19th Century Inlaid Box
Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Tea Caddies
Crystal, Ormolu
Antique 1870s British Folk Art Nautical Objects
Wood, Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Barware
Bronze
Antique 19th Century English Regency Inkwells
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Regency Inkwells
Brass
Antique 1880s English Victorian Nautical Objects
Mother-of-Pearl, Fruitwood, Rosewood, Satinwood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian More Furniture and Collectibles
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century Musical Instruments
Metal
Antique 19th Century Musical Instruments
Metal
Antique 19th Century Musical Instruments
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century Indian Side Tables
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century Persian Islamic Antiquities
Silver, Brass
Antique 19th Century Indian Side Tables
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Games
Bone, Wood
Antique 19th Century Indian End Tables
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century English Tableware
Antique 19th Century American Primitives
Pine
Antique 19th Century English Games
Rosewood, Mother-of-Pearl
Antique 19th Century English Tableware
Antique 19th Century Indian Furniture
Rosewood, Ivory
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique 19th Century Indian Side Tables
Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century Musical Instruments
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century Indian Furniture
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export End Tables
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Music Stands
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Antique 19th Century Swiss Musical Instruments
Satinwood
Antique 19th Century Indian Furniture
Teak, Bone
Antique Late 19th Century Musical Instruments
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Barware
Crystal
Antique 19th Century English Inkwells
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Musical Instruments
Rosewood, Satinwood
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Center Tables
Boxwood, Ebony, Satinwood, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Anglo-Indian Side Tables
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Desks
Brass
Antique 19th Century Swiss Musical Instruments
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Musical Instruments
Mahogany, Burl
Antique 19th Century Swiss Victorian Musical Instruments
Steel
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique 19th Century Unknown Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Hardwood
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Decorative Boxes
Wood, Maple, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes
Mahogany, Oak, Satinwood
Antique 1880s English Decorative Boxes
Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes
Bone, Mahogany, Maple
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes
Cherry, Fruitwood, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Decorative Boxes
Ebony, Fruitwood, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Tortoise Shell
Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Boxes
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Regency Decorative Boxes
Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique 1870s Indian Early Victorian Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique 19th Century Indian Boxes
Teak, Bone
Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Boxes
Other
Antique 19th Century Swiss Belle Époque Decorative Boxes
Wood
Antique 19th Century British Decorative Boxes
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.
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