of Pearl Decorative Box
Mother of Pearl Decorative Box
H 2 in W 6 in D 4 in
1970s Handmade Domed Top Shell Box
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1970s handmade domed top shell box.
Category

Vintage 1970s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

Scallop Shell Box
Located in Paris, FR
Box Scallop Shell in porcelain with porcelain lid. All details in solid bronze in antique finish.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Scallop Shell Box
Scallop Shell Box
H 9.85 in Dm 9.85 in
Mid Century Sea Shell Trinket Box
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This box is in wood and recovered with shells. It can be used as a Jewelry box or decorative box
Category

20th Century French Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Polyester

Mid Century Sea Shell Trinket Box
Mid Century Sea Shell Trinket Box
H 5.12 in W 10.24 in D 7.09 in
Tortoise Shell Glove Box and Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Victorian silver plate and tortoiseshell basket. And tortoiseshell glove box. The box measures
Category

Early 20th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French 1950s Carved Walnut & Shell Trinket Box
Located in London, GB
A chic, carved rosewood trinket or cigarette box with hinged mother-of-pearl shell lid in the
Category

20th Century French Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Walnut

Sea Shell Encrusyed Columbus Treasure Chest Box
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage wood treasure chest richly encrusted with sea shells and with metal lock. Columbus
Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

Maitland Smith Brown Penshell Cube Decorative Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Stamford, CT
1980s decorative pen shell cube box attributed to Maitland Smith. Medium brown pen shell with dark
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Wood

Antique Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Box 1940s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique 1940s Mosaic Shell Inlaid Decorative Middle Eastern Islamic Box. Mosaic Luxury Decorative
Category

Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Shell, Abalone, Fruitwood

Splendid Sea Shell Encrusted Treasure Box Maitland Style
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Spectacular richly encrusted with great selection of natural sea shells in Redmille style treasure
Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

Pen shell Pyramid Box attributed to Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Winnetka, IL
A pyramid shaped box having 4 graduating drawers with brass ball knobs . Made of polished pen shell
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Middle Eastern Moorish Handcrafted Mosaic Decorative Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern mosaic marquetry inlaid walnut wood box. Small box
Category

Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood, Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

Handcrafted Beaded Box with Shells – Perfect for Coastal Decor
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Introducing a stunning handcrafted beaded box with shells, a perfect addition to any coastal
Category

2010s Malagasy Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Rattan, Beads

Large multi Colored Natural Sea Shell Covered Box-hinged
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large multi colored natural sea shell covered hinged box. This hand crafted box is lined in a grey
Category

1990s Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

Hollywood regency shell and burl jewelry box, Italy 1970s
Located in Firenze, IT
Hollywood regency shell and burl jewelry box Italy 1970s shell, burl H 6.5 cm - 20 x 17 cm
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Wood

Moorish Handcrafted Middle Eastern Mosaic Inlaid Decorative Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern mosaic marquetry inlaid walnut wood box. Large box intricately
Category

Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Fruitwood, Abalone

Maitland Smith Abalone Shell Box
By Maitland Smith
Located in Stamford, CT
Mother of pearl tessellated box attributed to Maitland-Smith. Mother of pearl veneer in very pale
Category

Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Maitland Smith Abalone Shell Box
Maitland Smith Abalone Shell Box
H 1.75 in W 5.25 in D 3.25 in
R&Y Augousti Lacquered Shell Jewelry or Catchall Box
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Lacquered Tessellated Shell Jewelry Box, by R&Y Augousti, France, circa 2000s. This box is
Category

Early 2000s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Velvet, Wood

Shell Encrusted Rectangular Keepsake Box with Red Silk Lid
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Long rectangular shell encrusted box. Carefully applied shells decorate the top and bottom edges of
Category

20th Century English Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Silk, Paper

Shell Encrusted Rectangular Keepsake Box with Green Silk Lid
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Long rectangular shell encrusted box. Carefully applied shells decorate the top and bottom edges of
Category

20th Century English Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Fabric, Paper

Jewelry Box or Decorative Box in Shelll and Wood White Color France 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This box is in wood and recovered with shells. It can be used as a Jewelry box or decorative box
Category

20th Century French Hollywood Regency Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Shell

Middle Eastern Moorish Handcrafted Mosaic Decorative Trinket Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exquisite handcrafted Middle Eastern mosaic marquetry inlaid walnut wood box. vintage small
Category

Mid-20th Century Lebanese Moorish Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood

Inlaid Black Shell and Bone Box by A&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous inlaid black shell and bone decorative trinket box by A&Y Augousti of Paris, circa 1990s
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Shell, Wood

Vintage White Square Shell-Encrusted Trinket Box – Coastal Nautical Décor
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Add a touch of seaside charm to your home with this vintage shell-encrusted trinket box. This
Category

20th Century American Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

Vintage White Mosaic Moorish Jewelry Box with Shell Inlaid
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Discover the timeless elegance of this large, handcrafted Middle Eastern Lebanese jewelry box, a
Category

Mid-20th Century Lebanese Islamic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Shell, Fruitwood

19th Century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver Mounted 2 Compartmented Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th-century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver-Mounted 2-Compartmented Box, European, possibly
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Decorative Boxes

