Wood Music Boxes
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Neoclassical Jewelry Boxes
Burl
Antique 19th Century Swiss Victorian Musical Instruments
Wood
Antique 1870s Swiss Neoclassical Musical Instruments
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Musical Instruments
Other
2010s Mexican Modern Musical Instruments
Steel
Early 20th Century French Musical Instruments
Tulipwood
Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century European Musical Instruments
Brass
Antique 1870s Swiss Victorian Musical Instruments
Brass, Steel
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Musical Instruments
Brass, Steel
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss High Victorian Musical Instruments
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Baroque Musical Instruments
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Musical Instruments
Brass, Steel
Antique 19th Century Swiss Victorian Musical Instruments
Glass, Rosewood, Satinwood
Antique 1880s Swiss Musical Instruments
Other
Vintage 1950s French Musical Instruments
Fabric, Glass, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Other Wall Clocks
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
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Antique 18th Century English Other Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Bird Cages
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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cages
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Taxidermy
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20th Century Sterling Silver
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Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Tableware
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Iron
20th Century American Sterling Silver
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Music Stands
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Decorative Boxes
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Charles X Musical Instruments
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Antique 19th Century German Victorian Musical Instruments
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Decorative Boxes
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Other Decorative Boxes
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Antique 1890s Swiss Victorian Decorative Boxes
Wood
Mid-20th Century Spanish Moorish Jewelry Boxes
Bone, Plastic, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century American Musical Instruments
Metal
Antique 19th Century American Musical Instruments
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Boxes
Antique 19th Century Swiss Victorian Musical Instruments
Satinwood, Walnut
Antique 19th Century American Classical Musical Instruments
Metal
Antique 19th Century German Musical Instruments
Wood
Vintage 1920s German Late Victorian Toys and Dolls
Pine
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Musical Instruments
Brass, Steel
Antique 1870s Louis XV Musical Instruments
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century Musical Instruments
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Musical Instruments
Brass, Steel
Antique 1880s Swiss Musical Instruments
Wood, Tulipwood
Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Musical Instruments
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Musical Instruments
Rosewood, Satinwood
Antique 1880s Swiss Musical Instruments
Enamel
Antique Early 19th Century Musical Instruments
Rosewood, Satinwood
Early 20th Century Swiss Musical Instruments
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century European Musical Instruments
Wood
Antique 19th Century Swiss Victorian Musical Instruments
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Musical Instruments
Kingwood, Rosewood
Antique 1870s English Victorian Musical Instruments
Walnut
Antique 1890s Swiss Musical Instruments
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Musical Instruments
Rosewood
Early 20th Century Austrian Musical Instruments
Metal
Antique 19th Century Unknown Other Barware
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Musical Instruments
Wood
Antique 1820s English Musical Instruments
Silver
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Musical Instruments
Wood
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Musical Instruments
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Decorative Boxes
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique 19th Century Swiss Other Musical Instruments
Wood
Early 20th Century Musical Instruments
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Musical Instruments
Brass
Antique 19th Century Swiss Musical Instruments
Metal
Vintage 1930s American Modern Musical Instruments
Metal
Vintage 1980s Swiss Baroque Musical Instruments
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Musical Instruments
Paper, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Musical Instruments
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Late Victorian Musical Instruments
Metal
Antique 1890s Musical Instruments
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Musical Instruments
Wood
Antique 1890s German Musical Instruments
Wood
20th Century Swiss Neoclassical Musical Instruments
Burl
Antique Early 1900s French Musical Instruments
Oak
Antique 18th Century Indian Antiquities
Organic Material, Wood
Early 20th Century European Wall-mounted Sculptures
Wood
Antique 1890s Musical Instruments
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Musical Instruments
Wood
Vintage 1920s French Musical Instruments
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century English Musical Instruments
Brass
20th Century American Toys and Dolls
Wood
Early 20th Century German Folk Art Sculptures
Wood
Mid-20th Century Victorian Jewelry Boxes
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Finding the Right Musical Instruments for You
Pay tribute to a history of rich and diverse musical traditions that have taken shape all over the world by decorating your home with a collection of antique and vintage musical instruments.
