Brass Engraved Box
Antique 1680s German Decorative Boxes
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Jewelry Boxes
Brass, Ormolu
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique Early 1900s Italian Decorative Boxes
Brass
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Brass
Vintage 1910s Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Brass, Copper, Enamel
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Jewelry Boxes
Brass, Bronze
Antique 19th Century British High Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Brass, Metal, Other, Metallic Thread
Antique 19th Century French Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
Brass
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Tea Caddies
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Tea Caddies
Brass
Antique 19th Century Persian Islamic Antiquities
Silver, Brass
Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Lacquer
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Arms, Armor and Weapons
Brass
Mid-20th Century Indian Agra Jewelry Boxes
Brass
20th Century Persian Islamic Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century Indian Agra Decorative Boxes
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Decorative Boxes
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Revival Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Revival Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
Antique Late 18th Century Indian Agra Decorative Boxes
Brass, Metal
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique Late 17th Century Belgian Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Brass, Copper
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Metal, Brass, Enamel
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Decorative Boxes
Multi-gemstone, Brass
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Jewelry Boxes
Brass, Bronze
Antique 1860s English Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
Antique 1860s French Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Decorative Boxes
Brass
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Cigar Boxes and Humidors
Brass
Antique 1770s English Georgian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass, Copper, Enamel
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Side Tables
Brass
Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique 1830s Zanzibari Decorative Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes
Brass
20th Century Boxes
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century British Jewelry Boxes
Brass
Antique 19th Century European Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Antique Mid-18th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Boxes
Antique 19th Century English Desk Accessories
Brass
Antique 1740s Dutch Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Jewelry Boxes
Hardwood
Antique 1860s British Indian Ocean Territory Decorative Boxes
Brass, Tin
Antique Mid-18th Century Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
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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.
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