Materials

Sterling Silver

Box with a Shell Lid in Style of Alexandre Noll
By Alexandre Noll
Located in NYC, NY
A beautiful wood box with a small compartment inside and a shell lid in the manner of Alexandre
Category

Vintage 1940s French Minimalist Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Walnut

Contemporary Kifu Paris Zebra Box with Brass, Shagreen, & Shell Inlay
By Kifu Augousti
Located in Toronto, ON
A gorgeous Kifu Paris decorative box in creme shagreen over a rich walnut base, blending both
Category

2010s Philippine Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Handcrafted New Zealand Maori Paua Abalone Shell Stash Trinket Wood Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful decorative handcrafted mahogany wood and natural abalone shell (Paua) inlay cigarette
Category

Mid-20th Century New Zealand Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

White Sea Shells Weddings Treasure Jewelry Box
Located in Boca Raton, FL
White natural sea shells encrusted treasure box in Redmille style. Great sea shells selection
Category

Late 20th Century Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Shell

Handcrafted Mexico Mixed Metal Abalone Shell Desk Stash Trinket Cigarette Box
By Los Castillos
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful decorative handcrafted mixed metal and natural abalone shell tessellated tile inlay
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Alpaca

Contemporary R & Y Augousti Creme Shagreen Box with Kabibi Shell Inlay
By R & Y Augousti
Located in Toronto, ON
A gorgeous decorative box in creme shagreen by R & Y Augousti, renowned for their expert
Category

2010s Philippine Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19C Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Bone and Shell Domed Stationery Box
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING A LOVELY 19C Anglo Indian Vizagapatam Bone and Shell Domed Stationery Box – ‘Alice’s Box
Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bone, Shell, Sandalwood

19th century round tortoise shell box with silver plate surround and feet.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Round tortoise shell box with stamped silver plate surrounds and feet. Top bears wreath crest
Category

Antique 1890s English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

French Tortoise Shell Circular Box With Inlaid Silver Top Depicting Fox & Stork
Located in San Francisco, CA
French Tortoise Shell Circular Box With Inlaid Silver Top Depicting Fox & Stork
Category

Antique 18th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Contemporary Kifu Paris Double Panther Box with Brass, Shagreen, & Shell Inlay
By Kifu Augousti
Located in Toronto, ON
A gorgeous Kifu Paris decorative box in black penshell over a sleek walnut base, combining luxury
Category

2010s Philippine Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Large Folk Art Sea Shell Encrusted Tissue or Kleenex Box Cover
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A large folk art sea shell encrusted tissue box. This shell-covered box is the perfect way to add
Category

20th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Fabric, Wood

Majolica Shell Money Bank Box, Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica shell Money Bank Box, Circa 1900.
Category

Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Oblong Tribal Sea Shell Box with Removable Top and Geometric Design
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Oblong wooden box with inlaid shells. Created from bamboo or other similar material, this
Category

Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Tribal Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Bamboo, Wood, Paint

19th century oval tortoise shell box with glass base and maker markings.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Oval tortoise shell box with glass base. Tortoise top has silverplate surround and wreath crest
Category

Antique 1890s English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Heart Shaped Shell Encrusted Box with Hinged Lid and Red lining
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A hand crafted Sea shell box in a heart shape. The box is hinged and opens with a brass chain to
Category

20th Century Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Felt, Wood

English gilt metal mounted tortoise shell box with oil painting of Caesar
Located in Buchanan, MI
English gilt metal mounted tortoise shell box with oil painting of Julias Caesar.
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Kifu Paris Round Box with Brass, Creme Shagreen & White Shell Inlay
By Kifu Augousti
Located in Toronto, ON
A gorgeous Kifu Paris decorative box in creme shagreen over a rich walnut base, exuding elegance
Category

2010s Philippine Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

VINTAGE GENUiNE PAUA SHELL ABALONE TRINKET JEWELERY STORAGE BOX FROM NEW ZEALAND
Located in Pulborough, GB
A vintage genuine paua shell abalone trinket jewellery storage box from New Zealand features a
Category

20th Century New Zealand Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell

Shell Box with Quilting detailing and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
boxes, gold bar boxes and an extravagant inlay pattern mix of shagreen and shell inspired by galactic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Anthony Redmile Shell Encrusted Duck or Swan Box Redmile Objects London England
By Anthony Redmile London
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful RARE Anthony Redmile shell encrusted swan or duck form box, 20th c. Red lined interior
Category

Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shell, Lacquer

Shagreen Leopard Pattern Box with Shell and Brass Details by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
knobs" on decorative boxes, gold bar boxes and an extravagant inlay pattern mix of shagreen and shell
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Handmade Nautical Mother of Pearl & Seashell Decorative Box
Located in Miami, FL
Tiffany Style handcrafted Mid-Century Modern nautical décor mother of pearl shell box or keepsake
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Shell, Mother-of-Pearl

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Decorative Shell Box For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the decorative shell box you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A decorative shell box — often made from metal, brass and wood — can elevate any home. Find 1550 options for an antique or vintage decorative shell box now, or shop our selection of 515 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect decorative shell box — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each decorative shell box bearing Art Deco, Georgian or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one decorative shell box that is appealing in its simplicity, but Kifu Augousti, R & Y Augousti and Maitland Smith produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Decorative Shell Box?

Prices for a decorative shell box start at $38 and top out at $351,479 with the average selling for $2,217.

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