Whether you’re playing them or merely displaying them, vintage musical instruments, when cared for properly, can be a wonderful addition to any space. At between four and five feet in length, an elegant early-1900s Steinway & Sons baby grand piano will undoubtedly steal the show if you’re thinking of yielding some precious real estate to one of these American classics, but maybe you’re simply shopping for art to warm the bare walls of your new apartment or weekend home.
For your living room, maybe you’ve already hunted down portraits by Gered Mankowitz, a celebrated 1960s-era photographer who spent his life capturing iconic images of music’s biggest stars. If you’ve got more space to work with there — or perhaps you need some entertainment room ideas — consider positioning an old guitar as a focal point. If a room has no distinguishing architectural features, you could create a prominent focal point with trending paint colors, stylish shelving, an arrangement of flowers or by wall-mounting a spectacularly aging early-20th-century guitar or other stringed instrument.
Alternatively, much in the way that you might group a collection of artwork to hang salon-style, with a little help from strong hanging wire or some wall hooks, vintage brass instruments such as a gong, French horn or trumpet can help elevate a home office or complement the efforts you’ve made to ensure a welcoming vibe in your home’s entryway. Bells or antique wind instruments can add provocative metallic contrasts to dark woods as tabletop decorative objects. Think of them as eye-catching ornamental flourishes that you can bring to end tables in a common area, to the top of a desk or to a mid-century storage cabinet.
Bring culture and creativity into your space with decades-old plywood tabletop radios or musical instruments from all over the world — be they drums from Africa or harps from France. Even if you’re not exactly getting the band back together, we can promise that the range of antique and vintage instruments on 1stDibs can help strike a meaningful chord in your interior design plan.
- What is a Polyphon music box?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A Polyphon music box is a wooden box that plays small interchangeable metal discs. Polyphon Musikwerke invented the device in 1870 and began producing them for sale in 1897 in Leipzig, Germany. Find a variety of Polyphon music boxes on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The box that plays music is called a music box in the U.S. and a musical box in the UK. Early versions date back to the 19th century, and many of them came from factories located in Switzerland. Shop a large selection of antique and vintage music boxes on 1stDibs.
- Are music boxes rare?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022It depends on the make and model of the music box. To find the value of a music box, experts suggest that you work with a certified appraiser. The value of a music box will depend on a number of factors, including the shape it’s in. You’ll find expertly vetted music boxes on 1stDibs.
- What is the best music box?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The best music box for you depends on your preferences for design, size, and music. Music boxes may be intricately carved or brightly-colored, and contain musical themes from famous plays or films. Music boxes can also be musical boxes designed to hold jewelry or other trinkets.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Regina music boxes have musical information carefully stored on a metal disc. A Regina music box works when the holes in the disc engage with the teeth of a gear that leads to the plucking of a musical comb generating a pleasant sound.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The first music box was likely made in Switzerland around the end of the 18th century. Originally, most music boxes were quite small, but as time went on, larger versions developed. Shop a collection of antique and modern music boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Are music boxes still made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, music boxes are still made today. A number of artisans continue to produce music boxes by hand. Companies may also mass produce music boxes using machinery. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of music boxes from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is an old music box called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An old music box made from snuff boxes during the 18th century is called a carillons à musique. It is a French word meaning "chimes of music." You'll find a selection of antique music boxes from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Oak is the best wood for a jewelry box. This wood, if oiled and cared for, lasts for decades and the design of this kind of box stands out. Oak offers appealing textures as well as color. Hardwoods are often the best wood choices for boxes, with oak being the most preferred. Others are Walnut, Maple, Ash, Birch, Beech, Cherry, Tulipwood (Poplar) and Cedar. Find a collection of antique and vintage jewelry boxes on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Cigar boxes can be made of cardboard, paper and several kinds of wood. Spanish cedar is a popular choice for cigar boxes but mahogany, white oak and elm are also common. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique cigar boxes from some of the world’s top sellers.
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